20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfection. Magical and Wonderful Wildlife. Rob was a perfect guide explaining everything.
We couldn't have asked for a better experience travelling and learning about the Okavango Delta than with Golden Africa. Rob our guide had an in depth knowledge of all the wildlife & was able to teach us so much about the Country, Animals and nature around us.
The organisation of the trip was perfect, everything was tailored to what we wanted and was done in a relaxed and professional way. We would recommend a Golden Africa trip to everyone & will be booked another trip in the future.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't beat it for the price
My friend and I went on the budget 6 day safari tour with game drives in Ruaha and Mikumi, a hike in Udzungwa (with a really nice swim at the bottom of Sanje falls) and a walking safari in Ruaha. We're both very active people and the idea of sitting in a car for 6 days did not sound appealing - so we were happy to find an inexpensive tour that included some physical activity. Fikiri, our guide, was incredibly knowledgable about the flora and fauna of the region. His English was very, very good (my travel companion is American but lives in Tanzania, and she was "shocked" with his command of the language.) and he was professional and helpful. Considering the price (this was literally the cheapest safari I could find for the number of days we wanted), we thought we would be roughing it, but the accommodations were actually much nicer than we were imagining. We camped 1 night which was perfectly comfy for tent camping and stayed in bandas or other indoor lodgings for the rest of the trip. Particularly nice was Hondohondo, were we spent our last night. We were created with cold avocado smoothies, the garden and grounds were beautiful, the shower was nice and hot and the staff were very nice and friendly.
Of course, the animals were amazing. Lions, giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, jackals, elephants, hippos, hyraxes, baboons, skyes monkeys, vervet monkeys, warthogs, hyenas, kudu, and about a million bird species (including the very beautiful lilac breasted roller, superb starling and paradise wydah bird). I saw more variety that I thought I would and took home some truly incredible photographs.
I would highly recommend Grassroots for young, active people looking to do a budget safari with an active component.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful !
This holiday ( planned over almost 2 years - to celebrate a 'special' birthday) proved to be be all we hoped for and more. It was fantastic
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Safarihub on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Safarihub team is efficient and very knowledgeable - They ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by someone from the team !
We look forward to our next Safarihub trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
NO
10 day Luxury gorilla trekking safari was a trip to remember
Almost every year, we get a luxury trip to our unvisited destinations and this time around, our trip was in Uganda since we wanted to do gorilla trekking. Of course, many would argue that Uganda is not luxury destination when you compare its infrastructure with other destinations but the fact is we were treated to royalty. Expensive and comfortable Toyota safari cars, air charter services, very nice lodges with scenic views, great food, a reasonably great care by gorilla tour booking safari guides, and the liberty to ask whatever we wanted. This was luxury mixed with the best hospitality services. We shall never forget Uganda.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip, great guides
Had 3 nights at Chobe Bush Lodge including day trip to Victoria falls. Great place, excellent game drive and boat trip on Chobe River. Our guide to Victoria Falls, Polite, was good. Highly recommended
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My experience with Chigo Tours been my first with such an organization was excellent.
The communication to set the stage for the trip was smooth. I was able to get a very good idea of the main purpose of the trip and the do and don't once in the forest with the primates. There was no surprise except for the fact I was lucky enough to find a gorilla family within 40 minutes of the trek. The Company's staff I came inyo contact with is very knowledgeable of his trade, very courteous with superb driving skill. Good job team Chigo Tours.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
absolutely perfect
I was already last year in South Africa and Zambia organized by Safari Online. It was a absolutely gorgeous trip. Everything was perfect. This was the reason I booked this year in May and June an new trip to South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. I got everything I expected. It was a dream again. I know I´m coming back.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experiences. i will never forget.
i very like the tourist guide & driver Henry. he is a good people. very very kindly.
i like the staff of kisima,very pathient and solve the problem from us.
i will be Kenya next time,and select Kisima.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highlights every day, and hope to go back soon
We found our tour guides, and accommodation better than expected. Food was above excellent.
Almost all the guides were very friendly, and knowledgeable. We found the African people really friendly too.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our incredible journey to the roof of Africa with Caracal Tours & Safaris
When my friend and I learned that we were going to Tanzania for our internship we immediately decided we wanted to see more of the country than just the hospital we were working in. We planned on going on the biggest adventure of our lives: climbing the Kilimanjaro. I contacted some travel agencies and Marion was very quick with her response. We found out she was Dutch as well and actually studied at the same university as we did. Lucky for us she was in the Netherlands for teaching purposes and we got to meet her. We learned that she and her Tanzanian husband, Ben, started a safari company a couple of years ago. Having been a porter himself, Ben strives for fair payment of all the crew and keeping them safe and secure as well. This immediately felt right. Marion answered all our questions and helped us very well in planning our big trip. Over the months of preparations we could always come to her for tips and tricks and she would be very fast with her responses.
When we arrived in Tanzania, Ben picked us op from the airport in the middle of the night and took us safely to our hotel, which we booked on Marion's advice as well. It was very comfortable and close to shops and restaurants. She came to visit us the next day to make sure we were settled and doing well. She gave us tips for activities during the couple of days we had before starting our climb.
Ben made sure we had all the things necessary to reach the top safely and arranged for a meeting with our guide. The day of the climb we were picked up by our guide and crew. After meeting them and recieving a few encouraging words from Ben we drove to the gate. Everything was taken care of. Lunchboxes, water, two guides that were clearly experienced and ready to go. Our porters took on the big task of carrying everything up the mountain. We chose the Machame route, which normally takes up to 7 days to complete and has you sleep in tents.
The days were long and hard, but our guides sang and talked us through it. Every night we would get a steaming plate of food. Everytime we wondered how the cook was able to create such a nice dinner with so little resources. Every night and morning we got a health check to see how we were doing and the guides made sure we drank enough water. The nights were the hardest on us and to help us stay warm we got a nice warm bottle of water to put in our sleeping bags. Everybody did everything to help us make it to the top.
Considering the weather and us feeling so well, we decided to do day 3 and 4 in one day and shorten our climb with one day. As the guide said: you never know what the mountain does to you tomorrow, so better continue when you still feel fine. This turned out to be the best decision ever, because on the night of our ascend to the top we had perfect weather. No rain or wind, just a clear sky, followed by a bright sun, while we were walking in fresh snow that had fallen the day before. Seeing the sun rise from the top of the mountain was amazing.
The guides never failed to stay alert on our health and safety. When we were on top of the mountain, my friend started to feel unwell and we immediately started our descend. Which is much more difficult than going up. They guided us down the slopes and made sure we were back in time in base camp for us to have a rest before we had to continue our descend. When we finally reached Mweka Gate to get our certificates we were exhausted, but very content.
Climbing the mountain took almost everything we had. Sometimes we faced our boundaries and had to step over them. We reached the top because of our guides and crew and for that we are very greatful. Caracal Safaris went out of their way to make this trip unforgetable for us. And they succeeded.