35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A truly great experience
Thank you to our guide Joseph and the Management Team with Mary, Thomas and Ismail for a truly great Tanzania Safari experience. Our Group of six enjoyed the two weeks with Joseph very much. He was helpful and friendly all the time, knew everything we wanted to know and was flexible enough to change the itinerary according to our (or the time's) needs. We saw almost everything there is to see and slept in the nicest spots. It could not have been much better! Thanks
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful Uganda
I had three unforgettable weeks in beautiful Uganda. Cheetah Safaris Uganda had planned the trip around the country, so that we got to see as much as possible. We had two guides: Robert and David. Their knowledge of the culture and wildlife was truly impressive.
In three weeks we had three safaris in three different locations, we did gorilla and chimp trekking, were on cultural tours and white water rafting in Jinja.
It was an amazing trip and I will strongly recommend Cheetah Safaris Uganda to everyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime Experience
A friend recommended Gorilla Trek Africa so I decided to contact them. When I first emailed them to inquire about tours to Rwanda they were very professional and got back to me quickly and after deciding what tour to do I booked for my husband and I and we weren't disappointed. On arrival in Rwanda we were met by David our guide who was friendly, had lots of knowledge, good English and nothing was a problem for him. The car was clean and reliable and our hotel was excellent - everything about the tour was exceptional. I have recommended Gorilla Trek Africa to friends as they make your trip to Rwanda a memorable one.
BY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best place with wild animals in the world
Our guide is the amazing man. His name is Godlove. We could see different animals in the wild nature. Food was perfect. You can even find for vegan something taste. Very excellent adventure. Thanks a lot!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
professional and warmhearted! *Mrembooo Tour*
The tours I experienced with Chabo Africa Adventures were always amazing. Ernest has a lot of experience with Safaris all around Tanzania. His Knowledge about the environment, the animals and plants is as a walking encyclopedia. He knows the nationalparks very well and had always the right instinkt where we find the animals we are searching for. He organizes very well and we felt very comfortable with him! He is very friendly and professional!
I apreaciate the jouney with Chabo Africa Adventuere very much and will keep this unique experience always in my mind.
Thank u very much!
DE
Great experience, especially the Mokoro trip. Don't worry too much about malaria!
Being a regular visitor to southern Africa including Namibia and South Africa, I've never been to the Okavango Delta bevor. We arrived in Gaborone via flight from Johannesburg and then took a car to Maun. Since the way is too long (expect min 2 days), we made a stop at the Kama Rhino Sanctuary (which I can also recommend). If you're only been to South Africa before, you'll notice that Botswana is different. It's much less densely populated and there are not many hotels and restaurants available along the way. Most of lodges are in the luxury segment and quite expensive, even for european standards. The road to Maun had many potholes, especially during the last kilometers. The A14 generally had less traffic and a better road quality than the A3. Alternatively, you can fly to Maun as well.
Maun is the gateway to many activities in the delta. Is has quite a lot of accommodations, restaurants, shops and an airport. Even if you can't afford a helicopter flight, you should book a Mokoro boat tour. It takes approximately 8 hours from 8 am until 4 pm. A guide will drive you through the delta while you can relax and enjoy the nature. It's worth every cent. If you come in December, expect the water levels to be low and some rain or clouds from time to time.
Don't worry too much about malaria. It is there but not too common (ask the locals). Take a good mosquito spray with you anyways and keep the doors/windows closed in the evening. We've rarely seen any mosquitos, so I think the health damage done by any medication outweighs the real risk, especially if you're only staying for a couple of days in the southern part of the delta.
PE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tanzanian Experience!!
I went to Tanzania for the safari experience and was lucky enough to meet my friend Mwanga (owner) who not only gave us the best safari tour but also was kind and caring to us, making sure we had everything we needed and the best experience in our trip. We went on a 5 day camping safari with a private jeep, an experienced chofer/guide and an awsome cook; everything exceeded our expectations, we saw the great five, spent time and learnt from the Hadzabe, the Masaai and the Datoga. He and his team are the best, always happy to attend your requests, they are really great people providing a great service in a great place. He also have us the option to have little time volunteering at an orphanage he runs with donations (don't miss the chance to play and spend time with these loving kids!).
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Safari with Zohar
I just returned from Safari organized by Zohar African Safaris, and they exceeded what were my already high expectations for them. Initially, we had numerous pre-trip conversations with Lili Maximillian and Ken Firestone to customize our journey. In addition to wildlife, we wanted to visit with local people and meet with NGOs. Lili arranged our itinerary to accomplish these objectives. Our guide for 9 days was Sammy Sikumbe, a man of many talents -- eight years of elephant research, expert ornithologist, consultant to US zoos and lecturer in US schools, friendly, funny, knowledgeable, speaker of seven languages and player of four musical instruments. A conversationalist who could respond to our many questions on wildlife and conservation, but also the wider context of Tanzania people and politics and culture. Zohar also arranged for local guides - residents in areas where we visited tribal villages -- to introduce us to their people (in Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Eyasi [Hadzabe and Datoga] and Ngorongoro highlands [Maasai]). Finally, Zohar set up encounters with local NGOs working in areas of public health, land rights and conflict mediation - where we gained deeper insights into challenges and solutions to improve local lives, sustain livelihoods and protect traditional cultures and threatened wildlife and habitat. Every night, we enjoyed comfortable accommodations and great food. Elephants rumbled outside our tent one night, we woke and took our cups of coffee to greet them in the morning - a gentle and memorable meeting. I whole-heartedly recommend Zohar to anyone who wants to go beyond the beaten track of other Land Cruisers and engage with the broader context beyond the game parks, as well as experience Serengetiti, Ngorongoro crater, Manyara, Tarangire and other places where extraordinary wildlife gather.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of our lives.
We've just come back from our 5 day safari and it was honestly incredible beginning to end. This was our first safari and we had a strict budget. I contacted so many operators and Best Day won me over, not only because their price was so reasonable, but also because Peter responded to every one of my many emails and requests so promptly and politely. On arrival Peter came to meet us in our hotel and we knew we were in good hands. He introduced us to our guide/drive called Dulah who was a great companion and had a wealth of knowledge on every animal and plant we came across, and also gave us a great introduction to Tanzanian culture. He had the eyes of a hawk and the driving skills of a very experienced driver who knew the never ending routes of the national parks like the back of his hand. Every day was the Best Day, from Tarangire to Ngorongoro to the Serengeti and it just got better and better.
The accommodation Peter had booked was incredible. Eileen's Lodge was gorgeous, but what blew us away was Katikati Luxury Camp in the Serengeti. Such unexpected luxury. Our highlight was eating breakfast whilst watching a family of elephants walk by. And it was certainly an experience living so close to the wildlife. There were no fences so having a guard have to walk you to and from your tent when the sun went down to keep away the animals was unforgettable.
We also went on the hot air balloon ride which Peter organised. Peter and Dulah were very professional and helped me to keep it as a surprise for my husband. A highly recommended experience, floating over the Serengeti as the sun rises, spotting elephants, leopards and lions. Then having champagne and an epic English breakfast in the middle of the park. If you can afford it, do it for sure.
All we can say is that we're happy we chose Best Day. They are a small local company and they provided a friendly, professional and personal service. We couldn't have asked for more.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb experience
Since first contact to the end all the staff were always very helpful and gentle. I had a great, amazing experience in both the 4 days safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and the one day hiking in Kilimanjaro. Friendly guides and cooker. Very good vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser with open roof). Finally, when I had an unexpected situation, manager Silvia met me at the hotel and helped me to find a flight. And for brazilians there are people who speak Portuguese! I recommend going to Tanzania Parks with It Started in Africa.