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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tanzania by Andrei Snitko
We have visited 3 parks during the course of our Safari trip - Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area - and all 3 were different and amazing in their own way. The animal diversity is impressive and the wild nature vibe is well preserved. I would definitely recommend Tanzania as Safari destination.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing terrain with such majestic animals
Seems like best place for safari - we saw the big 5, weather was great and food was very good even for a vegetarian. All aspects of our safari was excellent
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very special tour for my family on my wife's 50th birthday.
Excellent communication with great tour guide in wildlife. Very memorable and educational trip. Bravo lakengozi Tours!
20-35 years of age
Review about Tanzania by Maulik Nathavani
Amazing place and welcoming people. This country has lots to offer to cater to the wildlife enthusiasts. The facilities are really good in general and always improving.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by princetontigeruk
The Tanzanians are very welcoming people - they are genuinely nice and make you want to explore the beautiful country. And there is so much to explore - from Jane Goodall's sanctuary to the highest free standing mountain in the world (Mount Kili). My father used to take us to Tanzania every year from Kenya when we were children growing up - only now do I appreciate the beauty and why......
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
On safari with Ecological Wilderness Adventures: Incredible!
Ecological Wilderness Adventures was highly recommended to us by several of our friends who had gone on safari with them. We were told, "You'll see an amazing variety and abundance of birds and wildlife!" I'm a wildlife biologist and have worked with caribou most of my career, and my wife is a retired botanist. We've lived and worked in Alaska for many years, and both of us have seen large numbers of wildlife for decades. But we were absolutely astounded by what we saw in Tanzania! Nothing can prepare you for actually experiencing the richness of Tanzania's wildlife.
Some of the nicest surprises of our trip had nothing to do with wildlife, though. Brian and our guides, Gerald, Martin and Kappia, were 'professionals' in the truest sense. Their understanding of the natural history of Tanzania was deep and broad, and each of them obviously enjoyed sharing their knowledge with us. Martin had worked in Ngorogoro Crater for 30 years before retiring from service. Kappia had been a veterinarian 20+ years before retiring to guide safaris. Gerald has been guiding for years, and his ability to identify birds and spot animals was incredible. Brian, Martin's son and the founder of Ecological Wilderness Adventures, grew up with wildlife and guided for other companies before forming his own company. I've worked with professional wildlife biologists with multiple degrees & credentials behind their names that couldn't hold a candle to the guides on our trip in terms of their understanding of regional natural history.
There were other surprises, too. We stayed at several tented lodges that were beautiful, clean and comfortable. And, Brian's tent camps at Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater and Ndutu were on a par with the best of them. Without exception, camp staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely great - everywhere! Even the picnic breakfasts and lunches we took during early or extended drives were great! The camps let you hear lions roaring at night and the cacophony of birds calling as daylight broke while providing the comforts of electricity, a real bed and even hot & cold running water - with showers, no less (a bit different from how we camp in Alaska)!!!
We were also struck by the friendliness of Tanzanians in general. Driving between the various parks that we visited could have been just a necessary chore, but the smiles and waves from the people we passed - especially from the children going to & coming from school - made it anything but! And, none of the drivers balked at stopping for a great bird even if we were 'on the road.' Brian scheduled frequent rest stops where we visited with local residents that generously introduced us to their cultures, communities and livelihoods.
Of course, most people travel to Africa to see wildlife, and Ecological Wilderness Adventures will not disappoint you. Each and every day, Brian and his crew did their level best to 'deliver.' A frequent comment during evening supper was, "It just can't get any better than today!" But, the next day, and the next, it did. Brian's company is willing to tailor their safaris to their clients' desires and needs. The trucks were clean, well maintained and specifically set up to provide for viewing and photography. No peeking out of open windows.
You can probably find less expensive companies to book a safari, but from my experience you won't find better value for your buck. Anywhere. I highly recommend Ecological Wilderness Adventures to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. The highest compliment I can make is that I want to go back!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 Day Maasai Mara with Abdullah Choga
We had a great time on our safari. Abdullah our driver and guide was very professional and welcoming. He went to great lengths to ensure we had an enjoyable time and was great with spotting the animals on our many game drives. Everything was organised with ease through Esther and we were not left waiting or wondering at any moment. The accommodation and food included was of a great standard.
This is our second safari with Asaray Tours and we will continue to use them in the future.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Informative, Pleasant and safe
Ecological Wilderness Adventures was a great company with whom to book a safari. The internal operations were quite responsive by email, punctual and organized. Our guide, Gerald, was chock full of interesting information as well as an infectious happy spirit. We witnessed many other land cruisers traveling at top speeds, but Gerald was safe and talented at spotting all the animals. They "yum yum" as Gerald called the box lunches were tasty and provided us with more than enough food. An all around great experience!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Uganda by Marjy
The people are wonderful- warm and kind. The scenery is beautiful. The gorillas are amazing ! I would love to come back to visit all the other parks.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania possesses various special reserves for touring. Wellcome all
At the beginning I thought Tanzanian speaks Swahili only. To my surprise I found them speaking nice English something which shocked me and left me with an open mouth. On regard to wildlife I thought Tanzania had fewer wild animals and the weather could not be friendly because of being among tropical countries. The accommodation available in Tanzania are of different classes depending on which class you would feel to place yourself. The tour guide uses both English and Swahili and they are so friendly and honest.