CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely kind,patient,nice,friendly,considerable,helpful and interesting
I inquired with many agencies half a year before departure and ultimately decided to choose Dume. Henry was always very patient in answering all my questions, helping me complete my travel plans, and providing a lot of advice for the trip I was most looking forward to this year. At the same time, the prices he offered were the most favorable.
The guide he assigned to us was Rueben, a calm, reserved, but interesting guide with over ten years of Safari experience. On our first night in Maasai Mara, he took us to see cheetahs, lions, and elephants, which was incredibly lucky! With his rich experience, he was always able to take us to the locations where rare animals appeared at the first opportunity. We were fortunate to see black rhinos, white rhinos, and leopards in Nakuru, and once in Amboseli, he was the first among all the guides to find two male lions together, which was a great surprise!
Additionally, he was always very patient and accommodating to all our wishes. It takes 8 hours to drive from Nakuru to Amboseli, and we had limited time, wanting to enter Amboseli in the evening to see some animals. Ensuring our safety, he sped up the journey, arriving in Amboseli faster than expected. Despite being very tired from the day's drive, he took us into the park after an hour of rest, allowing us to witness Mount Kilimanjaro and a herd of elephants under the sunset. I will always be moved by the beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Rueben is a particularly gentlemanly person. Every time he wanted to smoke, he would ask us if he could smoke in the car. Even though we always said "Of course!", he would still ask before smoking. And we knew that if we said no, he would definitely refrain from smoking out of respect for his guests.
The person I am most grateful for in this trip is Rueben, and I would like to recommend him to everyone planning to travel to Kenya!
Lastly, I am especially grateful to Henry. One of our friends arrived in Kenya a few days late due to visa issues. Henry helped her come from Kenya to Nakuru to join us, providing her with all the assistance she needed, for which we are very thankful!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible journey
This trip in October is the most memorable time for me. Thank you very much for bringing me and my partner a perfect safari experience. The service is considerate and attentive. Here, I would like to thank our guide Bob. Thank you for your meticulous care these days. Bob has 18 years of safari experience. He has a conscientious and responsible attitude and is very professional in searching for animals. We are very satisfied. I hope he will get better and better. In short, this is a perfect trip!
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Eric Barter
Tarangire National Park felt smaller than the other two. Maybe it was. It was our first day so we didn't know that this park was smaller, so this did not affect my day at all. This park has many animals as well. Because of the size, we saw animals much more often and saw them pretty closely.
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Eric Barter
The Serengeti National Park is HUGE! Our guide informed us that it would take roughly 14 days to see the full thing. I am glad I took a tour with an overnight in the park so I could at least have 2 days there. This is the park of CATS! Many many lions. Saw a few cheetahs, and 1 leopard. So many elephants, giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests. Really the park to see every type of animal. SO vast, endless plains for real. Harder to spot animals however, and you must be patient, you could be driving for up to 30 minutes without seeing anything.
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Eric Barter
Descending into the crater is just breathtaking. The fact that this crater was once a Massive volcano that collapsed in on itself and then created this habitable land for hundreds of thousands of animals is unreal. The weather was also cooler the day we went to the crater which was a nice change from the Serengeti. Because the park was a tad smaller compared to the others, I felt animals were easier to spot and we spotted them more often. Lots of Zebra and Wildebeest. A few lions, and elephants. Smaller animals too of course. No Giraffes in the crater, just an FYI!
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Endless Culture and Vast Plains.
October is a wonderful time to visit Tanzania. Finding an affordable safari can honestly be very easy as long as you are okay with less extravagant sleeping arrangements. The chances of seeing animals in the Serengeti are close to 100%. The people are very kind and accommodation, food and transport are all very affordable (coming from a US citizen). I would 100% come back to Tanzania in the future and would be interested in seeing Zanzibar as well. Mount Kilimanjaro is a beautiful mountain to view. You do not need to climb it to see its beauty. Moshi offers wonderful views as well. There is just so much to say about the 8 days I spent here. I cannot wait to return and explore more of this wonderful country.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is a wonderfully diverse country, both environmentally and culturally.
I set up a safari and beach tour package for me and my daughter that included 3 national parks in northeastern Tanzania and Zanzibar Island. Full Package Adventures, which I found through SafariBookings.com, managed the tour package and did a great job. We toured Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Parks, each environmentally different from the others and offering a different experience in each. I cannot really recommend Lake Manyara as a destination. It is heavily vegetated and we did not really get to see many animals or birds. Zanzibar was lovely, so different from mainland Tanzania. Our guides were great, spoke good English, and staff at lodges were friendly and
helpful. We felt safe at all times, but did not spend time in Arusha or Dar es Salam where one needs to be more careful. Tanzania is not easy to get to from the US, but was well worth the long journey.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzânia - Poetry!!!!!
Tanzania is a country of contrasts and natural beauty. From the vastness of the Serengeti, where the great wildebeest migration takes place, to the majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania is a paradise for nature and adventure lovers. The culture is vibrant and diverse, with influences from various tribes and communities coexisting harmoniously.
Zanzibar, on the other hand, is the perfect getaway in the Indian Ocean. Known for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, it is also a place rich in history and culture, with the town of Stone Town being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mix of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences creates a unique and fascinating environment.
These two destinations together offer a unique and unforgettable experience, combining the thrill of safaris with the relaxation of paradisiacal beaches.
Safari - Serengueti African Tours, definitely!!!!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Journey
I’ve never written a review before, but my experience with Signature Safari was worthy to be the first one. Not on every trip, we accomplish the lifetime dream and come back full of appreciation for those who helped us achieve it. Signature Safari provided us the best chance to reach the summit with their expertise and the people whose mission was to ensure that our dream comes true. I can truly say that the steps to this successful adventure started when we selected Signature Safari.
My wife watched roughly a million hours of videos, and we booked 8-day Northern Circuit since longer climatization seem to lessen the chance of developing the altitude sickness. We are not so young anymore, and we wanted to make sure that we could succeed on the first try. We thought about booking with big operators, but our trusty contact in Arusha made a recommendation to use Signature Safari. It seems that Signature Safari has a great reputation among the locals, also. They were very responsive to all of our questions, and we had lots of questions. It did not matter the time, but the owner, Innocent, replied right away. He helped us navigate preparation from a packing list to training. As he accommodated all sorts of modification requests, our nervousness started to turn into excitement.
On the day of trip, we encountered issues with our flights. It happens that Turkish Airline cancelled our flight, and we end up losing one day. We informed Innocent from the Airport assuming that extra charges or even the cancellation may occur. However, he was very understanding of our situation and frustration towards the Airline. We appreciate that he comforted us and assured us that his company will be ready for us any day that we arrive to Arusha. We know that he had to do a lot – from rearranging his guides and porters to re-booking the hotel.
Once we arrived in Kilimanjaro Airport, and in Signature Safari’s hand, everything went without a hitch. We were promptly picked up and finally met Innocent and a lead guide Sebastian the next day for the briefing and gear check for a successful trek. They took us to rent the rest, helped us acquire sim cards, and lunch at a nice restaurant. They are very knowledgeable, and we felt ready to climb the mountain.
We met the crew and drove to Lemosho gate. In total we had 13 porters and guides just for us. We cannot say enough nice things to say about them. Everyone worked hard, as in carrying the entire camp on their heads and hiked at warp speed to set up our tents before arrival type working hard. However, incredibly, they never forgot to pay attention and say a few kind words of encouragement. We thank you, Sebastian, Anthony, Amani, Yusuph, Leonard, Martin, William, Julius, Gift, Peter, Siphael, Aman, and Wilbert. You made our dream come true and we certainly couldn’t have done this without you. And thank you, Innocent, for assembling the dream team.
Because of the training leading up to this trip, Hiking was not as difficult as I imagined. It definitely helped that lead guides, Sebastian and Anthony, set the pace to avoid the exhaustion and altitude sickness. They made sure that we are properly hydrated throughout the hike and checked our oxygen levels to ensure that we are in good health. They organized a big celebration for my wife’s birthday and that’s one of the events I will never forget. They were very energetic, and we enjoyed the special day so much. Our cook, Yusuph, somehow baked her birthday cake as he danced in and out of the cooking tent. I must mention that we were served generous amounts of delicious meals throughout the hike.
The summit day was hard as advertised but our guides plus my buddy, Aman, set a reasonable pace and we were able to reach the summit in about 6 hours or so. It was a majestic view from the top, and the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming.
Signature Safari’s service didn’t end even after returning to Arusha. Innocent and Sebastian came to visit us the next day to make sure everything was in order. We had trouble checking in, and they even drove us to Airport in attempt to solve the issue.
Now reflecting, I can say that we ensured the successful summit and perfect trip when we selected Signature Safari. I cannot recommend enough to use this Tanzanian owned organization to arrange the experience of their lifetime. They truly care and their goal is for us to enjoy. They will try their best to accommodate even unreasonable requests. Again, thank you, Signature Safari, for the trip of a lifetime.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kudos to Nelson
Best company ever! Olga and I used them and really felt so safe and cared for the entire time. Our fabulous safari included Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro National Park and finally to lake Manyara. Our guide Nelson was just the bestest. We could not recommend them enough. Thankyou for the amazing time Origin Wildlife Safaris!