50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience on safari in Tanzania with Bensons Safari
Our amazing time on safari in Tanzania was filled with incredible breathtaking scenery and wildlife experiences. We learnt so much about the country, the history and life in Tanzania. We saw so many different animals and birds that we just didn't have any idea we would see while there.
It is hard to define highlights as it was all so good, however we loved staying at Kubu Kubu tented accommodation in the Serengeti and Tarangire Safari Lodge tents in the beautiful Tarangire National Park.
Our guide, Peter, was fabulous. We would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a local English speaking guide.
The only thing we might do differently if we did this tour again is to perhaps stay more than one night at a couple of places and do half day tours and enjoy more of the facilities at the accommodation venues. We only got the opportunity to swim at two places due to timing of pool closures in the evenings.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Our family of 5 recently did the 6 day safari with Becon safari. The
communication and booking through Robert was excellent and prompt. We were
picked up in Nairobi, went to Ambosili, Massi Mara and Lake Nakuru. The
accommodation and meals were very good.
Our guide was an excellent driver, polite, friendly enough, found and
showed the big 5, and many other wild animals, which in itself was
fantastic! He also spoke to the front desk at one of the lodges and
promptly got us a room when ours wasn't ready at check in, which was very
much appreciated after a long day of travel.
Beacon Safari was easy to book, took care of all the details, and a good company to go through if thinking of going to Kenya.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari and co provided the perfect framework for an outstanding holiday.
As a woman travelling alone to Africa, I needed to know that the details of the trip were taken care of so I called Mike at Safari and Co and he came through with flying colours. My vacation to Zambia (Norman Carr Safaris) Botswana (Pangolin Photo Safaris) and Zimbabwe was a trip of a lifetime with not a hitch, not a problem and this I owe to Mike. Given his knowledge and contacts he was able to stitch together my itinerary using reputable guides and transportation companies. From the moment I landed in Lusaka to the sad moment I left Kasane on my way home, everything was seamless. Without a doubt, Mike will be handling the next trip to Africa....and the one after that.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing!
Everything worked like clockwork with drivers/transfers! The lodging & food were very good and amazing wildlife viewings/spottings (even an elusive leopard) and gorgeous Kruger Pk vistas.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow! Better than I could ever have imagined. Saw the Big 5 by our second ride out! AMAZING!!!
Dave took care of us from the minute we arrived. He is the host with the MOST! He made sure we knew where to eat and arranged a cab to get us there before our Safari even began. Marc was our guide:I never met anyone so passionate about his job! He kept in contact with the other drivers to update animal sightings. He taught us so much about all the animals and answered all our questions. What an adventure! Eating a delicious meal, prepared by Dave and Marc, beneath the African stars, like a dream!
If you want the best choose Flexi Tours!
Thanks again Dave and Marc!!
Liz
USA
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical
The physical beauty of South Africa is simply amazing. The food was wonderful and the value of the US dollar against the Rand was incredible. We went on Safari in Botswana on the Chobe River, again simply amazing.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-day Gorillas and Wildlife Tour
Everything about this trip was first class. We booked through Nelson who was extremely professional and timely in his communication. Our host for the trip was Bernard, and I don't have enough good things to say about him. The van was extremely comfortable and the budget accommodations they chose were surprisingly great. Bernard was extremely knowledgeable about the landscape, economics and politics of the country, as well as the wildlife we encountered. He made every effort to ensure we had a great trip, including several sudden stop requests for photos or chances to buy a cold pop. The actual safaris they planned were incredible. We were extremely pleased with our gorilla trekking, boat excursion and game drives. We saw schools of animals from lions to hippos to elephants to buffalos. I couldn't provide a higher recommendation for this tour group.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience1
We were in Kenya from Jan. 24 through Feb. 3 this year. I fell in love with everything about Kenya. The beauty, the people, the perfect weather (especially since we were missing the vortex in Chicago) and especially our fantastic safari trip through Savannah Sound Safaris. Our guide Sammy picked us up at the airport in Nairobi Thursday night and was our driver, taking us to a few fun places, on Friday. We left for a 6 day safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli on Saturday morning. Except for the fact that Kenya's roads are the WORST (mostly unpaved), it was an experience of a lifetime. Sammy was the best guide. I felt like we were in the middle of our own National Geo documentary he was so knowledgeable of not only the wildlife, but the people, the weather, the politics, everything Kenya and Africa imaginable. We saw all Big 5 within our first day of the safari. All of the lodges we stayed at were gorgeous, the food was great. After our return from the safari we spent another 3 days in Kenya. We booked two tours through One Horizon Outreach program and had the most wonderful time. The first day we visited a couple of Masai, spending the day with the women, making bracelets, sharing tea and donuts and hearing their life stories. The next day we spent the day with some grandmothers and the pigs they are raising for sale(their "bank"). We got to hold baby piglets, feed the bigger pigs and then made their special chipati bread which we shared while drinking tea and talking to the wonderful, brave grandmothers. The whole trip to Kenya was magical and I would highly recommend it. Also, I would highly recommend Savannah Sound Safaris, not only for safari, but just to have as a driver/guide while visiting Kenya itself. I felt very safe, both with Sammy and with Steve who was our driver the last night there and again to go to the airport for a very early flight to South Africa. I would go back to Kenya in a heartbeat if I could.
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top choice safari for your first visit to Kenya
My friends and I (total of 3 persons) have traveled to Kenya in late February 2019 for a 4-day trip, including Masai Mara park and Maji Moto Eco Camp nightstand, which was absolutely terrific. Nadzua was so smooth and helpful in solving any of the questions that I had, hence without any hesitation, I am happy to recommend BuyMore Adventure as your safari operator.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent adventure in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania
For months, the two of us had been planning our journey through Tanzania, and of course a safari was something we were keen to include in our itinerary. After some exploration and requesting quotes from different companies, Northern Circuit Adventure's Mike Ndallo positively stood out for his swift replies and well-priced itinerary. When asked, he presented us with the necessary official documents, which confirmed to us that we were dealing with a legitimate company.
When we finally set out on our three-day trip through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara and met Mike in person, he struck us as very friendly. He informed us that on the first two days, we would be joined by two Canadian women, who turned out to be great fun to spend time with. Our driver - Godson - was also great fun to be around, because he possessed a very good sense of humor and more knowledge of local wildlife than an encyclopedia. In the evenings, we ate beautiful two-course dinners followed by fresh fruits, all beautifully prepared by our cook. Expecting to sleep in a wafer-thin tent - we were very pleasantly surprised to find that our tent was sturdy canvas with an en-suite bathroom and (cold) shower!
Our third day in Lake Manyara was a bit more quiet, also because of a change of drivers. Godson had a doctor's appointment, and our new driver - still a young student of wildlife management - was rather quiet. As a result, we did not get to learn as much about our surroundings as on the first two days.
But what the new driver lacked in communication he made up for in helpfulness. At the end of our safari he and the cook gladly drove us to the next destination that we had planned ourselves - which was a one-hour drive from Arusha.
So all in all - a very pleasant experience with only one slight hiccup!