RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Tanzania experience
Everything about the experience was above expectations.
First I received all the information - tour program, accommodation, daily trip details well in advance and it proved during the trip to be very accurate. The flights were on time and uneventful.
The experience itself is exceptional, 2 days into some of the most beautiful national parks in Tanzania - a trip into the wild. The guide was very good and, despite the rain being quite strong at lake Manyara, helped us spot many animals and some extraordinary wildlife moments. Finding the rhinos was a bit tricky, they like to stay away from the cars, but with a little patience - success.
The accommodations were great, the lodge is set up like a small village with everything you need close by, including wi-fi.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania and Zanzibar trip
We had an unforgettable trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar entirely provided by Tanzania Specialist.
The journey has exceeded our expectations in every way. It was great, good preparation, beautiful and appropriate accommodations (tents in the parks, being one with nature) a fantastic guide Dixon, a new friend to us, good programs, good food and Zanzibar was an excellent last stay.
We recommend Tanzania Specialist without any reservations.
Mathieu and Rosemary
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was excellent.
The service was great. Simon and the driver were always on time. The driver knew everything about the places we went to and was always smiling and helpful.
We made our own accommodation plan, which made the trip much cheaper. It is also recommended to close the final price and not only daily.
Very highly recommended.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro 7 day Machame route expedition
What a wonderful experience! All thanks to the Enosa team! It's the first time I have ever done something of this magnitude, but WOW, I can say it was worth every penny. From landing at Kilimanjaro airport and getting picked up by Noel to be taken to the hotel, everything went so smoothly, without a hitch. Enosa really does have a top notch team, and I would have never been able to complete the hike without the support and motivation that both our guide and assistant guide gave me on the way up. The porters , cook and waiter were absolute champions! From the most delicious meals being severed to us while we were still in bed during the early hours of the morning. The waiter waking us up in the early hours of the morning with a smile on his face could make even the most demotivated person motivated. Getting to each camp and having everything already set up, and ready to just sit back and relax was like a dream come true. The Enosa team was top notch from the beginning all the way to the end. Do yourself a favor and select Enosa! You can not go wrong!
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3-Day Selous game reserve safari
This safari was the highlight of my holiday in Tanzania/Zanzibar. The whole experience was amazing and we got to see a lot of wild animals, beautiful scenery and stunning sunsets. Our guide Lenard was easy-going and knowledgeable. We got to see more animals then I had expected and he took us really close to them. Accommodation was nicer then expected and had a cosy feeling of camping. Only thing I regret was not making our safari a bit longer, we picked the 3 day/2 nights in Selous game reserve.
AT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good.Great 9 days and all was ok.
The communication was satisfied and the organisation of the tour excellent.
We had a great driver and he was a perfect guide. the food was delicious and so we could enjoy our second safari trip with this company.
We would like to do it once more!!!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memories for a life time - Thank you
I never write reviews, caught up in life, family, work, friends... but this time I thought I would because our trip to South Africa was extraordinary thanks to African Welcome Safaris and Kathi's perfect planning and availability.
African Welcome Safaris was recommended by friends and we are recommending their services too.
We travelled as a family, four adults all together (parents and 2 "kids" 20-25).
We were interested in different aspects of the country, the history, the people, the wines, discovering the landscape, the nature... so based in this mosaic request, Kathi prepared an itinerary that allowed each of us to discover what we were looking for.
One of the highlights of our trip was taking the Rovos train from the Cap to Pretoria. I can only recommend this unique experience.
We favoured boutique hotels and two that stood out were the Dock house hotel located close to the waterfront in the Cap and the Parkwood hotel in Johannesburg. The trips to Table mountain and to the Cap of good hope allowed us to be in the middle of nature and a nice break from the city.We also very much enjoyed high tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel.
Robben Island is a must of course. Taking the time to visit the Apartheid museum and the prison in Johannesburg where the Supreme Court was built is a heavy load for an afternoon but essential to understand some of the aspect of South African history and culture. Of course, taking in the history of South Africa over the past centuries is most helpful in order to understand (if possible) the 20th century and the present. One last recommendation: Shumbalala Lodge for a safari in the Thornybush Private Reserve - a fantastic and most welcoming place. Thank you Kathi and the team of African Welcome Safaris for memories that will last a life time.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
EA is Just superb; a wonderful mix of the personal and the professional.
Again, the EA team has delivered to us a series of unique experiences in East Africa - such that it already has us looking to go back again via Jono, Danica and the EA team. This recent trip certainly matched our wonderful first EA experience of 2012!
The depth of personal knowledge at EA, the wonderfully engaging approach and the series of regular 'check ins' ensured we were well prepared for our month long visit. The trip itself, across three countries and four distant and diverse locations absolutely exceeded our expectations. The shared understanding of what we wanted out of this trip combined with their understanding of us as a couple laid a great platform from which we saw that EA knowledge and experience used to best effect.
This second wonderful trip with EA to southern Africa will see us return there in a couple of years and we'll just head straight back to Encompass Africa!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most reliable driver on Zanzibar with great network of captains, etc
Bakari is by far the most reliable driver on Zanzibar we came across during our two week stay on the island. He communicates very reliably, thinks ahead in case of traffic jams / road blocks etc and has a great network of captains, etc for tours. We did more than 5 trips with Bakari and went on a Dolphin Safari in Kimurimuri which was by far our most memorable experience on the island. We would always recommend Bakari again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very reliable and profesional.
We booked a safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The communication was very good, we got all the details we asked for. The accommodation was in a nice quiet lodge with a swimming pool just perfect for late afternoon after a long game drive. The driver/guide was very helpful, he did his best to show us the most interesting places and animals.
In total, it was a lovely experience that I would recommend to anyone.
