US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Hell's Gate National Park by Heather
I took a driving tour through Hell's Gate National Park even though you can actually walk or bicycle through it due to the fact that there are no predatory animals in the park. I saw some zebra, giraffe, and a few types of antelope, but I wouldn't come here just for wildlife viewing. For me the highlight was walking down into and through the gorges. It was beautiful and very interesting. A maasai guide took me down and told me some of the history of the area. And I got to wash my hands in a hot geothermal stream that was flowing down the rocks. The beauty of these gorges is definitely worth a visit. There's a lot of geothermal activity in the park and before we reached the gorge, we drove through an area with a lot of plants that were harnessing that energy, which is a good thing, but it detracted from the beauty of the park. Once you got through that area though, it was nice. I was glad to be driving through because it started to rain right after I finished my hike through the gorge. I would love to go back though and maybe bicycle in the park.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Private Tour/Holiday Package
We had a great time in Tanzania, thanks to Faustin and his team. He took us from the airport even in 3:30 am (because of our flight g hour), so we didn't have to stay until 7 am at the airport for him to come and pick us. We did safari in Mikumi National Park and stayed at Tan-Swiss Lodge (I highly recommend it). We had a private guide and private driver during the whole stay at the country. After the safari, the driver took us to Dar, from where we took the ferry to Zanzibar. There we were taken to Prison Island tour and Spice tour (again we had a private boat and private car only for me and my boyfriend). Our last days we spent in Nungwi village at Mnarani Beach Cottages, where we were just lying on the beach and collecting sunlight. After the holiday at Nungwi, he took us to the airport. Excellent Service. I will recommend him to anyone :)
FR
Magic adventures in Masai Mara, Amboseli and Mombasa
Marascarface Travel agency was our selection as an operator. The lovely and professional people are listening and taking on consideration all your wishes, problems & requests in advance. On 10 days safari private package, we've been in Masai Mara, Amboseli, Diani Beach. Amazing activities and adventures. Kenya is a magic country, and we will be back soon for sure. Personally, thanks a lot for Jacktone, Sharon and Valerie.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful Wildlife Haven
I visited Amboseli outside of the typical tourist season. The advantage of that is that I saw very few other vehicles/tourists throughout the park. The downside is that there's also fewer animals around. That being said though, I saw a wide range of wildlife and the landscape was green and beautiful. I saw many, many elephants, oftentimes very deep in the swamps. I also saw lots of hippos poking their heads above the swamps. There were also lots of varieties of antelopes, zebras, buffalos, ostriches, giraffes, hyenas, many different kinds of birds, and probably many more I'm forgetting to list right now. Amboseli is a wonderful haven for all these animals, and the landscape is very beautiful. It is smaller than some of the other parks in Kenya, but it is truly a wonderful place to see Kenya's incredible wildlife.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The experience lived up to our expectation, and Dan was informed and flexible to our needs. The accommodations were first class, food good, and we saw all the animals we had hoped to. The customized trip to a Water School project in Nebbi District went according to plan, and was a lot of fun.
The only criticism was that the original vehicle we were given had seat belts which didn't work.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife and very kind people
Me and my family went to Kenya in October 2023. It was really amazing! On our two week trip we spent three nights and four days on Safari. We choose to “only” go to Masai Mara, instead of different parks, to be able to see as much wildlife as possible and skipping a lot of time in a car. It was really nice since we had a lot of time to explore different parts of Masai Mara, see the animals in different situations etc. However, if we re-planned the trip we might have done a combination with a park where it is possible to see rhinos (and other animals).
On our trip we also spent some time in Nairobi and in Diani beach. Very easy to get around Nairobi with Uber/Bolt. We travelled to Mombasa/Diani beach with train and it was also very easy. A trip of approx 6-7 hours one way but very pleasant - cheap, clean and on time. We travelled second class, but as we understood first class is not very expensive but a lot more comfortable.
Great safari with Matoke Tours
In February we made with Matoke Tours / Easy travel a 15 days trip to Northern Tanzania. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. It was really fantastic! We have seen a lot of migration, many lions, cheetah’s, kills, birth of a zebra, black rhino’s and so much more.
Everything was perfectly organized. The accommodations and the pace at which we traveled were perfect.
Compliments for our guide Benedict. He discovered with his "eagle" eyes animals we barely could find with binoculars. A great guide and driver. He knew to steer the car always so that you had a perfect position for filming and photography. We had told him at the beginning we have been several times in Africa and knew a lot about the wildlife. That he picked up very well and gave us no standard but the more specific information, so we learned more.
All this means that we can look back on a great time.
Benedict, Matoke Tours and Easy Travel thank you for this wonderful experience!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream come true!
I cannot cover all that is beautiful here - all there is to see and all there is to do. We faced each day with great anticipation and each day was equal to OR BETTER than the one before. The people are so incredibly loving, kind, happy and humbling. Their smiles will forever replay in my mind. The best experience I have had with travel abroad. I dreamed for many years of seeing Africa. My decision to settle on Tanzania was SPOT-ON. Tanzania, you were God’s gift to me! Thank you for this life changing experience.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari and great food
Mike was a great host and we had absolutely no problems contacting him. He met us (my husband and I) before we left for the safari and explained us everything about our 4N/5D safari. The safari was great. Solomon, our guide, made sure we spotted all major wildlife during the safari. He also had great knowledge about the terrain. Moosa, our cook, deserves an outstanding ovation for his spectacular cooking skills. In the middle of nowhere and after a long, tiring safari he managed to put up a delicious pizza (i have no idea how!). The only department which perhaps needs a little work is the planning; the safari could have been a little more adventurous if our preferences matched those of others in the safari. My husband and i wanted to follow lions to see them hunt but the others werent so keen, so we headed to see hippos and rhinos instead. Perhaps Mike can speak to everyone about their preferences beforehand and try to accomodate everyone's common goals in the safari?
All in all, it was a great experience, much beyond our expectations. If i were to visit Tanzania again, i would definitely go with Northern Circuit Adventure for the safari. Great job, Mike!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient and helpful
Waymark delivered exactly as promised. The were professional in their advice and were responsive to our special requests.
Certainly recommended.