CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator was very organized and easy to get along with
We had a group of 6 on a safari that was excellent. Golden Rwanda safaris was very responsive on WhatsApp and able to accommodate us on short notice. The food was great (especially breakfast) and the safari was also successful with our group even seeing a lion.
Wonderful landscapes, and amazing wildlife sightings
Safarihub tailor made an excellent safari package that we really enjoyed and the price was very reasonable as compared to other safari operators and will definitely use Safarihub again when planning to visit Southern Tanzania. The vehicle was very comfortable and the guide was friendly and very experienced.
Encountering the wild life at a distance so close that literally you can touch the animal is an awesome experience. Frankly speaking, no words to explain the excitement we experienced through out the course of safari amidst the thick green sea of trees and bushes extended acres endless and witnessing wildebeest, elephants, leopards, buffalo, birds and streams of zebras from close. It's truly awe-inspiring and slightly terrifying experience.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and satisfying safari experience with the passionate asili explorer
We have a superb and unforgettable safari experience with Asili Explorer. Our trip included going to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater in 7 days 6 nights. Joe, who is our guide and also the owner of the asili explorer is really a passionate and friendly person. As we are coming from a hospital in which we attached, Joe had made a special plan for us which included picking us up from the hospital which is good as this can save our time traveling back to Arusha. Back to the safari, it is really an unforgettable experience! We had to say that Joe was really a good guide. He had an eagle eye and could always spot the animals which are really difficult to spot for us. In many occasions we had to really use a binocular to confirm what he had seen. He had helped us to spot many animals. We could see all the big 5s including some leopards which are very difficult to see. We could see many many antelopes, giraffes, simbas, elephants, different birds, buffalos, wildebeests, zebras, etc. He is also very knowledgeable in different animals and plants and could give us the names and also the different characteristics of the animals. For the catering throughout the trip, the cook, Isaac had prepared some really good meals for us. Every meal that he prepared for us was good and was of different variety, including spaghetti, Zanzibar style fried rice, pie, etc. All in all, this is really an once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, as we may not have time to come back to Tanzania later. All the plannings, guide skill and the safari experience were simply superb and very unique for us. We would like to thank Joe for bringing us this unforgettable trip and hope that he would carry on with this passion and continue to show the beauty of the nature in Tanzania to more people!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari
We were a group of five guys from Germany and planned to do a 5-day-Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro-Crater and Lake Manyara Nt. Park.
We chose Asili Explorer because of the good recommendations, his experience in doing safari and last but not least, the good price.
Accommodations:
We spent two nights at a lodge with a great view over lake manyara. It was great to see the sunrise from the view point and the nights were great in the typical african iglos.
The other nights were at campsites in Serengeti and at the Crater-rim of Ngorongoro wich was also a great experience.
The Safari:
Joe Kessy did a very good planning in advance, so everything went great and without any trouble. He speaks very good english, so communication was always great. Joe is very good connected to other drivers wich is a very important factor to get good and recent informations about where the animals are located.
The car was perfect for us. Big enough to be comfortable und to store our luggage. It has of course a pop-up-roof to watch the animals without something in between.
We were happy to see all the "big five" during our safari.
Food:
The cook, "Snoopy", was very funny and prepared good food. He also provided us lunch-boxes wich we ate on picnic places during the safari.
All in all it was a unforgettable safari-experience!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Safari with Joe
Great company! I would highly recommend! The best value for money! I’ve checked many, many offers, this one was the best! The Safari agenda we got before trip was 100% fulfilled. We saw all what was planned. The car was clean and reliable, food was excellent. But the best in our Safari trip were GUIDES and especially the owner, Joe! This guy is a professional, honest, punctual, and most important, very nice! He showed us the national parks of southern Tanzania and impressed us this country. Well done Joe! I will recommend your company to all my friends. If I return to Tanzania, I will hire only your company. Greetings for you and your wonderful family.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari in Uganda
My husband and I booked a 16 days (budget) safari with Katona, and we had a great time on these days. The accommodations were in great locations, and everything went according to plan. The price was the best price we got from 50 (!!) deferent tour companies (and we had a full board every day).
Our driver, Jack, made sure that everything will go on the best side, and even more. He was just wonderful, he was our driver, our friend, our guide, our photographer, our everything we needed! We can't be more grateful for all that he has done for us! (I can keep writing about him but I don't think you want 4 pages why he IS the best driver).
We really enjoyed Uganda, I guess it is The Pearl of Africa.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt responses and easy to deal with, awesome driver!
I booked the 1 day gorilla trek at the last minute and Jackie was sure to make everything very accommodating for me, a representative even delivered my Gorilla permit directly to the house. My driver Jackson went above and beyond that of a driver. Not only was his driving safe, he answered all my 110 questions with a smile and was a lot of fun to travel with, felt safe and secure the entire time and enjoyed the day of a lifetime!! Highly recommend Katona to anyone and will use them again!!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari ever!!
Fredrick, guide/driver, was just excellent. He cared animals above everything else. We enjoyed the way he showed us the region. And he drove a safari car so good we felt safe for the whole journey! Food was also good. They cooked us plenty of food and we were full all the time. It is the best memory in Tanzania. ありがとう！
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
I was on vacation in abu dhabi, where my brother lives. And i wanted to go on a safari from their on. A friend of my brother got my in touch with them and from the beginning the contact and service was great!
I’ve been in Tanzania for 5 days. The picked me up from Kilimanjaro airport and brought me to Arusha. I slept in arusha for the night in a good hotel for a good price! The next morning they took me to the camp near all the parks. Everything was arranged great! I had no worries, i felt safe and most important it was on of the best vacations ever! Also during the vacation. I noticed that i had 1 day to kill and i didnt have a place to sleep. So i asker them if they could book an extra night for me in the hotel. That was no problem and they arranged everything for me!
I highly recommend foot slopes to everybody! A great tour operator for a good prixe!
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was very good
From beginning to end everything was all right. Nothing happened unexpected. They are professional and doing their job very well. He is always keeping touch with you. Thank you for everything