US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Accomodating and Great Guide
I made reservations for a week long safari by e-mail and all my requests were handled quickly and professionally. We were on a strick budget so SED took my wish list and put together a wonderful trip. We stayed in a tented camp, a lodge, and a private campground. Our cook was very good and helpful and our guide, Apollo, was knowledgable and very helpful. One of our group had been a national park ranger in the United States and he was also very impressed with Apollo.
The night before we left Arusha a representative from SED and Apollo met with us and went over the itinerary and asked each of us what we wanted to see and experience on the safari. One of our group wanted to see a lot of birds so Apollo showed up the next morning with very good birding books (he is very knowledgable in his own right).
IS
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really a unique experience
I went with them to Masai Mara in 2012 and it was fantastic. It was well organized and ended up being a whole lot of fun. The trip continued to Lake Nakuru which was very interesting to see. This was really something I will never forget and I want to thank African Suburbs Adventures for this experience.
SE
35-50 years of age
Supporting my trip to Victora Falls in an excellent way
Very good and nice service. Excellent English speaking guide, his name was Newton.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Zanzibar
well organised - very good assistence - knowledgeable and experienced - always pleasant atmosphere
sepecial Thanks to Jonas, a real expert
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I am back from my holiday in Zanzibar..
I booked with African Bush & Beach Holidays, at the time of booking i was worried because i hear that there are companies in Tanzania offering cheap prices but in return you experience regrets.
But it was different, the driver who did the transfers for us was very smart looking, friendly wearing company's uniform with a name tag. We also enjoyed the stone town tour then we went back to the car for the drive to the Spice farms...it was amazing!! especially my children and wife were delighted with the spices..
I really enjoyed the trip and i recommend to anyone who would like to go to Tanzania to book with African Bush & Beach Holidays.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just One left to see for completing Africa's big five.
My friend and I attended 3 days Masai Mara tour at last october. The trip was incredible. Special thanks to our driver/guide who was very experienced, and informative, because we could see 4 big african animals in 5 - Elephants, Lions(many of them), cape buffalos, and white rhinoceros which is offen very difficult to see in just these three days. What was the other unforgettable factor is that we stayed in a luxurious tent where you can wake up with wild animal sounds. I have already planned to go for my honeymoon. Don't think twice,I strongly advice Tropical Vacations for your East Africa trips.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience
We asked "Crazy Dave" to arrange a 4 day tour for us, 3 days in Kruger and one at Sabi Sand. We gave it 5 stars and would give more if we could. Dave accommodated all of our requests and personally guided us on an extraordinary trip.
Dave was an expert at finding animals and also at tailoring the tour to our interests (birds, wild dogs and more). We stayed at Old Vic, which is also run by Dave and Bella. From the moment we reached Nelspruit to the moment we left, Dave arranged everything. When we had trouble with the airline, he resolved that too. We were able to relax and enjoy the park and all of the animal sightings. The tour was the vacation of a lifetime and better than we ever would have expected.
We spent 2 days at Kruger and saw the big 5 and much more. We then went to Panorama and the scenic canyons which should not be missed. The tour ended with lunch at the "famous" Harrie's Pancakes. We asked Dave for an extra Day and traveled to a wild animal rehab center which we really enjoyed. Dave was flexible and accommodated whatever we wanted to see.
I highly recommend Kruger Flexi Tours
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent 29 days in East Africa
I was really fortunate to come across Aurelie from E-Trip Africa, who organized a once in a lifetime 29 day tour throughout East Africa. I started organizing the trip on my own with my trusty Lonely Planet. It did not take long before I realized this was beyond all my travel experience to Europe and South America.
While Africa might not be all that more complicated, the lack of current information leaves you turning in circles. So after I was completely frustrated, I contacted 7 different companies to see what they could offer. Most of them seemed to only know about one country or another and it quickly became clear they were going to pass me off to some other unknown person once I crossed the border. I even had a good laugh when one gave me only part of my tour request and that the other countries would be added 4 or 5 days later. Hmmmm.
There were two that clearly had on the ground staff in the countries we wanted to visit. Each proposed an incredible proposal to fill the 29 days, but the prices were far from similar. I worked with Aurelie a lot to modify the trip to be exactly what I wanted, as her initial suggestions were much closer to what we had requested. In the end I then also asked the other company to give me the price of the same trip so I could have an idea. E-Trip Africa’s price was nearly $250 per day cheaper, which was enough to decide to book with them even though they are a lesser known company than the other.
We started our trip in Uganda and drove from Entebbe to Kibale where we spent a full day with the Chimps. This was one of many suggestions that Aurelie had given me and it was worth paying a little extra for the experience. Then we headed to Queen Elizabeth and had a fantastic visit to the park. The boat cruise is another very memorable experience.
After that we drove to Buhoma and spent a night there at the beautiful Mahogany Springs before hiking through Bwindi to the south side of the park. This hike was a nice way to meet local people and learn a bit more about their everyday lives. From the South part we tracked the Nshongi family. Spending that time in nature with the mountain gorillas is the most magical thing that I have experienced. From here we slowly worked our way to Rwanda, visiting several of the lakes between Bwindi and Lake Kivu. We spent 3 days resting at Lake Kivu before going to Nungwe Forest. The forest was very nice with a nice canopy walk. We then went to Kigali to visit the genocide memorials. Now Kigali is quite a modern city to my surprise and seemed to be very safe.
From here we flew on a small plane straight into the Northern Serengeti and then worked our way south to catch the migration on its way North. While it is not as emotionally intense as the gorilla encounter, the migration is also an amazing experience.
We finished up the safari through Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and then Tarangire before heading to Mafia Island to do some diving. We had thought about Zanizbar, but Aurelie suggested Mafia to avoid crowds, and again she picked the perfect location.
Everything went surprisingly smooth. E-Trip Africa provided us with excellent guides that have a passion for wildlife and sharing their countries with those who visit. Even though our budget was for mid-range, the hotels were carefully recommended by E-Trip Africa to provide us with the best value, allowing us to upgrade our stay in Mafia.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 5 days safari
We had fantastic safari for 5 days, which saw three different natural parks - Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. I comment our guide David Maro, who met us at the airport and was with us all the time.And we were also very pleased with cook, for good food. Many thanks for Kili Slope tours and safaris for good service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Went to Kenya with Java
I recently booked a trip to Kenya with Java. I was blown away at the start with the attention to detail in the planning. They asked tons of questions about myself and my partner and built what turned out to be a superb itinerary around it. We would not have changed a thing all the way through. The the three camps we stayed at were quiet and the level of service couldn't have been higher. The guides were amazing and we saw so many animals. Java managed everything from afar and checked in with us along the way too always make sure we were happy and if we needed anything. The beach in Kenya was great and a great way to unwind after a long trip. All in all a great trip and I would highly recommend Java Safaris to anyone looking at Africa for a holiday.