20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good - but book directly through world tours not an agent
All in all, a good budget safari.
We had a fantastic time, and our driver was excellent at spotting animals, and both the cook and driver were professional, friendly and always helpful. Food was for the most part excellent!
I'd recommend going with this company, but we booked through an agent in Dar Es Salaam, David Kiango, and I would avoid booking through him. He is a fraud and did his best to rip off both us and the tour operator. Him refusing to pay Richard meant the first day of our safari was cut short.
Only other complaint was that the safari vehicle ran into a couple of problems - 2 shredded tyres and ? A problem with the spark plug. The vehicles do cover a lot of distance, but with better maintenance it may have fared better!
Bear in mind when you are booking this that safaris in Africa are v expensive, and this is a budget tour. Tents etc were in reasonable condition, but if you want a more glamorous experience, be prepared to pay a lot more.
NO
50-65 years of age
Our Holiday in Tanzania
Our Safari with Mawere Tours & Safaris turned out to be an experience above our
expectations.
The service of the staff was perfect. The cost of the safari was reasonable. In
fact we had such a nice safari with Mawere Tours & Safaris) we already are planning on going with them again!
I also recommend Mawere Tours to any one i know that have intersts in going on a safari.
All over the score we will give Mawere Tours is a 10!
If there is a formal questionnaire you want me to fill out please let me know.
Best regards
Bjørg
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First-class service and flawless planning
Had a wonderful safari in Chobe Elephant Camp and Oddballs Camp.
Robert from Wild Africa Travel Company was extremely helpful, patient and precise in planning the safari.
Book here and you will have no worries and can focus all your attention on experiencing the wonderful country and wildlife.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellence Tour operrator!!
just a note to say how special you made our safari. From meeting us at the airport, even with a delay, to the stay at the marvelous Impala hotel , to the safari itself and a final transfer to the airport.
The punctuality by John our guide and Abu our cook plus their attention to detail were admirable. The skills, knowledge and enthusaism was very much appreciated by us both. We saw more animals,with a greater variety, than we could have hoped for. Each day was inspiring and our meals were of local, fresh produce and very tasty. Finally thanks to Peniel for his tireless efforts to organise this special week and his prompt replies to all our e-mails.
Mike and Janet
Incredible trip to Tanzania with" Lights on Africa"
Before our trip with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris, we have to admit that we were a little nervous since your operation lesser-known that some of the massive tour operators in the area. We were a group of 13 people from India, However, from the moment we met the Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris team in Arusha, it was clear we had made the right decision and were in for the trip of a lifetime.
Our tour guide, Adam, was a complete joy to spend time with. He was very knowledgable of the local wildlife and customs and was eager to share his knowledge with us. He was extremely accommodating during the trip .
Our Chef Joseph, was equally enjoyable to be around and always had a smile on his face. His food was delicious and provided great comfort after long days on Safari. When we specially requested Banana Pancakes for our final breakfast, Joseph happily obliged and made the best Banana Pancakes we'd ever had.
If given the chance to return, we would gladly use Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris again and would specifically request the services of Adam and Joseph. We will be recommending your tours to all of our friends in India. Thank you so much for providing an incredible life changing experience.
All the best,
Idhant
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 day Safari
The safari went really well and we managed to see the Big 5. The cook Simon did a great job and our guide was of great assistance in locating the animals and answering our questions. All camp sites we went to were clean and wecoming.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, personally interested in their clients, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile
I was travelling alone in Kenya after a conference and Terminal Tours were efficient and very willing to set up a specific tour programme to suit me, even though I was the only person wanting to go to specific destinations. Debbie and Nelson worked well as a team and were interested in sending me on a tour that suited me. I was impressed with their honesty and willingness to give me a memorable tour.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience in a package
With a clear and detailed explanation of the safari, Dan started our safari with a bang. I have visited East Africa before on short trips mostly business (mingled with quick visits here and there). This time, being on a long holiday with my sweetheart, we wanted to enjoy and experience the beauty of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as a whole. Dancom was a great place to start with. We enjoyed the Coastal breezes, exceptional tours, magnificent travels while being taken care with courtesy and professional services. I will recommend Dan and his team anytime for a true East African experience.
US
Value for my money
value for my money, the people were kind, the tracks were on time, my husband and I had a great experience, it was great meeting the manager Mr. Githui
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very well organised tour , good services , professional guide and driver
The safari was perfect, our guide Jackson had a very sharp sense of spoting the wild-life so we had the chace to see almost of the wildlife we expected. Comunication was ok , service also ... though people living in Kenya should change a bit their perspective as they are only focus on "money " to help them promote their comunities.. and so because of this all the tourist are filling harrasted by theor presssue and attitude.
My personal advice for the tour companies that are working with the touristis that they all shall try to talk with the comunities ( Masai villagers , tribes we visit during safaries ) so that they change a bit their behaviour : they are way far from tradition and their main purpose is to swindle the tourist without practically offering anything in exchange.. they only think they are entitled to help for free... we promoted and sustain their comunties just by coming to Kenya and paying the visist to their villages... feethat do not include anything... just entry to booma... anything more they exect payment for it . First I think that they should do somthing to improove their life-style conditions, easy things that will not affect their traditional leaving in any way or change their spirit ( for start clean their spaces. We visited Wasini protected coral island.. and everywhere you could find pets, bottles, canns between mangrooves and corrals... not a nice sight and the community did not understand what " protection " means .. they are ony interested in the entry fees and not too much in protecting the nature ). Everybody knows what to expect when travel to Africa, but enviroment and wild life need to be protected , not explored so much.. in Masai Mara is a real chaos, every car is travelling free from roads, totall mess and stress for the poor animals ..and this year was poor in tourists - about 30% then ussual ...I do not want to imagine how it was in " good days "... in Lake Nakuru and Amboseli thinks are much better organised and car follow only the roads route , so animals are not so stress). MAGNIFICIENT AFRICA - a wonderfull land full of wild-life and tradition , one in a ife time adventure.