ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice tour with boushrotes
I contacted Bushroutes for a reccomandation of a friend, and I want to recommend now the agency to you. They are really friendly and the prices are good for all budgets, the are really professional. Our driver was Living Ramen and with him we spend really good times.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful experience
We have had a wonderful experience, everything was as agreed. The guide took us between animals through 3 parks.
Manyara, Serengeti and Ngonrongoro.
Serious professional and friendly, lodges and tented camps are perfectly equipped.
Thanks you were great !!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience in Tanzania!
When planning our trip to Tanzania, we had the following things in mind: we wanted to do a 5 day tour in Tanzania, we wanted a nice mixture of tented camps and lodges for a reasonable price and see a variety of different landscapes and wildlife settings. We were overwhelmed by the amount of tour operators present in Arusha, and in the end contacted 12 different operators - It Started in Africa convinced us with the most flexible offer in terms of accommodations, giving us the opportunity to choose what we liked best, and their honest recommendation of what made the most sense during our 5 day trip. Together with Joao we designed our very own itinerary which perfectly fit our wishes - we stayed 1 night in Tarangire National Park, 2 nights in Serengeti and 1 night in the Ngorongoro Crater. Joao recommended not to visit Lake Manyara at this time of the year as the wildlife is not overly abundant - and he was right from what we heard from fellow travelers. Our accommodations were all very different and all lovely - from the spacious lodge outside of Tarangire to the wonderful Ang'ata camp sites in the middle of Serengeti (where you could hear the buffalos passing at night).
We cannot stress enough the fact of having a knowledgeable and sympathetic guide for the trip - Johnson our guide did a perfect job, answering all our questions, explaining everything we wanted to know and teaching us some Swahili on the way! He has 6 years of experience in guiding safaris in the Northern Circuit, which he demonstrated in always coming up with new ideas of where to look for animals and not getting lost in the road maze in Serengeti. We learned a lot about Tanzanian culture, the national parks and the wildlife. Thanks for this great trip, Johnson!
Finally here are our highlights of the 5 days:
- Tarangire National Park: Great drive along the river bank with a lot of wildlife, especially the Elephant families were so much fun to watch!
- Serengeti: you will find the plains truly breathtaking, with herds of zebras and wildebeests. We were especially impressed by the lion families with their cubs or their prey.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Driving down into the crater is an exceptional experience viewing the wonderful landscape - here Johnson guided us to see a rhino, making our big 5 sighting complete.
All in all, from the flexible planning with Joao, to the pick-up at the airport and especially the tour with Johnson it was a fantastic experience! It Started in Africa not only professionally planned our trip but moreover helped us put all the ideas that we had into practice, making this an unforgettable 5 days! Thank you so much to the whole team! Absolutely recommendable!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience with African Heart Expeditions Ltd.
After having decided to go on holidays to Tanzania, where we would try to ascent the Kilimanjaro and then afterwards go on safari, we started to search for reliable tour operators. This proved to be very challenging since some of the tour operators either never replied to our emails or did not seem to be very professional. We were also reluctant to transfer a significant amount of money to an organisation of which we had only found a reference on the Internet. Via a friend who knew about African Heart Expeditions Ltd., we got in contact with Peter Reijmes, the Managing
Director. Some time later, I met friends that I had not seen for a long time and it turned out that they had also been to Tanzania. They had climbed the Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro, and had done an 8-days safari with African Heart Expeditions Ltd and were extremely satisfied. They told me I would not regret, and they were right! Our contact before departure with Peter was excellent. He always immediately replied to our emails and was really helpful in trying to find a safari that would fit both our budget and our wishes. Upon arrival in Arusha, Peter came to meet us and together we went over the practical details regarding the Kili climb the day after. He was so enthusiastic that we could hardly wait to start the ascent! We had chosen for a 7-day trekking via the Machame route. Two guides, one cook, one waiter and 6 porters accompanied us. All were excellent. The two guides, Omari Njou and Peter Kisimbo were extremely good and it was thanks to their professional guidance that we made it to the top. The tents and sleeping bags that were provided were of good quality and also the hiking poles we rented were very useful. In other words, the entire Kili climb was very well organised and we are very grateful to Peter and his team for this unforgettable experience.
Also the safari met all of our expectations. Although we did not go to Serengeti, but only to Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, we saw all the wildlife we had hoped to see: lions (eating carcass next to our jeep), cheetahs, elephants, jackals, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, ostriches, zebras, wildebeasts, warthogs, monkeys, eagles, flamingos, pelicans, all kinds of antelopes, etc. Our guide Bariki was extremely knowledgeable about Tanzanian wildlife and managed to take us at the right time in the right place.
So, to conclude, if you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience in Tanzania, and you are considering to climb the Kilimanjaro or go on safari, I would strongly recommend you to contact African Heart Expeditions Ltd. They will do everything they can to give make your dream come true.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting instructive Pilansberg Safari Day
It was a pleasure and privilege for me to had Alex Freire as my guide.
He offered me an inspirational, practical and motivational overview about the history, culture of South Africa. Beyond of that he is an experienced Safari Guide. He understands his craft and showed a great passion for the animals and the culture of this country. I was the first time in South Africa making such a Safari Trip. The chance to see the big five just 2 hours from Johannesburg in one of the country's most popular wildlife areas Pilanesberg Game Reserve was a wonderful experience for me. Set in an ancient volcanic crater, this well-stocked reserve has a dramatic landscape that
supports a wide variety of plants, animals and birds. As I said, this was a kind of appetizer for me and if God wills I am going to come back with my family for a longer time.
Everything has worked well, the booking with getyourguide, communication, the time speed.
It was a great experience and relief during me business trip.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If You search for THE BEST - You are on the right place...
Kenya was my dream.
At the point of trip to that amazing country, search for perfect agent was needed. Paul was found and contacted. I think I never found someone so friendly, helpful, and just - there to answer on ANY question, and many any worry you have be gone.
As I had whole day in Nairobi before my Safari started, Paul took me to see Nairobi and explained to me most important things about the place. I truly enjoyed it!
Next day, early morning, Paul came with Dan just, our driver to be for next 5 days / 4 nights safari, just on time.
Everything after was amazing. Safari, service in camps where we stayed, people... Dan made sure we learn a lot about National parks we visited, about animals we saw, about tribes, and also to answer my curious questions about everything else in Kenya.
I will always be thankful for Paul and KET for making my trip to Kenya so memorable! And I am sure in one thing. Whenever I decide to go back, I will not need to search for new agent. I already have one :)
LU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best way to celebrate our 25-year friendship!
A few years earlier, we were for the first time together in Kampala and we knew for sure; we will come back to this beautiful country to celebrate our 25-year friendship!
Travel Explore Africa made us the perfect trip; one day after arriving in Jinja we were already on the bike to make a sporting tour through Bujagali falls. Along the way we met several nice people and drunk some home-brewed beer in a local malwa.
We were introduced to the beautiful scenery in the Mabira where we walked surrounded by different species of local deer and monkeys. We drove routes through a lot of varies landscapes, it was beautiful. Just as the night we spend in a luxury guesthouse in Jinja. After that the journey went on to Lake Mburo
where we met many impalas and buffalos. In Mburo we met the underwater world and we could snorkel among colorful tropical fish.
Then it was time for other kind of large wild animals we encountered in the various wildlife parks such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo Park and bwindi Impenetrable national park. We witnessed the capture of an impala by three lions! a unique and very special moment that will be memorable for long time.
The guest houses and lodges that were planned for us were great too; from pleasant to super luxury!
We saw a lot and really enjoyed it, as evidenced by the thousands of photos that we have made! In short; we never could have celebrated our 25-year friendship in any other way!!
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams came true!!
It was an amazing experince for us visiting Tanzania with waxbill safari!we ve visited lake manyara, serengeti & ngorongoro in 5 days with our extraordinary guide Kimondo!! All lodges were 5 star quality service was amazing. Nothing went wrong even we had chance to see big 5 .! We were very sad when we were leaving Tanzania & our friend Kimondo. Now we are making plans to come back on april.! Also special thanx to Frank the owner of the company! He personally came to airport to wave us! Thank u guys ✌️✌️✌️
DE
20-35 years of age
Good times with Suburbs as always!
My first trip with African Suburbs Adventures & Travel was in December 2011 to Mombasa. Their price- performance ratio was very convincing and in the friendly environment everyone had fun. From then on I also booked a trip to Maasai Mara with my parents. The whole trip was well organized with a comfort accomodation, delicate food and the most important with unforgettable impressions in the game park. The tour guides have been always friendly, discreet and cooperative. Cause of our good experiences with Suburbs Adventures I recommended them to my sisters and they had a fantastic time in Masai Mara as well.
I´m just back from my third trip to Kenya and I always ask Suburbs Adventures for the airport transfers, cause they are on time and reliable.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with Safari Infinity
We just returned from a great 8 days safari trip in Tanzania. Our Safari operator was Safari Infinity and I highly recommend them. We choose Safari Infinity after contacting and evaluating several other companies and we are very happy with this choice. From the early beginning Lucia was extremely responsive and patient for our numerous questions and requests. We were 2 families with lots of kids traveling together, and as such, we had many special requests, mainly around lodging requirements. Lucia was very supportive, and was able to build an itinerary which perfectly combined the best parks and wildlife watching, reasonable travel time and comfortable lodging for families with kids. She was also extremely helpful with some arrangement needs that we had which are not directly related to the safari (we spent a few days in Zanzibar after the Safari) and gave us the feeling that she really cares and wants to ensure our vacation is successful even though this part of the trip was not booked via Safari Infinity.
When we arrived to Arusha, Lucia and Simon came to meet us in the hotel. It was really nice meeting them face-to-face after so many months of email communication. It made us feel that they really care and that they will do their best in order to make sure that everything goes according to plan and that every problem or concern we might have will get an immediate response.
Our drivers and guides on the tour were Kelly and Tumaini. Both were just great. They are friendly, knowledgeable and did whatever they could in order to make sure we have the best safari experience. The cars were very comfortable clean and with lots of attention to small details which makes the experience even better. Things like high quality binoculars (a few more could help), electricity sockets, cool drinks in the refrigerator, blankets, etc.
Safari Infinity is a relatively new and small operator. They are very reliable and gives lots of personal attention to its customers which is very important when arranging a tour remotely, so much time in advance, and in a country that you are not familiar with and do not know what to expect.