CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely professional, well organized and trustworthy tour operator.
The whole 7 day safari trip was incredible and we saw so many different animals, locations and landscapes. The management was very professional and responded fast and made sure that the whole trip was planned perfectly. We could enjoy different camps and hotels and each one had its own qualities. At some places we were able to see animals and on others swim in the pool. Our guide was great and answered all our questions. He had a lot of experience and was an excellent driver, wildlife guide and he knew loads about the land, culture, food, etc. Our guide Emanuel was so friendly, kind and funny. He made sure we felt comfortable and safe and we had a great time with him. We definitely would recommend him as a guide and also the company.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paradise and Wilderness, worked hard to ensure that my safari was world class, they succeeded.
From the first contact with this company, my sales associate (Iddy) was execellent. He tailored the safari to my dates and times, was extremely responsive to my (many many) questions. And even during the safari, he reached out several times to ensure that our groups experience was going smoothly.
When we arrived in Tanzania, our transfer was on time and comfortable. The first lodge we stayed at in Arusha was beautiful, and the staff was excellent in making us feel welcome.
Our guide (Domiyas) could not have been better, he was an invaluable resource in helping us understand the unique attributes of each park, the different wildlife we were seeing, and listened closely to us if we needed to stop for souvenir buying, or toilets, or ... really anything. Seriously, ask for Domiyas and you won't be disappointed.
The lodges we stayted at (6 of them), were all a treat. The beds were comfortable, the food was exceptional, the staff was always warm and welcoming, we loved every evening.
The game drives were amazing, each of the parks we visitied (Tarangire, Ngongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Serengeti) were fascinating. Lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, so many types of antelopes, wart hogs. It' hard to explain how cool this experience is.
I've only done one safari, so I don't have a comparison, but Paradise and Wilderness set a high bar for me. I honestly don't know what they could have done better. Highly recommend!!
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mt Kenya hike with SunUp was A+
I should have written this review sooner as the team at SunUp Adventures is A+. Chris has great communication and helped organise a fantastic hike on Mt Kenya. Richard was the guide, and Charles, Patrick and David made up the rest of the team. I’m a keen photographer, and they politely accommodated my frequent stops and requests to be out early or around dinner time. Richard is a very experienced guide and a smart guy - when he didn’t know the answer to a question he didn’t make up answers like I experienced with guides on safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Richard impressed me. Charles cooked some good and nourishing food, and Patrick and David carried much of my stuff including photography equipment and I really appreciated that. I’m an experienced hiker and I work as a field ecologist and wildlife photographer in multiple countries, and as a solo hiker I had to have a guide for Mt Kenya but I’m glad I did and that I chose SunUp. I would like to return to do more trips with the SunUp team.
Cheers!
Grant
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had a blast going on safari with Earthwings. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Recommended!
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Many thanks to Matias and his team at the N1 Victoria Falls hotel. They have planned 4 fabulous and unforgettable days for us.
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NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and very kind and responsive staff.
We had a great experience on Topy Tours in the Serengeti, with our tour guide Filemon. File was very friendly and shared lots of interesting facts with us, and was happy to go for as short or as long a day as we liked. We had the most amazing time and really enjoyed it, it was super special! Topy Tours is Tanzanian owned, which we liked, rather than supporting foreign owned companies.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Class
We had an amazing experience with Serengeti Smile. The organization, communication and professionalism was second to none. We loved our accommodations, meals and were treated like royalty by the fabulous staff in each place. A special mention for our guide, Pius. We felt so safe with him. His expertise, knowledge and skill was exceptional. He did everything in his power to ensure we got the best experience possible. We will never forget this experience in your beautiful country.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Perfect Safari
I was very impressed from point of booking until the very end. Peetah couldn’t have been more helpful when I booked, answering all the ridiculous questions I had, he even met us before we set off and at the end of the trip!
George our driver was incredible, extremely knowledgeable about the animals and could spot them a mile off, he accommodated all of our requirements whilst on the road and he was polite and always helpful.
The accommodation on the trip was superb and honestly I can’t find fault with any of the trip! I will be using this company again.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kibwana was great and had our needs and wants in mind and made our stay wonderful.
The reliability of the guides was heart and the experiences that I made were wonderful. In lushoto town you can do a heart deal of souvenir shopping but also see how the locals live. The amount of tourism is not that significant there, if that’s what you like. The prices are also not crazy expensive. The overall time we spent in the mountains was breathtaking and never forgettable
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Company - Mount Kilimanjaro
I can’t begin to say enough good things about Arem Safaris and the entire crew there. I was one of a group of 10 people who enlisted the help of the good people at Arem Safaris to help us realize our goal of making it to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful, the cooking staff made us meals that were excellent (especially considering our location), and the porters who did most of the heavy lifting (literally) were second to none. Out of the group of 10, all 10 of us were successful in reaching the summit which speaks volumes to the expertise of everyone at Arem Safaris. They were awesome, highly recommended.
Asante Sana! - Mike