65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An interesting and well-organised package, with one major flaw in our arrival transfer arrangements
On the whole a fascinating insight into a country new to us. Generally well thought out and well packaged, with some excellent interactions with African staff. Knowledgeable and amenable safari guide. Transfer arrangements to the isolated Sadaani National Park need review and amendment. Accommodation location, facilities and food were excellent both in Sadaani and on Zanzibar.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely people, tasty food, great safari experience.
We, two adults (49y, 43y) and two children (12y, 9y), had a great time in Mombasa (Bamburi beach) and a 4 day safari (Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli and Mzima Springs). In total we stayed 13 nights.
The beach is beautiful, however the beach boys are annoying, you really do not feel comfortable to try a walk at the beach.
The hotel had great swimming pool and entertainment during the whole day, with all-inclusive you really have excellent food, drinks and service.
The 4 day safari was for sure a highlight: it is a long drive during the first and last day, but it is worth. Safari means that you need to wake up earlier every day as during the morning is the best time to see the animals. Late in the afternoon as well. Amboseli has lot of people doing safari, but you see a lot of animals and birds. Mzima springs is unique, it is a place to visit if you want to see a lot of hippos. Tsavo West and Tsavo East are very different, the first you might not see as many animals as in Tsavo East, however only in Tsavo West you might see the Rhino.
At the end we saw all Big 5.
Tips: do not buy souvenir at the Curios during the safari, it is way too expensive. All items are not priced, thus it is a matter of price negotiation. If you still want to buy something, ask for the price and offer maximum 1/3 of the asked price.
Please make sure to have the local currency with you (Kenia Schilling), the locals prefers the Schilling when you give small amount of money to them. Coins (Euro, Dollar, etc) are really not welcome.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great time in Zanzibar
We did not do Safari with Faustin but he arranged things for our stay in Zanzibar and did a great job
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Victoria Falls by Luke Brown
Victoria Falls is Zimbabwe's and Africa's adventure capital and of course a natural world wonder. When you travel to southern Africa you simply have to see Victoria Falls. They are the largest continuously falling curtain of water in the world. To see them is incredible and you cannot help, but stop and stare at them for hours. There is plenty of flora and fauna in the rain forest area. Look out for the Trumpeter Hornbills flying overhead. In the nearby Zambezi National park you can see wild buffalo, elephants, hippos and more.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Matusadona National Park by Luke Brown
Matusadona lies along the shores of Lake Kariba, and as such the expansive inland water body is an added element to the incredible scenic beauty of the area. Lions, Elephant, Buffalo and many more species of animal exist here, but are not as frequently seen as in Hwange and Mana Pools. The area is very well known for its diversity of bird life, with about 400 species recorded here. The lake is home to the tiger fish, which is one of the best fighting fresh water fish in the world.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Matobo National Park by Luke Brown
Matobo Hills is another one of Zimbabwe's Cultural World Heritage Sites. It has significant spirtual significance for locals. It has the most amazing scenery that is second to none when it comes to vast granite rock formations that include large continuos rock domes and blalancing rocks. This area is home to one of the largest, if not the largest concentration of Black Eagles in the world. There are numerous other bird species present to. It is not a major safari area, but having said that it is a great place to track white rhino and there are also many leopards in residence here.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
safari trip 06 nights
its amazing experience to see the wild life in close , and watching the animals attitude during the day
i love to go there again and again
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Would have been fantastic except my driver/guide JOSEPH was horrible!
Tanzania itself was fascinating, loved all the animals and the unique scenery. I visited Tarangire NP, Serengeti, and Ngorongo. I wish I had a good guide since the one I was stuck with was unprofessional in every way. If you are going to Tanzania I highly recommend it just make sure your guide/driver isn't named Joseph.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mixed feeling
Selous park is beautiful but this is not the park to go if you are craving for wildlife and your first safari. Boat safari and game drive are interesting. The walking safari was quite a joke: waking up at 5 am to walk in an area where there is nothing more to see at 6 than at 9. Also I felt bad for the guide who was putting on a show as a "bushman" from the 1920s...
Jambiani is a stunning beach.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice people and beautiful landscapes!
The people in Tanzania are very friendly and the landscape is top. The distance between the parks is not so far but the ways are long because of the road conditions. But it's a great experience to see this and see how slowly (pole pole) the people can live. No way to anywhere is fast but it's no problem. You see many animals in the parks and in the camps also at night. Don't expect an clean and perfect European hotel or camp. This is Africa! But when you get involved with the African lifestyle, then you will enjoy your journey.
