IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Out of this world
Well what can I say about the great safari experience I had with It started in Africa, to say this company bent over backwards to help me would be an understatement. They did everything I asked and more, from collecting me at the airport and arranging my hotel and doing the same for my return home but lets get to the safari, WOW it was fantastic we started off in Tarangire then onto the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and finally Lake Magyars. The driver and guide were great, stopped when asked and the guide knew so much about the animals. We got to see all of the big 5. Now onto the chef, well the food was out of this world!! 3 meals a day and was top class. The guys would also bring me to local shops in the evening to get some beers and snacks. If I ever have to opportunity to go back to Tanzania I know the 1st call I will be making will be to It started in Africa.10/10
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyable time and extremely accommodating
Overall, an excellent safari. Particularly appreciated the flexibility in making my arrangements as I wanted them including determining exact timing during the safari itself. The accommodations were varied and superb (and the massage at Ngorongoro was welcomed after a day on bumpy roads.) The food was very good, much better than I expected, including the box lunches. I felt like a cherished client. And, of course, the experience with the animals was top-notch. Highly recommend.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Partner in Planning a Safari
Michelle at Thorn Bush handled all of our (many) questions as we had never taken a safari before.
She helped us throughout the process, booked a great rate on the two lodges we stayed, and even double-checked our flights (which had changed that morning) and let us know we had a new departure time before we left.
They are a great operator for a memorable safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
best organised tour operator in zim, absolutely reliable and thorough, great service.
Don't know what to say - everything was simply perfect. Monika found the perfect locations for us and at reasonable rates. She was always available for any questions we had and wherever we went we got detailed descriptions, all the vouchers were up to date and we were expected at every destination. The Safari Source offers a very personalized service and thereby makes you feel important and not just taken for granted. Our expectations were not simply met but were exceeded. Will only book with them in future.
Experience level: first safari
Up & close with wildlife and outstanding service from NCA
Thanks to Northern Circuit Adventure, my husband and I enjoyed a wonderful safari and trouble-free journeys during our stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar. We arranged the safari with Michael, the Director who responded quickly to our emails and answered all questions before the trip. He was friendly, reliable (understood that we were not going by "African time") and checked in on us at every step to ensure that we were picked up on time, everytime. We booked a 5 night safari - a spectacular African adventure! Our guide, Josephat was knowledgeable, relaxed and open. He even helped us, together with the Director, to collect our luggage that had been delayed by Precison Air. We saw the "Big 5" and got close to much of the wildlife. The food was more than substantial with our own chef, Roderick accompanying us throughout the whole safari. Vegetarian alternatives were also provided with some meals. I would recommend NCA to anyone wanting a close up encounter with Tanzania wildlife. 5 stars!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Encounter Africa Safaris made our dream come true even better than we possible imagined!!
Encounter Africa Safari are an absolute amazing, professional, friendly organisation!! My daughter and my self went through this company last November 2013, to do the Gorilla trek, 2 nights 3 days, it was the BEST time of our lives!! They went far beyond expectations made it the most memorable experience. I am SO glad I chose this company. I have raved about them ever since and would HIGHLY recommend them. I just want to say a big hello and thank you to Encounter. I would use them again with NO hesitation. Thank you for creating such wonderful memories and keeping us totally enthralled.
Gorillazzzzz!
If you want to see mountain gorillas I believe this is the best park to go and see them. I went on Sunday 7th September 2014 to one of the entrance points (sorry I forgot the exact location of entrance) of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP. The group was small, arount 5-7 tourists. Before the track the guide/ranger gave us tourist/trackers a good introduction on what to expect and the do's and don'ts. Thereafter the guides were informed by the rangers where our gorilla family was found. Because they are walking, foraging and eating, they are not fixed in one spot. Then the tracking began. I am not a sporty and I was a bit scared now and then climbing up and down the slopes of the mountain, but they all provided us with a stick and you could choose a porter to carry your daypack and to assist you. I have to admit that I was holding the (female?!) porter's hand for almost the whole trip, but they all really helped out: the guides, the porters and the rangers. It was a very nice experience, they were all very professional and we managed to find the gorillas after around 1-1,5 hours hike. We saw them eating tree bark and sitting together. They (the gorillas) saw us, but for the main part they simply ignored us and allowed us to be in there habitat. We also saw them swing in a tree and sit far above us. After we had spend 1 hour with the gorillas we hiked back through the forest. The silverback said his goodbyes to us with a big fart :-). After around 2 hours hiking we came at a parking lot where our drivers were waiting for us with the cars. It was a well organized and wonderful experience and we were all rewarded with a certificate :-). We were lucky with the weather, because during the whole track there was no rain. Nice experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day Gorilla trekking
I had a amazing tour in Rwanda.Booking and planing the tour was very easy,pleasant dealing with gorillatrekafrica.com.The Guides are very knowledgeable.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience, I could not be happier!
The East African Voyage took me on a 8-day Kilimanjaro trek followed by a short 2-day custom safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater and week-long Zanzibar holiday. I could not be happier with the service provided (including flights, transfer, hotel arrangements etc). This trip was in the planning for 6 months and during this period I had full support from Faith Kimani @ EAV, who helped me understand every option I had and clarified my many, many doubts with clear, complete information every time. During the climb we were assisted by an amazing crew of about 40 people - every one was kind, helpful and knew exactly what they were doing. Our trip leader, Mr. Victor Kynionga, cared for each one of us as well as his crew with extreme attention all the time. We felt safe and well instructed all the time. Food was great & plentiful, as well as all the equipment used in the trek. And, besides that, the whole crew was really friendly, caring and fun - just really pleasant people to be around! They literally went out of their way to make sure we all had a great time and the best chances possible to reach the summit safely - they even considered changing our itinerary mid-climb, when at one point we discussed if that would be best (we decided not to after all). After our successful climb we went on to an AMAZING safari, custom built for us considering we had little time, and again EAV's service was perfect: the safari sites were amazing and our hotel could not be better. For Zanzibar, same thing. Thank you, East African Voyage team! Thank you Faith, Victor, Ray, Big Mamma, Karim, Gasper, Daniel, Jerald, Nuru and all of you who made this trip the best of my life!
Could not have been bettered
Excellent service; someone always available to help and advice from initial phone call to returning home. Safari and accommodation surpassed my expectations. Will recommend Somak to all my friends and family.