US
Beautiful area filled with amazing wildlife, fantastic scenery and friendly people!
My wife and I visited Ngorongoro Crater in the summer of 2017 and had an amazing time. Our stop here was part of a larger, week-long safari throughout Tanzania so our time was somewhat limited, but our first day began with beautiful panoramic views of the crater from above before later driving into the crater for a day of wildlife viewing. The vastness of the crater kept things from ever feeling crowded, and we enjoyed seeing a variety of animals including lions, giraffe, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, gazelles and much more. Watching the sun go down as we drove out made for one of the best views during our time in Africa.
On our second day, we did a guided hike to Olmoti crater with a park ranger. While the terrain was somewhat steep, the views at the top were well worth it and we would highly recommend this trip as a nice alternative to driving around all day. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave us lots of facts about the local area and animals.
Overall, our time in the Nogrongoro crater area was fantastic, and I wouldn't hesitate to return on a future trip to Africa or Tanzania.
CH
Perfect Ugandan Adventure
We were two families of 10 people who used Jungle Safaris to tour Uganda. We had a fantastic adventure with a variety of experiences. We went to several national parks and saw animals including zebras, elephants, chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. The tour was professionally handled, and our tour guide was knowledgeable, accommodating and a pleasure to get to know. I would recommend Jungle Safaris to anyone who wants to experience all the beauty that Uganda has to offer.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent package organized by Raphael. Our driver and guide Joseph was informative and so the best
We had an excellent safari. Everything was organized to perfection.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nationality: Italy Message: Volevamo ringraziare il nostro caro amico nonché fantastica guida David
Nationality: Italy
Message:
Volevamo ringraziare il nostro caro amico nonché fantastica guida David che grazie alla sua esperienza ci ha consentito di vivere un esperienza indimenticabile tra i fantastici parchi del circuito del sud Tanzania, chiunque intenda avventurarsi in questa splendida terra non esiti a contattarlo sarà sempre al vostro fianco con la semplicità e l'educazione che lo contraddistinguono, inoltre cosa importante per una guida safari ha gli occhi dappertutto, non vi farà mai rientrare al campo senza aver visto tutto quello di cui il parco è ricco. Insomma io e mia moglie ci siamo affidati a lui e ne siamo più che soddisfatti dopo due anni siamo ancora in contatto
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most memorable tours I've taken, exceeded all expectations, wonderful safari, and guide.
While planning this safari, we had many questions, having not been to Tanzania before. Responses from Africa VIP travel were always quick and complete. The tour was fantastic and our guide, James, was very knowledgeable about the birds, animals and their behavior and was always finding something wonderful for us to photograph. Our tent camping in the Serengeti was an experience I'll never forget, comfortable accommodations , excellent food and great staff. All other lodges along the way, were also very nice and comfortable with friendly and helpful staff and exceeded all our expectations. I would highly recommend Africa VIP Travel for a wonderful safari experience and great value for the cost.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Supercalifragilisticexpealygoshious!!!!
.fantastic experience.We choose the budget version,great to be IN nature ,uor guide shared the beautifull paradise of Tanzania with us.well organised,Frank Mella picked up in our wishes and concocted the best formula for us.excellent coock.We felt priviliged to see the beauty and pure nature and were lucky to see more than can be expected.I saw a lot of amazinge and beautifull things in my life,but our safari was an absolute highlight.
To be recommended!!!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 Days at Mikumi National Park
We booked the 3-Day-2-Nights-Mikumi-Safari just few days before starting from Zanzibar in August 2015 and had great three days at Mikumi National Park.
Abdallah was very helpful and organized everything professionally, including taxi rides to and from Zanzibar airport, flights ZNZ-DAR and DAR-ZNZ, stay at TanSwiss Lodge and offered a fair prize.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip of a lifetime, a company that stands for Trust and Service!
I’ve had the pleasure of using Tembo Adventure and Safari for three group trips from the US to Tanzania. The three groups involved 37 people, all of whom had a wonderful experience. We have worked with Tembo to plan for another group safari in Tanzania for May 2016. When you are responsible for thousands of dollars of people’s vacation money you want no unpleasant surprises with a tour company. What you want from a company is service and trust. Tembo is a company that I can literally trust with my life in wilds of Africa. Although the company is relatively new, their experience is vast. Their attention to detail, safety, and their ‘can do’ attitude are impeccable. Their vehicles are comfortable and well maintained, and the resorts they have recommended were all first class. They will work closely with you to tailor your trip to your interests and your budget. We have been thoroughly impressed with their knowledge of the African animals, their habits and habitats, as well as the plants, ecology, and ecosystems of the country. Living all their lives in the region gives Justin, Epimark and all their guides a deep understanding of the culture and society of Tanzania. I can highly recommend Tembo Adventures for your “trip of a lifetime”. I was so impressed with their operation that I agreed to be their point of contact in the United States. My contact information is available on their website at http://temboadventure.co.tz, and I would be happy to answer any questions or provide further information.
CH
Trip to Lushoto and Pangani
Joseph and his team did a great job! We drove from Arusha to Lushoto, where we had a wonderful 3 1/2 hours walk through the forests with a beautiful view, especially in the end. We went for dinner in town and stayed there for the night.
The next day we drove to Pangani where we stayed for 2 more nights near the beach. We went snorkeling one day and enjoyed the beautiful beach and the amazing food.
It was a wonderful trip and the team told us a lot about the African culture and about the places we went to see :)!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gail at Pembury is fantastic! Our trip far exceeded our expectations!
After researching more than 60 ‘safari’ planning companies, I selected Pembury. Pembury was the most apt to design a trip ‘just the way I wanted it’ and within my budget.
I worked with Gail in planning this ‘trip of a lifetime’ for my family and she far exceeded our expectations. Gail was thorough, knowledgeable, responsive, and flexible. She’s also a great negotiator as she negotiated upgraded rooms in several of our hotels.
Our lodging in Cape Town (Radisson Blu), Sabi Sands (Cheetah Plains), White Plains (Oliver’s), and Victoria Falls (Royal Livingstone) were all 5-star. The rooms were spacious, well appointed, and comfortable. The meals at the establishments were excellent too! The Radisson and Royal Livingstone offered impressive breakfast buffets. All the meals at Cheetah Plains were incredible and even though I’ve only been home for 3 days, I’m still dreaming of their meals and their amazing setting. I bring this up because the first night we were seated at a U-shaped table surrounding a fire overlooking the wildlife in the watering hole. Chef Paul and the entire staff were the finest we’ve ever experienced. We will definitely return to Cheetah Plains and the outdoor showers were great too.
Our tour guides (especially David with Paradise Tours in Cape Town) were on-time, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about their areas. The transfers between airports and lodges were excellent too and were always on-time, easy to identify, and helpful. It made our trip easy.
We really enjoyed our Cape Peninsula tour in Cape Town, the Elephant Ride at Victoria Falls (one of my favorite experiences), and our day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana from the Royal Livingstone. If you have the opportunity, do all three as they are certainly must do’s for any traveler.
The highlights of our trip were the animals and the people. We weren’t sure how long it would take to see such wildlife but within minutes, and even within the Cheetah Plains compound, we were seeing the Big 5. At Cheetah Plains, we saw 11 separate lions within a 2-hour period of time plus we saw Elephants, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Leopards, Rhinos, Hippos, Zebras, Monkeys, Cape Buffalo, Hippos and so on. Too many animals to name and thousands by the end of our 12-day adventure! Then the watering hole situated by the swimming pool at Cheetah Plains was a great place to watch wildlife during the day as elephants, monkeys, deer, cape buffalo, warthogs, giraffes, and so on came in for a dip and sometimes a complete mud bath spa treatment! We were so close on safari, you really didn’t even need binoculars as you were only feet away from these majestic animals.
Now in Chobe, you spend the morning on a boat ride viewing hundreds of elephants grazing and swimming, hippos, cape buffalo, crocodiles, birds, etc. which was a great addition to our safari viewing. The afternoon game drive was good too as we saw hundreds more animals but were restricted to staying on the road.
The other highlight was the people of Africa. They were so welcoming, friendly, helpful, and had the largest smiles. They won our hearts over and we will definitely be back.
Pembury’s impeccable service and attention to detail will make us repeat customers. I am a seasoned travel and due to my experience with Pembury, I will always recommend Gail and the entire team as they work magic! Thank you for exceeding our expectations and making this a true 'trip of a lifetime'.