AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning Safari with trustworthy staff
We went for a 3-day tour across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks in Tanzania, staying at Seronera and Panorama camping sites. Since we had time constraints we had to opt for a private tour with AAA Express Adventures. Jalala has been very helpful in accommodating our requests and needs. He arranged the tour, including pickup and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport. He was extremely responsive on emails and precise in terms of both tour schedule and payment details. Our driver, Emil (Emilio for Italians!) was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable. He made sure we could always make the most of our time, showing us around and explaining everything. They also assigned to us a private chef who prepared breakfast, lunch pack and dinner every day. The meals were simple but tasty and we were absolutely pleased with the food. The tour itself is just stunning. The Panorama camp site is well equipped with electricity, bar, clean toilets and a spectacular view of Manyara lake. The Seronera pimbi campsite was very basic but offered a memorable experience, with the real taste of the Safari. Although the campsites were simple the staff made our stay very comfortable.
My wife and I would like to remark the trustability of Jalala. He made sure to meet us before departure to immediately refund us some money we paid at the entrance of the National Park, which was not included in the initial budget. We believe it's extremely rare to find such trustworthy people and we highly recommend AAA Express Adventures for safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing up close encounter with wild animals.
Solomon and his crew made our 2 week camping safari in Botswana a magical experience to treasure forever. We had our tents put up and pulled down for us, warm bucket showers in the afternoon and warm water for a basin wash in the mornings. Our very professional Solomon knew his animals and had networks, we were often the only vehicle watching animals up close in their natural habitat. It is definitely a must do experience.
SG
Review about Kruger National Park by Christian Hadiwinoto
Having seen 4 out of all the Big 5, I could appreciate how challenging it was to find them. This is the appeal of wildlife safari. Being a national park, man-made features have been kept minimal, other than in rest camps. Speed limit has also been imposed for the safety of visitors and of animals.
SG
All in one
Guided tour and escorted transport made me safe always and could enjoy the country. Accommodation ranges from decent to luxury, I got what I paid for. The wildlife appeal is great despite tarred roads being everywhere. But not only wildlife, the scenery, history, and cuisine are fantastic. All in one country.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience with excellent, reliable service
My wife and I visited Jambo Resort just after New Year. When others said that it was doubtful if we could still see the gorillas (we planned our trip very late) Mambo Gorilla Safaris were our saviours. They looked after us and made sure we saw what we came to see. The trek in the Impenetrable Forest (just the name is exciting) was led by an expert guide who showed a clear respect and love for the environment and animals we were searching for. We had an incredible experience with sufficient time close up to the animals so as not to disturb them but at the same time get some great photographs and memories to last a lifetime. I highly recommend this organisation.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The ultimate camping safari
I had the best photographic trip I've ever had. My goal was to see as many animals (big and small) and birds, as possible; and to photograph them. I can say that my expectations were exceeded. I've done enough animal/bird photography to know that you can't control where the critters are or when they'll appear. However, my guide and staff were so knowledgable and experienced that I had the opportunity to see and photograph incredible encounters with animals and birds.
The meals were cooked over a fire and were deliciousl I'm a vegetarian and I was impressed with the creative and tasty meals I was served.
I mainly communicated by e-mail. My e-mails were answered promptly and my questions were answered.
I truly enjoyed my experience in Botswana, and would highly recommend Ulinda Safari Trails if you want a genuine camping safari in the bush and the chance to experience the wonderful wildlife in the country.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Services all through.
After a lot of research, we decided to settle for Grand Voyage and for sure they did not disappoint. It was all we needed, much more affordable that most Kenyan safari companies that we had researched. They tailor made our tour to fit our specific timings which were difficult to work with with the other companies. They were in touch with us from day 1, when we started the plans, to our arrival and up until when we came back to the states, they send us a follow up email to confirm if we arrived back safe.They helped us with our plans right till the last minute.
Our tour guide was very friendly and was exemplary informative through out the safari. He gave us options which allowed us to save 3 hours in Masai Mara and be able to do more than we had planned. We wished we could have spent more and more time there as it was an exciting experience.
We had a great time and definitely recommend!!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Full marks for the arrangements and itenary
We had a customised 7 day tour to four parks in Tanzania: Mynara, Ngorongoro, Sarengeti and Tarangire. We were greeted at Kilimanjaro airport and driven for all days with unlimited safaris in these parks. The accommodation was excellent and our vegetarian diet was very good. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, we saw all the major game as well as many species of birds. It was a very memorable tour, thanks to the painstaking care by Soumitra Chatterji who kept track of all the proceedings. We look forward to more safaris in Africa with Just Travels in near future.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
My husband and I were slightly apprehensive having never done a safari before but the arrangements and booking process was amazing with Beacon Safaris, Robert made everything so easy. Every single minute was exceptional Antony picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at our hotel and Khan was there bang on time the next morning for our safari to begin. Khan was superb and his knowledge immense, nothing was too much bother. Khan took us to the Sarova at Masi Mari, he was such good company and we learnt such a lot from him, he went out of his way to give us a good experience, an absolute credit to Beacon Safaris who I cannot recommend enough. Sadly when we went to Lake Nakuru Khan was unable to come along, which I understand is very unusual as you normally have the same guide throughout. We had Evans who was also very good. We saw the big 5 and so much more. Don't consider booking with anyone else!