NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organization
We contacted Sondre in February to ask his advice on safari in Tanzania, climbing Kilimanjaro and seeing gorilla's in Rwanda. Being a group of nine persons, living in 5 different countries, wanting different things before the safari we would do together, we were not easy to manage :). We finally decided and booked in June.
Sondre handled everything very patiently and thoroughly. Very good and detailed advice and excellent service and logistics, both before the trip and during.
He advised us to do the safari in the southern, less touristic, parks of Tanzania and we are very happy that we followed his advice.
We landed in Dar (were picked up), stayed at the excellent company apartment, and were driven by Paul and Rashid to Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains and Ruaha NP. We flew from Ruaha to Zanzibar at the end of the safari, where we were picked up and brought to our hotel by Banja.
The safari lodges (Vuma Hills, Hondo Hondo and Ruaha River Lodge) were of very good standard and served great food.
The game drives were amazing! We even saw a leopard in Mikumi, which is supposedly quite rare. Mikumi is more of a savanne, where Ruaha is greener.
We spend most of our time in Ruaha and we saw leopards and lions every day (up close and personal) and of course giraffes, elephants, hippos, zebras, bat eared foxes, jackals and many birds, big and small.
A fantastic experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip to Oddballs Enclave camp in Okavango Delta
This was the best of three experiences I have had "on safari". The initial information was very helpful in deciding on destination and choice of accommodation. Oddballs Enclave was all we expected (hoped for) and the facilities, service and people were excellent. The fact that there was very little water in the delta made no difference to the total experience. We saw an abundance of animals and enjoyed the many kilometres we walked during our stay. It was a privilege to be able to share the natural surroundings in such a great atmosphere and spirit.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First safari - the best
Helen, Tom and I went with Ernest on overnight safari and had the most amazing time. Ernest is extremely knowledgeable and informative, patient, funny and kind. He knew where to go for sightings, including wild dogs which was a really find on a first safari. Would highly recommend the company and Ernest. Thank you so much!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first travel east africa
I am happy to have achieved my first safari experience with you. The relationship with clients, service and value reports is ecxellent!
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent Experience
We had an absolutely fantastic time , Safarihub arranged for us 3-day safari in Kenya .Everything was excellent: accommodations, food, driver-guide.
We spent wonderful time.
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro
The Safari was well organized - from the pick up at the Airport until the drop off in the residence. The guide was well experienced, very friendly and willing to tell us a lot of background information about the animals and the surrounding. He also leaded us successfully to watch a great variety of wild animals. Even in heavy rain showers we found good spots for observations. Meals have been good and the cook was delighted to get driven by a masungo :-). Due to park regulations it was not possible to provide this service more often :-(. The 4 wheel drive was very ok. All together a great vacation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9WChSO-qug
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Christmas and NewYears Safari with Tanzania Explorer
Last christmas me and a couple of friends traveled to Africa. The thought of seeing and experience the wildlife on the African savannah have always been a dream of mine.
We picked out Tanzania after reading online reviews about the area, the parks, the variation of wildlife and off course chances of seeing a lion.
We contacted Tanzania Explorer, gave them our ideas about the trip, our budget, the duration of the holiday and what we wanted to see and experience. After a little time, they came back to us with a plan, combining safari and high luxury at Zanzibar perfectly. Local and serviceminded guides and staff at the resorts made the safari so good. The guides local knowledge about the different parks, the animals and speaking english made the safari even better. Elephant, lions, crocodile, giraffs, we saw it all :) After the safari which lasted 5 days, we ended the holidays with 5 more days at Zanzibar. We lived at a place called Fruit and Spice which Tanzania Explorer recommended to us. High luxury, great service, food and a perfect place to start of the new year.
Tanzania Explorer provided us with all neccesary info about the trip on advance, vaccines, local currency, prepayments, what to expect when arriving at the airport in Dar es salaam and so on. I felt in control and taken care of throughout the entire trip. If you have plans going to Tanzania on a safari, I would definetly recommend Tanzania Explorer.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
15 Day Kenya-Tanzania Safari
We completed a 15-day Kenya-Tanzania Safari in August, 2015.
After witnessing the Great Migration in Masai Mara on Day 2 of the safari, it was easy to think it couldn’t possibly get any better. But it did…repeatedly.
This was our second safari with KETS, so we had the highest expectations and weren’t disappointed. In Tanzania, we followed the northern circuit: Serenageti (Western Corridor and Seronera), Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara. We returned to Kenya via Amboseli, then spent the final 5-days in Tsavo East, at Bigi camp on the Galana River. For elephant lovers who enjoy being in the middle of remote wilderness, Bigi Camp is for you.
A few highlights: spent 2-nights at Sarova Mara. The buffet alone would make this a destination, but add Masai Mara and brace yourself for stellar experiences. In the Serengeti, we stayed at Mbalageti Lodge. The sweeping views across the plains of Serengeti are unbeatable. A lion spent the night under our cabin, and its low rumblings kept waking us up…but we didn’t complain! At the Bigi Camp, we loved observing tuskers wandering around the tents. As vegetarians, we were pleased to see that most of the buffets at the lodges we stayed were free of animal products.
Video 1 captures the Great Migration and Tanzania:
https://youtu.be/20XmqGOcZwE
Video 2 includes Bigi Camp and the elephants of the Galana River:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulmiDTHZvTk
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Service that went above and beyond.
All I can say up front is WOW!!!
Our Booking Specialist (and there is no other word for her) Kerry was on top of everything, even with 8,000 miles between my house in California and South Africa. Emails were responded to with 24 hrs almost all the time (I thinks 3 days was the longest and that was only once). Every question was answered, every detail planned out.
Because this company is located in South Africa, they have the local knowledge lacking of a safari company based state-side.
Below is the trip report I sent to Kerry at the end of our trip. Note: She responded the next day.
I'll break it down by area:
Zambia - This was the one place we wished we had more time had the airline schedules allowed. The one suggestion we would have was to have the canoe trip later in the afternoon. It took 5 hours to do the walking safari and we had no time for lunch, so the canoe trip felt like a route march.
Other than that, the hotel was fantastic in every way. Seeing Victoria Falls from both sides was great. The sunset cruise was magical.
Simbavarti - One word sums this place up - perfect. The size was right on the mark. Our guide, Mike, was incredible. We met some South Africans from South of Jo'burg and became fast friends. I don't know how people can only stay 3 days. We could have stayed more and still have been wowed. The river location allowed us to see so much. The staff there cannot do enough for you. We were able to do a drive the day we left. How that place is not a 4 star property I don't know. It was hard to leave.
Also, you staff on the Emergency line helped get vouchers to us when we thought we lost them in Cape Town.
Cape Town - David, our guide, was great; very knowledgeable. Had a minor mix up at the airport, but easily sorted. The Lawhill Apartments were great. Just as you said, easy walking to everywhere. How we got so lucky with the weather we won't know. The first day not a cloud touched Table Mountain all day and we had a great view from the top. The city tour was brief, but educational, then off to Robben Island. We even whale watched on the way back.
David had great recommendations for dinner every night.
The wine tour was great. 6 bottles of South Africa's best are heading back to California. I'm going to look for South African wines more when I get home. Our tour of the Cape was probably the highlight of Cape Town. From the cape to the penguins to a sunset dinner at Couts Bay, we didn't want it to end.
But it has, and after doing some last minute shopping we're heading home.
Thank you so much for putting this together.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thank-you Vayeni for taking our hearts back to Africa
Vayeni did an amazing job of assisting my wife in organizing the most magical surprise 40th birthday holiday. My wife was provided with great options and ideas to suit our needs which we were able to enjoy with our two young children. They provided us such professional yet at the same time such personal service from start to finish.
Thank-you again for your knowledge, passion and the best birthday ever.