20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and professional
I went with amko safaris to Masai Mara for two days.Susan nzoka organized a safari suitable for the days, which was very satisfactory and enjoyable. The drive was very obligatory and i was able to locate all the relevant games.communication was excellent and the staffs were very kind and friendly. It was a nice experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a memorable and worth the price
Me and my friends booked a gorilla tracking safari in the Mgahinga 3 months ahead. StarMount Safaris kept in touch throughout until I arrived in Uganda. The tracking began early in the morning and the guide was very patient and made sure we saw the Mountain Gorillas which was the highlight of the safari. We were able to interact with the local communities (Batwa) which was quite interesting. I look forward to booking with StarMount Safaris for my next adventure.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely perfect!
We used Godson for safari and hiking Kilimanjaro. Godson was absolutely incredible. Him and his team looked after us so well. For me in particular as I have dietary requirements (coeliac) I was a little nervous but the food was not only safe but really delicious. The whole experience with Godson was very professional and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend Godson for Safari's and hiking, he certainly went above and beyond my expectations.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Be Careful with this tour operator
First of all Tanzania is a wonderful country, the people are great, and the animals are amazing.
About the tour operator. It appears that the owner Alpha made this great website offering tours but that's about as far as it goes. Alpha lives in Australia, not Tanzania, and wasn't there for the tour...
The motorcycles are old Honda 250's, the bike I was given was a 1991, twenty seven (27) years old. No horn, no speedo, but to Honda's credit the bike ran fine with only one break down in 7 days. When you're riding a motorcycle you need a horn, its dangerous not to have one. I complained, they fixed it but it stopped working a day later. The other bikes didn't appear to have horns either...
When we arrived Alpha was not there. We were met by his "associate" who picked us up at the airport and then dropped us off at the hotel saying someone would meet us there in the morning. The next morning we met Kalifa and David. There wasn't really any instruction or pre trip discussions about roads, hazards, hand signals, what to be careful of etc just hop on an go (David the lead rider, didn't speak english).
In retrospect the disaster that happened on the second day might have been avoided if the operators had talked a bit about the trip prior to setting off.
What happened is one of our party drove over a small road bump, wasn't paying attention and crashed at a low speed. He fell on his ankle and broke it, a freak accident but it ruined his trip. I know it was his fault but I think the operators should have emphasized to watch out for these sort of things. At least two other times we came over a rises in the road to find that the road was washed out. Numerous times there could have been horrible crashes. There was no warning from the lead rider David...
On that note, If you get hurt in this country you have a real problem. Seeing what happened to my friend with a broken leg opened our eyes to the level of medical attention in this area. In this area the hospitals are basically just clinics with limited resources.
If you are seriously hurt they have to get you on a plane to fly you out. Getting that plane can take hours... If you suffer an internal injury you could die waiting for medical attention. Subsequently you'd think that the operators would display a high level of safety... nope. If you take this tour make sure you bring pain pills in case you are hurt otherwise you will suffer as there is no pharmacy close by. (Tanzania for the most part is a third world county).
Having ridden motorcycles and dirt bikes (I'm 60 years old) for many years my understanding is the tour operator riding out front ( the lead rider) is responsible for leading the way and pointing out hazards to the clients. There was none of this.
Also the front rider tour operator constantly placed himself in front of me so that I was constantly covered with his dust. I complained twice but he just keep riding there, when I tried to pass he just accelerated. Finally I got him to back off and stop spraying me with his dust but I ended up with an eye and nose infection from the constant dust at the end of the trip.
We had 7 days riding and then got into a truck for a safari through the Serengeti. When we got to the park gates, the guy driving the truck (who had been subcontracted from Alpha) didn't have the money for the entrance fee, nor did the credit card that was given to him work. I had to pay the 475 dollar US fee.
They promised to pay me back when we got to town at the end of the trip, didn't happen. They promised to email me the payment by the end of the week, didn't happen. As of 7 weeks after the tour Alpha is paying me about 100 dollars every 2 weeks, and I am still owned a couple hundred dollars at this point. Having paid Alpha $4,800 US Dollars for this trip this is unacceptable.
I understand how things can happen, but when you make a mistake you should fix it and act responsibly. If I didn't harass this operator I don't believe he would have ever paid me anything.
The drivers, Mohammed, Kalifa and David were all nice, professional but I think they could use some feed back from the owner who is just absent. They should make the effort to stop every once in a while to explain to clients about the area and points of interest. I think these 3 guys did an ok job but the owner should give them more instruction, or the owner should be there...
Use caution with this operator
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
On of the best experiences ever in Africa
Our trip to Africa was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I love Africa, it was better than I could have ever imagined, Kenya and Tanzania were exceptional. The people were wonderful and the animals were amazing. We really enjoyed our guides Mr Joe and Mr David is an exceptional organizer with much patience for all my emails and questions. He was very informative and quick to respond.
Thank you so much for helping me fulfill my life dream!!
Charles
QA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and SafeAjc
Achieve Global Safaris achieve our expectations and more, the driver Abdullah was polite, always trying to make our trip the best and most of all he was a very safe driver. We really recommended Abdull as your tour guide.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One life experience!
My first time in Africa has been amazing, and for sure the safari was the best part!
Everything was perfect, Allan has been super helpful, clear and precise, starting with our pick up at Kilimanjaro airport.
We did 4 days 3 nights low budget safari in Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater. We have seen 4 of the big 5 and many more animals.
Food was good and always more than enough, camping sites good, car quite comfortable considering the roads' conditions.
Unforgettable holiday!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Surreal Safari
From my first email to SofT to our very last moment in Zanzibar the care and attention from the staff at Soul was so positive. We are very grateful to Miguel for organising our itinerary - no easy task, every email was promptly answered, good sincere advice given and our needs were met.
Pius,our guide had broad yet deep knowledge of the animals and the environment, we learned so much from Pius. He made us laugh, cared for us and always ensured our comfort safety and wellbeing. Pius was patient and soon realised we were not focussed on the big 5 and we wished to take our time enjoying and understanding the animals and the environment. Yes we did see the big 5 - but oh so much more! He gave us plenty of time to enjoy the animals, birds and the landscape….. Just to breathe and enjoy. Pius was generous with his knowledge and anecdotes allowing plenty of time for photos and for us to really appreciate our time in Tanzania. We left Tanzania with a special place in our heart for this country and our guide Puis. We wish him well and thank him profusely for his time.
SofT encouraged us to visit Lake Eyasi…. So beautiful and peaceful. Of course it is near to the Hadza and Datoga tribes. What a privilege to hunt with the Hadza and visit the Datoga and learn more of their daily life and talent as blacksmiths.
And yes the hot lunches, great coffee, cold wine, fresh cookies and lots of cold water was just a delight. This is a great touch. Well done! Pius made us coffee in some amazing places, allowing us to sit and enjoy our surrounds! Thank you!
SofT also organised our flights to Zanzibar and our stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel and Kisiwa House in Stone Town. the organisation and the hotels were perfect - and our transfer transport was on time every time.
Thank you Miguel for your efforts and to Benedict who came on our first evening to give us a detailed overview of our 9 day safari creating much excitement as we realised this adventure would be beyond our wildest dreams. Our guide Pius was dedicated to giving us his time, knowledge and attention. What a team of caring professionals. We highly recommend Soul of Tanzania.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ngorongoro crater trip was awesome & enjoyed...
I'm Ramana, DAR ES Salaam, on 11th March, I joined with UK group for Ngorongoro crater trip. The weather is good, around 10 am we reached the carter & spend five hours to see the most of the animals. It was a awesome experience & enjoyed a lot. Last 20 minutes we saw the male & female lions with five cubs and elephant. The guide cum drive Mr. Benjamin was very cooperative & friendly. Finally thanks to Mr Abraham for arranging the wounderfull trip within my budget.
GR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Optimal preparation and excellent execution of the tour as suggested. Perfect driver and animal guid
Bernard submitted us several offers for a three week safari based upon suggestions of our friend Professor Dr. Manfred DIETRICH, the Honorary
Councillor of Uganda in Hamburg. We chose one of several possible routes, and were always astonished how much more we experienced beyond our expectations: excellent acommodation, thrilling tours into the wilderness, social contacts with various people, excellent knowledge of wildlife, fauna, people......