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
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
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 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.
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!
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!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable
African Big Cats Safaris is a reliable company. Our tour guide “Lovoi” was very experienced, and knows the parks very well. We were impressed by his ability to spot animals that otherwise we would have missed. He was very polite and a joy to be around. A mix of Lovoi’s expertise and with luck, we were able to see the Big Five. He always positioned the safari car in a way that I was able to take the most amazing photos. Highly recommend this company. Safari superseded my expectations. Left Tanzania very happy to say the least!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
once-in-a-lifetime adventure
We just completed an incredible wildlife adventure in Tanzania, thanks to this outstanding safari agency. From the start, we were impressed by the professional and attentive Mr. T, whose enthusiasm and meticulous planning set the perfect tone for our entire journey.
Our driver and guide, Livingston, was not only handsome but also incredibly experienced. His deep knowledge of wildlife and the natural environment was eye-opening. Under his guidance, we were fortunate to see all the animals we had dreamed of, truly fulfilling our safari aspirations.
A delightful surprise was our chef, James, whose culinary skills were simply amazing! Each meal was a delicious adventure, allowing us to enjoy gourmet food while experiencing the thrill of the wild.
In addition to the traditional safari experience, we also participated in an Arusha city tour. We felt very safe throughout and gained a deep appreciation for this fascinating city. This urban excursion added a rich cultural dimension to our trip.
Overall, this journey exceeded all our expectations. From wildlife viewing to gastronomic delights, from professional service to urban exploration, every detail was perfect. I highly recommend this safari agency to anyone looking to experience the natural wonders of Tanzania. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heartwarming, cost-effective
Before talking about my safari experience, let me first talk about why I chose African Flowers Adventures. One is that it includes airfare to and from Zanzibar, and the other is that it's reasonably priced.
In fact, I was worried after paying the deposit because African Flowers Adventures is a newly established company and there are no reviews about in China. I even doubted whether it was a real company.
But later, salesman Melvin gave me a lot of confidence, because he responded to all my questions one by one and let me know that he was following up on my matter, which undoubtedly gave me a great sense of security. Salespeople are really important, especially for a newly established company!
Until I arrived in Arusha and met the receptionist Wines and the driver (I knew his name, but I'm not sure if I spelled it correctly), I was 100% relieved. They are very nice！ When I visited the local market in Arusha, wines kept protecting me, which really touched me.
Of course, the safari experience was also very good. We gathered Big Five in 4 days 3 nights! My safari driver Jackson and chef Osmen are also very, very good. Compared with the safari experience, what impressed me more deeply was the friendship between China and Tanzania ~ This memory is very precious!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly guide went above and beyond for us
Eddie was our guide through Kruger and he was fantastic. You can tell he knows a lot about the animals as well as the history and the management at the park. And importantly he knows many of the other guides as well so you can hear about where the Big 5 sightings are.
Eddie is very friendly and gets people laughing and excited even very early in the morning and keeps you laughing all day, he has a great eye for wildlife even while driving, and he worked so hard all day to find us everything we were hoping to see.
Every time we stopped Eddie would tell us about the animal and maybe their history in the park as we watched and took photos, his favorite thing was to find us the closest sightings possible.
I'd definitely ride with Eddie again.