DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience, but disappointing accommodation
We had a very good safari experience overall, especially thanks to our guide John, who was truly excellent. He was knowledgeable, professional, and made sure we saw an incredible amount of wildlife. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the safari, and this part of the trip definitely lived up to our expectations.
Unfortunately, our experience with the company regarding the accommodation was very disappointing. We stayed at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, and it did not meet the expectations that had been set beforehand. Prior to our trip, we were sent a link showing a nice hotel room, which we understood to be the room we had booked and paid for. However, upon arrival, we were given a very poor and unclean room that did not resemble what had been presented to us.
The room was damp, with water running down the walls, and there was no air conditioning, which made the stay very uncomfortable. In addition, the food at the hotel was extremely poor, which only added to the overall negative experience.
We felt that we could not sleep in the room we were initially given, and therefore we had no choice but to pay extra to upgrade to another room — essentially the standard we had originally been promised and believed we had already paid for. We do not find this acceptable and feel it reflects poorly on the company’s communication and transparency.
In summary, while the safari itself and our guide were excellent, the handling of the accommodation was very disappointing and not up to standard.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very hands on
The price I got in the package was so friendly considering it covered na SGR premium ticket the operator got back to me in good time such great service
MT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organized with only slight hiccups.
The safari was in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. Wildlife was incredible. More than on any other of my eight safaris Accommodation was good, especially in the bush.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Pierre Andre Plotkins
Every day, included a number of firsts ! Clear close encounters, were not unusual.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Pierre Andre Plotkins
Endless grasslands, stretching to the horizons, provided the stage for the great migration of wilderbeast and zebra ! Due to wet season abundance, there were great exspances of flowers carpeting the ground. Close encounters with wild life were common. Generally, animals were undisturbed by the presence of land cruisers. Some prey animals were more skittish than others. Sightings of the very cute individual tiny Dikdik quite near, were pleasant.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Nyerere National Park by Pierre Andre Plotkins
As this was our first safari destination, there were a number of firsts !
There were a number of encounters, often quite close.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Pierre Andre Plotkins
The massive congregation of Flamingos, seen up close was stunning !
Some sectors of forest vegetation, were almost prehistoric in appearance. A close encounter with a teen mother elephant, with the tiniest baby, was surprising. A wide variety of large and small bird life, was impressive.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Pierre Andre Plotkins
In March vegetation was lush, but there was a lot of flooding. Land cruising was in effected by flooding ! Wild animals were less stressed due to abundant grazing. Encounters were numerous, and sometimes surprising. On several occasions, were fortunate to witness rare colors of species.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful!
The people of Tanzania were welcoming, and the country is very scenic !
The safari was beyond expectations. Animal encounters, were breathtaking.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable
We had an interesting safari to Tsavo East. I really enjoyed it. Our driver, Sebastian was informed about the wildlife. It was not just a drive but a learning experience.