CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip to Mikumi National Park
We booked a safari to Mikumi National Park at very short notice going directly by car from Dar-EsSalaam. Patrick and his team personally organized everything within 24 hours at an affordable all-inclusive price: pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, drive in their own comfortable jeep, all meals along the way, overnight stay in a quaint new hotel near the park, and lots of great animal viewing, some at very close range. We saw many elephants, giraffes, various antelopes, zebras, hippos, buffalos and a pack of lions at very close to the jeep who were devouring a gazelle which they seemed to have hunted just before we encountered them. The guys of Nodven Safaris (f.k.a. Parota Safaris) are highly recommendable. They made our safari unforgettable!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks for a perfect organized adventure!
We are so happy that we chose Tanzania Explorer (Sondre) to organize and set up this trip for us. From day one we got all the explanations and information we needed to put together a perfect trip for us. It has all been very well organized and taken care of. The commutation and information has been excellent before, during and after the trip. This is what I call personalized service!
The trip and all we got to experience was just magical. We really appreciated the variations of activities and traveling - a lot to do, but still relaxing and never hectical.
The wildlife and scenery in Ruaha National Park is spectacular, and a special thanks to our guide and driver Sam, who really knew his way around and showed us the best of it.
All of our expatations got more than fullfilled - Tanzania is beautiful place on earth and combined with the knowledge, service and places picked by Tanzania Explorer this was truly a trip of a lifetime!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic experience
I worked with Nicki Kirchner- she was wonderful! professional/helpful/patient/always available. The lodgings she suggested were perfect, the transfers all on time. the guides all excellent. We were thrilled with our trip and we are extremely grateful to Nicki!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Day trip Nairobi National park
All in all a great trip, if i little over price. But the driver and guide Giveja (Steve) was really passionate about his wildlife and extremely knowledgable. Not only that, he was really personable and just a top bloke, so for that reason a great trip.
Although if you get the chance try and go to a bigger national park far from the city as I think it will give you greater character, variety and adventure.
Thanks
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything but a Unicordn
We stayed at Jock Safari Lodge for our trip to Kruger National Park and that decision made all of the difference. The facilities were wonderful, the staff was outstanding, and our ranger (Jacob) was so amazing that we jokingly asked if he would be showing us a unicorn - since he'd already shown us the Big Five, the Ugly Five plus many other things everyday that we were there it made sense to think he could find a mythical animal too.
The days involve a 5am wake-up call, 5:30am coffee, and out on a drive in the dark to look for absolutely amazing animals. Then breakfast - lunch - tea and an evening drive before dinner. Read the reviews that talk about chilly mornings and evenings and plan accordingly based on time of year.
Our 4 day/3 night stay was just about right. The size of the lodge (12 luxury huts) limits what you can do between drives. The rangers do a great job of communicating where the animals are so no two days were alike.
We worked through a broker for Kruger accommodations and he was thrilled that this property was available for us - we were thrilled as well
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very much professional & caring. Good hospitality.
Magical Retreats & Adventures Tours are thoroughly professional. They live up to their commitments. Very caring and provided excellent service and hospitality.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nature friendly and relaxing!
We had a very nice time on our safari. East African & Touring company offers a very friendly and trustfull service. They look what they can offer for every budget. Our guide took the time for visiting the park and let us look to the animals how long we wanted. They have very nice accomodation, nature friendly and relaxing! We had the best dinners ever! What a great time! :)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
At short notice, they arranged for a group of 20 seniors on a tour of Kilimanjaro - very well done.
Excellent service, great communication, tours better than expectation. We will definitely refer others.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guide in Uganda
Bella is a very experienced guide and during my trip in 2013 she did everything to make us feel very welcome. She showed us her country and she has a lot of knowlege about it! She will share her love for her country and its beautiful people, scenery and wildlife. The best guide I ever had!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than expected
Recently, my wife and I experienced the most wonderful of adventures in South Africa thanks to Greatest Africa and their Senior Travel Consultant Vanessa Walker. Due to our work constraints, we had to arrange this trip at the last moment with little research. Fortunately, we found Greatest Africa and Vanessa. Vanessa quickly put a package together focusing on our desire to see as much safari wildlife as possible. She expertly arranged stays at three game preserves and all transportation within South Africa. Things went so smoothly other than trying to remember what day it was (we quickly lost all sense of time), we had nothing to concern ourselves with other than enjoying the experience. The preserves were beyond our expectations. Wonderful accommodations, wonderful food, wonderful people and of course wonderful wildlife. If you are fortunate enough to be considering a trip to this wonderful country, we don't believe you could do any better than working with Greatest Africa and Vanessa.