AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Must see
Our overall experience was really good, but mostly because of the wildlife and the scenery. To be able to meet these georgeus animals in their natural habitat, it is just an amazing experience - without words. Just have to see.
On the other hand, some annoying experience is also followed our trip. For example the daily tricks, frauds - like the immigration officer just put the 50 dollars directly into his pocket, when he realized that we are two of us, and we are paying by cash.
Also was really disappointing to see, that on the private tour - where we pay 150 USD for the trip and for the entry tickets to the national park - our tour operator bought us "children resident tickets".
So instead of paying for the national park 30 USD, he only paid 3 USD and just split the 27 USD with the other guys... And after that, we got a 1 USD meal, without any option to choose.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari was great, perfect organized and we had a lot of fun!
We had a very good time with world tours & safari Tanzania, best cook, nice driver, we have seen lots of animals.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than I could imagine
We went to the safari with medium expectations. We thought it is important not to think that you WILL witness all the exciting things you see in videos and the companies say you'll probably see. Because you may not be that lucky and get very frustrated, even more when you think how much you paid for it.
That said, I must say our experience was beyond we were expecting. We saw many many different animals, including the big five (thanks to a last minute black rhino at Ngorongoro), a herd of more than 200 elephants crossing our road, leopards on trees, lions calling others and finding them a kilometer away (and then, hummm, having sex, ahahaha), animals eating their victims. We don't have to complain. :-)
The scenery is incredible, the beautiful trees, the infinite flat lands in Serengeti, the amazing views from the rim of Ngorongoro crater, all of it can blow your mind. We had very good to excellent accommodations, some good and some memorable meals.
About the company, all the contact before, during and after the safari were perfect. Good people taking care of your needs, special thanks to Caudence! And, finally, about our guide, Jeff, we don't have how to express how good he was. Funny, smart, experienced, knowledgeable, polyglot, you name it. Thanks for all and wait you to know Brazil, Jeff! :-)
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable experience with the best guide!!
We were a group of students travelling to east africa. We didn't know much about the possibilities of the different countries and Isaac built for us several detailed packages in uganda, kenya and tanzania for us to choose. We discussed with him about budget and wild life and we finally decided to travel to serengheti and south kenya. It was an amazing experience, we had the chance to discuss about wild life conservation, politics, animal behaviour... Apart of being a great guide and a very nice person, he is also a fantastic story teller. While doing some camping he delated us with some traditional african stories learned by his grandmother. It was a magical experience! And we are very thankful for his services and commitment to wild life conservation. More guides or tour operators should have the approach that ecobushman has!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We make a travel with Gatatu Safaris. Good price and good driver. You can't forget the gorila trekking.
The only problem we couldn't see the lion tree becsise it's very difficult. We could see a lot of elephant, hipos, etc....
We recomend to visit Uganda. Also we recomend Gatatu Safaris
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
It was wonderful to see wildlife in such an amazing scenery!
Really happy about accommodations, I didn't expect such comfort even on 'camping'.
Food was amazing and there was a lot of it ;)
When it comes to transportation and guides, it was good, but because we were a group with different itineraries, we had to change vehicles or someone else joined our vehicle. So at one moment we were completly packed (9 of us including the driver). It would be better if that was explained to us before we left and on the way (aditional changes were made), so we would know what to expect! Lack of information made us feel a little lost at times.
All in all a good experience and would do it again in a heartbeat!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari company with local roots
We booked a 6 day lodge safari with Ecological Wilderness Adventures in June.
Brian was very quick to react to all our questions and requests. He is a man with great knowledge about the country, the national parks and the Tanzanian wildlife.
The safari was perfectly planned and we practically didn't need any adaptions. All accommodations had a very high standard. Especially Serengeti Savannah Camp, which is also operated by Brian was a real treat. A camp in the middle of nowhere that made you feel very close to nature, yet offering all the comforts a european traveller can hope for.
Kappia our very knowledgable and friendly safari guide is a great guy. He gave us lots of explanations about wildlife and birds and was also a perfect ambassador for his country. After the 6 days we felt like we had learned a lot about Tanzanian culture, politics and various questions that he never got tired to answer. He also showed us interesting places in Arusha and helped us rearranging the trip spontaneously when I got sick for one day.
With Ecological Wilderness we felt in very good hands and at the same time had the feeling to support a company with local roots, rather than an international corporation.
Thanks again for this wonderful experience!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania camping and lodge stay safari
This was an amazing trip and Tanzania is a wonderful country to visit. The breadth and diversity of the people and animals is awesome.
The trip was extremely well coordinated.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family Santegoeds - Een fijne reis tot in de puntjes verzorgd!
Thursday 15th of May 2014
Well, holidays in South Africa, what are you writing, what are you thinking about? Of course, you write about what you already knew in advance and about what you see in real life afterwards. The wilderness, animals, beautiful landscapes, the tension when an elephant walks right next to your tent during the night. A perfect country if you love photography. We have seen the beautiful Milky Way for the first time. And all of this in South Africa? No, we have only been in the region KwaZulu Natal.
That was it? No, not at all. Most people we met, have impressed us. Casual encounters with great people. As Steve, B & B manager, he insisted that we didn’t go to bed without supper, drove us to a takeaway, drank a beer with us, exchanged information, thoughts and expectations. He gave us a glimpse into his life and his country. A very warm, cheerful, positive man. Or like a moment in the early morning in a nature reserve, we made coffee for 3 cleaning ladies spontaneously. They were very surprised that we served them coffee instead of the opposite. A dinner with a South African man and with a couple from Ireland. He was as a 5-year-old boy emigrated from the north of Holland and he was excited to talk Dutch with us. And we South-African with him. We talked about past and present, in the Netherlands and in South Africa. The couple had worked in Ireland, in a hospital, for years. They were back in South-Africa to enjoy the country where they have worked and lived for so many years. Don’t forget Theo, entrepreneur par excellence and a good man. What a invention to get people acquainted with your village, the people in your village acquainted with people from far away. He received us in his house. He helps the village to getting a better life environment, especially the vulnerable, young people. How little children in a nursery with so little, have fun and radiate energy. The 17 -, 18, 19-year-old students at a high school willing to participate in a game from the Netherlands and treat you with a swinging concert.
We’ve got so much energy from these people, sunshine can’t equalise this. Be there for others, listen and show understanding. And amaze, learn and appreciate how special the world is. Surprised by the openness and friendliness, we have enclosed Kwazulu-Natal and its people in our hearts. Engaged, engraved in our memories. Thank you for making this possible, Geert and Freya.
During our short stay, we’ve got to know South Africa as a country which is developing. Of course, with all the problems and contradictions. But who are we to judge. The Netherlands have had 200 years to become the democracy as we are nowadays. South Africa is just a democracy since 20 years. And in a huge country with so much diversity. A multicultural society. An example for The Netherlands.
Chapeau for Nelson Mandela
Hans and Sonja Santegoeds, Olland, The Netherlands
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great scenery and good chances of spotting wildlife
Booked a 2 day/1 night tour to Pilanesberg. It was a fantastic tour. The Pilanesberg is beautiful, very nice scenery and very good chances of spotting wildlife. I liked the extended game drive that Mmilo tours offers since it offers you the possibility to see more of the park. In the game drives of the lodge I did spot more wildlife since the drivers communicate with each other where you can for example spot a lion.. But the extended game drive was a plus since it is more individual and shows you different areas of the park. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip good fun. The lodge was perfect and the food very good.