AD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful team!
We did a nice safari with Lesaga Adventure! We visited 4 National Parks: TArangire, Manyara, Sernegeti and Ngorongoro Crater. It was amazing! The trip was very well organised, before the departure with Sylvie and on place. Oui guide Jacob was very kind, particularly with our kids. We ate very good meals. Very good organization! We recommend Lesaga Adventure Safari!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I am grateful with your package and well organized you are in what you do.
It is awesome indeed, customer is my first concern, package, commitment and assurance was beyond my expectations.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic with Filbert!
Filbert was our driver and guide on a fabulous 12 days in Tanzania. He always kept us safe, told us what we were in for each day, and gave us great education about Africa -- the people, culture, animals and more. Filbert is very knowledgeable and shared that with us. He is a great communicator and was always concerned about our comfort and safety. His vehicles are kept amazingly clean, we always had cold beverages and if we needed to "pick the flowers" he would get us to an appropriate place. This safari was an amazing experience, and I very highly recommend Filbert and his crew! You won't be disappointed!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great 5 day Kruger safari
I had booked the 5 day Kruger safari with Mmilo, based on the great reviews. Patrick was very fast in responding to my mails. After arrival at OR Tambo airport, Patrick booked me at the City Lodge. A very comfortable hotel at the airport within walking distance, so no hassle for a transfer. There was absolutely no noise from the busy airport. Next day, I took a short flight to Nelspruit. I have stayed the first 2 nights at the Hamilton Lodge. It is very conveniently situated at the entrance of Kruger Park. Hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpfull and the restaurant was a topper. I have enjoyed every meal. I had 4 game drives, and there was just one small issue for 1 game drive due to a misunderstanding with the game drive operator. When I reported this to Patrick, he looked into the problem and I got an answer back within 30 minutes. Another 30 minutes later, I got my own private game drive. My guide was very ennoyed with the situation and she didn’t want to accept my tip at first. But she was very lovely and I had a great game drive that day. The next 2 days I spent at the Kwa Madwala lodge. This is just a fantastic lodge with a magnificent private view. I can only say that my safari trip was well organised thanks to Patrick and Jamie and the customer is not a number but a person, so many thanks to Patrick and Jamie. I can certainly recommend Mmilo.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an amazing experience I ever had, incredible and so great
Very professional and fun all in one piece of package. I really enjoyed every bit of it and communication was excellent. From the airport, hotel over to Serengeti, Manyara and Ngorongoro it was epic and it was magnificent adventurous holiday my friends and I ever experienced.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Trip but ....
First, I can't emphasize enough how beautiful and scenic landscape and wild-life watching is! Our Tourguide showed us great places. Since all tour operators do more or less the same (travel plan, camping sites, food) its maybe important to know how Trip Advisor Safaris works: Its not an operator, but it provides your booking to sub-contractors. For example, the woman who took our payment was from Seven Wonders Safari, other people in our group booked at Hekima Safari... I don't say it's not good or bad, it's just not transparent and you feel that it doesn't matter at all which organisation you choose (at least in this price range). We definitely got a good deal with Trip Advisor Safaris, since they charge less than other organisations.
What I didn't like so much was the communication. Before we paid the deposit communication was fluent, after having paid, questions weren't answers anymore. This doesn't raised my trust but in the end everything worked out well and we were picked up at the airport as promised. The second thing I didn't like that much was our tour guides attitude from time to time. On our first day Umar guided us. He was really great and told us a lot interessting things. Unfortunately, he had to leave after the first day (for personal reasons as he told us) and was replaced by Amani. For my impression, Amani seemed a bit rude and not very motivated. One day he had our binoculars in the trunk and refused to get them for us even if we pleased him several times. As you can imagine... being on a safari without binoculars is not that helpful ;-) The worst thing for me was when he got off road once to get closer to a group of cheetahs (in his defense, a member of the group coerced him to do so) but it's forbidden to leave the trail and the protection of animals should weigh higher than annoying tourists. I know, a lot of tourist want to get as close as possible to the animals but Serengeti is not a zoo and I expect guides to follow the parks rules.
Even if I complained a lot it was an unforgettable trip and I can recommend strongly to do it - no matter with which organisation. By booking Trip Advisor Safaris you get the same quality as by any other organisation as long as your willing to deal with some intransparencies.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Clone Salim the driver/tour guide for Safari in Tanzania!
Having already seen the Big 5 in Kenya, it was a hard act to follow! Salim not only rose to the challenge, he excelled. During our month travel in Africa, he would be the 2 best tour guides! He was enthusiastic & kept searching for interesting experiences, with good commentaries. Unforgettable memories: 4 lionesses with 10 cubs, 5-hr journey search for wilderbeasts migration in Serengeti
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great experience with nice friendly guides Vironika and John..
Excellent stay and lovely staff, the place we stayed in where so nice and comfortable
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Andy suggested several camps and helped me narrow it to the best one for my needs. Perfect!
Andy was wonderful. He offered several suggestions and then helped me choose the perfect tented camp. He communicated well and was always available. I highly recommend African Travel Consultants.
As for Hamilton’s Tented Camps — book it!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My friends and I were very satisfied with our Kruger National Park safari.
response very timely，all the arrangments are thoughtful and meticulous