RU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operator did everything quite well. Evrything in time, good price and attention to our requests.
The trip was brilliand. I want to say thank you to Shanice fo good communication and organization. And specially I want to highlight our driver Michael. He payed a lot of attention to us, was very responsive and nice.
I really recommend this agency.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice experience with possitive vibe
We took Safari tour together with my friend with Mbugandi Safaris. I must admit it was a very nice experience. Our tour guys picked us in the morning in front of the hotel we were accommodated and went to Safari. They talked a lot about the country, customs and traditions during our long jurney. We had a nice lunch on the way there. When we arrived we got a very solid accommodation in the village in the neighborhood. We went on a walk around the village and had a dinner there. I havent eaten better fruit ever. The next day were safaring all day long, taking photos and got a lot of information about those animals we had seen. Tour guys were really nice and willing. Overall experience is therefore very positive. Good price/perfect service ( transportation, food, accommodation, Safari, tour guides) I can only recommend to take a tour with Mbugandi Safaris. :)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We enjoyed the tour very much.
The tour was well planned and we enjoyed our guides John and Augustine. We also enjoyed our tented safari camps and the the improved camps. We saw lots of animals and enjoyed our tour.
CL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience and recommendable but not liked expected and with many objections
We are a couple that booked a group joining safari of 11 days in Kenia and Tanzania with Pride o Africa. We booked it in advance from our country. Below I describe first all the positive things of our experience with this company and then all the negatives:
Positives:
- All the staff is very friendly and are nice persons.
- Stephen was very fast in reply all our inquiries before and during the safari. He was very attentive and was always concerned about us and our satisfaction.
- Jacktone and Deo, our drivers in Kenia and Tanzania respectively, were very good guides, they knew good the visited parks and made a big effort for giving us a great time.
-We could see the big fives (but leopard just one time and it was the last today and from afar).
-Both drivers cleaned the vehicules everyday.
-In general good organization (except the problems mentioned below)
In general I think the people of Pride of Africa is serious and very reliable.
Negatives:
-As soon as we arrived at Nairobi and were picked up by the people of Pride of Africa (the managers), they persuaded us to change our group joining safari for a private safari (only for the Kenia’s part). We agreed because they recommended it strongly and we didn’t have much time to decide (we were under pressure). They said that the only way to keep the original accommodations was making the private tour. We had to pay an important extra cost not considered in our original budget. It would much better if people of Pride of Africa had talken about this before arriving there, so we would have time to think about it without pressure. Besides the group joining safari in Tanzania was as good as the private option in Kenya, we were only three persons in total, and finally we didn’t see real advantages to make the private safari in Kenya, specially considering we like to share with other people.
- We didn’t all the game drives indicated on the original program. I think this happened because the program was very optimistic. Is not possible to do all the game drives offered because of the timings.
-We were cheated in a shop where we stopped for resting on the way to Masai Mara. I think that the guide should not stop on bad reputation places or at least he or/and the company should aware the tourists of this bad practices.
-In Tanzania the Safari was made by another company from that country (I think that they are partners of Pride of Africa, but we were not informed in advance). They changed an important part of our program without asking or telling us. Luckly and casually we realized this the day before thanks to a conversation with the driver. We were just at time to talk the managers of both companies and claim for maintaining the original program. They solved it quickly, but if we didn’t see this the day before we would loss an important time in Seregenti.
-We liked all the lodges and campsites we stayed, except one because it was a campsite in a town and not in a park or in the wildlife as expected (Jambo Lodge, Lake Manyara). Also the staff there were not very friendly and we were almost the unique tourists there. We didn’t feel comfortable in that place. Unfortunately we spent three nights there(more than in all the other places).
- Again, without asking us, they changed 1 night in Nogrongoro for 1 night in Lake Manyara (Jambo Lodge, the place we didn’t like)
-The Land Cruiser in Tanzania didn’t have radio (important tool for communication between guides and to find animals). This was offered in the original program. The vehicle had also the windshield broken and seat belts were not very good working.
In brief we still recommend this company, but we suggest to be aware checking everyday the program in advance to have time to claim is anything is changed or wrong. Take care with the shops where you will stop for resting. If you visit Lake Manyara, ask to not say in Jambo Lodge, is not a comfortable place. Is better to stay on campsites inside the parks with the wildlife and sharing with more tourists.
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had so freiendly and joyful experience with Tammy Tours
We are not so good in long reviews :)
We just want to thank Tammy Tours for excellent experience - perfect communications and service. All our trip was so easy and delightful. Just a lot of thanks to all members of the team for our Great Africa!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an amazing adventure,this tours so much more than any other tour during our vacation.
The communication and services are very comprehensive,the trip and services far exceeded our family expectations,in terms of accommodations ,tours and guides.Thanks for a wonderful experience hope to see you again August 2019.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Finally conquered Kilimanjaro
In January 2019 my girlfriend and I conquered Mount Kilimanjaro with Regional Tours. We did the 7 days Machame route so that we did outdoor camping all the way up the mountain. The climb was very scenic, with beautiful views of spectacular landscapes. Our crew, consisted of Alex the head guide with the cook and porters and they did everything for us to ensure that we got to the summit and back safely.They were always very cheerful and kept our moods up with their singing and dancing on the mountain.
I am really thankful to the head guide Alex, and your assistant guides. It was an amazing trip of our lifetime we highly recommend Regional Tours!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip which exceeded our expectations!
From the very early stages of our communication, Janine from Gems was a professional travel agent which understood what I wanted and designed a few packages for us to chose from. Frequent contact and continuous feedback in order to deliver the best possible itinerary was the reason we trusted them for our safari experience.
Not only did she provide an excellent and comfortable trip, but she also stayed in touch with us in order to make sure that everything goes as planned.
We highly recommend this agency no matter what your trip purpose is. We will definitely use them for our next adventure!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator/organizer!
Attentive to our wishes, easy communication by both email and phone with rapid responsetimes.
Fantastic experience for the two us travelling; 3+3 days in Botswana incl local flights between camps
(as recommended by Kalahari Breeze), and then as great topping also our travel from Chobe to Vic Falls
and the activities we opted for in Vic Falls.
Not cheap, but GOOD VALUE when compared to what the competitors offered!
Will no doubt book with Kalahari next time as well, no need to change a winning team.
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
absolutely reliable and flexible
We booked a self-drive safari. Namibia Individual Travel considered all our extra requests. Special wishes regarding the rented vehicles as well as all reservations for special events were fulfilled perfectly. Namibia Travel organizes for our 9-person group a perfect travel experience in Namibia.
I remember Namibia Individual Travel as friendly, reliable, inexpensive and competent. I would always travel with Namibia individual Travel again.
