20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Class! These guys know 1st Class service
It was my 1st safari and genuinely had no idea what to expect when we booked one of the cheaper alternatives which claimed to provide ‘budget’ service. We honestly would have paid double the amount it was that impressive from start to finish. Right from picking us up from our hostel to dropping us off at the next, these guys were simply awesome! Steve was a truly 1st class ranger and made our group so comfortable, making the experience so special! Matthew’s cooking was amazing, well thought out and incredibly fulfilling! Genuinely cant fault the service of these guys at all and if we’re ever back in Tanzania, we’re coming back!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari - just perfect
After some online research we found Mali Kale Africa Safari's as a tour operator for our 7 day Tanzania-Northern-Circuit-Safari. We got in contact with Richard (the owner of the tour company). He replied very fast to our first email and answered all our questions... and we had a lot of questions in the upcoming months. He always gave us a very good feeling and we had confidence in him very fast. So we decided to book our tour with Mali Kale Africa Safari's.
I was the best decision we made. The safari (Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi) and the cultural tourism (visit of maasai, hadzabe and datoga) resulted to be perfectly organized by Richard. He was always prepared (permits, lodges, etc.), so we did not loose time to wait for permits at the entrance gates of the national parks.
During our game drives Richard always did his very best to get the most amazing animal encounters for us. It was not just good or very good, it was even better, because Richard is a person who goes always an extra mile for you. Therefore we had so many special moments and we had a time which was even better than we hoped or expected before.
What we can also mention: Every morning when we entered the jeep it was cleaned from inside and outside. When Richard dropped us around 6/6.30pm at our lodge he managed to clean the car and the windows and to refill the fridge with bottled water. So everything was always clean and ready to go in the morning.
Resumee: We can highly recommend Richard as a tour guide. He has the experience of more than 20 years as a guide. So he has a large knowledge about the animals and the sites (where to find them) and knows so many people around in the biz. If you want to have a very good organized safari, then go with Richard/Mali Kale Africa Safari's. It's such an amazing experience. Even after being back at home we are still flashed about our Tanzania holidays.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect budget-safari
For a budget traveller, this is a great option!
Communication is easy, and everything is smooth.
We got a pick up in the airport to our hotel, and then another pick up the next morning to the safari-bus and then we got a ride to our airBnB in Nairobi when the safari ended.
All went according to plan.
There's a ration of water (1 bottle per person per day), but you can buy beverage at lunch and at the tent camp.
It's a good idea to bring snacks. The food provided is mostly local and delicious.
The safari drives were really amazing. And Stanley, our guide, made a great effort in finding all the cool animals.
Don't expect beautiful and luxurious accommodations. It's a cheap tour for people on a budget.
But expect a FIVE STAR adventure with amazing safari drives in the park and great service from the people!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
Not always easy to choose an agency for a safari .. Vervet was perfect from the reservation, to the change of last minute plan. Our expectations in terms of accommodation have been respected. And we always felt pampered. I recommend. You will take full eyes.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tour operator not recommended
I will nerver recommend it. I have had some problems with them recently. The company is not serious and professional. The boss is not really honest.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had an amazing time - spotted tons of animals!
This trip was incredible. We booked a 4 day private safari for myself and 3 friends. The guides were awesome, friendly, and very accomodating. They also possess eagle eyes. There is no way we could have spotted even a fraction of the animals if not for the guides. The enclosed van was also nice, not as big open viewing areas like the open air trucks, but far more comfortable.
I'd highly recommend booking with Wild Planet!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organised!
I was part of a big group which Lifetime Safari planned a trip for and they absolutely nailed it.
Also superaccomodating with everything and managed to please everyone in a group of 55 people.
I mean, that is a very hard thing to do but everything went smooth - which means that they planned everything to the tee.
Everyone working at Lifetime Safaris are also incredibly nice and genuine.
If I ever go back to Tanzania I will for sure use Lifetime again!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
These guys were great. We used them to organize our Gorilla trek in Uganda. We had already been on safari in Kenya, so didn't feel like the long drive to Bwindi from Entebbe so we flew into Rwanda where our wonderful guide john picked us, we proceeded to bwindi national park and gorilla trekking was so wonderful. African Based safaris staff were so organized,quick responses and answers for all the questions we asked and this compelled us to book our tour with them and never regretted. hotels in queen Elizabeth national park was fantastic. (Enganzi safari lodge) am just organizing my group to go back to this wonderful country Uganda. thank you African based safaris for your excellent services.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an excellent operator
we did 10 days of safari and I have to confirm that everything went well, often beyond expectations, the guides were fantastic.
a safari full of positive things and emotions.
I recommend it to everybody
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!!!
I am so glad that me and my husband choose Axis Africa Safaris. After a long search we decided to choose Axis and we never regret it. First of all we asked all of our questions with mail and Lennox from Axis always return those mails immediately with clear answers.
Our tour guide MARTIN, was one of the best!!! He was so dedicated, he was polite, clever, honest, decent man with a great sense of humor. He was always so understanding and helpful. With help of martin we saw nearly all animal kinds in Masai Mara. He was so hard working and has good relationships with the other drivers. Because of him our tour group has always the nices photo and experience. We also went Lake Nakura, Naivasha and Hells Gate with him and fall in love with those places. Our tour was budget but if u planning to go there or a private tour. Martin is the man :)
Also our luggage lost on the way. They helped us and when the luggae arrive they bring it to us as soon as possible.
Our 5 days budget tour was much more than we expected.