BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We just finished a 5 day safari in serengeti, ngorongoro crater and tarangire national park and it was amazing! I was with my partner and we shared a jeep with 4 other persons (1 couple and 2 solo travellers). We arranged everything via Hillary, he was super helpful and did not mind answering all our questions several times. It was very easy to communicate with him via whatsapp before, during and after the trip.
Our driver/guide Mandela was a great spotter, we got to see all the big 5 (and the ugly 5!) several times during our time there. We slept in public campings which offered basic sanitary infrastructure, ideal for young travellers. Dionis was our chef, and every meal we were surprised about how good it was. The good dinner after a full day safari was really appreciated.
The overall organization was great, since our arrival at the airport everything was smooth and taken care of for us which allowed us to enjoy every day without worrying about any detail.
Thanks again Hilary, Mandela and Dionis for an unforgettable experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not Great!
This is the review of the service received from Raja Tours ( https://www.rajatours.org/) for the private 5-day Safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) for two, July 2018.
Summary: Overall experience: 3/5 (could have been a lot better only if we had a better guide)
A) Itinerary: 5/5 (Rajab worked with us to customize the plan and select the parks and accommodation we wanted).
B) Driver/Guide: Driving skills 4/5 (Hashim/Hashimu was a very safe driver), Guiding skills: 1/5 (Sadly Hashim wasn't familiar with the parks, hot spots, and routs, however we were lucky enough to follow other drivers/guides to find and see some of the animals. Also, other factors contributed to this rating such as lack of communication, being unfriendly, strong focus on getting out of the park by certain time (we typically ended up at the gate 1 hr ahead of the schedule).
C) Vehicle: 2/5 (old beat-up vehicle (Toyota) with no A/C (cooling/heating), non-reclining seats, and barley functioning windows/doors (some windows wouldn't open/close, some doors wouldn't open, etc)
Again, Rajab was very responsive throughout the booking process and provided us with a great itinerary. However, considering this's a once-in-a-life-time trip, it was disappointing to have an inexperienced unfriendly guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ute at Roho Ya Chui was very helpful and quick to respond to all of our questions.
Ute was great! There was a slight mix up the how the local flights were booked, the airline was given a name that didn't match a passport but all in all Roho Ya Chui was outstanding. I think using a tour operator in a country like Zambia can make booking a safari much easier. And of the companies we worked with, Roho Ya Chui was among the best.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator was easy to work with and driver was great.
We had a great time on our trip. Booking the trip was easy, James accommodated all our requests and modified our trip to our liking. Communication before and during trip with James was easy and quick. Our driver Juma was knowledgeable and got us around safely and efficiently. The lodging was great, the scenery on our trip was unique and unforgettable. Overall a great choice we made picking Wildlife Sun Safari for our Kenyan adventure!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) with Martin
Martin Janvier Kwizera has been an excellent driver and companion to discover the fauna and flora of Murchison Falls National Park. He has shown us the most beautiful spots and had a very good knowledge of where the animals were hiding in the savannah. Moreover, he has answered with competence all our questions. Last but not least, he was flexible and with a great sense of humour. Absolutely to recommend.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organised trip to Ngorongoro crater
I can highly recommend the tour operator. Everything was well organised and we had an amazing safari day at Ngorongoro crater. Would do the same tour again. It is really worth the money.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
After accepting an invitation to attend a professional conference in South Africa, I researched tours to supplement my trip. My goal was to see as many animals as possible. The positive reviews of Mmilo Tours led me to book with them, and it was a great decision. Easy to communicate with and fast response times, along with easy online payment. I traveled solo and was concerned about safety. Having a dedicated guide pick me up at my hotel put me at ease. I booked two tours with Mmilo, both led by Willem who is very knowledgeable and showed me so much. One tour was the day-long Pilanesberg Game Reserve and the other was another day-long tour of smaller animal refuges. I was game for side trips, and Willem drove us through Hartbeespoort Dam and other off the beaten path scenery. I appreciated that Willem communicated with me via WhatsApp once I landed in SA, so I never worried about pickups at the hotel. Patrick gave me a great tip about getting an early morning breakfast from my hotel, and I'm grateful for that tip because it's not something I would have thought of on my own! I added an extra tour last minute and it was no problem for Mmilo to accommodate me. I researched many tour companies before going with Mmilo and I'm absolutely happy that I did and recommend them to others. Will absolutely use again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We were really happy with the agency and our agent Ute Sonnenberg
In reviewing any company it is the people that you work with that make the difference. Ute was able to not only give us the vacation we wanted, but make adjustments to our personal tastes. She listened to what we wanted and saw that we got it, rather than trying to fit us into her program, she adjusted the program to fit us! Everything went off as planned and without any hitches. Seems Ute anticipated everything we needed and when we would need it. We were really pleased with her service and professionalism! The Tour was lovely...in so many ways! Real attention to details. Top notch resorts, top class details.....Lots of laughs and fun! Plan to use Ute in the future, she is a real find and Roho Ya Chui seems to have all the right connections in all the right places. Would do it all again! ...or should I say "will" do it again.....the palns are in the works!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family of 5: Always felt safe, knew what was coming, treated like royalty memories of a lifetime!
Justin or "Just-in-Case" made our safari trip something so special that myself, my husband and my kids will never-ever forget it! We were treated so special everywhere we went, always knew what to expect for the day or days ahead and always felt safe (minus some lost sleep because of my own worries about animals:-) He is extremely knowledgeable about his own country, can maneuver a jeep through the countryside professionally, always, I mean ALWAYS, has your best interest at heart, he can relate and talk at ease with all ages and we knew he had our safety, exciting experiences and memories of a lifetime as his first priority. I have NO reservation about recommending Justin and his company to anyone who is wishing to go to Tanzania for a safari. I wish him and his family the best of luck with his company and with what life brings their way. Thank you for gifting us an experience we will talk about for generations!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Special_everything we expected AND more.
We spent time with Stanza in and around Chobe .. boat cruise, 2 nights camping (private, wild site .. special) and Chobe game drives. We loved the whole experience .. enhanced by Stanza's passion & knowledge. Truly felt that we came away knowing Chobe .. enriched! ALL of this further complemented by wonderful Kenny and the wider AfricanBushLovers Team. We'll be back .. for sure!!
Also .. Stanza and Kenny helped us with recommendations & other bookings around Botswana .