US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kings Pool, March-2014, Guide=Kahn
we had a great time. we stayed for three nights. our guide was Khan and MP was the guide in training helping out and learning from Kahn.
the facility and the staff services are way more (opulent) than we needed - but were also certainly very enjoyable. we never took advantage of the plunge pool in our room. I did use the outside shower and also the outside rest area. all of the tents are over hanging the Linyanti river - and I believe they are all fairly similar - so room selection is pretty much a non-issue. the tents are very nice. The elevated walk way to the rooms has breaks in it on both sides of the main lounge to facilitate hippos getting to and from the river....guests are warned to look both ways to yield any hippos using the paths!!
When we arrived at our room - baboons were climbing the trees right outside our door. They do warn to make sure all the door are closed at all times...the vervet monkeys and baboons are very capable of ransacking rooms at any time they are presented with an opportunity!
The game viewing was unbelievable. We watched the wild dogs hunt several times. we saw a female spotted hyena on an impala get driven off by the wold dogs....and I have the video to prove it!
http://youtu.be/elmSOMyV6tc
http://youtu.be/ReNWiPeHRjo
the land rover vehicles were only a few weeks old - and were definitely the nicest of the 4 camps we visited this year. you do spend quite a bit of time in the vehicles - so we also really appreciated the comfort these provided.
we were lucky that the rains came mostly at night. we were out on the queen sylvia pontoon boat one evening when we did experience a downpour....but MP and Khan quickly had the sides down and we enjoyed the experience. Khan and I did fish - and we both caught fish. We both got a tallapia and I also got a small African pike.
would go back again in a heart beat if the opportunity arose. Khan is really good.....he has the pages memorized in the bird book for most of the common birds - and he even knows a fair number of the latin names for the species as well......a very nice and sharp guide.
I was able to get many butterfly and bird photos around camp during the siestas....the butterflies are frenetic and hard to get 'easy' shots of....but well worth the effort
Room Tip: all the rooms are the same.....only difference is proximity to the main dining and lounge areas...
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mt Meru-Tarangire-Ngorongoro Safari
I only have great things to say about the personalized service, efforts to adjust to changing itineraries and wildlife movements, and overall content and experience while going on safari with Brian and his Ecological Wilderness Adventuress. He did an amazing job of making our trip incredibly enjoyable, satisfying, comfortable, and worth repeating. His natural history expertise including local culture, environments, and wildlife species were always evident and appreciated by each in our party. Hiking, birds and mammals, and tasting the diversity of local communities were important facets of my trip and he was great at trying to accommodate those needs. Highlights included close encounters with elephants at Tarangire, rhinos and lions in the Ngorongoro, sharing a lunch with Masai children, hiking on Meru, and just relaxing after each incredible day. I will not forget this great adventure and hope that we can enlist his excellent services again and for a much longer time. I highly recommend them. Asante sana, Brian and company!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience I could have imagined using Tanzania Serengeti Adventure!!!
I have no complaints at all about this company. Not only were the drivers and hosts at the Coffee Farm personable, they went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoying ourselves. I have never experienced hospitality as great as this company provided! I would recommend these services to anyone looking to travel to Tanzania.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal, professional and always interesting
It was a very nice combination of good and pleasant Service mixed with high profesionalism and personal touch.
During the trip we felt very comfortable, supported and safe.
The guide provided us lots of insight knowlegde with a good portion of humor.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reference of Daud Kiango's excellent organising skills
This is an letter of appreciation to Daud (David) when with his previous company. But will still be valid under his new and Own company. He knows how to deliver a perfect safari!
''Dear David,
First of all best wishes and good health.
My relatives have returned from their holidays. Via this email I want to express their, but also my, appreciation to your company staff, the professional way of doing the business and the warm personal care from you, your tour guides and cook. It has been a once in a lifetime experience for them, one they will most likely never forget.
Please do pass on this appreciation to your team and thank them very much for making this an unforgettable experience.
Should I ever decide to visit your country, I will be for this year frequently in West Africa in Gabon where I have previously lived for almost 6 years, I will certainly make use of your services, you acted VERY professional and gave them a perfect trip.
Once again, thank you very much, you should be proud of your company.
Best regards for now,
Rein"
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Adventure with Brian!
Dear Brian,
Thank you for a fantastic safari! Our whole family, including our son, his wife and their two children (ages 11 & 13) said this was the trip of a lifetime. We saw so many animals and had so many great experiences together, thanks to your terrific leadership. As we all agreed, there was at least one amazing highlight every single day!
Your knowledge of the wildlife, geography, local customs and history made this an educational experience for all of us. We appreciate you being so responsive to our family’s needs and interests in planning our itinerary and throughout the safari. You were very patient in answering our many questions, and your good humor added to the fun! The logistics, food and lodging were superb. Each place was special in its own way, and we liked the variety of sites. Even “roughing it” in the tented camps was hardly an inconvenience. Instead, it put us into the middle of the wildlife experience, including looking out of our tent at 2:00 a.m. to see a cape buffalo face to face just a few feet away!
This was not our first safari, but it was one of the best. We will tell all of our friends and acquaintances that if they want to go to Tanzania, they definitely should go with you!
Thanks again and best wishes to your family.
Jim & Eileen Givens
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had an INCREDIBLE safari with Viewpoint Advertures! Excellent knowledge and service.
We really enjoyed the safari with Viewpiont Adventures! The service and friendliness were excellent and the knowledge of the animals and geography really helped understand all aspects of ecosystems.
IS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
In spring 2008 I traveled with my girlfriend in Tanzania, Serengeti was one of our main spots to visit. There were only the 2 of us in the trip with Saidi Mustafa as guide and Mcharo as assistant and cook. Both of them were excellent host, very professional and fun. The intuitive nose of Saidi lead us to find the most amazing creatures, we collected a very long list and Saidi new all of them by name and main characteristics. Stories from Mcharo during lunch and dinner were filling the environment with more than wild nature.
This was an unforgettable trip, we were very very satisfied with their services and friendship that we are keeping now a days. We keep in touch with these beautiful and wise people.
I widely recommend Tanzania Overland Adventure for a deep experience in Serengeti.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of our lives!
Dear Tailor Made Safaris,
We had a great trip which, for us, was the journey of our lives. The diversity (of surroundings) we requested was really there.
During game drives in Tembe Elephant Park and Leopard Mountain Lodge we saw everything, including wild dogs, the largest elephant iSilo, rhinos, warthogs, lions, a herd of approximately 120 buffalo, which went to bathe, giraffes etc.
On to the beautiful White Pearl Lodge, with sea views from your bed and bath and a great swimming beach, followed by St Lucia with its many charms and possibilities.
The only thing that could stop us is our age but we certainly hope to go again in 2014!
Thanks again.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a nice safaris Ltd and had everything well arranged.
All the staffs are very nice, including their boss, very warm-hearted. They even helped me to find my lost. Everything is well arranged in the 11-day tour. With their efforts, we did have a happy journey.