DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 8-days camping safari in Northern Tansania
In October we were lucky to do an 8-days budget camping safari with SafariMultiways for two persons, my wife and me. At first I'd like to point out the perfect communication: All communication while organizing the trip from home was done by Email and Romeo patiently answered all our questions. Each time he wrote back on the same day. That was superb.
(Btw.: He asked us to pay 200 $ in advance as a reservation fee and gave us the option to either do it by credit card or "Swift"-transaction, I chose the latter and had to pay lots of fees to the bank, so if you are asked, better choose credit card.)
We arrived in Arusha one day before going on Safari and in our trip-package pick up from airport and drop off were included, so there were two guys waiting with a sign written with our names on it at the airport. Perfect. Next day we got up very excited, at 8:00 a.m. our guide was expected to meet us at our hostel, he already showed up at 7:30 and waited patiently for us to complete our breakfast. On the next days we visited Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Maniara NP, Ngoro-Ngoro Crater, Serengeti NP and Lake Natron, of which Tarangire and Serengeti were the total highlights.
We had a guide and a cook on our trip and used a Toyota Land Cruiser (pretty much every tour organizer does so) to get around. Beforehand we aked for Amos as a guide, as we had read some reviews talking about him and we really got him. Unfortunate he had to leave after the third day so we got Hamisi as our second guide. Both were spectacular guides with good humor and huge knowledge of all wildlife in the parks. Our cook was Dogo, who cooked great dinners every night (don't forget to mention any kind of diet you prefer in advance so that they can prepare). We felt totally comfortable all the time with our team. The first 3 nights we stayed at the great "Fanaka" camping site, the best spot during the trip. As we had booked a budget camping tour the other camping sites were real budget sites, a little bit overcrowded and sanitaries were not that much cleaned. Next time I would prefer to spend a little bit more for better camping sites, but everyone has to decide on his own.
Our guides made this a totally awesome experience and we saw every animal we wanted to see. I totally recommend to take a trip with Safari Multiways!
In the end, 3 days after returning to Arusha we got the airport drop off and left. Great experience!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent adventure.
We spent 2 weeks in southern Africa. Mainly in Namibia and Botswana. Our trip ended in Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls. It was a wonderful adventure for us. Nature is overwhelmingly beautiful. On a safari in Etosha N.P. and Moremi N.P., we felt as happy as kids at the toy store. Wildlife, beautiful weather, comfortable lodges and hotels made us never forget these holidays.
Mr. Peter Plebankiewicz, our guide, was very helpful, always ready for our suggestions. We spent two weeks together, travelling with smiles on our faces non stop. He was never tired or unhappy. He also helped us organize all activities like rafting or bungee jumping. Everything was awesome.
Our entire African adventure was planned and organized together with Safpol. Thanks to the Internet it was very easy.
We also wanted to thank Mrs. Basi Combrinck for the efficient help and always quick, friendly contact by Whatsapp or email.
Kisses,
Iwona Szewczuk
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour Operator
We were particularly happy to have chosen Lion King Adventures. We did a 6-day safari (Tarangire, 2xSerentegi, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) in October 2017. The pre-departure organization was very good. They answered always within one day and adjusted the safari to our wishes. We made a 10% deposit and paid online on the day of departure (something I would advise everyone to do since most business in Tansania are not as reliable as in Europe or the US. Lion King Adventures is a very reliable business partner though).
Their vehicles are good, I would say similar to most others we saw. The car we had was a little older than the average which had no disadvantage. The seats were very wide and comfortable. The cars have a power charger and a small refrigerator for drinks.
Our guide (Saleh) was excellent. He was very good at spotting wildlife - even some very hidden animals - and could explain a lot on animals and nature. He was an excellent driver and knew the terrain very well. In Serengeti he took us to places where there was hardly anyone else and we could enjoy the wildlife on our own.
Our cook (Yusufu) was good, the meals were similar to what you get in medium class restaurants in Tansania. Yusufu taught us some Suaheli with helped a lot through the remaining weeks in Tansania.
I recommend going on Safari with Lion King Adventures without limitations.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended agency
Suzanne has always been really responsive, offering us all the options we had to plan our trip in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Very helpful and transparent.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
it was excellent journey and my dreams came true, I recommend it everyone
I like everything. I was suprised by every country like Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana. I really get to loved with Africa. The service was very good and I will only change the car for the biggest one. It is a remembrance for my whole life.
NL
Excellent Experience!
We had a fantastic time on our safari. Our guide, Charles, was superb at spotting animals and was well-informed about the ecosystems, culture, and region. He did a great job of making sure we saw all the different animal species, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinoceros, and even wild dogs! Sukofu was our cook and he performed above and beyond expectations. We always had delicious and warm meals, even though there were some difficult dietary restrictions in the group (2 vegetarians and 1 vegan). When I return to Tanzania, I will be sure to come back to World Tours & Safaris!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect performance and communication
I have no comparison to other operators, but in my opinion it was a really good tour. The owner Fina is patient and is willing to find the right trip for the prospective customer and his budget.
I made many adjustments and Fina always replied prompt. Really thankful for that!
Also my driver Steve was really ambitious. He was always motivated and looked to the left and the right to spot animals. Without him I wouldnt have seen all these animals. He has eyes as an eagle :).
Much appreciated the tour although it was rather expensive. It was worth it.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect organised tour,everything worked out as we hoped for,service,guidance and transports
professionelly organised tour,this is my third time touring with Antelope Safaris and I will once more engage you when I get back in the future
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stay well clear of this company and anything associated with the Vimic group.
This company and the individuals involved are utterly dishonest and disingenuous, and I found out the hard way. After spending a considerable amount of money on this safari (almost double of the others sharing the Jeep) I never got what the safari had been sold as. On more than one occasion I was left with no pre booked accommodation and had to arrange my own. I was told by Victor and Maurin that I would be reimbursed....which has still not happened and this was 2 months ago, the last time I emailed asking the whereabouts of the refund I was told to “be patient”. I was a female travelling alone and I was lucky that my travelling companions who I’d met along the way had my best interests at heart and made sure I wasn’t left in a vulnerable situation, which was never something Viktor ever cared about. On one particular night I was driven around different campsites by three men looking for accommodation that could fit me in, after 3 hours in the dark with no food and no toilet stop I eventually was placed in a chalet with no running water or lights. On the last day, and by now I thought things couldn’t get worse, I was told by the Jeep guide that my park fees had not been paid and so I would have to wait for Viktor to arrive and he would take me himself. Thankfully the other tourists thought this was unacceptable and when Viktor arrived we all insisted that he gave me the money for the park entrance so I could continue with the group. I wouldn’t of left anything or anyone with Viktor as he had proven himself to be an untrustworthy individual and I realized my safety was not something he concerned himself with. So while I “patiently” await my $400 refund I would like to offer my experience as a cautionary tale. Please feel free to ask for more information as I will be happy to help and ensure he is prevented from profiting on his dishonesty.
DE
6-day Safari Tour - Great experience
We booked a 6-day tour with Soul of Tanzania. The best part of the Safari was the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Everything was fine. The booking of the safari was without problems. Nice correspondence with the guys in Portugal. They prepared an itinerary including all our wishes. There were also no problems with the payment; we only paid 50 % in advanced and paid the rest in Arusha.
Our driver picked us up from the airport on time and took us to our hotel in Arusha. Two days later the Safari began, after the briefing of Mr. Benedict in Arusha.
For the Safari tour the company provided unlimited water and two bottles of wine. Thank you.
Our guide and driver was Ally. A young and funny guy, who is in business for more than 7-10 years (we don’t remember). He knew ALL animals (especially birds) by their regular and Latin name. He also showed us e.g. the birds and small animals (e.g. hyrax) in his animal book, so we knew, that everything he said, was right