DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 amazing days full of animal sights, nice experiences and excellent food!
My boyfriend and I did an 8-day safari with Selous Explorer and can only recommend booking with them. Belonging to the group of spontaneous travellers, we didn't book neither our flights nor the actual safari 6 months in advance like - as we learned - other people seem to do. Nevertheless, we wanted to get a first quote before we started our trip and requested prices with several safari companies some days in advance. Selous Explorer was one of the quickest to reply and additionally one of the most responsive and competitive ones. They offered the exact trip we were looking for and unlike most others operators in the perfect and most efficient order to maximise game driving: Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve.
We decided to book with Selous and texted the owner, Norbert, one day before we arrived in Dar-es-Salaam. During the flight to Tanzania I was afraid maybe this was too short notice and we will have to wait in Dar until the start of the safari. Instead we were picked up at the airport by a friend of Norbert against no extra charge. But this was not the only positive surprise that day when also our driver, Nestor, stopped by at our hotel later that day in order to welcome us and introduce himself. The next morning, we were picked up a 100% in time by Nestor and our personal cook, Benson - a man full of smiles and good spirit!
We could realise on the first Game Drive that our driver guide Nestor is on of the better and experienced ones: While all the others decided to leave a scene after some minutes, we got to see a lion hunt exclusively by our own on 10 meters distance. We learned a lot from Nestor and got to see as many scenes and animal as possible. Unfortunately, as it turned out traveling in December Ruaha is not at its best as the is rainy season has already progressed and a lot of animals are spread throughout the park. But still, Nestor did his very best and showed a lot of endurance while driving us through the whole park from a to z in order to go to all animal’s territories. Wildlife highlights certainly include numerous lion hunts, lions and giraffe mating, baby lion cups, a group of 15 wild dogs and countless elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos.
Benson, our cook, made sure that we gained 3 kilos during 8 days as he was preparing amazing food every day but thanks to him we got to know some traditional Tanzanian recipes. In Mikumi and in Ruaha we stayed within the Park sleeping with lions, elephants and giraffes. The bandas and camps were of good standard with own bath rooms and mosquito nets. Unfortunately, in Selous we stays outside of the park but the camp was really nice.
Only one small recommendation: Ask for both the Boat and Walking Safari in Selous to be swapped against extra game drive. Both our conducted outside of the actual Game Reserve and you cannot see much besides birds and lizards. This is not operator specific however.
Altogether we can only recommend to book with Selous Explorer.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private Kruger Safari - a 3 days tour missing nothing at all
Me and my wife booked a 3 days tour in the Kruger park. Bernard picked us up closed to Johannesbourg, and returned us there on the third day. Bernards detailed knowlegde about the park helped us to experience all wildlife we had hoped for, and even mote. In addition, Bernard was excellent with his camera - and shared some beatiful picktures with us via Dropbox. Private Kruger Safaris fixed prise included everything needed for the tour - except the food. Even the Dropbox service was for free.
If I ever again go to the Kruger park I will for sure use Private Kruger Safaris. The best there is.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time!
We had a great time in Uganda. Budget Safaris were very nice guys and looked after us very well throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a trip to Uganda. Great service and price!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing and memorable thanks
Title: My sixteenth anniversary was so lovely. last year on wedding anniversary we decided to do something unique and memorable .We travelled to Tanzania we decided to visit Serengeti National park my husband and i had an amazing time.it was lots different from our usual trips this wouldn't been possible without the good work done by Alpha Tours and Safaris...you made it seemed like 16 years was just like yesterday. Thanks you very much guys. ..
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a last minute ad hoc tour to Masindi / Fort Munchin
Everything worked out and was very well organised. We saw most of what we hoped to see. The guide wwas excellent (Eric) and knowledgable. I would reccomend the tour. Some prior info would have helped , for example to know that the rhino visit would be on foot would have alerted us not to wear shorts, etc
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A happy experience
Everything was really good organized. I had this warm experience in Africa.Thank you for your kind hospitality.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
I choose It started in Africa from here and all my comminication is via email. The comminication betwwen Joao is clear and I get what I pay for. They meet me in the airport. All the places that I visit were very nice and memorable. My guide Martin and cook Roman are very kind and professional. You can go to a safari without hesitation with It started in Africa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW ! Service beyond expectations !
It started in Africa gave us an incredible service from the beginning to the end ;)
The safari was so nice ! We had an amazing time ! Our guide, Johnson, was very nice too ! We had a lot of fun with him ! The "basic camping'' was beyond our expectations ! Heaven nature is more than basic, it was perfect for us !
The Ngorongoro Crater is a must see in your life...it's completely incredible ! You absolutely have to add it to your check list..and make sure to do it with It started in Africa..a company that will take care of you before your trip, during your trip and after you come back home !
I travel a lot and when I checked to do a safari I just contacted so many companies...and It started in Africa is the one who always answered all my ''so many'' questions ! The best customer service for sure ! And it's very not too expensive.
Thanks to all of the team ! We really had a great time ! :) And a special thanks to Johnson..the best guide ever ! :)
Joelle
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Tanzania Safari with Sunny Safaris
I booked a January 2015 Safari with Sunny Safaris and everything was flawless from the planning process through completion. The company responded very quickly to all inquiries and worked closely with me to tailor a personal private safari for us. The price was better than any competitors and service was top notch. The safari was amazing and we saw everything we wanted and more. The guide, Edward, did an amazing job and was very knowledgeable. Vehicle was comfortable and worked perfectly for the trip. The team went out of there way to make this safari an unforgettable one. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best safari in Tanzania!
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vivid memories with Sunny Safaris..
It has been several months since the visit to Tanzania, but the brightness of the memories and warmth of meetings with good people is not jammed.
This was our family vacation and we wanted everything to go safely and orderly as possible. Never for a moment regretted that the chosen company of Sunny Safaris. Everything went flawlessly. We thank all the friendly staff for the excellent organization of our trip. Special thanks I would like to say to Ms Jesca for a permanent customer care and friendly attitude.
We hope to see you soon. Good luck and prosperity to you!