IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What you really like!
With Hello Tanzania you can really organize the trip that you would like to do. The owner is ready to make changes to your program and meet your expectations. It was nice to find such kind of flexibility. We wanted to see the migration and therefore we drove up to Mara river, nearby Kenia border. But we did not want to miss the main sites at Serengeti and Ngorongoro and all of that spending only 5 nights over there. The safari was truly intensive and we have found in the driver the same friendly approach of the owner in Dar. The driver was also very expert of the parks and their wildlife making our trip pleasant and rich in information about animals and their habitat.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, informed, knowledgible, reliable and organised safari operator
We had the most amazing experience with Wild Wings Safaris. They gave us excellent service, found us the best deals and took care of all our needs. We have used them before and will continue to use them
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Private tour - Nairobi to Mombasa
Booked a last minute tour for my husband and I with KET the week before Christmas 2012. Paul was brief but responsive through the booking and planning phase. Our guide Richard was fantastic. Very engaged, always smiling, and he tried very hard to find us big game. For the cost we paid, the accommodations and food were an amazing deal - much more luxurious than expected. We would book with them again in a heartbeat - and of course we would ask for Richard again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect budget safari
We are a couple (33 and 29 years old) and checked a lot of safari operators before we booked ours. Our choice went to Safari Multiways for many reasons but first of all, due to the personnalisation and customisation of our safari.
Before going to Tanzania, we contacted several times the manager of Safari Multiways (Romeo) and asked so many questions, but he always answered (quite fast) professionnaly and tried to adapt our safari program according to our wishes. At the end we got an offer for 5 days / 4 nights (what we wanted) completely fitting to our expectations.
We have been to Manyara national park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (and slept in Panorama Camp, Niani Camp, Lobo camp and Simba camp).
The company Safari Multiways is a small, private owned company which we wanted to support, rather than a big one.
The safari price was including:
- all entrances to the national parks ans conservation areas
- all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) done by the cook who was with us during the complete safari, and who prepared so good typical and local food
- the material for camping: tent, matress, pillows (but we would recommand to take your own sleeping bags),
- the english-spoking guide for the complete safari, who knew all best places to observ the animals, and could explain us so many things
- the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to the hotel of our choice in Arusha.
We had a really great time, saw a lot of animals (inclusive the big 5!) thanks to our experienced guide and within the pop-up rooftop of the car. We had enough place in the car for our luggage and all the stuff for camping. We definitely recommand Safari Multiways for an unique adventure!
PS: October is the low touristical season in Tanzania, and it was perfect because of not too many cars in the parks
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The time of my life!
Afrishare was a reliable, friendly and value-for-money company for safari. I went with a group of 5 in an open-top Safari vehicle on a three day trip to - Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater and the Tarangire National Park. Ibrahim (the manager) was exceptionally friendly and easy to talk to. It was very easy to organise a fabulous trip and at fairly short notice. Our tour guide, Freddie was a lovely chap and exceptionally informative about the animals, knowing exactly where to take us to in order to get the most out of our three day safari - so much so that we were able to see all of the BIG FIVE! Afrishare chose a wonderful camp site for two nights to stay at, which was not too far away from any of the National Parks. We had beautiful meals and we able to meet other people keen to share their safari stories. We even had the opportunity to talk to and dance with a small Masai community on our day to the Ngorogoro Crater, which was a once in a lifetime activity. Overall I would highly recommend Afrishare to anybody who was thinking of going on Safari, it was my favourite activity in Tanzania, and at a reasonable price too.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with gorillas, chimps and the guys from ugandagorillatour.com.
That trip was good, with animals seen on the ways, budget accomodations, dairy programs and game drive jeep.
Some boring transfers somedays but very long distances to drive along.
Not so good the extra night and meals in Kampala, obviously we had to have dinner/breakfast at that time
NL
Experience level: first safari
A well planned and organized trip.
Our first trip in South-Africa was perfectly organized by Safari’s op Maat (Tailor Made Safaris). During the preparations of our trip this organization advised us not to travel great distances, but instead to stay in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. We have been really happy with their advice and although we stayed in one province, we still saw and experienced many different things during our trip.
Before we left they send us a beautiful bound book containing a day-to-day description of our journey, but it also contained great trips and fun facts. Next to this, we also received a navigation system and a mobile phone, which we really appreciated.
Sometimes we traveled with our own car through the safari parks and sometimes we went on a safari tour with a guide. We also spotted whales, went snorkeling and went with a guide to the beach during the low tide.
If you want to know more about our trip and everything we experienced, you are welcome to read the daily online blog of our trip, although it is written in Dutch. http://maartenenmarianne-zuid-afrika-2014.blogspot.nl/
Geert-Nick and Freya we want to thank you for making our first trip to Africa an amazing experience! We highly recommend you to anyone who wants to have a great experience in South-Africa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
I had an amazing time with the Zazu Tours company in the summer of 2011!
Going into this safari I perhaps had the typical Western idea of what I was going to see, which closely resembled the opening scene from the Lion King movie. This safari certainly met and exceeded my high expectations! Over 4-5 days we went to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire Park, the Serengeti, and Olduvai Gorge. The number of animals that we saw was absolutely breathtaking, including big game like elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and ostriches. We also saw some of the smaller animals including flamingos, antelope, gazelles, baboons, and monkeys. I'm probably forgetting some, but it was all so overwhelming that I would have to flip through my photos to jog my memory. Our tour guides, Moses and Ramon, were some of the most friendly guys I've ever met! They were both really excited to show us all of the different animals and were very knowledgeable in pointing them out and explaining different aspects of the animals' lives and habitats.
Before I went I was a little nervous about camping in a National Park in Africa with lions and hyenas, but the area where we stayed was enclosed and safe and once I saw the facility I was comfortable.
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this safari to anyone who plans to spend time in Tanzania. I hope to return someday soon, and this safari will certainly be back at the top of my to do list!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African Advenatures
I highly recommend Samless Adventures we used to organise and book an 10 days trip in Tanzania with an add on to Tanzania Wildlife Parks.
We had a fantastic trip. The organisation was excellent and all done on-line. Dealing with Neema was a real delight. She made excellent suggestions about how to tailor our itinerary to maximise our time in Tanzania. Neema recommended that we have 2 nights in each of four lodges to allow us to get a good feel for each area. This was excellent advice. I think if we had a shorter time at each we might have felt a bit rushed. She was very attentive and quick with her responses providing a lot of detail and good lodge options.
When our itinerary had been organised she secured the bookings and quickly confirmed them with us including a phone discussion to clarify any outstanding matters.
In Tanzania, the pick up and transfer between lodges was seamless and really well-coordinated,leaving us with very little to do. We continue to be amazed that our transfer from Tanzania to Parks side went without a hitch.
Now we came again for climbing mountain Kilimanjaro for 7 days.
Samless Adventures was a pleasure to deal with. Tanzania is an amazing place
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Full immersion into Tanzania, the culture, the geography, the wildlife, the people.
This is the second time I've traveled with Viewpoint Adventures and I will most definitely travel with them again. Our entire trip was once again so carefully organized and orchestrated by Viewpoint that there were absolutely no worries or concerns about anything. Our tour guides were second to none when it comes to knowledge of Tanzania and it was obvious they are passionate about their country and proud to share it with their visitors by providing exceptional hospitality. The level of expertise and caring demonstrated by Viewpoint Adventures in organizing and accommodating the needs of their clients was superb!
When I travel I enjoy the sightseeing (the safari was unbelievable!), but I also love getting to know the people and the culture. Viewpoint Adventures is able to provide that direct contact and immersion into the lives of the Maasai people, Tanzanian city people, an in depth tour of a small city, the schools, and orphanages. I feel that I came back with a better understanding of just how vast and diverse our world truly is. Because of Viewpoint Adventures, their outstanding staff and the totally enjoyable travel experience they provided, my consciousness has expanded and I am forever changed. I look forward to my next Viewpoint Adventure!