SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
This was a great lifetime experience in beautiful nature. Seeing animals in ther native environment up-close is unforgettable, thanks to the accomplished personal guide.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
just... fantastic!:)
The company answers emails very fast. Prices are really competitive in comparison to other safari companies. We were supposed to start our 3 day safari on 12th of January morning but due to flight cancellation we arrived in the afternoon. We were afraid that we would miss the safari but the company agreed to move the first day of our safari to 13th without additional cost - they were really understanding and flexible. That was very kind! The stuff was really nice - driver/guide sees everything (this is important during safari - if you are not experienced you don't know where to search for animals and you may miss lions lying on the trees, etc;))) and provided a lot of interesting information about the wildlife and the cook was sooooo nice (and the food he was preparing for us was delicious!!) This company is highly recommended! I would go with them again:)
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and professional staff + enjoyable safari
We had four different tours with Mr. Shabani:
1) the 5-day safari visiting Lake Manyara / Serengeti / Tarangire/ Ngorongoro Crater (we also saw rhino),
2) half-day walking tour of Arusha city (main market and famous landmarks),
3) 1-day tour of Kilimanjaro without hiking (banana and coffee plantation, cave and waterfall) and
4) 1-day hiking tour of Arusha surrounding (visiting locals and their real life, banana and coffee plantation, waterfall).
They all went very well and we enjoyed them very much. Mr. Shabani and his personnel (the guides, the driver and the cook) were very friendly and professional. The price was very attractive with the service that we received. We definitely meet them again, if we come to Arusha.
US
We just got back from safari inTanzania,
We just got back from safari in Tanzania, a family with 3 children aged 7,12 and 15. Our guide Emanual James was brilliant in all aspects we could have asked. To begin with,he was very knowledgable. He was nice,kind and knew how to approach all of us, and each of us, including kids. Thanks to him, and his experience, we had the chance to see not only the animals, but also some rare scenes such as hunting. All the administration went perfect, the car, the lodges and the food. Thank you Safarihub and wonderful Emanuel, we hope to get back to Tanzania and to you soon.
US
35-50 years of age
One Dream, One Team!
I had originally planned my trek with another company; however, the group I was going to join cancelled at the last minute, and thankfully, a group going with Barafu was willing to let me join them. I consider this a great stroke of luck, because I could not imagine a better tour company. We did the eight-day Lemosho route, which was gorgeous and allowed us to acclimatize properly. Barafu rented me a few things I needed for the journey and even lent me a water bottle when I found out at arrival that plastic water bottles couldn't be taken into the park. The staff members for Barafu are what made the trek so great; our guides were knowledgeable, intuitive, friendly, and always put our safety and well-being first. Indeed, the head guide, Shani, and the server, Willy (or Yoda, as we came to call him), felt like family at the end of our eight days together. The sleeping mats and tents were really comfortable, and the food was great - especially the hot and delicious soup at every lunch and dinner, the many varieties of veggie sauce, and fresh fruit at almost every meal. The mess tent was super comfy too, and we always had coffee or tea available. Chance, the manager of Barafu, was great at replying to my emails quickly and answering every question I had! A driver picked me up at the airport at 2:00am, which blew my mind, and the hotel that Barafu put us up in the night before and after the trek was by far the nicest place I've ever stayed while traveling internationally. The only thing I wish were different is our summit time; because we left from base camp before midnight, we got to the summit before sunrise, and it was too cold and windy to stay there for more than a few minutes. This was the choice of the group, however, and not the guide's choice. If he recommends a 3:00 am ascent to you, I'd take the suggestion! As a solo traveler on a budget, I cannot recommend this tour company highly enough - they made my trip outstanding, and I can never forget this experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an awesome moment visiting the Tarangire National park with Licious Adventure.
It was an interesting trip to go with Licious Adventure. The service was moderate and on the tour day, time keeping was observed. The staff were very friendly and interactive all the way and back. The pricing was affordable and the driving was professional and guaranteed of safety.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
East Africa Wild Adventures created an Incredible Journey for Us!
I don't even know where to begin. Our recent trip to East Africa was so incredible and way beyond any expectation we had. East Africa Wild Adventures custom tailored this trip for us down to the finest detail. The budget was reasonable and every day we felt we received a greater value than our investment. Alym took such good care of us, we could even feel his presence (checking in with the guides) while we were away. I highly recommend this company and cannot begin to describe how perfect our trip was. We have no doubt that Alym was the reason everything went so well. Never a delay, the itinerary was perfect and our guides were amazing, knowledgeable and seemingly well connected. The accommodations were perfect and the days perfectly planned. We are very grateful we found this company to plan our incredible trip to east Africa!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical Trip with an Outstanding Company
This was truly the trip of a lifetime for me. Nicholas worked with me to produce a packed but feasible itinerary which was perfect for my 13-day tour of Uganda. He answered all of my many questions in detail and extremely promptly - I don't think he ever takes a day off! His quote was extremely competitive and the trip was worth every penny.
My guide in Uganda was Barnabas and I can't praise him highly enough. He was extremely knowledgeable and I learned a great deal about the country and its wildlife from him. He is clearly very passionate about conservation and he put in a great deal of effort to ensure that my trip was a complete success. He is a very open, friendly and entertaining guide and his professionalism is exceptional. It was an absolute pleasure to be in his company. He's also a skilled driver which meant that I always felt completely safe despite some of the roads and weather that we encountered.
The accommodation that Nicholas organised for me was fantastic; stunning views, comfortable rooms, great food and consistently excellent service with a smile.
It's difficult to choose highlights from the trip - everything was wonderful. My game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth were fantastic. Our vehicle was great for game viewing and finally getting to see a leopard was breathtaking! Barnabas' keen eye and good relationships with other guides and staff at the parks meant that I saw a whole host of animal and bird life. The boat cruises in these parks were also terrific, particularly for hippos and birds.
The chimpanzee and gorilla tracking in Kibale and Bwindi were truly unforgettable experiences and I loved tracking golden monkeys in Mgahinga. I'd definitely recommend hiring a porter for these treks. You don't necessarily need someone to carry your bag if you're fit and the hike isn't too long, but you'll provide someone with a day's work for only $15/20 and they can give you a helpful push or pull on the steeper bits, especially if it's been raining.
All in all, Nicholas and Barnabas planned and delivered an amazing trip. It was a complete success and I thoroughly recommend using Africa Tours Adventure. Huge thanks to them!!
US
Great Safari with Gosheni
Gosheni is a Class A company... small by their own admission but that doesn't make any difference. I reviewed, talked to, emailed, asked about many, many tour companies of all stripes and I am lucky I chose these guys/gals. Pendo handled everything in picking, scheduling my safari and was always prompt and clear in her responses (Not like several companies I talked with). It was a pleasure working with them from start to finish...the elements of the safari were just perfect for me (7 days) and I experienced, saw and did exactly what I wanted to do. I am a single male adult traveller and Pendo took great care of me and I appreciate Peter took the time after the trip to say hello. Hey, I saw, experience everything I would have hoped to see (the 5++++)...lions on attack, wilderbeast and zebra racing in migration, NG Crater....I could go on and on but why don't you sign up and experience what I did...last but not least is my guide and driver and he became a great companion was Fuhanael...experienced, knowledgeable and all around terrific guide. I asked to have a day or so of rest after the safari and they booked me into Kiligolf and a stay at Villa Luna Retreat which was terrific...so from start to finish and in between it was an unforgettable experience thanks to Gosheni Safaris. Frankly, I can't recommend them highly enough.....
JO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Booking flights to South Africa
Unfortunately I could only spend a few days in South Africa over the Christmas period and needed flight bookings at short notice. I was advised to make use of Adventura Africa for 'peace of mind'. This is exactly what I got. I forwarded my (complicated) requests and details and had my booking in no time. Siraaz did an excellent job in accommodating my needs. Will I use Adventura Africa again? For sure!