KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Service and price! Thank you!
When we were looking to go to Safaries in Africa, we had no idea about the cost, experiences, schedule - virtually nothing. Then we came through Compass Odyssey, who were graceful on every step. We had some schedule fixed, and we wanted to visit certain safaries : Chobe, Kruger/Sabi, and Victoria Falls. Compass Odyssey not only happily agreed to schedule as we desired, they were fantastic on doing there job! Their response time was always extremely fast, and every response was on the spot. While we were in safaries, they always took care of things in advanced by letting my apointments informed to me and them. I hope to visit South African Safaries with schedules set up by Compass Odyssey again. It was a great pleasure having you as an agent and really would hope to have you once again for our future journey.
DE
Amazing experience!
We spent an amazing week (November 2016) in Tansania together with Edwin. Edwin loves his job, answers all questions to full satisfaction and always aims at giving the best possible experience to his guests! We booked a private tour, thus the entire car just for us and - more important - passing the safari in our pace leaving more than sufficient time for us to enjoy the animals (and we saw really amazing stuff, even though we didn't go in the "main season"!).
The lodges very absolutely stunning - we were especially amazed by the lodge in the middle of the Serengeti being in a (luxury) tent as close to the animals as possible.
The entire trip - from the organization upfront our trip to getting dropped off at the airport again - went very smooth and we would really recommend spending your safari with Pumba Safaris. Thanks for an amazing week!
US
Excellent trip
This trip was one on my bucket list to do, and there was no dissappointment from day one to our last day in Tanzania.Excellent service, trained guides who will do everything to make you feel comfortable and enjoy your trip. Great accommodations around Ngorongoro, Arusha, Serengeti, Lake Manyara
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 days Uganda - a fantastic trip!
Full of expectation, we started our journey on May 2nd. We are two women traveling alone from Ilmenau. Already in advance, we were pleasantly surprised by the competent, very trustworthy advice by Sven Gilian. Arrived at Entebbe, we felt immediately in good hands when we saw a driver of the first lodge with our name and called our guide soon afterwards, inquired about us and announced for the next morning.
And as the first impression was, our entire trip went. Bryan, our "girl for everything" proved to be a true treasure. Not only did he inform us in detail about the country and the people (in very good German) during the trip, he did everything to make us feel comfortable with his humor, during the almost 1200 km journey.
Quite apart from that, the ride did not bother us otherwise. The wonderful scenery in all parts of the trip was the result. "Uganda, the green pearl of Africa" bears its name rightly.
Again and again we had to use our camera because we had to capture the beautiful landscape in pictures.
The swamp migration, as the first activity, was just right as an entry into the animal world. Unfortunately, the animals, such as the Colombus monkeys, were hiding a bit, but it would become better. And so it happened in the following days. It is very difficult to name a true highlight, because all animal observations were indescribably impressive for us in their own way. Whether it is the all-day trail with the chimpanzees, the tracking and extensive observation of the lions and a leopard, and, of course, the encounter with the gorillas - all in all unforgettable moments that fulfilled our expectations.
At this point, we must also mention the friendly, always helpful rangers, which have always endeavored to satisfy us and to compensate for our lack of English knowledge by slow speaking.
All in all, this trip will be a constant memory for us, and we would like to thank Matoke Tours for allowing us all this.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro + Safari
We arranged our trip to Tanzania with BMS for 6 days of Kilimanjaro (Machame) and 5 days of Safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara national parks).
The price we had was overall reasonable in comparison to other companies and they generally took care of us well considering we were budget travellers.
Only problem we had was tipping after Kilimanjaro which is not related with company actually but only with porters, and do not believe what you read online otherwise you are expected to be paying 300 USD which is crazy.
BMS is a good company and we can recommend to anyone. (Especially ask for the guide named ''Elias'', an experienced, genuine guy makes your trips more enjoyable.
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour
We have been very pleased with the 3 days tour to Selous NP operated by Selous Explorer. The accommodation at the Hippocamp has exceeded our expectations - we tought we would sleep in a tent, but there was actually a room with proper bed, toilet and shower. Although I forgot to inform Norbert and his team that we are vegetarians, our cook Benson has made good meals and snacks for us.
The car used for the safari was in really good shape. Although the road to the reserve was flooded and full of mud, our driver and guide (Nesto) has done a great job, getting us there safely. He was also pretty knowledgeable and provided a great drive through the park - we got to see loads of animals (from vultures to lions and elephants).
Thank you again for a wonderful experience!
CH
A beautiful Safari Expereince
It was a nice experience to do the safari at serengeti, lake manyara and ngorongoro.
The communication was extremly hard, because we booked over an kenyan company.
Living in the tents was great - matresses and sleeping bags where available.
The next time it would be great to know that we need a small bag for 2 days, and maybe how the climate it at ngorongoro - because there we had really cold.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent holiday for the full family
The entire trip was very well organised in a short time of 2 weeks. We had a good price for the selected hotels. We had seen the big 5 and the migration. Ernest took personal care of us and drove us around for the entire trip. Thanks ernest
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good safari for a good price
I booked a 3 days/2 nights safari and it was really worth it. Got to see all of the Big 5 and a couple of cheetas. We camped in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The tents were a little bit smelly and wet. A cook joined us to prepare all the meals and did a wonderful job. The guides could make some effort to improve their English and provide more explanations regarding the animals and their habitat during the safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing visit to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana!!
We worked with Martin to organize a 4 week trip for us to Zimbabwe (Hwange and Mana Pools), Zambia (South Luangwa) and Botswana (Savuti, Khwai and Moremi). It was a trip of a lifetime.
We started with a lovely boutique guest house in Victoria Falls and headed off to three African Bushcamp sites in Zimbabwe. They were all lovely and the wildlife amazing.
We then headed to Zambia to South Luangwa and spent 8 nights split between two amazingly beautiful Sanctuary camp/lodges. We returned to many of the same spots on our daily drives but each day was a new one when it came to the wildlife. We felt like we knew the area by the time we left.
We finished with a 10 day mobile camping safari in Botswana with Pilot and his excellent staff (Maikano and Brighton). Pilot has the ability to find so many different animals in very difficult to see spots. This part of the trip was the highlight.
Martin did a wonderful job of providing the connections between all our different adventure. Everything went seamlessly. His choice of lodges was excellent.
We hope to return again and use his excellent services.
Thanks for a wonderful trip of a lifetime!!