SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time in Kenya and Tanzania
Communication was good, service was good. No complaints. We left some stuff in one of our huts at the Masai Mara and only realized it after we reached Arusha, Tanzania. Our guide was great and sent for it and had it delivered to us the next day. Then, we did it again and left some stuff behind in Arusha when we headed off to Zanzibar. Again, they helped us and our stuff arrived the next day to our hotel in Zanzibar. No problems and didn't ask us for any money or anything. Just good, considerate, efficient and friendly service. Thanks AbsoluteHoliday Safaris!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour Operator and Guides = Amazing Climb!!!
We researched 4 different tour operators, but Kilimanjaro Brothers (KB) won the day (and our business) with quick email responses, George Mtaki's personal phone calls, competitive pricing, and excellent service and guides. Kilimanjaro Brothers is a local Moshi, Tanzania tour operator and thus 100% our fees stayed in Moshi and the local area.
George and his sister met us at the airport to facilitate our arrival to the hotel late on our first night in the area. Upon KB's recommendation for the rainy season, we signed up for the 6-day trip (on the mountain with 1-day acclimatization) utilizing the Marangu Route and its huts--perfect for the 3 afternoons of wet weather. We were treated like family with great hospitality. The daily service and food was superb--our server and porters were kind and respectful. The guide and assistant guide were extremely knowledgeable and exceptionally helpful. In fact our head guide, Priscus, volunteered to carry my day pack from the Kibo Huts to the summit which helped a 67-year-old dad reach the summit with his two sons.
Not only was it a great climbing but enjoyable cultural experience as well as 2 nationalities intertwined for 7 days and enjoyed a wonderful associations that will last a lifetime.
The outstanding hospitality continued as George met us at 5:00 am to see that we got off properly for our safari day to the Ngorongoro Crater. On our last day in the area we had no plans, so George volunteered with one of his associates and took us around Arusha. They made sure that we enjoyed the local sites and arrived timely at the airport that evening for our return flight.
I and my 2 sons highly recommend Kilimanjaro Brothers for your next climbing and safari adventure. George Mtaki, and his associates, will exceed your expectations for the adventure and experience of a lifetime.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
reliable and reasonablly cheap
they can make flexible and cheap plan as a professional.
drivers are also reliable and good guide.
i stromgly recommend u.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
acz safari is the way to go!
jambo John ,the tour operator is a hands on type guy who will do anything(Including offering to by you a guiness) to make sure your safari meets your expectations.From the Nairobi hotel he recommended(I highly recommend the kwezha)The personal tour he took me on in Nairobi(the elephant orphanage,the giraffe shelter and the cultural was great and highly recommended.The night staying with Alex with his family in the Masai village ,eating and sleeping with these precious people,was the highlight of my time in Kenya.I would recommend staying at the manyatta Lodge or the sopa.The budget choice was not worth the savings.If you can get 2 to 3 couples to go with you.You'll make memories to last a lifetime.I was on my own and had a Kansas grad on my safari which was fun as we had just knocked them off in the NCAA's on the way to a national championship ( i told her we'd go easy on them next year;NOT)so either way you'll have a great time.you won't regret choosing acz for your 3 day safari
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They were on time and the drivers were very knowledgable. I will use this company everytime
From the owner to the drivers, this company lived up to their word. we had 22 people we had to transport from Kitale to Lake Nakuru to Nairobi and they did it without a problem. The vehicles were in great condition and everyone road comfortably. The drivers were very Knowledgable of the areas we traveled and had plenty of interesting conversation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing trip
We knew that it is very difficult to book directly by hotels. But Monika made it easy for us:she built for us an excellent safari plan.We did not have any headache with bookings as she made it all for us. Everything went like we wanted and we had a wonderful time in Zimbabwe without worries. She did an excellent job and she is very pro client.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful Safari with a great crew!
The 4-days-Safari with Big Five Voyage was a fantastic experience! The great crew, Amon, Dulla and our Chef Abdul, turned the Safari into a really unique trip with a lot of fun. Everything was organized well so we didn't have to care about anything. Great meals cooked by our Chef (even special meals for vegetarians), water, accomodation and the entrance to the nationalparks were included in the package price. Our great Driver knew just everything about the wildlife of the parks and drove us to the best places to watch the Big Five.
Big Five Voyage made this Safari to an unforgettable experience that was one of my highlights of my Tanzania trip. Thank You!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience was out of this world. Very wonderful
Everything was very well organized. I did not experience any glitch on the parts of the organizers. My family was also happy with the whole process.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly great African Spectacular with supberb itinerary and wildlife sightings
Out of five tour operators we contacted, Marianne Birrell Safaris responses stood out from the others due to their detailed itineraries and suggestions. Marianne personally was involved in advising us and getting the best value for our budget. The holiday itself in Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango was overall above our expectations and all the logistics and transfers went smoothly. Our only issue was at the tented camp at Moremi Crossing which had low water problems and staff which didn't meet the high standard of the other lodges. Southern Africa can be daunting but Marianne passed on tips and additional tour suggestions right up to our departure date, and came back promptly to all our questions. We would definitely use Marianne again for other tours and have passed on a recommendation already to our family and friends.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
There is not one thing that I would change from the itinerery prepared for us by Safari Specialists
Our dealings with Safari Specialists was profesional in all aspects. Our taylor made holiday was exactly what we requested and did not disappoint rather delighted us in the quality of accommodation, service, meals and activities. If we were to plan this holiday again we would not change one thing. Well done and thank you Safari Specialists.