IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience and one of the highlights of our trip
Our large group traveled through the Safari with Wild Gaze. We had a great time camping and looking at the various animals. The guides were really informative about the park and all the animals we encountered!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting experience to get the best of both Kenia and Tanzania
Our trip was a magnificent experience guided by the wise planification of Seth and his team, always taking care of the needs of our group and in constant comunication with our group leader. Also the drivers, Alan and Goody trying to give answers to our demmands and the helpful assistance of the cooks Calvin and Goody jr. Our trip was beyond our expectations and we were really satisfied with the organization and the final result.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Ruaha NP safari with very interesting side activities
We had a great safari with Wild Gaze Safaris to Ruaha National Park. We spent 2 days (one night) on the safari and saw all big 4, and so much birdlife. Amazing park to visit for one day. Would not recommend to go much longer as tour drivers stay in the same area around the river as the chances of spotting wildlife are greater there. We also went to a local primary school and although we only planned to stop by for 10-20 min, we ended up spending over an hour because it was so interesting. A huge plus to this safari. Afterwards we went to a Maasai village and although I was very sceptical of its authenticity at first, it turned out to be a great trip as we talked a lot with the only English speaking person in the village (he also spoke Swahili and Maa, which was reassuring).
The driver was the one part of this safari that could have been improved. Both me and my partner are conservation biologists working in Tanzania (Serengeti region) and therefore know a bit about the system. The guide was untruthful or ignorant about many things about the park and the human communities living around it. He was friendly and enthusiastic at most times, but the drive back he was honking almost nonstop, which is even for Tanzanians an odd thing to do. Hence the 4 out of 5 stars.
Ernest (boss of Wild Gaze Safari) is friendly, helpful, honest and straightforward, which was much appreciated!
Thank you for the wonderful experience!
UA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fraud!!!!
Before doing payment we examined the all feedbacks about the company. Everything was Ok. And in 1 day after we did the payment the company diaapearred and many many tourists sticked in the situation that the company did not serve it. I have no idea how can we get back our money.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fraud!
Our honeymoon trip is in 3 days and we just received an email that the company has technical problems and therefore cannot give the required services. You will receive the funds between 45-90 working days. I'm really panicking
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience!
My mom and I travelled with Eagle Eye Safaris to South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda. What an incredible experience! I got some absolutely amazing wildlife shots and a better understanding of my camera. We even did an impromptu night time Milky Way shoot. Karen and Ernest took care great care of us and had some nice suggestions on how to spend the couple of days we were on our own in Johannesburg.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Received an email they have technical problem and won't do the tour that I already paid
We paid in March for a safari on Aug 22. Today I received an email from the company that they have technical problem and won't provide the service. In other words won't provide the tour. We have already bought non-refundable air tickets from USA costing over $2000. I replied to the person, Julius muchiri, who emailed me from Kenya Walking safari company but I haven't received any reply yet. I always had the fear of booking with small individually owned compnies in a foreign country. I won't give up. Will do everything I can to let all African authorities know what happened and seek compensation.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fraud!!!
I booked and paid everything in July.
Now I just received a email saying "
Thank you very much your email,Please this is notify you that the company
has technical problems and therefore cannot give the required
services.Kindly,you are advised to chargeback your card or provide an
alternative method of getting your refund .You will receive the funds
between 45-90 working days.
We are sorry for the inconveniences caused and deeply apologize. we hope
to serve you in future."
And my trip is 10 days in front. what could I do?!!!
And I am worried about my money too!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exciting adventures in the Masai Mara!
Mazingira Safaris provided us with such a positive experience in Nairobi and the Masai Mara. They are based in Tanzania but went out of their way to provide us services in Kenya. Jacob’s fast email responses made the arrangements easy and Peter was there to meet us at our hotel. He introduced us to our driver and guide, Ken, who treated us wonderfully. Ken went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. As South Africans we had been on many game drives, Ken consistently check in with what we wanted to see and do. We really enjoyed his company. I would recommend Mizangira Safaris for any East African travels.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional planning and execution - made our Uganda / Rwanda safari a dream holiday
We had an amazing experience with TrueVine - a team with the right blend of Experience, Energy and Enthusiasm. It started with the trip planning - very diligent and meticulous, and responsive communication. Despite the short notice, all permits were in place ... excellent choice of lodging, in line with our taste. Almost every detail was taken care of - ensuring that lodges provided us a good veg spread, ensuring the distance from the lodge to the trek start point is minimal. They even went the extra mile - sorting out some last minute visa challenges we had with Uganda immigration, taking extra care when one of us fell ill briefly - they tweaked the itinerary to ensure we didn't miss anything.
A special mention for our driver-guide, Patrick. A terrific combination of expert knowledge, safe driving, people networks and friendly disposition. During our drives between National Parks , he would talk about the respective kingdoms, their natural resources , language, people etc. while in the national park, all about the plants / trees / animals / birds and the whole ecosystem. And the local food and experiences that he went out of the way to organize.
Thank you Douglas, Patrick and the TrueVine for creating this dream holiday for us.
We'll be counting on them for our trip to Congo.