65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kruger National Park by Alan Bishop
South Africa's game parks are not known for scenic beauty and that's not why you go. There is a lot of wildlife and although we saw herds of elephant, we did not see any predators at all. Unless the animals are close to the roads, you don't see them and being such a vast area, we did not see much variety. We only stayed in the south of the park at Berg-en-dal and the centre and north may be different.
US
Best Trip Ever
Benson Tours is the way to go. He responded promptly to my many emails, customized a package that fit my schedule and budget, and was an all around pleasure to work with. The hotels we stayed in were even nicer than anticipated and our guide, Frances, was a perfect fit for me and my travel and companion.
I found both Benson and Frances to be knowledgeable, professional and a lot of fun.
Once in a life time experience
The safari was amazing. I got to see all the big 5, lions, rhinos, lepords, Buffalows and elephants. The accommodation for the first night was excellent with spectacular views. The food was delisious we had a very good chef called Ali.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kilimanjaro 6 days
We had an amazing time on the Kilimanjaro trip. Ilmaasai were very friendly and professional from the start. Best price we could find in Arusha and no pressure selling. They helped to hire the right equipment for the climb. The entire team who helped us up the mountain were amazing, very attentive and the guides were fantastic, very patient and encouraging. I would definitely recommend this company for booking any excursions.
It was a fantastic service offered.
No communication was made to Rainbow Hotel in advance
DK
20-35 years of age
An indescribable experience
We did the 6 days Kilimanjaro trekking. We choose the Machame route and the landscape along the way was incredible. It was an amazing experience and that is mainly because of the guide Charles and his crew. Many years of experience and a good sense of humour made us safe and happy all the way to the top.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond expectations !
We, a family of two adults and three teenage kids, recently took an two week safari and beach holiday that we booked through Safari Infinity. Short summary: We could not have made a better choice.
From the initial website enquiry (less than two months before departure) through many ‘could we just change’ emails all pre-holiday planning ran extremely smoothly. There seemed to be nothing Lucia could not arrange or rearrange. All emails were answered quickly, sometimes within minutes, which was exceptional given the time differences between Tanzania and Bangkok. From landing at Kilimanjaro to getting on the plane at the end of the holiday in Zanzibar there was not one, even slight, hitch. Lucia and Simon even took the time to come to our hotel in Arusha to see us off on safari, a nice personal touch.
The accommodation on safari was very well selected, the variety of lodges, permanent camps and tents was ideal; waking to the sounds of lions roaring in the night, sitting around the bush ‘television’ and gazing at the vast number of stars were experiences we won’t forget. Stone Town was an extremely interesting cultural delight with the restful few days at the beach on Zanzibar proving to be a wonderful change of pace and an excellent ending to the holiday.
The safari itself (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Central and North Serengeti) was superb. We saw everything we could have asked for; the ‘big five’, multiple cheetahs, many families of elephants, huge herds of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest. Though everyone agreed that the two prides of lions with cubs were the highlight. Osbert was a fantastic guide and driver -- even stopping to help someone else who was stuck in the mud, something he swears would never happen to him ! He was very knowledgeable on both the wildlife, the flora and the history of Tanzania – I don’t think we had one question he could not answer. He had an excellent sense of humour, was great with the kids (15, 16,19) and adults alike and consistently got us into fantastic positions to view and photograph the game. It’s one thing spotting the wildlife it’s something else to have the knowledge to predict where the prowling cheetah or lion will move to so that we can be in the best place to watch it pass within a few metres of our jeep. Osbert also chose some fantastic places for breakfast and lunch picnics – one that ended up being in the middle of the great migration! He was happy to vary the plan for the day so we got the most out of the safari and even volunteered to get up early on our final day for “one last game drive”.
We would happily recommend Safari Infinity to our family and friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kruger National Park by Theresa mounsey
Out of this world. To be so close to these animals was amazing a definite must if you love to see the world.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If you want the best - choose Savannah
I take a group to Tanzania each year as I run a Project there. We have travelled extensively in Tanzania and Savannah have looked after us on every occasion. I cannot fault their attention to detail and their care and consideration is exemplary. Their drivers are reliable, friendly and caring. Their knowledge of wildlife and the ways of the country are second to none.
I cannot recommend Savannah highly enough.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Cynthia Sosa
People that works in the Park and Government should take more care about the rout that drivers take inside the park, because i noticed and was told for other people who visited the Maasai mara National park, that the drivers go off the autorized pad in order to aproach tourists closer to big animals, stressing them out, invading their privacy and vital space (specially the ones with little babies), and also with actions drivers are exposing to more risks to tourists.