50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expectations superseded!
We chose Manna Expeditions Ltd, as Peter Mapinda had been the valued guide for friends of ours, before setting up his own company and we wanted to support his new venture. He came highly recommended.
Peter was in contact by email regularly to discuss accommodation, game park preferences and the itinerary.
From initial enquiries, to dropping us back to the airport, the service was personal and exceptional.
We booked our own flights and Manna Expeditions booked everything else.
Our flight arrival date and time changed more than once and an extra hotel night booking was duly booked. An extra safari was also offered due to our early arrival.
We were a party of 6 -me, my husband, our 2 sons, 1 daughter-in-law and a future (hopefully) daughter-in-law. This is the 4th safari my husband and I have experienced, but the 1st for the other 4. Nobody was disappointed. It was the best so far for me!
The jeep was roomy, clean and ran well. There was a large fridge which housed plenty of water, beers and wine.
Our days were very full and not a moment was wasted. Peter expertly spotted animals which appeared hidden or far away for our novice eyes to notice. He was very keen to impart his expert knowledge on us and appreciated the many questions which were thrown at him.
Peter arranged a bush dinner for us one evening and surprised us with an anniversary cake, which was a lovely personal touch.
We stayed 2 nights in the Lake Duluti Serena Lodge in Arusha, 2 nights in the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, 3 nights in Serengeti Serena, 1 night in the Lake Maseki Tented Lodge and our final night was spent in the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. The settings for all of the accommodation were superb, with amazing views. Our favourite was the tented lodge, which was luxurious and very different. Staff in all of them were friendly and attentive, especially in the tented lodge.
Our safaris were in Arusha, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Parks and Ndutu area. We saw everything, and more than, we had hoped to see, including a cheetah taking a kill up into a tree for her cub, lions, hyenas, cheetah and vultures feeding, many babies, including lion, elephant, zebra and baboon. And, of course, the migration! An amazing sight!
We visited a Masai village, where we were entertained and educated into the traditional lives of the Masai.
Peter is very supportive of Tanzanian people and their future and took us to visit an orphanage in Arusha and a small village and school on the shore of Lake Victoria. Here we were taken fishing by some of the villagers, which was a wonderful experience.
There were so many highlights for us all, but my personal highlight was watching the sun rise over the Serengeti from a hot air balloon.
Every evening, before dinner, Peter would meet with us and we would have a briefing for the following day. Nothing was set in stone and we felt that our opinions and requirements were valued and considered.
I would not hesitate to recommend Manna Expeditons Ltd to anyone who wants a personal itinerary, with a friendly, experienced, knowledgeable guide.
PE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loving atmosphere
The second time i go to Uganda to visit the loving hearts and im so happy to see how the kids grows and seems happy even though the circumstances has not been the best growing up as an orphan
The teachers are doing a great job, fully engaged in each child
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent! We will be back!
From the beginning he cared for us, he went to look for us at the airport and then he took us to eat something because it rained a lot. During the safari, which was incredible, he was in permanent contact with us in case we needed anything. In fact, we booked a hotel for the return, since we did not have anything booked, and we took the bus tickets to Nairobi, in case they run out. Today we are still in touch. We will definitely be back! Thanks a lot Buhembo!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro crater; beautiful!
We booked a safari for 2 persons, but one week before we wanted to our son and his girlfriend. No problem at all!
Easy commuication.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had the best experience ever. Was a bit lost in which company to use so sent few emails for some of the ones on this web and Robert replied very quickly giving us all details. Anthony our guide, driver and now friend was simply amazing. Always on time or even earlier, very patient during the game drive made us to see rhino on the 2 days of our safari and we got the Big 5 thanks to him. The leopard was about 400m when I saw it, but I said, Antony, there is something there. He said, is a leopard. Was very exciting. Anthony has an eagle eye, best guide in Kenya. Our trip was very pleasant and exciting with the "hunt" for animals. Elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hyena, cheetahs and Leopard. We can't be happier with Beacon and Anthony. thanks a lot, we will come back and go for Beacon and Anthony for sure.
A wonderfull 5-day Safari to three different places seeing plenty of animals at close range.
We were very satisfied with our 5-day Safari. Massai Mara was definitely the highlight. The Nakuru park was a worthwhile addition as well as the Hell's Gate Gorge in Naivasha. The 45 minutes boat trip on lake Naivasha however was not worth the additional costs of 20 USD per person.
Accommodation and food was fine. Our guide was very knowledgeable on wildlife , culture, an excellent driver and a very pleasant person.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the most fantastic safaris we have been on
If you want to take children on the 1st safari or even on a 2nd, then you can not beat the company called Drumbeat. As grandparents we have experienced many safaris in Africa and we wanted to take our 4 grandchildren on their 1st experience of Africa and safari. Well you can not beat this company, they were truly fantastic, guide Lisa outstanding, the 4 g'children had the very best experience we could have given them. They are now in love with this experience and we hope will follow in our footsteps for a love of Africa. Safe, secure and a very stable country. If you wish to experience safari with or without children then please use and feel safe with Drumbeat.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superlative experience
they guided me throughout the trip and were on constant communication
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice safari experience in Mikumi with Hello Tanzania - good driver and safari guide and lodge
May is rainy season but I had a beautiful safari - mikumi is quiet and Nice . Saw 2 times a lion ,elefant, many giraffes, crocodile, monkeys, birds and more. Stay in camp bastian was realy nice with good lodge, good food and excellent service. Driver to and from Dar was excellent and very safe. I can recommend Hello Tanzania
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience with an Amazing Team!
We were on a 3 night, 4 day tour to Kruger with Ryan and Lungisani. They are extremely professional and run a very smooth operation. My wife and I had an absolute fantastic time and are looking to book our next South Africa Kruger Tour with Wild Planet Safari. In addition to seeing all the Big 5, we had an amazing culinary experience. Along with their customer service and witty banter, this is what also stood out. I can't thank them enough for introducing us to all the wild animals, and in such a great knowledgeable and informative manner. These guys were awesome and I recommend that 1,000%!