US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari in Tanzania
We did a lot of emailing months before the trip, with questions, requests.... Lionel was very responsive and helpful in customizing our safari for 7 people.
What an experience! Even better than expected. This was due in large part to our guide Richard, who was with us throughout the trip, spotting and identifying birds and animals, answering our many questions about Tanzanian culture, and generally making things safe, comfortable (as comfortable as possible on those bumpy roads) and fun.
We stayed at a variety of lodgings, from tent camps to nice lodges. All were charming, and the people friendly and welcoming.
Easy Travel is the actual company that Matoke works with in Tanzania, so that part was a little confusing, but everything was fine in the end.
CA
A great travel experience with a knowledgeable driver/guide
We booked our vacation after my son and daughter in law came back from a safari and sent us their pictures. Having now been on a safari ourselves, I can tell you that the whole experience is one to be remembered. Our driver/guide was Ameri who had previously worked for a number of years as ranger, there was nothing that he did not seem to know and explain to us. When we were driving along he would suddenly stop and say "see that ... over there?" when he pointed out where to look, we saw animals quite plainly but they blended into the background so easily, that without him we would surely have missed almost half of them. Even when the other guides around seemed to be drawing a blank Ameri would quietly take us to another spot and for sure, the wildlife would turn up there.
We found the camp staff very willing to help and the food was always excellent, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them.
I can thoroughly recommend this safari to anyone who is interested in getting closer to nature.
Visited October 2015
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Five plus alot more
Early November I was able to take my wife ,daughter and family friends to Masai mara. Our driver Peter met us early in the morning at our hotel in Ruiru Kenya, drove us from there showing us all the sites along the way. Stopped at the Rift valley what a site, breathtaking, then on our way to the masai mara. upon our arrival at the AA Lodge we were greeted by Masai warriors dancing and singing, The staff there are amazing!! and the accommodations Awsome!! Peter had set all this up! We were rained out our first day but not a loss we got to no Peter and the staff a lot better. Last day we set out early and drove over 250 KM we saw four of the big five Mr. Rhino could not be found, was not because Peter didn't try. We saw so many animals and took over 1000 photos, had a great experience and made some new friends. Can't wait to do it again!
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the National Geographic alive
The communication and booking was fast and smooth despite short planning time. Everything was taken care of even short stay in travel company hotel between arrival from park and departure with late flight.
The park was amizing - a lot of animals, experienced guide and a good company of fellow travellers.
US
The guides were outstanding and the vehicles were in top shape.
I had high expectations and was not disappointed. The accommodations were more than satisfactory. The tour was great from the first morning to the last day.
KW
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of my memorable trip In Kruger national park with family
Enjoy the stunning African's Safari thoroughly. We were picked up from a guest house in Johannesburg and drove down to Trident Bush camp deep inside Sabi sand. It was natural environment and we had luck to see all the BIG Five during our short safari trip of 3 days.Beautiful camp with luxurious tents yet you still feel like you are in the bush. I was with my both sons and it was wonderful experience. The food was excellant and the ranger was taking us to all possible places looking for the BIG FIVE.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommended for Safari
Me and a friend booked a 4 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) with Kilimanjaro Vikings and I can absolutely recommend this.
I was a volunteer in Moshi so I had the possibility to search on site for the best tour operator.
So I also made Charlie, the owner of Kilimanjaro Vikings. He made us a really good price and he was very helpful with every kind of questions.
So we booked with them.
The driver guide picked us up and we went to Tarangire. He was very nice and taught us on the drive about the landscape and about history.
All the way in the national parks we benefited from his knowledge about wildlife. So we saw all the big five and a lot of more beautiful wildlife moments.
We had our own chef who made really good food for us. The tents were really comfortable, so we could even enjoy the trip above the drive.
So thanks for the whole Kilimanjaro Vikings team, they made our adventure to one of the best things I've ever done!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A holiday way beyond our expectations
We contacted Amazing Tanzania with a vague wish-list and within a very short time Laura suggested an itinerary which suited us beautifully. We had a wonderful time at their private tented camp in the Serengeti where everything was perfect: the tents, the food, the service from their excellent staff, not to omit Colin and Laura's great hospitality and intimate knowledge of this most beautiful country.
The vehicles were comfortable and well maintained and the drivers very good. Hamisi, our guide, whose game-spotting skills are unsurpassed, was very knowledgeable and in no hurry to rush around. He gave plenty of time for us to simply enjoy observing the wildlife in areas of the Serengeti where few tourists venture. Bliss!
Laura had also made overnight bookings for us at Ndutu Lodge (very good recommendation) and also for our final week in Zanzibar. Her detailed and very reasonable quotation was absolutely accurate and there were no hidden or extra costs. The whole trip ran smoothly and according to Laura and Colin's meticulous planning.
We had a truly unforgettable holiday and couldn't recommend Amazing Tanzania more highly. This was not our first safari, but this was surely the best. We will be back soon!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A absolute amazing 3-day-trip to Murchison Nat. Park incl. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Budongo Forest
First of all I have to say, that the communication with Matoke Tours via Email was really excellent from the beginning of my enquiry. The company was very open and helpful to make all our wishes possible concerning the 3 day programm as mentioned above.
Pick up at our hotel in Uganda was right in time, we had no problems with the car and all our activities were 100% the way, the company Matoke Tours promised us in our itinerary before.
The choice of the 2 lodges (Pakuba Safari Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge) was absolutely positive: we had a nice room, great food, friendly staff people and the locations were perfect. Especially Pakuba Lodge is a great place to stay!
Our Driver/Guide Richard, a former UWA ranger, made a real good job; a very friendly person with a sense of humor, a good driver, and with a brilliant knowledge concerning animals and plants!!! We can really recommend him very much! Our expectations were fulfilled a 100%! :-)
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Thanks to Ute's great organization, to her knowledge and follow up we had one of our best experience for a travel so far. Everything went as expected and Ute was there all the time to answer any inquiry that we had. Our Safari led us to the most amazing places ranging from South Africa, Zambia to Botswana and we can't wait to go back there. If you want a great safari experience make sure to book through Roho Ya Chui, you wont regret it.