NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AquilaVenture stand by and for you, to make your Safari an absolute success.
When we (2 persons) were looking for a reliable and professional Safari tour operator, Aquila Venture Tours and Safaris came out to be an operator with a very good scoring. It is also not a big company (4 cars) which ensures you have personal contact with the management of the tour operator. We arranged everything 2 months in advance, but this if of course subject to your own schedule, as they can be very flexible and think with you to find the best program. Bakari (management, there are 2 Bakari’s) was helping me out with the planning and the costs via Whatapp. This all went smooth and the communication was good. We payed a small amount in advance, as a deposit / for the lodges.
We first went to Zanzibar and told Bakari which flight we would be on and he confirmed everything was arranged. On the day of arrival, Bakari first came to the airport to welcome us and handle the last part of the payment. This all went very quick and good.
After this, Bakari (guide) came with the Safari car and showed us where we would spend a lot of time in the upcoming days. The car :’)
The Serengeti NP is not around the corner. A lot of the tour operators drive from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport. Arusha is the fastest way, and so did we. The driving of Bakari was absolutely astonishing. He did so well, especially in the parks, with sometimes extreme rain and flooded, slippery roads, he managed to guide us safely through the park.
The lodges Embalakai and Farm of Dreams were both great. I can recommend them wholeheartedly. If you are in the park and have the chance to sleep in the Embalakai camp, I really advise to do so.
We have seen so many wildlife in just 3 days. The big 5 for sure, but also so much more. Bakari (guide) was so sharp and could see wildlife we did not see with our binoculars. He was just so trained, really impressive.
The lunches and the service was perfect. In the end, we were brought to a hotel in Arusha were we spend the night as our flight was leaving the following morning and Bakari (management) came to the hotel especially to hear from us our experience. Very impressive to see how far the company is going to make sure you had a wonderful time. They even brought us the following day to the airport which was so nice, good service.
They wash the car in between and ensure that after every safari, the car goes to a garage for inspection. Safety and Quality is standing very high for them.
So, the Serengeti NP, Ngorogoro and all that we did, together with Bakari / Aquila Venture Tours and Safari’s was really an amazing experience and I would recommend them to you all.
Bakari’s, thank you for making it a succes.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy and pleasant to deal with especially how late notice our group provided.
Lindie was very easy and pleasant to deal with via WhatsApp and Email. Loved every thing stated on the itinerary especially the safari and seeing the big 5. You can tell Lindie has a passion for this line of work and especially her own country. Thanks Lindie for the memories gained of your beautiful country.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seven By Far 4 Life!
Seven By Far went above and beyond for me in so many ways. I initially booked a 15 day East Africa itinerary throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Sylvester was very patient with my many requests and questions which resulted in expanding my itinerary to 18 days so I could visit multiple tribes and villages throughout my journey. Sylvester, Hassan, Cosmas and Cholo all worked together as a seamless team and addressed all my concerns as a solo female traveler. The flexibility and care shown to me was amazing and very much appreciated. I anticipate booking additional travel plans with 7BF in the future and have already recommended them to all my friends and family. Thank you for taking such good care of me.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvellous experience
Me and my sister booked an experience with Hekima Safaris East Africa from accommodation to Safaris. We went safaris with them with for 8 days and we had a great time. I really appreciate the spirit from the team they were really informative, helpful and very friendly in addition our guide was really professional. I can strongly recommend Hekima Safari's to everyone as I’ll definitely repeat the experience with them :)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very organised, trustworthy and great communication, would recommend and use again
Booking a tour company from the UK was challenging but Oakland Tours and Safari made it so easy. The communication was excellent and whilst I booked nine months in advance they kept in touch from time to tint to give me peace of mind and were flexible with changes made. Travelling as a family they made us feel safe, were very accommodating and nothing was any trouble. The drivers were very courteous and always happy to help and go the extra mile to make all the members of my family happy, which was no easy task with teenage daughters and excited adults. It was very thoughtful of our driver Moses to go back to a location in the hope of finding the lion just to make my husband happy even when we had not asked. We hope to use them for another tour in the future as the go to your company. Cannot recommend them enough. They made our safari holiday special.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice and responsive operator.
We had a wonderful experience and great service for an honest price. Everything was arranged perfectly. From pick up to drop off, Everything went smooth
SE
Amazing Safari experience with the best Tourguide !!
All was very well organized from the booking procedure to arrival and departure, perfectly communicated. The Tourguide gave us information in detail before our travels and still it was above all our expectations! Fantastic service overall at the hotel and especially thanks to our guide and driver Francis who really helped us see the Safari and surroundings in the best way possible. He made sure to tell us all the important facts of the animals, the nature and culture of Uganda and was at our every disposal… always with a smile!! Thank you so much for the beautiful days together and for the early morning and late night Safari tours (that was not even included from the beginning !) we will definitely book with you next time again. 5 star ⭐️
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very flexible and enjoyable experience
Lots of patience displayed both in person and via mail answering all our requests to tailor the trip to our exact needs. My family of four including a 9yr old and 2yr old were able to handle trip out to ishasha. The planning was great, and small things like taking us to the East African market at the end of the safari, and quick stops by crater lakes and tea plantations really made our experience special. Special thanks and regards to Francis our guide until we meet again. Love Zepha & fam.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
Me and my fellow friends we did 4 days camping safari in Serengeti national park, Tarangire national park and Ngorongoro crater. The service was nice and we enjoyed a lot. Thank you for the hospitality.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Many thanks to the company "Brilliant"! Our trip was incredible, delightful, informative and picturesque.
I wrote to various companies before leaving, but only in "Brilliant" they answered all my questions and wishes in great detail and quickly. We had a 10-day mid luxury beach holiday & safari in Tanzania. All the hotels, national parks, and the route itself were great. On this trip, we were surrounded by home warmth and care. We completely relaxed and didn't worry about anything.
P.S. We had the coolest car on safari - all the windows were lowered!
