BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A good experience
We were a group of 4 and we had a great time at Skukuza Camp.
The AfriTrip is a good option, but the food could be better and sometimes the quantity it was not enough for the group.
The safaris were great with one of the guides. The other (the woman) was terrible and we hardly saw anything with it.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and useful operator
I used this operator to book the Kruger Safari and the hotel in Cape town at the luxury end of the market. The agent I dealt with was very helpful without being pushy. She also recommended where to stay on the rest of my trip, I found the advice very helpful and practical. The hotels in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg were equally good
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good value for money!
We did a 6 day budget safari with Karibu safaris. We Went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Amazing safaris! Prepare for long days in the car though, Kenya is a vast country and traffic is slow.
We chose Karibu safaris due to the reviews on safaribooking.com and everything went according to plan. Our guide was very keen on showing us everything important and we saw so many amazing things! A trip of a lifetime!
As we were travelling on a budget the accomodation was budget and the bathrooms of low standard, not always warm water, toilet that might not flush etc etc. But it was fine for five nights.
The food was plenty but not always super tasty according to our nordic palate. Bring a few bags of crisps and you'll do fine.
I would reccomend that you get a written contract that specifies what's included in your trip and bring it on your tour. We didn't have a problem but other guests (maybe other tour operators, not sure) had discussions about transfers to the airport etc.
Over all I would highly reccomend this safari if you're on a tight budget but want to see as much as possible and don't mind low standard accomodation.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly people which do what they promised
The safari in Kidepo was a great experience, tremendous vast scenery, absolutely no mass tourism
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Relaxed
Communication was clear and service was good accommodation was great.
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience your safari right!
We came to Tanzania with no exact understanding of what prices were and what destination were better. Thank to guys we managed to squeeze quite good safari into our budget, see many interesting places, got a lot of information. Although they haven't got the most comfortable car ever and they are not the big company with huge experience, but they are really good guides and friendly people. And by the way, they are local company unlike many others, so using their services - you support local economy.
I recommend calling them in advance, so they help organize you vacation.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and safe
A reliable company, good car, kind and prepared guide. We went for a private two people and the mid luxury suggested accomodations; all were well managed, clean and breath taking.
Roads and burocracy in Tanzania don't work well, expect to a not so welcoming experience by governor officiers, but fortunately this Company will take care of everything for you.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience
The price was reasonable and good driver, the camp was nice, food was great! Massai Mara is amazing we sow 4 out of 5 big 5s!! I had good time!!!
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Matched our expectations
We did a short albeit eventfull safari in January and I have only good things to say about it and how it was organized. I came to realize the importance of the drivers quality and how that affects the whole experience, in our case his name was Osmam, a well educated and genuine person that had much to show us. Even though it was the first time we did safari I have traveled much in the past and have worked in some of the most prestigious hotels in the world, I feel that it was, again, excellent value for the dollar. The Ngorogoro crater is a must with a Jurassic Park feeling to it. Luxury Herritage camp is an excellent choice with good standard considering how far it is from civilization,, comtact me if you need specifics: [email protected]
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went smooth
Everything was organized well - the driver was always on time, prepared and knew where to go. He also drove safely and kept to the speed limits.
The only issue was the road we took from Lake Nakuru to the Mara, where we didn't go the long way around on tarmac, and instead took a secondary road in terrible condition (he wasn't aware the road had deteriorated). In that instance it would have been nice if we'd selected the 4x4. Due to the road, we arrived too late at the Mara for a decent game drive, but the driver made up for this the next day by taking us on a full day drive with packed lunch where we saw every animal on the list, including leopard. The driver (I think Richard?) was very accommodating like that.
Overall, I would say everything was organized very well!