FI
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It takes good care of you.
The lodges were really nice and in good places. Our driver/guide was excellent. He understood the behavior of animals well and drove us in the middle of drama. The tour was good combination of flora and fauna.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was worth every penny
Everything was well through out. We only had a short amount of time , but we were able to get a good sample of the Safari in Tanzania with the itinerary that was suggested to us. Communication was always prompt, polite, and informative from the company. Emails were always responded to within 24 hours, and always with as detailed information as possible.
Can’t wait to have another trip with friends I have tested,
It is real worth for saving you plan for vacation.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible and professional
The trip to Ol Pejeta was amazing. Communication was clear from the start. Robert was very responsive and made sure everything is well planned. Jonathan our tour guide was the best. Very kind and knowledgable! Explorer Kenya will never disappoint you.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome experience
We organised a private tour to masai mara and nakuru lake. First, they were very responsive in helpful as we organised the trip. They were also excellent in their communication, providing a detailed itinerary and info on accomodation, transport and F&B.
Our guide Simon, was thoroughly polite and professional, providing an excellent service as well as being very knowledgeable about the parks, animals, and all sorts of other questions that we had.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive and flexible
I booked my tours with them and it was definitely worth it. Communication was on point since day 1. Flexible and affordable. The guides are super nice and will make you feel safe throughout the trip. Definitely recommended and will use them again when I come back to Kenya. Chris, my tour guide was the best.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another fantastic safari with Dancing Zebra!
This was our third trip in three years with Dancing Zebra Safari Co, and once again we had a fantastic safari! Dancing Zebra owner Jessica Matthews is simply the BEST for organizing an African safari, especially in Tanzania, where she spends lots of time and knows very well. She has all the connections to get the best deals at the best camps at the best locations for the season. We were very pleased with the Lemala camps we stayed at. I have had past trips with other safari companies, but they do not come close to the Dancing Zebra experience!
Our safari driver/guide, Ian, proved again he is the best guide in Tanzania. We saw hundreds of lions, many cheetahs, including several thrilling full speed cheetah chases! We also spotted rarely seen animals like Serval and Caracal Cats, and Bat-Eared Foxes. Ian knows the spots to take us to, which maximizes our chances to see the most wildlife, which we did. Every safari with Dancing Zebra, and Ian as our guide, turns out to exceed our expectations!
We have another trip planned next year with Dancing Zebra Safari Co, this time to Botswana, and we are looking forward to another great experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive and great in service!
They can customize the tour as you want and very responsive in timely manner. I highly recommend to book a tour with them!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Did not meet expectations
After a year delay due to the pandemic we finally made out trip to South Africa. I would first like to say that the Go Touch Down staff were friendly and accommodating. We started our tour at the Seasons Resort and Spa, we would not rate this as a five star resort there were many small maintenance issues that needed to be corrected, from loose door knob, no wash clothes for 4 days, towels not replaced, animal droppings on the miniature golf course playing area, bricks sticking up on with walking path. The restaurant on the property (only one) had a very limited menu offering and than a lot of the items were not available. The elephant sanctuary tour was fantastic, would highly recommend, also enjoyed the hot air balloon ride. The drive from Seasons to Dullstroom for the panoramic route was long however the sights were very beautiful. It started with a grab and go breakfast to enjoy while driving, ( a cheese sandwich, hard boiled egg and an apple) , not a usual American type of breakfast. Made three stops along the way. The Dunkeld Lodge was very nice, we had a late lunch in the 1883 dinning room, in the evening we had an outdoor fire with a dance performance and retreated into the bar area to enjoy the bbq that was prepared. Was a cool temperature for the time of the year but the fireplace in the room kept it warm and cozy. Next morning we left for Humala River Lodge, stopped in Dullstroom, would have enjoyed a longer stop in town, only had 30 minutes to walk around. than a long drive. Once we got to Humala we had to transfer from the van to the game jeep for a 45 minute ride from the entrance out to the lodge. The lodge was everything we expected it to be, little cold as it got down to 39 degrees one night, the game drives we great. The only negative might have been at there is no menu , you get what the cook prepares. For us luckily it was all good and we enjoyed everything but for some people it could be a problem .
Humala was what you expect Africa to be. We again had an outdoor bonfire and Swaziland dancers did a show. Since this is a game reserve the amount and type of animals are limited. Than a long drive back to Seasons Resort. with a stop at Lion and Safari Park. The animals here are in large fenced in areas that you are driven through, have a good variety of animals but it is a captive situation. Next day it was drive to Pilamesberg National Park. again we had grab and go breakfast to eat in the car (tuna sandwich which no one ate) at the park we choose the open jeep and had a very good guide. Highlight here was watching the parade of 17 elephants going to the water hole, the restaurant at the park was closed so we ended up at Blimpies a fast food hamburger restaurant. Next day it was off for the hot air balloon ride which had been delayed from day to until the next to last day. We originally received a very detailed itinerary for the trip, it was however in constant state of flux as tours changed, and due to the pandemic some tours were cancelled or only parts of them were available.
Overall for the cost you get a lot with the tour, meals, transportation in country, some tour guide local tours it is not a high end tour but it is a good tour, more detail to the property maintenance at Seasons and what US visitors are expecting could be improved. Expect to spend a lot of time driving 6 people plus the tour guide in a 2 row van.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super nice, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
I travel with a group on an eye care project. Everything runs smoothly hotels are great and the after work activities and safaris are fantastic. Easy to contact on what’s app.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Silas was extremely helpful and accommodating in getting everything set up.
I had a great experience with this company! They were very communicative and customized the trip for us. Everything was excellent - the safari guide, the camp, the food. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife in tha Masai Mara!! We will be back!