CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mixed experiences
We hired a car with KianGo Adventure Safaris from Arusha. The advice was helpful in Arusha and Dickson, who came with us to sort out all the issues in Arusha, was also great. However, the car was old, there was no chain and no shovel nor any real tools in the car - which would have been helpful on one of the sandy roads. We had a broken steering wheel stabiliser - but again it was Mr. Dickson who helped us get it fixed in the Serengeti.
So, all in all, we had mixed experiences. Good staff on the ground, but medium quality of car and car equipment.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Roho Ya Chui provided exceptional advice and service in tailoring the perfect safari experience
Prompt, informative, helpful and friendly. Roho Ya Chui met our all our specific needs for information and a high level of detail to help us plan and understand our safari choices. Our flip-flopping between lodging choices was met with patience and understanding. Provided helpful travel options between camps. Most of all provided priceless on-the-ground information to ensure that we made the right choices for us. Was a real joy to work with and strongly recommend Roho Ya Chui as your agent for planning an African experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 6-day safari
There were 3 of us on a 6 day safari, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Our guide was Dennis and our cook was Rhodrick. Both were excellent, especially Dennis who was very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to.
The food was good, fairly simple, but fresh and there was lots of it. The campsites were all clean and Dennis provided us with everything we needed (eg sleeping bags, toilet paper).
We saw loads of wildlife and Dennis always made sure we had the maximum amount of time in all the national parks. He even took a detour on our way out of the serengeti to try and catch a pride of lions for us. And when the shock absorber on our jeep broke he spent 2 evenings at a neighbouring campsite getting it fixed so we didn't miss any game viewing time (kindly charging all our camera batteries at the same time).
Micheal was there to meet us at the start and finish of out safari, and was always quick to respond to our emails when planning our trip. Our only criticism of Northern Circuit is that we had agreed on a slightly different itinerary, spending 2 nights in the northern region of the serengeti, to try and see the migration. When we arrived we were told it wasn't really necessary, and we instead went to a different public campsite in the central region. I think the main reason for the change is that we wouldn't have been able to get there in the time, but that should have been discussed with us during our planning.
Apart from that we had a great time and would recommend this company.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Amazing Adventure in Africa
Researched online for our trip and came across the reviews on Natural Track Safaris. All positive. Emailed and got a prompt reponse from Elizabeth. Told her that it was 6 girls, our budget, how long and what we would like to do and see. Elizabeth put together an excellent package for us which included Sweetwater; Lake Nakuru; Masai Mara (Kenya) and Uroa Bay; Zanzibar ( Tanzania).The accommodations were above expectations - very comfortable and the food was delicious. While in Kenya, Gerard would pick us up every morning and take us on our safaris and other adventures and we were back by dinner time. While on the Safari, Gerard knew the signs of how and were to find the animals. We saw the big five - lions, elephants, cheetas, the white rhino, giraffs, zebras, monkeys, the great migration (wilderbeast) and so much more... We had down time at Uroa Bay. The accommodations there was great as well, so was the food. Spent a day going on the Spice Tour and Stone Town. Our tour guide Khalid was amazing as well. We all had a fabulous time, saw and did everything we wanted to do on this trip. Much thanks to Elizabeth for putting it all together for us and our tour guides, Gerard and Khalid. This trip was filled with fun, amazing adventures and unforgettable memories. Would recommend to all.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Poorly organized and executed two day safari
The safari started with the driver picking us up one hour late. the truck was one that appeared to be from the 60s.... parts of the car were falling off as we drove, there was no air conditioning, the engine was smoking, we had car problems, the driver spoke very poor english, and when getting to the game reserve told him we owed him extra money. It poured rain on the way home (a 6 hour drive) and because the car was so poorly functioning, it also rained inside the car and we got soaken wet. The hotel we stayed at was also very sketchy. They advertised air conditioning but the one in my room was broken, the shower barely worked with just a trickle coming out. Overall, not a good experience.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Unique Experience in Uganda
It has been two weeks in Uganda with one highlight after another. First of all the meeting with the Ugandan people is beyond description, they are friendly and curious about you, and you are treated as a welcome guest, not as a tourist. A culture very different from the one we know in Denmark, but one, which it has been a privilege to encounter. Secondly the nature is breathtakingly beautiful, green, lush and fertile. There is also a rich wildlife, so if you are looking for safari experience you will not be disappointed - we will remember our trip into the midst of a group of chimpanzees with awe for the rest of our lives. Last, but not least we had a local guide and driver, very knowledgeable, seviceminded, and a very good addition to our group, who gave us a great insight into Ugandan everyday life and culture.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
ALL good and beyod the normal call on the transfer from the Hotel through the Zambia/Zimbabwe border
The pick up and transfer from Livingstone airport gave us helpful information.
The arrangements for the helicopter ride were good.
Everything at the Hotel went without problem.
The 'unusual' cross border movement between Zambia and Zimbabwe was handled well and especially as Mrs Lobb left an item in the first car. This item was brought to the Victoria Falls Hotel - for which Thank you.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great place with very very very nice people
The communication was completed, fast and precise.
The reception and the hosts are extraordinary, very pleasant and smiling.
Reservation services for the activities were managed in the perfection.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient with good suggestions of my requirements.
I found Bunson travel had very good communications with telephone numbers available and email addresses all communications was answered swiftly.
The safari was excellent and I shall remember this time for the rest of my life, the game drives were very informative the lodge had excellent service and very good meals.
10 out of 10 in my opinion
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A safari company that feels like family
I can tell only positive things about World Tours & Safaris, in all honesty. Ranging from their communication through to a professional way of conducting safaris and very fair pricing, to remaining in touch, Richard Kilonzo and company have left a very lasting impression with me and my family. We did a three-day tour with them to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater area and Tarangire National Park back in 2009 and we are still in touch and I have recommended Mr. Kilonzo's services to friends and will continue to do so. Before we went on a safari in Tanzania, we obviously researched a number of companies but we chose World Tours & Safaris because they were the most responsive and accommodated our preferences fully. Another very positive impression was that Mr. Kilonzo took the time to meet us in Arusha the day before the safari started and we got a chance to also meet our guide, Edgar, whom we found excellent. We felt very well taken care of and with the apt guiding of Edgar, we were lucky enough to see the big five. An added bonus of the safari was the accommodation, which was also superb. If I ever have a chance to go on a safari in Tanzania again, I will surely look up Mr. Kilonzo and recommend that you do too.