US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari Ever
This was about our 14th safari in Kenya. It was by far the best one ever. African Paradise Safaris planned our safari. We stayed at Fisi Camp...our driver, Esa, was superior. He went extra miles to find spectacular game. John Peter was the organizer for APS...he even allowed us to hire a car and driver at a reasonable rate for the two days we were in Nairobi. Fisi camp was tented camping that was not luxury but had a toilet and shower and that is exactly what we wanted. The camp hosts were helpful and friendly. Meals were good and casual. A fantastime was had by all of us.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Diamonds Gemma del Est
Karibu World booked us a 4 night/ 5 day trip for two to northern Zanzibar that couldn't have been any better! From pick-up at our hotel, flight to the island, to transfer to the resort, all went without a hitch, thanks to Karibu World's expertise. The resort they recommended, Gemma del Est, was sublime. Low-impact architecture ruled by the surrounding gardens and seascape made for a spectacular setting. The resort staff, every single one of them, was friendly and efficient. When we decided to take a ferry back to the mainland instead of the flight we had booked, Karibu World took care of all of the details! What more could one ask for?
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Phenomenal!!
I can’t say enough positive things about my tour of Namibia. The nature, intinerary, food, and accommodations were all splendid! And Alvin Chanakira is probably the best tour guide a traveler could ever ask for. He’s funny, smart, and incredibly engaging with all of his guest. Moses (our driver) was also excellent! I will certainly recommend this tour to all of my friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Service was excellent from making the booking for the lodge and cruise. Very helpful
The communication and service was top notch for me, we were not disappointed at all with our lodgings and the sunset cruise. Our only disappointment was the delay in picking us up from the lodge, we were advised that our pick up time was 3.45pm but they only arrived at 4pm, but otherwise we were taken care of well. Will happily deal with them again.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice company!
Very nice people, responsable, kind. They do everything to make guest enjoy the trip.
Felt like a real adventure.
Madagascar had been on my list of countries to visit for several years. Those David Attenborough documentaries have a lot to answer for. I'm always slightly skeptical of visiting a country that has had good exposure on television; often it doesn't live up to expectations but this did, and more. When first landing in Antananarivo, a large sprawling city, it's hard to imagine the wildlife that you're likely to encounter on your travels around the country. We traveled, for the most part, as a group of sixteen in a minibus with a guide and a driver. During this time we saw rain forests, dry spiny forests, sandy beaches and national parks, each of which offered their own unique collections of wildlife.
We went in September and the weather was very pleasant. The east side of the country was a lot cooler than the west, requiring a fleece or light jacket in the evenings. Whereas the west side and middle of the country was warm enough for t-shirts and shorts. We didn't see any significant rain during this period, other than some light drizzle in the rain forest which you'd expect but this didn't spoil the exploration.
Seeing the wildlife is really what we were here for though and it didn't disappoint. We did several night walks where we were lucky enough to spot the tiny mouse lemurs, tree frogs and chameleons. The main attraction has to be the range of lemurs that you'll see. We saw beautiful indri, sifakas, bamboo lemurs and best of all we were surrounded by a family of ring-tailed lemurs at the Isalo National Park. Going in September is a good time if you still want to see the babies clinging confidently to their mums as they jump from one precarious branch to another.
The scenery we saw was as varied as the wildlife. Driving around the country it's clear how important rice is as a staple. There are paddy fields everywhere and often the mud from these is also used to make bricks, piles of which you can still see 'cooking' by the roadside in piles. Seeing Baobab Alley at sunset felt like a dream come true; the majestic trees, some of them hundreds of years old, casting long shadows into the desert and the setting sun painting everything in shades of orange and black. The Grand Tsingi was also a striking place, the stark limestone formations as sharp as needles and in stark contrast to the beautiful green backdrop. Traveling to the Tsingy and the Kirindy Dry Forest was fairly tough, the roads are rough dirt tracks traveled by 4x4 and there are two ferry crossings involved. The scenery is dramatic, but also extremely dusty and long so if you're suffering from a sensitive stomach make sure you stock up on Imodium. Our tour ended at Ifaty beach which was a good place to relax for a day or two after all the traveling. The beach is bordered by palm trees and due to the very low level of light pollution the views of the milky way glittering over the sea was absolutely spectacular.
A few tips for travelers. Take some mosquito spray for during the night and forest walks because the mossies are relentless. A good head torch is a must for spotting on the night walks also.
IS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely excellent trip :)
All communications beforehand, advice during planning etc was excellent. The flexibility we desired was no problem and we got to do, see and experience pretty much all that we were hoping for (given the location and time of year). The one thing I can think of was some mix up at one of the accommodation places where - in theory - the guide could perhaps have been a bit better at sorting it out quicker with the staff there, but in the end it was really irrelevant and all worked out fine. We don't have a single complaint and highly recommend Tailor Made Safaris. We also recommend you don't stay in the Indian Ocean in sunny weather for too long at a time, without re-applying sunscreen. Learned that the hard way ;)
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding natural beauty and the safari was led by excellent, knowledgeable drivers
All boss! Faultless, value for money.
Flexible and friendly staff. Nice small groups and a good pace
Happily recommending East Africa Tours to everyone. Ask for Simon or Francis, top gents!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truely breath taking
Everything about my trip was amazing. It was surreal being in the bush and seeing the wildlife. Food and accommadation was incredible. The weather was chilly but didn't bother me one bit. Everyone was extremely thoughtful and nice.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari on a budget
We did the two-night, three-day safari of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Staying at the Sunbright Tented Lodge. The company provided a great service, our guide was great and the cook's food was very good.