SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good
We was on 3 Days safari in Mikumi great guide and driver we have a very nice time with Amani tours staff Peter
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Special Safari holiday on Christmas eve
My wife and I decided to do something else during our christmas holiday after a long research we decided to go on safari to Tanzania, we did a lot of reseach about tour operators based out of Arusha, and oversees we ended up going with Kilidove Tours mainly due to;-
1. Prompt responses, George the owner of the company was very responsive prompt and answered all our questions very quick we had exchanged emails more than 180
2. Value for money, I can say they offered us a very good price based on our requests, we had balloon ride over Serengeti, and 9days safari to see the great migration
3. Reputation. We did our own research read all good and bad reviews and noticed that the company put forward its reputation beyond anything else even when there are unfoseen events
Our safari itinerary included parks of Arusha where we saw lots of flamingos, TArangire we saw plenty of elephants, baobao trees, and gazelles, we went to Ndutu south Serengeti the great migration was there we saw cheetahs and lion cubs
We were guided by a middle aged man named Bony very experienced safari guide and very professional he totally made our safari dream come true
We are now finishing our holiday at a resort in Zanzibar La Gemma Del' est its magical, we dont wanna ho home
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We enjoyed so much with our gentole guide!!
We went to 3 days safari ( Tarangire N.P. / Ngorongoro C.A. / Lake Manyara N.P. ). Our guide explained in detail in English or Swahili language. ( I can understand Swahili as i live in Tanzania as a volunteer. But his English was perfect.) We are satisfied with this safari with Kilimanjaro Vikings so much. Our guide always took care of us, and dealed with our requests that we wanted to see any animals. We thought our guide was so professional as he didn't even count the tip we gave in front of us. We felt so comfortable about it.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience for super value! :)
My partner and I did a 7 day safari with KWSS. It was amazing! Our guide, Stephen, was super knowledgeable, funny, and professional. We saw the "Big 5" and went to 3 different locations. We found that diversifying, going to 3 different locations in 7 days was great...but the roads can be quite rough (and that's an understatement). We ate delicious food the whole time either cooked by our cook Sam or provided by local restaurants. Overall, the safari was incredible. It's beyond words to be within feet of lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, buffalo, ostrich, zebras...the list goes on and on. We certainly recommend KWSS; a very trustworthy and budget safari company.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service from Macho Halisi
We booked a 11 day private Safari with Macho Halisi and enjoyed Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Tarangire and Karatu. Very, our driver was the best. We hat a lot of fun with him, and he showed us very special things. He drove threw Ndutu, where off-roading ist allowed. There we have seen a pregnant and a cheetah with 5 cheetah cubs. In Serengeti we have seen a lion drinking water just next to us, or a Leopard walking threw the grass and then climbing up on a tree. We even had the chance to see a cheetah with 4 cheetah cubs chaseing a gazelle. We had the opportunity to see a lot of Elephants, form 2 weeks old till very old. It was fantansic, more than we ever expected. The program was very well adapted to our personal wishes! We would highly recommend Macho Halisi and their best driver Very! Thank you very very much!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This was the best company i have use there serivce, the staffs are well behaved and very helpfull
There are the best i have ever used, the service was good communications aswell,and there we ready to help in any need
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing organisation at a very good price
We contacted Bush Routes (and som other safari companies) concerning our family trip to Tanzania with safari and Zanzibar. Everything was very straight forward and their suggestions sounded very good. We paid 40% and the rest on arrival. We spent 5 days in total i Selous and Mikomi NP and the cars, guides, driving were very, very good and we all had a fantastic trip. After that Bush Routes also helped us with accommodation in Zanzibar at Nungwi beach. Overall everything worked out excellent - the hotels, transfer, the safari, the guides - and yes we have nothing to complain and I can warmly recommend Bush Routes for anyone who a seeking for a great time in the fantastic Tanzania.
If you want further information about our trip with Bush Routes don´t hesitate to contact me through FB.
Mats Insulander with family//Sweden.
Thank you Bush Routes for everything
GF
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dar es Salaam City tour, Zanzibar Stonetown and Bagamoyo Historical Site
We where about 13 people visiting Tanzania for the first time.
We had a wonderful trip learning about the history of the country and how Tanzania was involved in Slavery
we learnt that . Slavery has depopulated the continent in numeric, academic and intellectually, but the spirit of the continent is rich the people resolute and determined.
Our interaction with Tanzanian people has enriched us greatly.
we had a wonderful stay at Dar es salaam and Zanzibar Serena people, the staff where very friendly and our bus driver was always on time before we proceed begun our Tour
Certainly we would loved to visit Tanzania again next year again.
Please if there is anyone out there please I would recommend JJ tours and Safaris as the best Tour operator to offer Safari
KW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a one of a kind experience which was absolutely breathtakingly spectacular!
The communication was great! Maurice got back to me immediately and answered all my questions over several emails. He was very gracious the entire time and gave me additional information about cell phones which had nothing to do with the safari. They were also able to accommodate my vegetarian diet and surprisingly the food at the camp was very good, probably some of the best food I ate in Kenya! I would suggest you bring a few extra snacks for in between meals as the gaps can be long as I prefer smaller meals as oppose to 3 big ones.
The camp site is close to the Masai Village (walking distance), you can go there for the experience for an extra 1000 KSH given directly to the Masai people towards their school that they are building. Also walk with a bit extra to buy some souvenirs, I bought a wool shuka (traditional blanket). The camp is similar to glamping, you sleep in a tent but you have a functioning bathroom attached to your own tent with a hot water.
The group of people that we went with were awesome, all of them were solo male/female travelers except my friend and I. There were also a few Kenyan's apart of the tour which I thought was great. The safari van transports 8 people with a pop up roof to stand and look out of to see the animals. It's not the stereotypical safari truck I imagined but it got the job done. Our driver, Gibson knew the Masai Mara very well and communicated with the other drivers to spot the animals. We saw 4/5 of the big 5 (lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards which are very hard to see however we were really close to it under the tree). We saw many other animals too such as hippos, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and etc.
I would recommend this company as it was cost effective and good. It was worth every penny! Don't
forget to tip the driver, he never asked nor implied for a tip at any point, however he deserved it and more!
Overall great company, amazing memories and experience to last a lifetime!
CA
Exactly what we wanted and on budget
Can't say enough good things about our experience. Excellent service, great suggestions and really went above and beyond for us. Have recommended them to friends and they always deliver.