US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Experience
Overall, we had a great experience. Zedius is a good driver and an attentive guide. The Buhoma Community Haven Lodge was excellent, and the bird guide that AGS engaged, Nicholas, was excellent as well. Doreen was very responsive and tailored the trip to our needs. Would recommend AGS to anyone looking for quality and affordable organized travel options in East Africa.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in the wild
We spent 3 days and 2 nights respectively in Salt Lick Lodge and in Kibo Camp (in front of Kilimangiaro). We visited 3 parks: amboseli was incredible! We saw lots of animals like lions, elephants, hippo, etc. Our guide Daniel was very nice giving is the possibility to Make lots of nice pictures! Alice as Morning Star’s tour operator was available 24hours for any kind of assistance. We liked Amboseli a lot with Kilimangiaro’s view: thanks to our guide Daniel we visited also a Masai Village in front of Kilimangiaro. Here we entered in touch with local culture and traditions.
UY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything good
Everything was fine. The guys were very nice and pending on us all the time
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari in Kenia, value for money
We had a great safari with Blue Range. Visited multiple National Parcs with out driver/guide. Mozes was great, experieced driver and guide with al lot of knowledge about the parcs and species.
We booked with Blue Range because of the good price for an extensive safari. Well worth the costs. Fee improvement-remarks for Blue Range: 1. Never book Masai Mara Manyatta camp again: it’s strongly in decay, 2. When changes to the itinary occur, communicate upfront instead of last minute and 3. We sometimes had the feeling that things had to be arrangend last minute by the driver, while had booked a complete tour upfront. That gives the idea that not everything has been arranged for in time (e.g: lodge not knowing how long we will stay and lodges not knowing what meals are included in our tour).
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis was well organized, and replied to all of our questions very quickly. Our guide tour was nice
Our experience was good in general. We were happy with the itinerary. But I didn’t like that the car driver approached too much to some of the animals, scaring in one occasion a couple of jackals that were eating, while many vultures were stalking. Most of the drivers approach too much, but maybe that’s something difficult to change because some tourist like to see the animals very close. I personally don’t like it. However, I am very satisfied with the safari and we were able to see many animals. Our driver Moises was always trying to find the best view and considering catching the best angle with the perfect light to get a nice picture. I definitely recommend axis and Moises. :)
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better to do a private safari
we went on a private safari, which was a good decision. This means you have more space in the car, you can take a better look at the animals and take nice photos. a group safari has 6-8 people in one car. This means you only have a small amount of space and have to hope for good photos and views. our driver Ismail was very friendly and did a very good job. he gave us enough time to observe the animals and always drove very close to the situation. The only negative thing about the company - we didn't have a jeep but a van. On the way back we had to pick up the boss at the train station. As a result, we lost over an hour of our day. this was not discussed with us. Please note: every safari (every company) goes to a house as a “break”. on the way to the parc and on the return. You can buy souvenirs there, etc. Be careful: this is not real handmade . It's a product from China and too expensive. They are trying to trick the tourists. the people there are pushy and promise that are products from Kenya :) :) :)
It's a nice experience. You should go on a safari in your life. Remember: it's a game of chance which animals you see
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Day in the Park
Our operator arrived on time at our hotel starting off at 6am. We enjoyed the morning with great sightings. We even saw the remnants of a lion kill with one of the lions sleeping next to its kill filled to capacity. We found the Tour Operator very knowledgeable. We ended up comparing the game to the game we have in South Africa. It was great fun. One suggestion would be to offer coffee with a biscuit mid-way. All in all a great day in the park.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable local tour operator based in Arusha
It was a first time for me (solo traveller from the Netherlands) to book my joined up safari trip in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania with Mousebird, a local operator based in Arusha. Overall, the service provided was excellent value for money. I had opted for accommodation in lodges, and the accommodation provided in Serengeti and Ngorongoro (large safari tents with attached bathroom) was better than I had expected. One thing to ascertain when you book your safari, is to find out how lunch in the various National Parks will be provided. I was in the fortunate circumstance that a chef joined our party for part of the way to cook hot lunches. This, I learned later, is a signature Mousebird provision, that not all tour operators will provide. And indeed, I saw many other travellers eating their cold lunch from a cardboard box in the NP picnic sites. The other important feature is of course the quality of your driver/guide. With Augustine we were extremely fortunate. He is not only an excellent guide with an astonishing knowledge of the biodiversity and geological formations in this part of Africa, he is also a very nice person, courteous, client-focused, with excellent English. And man, could he drive that safari jeep over the bumpy roads getting us to and from the NP's. All in all, he made this one week safari trip visiting four NP's a true highlight.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Tarangire/Ngorongoro
+ good value for money
+ nice safari-ranger, explained a lot, friendly, tried to find as many animals as possible
+ lodge, delicious dinner and breakfast
- in the program was written: breakfast first day and visiting Massai tribe. There was no breakfast at the first day and we need to pay extra to visit the tribe (but only 10$)
In total a good trip!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
The safari was a great experience with good care all around.
The driver told us a lot about the animals and the history of the national parks. The meals were delicious local food and you were allowed to express your wishes in advance.
The only negative was that the description said breakfast would also be provided on the first day, but there was not.
