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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
#Dream-like experience, # it can't get any better than this.
I lack the words to describe how lucky and grateful I feel with Flight of the Eagle Safaris & Tours; Johan And Elize absolutely blew my expectations. I felt like royalty, not only I always had a sense of safety and reliability with Johan and Elize, but they also became our friends, I could never get enough of Johan's humor and knowledge, and Elize is a wizard when it comes to making sure everything runs smoothly, to the highest standards, and according to our expectations. The places we went to were beyond amazing: luxurious, friendly, knowledgeable and adventurous! As to the safari itself, if you are looking for and adventure filled with beauty and awe I cannot say enough great things, this. is. it. We not only saw "The Big Five" (Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard, Lion), but also had the humbling experience of watching a cheetah devouring its kill from about 5-10 steps away!!! We also saw two mating leopards on a kill (very rare to see leopards together); and saw from up-close a huge, majestic adult lion resting in the inconspicuously in tall grass while other younger lions (big though)and lionesses wandered around us (kind of scary because it was hard to tell their location because of the tall grass). I learned so much I could be a guide at a zoo haha. If that's not enough my family and I took a combined amount of approximately 20,000 pictures!!! that means 20,000 picture-worth sights. I want to go back there so bad, there is no such a thing as feeling home-sick when you are in paradise with two great fun, and personable guides that will undoubtedly become your friends!!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best trips of my life
We truly enjoy our time in Africa with "It Started in Africa" and the safari is great and the Kilimanjaro hike is amazing, the time in Zanzibar is also incredible. I only have good things to say about the company and will recommend it to anyone.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
Tanzania has always been on my bucket list, therefore finding the right tour operator to book our trip with, was very dear to our hearts. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to do but were quite open to other suggestions. We sent an inquiry to several tour operators but I can honestly say no one was as professional, helpful, caring and competent as Materuni Tours. We were very inquisitive and had a lot of questions to ask. All our questions were not only well-answered but also promptly, which was really reassuring.
The itinerary of our trip was always updated according to our wishes and needs, and Ambrose always made an effort to really cater to our interests while still offering us the best experience for our budget. Even, when we experienced a slight hiccup (on our side) with our money transfer, due to my bank making a mistake, Ambrose was extremely patient with us and reserved our bookings until the money went through! We were so grateful to him, as we could only imagine how difficult it must have been to try and reserve all our bookings for us.
Upon our arrival in Moshi, Ambrose not only picked us up from the airport but he also gave us a tour of the town and showed us the hotspots. We then spent the subsequent days on an amazing safari trip with the best cook and safari guide ever! The entire Materuni Tours team is simply wonderful and so friendly; We really felt at home and had the greatest time with them. The rest of our time was spent in Zanzibar (Stonetown and Paje), once again our trip was planned to the minutest detail and we didn't have to worry about a single thing.
I would definitely recommend Materuni Tours to everyone travelling to Tanzania and hope to someday book with them again!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most uniforgettable Trip Ever!
I have been to Tanzania two times and I have done multiple safaris with different companies, Open Africa Safaris provided the most personal, educational, and enjoyable safari yet! Anthony was the name of the guide we had during our safari and he was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and culture. Tim was another guide that worked with the group that went and he was just as delightful to be around! In fact, I cannot imagine having done safari with anyone else! In additional, Tanzanians are very friendly and welcoming people, they made us feel comfortable the whole time we were there. I highly recommend Open Africa Safaris if you are looking for an educational, exciting, and memorable safari as well as time in the beautiful country of Tanzania! Thank you Open Africa Safaris.
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A model of a service oriented company.
There were 8 of us, members of the family, ages 30 to 70 most of us never been to Africa before and one - me- with a couple of dafaris before.
The concesus has been: a lifetime experiece!
Zohar did an excellent job in arranging it all and making sure that everything flowed smoothly with great guides, Sami and Fasal who knew how to find the best corners to watch the animals yet, most of the times only us, without
the crowds.
The planning was perfect from the choice of the itinerary, places to stay and everything else.
Highly reccomended.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have been to African gameparks 60+ times over 30 years; the trip to Uganda was one of the best.
It was one of my best trips, not just because of gorilla tracking, but because the guide Jonah, who was with the four us for 21 days, is the best ever (and I have had some excellent ones) His knowledge of all things Ugandan is encyclopedic, but more importantly his skill in finding wild life is phenomenal. How he spotted distant lions up in tree branches was amazing. A wonderful gentleman. Arrangements made by the agent were excellent, first class accommodations, good food (including fried grasshoppers, BY REQUEST) and efficient transfers. Uganda does not have the game quantity of other parts of East and South Africa (after the Amin era depredations) but has representation of enough, plus gorillas, chimps, shoebills, Nile and mountain scenery, and is uncrowded.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
How to make a visit to the Kruger park and the Blyde river canyon very special
The safari tour was absolutely amazing: I had the opportunity to see many animals very close, to feel in touch with nature and to admire beautiful landscapes.
The blyde river canyon was very interesting and exciting at the same time. I am very happy I had the occasion to visit it.
Andy and Quintin are both wonderful guides, very competent and prepared.
I would say that my first safari was definitely a great experience!
IL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour!
Great tour, included flights from Israel. Good organization and hotels. We had a great time. Recommended.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Adventures.
Muli did a good job organizing my tour and both drivers I had, Anthony and Sam were excellent at spotting animals, friendly and helpful. They are a professional company and I would use again.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing family safari experience!
I’ve found out Makasa and Selma reference looking at internet sites for safari information and immediately my gut feeling instilled me trust of them (usually I don’t online)! Afterwards, I can certainly say that it was well rely on and the perfect choice. Not only professional expert team in safari itinerary across Tanzania and reliable drivers – David & Tom, but also careful of and flexible to our needs. Selma, Makasa team and drivers has become part of our enlarged family too. We’ve been also lucky and saw all BIG 5 and any other animal you could think of over 8 days across Moshi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Masai village!
At the end, we stayed in Zanzibar island for 6 days and again Selma’s selection of Dina’s Kilima Kidogu resort has been excellent … an heaven small lodge on white sand beach and barrier reef in the East coast with the personal touch of the owner Dina who let us feeling like at home.
In a nutshell, I would strongly recommend Selma & Makasa team if you like to live real Tanzania with your personalized tour! Enjoy your trip there!