NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great company with excellent guides! I advice to book here also emd enjoy a great time.
In April 2016 we went to the masai tribes, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and Hot Springs with the family Brinksma and the guides Freddy and Adam. What a great experience. The visit to the Maasai tribes was very impressive. The safari was great. The lions and elephants really made an impression, especially if they are only one meter from your car. We also enjoyed the beautiful nature. Both guides have lots of experience and during the journey they share a lot of information about the history of the parks and the animals. The day at the Hot Springs was also great. The road to the Hot Springs was challenging and once we arrived at the oasis we enjoyed a lot. We encourage everyone to book these trips at Shemeji Safari and to have such a good time like us. Shemeji Safari thanks for the memorable time. We'll be back!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic camping safari
My girlfriend and i decided last minute to book a 1 night safari to pilanesberg. We choose Pilanesberg because only 2 hours from johannesburg and Maleria Free.we stayed in most amazing lodge in black rhino reserve.we never expected such amazing service and such romantic lodge.saw very nice lion sightings and all animals except buffalo.the moafrika tours was very processional and we were very happy with service.next year when we back we look forward to visit kruger
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing first Safari experience
First, my Travel for Change contact, Patricia was able to get me into a van only a week in advance. I was volunteering for a small NGO in Ngong Hills for the month and she accommodated my last minute request beautifully. I loved our driver, who had a great sense of humor and an incredible amount of patience. As I found out, when taking safari in rainy season, anything can happen, and he was resourceful, cognizant of our short trip and did everything he could to deal with the bad roads due to rain. On the way to the Mara, when approaching a 3 vehicle situation where all were stuck trying to cross a very low, washed out bridge, he called ahead to someone at Masai Mara to come pick us up, (us 6 passengers) and take us for the evening ride through Masai Mara. At the time the 6 of us were walking around the bridge area, there were still about 6 vans waiting to get across. So, our driver was intuitive enough to make sure we got out, took the evening ride and he picked us up later to take us all to our respective accommodations. (We found out the next day that the other safari-goers were not so lucky to have a resourceful driver.)
Our driver shared all that he knew with us about the animals...as we all asked so many questions. He also pointed out the safety issues of being in such close proximity to wild animals and kept us within a safe distance at all times. At one point we saw a van with tourists very close to a rhino and he reiterated that he would not take us that close to a rhino due to their dangerous potential. All of us appreciated his safety sensibilities for our health & welfare. The rides both days were magnificent, gorgeous blue skies and unparalleled sunsets.
I truly enjoyed the tent facility, Sidai hotels and camps where I stayed. It was quiet, peaceful and we were met at check-in with hot face towels to take the grime off from many hours of travel. What a treat! The Masai men who ran the camp told us they patrolled all night to make sure we were safe. The food was excellent and the chef took us outside after breakfast one morning to show us a baboon about 40 feet away!
It was by far one of the grandest experiences I've ever had. The accommodations for were wonderful, the driver was fantastic and the Masai Mara was magnificent. Thank you Travel for Change Africa!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wasted to much time due to bad planning, had up to 10 hours driving between destinations.
Pick up was good, staff who we meet helpful and vechicals OK. This is were it stops! The office staff were not overall helpful when we tried to amend the end of our trip which although annoying was not the worst. The loss of enjoyable holiday time was the worst part.
Prior to arriving in Kenya we received our Itinary that listed leaving after breakfast and arrival for drives or dinner time. also the list of travel. What it did not mention was the hours of driving every day needed to travel between the different location listed on the Itinary.
every game drive we had exciting as they are were distant memories as we then had to spend 6-8 hours driving to the next location. Longest drive 10.5 hours which upon arrivals at destination were told we had 30 mins before a game drive, which we saddly cancelled due to been sore and tied.
Accomodation at the sopa lodge is average and no power or hot water during the day. The restaurants ok.
Summing up save your money go elseware. We used African Safari company in Zimbabwe and Botswana they were brilliant.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reboot the African way
It was the second time I booked with Nature Responsible Safari. After traveling the southern circuit last time, we went now to the northern circuit visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Organisation, Jeep, driver guide and lodges were excellent and the personal support by lovely Fransisca superb. Our driver could show us the big 5 in three days, the herds of the migration, rainbow above Ngorongoro crater and lots more. After one day I felt like being rebooted. It is so easy not to think about work, home, problems... On this trip I have been completely in the presence, not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow. Everything was overwhelming.
Dear Fransisca - I will come again!
SS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Vic Falls trip
Great service from falcon Staff.
Always punctual and receive guests with a smile
Very knowledgeable on the activities to do in and around Vic Falls
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
reliable travel agent,value for money whether its flights or hotel
I have used this travel agent for the past 5 years and we booked a safari (5 families) through African Hartebeest Safaris in December 2015. We had the best experience ever. Everything went as planned and being a large group with kids, Bevlyn took our requests very seriously.
I would recommend this travel agent for anyone looking for a reliable and detail oriented traveller, whether for safari or flight tickets. Her prices are also very competitive.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tripadvisor Safaris
I was on a business trip in Nairobi and contacted them after deciding that I would try to stay over for the weekend for a short Safari. The good reviews I could find here were key to pic “TripAdvisor safaris” as a choice and it was a very good choice indeed.
I got all the information I requested and arranged the trip based on my needs. They offered me what was more suitable for the time I had in Kenya and my interests. Very personal and friendly contact at all times.
The experience was really good. Driver/guide was very nice and professional. He tried his best to make the experience enjoyable and although a couple of times we were already back to the lodge he turned back to spot more animals (a rhino which is actually difficult to spot).
The lodge included in the package for the overnight stay was great and people there very nice and friendly.
I can only have good feedback for this experience. The only downside is that it is a bit short, if you have the time I recommend you to go for a longer trip. But if you're limited in time as I was and want to enjoy Masai Mara as much as possible this trip is perfect and will fulfill your expectations.
Thanks TripAdvisor safaris for everything
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Thomas Kallmeyer
Wide open views, diverse habitats and wonderful accommodations as well as close proximity to the international airport make Tarangire easily accessible without air travel. We stayed at Treetops and enjoyed fine food and beverage, friendly staff and wonderful bird watching from our door. Trips into the park provided a wide range of plants and animals including close encounters with many of the expected mammalian and avian species. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip that exceeded my expectations. I hope to return.
Our trip was organized through &beyond and all aspects were well taken care of including a friendly staff, excellent accommodations including fine food and beverages and quality, educated and friendly guides. Our group consisted of 2 birders and 2 non-birders and each of our guides adjusted their style accordingly, somewhat satisfying the birders and more than satisfying the non-birders. As a birder myself I found the guides to be very knowledgeable but not quite on the cutting edge of birding as several different guides did make a few misidentifications of species. I certainly didn't hold this against any of them as their area of expertise is more general in nature. We stayed at Klein's Camp and Grumeti and supremely enjoyed both areas. Transportation by air was on time, dependable and with confident, friendly and skilled pilots. We arrived right after a good period of rain and had sunny days and a very green and verdant Serengeti. Although we did not visit during migration we saw the full range of expected mammals and a wide variety of avian life. The scenery was breathtaking, especially at Klein's Camp, which lies just outside the Northeastern corner of the park on a high mountain ridge overlooking a beautiful valley to the Northeast and the Serengeti to the West. I am a fairly well travelled individual and consider Klein's to be on of the finest accommodations I've experienced.