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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Kili climb and safari with TE!
We had a fantastic Kili climb and 5 day safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with Tanzania Expeditions. If I had to summarize the main reasons to choose TE, it is both the value on a budget and the quality of the employees- they genuinely care about you, and are some of the most experienced you will find on the mountain or safari. It's the people who truly determine your experience, so finding great people is key to having a good trip.
The owner, Justin Mtui, is a great guy who built the business from years of experience. He clearly cares a great deal about your experience, is very communicative over email, checked up on us throughout the trip, especially came to meet us in person on our last day in Arusha.
Our group did the Lemosho route with our guide Frank along with assistant guides Robert and Justin (other) who are experienced guides in their own right and have led many prior expeditions. But Frank was clearly one of the most experienced and respected guides on the mountain, everyone from other tour operators knew him. He's exactly the kind of mountain guide you need- great personality, experience, and right balance of flexible and strict.
Our driver for the safari, Julius, was also one of the best drivers in the parks which is very important for seeing the animals. We saw 45 lions with Julius, 3 leopards, and 5 cheetahs. While most of the other drivers didn't seem to care much and would park their cars somewhere near the animals, Julius would always be sure to position the car in just the right way to get the best view and photos, and we were often given the best vantage point.
We were on a budget, so chose more basic accommodations (tent camping) and such which might not be for everyone, so if that's your preference, maybe pay more to upgrade to safari lodges or go with a more luxurious outfitter, but I personally don't think it's worth it to pay thousands more as it's all more or less the same once you're there on the mountain or safari.
Overall we had a fantastic trip with TE and would recommend it to anyone on a budget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Looking for an amazing experience to never forget? Look no further than Warrior Trails!
We wanted a honeymoon to remember and it was exactly what we asked for. Warrior Trails exceeded every possible customer service request. From William responding to my many emails, and there were quite a few!. To meeting our first driver at the airport with such ease, then meeting Clamian himself on our first morning to discuss the itinerary for our honeymoon. Clamian is such a warm, welcoming man who wants nothing more than for you to remember every last detail of your time with his company.
Our driver Joshua has 18 years experience so knows exactly how to make your safari memorable. He knows every bird, plant, tree, animal, park rangers and local masai.
We spent 9 days with Joshua, travelling to Tarangire for two days, the Serengeti for four days including the Western corridor along the Grumeti River for the Wildebeest migration and then finally on to the Ngorongoro Crater to see the famous Rhino.
We also managed to squeeze in an early morning balloon ride, a night drive at Lake Manyara and a crater rim walk at Ngorongoro. Every last detail was managed by Joshua, he spoke to all of the lodges/camps/balloon reception/ranger for the crater walk and the rangers for the night safari to ensure there were no issues and that we were looked after.
Once we had finished our 9 days in Tanzania we flew over to Zanzibar for 3 days relaxation, again everything was organised by Warrior Trails. We finally got to meet William who is such a lovely man, he provided us with our boarding passes and told us exactly what would happen when we got to the airport.
Every camp/lodge/hotel we checked in to made us feel so welcome, they wished us well for our marriage which is all thanks to William. We were truly spoilt.
You can either book with a big company and give them your money and in return have a good Safari, or you can book with Warrior Trails to make your holiday one to never forget. Warrior Trails are simply there to make memories, they want your dreams to come alive and this type of personal commitment and energy is rarely seen with bigger tour companies. I would never hesitate to recommend Warrior Trails. We will never forget their hospitality and genuine enjoyment and pride they have in providing the best experience possible.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip!
Peter orchestrated the logistics with speed and professionalism. From start to finish we were quite pleased with the entire tour. The Sarova Lodge in Mara was also very nice. Leonard was a fantastic guide. He was always on time or early and ensured that we saw all of the animals in the Mara (including the cheetahs!). We only did 2 days (1 night) in the Mara since we were pressed for time. Leonard ensured that we were able to do everything that we wanted to do (e.g., visit Masaai Village, stop at Market to buy jewelry) despite our time constraints.
I'm honestly shocked to read some of the bad reviews. We had such a great experience and would highly recommend this tour company.
ES
Awsome experience!!!
I would like to thank Mr. Otieno and, of course, our driver Yaveth (I don´t know how to write it, sorry) for all the trip they organiced for us.It was such a great and amazing experience that we hope repeat soon!!!!!
The hotels, the safaris, the places we visited... everything was perfect!!
Thank you again.
Wish you the best
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Holiday in South Africa
We had 8 short days to see Cape Town, Johannesburg and go on Safari, but Heidi from Pembury Tours managed to customise 2 different tours for both of us to suit our needs. As our point of contact, Heidi was patient, resourceful, extremely professional and pleasant throughout. Even when we had an accommodation crisis, she handled the situation smoothly and we ended up with a better option. From airport transfers to private guided tours to 5-star accommodation to an unforgettable Safari at Sabi Sands, everything was arranged to great satisfaction. Thank you Heidi & Pembury Tours! I'd return to South Africa with Pembury in a heartbeat.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream come true with Ajabu Adventures
March 2016 my daughter and I did a 4 day photo safari with Ajabu Adventures. We toured the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire Parks. It was fantastic. From first contact until drop off at the airport Ajabu was outstanding. Anja in the office tailored a safari that fit our needs and Issa our guide was the best. I would give them 6 stars if I could.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 6 day trip - Magestic Northern with Kilimanjaro
The trip was a great experience all around.
Our guide Hamza was great. From when he picked us up, to when he dropped us off.
Recommend this trip and company to anyone making the journey.
Review about Etosha National Park by Ian Robertson
This is one of the greatest and largest national parks in Africa.
The breathtaking beauty of the desert left me speechless.
I had high hopes of the park as a I like deserts. But the colours and shapes of the landscape far exceeded my expectations. I loved the Namib desert. It is surprising how animals can survive in such a harsh environment but they do. The sight of Oryx (in my view the most beautiful of the antelopes) set against the massive, golden dunes will stay with me forever. The lodge we stayed in was the friendliest and prettiest in our whole trip.
Review about Namibia by Ian Robertson
Namibia is a very beautiful destination and has some of the greatest wildlife parks in Africa. It is also a very clean, orderly and safe destination. Highly recommended.