ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Superb Adventure with Africa traditional safaris
I’m a little late in posting, however, I just have to share…..Going on an African safari was on my lifelong list of adventures. I shopped extensively before committing to a tour company. Our private tour was wonderful and all our expectations (and then some) were met. We loved the fact that we were able to personalize / customize all aspects of our visit. Rajab, our tour guide was so knowledgeable, kind and warm spirited. My son (an ecological biologist), too was incredibly impressed with Rajab’s breadth of knowledge. Rajab made sure we were well taken care of at all time. We were typically the first to leave the camp, and although it was a little tiring at times, it was well worth the experiences encountered (i.e. brother cheetahs taking down a young gazelle or witnessing the wildebeest migration in Northern Serengeti). Rajab provided profound insight to the cultural of various tribes and people of North Tanzania. Thanks to Africa Traditional Safaris and Rajab. Our experience was beyond exceptional, thanks to an outstanding tour company. I would highly recommend using them.
DE
Experience level: first safari
The Big Outdoors, and truly is Big
A beautiful expanse of territory with varied wildlife and a simmering vibe. The Serengeti has everything. Mornings are special, burning sunrises with hot air balloons dotted in the sky give a romantic flavour to the setting. One has to remind oneself they are still in wild unforgiving surroundings. The sun beats relentless at midday, but still there is "entertainment" with the daily business and survival of the animals. One thing that adds to the entertainment is the rush to happenings/sightings in park. This can seem unfair to the animals to be so voyeuristic, but it is the reason where are all there - to see nature, to see the animals to experience the big outdoors.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari trip !
Wonderful safari trip!
As a family, we went on safari with Africa Tried and Tested in March 2015. I was our first trip to Africa. We had send our requests to several safari operators, but Africa Tried and Tested was always the first one to respond and that made us feel the comfortable partner to book with. They were able to answer our many questions in a good, adequate and efficient way. All accommodations were children friendly, most of them with a swimming pool. Once in Tanzania, Karin (originally Dutch) visited us in the first lodge so we could ask all our questions. That felt comfortable. Even on safari Karin called us several times to make sure we were doing fine.
Sleeping in a tent surrounded by wildebeest and zebra’s and hearing a lion roaring close by is so freaking exiting! We went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. To finish the holiday we spend 5 days in Zanzibar in a beautiful lodge. Thanks Africa Tried and Tested. We will recommend you to our friends and family!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Okavango Delta by Lorraine Mills
Photography. Exceptional bird life and water life as well as wildlife. Scenery excellent. Would highly recommend
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by Lorraine Mills
Photography. Exceptional bird life and wildlife. Would highly recommend
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderful bush experience with Gosheni
The wildlife in The Serengeti close to Acacia camp of Gosheni Safari Adventure is stunning and the scenery close to the mountains wonderful. The accommodation at the bushcamp Lodge is really 5 star and the service cannot be better...even a ice-maker for your drink in the bush!!Our guide was knowledgable and the vehicle brand new Landcriuzer with pop-up roof for great secenery.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truely Amazing!
Odyssey Safaris provided us with an unforgettable safari experience. The level of customer care we received in the US prior to the trip and on the actual safari was unmatched. The accommodations, food, staff and our vehicle all met or exceeded our expectations. The people of Kenya are very friendly. The scenery is amazing and the wildlife that we experienced was off the chart. The hot air balloon ride is an extra excursion that everyone should consider. We also enjoyed a romantic bush dinner, lion tracking and boat tour on Lake Naivasha. We can't wait to go back!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The ultimate experience of nature and a culture
How does one share such an experience? Having a guide who not only knows where to find the exotic animals in their natural habitat, but can mimic their calls to bring them right up to you. Every single day we experienced sights and sounds we thought possible only through Discovery Channel. Each evening we went to bed thinking, "It can't get any better than this." But it always did. The immersion in nature, surrounded by knowledgeable guides who can talk in depth about each species, but can also teach about the people and their culture... Simply amazing!
On the flip side, almost embarrassingly, we were treated like royalty from the moment we were met at the airport until the time our bags were checked for our departure. Each location's accommodations and food were comfortable for the even the most discerning Western traveler.
We were so positively overwhelmed with the experience we sent our adult children and their mates on the same safari with this company the next year. Their reaction was exactly the same.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Thomas Kallmeyer
Wide open views, diverse habitats and wonderful accommodations as well as close proximity to the international airport make Tarangire easily accessible without air travel. We stayed at Treetops and enjoyed fine food and beverage, friendly staff and wonderful bird watching from our door. Trips into the park provided a wide range of plants and animals including close encounters with many of the expected mammalian and avian species. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip that exceeded my expectations. I hope to return.
Our trip was organized through &beyond and all aspects were well taken care of including a friendly staff, excellent accommodations including fine food and beverages and quality, educated and friendly guides. Our group consisted of 2 birders and 2 non-birders and each of our guides adjusted their style accordingly, somewhat satisfying the birders and more than satisfying the non-birders. As a birder myself I found the guides to be very knowledgeable but not quite on the cutting edge of birding as several different guides did make a few misidentifications of species. I certainly didn't hold this against any of them as their area of expertise is more general in nature. We stayed at Klein's Camp and Grumeti and supremely enjoyed both areas. Transportation by air was on time, dependable and with confident, friendly and skilled pilots. We arrived right after a good period of rain and had sunny days and a very green and verdant Serengeti. Although we did not visit during migration we saw the full range of expected mammals and a wide variety of avian life. The scenery was breathtaking, especially at Klein's Camp, which lies just outside the Northeastern corner of the park on a high mountain ridge overlooking a beautiful valley to the Northeast and the Serengeti to the West. I am a fairly well travelled individual and consider Klein's to be on of the finest accommodations I've experienced.