CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Safari tour was fantabulous
We were picked up from my hotel in the morning at 5:00 am and depart for Tsavo East National Park through Bachuma gate. Driver was very nice and his English was fluent. So we didn't get any problem with communication. We were safe in jeep and saw herds of red elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles, and various types of birds. After that we went to Voi Safari Lodge for lunch. Lunch was really tastier than other restaurants. We enjoyed our while drive through the park. Will visit again with my family.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Get Together Dream Adventures
Sadly we cannot go over 5 Five Stars ⭐️
First I need to say that the communications and services are way over my expectations. We had everything planned for us and no lack of any informations regarding the organisations of the tour. Savilinyi was there before the tour, at the beginning and also at the end. But what I personally loved the most was our Guide: Emmanuel Mnyenye. This gentleman was a passionate young man, always helpful and knowing about the environment, flora and animals. You can ask as many question you want, he will give you all the answers you need with details. He was always careful and cautious about our confort and made his best to provide an unbelievable Safari tour experience !
From what I saw from other Safari tour guide, theres not many that can equal his knowledge, kindness and professionalism. We saw every animals, even the rarest one, thanks to his ability to track animals. So if you're looking to see some certain animals, you can definitely count on him to make his best so you can see the animals you want.
Thanks for this amazing experience and the incredibly pleasant people who were with us during this whole time.
Ill definitely spread the word about Get together Adventures, for I want them to be known as a high quality Safari Tour company.
regards,
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderfully organized to maximize the best of South Africa
I recently returned from the Sunway Safaris Rainbow Route, 17-day tour across South Africa. I have never been on an organized tour of this length and wasn't sure what to expect. As a solo traveler, I was incredibly impressed with the organization of the tour, the tour vehicle "Red Elephant," and and the expertise of the guides. Yes, there was quite a bit of time spent in the vehicle (it's great, but if you go during the winter, make sure you have layers because it can be cold in the mornings), but a lot of that time was spent during safari game drives and in order to be able to cover the ground that we did. There were a few days with really long drives, but because we left early in the morning and stopped for an activity along the way, the drives didn't feel that long. At Kruger and the other safari parks, we saw some unbelievable wildlife sights (e.g., pride of 12 lions, lions eating a recently killed buffalo, mother lion crossing water with baby, all Big 5 on two days in a row, elephant walking to water hole) due to the skill level of our guides, Phuma and Farai. Our guides were the perfect pair and complemented each other beautifully. After a few days, it felt more like a family than a tour group. We only had 4 in the group, but the limit is 12. We were also able to see fabulous marine wildlife including humpback whales, southern right whales, seals, etc. I was also incredibly impressed with the accommodations which exceeded my expectations. For the first two weeks, we were in somewhat remote locations (with the exception of Kruger), which were very peaceful. The last week when we hit the garden route, it became a bit more crowded with tourists, but was absolutely beautiful! Overall, I would highly recommend this tour and this company.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Staff are very care taking
The staff took care and concern for our comfort during the trip.we are very happy to travel with rupia adventure.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible
Great that you replied on my email acknlowedging below mistake '' I still didn't receive a reply to my messages on whatsapp. Further to the lies, I had to pay 70,000 TSH for a different driver who agreed to take me to the airport because the safari driver was not told to take me to airport. Where your quote mentioned drop off at the airport is included. I need a compensation for this plus a compensation for your bad planning which ruined my vacation'' with(swahili paradise) Unfortinately the driver made a mistake, because it was included bust still we can refund you $40 to your account as i have informed the accountant. And no refund has been done ever since or even a reply which confirm what a fraud you and your company are!!!!!!!!!!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Competitive prices, great communication but below average guide
We have mixed feelings about African Savannah Trekkers. Before booking our safari trip with them, we read all the previous reviews about the company and were very excited about the trip. The reviews were positive and we were sure that we had made the right choice. Maureen was super professional and the communication was professional and prompt. She answered the thousands of queries we had. No complaints there.Kudos to her.
Any safari trip in Africa is going to be memorable but what makes it extra special is the guide/driver who takes you on the adventure. This is what did not work for us. Horaz, our guide was punctual and drove well but that is where it ended. There was lack of energy and commitment from his end. We felt that he did not have adequate knowledge about the parks and animals or maybe he just did not show it. He did his job but the bare minimum. It felt a little rushed at times. We expect the guide to be more interactive and share stories/past experiences or anything that shows he has passion for his work. The whole experience felt very mechanical.
The worse part is that on our second day, Horaz directly told us that he wanted an 80 USD tip. This was very odd for us because tips are given when one is satisfied with the service. We were definitely going to leave a tip but it has to come from the heart. This way we felt that we were bullied into giving a hefty tip which our guide did not deserve. We were quite angry after this incident and it had left a very bad taste in the mouth. I definitely think that the management should address the issue and refund that amount. The entire safari experience does not come cheap. We are paying a lot of money and for most of us this is a once in a lifetime adventure.
A lot of the past reviews only mentioned Eli who also happens to be the owner of the company. Eli has got excellent reviews and I was quite disappointed when we found out that our guide was not Eli.
Again, the company is fantastic and has very competitive prices. But please make sure that you get a good guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellant service on activities
In July 2018, my wife and I spent time at Victoria falls and we used Zambezi Expeditions for our tours including cruise on the Zambezi, guided tour of the fall on Zimbabwe side and a day trip to Livingstone in Zambia. Our guide Simon Munengwa, was great, very professional, nothing was too much hassle, the tours were exactly as we wanted to make a great visit to the falls, and I would recommend this company as they were cheaper that the one located in the hotel lobby.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Botswana Wild Side
We had an absolutely amazing camping safari in Botswana with Sunway Safaris. It was extremely well organised and run very smoothly. Our main guide, Petros, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wild life and enabled us to have some interactions with wild elephants that were amazing. I felt safe and looked after all the way along. The time in the okavanga delta with the locals there was really special. I was very glad that we had Jame with his superb driving skills on these difficult roads. Food prepared by Petros and Dineo was delicious and I was very surprised about what you can cook on a campfire! The wildlife was wonderful - it's easier to list what we didn't see (a cheetah) than what we sae - we even saw a pack of wild dogs! We returned with many many magic memories. Thanks!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Changing
It has taken me a long time to write this review, because I have found it hard to put into words how utterly incredible, soul-nurturing and life changing my Safari with Soul of Tanzania was. From our first communication, it was clear that this company was a cut above the rest. As a sole traveller who has previously owned and run my own tour guiding business, my standards are pretty high! I value ethical and responsible tourism, and Soul’s commitment to minimising plastic waste was very important to me; as was their commitment to employing great guides (knowing I would be in a car alone with one for 6 days!)
The level of service I received was excellent – every email got a prompt reply, and all of my questions were patiently answered. I got a thorough briefing at the beginning of the tour, and was made aware that I could contact the operations manager at any time with any issues. Not that I needed to… Because from the moment I met my Guide Emmanuel, I knew I had made a great decision in choosing Soul of Tanzania.
The six days that I spent with Emmanuel were the most amazing and freeing six days of my life. He was a consummate professional - friendly, engaging and funny. He indulged my endless questions (really, I had a lot…) and patiently taught me all the Swahili words and phrases I wanted to learn. Tour guiding in Tanzania is no walk in the park – the distances are vast, the roads are challenging and the guides speak all day in a second language (I can’t help but empathise, having been a guide myself...) Emmanuel made it look easy, and I appreciate how incredibly hard that is to do.
Each morning the car was clean, stocked with warm food (in reuseable containers), wine and water; and I was greeted with a huge smile and a brief for the day. The car had a fridge and, very importantly, chargers for phones, laptops and cameras (which would quickly run out of battery with all the use they were getting!)
Emmanuel took the time to get to know me and learn what I wanted out of the Safari, which meant that I got to spend the time seeing all that I wanted to see. I had no interest in the ‘Big 5’, I just wanted to experience the animals and landscapes as we encountered them – from the adorable Mongeese, to Jackals, thousands of different types of birds (which Emmanuel could name all of), and the hundreds of thousands of peaceful herbivores of the plains – Gnu, Twiga and Pundamilia. Seeing them all was a thrill to me – and the up-close encounters with Leopards and Lions was a bonus. Each day my experience of the last day would be exceeded – from a huge convergence of Zebra ringing out their chorus in Tarangire, to a hunting Lioness in the Serengeti, to the incredible, unimaginable and awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration.
Emmanuel was skilled at finding positions that allowed for photos free of obstructions, yet remained incredibly respectful of the animals we were watching. By day three, and heading towards the Northern Serengeti, my heart was loosening – jolted free by kilometre after kilometre of rutted tracks, and by hour after hour of watching animals at leisure, work and play. Until this moment, I had not understood what it is to be wild, to share in the vastness of nature untamed. Every day Emmanuel would say to me, “Christina, you are free”… And for the first time in my life, in that great wilderness, I felt that I was.
I went specifically to see the Great Migration, and we were lucky enough to witness three river crossings in one day in the Mara Region. That incredibly special landscape has captured my heart forever, and I feel so grateful to have experienced this with Emmanuel. Thank you Soul, for your commitment to the wild places of Tanzania; and thank you Emmanuel, for making my short time in the wilderness such a unique and memorable experience. As you drove, and I stood on the passenger seat with the wind in my hair, I lost a part of my soul… Forever left to wander into the endless horizon, under an ever-changing Savannah sky.
Asante Sana.
You will see me again :)
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING! This was a trip of a lifetime-it my expectations!!
The whole experience was incredible- the communication was ongoing, if I had a question Sylvester was quick to respond. The Safari drives were great- we saw an abundance of animals ( more than I imagined we would) our “guy” Steve was very knowledgeable and always had our safety first. He had a keen instinct as to where the animals were. He became our forever friend! The accommodations were above and beyond- from the elegant tents to the quaint lodge. I can’t say enough of how wonderful Seven by Far is!! We can’t wait to go back!!