DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique and beautiful experience
We stayed in the Hekima House and booked the Safari directly when we arrived. The stuff was very kind and helped us in every belongings. The safari itself was a unique experience, we saw a lot of animals and visited the Hadzabe. I would defenently book a tour with Hekima again!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great driver. Great safari.
My girlfriend and I went to the Serengeti, Ngorogoro crater, and Tarangire. Ngororo crater was our favorite, Serengeit was great, and Tarangire was our least favorite. It was the last day so were were exhausted, and there were a lot of trees that prevented us from seeing more animals. But overall a great experience. We saw so many animals, and I got some lovely pictures. Our driver (Haleefa) was fun to talk to, and knowledgeable about the area / local people / animals. We learned a lot from him.
I have two small complaints that definitely did not ruin the experience, but I hope it can be addressed in future safaris.
Our vehicle broke down and we were stuck for about two hours. This wasn't a catastrophe, because we were near a rest stop, and got help / spare parts easily. But it definitely made us nervous about if it would break down again. I don't know if this was something that could have been avoided or not, so I can't really blame anyone. I just want to make sure the safari people are using the best equipment on the truck that they can.
Our cook on the safari made great food, and always made the same thing for breakfast- omelettes, with toast, fruit, and pancakes. The omelettes were WONDERFUL. The pancakes.... not so much. In the future I hope the cook can make more eggs and fewer bland pancakes.
Aside from that, I really can't think of anything I would change. The game drive was so much fun, and Haleefa did such a good job of getting us close to the animals.
Here are some of the animals we saw on the safari: lions, hyenas, a cheetah, serval cats, a python, hippos, zebras, elephants, wildebeasts, antelope, gazelle, buffalo, lots of birds, monkeys, giraffes, lizards, and a few others I forgot.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible adventure that was so much more than we could ever expected!
Elijah picked us up at the airport in Nairobi and from there we embarked on 6 days of the most amazing sights and sounds and delights.
We stayed in very comfortable lodgings and ate well, but the best thing was how busy Elijah kept us off touring around the countryside of Amboseli National Park and the Masai Mara. We got to view everything from cheetahs and an elusive leopard to the magnificent birds that Elijah is so good at spotting. I got much better at it with his guidance.
We saw elephants and giraffes and wildebeests and zebras and so much more that if it weren’t for all my terrific photos it would almost seem to have been a wonderful dream.
I would recommend to anyone that is considering a Kenyan safari to contact contact Gracieh at Kenya Turacos Safaris.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour agent was friendly and helpful.
Communication was smooth. Good service and punctual for pick up.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour from start to finish
Great to have a tour guide that made sure that our experience was fantastic all the way through. The views were amazing and it gave us an experience we will never forget.
Definitely will be recommending this tour to my friends and family.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST OF TANZANIA’S SAFARI PLANNER
Great family trip and experience. It is so much more than just about the animals. The Tanzania safari tour operator fitted the trip to our needs. Top notch camps, plus really got to understand our family and what we wanted, didn't just fit us into what was available. Highly recommend this Tanzania safari tour operator.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had a great experience with Hekima despite some initial difficulties that were sorted out perfectly. The company helped us to modify a tour to make it more suitable for us and they were always in direct contact with us in case we needed anything. I would recommend it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great and thrilling
Was a great experience - thanks to alpha and the team
NZ
Tanzania is a "once in a lifetime holiday" and the wonderful people at APS made that come true
We began our search for an African Adventure by scrolling through awesome information and advise on Safari Bookings website. A great place to begin. Thanks Safari Bookings.
Then our "once in a lifetime" safari holiday to Tanzania really began to come true the moment we contacted African Paradise Safaris (APS). John Peter gave exceptional help and advice as we put together our trip, with his help we were able to customize our holiday so that it was the right fit for our party of 4. After best part of a year in planning and numerous enjoyable emails back and forth with John Peter, it was a little disappointing to realise we would not meet this man who had put together a fantastic itinerary for us.
Thanks Heaps John Peter.
We were met a Kilimanjaro airport by our driver / guide David. A better guide we couldn't have hoped for. His passion, care & knowledge for the wildlife - his "eagle eye" for spotting animals hidden to our inexpert eye - his personality and sense of humour and his attention to all the little details of our trip meant we had a safari experience way beyond our expectations. A very special man.
Thanks Heaps David....
And last a MASSIVE thank you to the most amazing animals for just being you...
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DO NOT USE SHE STEALS YOUR MONEY
We visited Uganda in June on the celebration of my 50th Birthday. All started well until we got to see the gorillas and same as last review no permits paid for and we had two days to pay for and had to pay twice. Again as last review we paid her in January. Then went to see Chimps in Kibale and were staying in a lovely hotel close to chimps but had to move as this was not paid for either! The driver was not being paid and was hassling us for money too which we had no choice but to give him or be left stranded. Bella did come and meet us and gave us same story. We did consider going to the police but trusted her that she would refund us. To date we have received nothing! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY