SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days Maasai Mara
I would like to thank this way to the Baboon Budget Safaris company which has provided a great experience in Maasai Mara reserve. We have booked a private 3 day safari and it was incredible. Special thanks to the driver and guide Mr. Ambros, not only that he is very experienced driver, also knows everything about animals. I am very grateful. I would also want to thank Mr. Teddy, who has taken care of us after the safari. Hope to see you again, keep it up guys :)
Rastislav from Slovakia
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with safari and climbing Kilimanjaro
Me and my three friends went on a 4days/3nights safari-trip with “Lens trekking & safaris” after climbing Kilimanjaro with the same company. After a great experience on the mountain with an amazing crew we were certain that the safari would be just as good. And were not disappointed!
We booked the safari after coming down from the mountain and with almost no time “Lens” manage to put together a trip after our preferences. The guide, whom had been a park ranger for 15 years before switching jobs to safari guide, had and amazing eye, spotting animals that none of us would have seen other ways. We went to “Lake Manyara”, “Serengeti” and “Ngorogoro crater” and really enjoyed our stay!
Recommend!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very humorous, very professional, very good, to Uganda strongly recommended
Frank is a very professional companion. Has a wealth of experience。
He helped us to choose the accommodation and food are very good。
The most important thing is to help us get the permit of gorilla。
With him, brought us a good memory，Strongly recommend you to find frank, the trip is also arranged very well
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded Expectations
The safari was way beyond incredible, and our wonderful guide Edward could not have been nicer, more knowledgeable or better in any way. In a word - amazing! We saw all the animals over the course of the safari very close up, saw a huge variety and loved every minute. The accommodations were all better then described, the staff at each wonderful and friendly. Zanzibar was relaxing and peaceful and nice to explore. The people of Tanzania are wonderful, friendly, and genuine people.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless experience
Working with Adventura Africa, especially Lizette, made our safari trip to South Africa completely seamless with zero difficulties. What would have otherwise been a very complex trip to plan on our own with the complications of lodge bookings, transfers and charter flights was expertly managed. All of our transfers and connections were either on time or early and met by courteous staff that were well prepared for our arrival from the time we landed at JNB until we were dropped off at our hotel following our safari. Our lodge experience was perfect from the moment we touched down on the local air field with personal touches that only could have been facilitated by working with Adventura. Since we've been back home, I've recommended the trip to everyone but told them to not even bother without contacting Adventura first.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best most memorable trips of my life, full of fun, adventure, laughs and culture!
I recommend John Cooper to any and all looking to go on an African adventure. With John Cooper it will be on one of the most exciting, memorable experiences you will ever endure. He is fun, professional, organized, intelligent and passionate.
I went on a two week African Safari in June/July with my girlfriend, her mother and brother. We were accompanied by a Australian Mother and daughter on our trip. From the beginning John was advising us on everything from flights, to what injections we should need, to apparel recommendations to what to bring in general months before the trip and was in constant efficient communication. He would update us on the itinerary changes and address any questions we had promptly.
During our two weeks we never had to worry about anything. We traveled from camp to camp and country to country seamlessly. Everywhere we stayed was homey and warm. The lodging was comfortable and within pricing our pricing budget while having an absolutely incredible guides and staff at each stop. The food was magnificent and the guides once again were unreal. Every single day John would talk to us about our day and if he could make anything better. He cares about his brand and ensures that you have the best in every situation.
Not only was he professional but he is a true delight to travel with. He understands the culture and areas. We always felt safe and everything was convenient. In Victoria Falls we went to the market and I was trying to negotiate on a table size chess set I wanted. The maker was asking for about $1600 dollars, John asked he I wanted him to lead the negotiations I said yes. Watching him barter and negotiate while all in good fun was a culture shock, after two days on negotiations I bought the set for $400. He then immediately brought me to the local UPS and made sure it was packaged properly with care.
I can truly say John is passionate about what he does and cares most about his customers experience. I will be going back to Africa in my life and I will be using John Cooper explaining how much adventure and city tours I am looking to do with a budget and letting him plan the entire thing.
Best trip of my life.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selous Great Experience!
Big thanks to Charles our driver/tour guide and the whole Gombe Safari Team!
Everything went as planned and we had a fantastic time! Charles is pretty much the best driver you can imagine, super friendly, calm and very experienced! He knows how to put a smile on our faces and he knows every corner of Selous Game Reserve! We would highly recommend doing this 3day trip, memories we will never forget! Greetings from Austria!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Do not use this company!
The jeep broke down and, even once 'fixed' (after we were forced to wait four hours!), the vehicle needed regular pitstops on the way back to our hotel for OIL(?!) top-ups in the steering fluid! Even our driver said the jeep was not fit for purpose. We were told that lunch and drinking water would be provided but they weren't- we had to pay for our own meal and that of our driver. We barely saw any animals at Saadani National Park. Our driver told us Alberto should have advised us of this at time of booking but he did not; he was only interested in taking our money. It's no wonder he has a string of failed businesses behind him. I have emailed him several times to resolve the problem but he has since ignored me and blocked me from his Facebook business page so I am unable to review and share my experience. Looking at the dates and the positive nature of the existing reviews on his Facebook page, I suspect he asked his friends to review him, as apposed to genuine customers. He is a con man! Avoid this company!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company, professional service and very friendly staff.
Everything excellent and flexible to my needs, during a 5 days Safari at Lake Manyara, Nrongorongo and Serengeti.
All previus contact was with Alex, who had iniciative to talk to me by wap and answer all my doubts.
The Safari Guide was Allen, who is the best one!
He knows a lot about savana and the animals, very professional and friendly with me and my boyfriend.
The hotel suggestion was very nice and the balloon safari magic!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely
We had great time with Safari Mashariki Expeditions. I got the chance to visit Mikumi in one day and it was lovely. Our guide Rama was very kind and attentive. We spot many animals in our safari but unfortunately we didn't spot lions but we wish for the next time!!