IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
directly contact whit most wild animals and masai people
We want to thank our guide Filippo for his punctuality, friendliness and initiative. We want to thank our cook Sule for his skill in cooking dishes always different and yummy. The safary organization was perfect and we hadn't problems or delays.
If you want buy spices we suggest yuo to go to the gran market in Arusha, because it's very cheaper.
We suggest also to visit the snake park in Arusha, is very interesting and the guide is very expert.
We must to thank Filippo for this suggestions.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
best safari ever
we've seen big five and three times a leopard - best guide, best cook - thanks for all
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Professional, knowledgble and Flexible!
Umubano Tours were very professional, attentive and flexible. While I only had a 3-day tour, Umubano Tours offers dozens of different tours around Rwanda as well as into the Democratic Republic of Congo that allows for a night stay near the top of an active volcano that I wish I had extra time for. I organized my trip through Gilbert who has been with Umubano Tours for around eight years and organized a flawless visit. My guide was Didier who has been with for over four years and was very knowledgeable and open as I would ask questions not only about Rwanda’s recent history, but about the type of food, agriculture, and local traditions. Didier was also very flexible as I had other requests which he was all too happy to arrange at no extra charge. Also, Didier was very accommodating when I would ask to stop frequently to take pictures.
The city tour is very basic and probably could be avoided, but a visit to the Genocide Museum is a must and free of charge.
Visiting the Mountain Gorillas. There is a $700 permit fee and a one-day visit is probably good enough, but you have come this far and I would recommend another day as you will not only be able to compare the different gorilla families, but guarantee you will take the perfect photo/video that you may have missed the day before!
Unless you can guarantee that it will not rain when hiking, here is a list that you should bring: Waterproof Boots, Gators, Higher quality/thicker hiking pants (stinging nettles everywhere!), and gloves. There are multiple options to see the various gorilla families and each brings its own experience. Personally, I enjoyed the Susa group the most as, not only was it the largest family, but with more adult males – there was plenty of aggressive play that really made the experience worthwhile. Depending upon the shape you are in may greatly effect which family/hike you can visit. Some are affected by the altitude (around 8000 feet high) and tire much easier. Otherwise, the hikes themselves range in distance and difficulty – but even the longest hike may only be 2-3 hours uphill one way. The drive to each Gorilla family trailhead may also require a 1-2 hour drive. Porters are also available to help bring your backpack if you prefer.
Part of the fun is that the Gorillas are very active and do move frequently - so just when your guide says you are close – the gorillas have moved even further up the mountain. Additionally, the guides carry machetes and will constantly be clearing a new path throughout the hike. Once you find the family, there is a limit of one hour – but surprisingly it does not go as quick as you would think
The guides are very professional and will all but guarantee you will get close enough for an experience you would not forget!
FI
20-35 years of age
Very well organized trip to Selous
Grass Roots Safaris did very good job to make our adveture in Tanzania perfect. I'll recommend their services.
BH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Experience
The overall experience with Wild Race Africa Safaris was amazing; they were organized, timely and very prompt in their services. we happened to plan our trip during the migration season so we made it just in time for the wildebeest migration and Masai Mara is beautiful. I was a little hesitant with the online payments to a local agent but Simon and team were very helpful and guided us through whole process of designing the itinerary in the best possible manner and arranging for pay pal links for advance payment.
we saw the big five during our 4 day stay and so we were very glad and went back satisfied. must check out the local shopping in the area!!
Excellent first safari
I went with my mom. It was both of our first safari, her first time to Africa and my first time to tanzania (though I have traveled to many other places in africa). Kanuth was professional throughout the whole process. I was only able to book the trip about a week before and was a bit worries that it would be too short a time to plan, but everything worked out perfectly. Our driver Emmenuel was friendly, professional, and spoke excellent English, and made the trip so much fun. We stayed at the Kinga lodge which was beautiful, clean, and with excellent staff. Saw all the animals on the safari except for elephants. Kanuth can arrange anything you want for your holiday as he also arranged for is a small trip to Zanzibar after the safari. Just tell him what you want to do and he can help you plan the logistics.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First African Experience .......memorable!!!!!!!!!
It was my first safari in Africa and it couldn't be better! The trip was really well organized.. Everything was wonderful... the camps, the people, the sightings....Thank you Ute !!!!!
IN
True magical safari experience
Box 100: Can not say enough about what a magical trip that our travel agent simon milambo and his team did for me and my family. If you are looking for customer service, detailed itinerary and fully satisfying informations that will clear off your doubts and value for money, then this is your company. I love the detail of speaking with me on the phone, simon is always on the go with answers to our bunch of questions to see what really I was looking for on my dream trip to East Africa. The itinerary was followed to the latter and each place was incredible, to the tempo and places. Already talking with them about my return trip and only been home 5 days. Super company , wildrace Africa safaris!
The most memorable part of my trip; all 5 senses were engaged at all times the guide George is a super human, Always the fast to spot the Animals, at a point we felt like we were in a lecture room, all details about each and every animal, land scape, people and even life spun, amount of food to the adaptive and mechanic defence of all the animals were just but at his fingertips. Kudos George you love your job will sure recommend you for private guide in our next trip .The people of Kenya and Tanzania, so happy and so welcoming. I wanted to feel the soul and heart beats of these 2 countries and as my head is bowed I am grateful as I did receive. Thank simon keep up the good work. You have a big heart.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Safari with Safari Infinity - Superb!!
It's been a week since we've returned from our Safari accompanied by Safari Infinity in Tanzania. We haven't stopped talking about the great time we had with our guide from start to finish.
What started everything was a single picture posted on Facebook of a lion sitting on a termite mound at sunset. From that point on we had regular communication with Augustine and always got quick responses every time and throughout the year, right up until we left for our trip which gave us the confidence we needed. We did a thorough review of other clients who used Safari Infinity and concluded that this WAS the company to use which did not disappoint. Everything that we planned went as expected. From the Land Rover (very comfortable), full daily sight seeing, great accommodations from start to finish. From tented camps to luxurious lodges, the amazing views to the animals grazing freely around our tent. Going to different National parks and being exposed to the diversity it offered, which didn't disappoint. We were one of the lucky ones to have been able to see and capture the big five including the Black Rhino in the Ngorongoro crater which is a rare sight. Our guide, Karashi, was very welcoming, friendly, funny and his knowledge of the area and wildlife(52 different animals in one day) was totally amazing. We were also provided with a cell phone while on safari in case we had questions or issues, which we never needed, but was another level of comfort while abroad.
In conclusion, we could not have asked for a better company to deal with. Always professional, friendly and responsive to our questions or concerns and looking to make our trip memorable.
Anyone looking to go on safari, Go with Safari Infinity and you will not be disappointed.
The safari was was perfect, giving an unforgettable experience.
From the early planning stage to the end of the safari, the Safari Infinity team were attentive and responsive to all requests and changes. They really take into account your preferences while offering suggestions. We had George as our driver/guide, he was a wonderful person to spend time with, good driver, discrete, excellent birder and great at spotting animals. We stayed in a variety of lodges and mobile camps, which were all very good in their own way. We met with Lucia and Simon in Arusha, to discuss our trip, which was very nice and showed they were genuinely interested in our feedback. We would highly recommend this company.