US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding from beginning to end
I traveled alone (solo female) on a 14 day self-drive through Namibia and Botswana. With ample help from Cardboard Box, it was the trip of a lifetime. Everything was organized perfectly and accommodations were superb. I kept Norelle on her toes with plenty of questions and changes, but she was always prompt and organized. Highly, highly recommend.
BD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safaris experience with family touch and affection
Blue mountain trekking and safaris made my visit to Masai mara to be the most enjoyable safari. Ann, Sam and their staff were friendly and ready to support and help as and when needed. our tour guide has a excellent sporting ability and move to make the best opportunity to watch the live movements of animals.
Staying in the tend and food was good. with my small children I could feel the touch of their love, care and affection. Thanks to ANN, SAM and their team. Taking this company will be taking a safe and enjoyable trip in Africa.
Wing Commander Farhad
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a Great Time
Me and my 2 travelling companions had a Great Trip/Adventure. Sure there was a minor change to our itinerary in Tanzania, but it turned out to be for the better. And we also had a bit of a mix up on the return trip transportation... but nothing to get all excited about. Saw the Big 5 and then some. Erick was good and helpful to us. And Erick's team of Ken, Paul and especially our Driver/Guide - Patrick were wonderful.
We did an 11-day trip in Kenya and Tanzania. Stayed in a couple of Hotels, plus large and small Tents. We roughed it a bit as not all the camps were up to par. But it's part of the experience. If you are expecting 3 to 5-star accommodations, you'll be disappointed. So just go with the flow. Food was good all around (especially in Tanzania where we had our own 'cook' with us).
Saw lots of Lions eating fresh kill, Elephants crossing the road right near us. Leopards and Cheetahs, Giraffes, Zebras, etc. Bring a good Zoom lens as you sometimes are a bit distant from the animals. Glad I went and not sure why I didn't do this trip before.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
this company has reasonable price & good guide
I chose this company because of my friend.
She used this company and she was satisfied 100%! And so I am!
I already had Serengeti safari so I had low expectation but wowww.. I was wrong!
First of all, the guide was really funny and full experienced man that he drove really fast but safely ;-)
We didnt miss one little thing compare to other tour teams.
We were really lucky that we saw Big 4.5 (It was really hard to see hippos. We saw it but honestly it was pretty far away that I can tell I saw Big 4.5 but actually, other companies had same situation!)
Food and tent were also very good.
The place we stayed was pretty close to the park so we didnt waste of our time on the road to the park.
The local people around the tents, they would guide you for free.
We give them some money but it was nice to see them not to ask / force any money guide around their place.
Anyways. my 2 nights 3 days were really enjoyable.
The safari tour fee is really reasonable that I compared to many other companies but here was the best.
If you are not looking for a luxurious safari, I think Baboon budget is all good!
Trust me and contact Dennis!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experiences in Kenya and Tanzania
Everything went smoothly since our arrival. They received us at the airport and drove us to hotel on the first night. The next day we met Dennis, who explain us every single part of our contracted program, so no doubts appeared. After that we started our trip and at this moment we knew Ambrose: the pearl in the ocean! Magnificent road trip and great Safaris, in which Ambrose ran through the savannah to find and show us all the Big 5, and explained us everything we asked (he also was studying birds, so he could explain more). Brilliant guide/driver, well worthy hiring (even though he only makes Kenya trips)
We do recommend these people, as our experience has been absolutely amazing.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ezekiel Malongoza is an awseome guide and a great person
This review is for one of Heri Africa quide/drivers - Ezekiel Malongoza .
My husband and I have traveled to Tanzania in Feb, 2015. Unfortunately we did not use Heri Africa, but we were lucky enough to have one of their current driver/guides-Ezekiel Malongoza. We met and had Ezek as a guide/driver by pure chance but for good. We used Tanzania on Food whose owner found Ezek to go on a private safari with us at the very last moment. It was not up until the morning of departure when we found out we were badly set up for failure by Tanzania on Food- we started the safari with a regular SUV not a safari car, Ezek was given no money for gas, entrance fees, water, etc. expenses and our safari started on a Sunday! Had we not been with Ezek we would have had no safari at all or would be stranded in the middle of nowhere. All the finances promised to him were not sent by the company owner. Ezek did his very best to defend our right, to get us going through our safari and indeed complete it. We had no idea how he arrange all our stays at different lodges having to support himself and through his very nice and helpful friend- Bonnie. There were countless obstacles, in-numerous very intense moments, and a lot of pressure he had to deal with. To top it off, with the permission of the company owner, our safari was slightly changed to include even more challenging rout - going to Lake Namecon and staying 2 night there, and then to Serengeti. This diversion even though beautiful was difficult to travel and with almost no resources available, no internet, cell phone connection, and extremely sparsely if at all populated.
Ezek was relentless in his efforts to give us the best possible experience. He went through a lot to assure we had a memorable experience. He was way more than a guide/driver. He would not sleep or it to arrange our next day experience with no company support. This great man was so a real gem to us- we would have been likely stranded by any other guide at the very beginning, however he did magics to continue the journey with us. Eventually he came with us to TTB in Arusha to report our case and spent another day and a half with us in Arusha area to make sure we were safe and well. He even invited us to his house and offered a tasty dinner prepared by his wife before taking us to the airport for our return home flight.
Any words would be weak to express our thanks to Ezek. He is a great person with huge heart, very customer dedicated, always willing to help, very flexible, and was able to do for us something we are certain no one else would have done. We hope we come back and meet him again. He is a person we would always remember and always be extremely thankful to. Big hugs from me and George dear Ezek.
Well looked after
Email response was quick and no problem contacting phone
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Safari and Cape Town Experience!
We had an amazing time on our recent trip to South Africa arranged by Marianne Birrell Safaris . We fell in love with both the Mt. Nelson Hotel and the &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge. The staff at the "Nellie" went out of their way to help us with all kinds of crazy requests, including assistance with shipping two large boxes of African art we purchased. Further, we had a flight leaving at midnight, and they kindly offered the hotel as our home base as we finished up our shopping and errands.
I now consider the &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge home. The staff, safari guides and trackers all wound their way into our hearts. The attention to details--our wash, favorite kind of wine, reminders to dress warmly, special tours to the kitchens of the lodge and the local community--were all handled with professionalism, kindness, and genuine authenticity.
Thank you for a beautifully planned trip, Marianne. Your choices of the Mt. Nelson Hotel and the Ngala Safari Lodge were brilliant.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the manager is very nice and will help you to solve any problem
their arrangment meets my expectation. the guide try his best to find the animals in national reserve we have interesting conversations in the way and his knowledge about animal is rich also he take a book with many pictures to answer our questions about animals
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience! We could not have asked for more. Every detail was taken care of.
You absolutely can not go wrong with Blue Mountain Trekking and Safari. Ann and Sam took care of every detail and it was an awesome experience. Out driver Lawi took such good care of us and provided such a good game drive experience. The Masai Mara was just extraordinary and Lawi could spot game from a long distance. This was our first Safari and was a bucket list item, we give Blue Mountain the highest recommendations. They are honest, caring and very patient with answering all your questions. They arranged a dream Safari for us and we were so pleased with everything. Ann, Sam, Lawi you gave us the vacation of a lifetime! Thank you so much for all your planning and attention. Book through them and you will not be disappointed. We would give them 10 stars!!!!