IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari and family bonding time.
I have just come back from a Safari in Tanzania and visited Lake Manyara, Tarengire, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti with Safarihub and had a super fun experience. It was a family reunion trip and we couldn't have chosen a better vacation for the purpose. we were treated very well and the hospitality and kindness of the Tanzanians was very nice. It took me a long time to decide what operator to go with and I am so glad we chose safarihub. Thanks.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, great itinerary and guides
From the minute we were met by Sylvester at the airport, to the minute we were returned there, 15 days later, we had an amazing time. Our guides in Kenya and Tanzania (Assan and Cosmas) really made the trip. They were very patient with us, covered the itinerary thoroughly and were very knowledgeable. They made sure we not only saw the Big 5, but also saw the wildebeest migration, cheetahs, beautiful birds, monkeys, zebra, gazelles etc. Be prepared for rough roads and maybe bring a cushion for the hard seats in the minivan. The Toyota Land Cruiser had softer seats, though. We did a private safari as a couple, which was great, as we could stop when and where we wanted for as long as we wanted on the game drives. The 15 day itinerary covered all the major parks and offered a great variety of landscapes. The lodge accommodation was very comfortable and offered a great variety, quality and quantity of food. Thoroughly recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Still waiting to be reimbursed US$982
James and Costa were wonderful. Will withhold further details of our trip until our money is reimbursed, as my review will definitely change for the better at that time. eg. All will be forgiven.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Book at your risk
I booked and paid for a 15-day joint safari with Kapalondo Expeditions based on an itinerary and cost proposal received from them. Two days prior to my departure, I was advised that the the other members of the joint safari had cancelled, and that my itinerary would change. I did not agree to the revised itinerary, and requested to stick with the original itinerary or receive a refund. The night before my departure, Kapolondo Expeditions agreed to run the original itinerary at the original cost, with two accommodation changes. However, subsequent to my arrival in Africa, further changes were made to my itinerary (one destination was completely cut out) and my accommodation (downgraded from luxury to mid-range or budget) without my notice or consent. There were days during my safari when I did not know where I would be staying that night or in 2-3 nights' time, which was highly unsettling. Whilst I understand the economics of the situation (a joint safari effectively became a private tour, although at no fault of mine), it was handled completely unprofessionally, and at no time were efforts made to respond to/address my concerns or give me any options to change/upgrade my accommodation (even at extra cost). In addition, Kapalondo claims on their website to be a member of the Tanzanian Association of Tourism Operators (TATO), but when I called TATO to seek help during my safari, I was advised that they are not a member (you can verify for yourself on the TATO website). All of this trouble aside, the game drives were excellent and my drivers in Kenya and Tanzania were informative, friendly, helpful and made every effort to turn an unpleasant situation into a positive one. My safari would have been perfect, if not for the complete unprofessionalism of the operator. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Kapalondo Expeditions.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour guide and beautiful lodging.
Everything was absolutely beautiful and makes me eager to come back again.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience ......Value for money....good service .....friendly....
Highly recommended our operator ..... Value for money....very good service .....very friendly
MX
incredible experience
incredible experience!!
really fantastic!!!
thanks a lot
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exciting Adventure Safari
We were a group of 4 and booked our safari with Safarihub after reading their good reviews. We visited Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Empekai and Serengeti (North and central). Our driver was very good and spotting animals and showed us the best sites to take photos. We stayed at the Serena lodges which were a god send after a long safari. I would recommend booking a safari trip with Safarihub.
IE
The Hemingway Safari
The Safari as a whole was fantastic and lived up to our expectations. The lodging and logistics were just as described in the itinerary.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
A trip to Africa for most is probably just a dream and maybe one taken with a degree of trepidation . But this trip certainly allayed any concerns. We have done a fair bit of travelling in the last number of years and must say this one was one out of the box. Our guide Chris Z was amazing. He made everyone feel at home, he was interested in all his passengers and did everything to make our trip memorable. His offsider, Matthew, who is learning the game, was also great to travel with.
The places we visited, the things we saw, the variety offered and of course the animals we saw - difficult to explain how fantastic these were. It's hard to imagine camping out in the Okavango Delta and having the campsite surrounded by elephants- but it happened and it was all very exciting!
The places we stayed in varied in quality, depending where we were, but overall were great - all were clean and friendly and some very flash! Food was good, especially the 'home cooked' meals. We were lucky, we had a great group of people who all got on well and who were all willing to dig in, get involved, help out and enjoy the experiences offered!
A trip is what you make it. There was a lot of distance covered but that is necessary to get anywhere ! Our trip took us from Capetown, to Namibia, Botswana and finally Victoria Falls. A wonderful trip which we will never forget. We would recommend Sunway Safaris any time! Well done.