LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great diversity in their offerings....a good blend/mix of activity
I saw some great reviews of Viva online in my pre-trip info seeking process & after trying many others, i decided to work with Piero & Viva team. Absolutely great decision for us as t went perfectly well. In fact a friend of mine from the US also recently met me after Kruger in my island & he was talking about his Kruger experience & to see it was also via Viva to the same Tremisana & the Marcs Tree Camps. I was simply shocked positively & happy for him. Currently also there is a peer of mine at Tremisana from UK. Great set of team members with friendly positive attitude to make you feel good...food is yummy....the spread could be better though as in the variation + spread they can get a bit more creative specially when you are on a 5nights 6 days with them......They had thrown in a bit of everything to experience so it was great.....Kruger full days, Bush brai's, night drives at Balule & also Tshukudu, the moholoholo visit....the cat interaction opportunities etc
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Russian group in Tanzania
We were a group of 10 university friends who had decided to climb Kilimanjaro and do a Tanzania safari for our next alumni. The trip was well planned and most importantly the service we received for climbing Kilimanjaro was just as promised, and yes we all summited!!
The personal touch and briefing before every part of the trip was very encouraging and made us feel safe in a foreign land. The vehicles and driver staff were very nice and we pretty much got what we paid for. I would recommend Safarihub for people planning a trip to Tanzania, especially Kilimanjaro climb.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well planned
Very organized from the beginning- loved the detailed package we got in email a month before departure. Answered a lot of questions. The tour guides were amazing in Kenya!! Went out of our way for us and excited to show u their beautiful country
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very professsional and great attention to detail and customer satisfaction
All in All I was very satisfied with Oakland Tours and their staff members. Felistus was very professional in the way she dealt with all the comunication prior to our trip, and she met us uppon our arrival at a very late 11.30 p.m at our hotel in order to close the last details.
We organized 2 safaris with them, with the second one being tailor made, with a long trip down to Malindi. All went flawless and Kenya largely exceeded our expectations.
On our last day in Nairobi, we booked for the third time, a day with Oakland Tours again, and had a visit to the Sheldrick orphanage, Girrafe center, Karen Blixemn and Nairobi National park, with dropoff at the airport.
So, i will definitly be using their services again, and will strongly recommend them to my friends, or anyone looking for a tour operator in Kenya.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stunning wildlife and excellent accommodation and customer service
Safari was wonderful. We saw loads of animals. The Neptune Rianta tented camp was perfect. It is set by the river which is full of hippos. Go if you get the chance.
NL
Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience in Tanzania
We had a wonderful time with Quest. The weather was fantastic. Each day brought something new. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the time we were dropped off, we were well looked after. The itinerary worked out really well. I would definitely recommend them if you are seeking a great experience at a good price.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable experience
From first enquiries the staff at Viva were extremely helpful, informative and knowledgeable, putting our minds at rest that we had chosen the right people to go on safari with. The accommodation was very good with clean rooms and bedding etc. and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We booked 12 days in total at the two sites and were treated as very well at both. On days when we didn't really feel like doing much or the Kruger consecutively we were accommodated by being taken to town or to another attraction. The safaris we did were well planned and we were escorted by very friendly and knowledgeable staff, in particular Tanya and Luke. We managed to see 4 of the big 5 only being evaded by the leopard but that didn't really spoil the experience. The champagne sunrise breakfast safari was a very nice surprise and a lovely experience as was the early morning walking safari. We would highly recommend either site for an excellent safari experience.
In general very happy with the service
Everything was very good specially the driver-guide and cook.
The only issue we had is when we were entering Serengeti we had to pay the fees of the park which was about 600 USD. Everything was supposed to be included and payed in advance. However, Noah return the amount payed the day after through Paypal.
However, as I said before, apart from this issue, everything was very good.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awsome trip with great guide
We were in Hwange on February 2016 with Joseph from African Coast Travel & Tours. Trip has been arranged perfectly in all details. He is great, funny and nice guide. More than 8 hours we spent in National Park where we could see thousands wild animals. Great place to visit, we have seen a lot of areas in park therefore we have seen many elephants, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, monkeys and wild boars! Transfer from and to Zambia has been organized very smooth and fast. I reccomend to all of you Joseph and African Coast Travel & Tours !!!
IT
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Viva,Viva,Viva Safaris
My wife and I live in Italy.Our 3 day safari with Viva Safaris was the highlight of our S.A. visit.Their guides are very capable & knowledgeable.We remember our first evening safari,after sighting of rhino,our guide following spore found 3 lionesses with cubs.Later he kept all calm when in the dark our vehicle was surrounded by a galloping herd of buffalo ! An incredible experience.In Kruger Park our guide's enthusiasm was contagious and he found all the big 5.On Balule morning drive an armed Bongani took our fearful & excited group down to the river on foot,we saw hippos & crocs. His anecdotes kept all happy.We like comfort so chose Tremisana Lodge,its beautiful,immersed in the green.Our bungaloo(chalet) was clean & comfortable.Breakfast was a meal in itself and well located in front of the waterhole.Dinner was served in the boma,we loved the soups,the homemade bread & sweets,thanks to Delina.We had a wonderful all-round stay of real value for money.Thanks Viva Safaris,we recommend all their services and plan a return in the near future .