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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Kili climb (Rongai Route) and safari with local company Kilimanjaro Brothers!!
Choose Kilimanjaro Brothers!! My daughter and I just climbed Kili, 6 days Rongai route, with a team from Kili Brothers and then spent 5 days on safari getting up close with the amazing animals in the Tanzanian National Parks; we had the best experience. This is a local Tanzanian company that knows the country, knows the mountain, and knows how to take care of their customers. Our Kili guides, Arden and Ally, led the whole team setting our slow "pole pole" pace ensuring we reached Uhuru Peak. They have a serious approach to the trek as there are risks going to 19k feet, but most importantly they have fun and created an inclusive family atmosphere. We had 3 hot meals a day that our cook Yahaya prepared and James served, usually with a short lesson in Swahili, that were great and included fried chicken, pasta, rice, beef, vegetables, a nightly soup, fresh fruit, omelettes, porridge, salads and popcorn.
The safari was another great experience, just the 2 of us and our guide/driver Hussein traveling through Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, and Ngorongoro Crater. The animals need no description and we saw all but the very rare rhino. The lodges and tent camps were great with Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp http://www.serengetiacaciacamps.com/ a must, Ikoma Safari Camp http://http://www.ikomasafaricamp.com/home.html a close second, after all the wildebeest did run through camp! Two personalized highlights Hussein gave us were leaving the main road between Ngorongoro and Serengeti NP to avoid the washboard road so we ended up all alone with just twiga, tembo, punda milia, paa, and more all to ourselves. Lunch under an acacia tree with nothing but blue sky and wind in the grass. The second special touch was again leaving the other vehicles and more well travelled paths to go far out around the granite Kopjes looking for Simba and Duma . Hussein spotted a cheetah in the grass and after some long lens shots we drove thru the grass and end up 15 ft from her while she sat and posed for us. Off the main track experiences really made this trip a personal and special trip, thank you Hussein!
The both portions of the trip were reasonably priced, covered everything and there were no additional charges once we were there or along the way. A small deposit held our reservation for months and receipt of the final payment wire transfer was acknowledged the same day. Email communication was quick, clear and most helpful. When I go back I will only consider Kili Brothers!
The following has nothing to do with my climb or safari, so you can stop here, unless you want to understand the nature of the people that are this company.
My daughter wanted to find a volunteer opportunity in Tanzania for the month between college graduation and our trek up Kili. I suggested she ask George Mtaki with whom we had just made our trip arrangements if he could recommend any local organizations. She did, giving some very vague requirements, and all of this has nothing to do with the business of Kilimanjaro Brothers. George replied with not only suggestions, but a whole plan of multiple schools, places to stay, and transportation between locations. She selected one of his options, Good Hope Moshi, to stay for the whole 4 weeks. Shortly before her departure from the US, George wrote and asked if she needed him to pick her up at the airport, or if Good Hope was meeting her. With the reply that she had a ride, he let her know that he would stop by the school and make sure they were ready for her arrival. There was never any expression of additional cost or hesitation in taking time to answer questions or provide information for this assistance; as Jen who was waiting for us after our climb said "there must have been 100 emails between Katherine and George, I have your email address!"
Finally, on our very last night which was spent in Arusha and where we were supposed to be picked up for our evening for our flight home, George met us and offered to come back in the morning and take us back to Moshi, 2 hrs one way, so my daughter could go and say goodbye to the friends and now-family at Good Hope. While she was visiting there, George took me to his home, introduced me to some family, more of the "Brothers" and shared some ugali and fish stew with me. I'm sure there are many companies that will get you to the top of Kibo and show you all the animals you want to see. Some may be cheaper, some may be bigger or smaller. I cannot imagine that any company will treat you better, be more responsive, or make this more personable and memorable as Kilimanjaro Brothers. (Note: I don't write reviews, and usually read them with caution. This company and people moved me enough to post this and in Trip Advisor.)
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari organizer
We recently traveled to Uganda for our 5 night, 6 day safari. Like most people, we were a bit dubious about booking from the USA before travelling and were a bit anxious wondering if anyone was going to turn up to pick us up but all went totally smoothly. Everything worked perfectly. Our safari guide was a real professional man. He is a true gentleman throughout and has an in-depth knowledge of every area of Uganda and any animal we saw! Overall, we had an absolutely amazing trip and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Zozo Safaris. Thanks for making it such a special holiday!
MY
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Value for money
Four of us went on a 8 day private safari to Kenya and Tanzania with Wilderbeest safari. From the start the service provided by Noah was excellent and professional. What was even better was that the cost was very reasonable when compared with that offered by other agents. The lodges/tented camps were all very good and comfortable and were beyond our expectations. The driver/guides were also all very knowledgable and professional and the vehicles clean and comfortable. Based on my experience I would recommend highly Wilderbeest safari.
US
Linked me to the perfect safari!
They were helpful and responsive, but most importantly they set me up with the safari company that was ideal for my situation!
US
Excellent
Antelope Safaris was the best choice we made. The whole safari experience went as planned. The staff was professional and efficient. We highly recommend their service. Thank you for making dream trip memorable. Hopefully we will have a chance to use your services again.
DE
big five in five days with five-star-James
...fantastic trip through massai mara, lake nakuru and lake naivasha. Have seen so many with the flexible, experienced and friendly driver James.
And all for just a fair price.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket list trip
What a wonderful experience. I went to East Africa with a little trepidation as I'm not really an outdoor bush kind of person. Ian from Wildside Safari really put me at ease and was happy to meet before the trip to explain what we could expect and talk us through the itinerary. The trip was well organised with knowledgable and friendly guides who made the experience very special. The hotels and camps we stayed at were luxurious, the food delicious and the company excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the campfire chats, the magical balloon ride at the North Camp and listening to the animals at night while lying in my tent. I would recommend this rip to everyone!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible and very comfortable tour
It was an amazing experience, we saw all the animals we could see,including lions hunting a buffalo.
Chris is a very nice person, always concerned that we are comfortable and prepares excellent food!
The truck is well equipped with books on mammals, birds, insects, etc. I proved very useful and it has binoculars if you do not remember to take them.
The organization was very good, Chris plan everything to the last detail.
The tour with Chris is highly recommended.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great way to discover Africa
From the very beginning Severin Travel Africa provided us an excellent service, during the quote and booking period, the staff was friendly and accurate. During the actual safari, the quality of the lodges and local tours was above expectation making our first safari an unforgettable experience, having been able to see the big five and much more. The local operators/guides took care of every single detail in such way that we were totally relaxed and just enjoyed the trip. This is a great way to discover Africa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
I did a 5-day safari with my mother in June in Taranguire, Ngonrongonro, and Serengeti. We went for a private tour just for the 2 of us. We had such a great time ! Stephen, our safari guide was so dedicated, we saw everything we could dream of. He took time to give us tons of very interesting information about animals, Maasai culture and so much more. I was really impressed by his kindness and his generosity. I strongly recommend the experience.