US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great cultural and scenic experience
I loved my experience in Tanzania mostly for the fact that the locals are the only ones leading the tours and expeditions. I felt like I had a more genuine experience because the hotels, guides, drivers, and porters were all native to the country and there was a lot of open communication about their experiences and perspectives. Plus their hospitality and expertise were incomparable. Everything worked out without a hitch and I have nothing but respect and admiration for the country and its people.
I went on a Safari in the Serengeti and climbed Kilimanjaro and I felt very well taken care of the entire time.
Also, the food was always fantastick.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda is amazing!
Visiting Kibale was part of our trip in Uganda.
We really loved Kibale. We were surrounded by chimps! They were everywhere, playing, fighting, screaming, grooming and mating.
One female stayed in her nest in the tree.
She had a young baby and we think she just didn't want to come out to join the rest of the group.
They were noisy!
It was very impressive, a completely different exerience than the gorilla's.
Our guide was really good. He had lived in the forest for years during the Amin-regime and told us really everything about plants, trees etc.
We stayed in the primate lodge which is only 5 minutes away from the startingpoint for the chimp-tracking. So very convenient.
We liked the lodge. Stayed in one of the cottages.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The five day Okavango Tour was very exciting, enjoyable and memorable and good value for money.
We had a really great time in Okavango with Impala Tours. Our tour guide Andre was very knowledgable, friendly and helped to make the tour very enjoyable putting 100% into it. The boat guides and all the support staff at both camps were very welcoming and helpful. The people involved were very entertaining and informative with their stories. Doing the tour meant that we learned a lot about Okavango Delta and it's life. We thoroughly recommend doing excursion with Impala tours and would definitely do it again.
Thanx to Andre, Zero, School and others involved
Kat and Evan
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 4 days Masai Mara safari
Great experience. We were able to see all the big five. The driver was excellent and very professional in finding the animals.
We enjoyed very much. The visit to the Masai Village was also great. Safari strongly suggested.
Excellent planning and realization of all tour targets
The handling of online inquiries from the beginning to receiving us in Kenya airport all going on with clarity, precision and efficiency. The guide and driver demonstrated with excellent professionalism and taking good care of us in all aspects.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable
Our safari with Zohar was absolutely incredible! From the wildlife to the accommodations to the service we received before, during, and after the trip was flawless. We were met as soon as our plane arrived, and we were taken to the airport as we waved goodbye to our new Tanzanian friends. Every detail was planned, and we were prepared for the trip of a lifetime. Our driver/guide Solomon was knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and accommodating. And of course Lilian, the owner of Zohar, was fantastic as well. She gave me and my family the persnal touch that made this trip so special. Asante sana to all our new friends in Tanzania!
VG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Garden of Eden
My trip was wonderful. I did four days in different parks including the Serengeti. My only disappointment was on my last night in the tent. It was not designed for the cold weather and it was not compatible with the luxury package that I chose. So my last night was not fun at all.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible place for scientists, and probably everyone else!
I stayed at the Makerere University Biological Field Centre (a research centre) in Kibale Forest NP as a zoology student, rather than travelling there as a tourist, so my opinions might not all be applicable to people looking to go on holiday there. But for what it's worth, Kibale is incredibly beautiful, 'untouched' by touristy culture, and still relatively close to a hospital at Fort Portal. All of the Ugandan people we met were overwhelmingly friendly and accommodating, and our forest guides were extremely knowledgeable of the forest and the movement of its animal inhabitants, of which there were many!
I personally saw 6 different species of primate, including chimpanzees, and others in my group saw even more, such as the elusive l'Hoest's monkey. A troupe of olive baboons lived near the research centre and roamed around exploring and causing trouble; they were generally not aggressive and could be chased away if needed - but keep your doors locked! As for the birding, it isn't my speciality but we spent two mornings mist netting on the forest floor and caught ~30 different species of small bird (and a few very large beetles), there was a pair of turacos nesting near the research centre which we saw daily, and a few hornbills that came to eat the insects from our insect traps in the morning; as well as the many birds living in the forest canopy.
The weather at the time we were there switched unpredictably between blazing sunshine and incredible downpours with lightning over the hills, which was fine for us who don't mind getting soaked while wandering through the forest, but may not be ideal for people on holiday - and of course, the weather will vary depending on the time of year. The only downside I could possibly think of to staying there was the isolation from the outside world - barely any phone signal, no internet, no particularly easy roads out of the forest (at least where we stayed). However, as in my case, I'm sure many will find the isolation quite enjoyable!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"National Geographic"-like holidays but in real life !
We were lucky enough to see all the Big Five's animals during our trip. Safari was well organized (we went for the camping-budget option) and gave us the opportunity to have zebras grazing just next to our tent.
A one-of-a-lifetime experience recommended.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such an amazing experience!!
My Tanzania Choice Safari experience was so much more than I could have imagined! The safari trip, lodge experience, food, service, and entertainment was wonderful! I can't wait to go back! I learned so much and made so many memories with Tanzania Choice Safari! Thank you Brenda and Kakasii for such a great trip and hospitality!