35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of my life! I can't wait to go back.
I just got back from spending 2 weeks in Tanzania, it was truly the trip of a lifetime, and I've had a lot of amazing trips - Galapagos, Patagonia, Easter Island, Peru, Bolivia, Vietnam and Cambodia - to name a few. But this trip to Tanzania was by far the best! I did a 4-day 3-nights safari in Tarangiri, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. I was amazed by how many animals there were and how close we got to them - lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, hyenas, cheetas, leopards, gazelles, impalas, warthogs! There was no need to use the binoculars because the animals were right there.
My best night was the night spent at Kati Kati tented camp, it's just what it sounds like, a camp with tents in the middle of the Serengeti. The tents are true tents but somehow they have a proper toilet, sink and shower, but you get the full camping experience along with lions roaming through the camp at night, it was amazing! My only regret is that I didn't spend another night there.
In addition to the animals and scenery, I have to mention the people, everyone I came across was so nice and genuine.
After safari I went to Unguja (Zanzibar for those of you who haven't been yet - Zanzibar is an archipelago and the island everyone calls Zanzibar is really Unguja). I stayed in Stone Town which is very nice with it's historic winding streets and alleyways, beautiful carved Zanzibar doors and great shopping. Visits to the Slave Museum, Prison Island (to see the giant tortoises) and Jozani Forest (to see the red Colobus monkeys) are all a must! However, be warned that Stone Town is VERY touristy and you will constantly be approached by people trying to sell you things.
After Unguja I went to Pemba Island, also in the Zanzibar archipelago, which is the opposite of Unguja, there are hardly any hotels or tourists and the beaches are pristine and no one will bother you. At low tide you will see the local women collecting seaweed to sell while the children clean clams in the tide pools. It's a very special place. There's not much to do there unless you like scuba diving in which case you must go to Swahili Divers. I stayed at their cottages (Gecko Lodge) and had 8 amazing dives, I saw coral that I didn't know existed before.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service at all levels
Great trip with Dona looking after us. He was like a part of our family. What an unforgettable experience Uganda was!!!.
The happy smiling people and the beautiful country. Great lodges with great food. Saw everything with the rear leopard on our last evening game safari in Queen Elizabeth Park
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great time to be hosted by Killtime crews. Excellent hospitality an their service are best.
Great communication with crew members. We experience great things from different people and was nice to meet them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 night Amboseli and Masai Mara Safari
I used Let’s Go about 19 years ago to book some safaris while I was backpacking. When my parents and I decided to go on a safari I checked with several tour providers. I remembered Let’s Go and checked with them. Their pricing was competitive. Simon Njuguna was our advisor. We communicated via email and responses were quick. Our trip was amazing. I highly recommend Let’s Go Uniglobe.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from Tekko Tours in the planning and execution of a once in a lifetime safari.
Tekko Tours were excellent. They distinquished themselves from others in my initial online search as a value for money provider by starting their safari on Day 1. Thereafter, Carol was quick, responsive, patient and creative in answering my many questions as we developed a programme together. She was at the airport to meet us and to pass us over to the first of 2 very good drivers and guides who took us through a 10 day safari. We had a wonderful time in Amboseli, Aberdare, Olpejeta, Samburu and the Masai Mara. The mid-range lodges offered good to excellent accommodation. The safaris themselves were amazing. So I would firmly recommend Tekko Tours.
AR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very bad vehicles, old and poorly maintained and terrible guide.
The attention of Alex and Denis is excellent and they try to fulfill everything promised.
The problem is the vehicles used for the zafari, old, poorly maintained, they break halfway and lost hours on the route with mechanics, as if it were not enough to finish the arrangement I had to pay for the repair with later refund of money . Even there are mornings in which you have to push the vehicle because it has exhausted the battery. This means that the itinerary can not be fulfilled, and late arrivals to destinations are reached.
But even worse is the guide in Kenya (Paul) is lousy, has a bad predisposition to explain, is rude, does not even have a bottle of water to facilitate, which was committed in the contract. And of course he does not have binoculars like the rest of the guides.
The place is wonderful, but my advice is to hire another company to be able to enjoy without suffering these inconveniences.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari experience with trust and comfort
My friends recommended Mwangaza safari and i contacted with company. Their approach is very friendly and reliable. Because sometimes trust can be problem between customers and firms. From beginning till end of safari they planned everything instead of me. My guide was a perfect and funny guy whose name is Asajile(mike) they present very good safari experience without any trouble. I reccomend Mwangaza strongly to everyone
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, exciting, once in a lifetime experience
From organizing to execution, this trip was very smooth. My friends and I were able to arrange an amazing trip at an affordable price. We went to Amboseli and saw herd and herd of elephants, we were able to get great photos and our guide Leonard was awesome. We then went to Nakuru where our guide made sure we got to see the Rhinos. Although the roads were sometimes bumpy along the way there it was totally worth it. Finally we spent two days in Massi Mara and that was an experience that I won't soon forget. We were able to check off the big 5, and even managed to see all of the animals in The Lion King. I'm recommending Bison Safari's to all of my friends and co-workers and can't wait to take my boyfriend on a safari with them.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventurous and fun
It was an amazing family trip. We lived wonderful experiences. From elephants in the night near our tent, the roars of lions and the hearing the hippos going out to eat at night. We will never forget the breathtaking sunset. We loved the boat safari on the delta and the many game drives. Hennie and Elmare were the best guides ever!
RU
20-35 years of age
Really unique experience!
Thanks Daily Expeditions for organizing my tour to the Maasai village! The day before that tour I had a trip to Chagga village and was quite impressed, but I didn't expect that trip to Maasai village will be so different! I have seen true tribal life, asketic houses, sparkling dancing and singing and incredible process of obtaining fire from two pieces of wood. Everyone was so friendly! Our guide Eduard, who is also a member of the tribe, told just a sea of very interesting facts about Maasai people. I asked many questions and he answered all of them carefully. His english was very good. He also helped me to chat with local woman, and it was fascinating! I've bought a couple of beautiful hand-made souvenirs from them and prices were very reasonable, not what I expected :D After the tour we've visited Maasai market, where I have seen a true african life, but I was surprised that everything there was fresh and smelled very good! I only regret that I didn't many photos, because my camera was already full afrer saffari!:D