50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The reality far outweighed the expectation.
Self guided is the way to go in my opinion. You can go where you choose for as long as you choose (within park rules). Guided tours tend to attract other tours and can limit viewing possibilities.
Kruger National Park landscape changes frequently which in effect changes the wildlife you are likely to encounter. Be patient, the wildlife is there. Sometimes it can be hard to see, other times it will be right in front of you.
The accomamodations were basic but comfortable to suit everyone. People always helpful.
Overall an experience I want again.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Popote African Adventure Company is the way to go on Kili…!!!!
I went on a 7 day climb up Kilimanjaro on the Rongai route with friends, and I would highly recommend for anyone considering climbing Kilimanjaro, look no further than Popote Africa Adventure. As students, one of our priorities was price.
The value for this trip was extraordinary! Pricing was very reasonable, allowing a budget for tipping, and the service was outstanding. The guides, porters and cooks are employees (not contractors) who appear to immensely enjoy their work. They truly cared about our health and comfort and worked hard to please us.
The communication with Sabino(owner) was more than easy – his responses to my endless inquires were always timely and precise. I found him to be the same way in person, which made the logistics of the trip so much more enjoyable.
This company is by far the happiest group on the mountain. With every interaction there was a smile or a joke. In the mornings they sang and danced and drew us into their circle to warm up for the day. On summit day, the crew carried our backpacks to the top, and then initiated the celebratory dancing and singing! Returning to camp, we were greeted by the rest of the porters and cooks with hugs, handshakes, more dancing and singing, and lemonade. Throughout the trek, other groups could see what a good time we were having and often came over to visit us for “happy hour” in our dining tent. Shani (Chief guide) absolutely loves the mountain and his customers and it shows. And the food was delicious – all sit-down hot meals!
Thank you Shani and everyone from Popote Africa Adventure, your smiles, songs and laughter made our trip up Kili a life changing experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mikumi and Bagamoyo Trip
We had a wonderful visit to Mikumi it was 10 of us we really enjoyed and had fun the driver was Mr Deo who really took care of everything for us......
we had an opportunity to visit various attractions such as, the Snake park and the national park it self
We had a chance to stay at Morogoro hotel which was an outstanding hotel but those the food wasn't that bad at all
even bagamoyo was wonderfull we experienced the historical site and the crocodile park where they keep crocks
overall the tour was so awesome. JJ tours and Safaris was in every way they really took care of everything for us I would recommend you to visit JJ tours and Safaris
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience
My son and I enjoyed a 4 day safari with Wildlife Sun Safaris. I posted a request on the Kato website asking for a safari from Nairobi to the coast. James responded with some suggested itineraries, after a couple more emails we decided to visited Amobseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park. James met us in Nairobi and introduced us to Jackson, our driver/guide who drove us from Nairobi, through the parks, and dropped us off in Diani Beach four days later. Jackson was hardworking and tireless, he is a great game spotter as well as driver and he made sure we saw a lot of animals and took hundreds of photos. We stayed in the Sentrim camp outside of Amboseli and the Sentrim camp inside Tsavo East. Both camps were very comfortable and the staff were friendly.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My experience with Hamadi
I was travelling around Tanzania with my French friend Apolline. We contact Hamadi just few days before arriving, as well as others guides from different companies, but we felt he was the nicest one since the beginning. Our budget was low, so he informed us about all the possibilities we had and advised us. He picked us up at the bus station at midnight, it was not at all a problem to him, and he took us to a bed&breakfast where we could stay for free for up to four nights. He also showed us Arusha and when he had some work to do his brother took care of us. They both helped us with everything we needed.
We really enjoyed our two days safari and we could see everything but cheetahs and leopards. It was amazing to see the Ngorongoro.
Since I wanted to go to the Kilimanjaro but I had not much money, Hamadi offered me a very low priced tour.
In Africa it is normal to feel that everybody wants to make business from you, but not with this people, we really felt welcome. Asante sana.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide was excellent. The hotels were memorable experiences. The animals were amazing.
I suggest going in late November or early December. The crowd is much less and the weather much better. The experience was a once in a lifetime. The only disappointments were limited WIFI and most hotels turned off electricity during the night (while sleeping).
NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really nice people. I must say you get value for you money.
Seeing the big five and other animals in their natural habibat was just awesome. The safari was out of the world. Like we were shooting for Nat. Geo. Wild.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great day trip to Ngorongoro Crater!
We had a 12-hour trip to the Ngorongoro National Park and it was the best day out of our 2.5 week tour (covering three countries and including other game drives). The owners of the company met us the day before to go over our trip and make sure they covered what we wanted to see, and we were picked up and delivered back to our hotel at exactly the times promised. Our guide was great - gave us a lot of information on the drive to the park, and had been there many times so knew exactly where to go to see the animals we hadn't seen before. If I'm able to come back to Tanzania for a safari with my family, I will be coming to Tanzania and Earthlife will be the first arrangement I make! Thanks for a fantastic trip.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Tour In Africa
Communication was perfect. Services given were excellent. The trip went behold my expectations and generally the trip was more wonderful than any other trip i have gone into Africa. Wish i could be able to award Flotish Tours more than 5 stars. Thank you Flotish Tours team for a wonderful trip ever.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Kruger experience
The trip was organized trip perfectly! Everything was perfect and Mike was a wonderful guide who went out of his way to make everything comfortable for us. In addition, he knows a lot about the animals
and also how to find them. We had amazing animal sightings in Kruger.
Christine was most helpful and very patient in the phase of "designing" our private customized trip.