50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime trip
I cannot recommend Maasai Wanderings highly enough. I and my daughter travelled through Tanzania with them (organised by our excellent UK agent, Bushbaby) and everything was superb, from the organisation to the accommodation to what we actually saw (which was nearly everything). We went from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorogoro, Oldupai Gorge and the Serengeti.
Our guide Chris was absolutely incredible. We really appreciated his kindness and helpfulness, his super knowledge of all the wildlife, his excellent, safe driving and his good humour. We felt very looked after; it was great to be able to hand over responsibility for the logistics so we could really enjoy everything. Chris even put up with our terrible singing without a word of complaint. The trip was a legacy from my mum whom we sadly lost two years ago, and it really was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We loved everything and had a truly wonderful time – even better than we could have imagined. We will remember it forever.
Thank you so much to Maasai Wanderings, and especially to Chris.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari tour in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Emma provided us with an excellent guide and a good cook. We traveled with two teenagers who were just impressed by this great tour. We highly recommend this safari company who is runned with an ethical perspective and contributes to the promotion of women in the Masai communities.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice safari, old and broken vehicles and poor staff
Although Safari was amazing and we get to see all animals, there's a huge room to improve in staff/drivers and vehicles. Our vehicle was broken two times, we've change to another vehicle, and this was broken again. Drivers due not explain many things, and they drive looking all the time the mobile phone, so the trip was not safe. They don't provide you waters even it's included on the price, you have to request them all the time. On a stop to a restaurant, the driver and vehicle has disappear without saying nothing with all our bags, because they have to repair the vehicle, a bad experience. Price is good.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect and spectacular holiday with Speke
Very good service. A professional, very friendly and competent guide. The safari was perfectly organised and all expectations were exceeded. With pleasure again. Recommondation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our family of 5 were so well looked after by Johnnie- highly recommended - he took us to Croc Valley
Highly organised - effective communication. Great!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kili August 2016
I really enjoyed my experience with UBON. They did a great job making sure we were taking care of up to and including our climb. If there were any issues they followed up right away.
Overall I had a great experience and would use them again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 'Bucket List' Adventure
What an amazing experience! Nicholas was very helpful during the planning phase. Our driver and guide was Chris who did a great job. He was very informative and accommodating. The drive out to Volcanoes National Park was breath taking and the accommodation and food near the park was really good. The hike up to where the gorillas live was very strenuous and not for the faint of heart. If your hiking abilities are not strong, then the park guides can put you on an easier hike where they know the gorillas may be at a lower level. The one hour spent with our gorilla group is something that will stay with me forever. Sitting down just a few meters away from a 600 pound silver back is beyond words!! Kudos to Gorilla Trek Africa for creating this wonderful experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The 'Big 5' and More!
I was very impressed with my experience from start to Finish. Mike communicated very well through the planning process and our driver and guide, Joseph took over from there. Joseph was amazing. His knowledge of the Masai Mara is very good and he managed to get us to see the big five on the first day! We were on a five day trip and Joseph gave us different options along the way and let us dictate the flow of the safari. This was the first of four safaris on this trip and they certainly set the tone. Two thumbs up!!
straightforward, flexible, it all works and that is all we need
and that is all we need to say, isn't it? and the rest of what I write here is just to fill the space remaining
US
Darren planned a great, kid-friendly, Southern Africa safari for my family of four.
I reached out to Compass Odyssey in fall 2015 to plan a safari vacation with my family (including kids aged 10 and 13) in summer 2016. I had some ideas about what we wanted to do/see, but I was a bit overwhelmed by the options, especially the travel arrangements within Southern Africa. Darren took my ideas and came up with a few different itineraries, and we chose to go with a self-guided trip to Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, and Chobe. The lodges and activities he booked us in to were all first rate, and given our advance planning, we were able to get flights between South Africa/Zambia/Botswana that minimized travel time. Darren also arranged for travel assistance at the Zimbabwe border crossings to ensure that everything went smoothly. The entire trip, including 3 different lodges, numerous travel transfers, many new friends, and countless amazing wildlife sightings, went off without a hitch, thanks to Darren’s expertise and planning.