NO
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent even in the details
Our group consisted of eight Norwegians of which three had been to South Africa before. We heard about Giltedge Africa (Southern Africa Travel) from ATG of Oxford. The dialogue with Giltedge Africa was a constructive one with good proposals and swift reactions. We received much appreciated advice on the safari part - Savanna Private Game Reserve - where Giltedge Africa in the end was very clear for which all the participants were very grateful. It was an excellent experience. Giltedge Africa also assisted in confirmation of some choicy restaurant bookings. All the bookings worked out. We were overall very pleased with the service level - swift reactions and clear advice - and even in the details, all worked out. The car was there when it should and the car guide was well suited to the group and its proclivities. If we were to do a South African trip again, and we might, Giltedge Africa would be the obvious cboice as tour operator.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable experience
We had the chance to visit Tanzania earlier this year and be in a awesome contact with its stunning nature and welcoming people. Best Safaris organized for us an amazing private safari (3 days) giving us the opportunity to enjoy the best national parks and see animals while learning a lot about them, their habits, dynamics but also about vegetation and local population. Our guide, Goody, was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable and Peter a very sociable and professional person we could rely on for the organization of the tour. All the rules agreed before hand were respected and we got back to Belgium with an amazing recollection of Tanzania. I recommend anyone to try Best Safaris when discovering the natural beauty of Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mount Kilimanjaro 6 day expedition
Guide: Epaphras Mgina
Our experience climbing Kilimanjaro was excellent. The days were very well planned and our guides prepared us well to reach the summit. The living conditions were clean and comfortable and our cook made great food. The first four days of our trip we slowly gained altitude up to 15,500 feet, which allowed us to acclimate to the high altitude. On the summit day, all 6 people in our group reached the summit without problems. Overall the trip was a wonderful experience and I look forward to doing it again some day.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
I was referred to Chels Tours by two friends I met while in Tanzania, and a tour guide named Beatus in particular. Unfortunately, my time for the safari was limited to one day, but Beatus did a wonderful job of squeezing everything in. He was very knowledgable, went at my group's pace, and had a wonderful sense of humor. I recommend him and Chels Tours to anyone looking for a quality African safari experience (it should be noted that I went on safari to the Tarangile, not the Serengeti. I would recommend the Tarangile to anyone, as well!).
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience with a travel agency ever.....
As a woman travelling alone to two new countries – Uganda and Rwanda – on the continent also quite new to me, I spent a lot of time looking for the right travel agency to organize my trip. More, I had two weeks to spend there flying from faraway (the U.S.) and I wanted to see “absolutely everything”, setting my expectations very high.
Encounter Africa Safaris in Uganda was an excellent choice! The Agency answered my numerous questions, advised me on the destinations, and at the end even reversed the order of the trip I wanted to take to accommodate my schedule. I took my trip in October’14 during the time when some tourist were cancelling their bookings in fear of Ebola, but I discussed that issue with the Agency and educated myself to be assured that there was no reason to postpone my trip. There was none.
It was the best trip of my life! I don’t expect to ever be able to top my meeting with the mountain gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda with any other experience in the future! It was very thrilling and humbling at the same time! I spent most of the two weeks in Uganda, which is a beautiful country full of wildlife and gorgeous scenery.
Tolbert Guma, my guide from Encounter Africa Safaris who also drove me the entire 1760 kilometers did all possible so I could indeed see “absolutely everything” I wanted and even more than that. I got to know him as a very knowledgeable guide, an excellent driver (on both sides of the road!), and as a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service; great safari; great guides!
We booked very spontaneously a little 3-day Safari (starting from Arusha to Tarangire Nationalpark, then to Ngorongoro Crater, then Lake Manyara National Park). We had a great guide (and also safe driver), excellent accomodation (Panorama Campsite - amazing view) and overall a great time on safari. The service round the trip was super, starting with organising vegetarian meals (which were also fine!) to driving us through Arusha and picking us up directly at the bus station, so we never felt lost :)
After the safari we booked another local tour, and it was just like the same: great guide, great tour, great time. We spent a day walking through a village nearby, seeing local projects and eating local food.
After that, they even helped us booking our next flight.
Overall: Excellent, big recommendation!
Beautiful Scenery, Unbelievable Animal Hub.
Its true most travelers have no notion of the beauty that lies in Tanzania. To be honest, I too didn’t know until I was invited on a trip to Tanzania and we were hosted by Asante Tanzania Safaris. Anybody who needs more comfort and luxury should go for lodges, there are pretty much affordable lodge accommodation but you need to confirm in advance especially if you plan to visit during the peak season.
The position of our country makes us hear what I can refer to as very little to nothing about Tanzania hehee. However brief or short the time was, we had very pleasant moments and recommend Asante Tanzania.
SE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best planned journey I have ever exterienced
We were an extended family of six people and all of us were experienced travellers. I was responsible for the booking and to my great relief everyone was extremely satisfied. We planned the safari in close contact with our guide Tony and he managed to fit all we wanted to do into the two weeks we booked. Tony was an excellent guide, great fun and very well organised. His knowledge of animal, especially birds, was fantastic and he could always answer our questions. The accomodation was superbly situated, the food was good and the gorillas, elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, leopards, monkeys, buffaloes, chimps etc were exactly where we were!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional game drive in Kilima Camp in Masai Mara
We enjoyed so much (2 couples) what Laurence prepared for us for our safari in the Masai Mara. We flew from Ukunda the 17th of October to Masai Mara with Mombasa Air to spend 4 days and 3 nights at Kilima Camp, near Olololo gate. We get the chance to stay up a hill with an unbelievable sightseeing of the Mara. We get the chance to see 4 Rhinos and many family of lions. We just missed the leopard but we had a very great moment. Back to Diani with full of images and thank you Laurence to choose for us this camp. Everything was absolutely perfect.
We hope to come back very soon with other friends.
Do not hesitate to make your safari with En Safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing safari company which plays a big role in giving back to the community.
We have been recommending our SIC volunteers to go on safari with Jackpots for more than two years. None of our volunteers has come back and complained about anything. Amazing Amazing!