IT
35-50 years of age
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
We really enjoyed the whole trip! We saw so many animals! This included a lot of big cats which are my favorite. All the people there were nice and the entire trip had a good vibe. The tent camps as well as the lodges were great! Clean and fantastic settings. Charles our guide from Classic Journeys was great as well. He knew the area and the animals and was always aiming to please. We had hesitated to book a trip on line and with a company not based in the US but everything went smoothly. The only thing I would change are the roads! Even the main roads are very very rutted and hard to travel. Doing it again I would fly between parks where it was feasible instead of driving. I have done both ways and flying is the way to go. I suggest going to Kenya to everyone I know. It is one of my favorite places in the world. I miss all the animals and the kind people!!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best range of Africa safari experiences
This is my first time to safari in Kenya although I’ve done in Namibia, SA, and Botswana before. In other countries I seemed to have a choice of exclusively high end organizers or almost exclusively backpacker trips. In Kenya I found a mix of both.
One thing that was really special about Kenya was being able to see tribal, nomadic culture. Masai in the Masai Mara is well known. But I also went to Samburu and Lake Turkana and got a chance to observe authentic nomadic cultures. These areas don’t have great tourist infrastructure but the opportunity is unique and really worth it.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I had a wonderful time
Uganda is a beautiful country with many different wild life type. The gorilla trekking was for sure a highlight but I have also enjoyed seeing the chips. As for other wild life type, I have seen many girrafes and tons of king fishers. The viewing of other animals, such as elephants or lions may not have been as good as in some other parks, such as Ethocia or Chobe but it was not bad. The most surprising part of the trip was seeing the poverty. Uganda must have the most corrupt and shameless politicians. In the 21st century people are still walking miles to get water and their roads are some of the worst of any places.
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic - Will be Back
The Safari was exceptional. I appreciate the planning and follow up new Terrain Safaris. Very professional and prompt.
JP
Nice view and many animals
Even though rain season, we could see the sunrise and sunset. And there were many stars in the sky. Also we saw many lions, buffalos, cheaters and others. The seanery was so great because of the grass of green. We stayed 5 nights at Masai Mara and went 9 game drives. All game drives were perfect for us.
We will come back to Masai Mara!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awsome tour in Tanzania (in Africa)
My wife and I signed up for this tour in Tanzania (in Africa) seven months ago, and I am glad (very satisfied) that we took this tour. which included a BBQ lunch. Was it pricey? Yes, it was, and well worth it..
Once we arrived Safari West, we were immediately greeted by the employees, given plenty of information of the tours - one was a ride on a open aired shuttle bus and the other was a walking tour through their aviary section, and to come back around 12 noon for the BBQ lunch.
our safari tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant in answering questions from all us tourists. (Wow, about 400 acres of open space on this riding tour - I am impressed.) There were plenty of giraffes, gazelles, a few hippos, a couple of ostriches and zebras, but no lions, tigers, bears (at least not in sight)...oh, my...lol. They must have a herd of cattle somewhere because that certain aroma (dung) was in the air. One drawback while on the tour was I almost wanted to "face palm" one of the tourists in our group who was constantly complaining...yikes. I don't do well around negative energy and whining. My honey-do had to calm me down.
The walking tour was through an area with different types of animals-lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo the pond area. Nestled in one of the cages was a baby fox asleep, two turtles roaming around slowly, monkeys also in their cages and I only saw one cheetah. That's okay because I don't want to be chased by any of the animals - ostriches, cheetahs, giraffes.
After the lunch, it was off to the Trading Post. I didn't buy any souvenirs, but they did have an assortment of things - games, magnets, plush animals and snakes, accessories, books. I should have bought one of those snow globes, but I didn't see them until I looked at all 60-something photos that I have taken when I arrived home...darn.
Overall, my wife and I had a great time, and I can only hope that they will have this tour again next year.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Animals everywhere!
I would highly recommend a safari in Tanzania!!! We saw immense amounts of wildlife every day. The people were all friendly and helpful. I had an amazing time.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic staff and animal viewing experience.
Our guide and the assistants on the safari were all excellent. Excellent equipment and facilities. Excellent food. The animal viewing experience was amazing. The locations chosen for the safari, also amazing.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!Great accommodations and excellent services provided by the tour owners and Victor the guide
We were very impressed with services provided by Makasa. The were prompt in responding to queries which made for easy communications. Makasa made our Safari experiences very pleasurable.lThe memories will be with us for the rest of our lives.
Thanks, Makasa.