My 2016 trip
Another really excellent Tanzania safari.
Careful planning (thanks to our agent) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I can highly recommend them for their expertise - nothing is too much trouble
We had the services of Darren Humphreys for 6 days while in Capetown.
He is an exceptional guide and took care of every detail from the time we arrived at the airport until we left
He was available to us day and night and we can only rate Darren and Compass Odyssey as "the best"
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spectacular Safari with Rob!
My family and I have traveled to Namibia and South Africa for many years so we finally decided to go to Botswana for my mothers birthday trip. Golden Africa was recommended to us by our dear South African friends who have been on safaris all over Africa and we could not have been more lucky with our choice. Right from the beginning we felt very comfortable with Rob and were very impressed by how smooth and professional he put together a trip according to our preferences. The in-country services were equally as impressive! Robs knowledge of the region really allowed us to find stunning wildlife scenarios including a wild dog kill right in front of us. Rob had been the only guide who was able to properly track them down so we had the scene to ourselves. There were many situations where it was very clear to us that we picked the right company for our trip, we wish we could make it down there every year and go on another adventure with Golden Africa!
We highly recommend their services! 5 Stars easily!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and Dependable!
I highly recommend Pearls Tours Victoria Falls for all your vacation needs while in the Victoria Falls area and beyond!
They have an honest staff that is reliable, professional, and dependable. The communication was always great, pick-up on-time, and always there to help and find the best option and solution for you.
This is definitely the way to go! Thanks again for everything!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect honeymoon
My husband and I booked our honeymoon through the Luxury Safari Company and they were brilliant from start to finish. Communication was always prompt and informative, and from the beginning we felt that we were in very safe hands. We spent two nights at Victoria Falls, before spending six nights in Botswana, first at Savuti Safari Lodge and then at Xudum Lodge in the Okavango Delta. The game viewing was great, accommodation very comfortable, and the transfers were seamless. We had a brilliant time and only wish we could do it all again!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach
We spent a fabulous two weeks on safari and at the beach in Tanzania. Having traveled in southern Africa before, I knew how important it was to have someone coordinate your visit who could arrange for great accommodations, excellent guides, seamless transfers, and interesting but feasible itineraries. Rose did all four things perfectly. She advised on the lodges/camps that would be best for our needs, and -- most importantly -- all of the details of the trip went off without a hitch. Our guide was superb (friendly and knowledgeable), and the lodges and camps were luxurious but also gave us a real glimpse at the community and natural surroundings. Fantastic all around, would absolutely use her again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
prompt & reliable and very budget
They exceeded expectations of my team.
Their prompt communication and having someone on call greatly helped ease the inquiries and information sourcing process.
AE
Chloe
I had a fantastic 5 days. Ashadu looked after me all the way. He was knowledgable, helpful, has an acute eye for spotting wildlife, energetic and fun. It was such an experience seeing so many species. I will definitely recommend.
ID
Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service, Worth the Value!
I recommend Peter and his team to arrange your safari. Good communications from the start. I had a good safari game ranger/driver as well. At the end of the tour, i got a quick walking city tour of Nairobi as well to pass time before to the airport. Very Recommended tour guide.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely incredible trip!
Hi all.
A friend and I returned from an amazing 4 night, 5 days safari in Tanzania with Northern Circuit Adventure last month. We had the most amazing trip with Mike as our tour organiser, Dennis as our safari guide and Musa as our chef. What an incredible safari with so many stunning animals and sights to see.
We were extreeeemely last minute with planning our trip to Tanzania, but from the first point of contact Mike was very accommodating and on the end of the phone/whatsapp at all times. We were still in touch with a couple of safari tours the day we arrived in Arusha, but Mike's price was unbeatable. As there were only 2 of us we decided we needed to join a group safari to keep the cost lower and this is something that Northern Circuit Safaris offered us.
Our itinerary:
Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park - Lodging at Sun Bright Camp
Day 2: Serengeti National Park - Camping at Pimbi campsite
Day 3: Full day in Serengeti - Camping at Pimbi Campsite
Day 4: Sunrise safari in Serengeti afternoon depart to Ngorogoro Crater - Camping at Simba campsite with views of Ngorogoro Lake - stunning!
Day 5: Ngorogoro Conservation Park
We really wanted to see as many of the safari sights as we could during our stay, and Mikes tour made this possible for us.
We started our first day with the trip to Lake Manyara. We left Arusha with Dennis, Moosa and all of the camping equipment that we needed for our trip (provided) and stopped at a local supermarket to stock up on a few extra snacks, wine and beers.
During the drive we passed many Masai tribes and villages along the way before arriving at Sunbright Camp Site to drop off our things before heading to Lake Manyara National Park.
We were amazed by the wildlife in Manyara and just wanted to take pictures of everything. At this point Dennis told us that this really was just a starter, but what a fantastic way to start our trip - just watch out for the Tsetse flies, make sure you have thick clothes that cover you (we didn't and are fine, but the bites really aren't pleasant, and better to be safe).
Sunbright Campsight - actually really pretty! It's definitely more like glamping than camping, with camp beds and an outdoor ensuite attached.
Food so far: incredible!
Day 2 started with a rather chilly shower accompanied by a frog and gecko, and a breakfast of pancakes, toast, omelette and sausage. We grabbed our bags, packed up the jeep and set off for the Serengeti. Wow, just wait for the views along the way, and the stop off at the Ngorogoro Crater view point. stunning!
We arrive in Serengeti and Dennis our driver tells us that luck is on our side, and sets off to show us something spectacular. Within an hour of being in Serengeti National Park we see our first lions - mating! That was just the beginning...
Our second evening was spent in Pimbi public camp site where we set up our tents and enjoyed a dinner of pumpkin soup and spaghetti bolognese. What you will realise from this point is that Moosa makes the most amazing soup! We enjoyed an evening of hearing stories of what other travellers had seen during their day under the most incredible view of stars that we have ever seen. To top it off, we even heard the hyenas howling throughout the night. We really were sleeping wild.
Pimbi Campsite - pretty much just camping wild in the Serengeti, but with some cooking and cleaning facilities. The toilets and showers weren't great, but hey, there were toilets and showers :-).
Food: still delicious!
Day 3 started with a full day of safariing in the Serengeti. We woke up at 6.15 to watch sunrise at camp, considered showering (they are not quite as nice here) and enjoyed another 3 course breakfast. What a day! You will not be disappointed with anything in the Serengeti - simply outstanding.
Day 4 was our most favourite morning yet. We woke up at 5.20am and headed out on a sunrise game drive. Again, absolutely stunning. The sunrise was everything we imagined and more. Today we were on a mission to find the leopards, and Dennis did everything he could to make sure we found not just one, but two! We decided from day one that the migration was definitely starting (Dennis did not want to agree as it was too soon, and he really does know best), but today was just magnificent. We spent the day surrounded by thousands of wildebeest, and zebras all seemingly making their way north for the migration. If this wasn't the start of the migration, then I'm not sure you would be able to even move in your jeeps during the migration! Insane, but amazing.
We arrived back at camp at 11 for brunch, packed up our tents, and set off on our way to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Our evening was spent at Simba Campsite - highly recommended - with a gorgeous view of the crater and hot showers. We enjoyed more conversations about people's safari experiences over beers and hot chocolate. We were told that the elephants sometimes come to drink the water at this campsite, but no such luck for us, only the Buffalo came.
Our final day began at 6 am as we started our decent into the crater for our final game drive. The views heading down were incredible and the crater itself was just as we imagined - beautiful. The highlights of our day: watching a pride of lions lazing by a small lake, spotting a black rhino, more lions mating, hyenas and jackals eating the left overs of a buffalo, and finishing our safari just in time before the huge rain shower that had been heading our way hit the crater.
Simba campsite: our favourite yet! Peaceful, good showering facilities, hot water and gorgeous view of the crater.
What an amazing trip! Thank you so much to Dennis, Moosa and Mike for making this possible