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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
US
We had the best time on Tanzania Choice Safaris!
The safari was wonderful! Kakasii went out of his way to make sure we were able to see all the animals we were hoping to see. It was all very well organized and above and beyond what we expected.
it was one of the most fascinating moments,there services are superb
There services and channel of communications are amazing
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our time in Africa-July 2016
My father and I recently booked a safari in Kenya with Africa Flash MC Tours. Peter was a tremendous asset in assisting us
with our planning and decision making. He was extremely responsive with all of our inquiries and equally accommodating. The price was quite reasonable and the service was exemplary. The hotels were really nice and they added significantly to the experience. Our guide, Cyrus, was extremely kind, professional and very well aware of the game parks. He treated us well and brought us to some amazing sights in Amboseli and the Masai Mara. I would highly recommend Peter, Cyrus and Africa MC Tours if you are considering a trip to East Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Just returned from a fantastically well organised day trip to Chobe with Pearl Tours
Absolutely delighted by every aspect of this trip. Very good time keeping, staff had detailed knowledge of the animal, bird and plant life. Boat and 4X4 vehicle uncrowded. (Unlike some we saw). Plenty of cold drinks . All at a very competitive price. Strongly recommended
AE
Great queen elizabeth np trip
Great private tour. Very well organized. Friendly guide, good accomodation and high focus on costumer satisfaction.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari trip thanks to Marianne's attention to detail
We had a wonderful trip in June. Marianne was very responsive to our requests and concerns. She organized a virtually snag-free trip for 2 weeks to a place we'd never been. We enjoyed every moment. Accommodations and travel exceeded our expectations. We have already recommended her to friends and will definitely use her again when we are ready to go back.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guides and personalised service make this memorable
I visited Kasane, while my husband was on business, so I wanted a game drive in the middle of the day and a boat cruise after his work. Through Botswana Tourism Organisation, I found Dreams Safaris. True, I paid double to go on a game drive but we went at my time and, being the only person, I could stop and stare at giraffes to my heart’s content and leave the lions after a few minutes (boring creatures). My guide, Robert, was very knowledgeable about the animals, birds, poaching and all sorts of stories and found me so many giraffes and elephants!
At 4.30, our river guide picked up Peter and I from the Chobe Marina Lodge jetty and off we went, again the only people in the boat. Our guide Large (well named – he was very tall), was equally well informed about birds and animals. Because this was a much smaller boat then most of the others, we were able to drift in closer to the shore and see Nile monitors, a small crocodile, giraffe coming to drink and a pod of hippos settling down for the night. Of course, herds of elephants (literally), buffalo, hippos and a spectacular sunset provided us with the perfect end to the day.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Make the Experience Yours
Went on a 3 day trip to Murchison Falls with Blackie. He was an amazing guide and driver. I had the most amazing time not only getting to experience all of the animals and national park by also learning so much as we drove through Uganda! Blackie is very helpful, has so much knowledge to offer, and will help make any trip the experience you are looking for!