PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intense
What an experience!
A dream come true. I would never have imagined this possible. A huge financial effort but it was worth every penny and support, especially the Anderson guide, made it all possible.
Anderson was without a doubt the best guide I had on all my trips. Very friendly, understanding, in fact the best compliment I can give is that I genuinely felt like I was with a friend. And how important it is to have a guide like this when we travel hours and hours.
Tireless, always attentive to our needs, and careful with details.
Uganda surprised me positively as a European we only hear about bad things but I found exactly the opposite. A green, clean country with friendly and very welcoming people.
I loved the experience. I describe the trip with a guide and what I felt in the country because I have no words to describe what I felt with the gorillas. We don't deserve this planet. Incredible
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just WOW!!!!!!
We booked a four days activity to visit Addis Ababa and the Danakil Depression with Ethio Backpacker Tours, and it was an exceptional experience. The trip was impeccably organized, and the team was amazing. I loved every aspect of the service and highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore these incredible destinations.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime expirience!!!
We just finished a four day safari!
we are excited by the experience we had!!! The team was excellent and very organized. They picked us up from the airport, they took care of our stay in Arusha ...then we continued with the safari.
The accommodations and the food were excellent!
But the highlight was our guide Damien! if I could I would put 10/5 stars.
Smiling, communicative, helpful and very attentive on safari, he managed to offer you an excellent life experience
Thank you Damien
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We just finished our four day safari with suricata safaris. We had an amazing time! Everything was perfect, the game drives, the accommodation, the food (thank you very much James). But above all our guide DAMIAN, with whom our expectations were exceeded! He showed us all the big 5, and we bonded!! Ahsante!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Would Book Again with Goldfinch 100%!
We had an amazing experience with Goldfinch Expeditions. There are many companies to choose from; however, I was thrilled to have chosen to work with Goldfinch. From the beginning, Elizabeth's communication was immaculate. She emailed immediately and offered to Whatsapp as well, which I prefer so it was very convenient! We communicated throughout the entire tour. She answered every question leading up to our trip and throughout it - down to little things like wake up times, safari details, and food/beverage offerings at the places we stayed. She was also able to help us arrange airport pickup and transport.
We did the 3 day/2 night tour! We began with a beautiful day hike around Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our guide, Roland, was kind, informative, and let us go at our own pace. The provided lunch was great and had many options. They also asked about any dietary restrictions. All of our hotel transfers were smooth and organized. We then did a two-day safari, the first day we did Ngorongoro Crater and on the second day we did Tarangire National Park. We were worried about only doing a two-day Safari, but in the end, the safaris were both SO wonderful that we saw all the animals between both days! Our guide, Malisa, was safe, intelligent, and answered so many questions! We went on the tour with a few other people and loved our co-safari goers. The safari lunches were hot and delicious and they also provided beer and wine, which was a fun bonus! The two hotels we stayed at, which were part of our package with Goldfinch, were comfortable clean and spacious with lovely staff, yummy dinners, and both (conveniently!) had pools.
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with the value we got for the money we paid. The tour happened exactly as it was meant and was reliable. Some details were up in the air (who will join you on the safari, what time you leave, etc.), but that is part of any safari trip regardless of agency, and none of these last minute details detracted from the trip whatsoever. The things that we could not know in advance, Elizabeth communicated all of them every step of the way and we were so pleased with the outcome.
Overall, Goldfinch Expeditions was extremely helpful, reliable, and professional. Elizabeth was also willing to assist with adding on other tours and options before and after our original safari booking. She was an amazing resource. I would reccommend Goldfinch Expeditions and would absolutely book through them again when I return to Tanzania. Thank you, Goldfinch Expeditions!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, excellent value
Savannah Explorers exceeded our expectations for our safari! Isaac was our guide and he was amazing at finding animals and stopping to give us time to enjoy them. The lodging and food were excellent. Agustin did a great job putting our trip together with a couple custom modifications. Overall highly recommended and a great value!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized and friendly, motivated staff.
The safari with Suricata was a very special experience for us!
Many thanks to our guide and driver Fredy, who was able to answer all of our questions and was incredibly motivated and enthusiastic about nature and the wildlife. You can tell straight away that he knows his stuff very well and enjoys his job.
The accommodations were also more than great. Suricata Boma Lodge has a beautiful view over Lake Manyara. The sunrise and the atmosphere there were really fantastic. The staff is super nice and the bungalows are so chic, as is the whole complex.
The Serengeti Sound of Silence tented camp had a stunning sunset overlooking a herd of wild beasts and zebras. It was really incomparable to sit on the terrace in the evening with a beer…
The food was very good as well and there was no lack of amenities.
Our last accommodation was the Ang'ata tented camp, which didn't have a view of the crater, but it was very nice in the jungle and at night you could hear one or two wild animals sneaking by. Very nice staff and delicious food!
All in all, the safari with Suricata was an unforgettable experience and we are so grateful and happy for it!
Thanks to the Suricata Safari Team!
We would be happy to recommend you to anyone!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thorough and very responsive…in a word, excellent.
Elvis, the tour operator was a pleasure to deal with. We changed the itinerary a couple of times before finalizing things, and he always brought excellent options to the table. He was available before and during the safari to answer questions and help out if an unexpected twist arose. Christian, our private tour guide who was with us during the safari, was both a suburb driver as well as a vast knowledge of information about all things we encountered while on the game drives. The only hiccup we encountered during our trip was with the airlines, and in no way was related to Lekobe’s planning. Everything involving them went off perfectly. Would highly recommend.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affordable and professional
Right from the very beginning Michuki (our consultant) provided us with every little detail and answered to all our questions very promptly. We had given them wrong dates for the tour and requested to change it just a few days before. Our request was accommodated instantly.
Gilbert, who was responsible for picking up and dropping off at the hotel was very professional, friendly and funny.
We chose for a budget safari tour to Amboseli. Our safari camp, Nyati safari camp, was basic but more than enough for our needs. The staffs were welcoming and friendly during the whole stay. The camp was very clean and charming. We felt very safe.
Our safari tour guide, Kikitu, was a gem of a person. He's really passionate about nature and wildlife. This shows how he takes time to explain things. He is extremely knowledgeable about flora and fauna. We felt as if we knew each other for ages. He's extremely friendly, kind and professional. I highly recommend him as a safari guide.
Overall, super eagles exceeded all our expectations and I would blindly recommend them as your safari agent. They are hard to beat if you are looking for a budget safari, although they offer tours for all kinds of price range.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect value for price option
We recently completed our honeymoon with Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris, traveling from Maun to Victoria Falls in September 2024, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience.
From the very beginning, the booking process was incredibly smooth and straightforward. The team at Sekanka was flexible and really attentive to our needs, ensuring that our trip was tailored to what we wanted. Even we did not know the company the payment process and method was trustful!
The first few days of the tour, including the accommodations and meals, were suitable for the price we paid. While the accommodation was comfortable and the meals adequate, it’s important to note that the vehicle used for the safari was the oldest one in the area, which led to a few breakdowns along the way. One of these breakdowns came close to making us miss an activity, which was a bit stressful, but the driver was quick to resolve the issue each time.
However, as the trip went on, the experience improved dramatically. The final nights of our tour and the sunset cruise were absolutely amazing—truly the highlight of our trip. The service and views were exceptional, making up for the earlier hiccups.
We also shared the try with another 2 couples from USA and Nederland and it was so great!
Overall, we highly recommend Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris. Despite the few setbacks, the company is professional, accommodating, and offers a truly memorable safari experience.
