CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organised, good price-value level
We (couple of 60 and 54 years) booked a 20 days private tour with Matoke, including Ziwa Rhino S., Murchinson Falls NP, Kibale NP with Chimps Tracking, 4 days Rwenzori Trekking, Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Vulcano Hike on Mt. Muhavura in Mgahinga NP, Mburo Lake NP and Mabambwa Swamp.
Our Driver-Guide was very knogledgable, friendly and a safe driver. The car was very reliable and we didn't even have a puncture. The chosen accomodations were very good, the food sometimes even excellent.
We had a wonderful trip which fulfilled our expectations.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The entire experience exceeded my expectations.
From our initial communication to the moment I was dropped off, the experience was consistent and flawless. The safari was exactly as described, educational and fun. The team was personable and went the extra mile to ensure the trip was memorable. I would recommend Seven By Far Travel to any friends or family visiting Kenya.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience with memories of a lifetime
We went as a family on safari with Flash Safaris in June 2014. Two of us had been on safari before and for the others it was their first time. Tanzania had our preference, since this is THE land of the famous Serengeti and the Ngorogoro Crater. In our opinion a must see! We have send out requests to several safari operators, but Flash Safaris was the one that made us feel the comfortable partner to book with. They were able to answer our questions/requests in a good, adequate and efficient way. Not that we had that many ‘demands’, but since it is a not an everyday experience you want to have reassurance.
Once in Tanzania, the owner (Edward) himself awaited us at the airport. The next day Edward took us into Arusha town. This was a nice surprise and not something we had expected, but an absolute pleasant experience. Being with the comforting and always smiling Edward, we felt in good hands! He also took us to a restaurant where we ate some very tasty meat. Don't know the name anymore, but 'njiamo tjomo' or something. Try it!
The safari itself was truly an amazing experience. Rajab was our guide, we met him the day before already. He is a very knowledgeable guide and we were impressed by his driving skills and finding the way in the parks; he must have been driving the area for many years already. We did not see many other vehicles in the park, which made it even more special. Flash Safaris had selected mostly tented lodges which were all an amazing experience. Job well done Flash! One night we even had elephants next to the tent! And the food we got was delicious.
When we arrived in Arusha we were welcomed by Magda, the other owner of Flash Safaris. She is from the Netherlands, but lives in Tanzania already for many years and also has an extensive knowledge of organizing safaris. The whole team of Flash Safaris gave us the feeling that they really cared about us and truly organized a safari of a lifetime (beyond expectation I must say). They really know what they are doing and we appreciated their honest feedback on our queries. All in all a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend Flash Safaris to others!
We hope to return to Tanzania one day. Edward and Magda are the best!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari - Amazing Meals - Amazing Hosts
What you see on the website is what get (only better)! Our group of 15 (8 adults 7 kids) from Canada got picked up from our hotel in Jo-Burg and to our amazement all of our luggage fit in the vehicles. The truck was roomy, comfy and offered great game viewing due to it's height and huge windows. Both Chris and Nicky accomadated all our requests which were plentiful due to our large group. Both were pleasant, knowledge and extremely hardworking. Chris was very meticulous and organized which made our trip run smoothly. We heard that the food was good, but is was delicious! Chris was a gourmet chef and prepared more than enough for us for each meal. All of the camping supplies (tents, chairs, pillows etc) were in excellent condition. I would definitely recommend this company to everyone. Thanks for the amazing experience!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Experience
I chose option - three days in a tent. I prefer to have a contact with nature than luxury hotels. Great service - and special thanks to FJ, who showed tremendous professionalism. Great food! Fantastic Dinner times - super delicious local cuisine and wine (good chief). Great evening atmosphere. Tents were too luxurious :) comfortable beds and AC plugs (camera and phone - with full bars service - optional internet in the restaurant in Sukuza) Safari games in small groups so You dont need to worry about seats. Safari is based on luck so I had a good luck. Big 5 checked + Leopard killing Impala next to us!!! Next time I will stay longer. For a last day I recomend Blyde River Canyon!!! The most beautiful Canyon I've ever seen in my life. Great scenic route. I would definitely recommend Safari Outlook.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari - the easy way
From the first moment we contacted Encompass things were superb. They helped choose where to go based on animals we wanted to see while accommodating specific places we wanted to go as well. All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable & helpful. We booked a 5 week private safari so were constantly travelling (mostly by landcruiser). The guides we had were amazing in finding animals for us. Accommodation was mostly safari tents but extremely well appointed. Food was terrific. We had a superb time & Encompass made it so easy to book & enjoy. Highly recommended
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top choice!
We chose Aardvark because they are a local company and their price was by far the best.
The company was great to deal with and they always responded very promptly and thoroughly to our queries.
The trek itself was spectacular. Our guide had a great knowledge of the mountain and plants and made sure that we were well looked after. The food and porters were outstanding and we really enjoyed the experience.
Two tips if you are climbing Kili, read the equipment list on the website and make sure you are well prepared. And secondly, remember that you'll be required to tip the crew at the end of the trip so take some money with you! It works out to about $250-300 pp. This is standard for most companies and a great way to reward to crew for all their hard work!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly Recommended Local Safari Company
We did a Budget Safari Camping Tour (7 days, 6 nights) with Aardvark in Dec 2014-Jan 2015. We visited 4 National Parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) and were overall very pleased with the trip! We chose to have one extra day in Serengeti (total 3 nights), which we highly recommend!
We were two couples travelling together in our own safari vehicle (private tour). We stayed in tents of good quality with comfortable mattresses. The campsites chosen by Aardvark were very good (especially the one in Serengeti, which was small and quite) – always very close to the real wildlife!
The vehicle was equipped with a power inverter (for charging cameras), which came very handy with all the photographing ☺ We had some minor problems with the car, but Julius, the driver, always managed to fix it quickly.
Julius (guide and driver) and Moses (cook) made up a really great duo. They took great care of us all week and really made the trip a memorable and fun experience for us. Julius was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the different animals as well as the culture of Tanzania, although a bit quieter so we had to ask many questions. Thanks to him we managed to see plenty of animals and all the “Big Five”! We appreciated his responsibility, both towards animals and other tourist groups, and he always drove safely. Moses cooked very tasteful food and also taught us Swahili throughout the trip. He always had a smile on his face and spread a friendly atmosphere.
We would highly recommend Aardvark as a local, trustworthy and knowledgeable safari tour operator! Philemon (the manager) was always very accommodating and patiently answered all the questions that we had prior to our trip. He also met up with us at our hotel the night before the Safari to go through the itinerary and answer any questions - a nice and professional gesture. The trip turned out to be just as stated in the itinerary we received when booking 7 months earlier. The safari trip with Aardvark exceeded our expectations!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magnificent holiday
Me and my friends has been to Tanzania for a safari which we arranged together with Selma, we told her what we would like to see and she made us an trip proposal. A few things we changed from the proposal and that's no problem at all for Selma (Makasa). All of our contact went throughout email and i must say she is always quick in answering the email.
We went out for a 8 Day safari, Tarangire National Park, Ndutu, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
During our safari we stayed in Lodges but also in a Tented Camp in Serengeti, what a special place to be ! Surrounded by nature and the wild animals , you become a part of Serengeti , indescribable how beautiful iT is . Our guide Kaliby has done a really good job, amazing how much he knew about the flora and fauna, we have seen amazing coulered birds and mostly he knew the name, and otherwise he looked it up in his, what we called it, 'Birds and animal Bible' . Kaliby is a modest patient guy who could tell a lot about Tanzania's nature and wildlife, we have been very lucky with him , every time when we saw something special and we have seen many !! , he took his time to spend at the place to be. All days except the transfer days were planned in consultation. We have had a great memorable safari in Tanzania, thanks to Makasa Tanzanian Safari's !!
So for those still searching for the right Safari Tour organization i highly recommend, Makasa Tanzanian Safari's.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great experience
very good tour, very animal friendly-for us its very important, we are vegan and love animals, the kruger park is very friendly to the animals, it feels like it´s their home, not the home of the visitors.