65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow Major Bucket list item ticked with Tanzanian Safari
5 tours over 6 days. Every day different. Staff were brilliant(thank you Ziggy with the magic eyes - he saw things I could only just see with binoculars!!). Had a great trip on the safari. I was lucky to have good companions. I would recommend June as I saw many young from baboons to elephants. I would also recommend booking directly through 'It started in Africa' as I heard complaints but they booked through an agency. I was looked after from getting off the plane to being returned to the airport. I also had great help via emails in planning the trip. Thank you to everyone at 'It started in Africa' for making it such a wonderful trip and definitely a Bucket list trip.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I never regret choosing Blue Ocean Safaris for my trip
The trip I took with my family in 2014 was amazing! It was extremely easy to plan with Blue Ocean Safaris' help. They were very knowledgeable about everything to see and do in the great parks of Serengeti and beyond. We loved our driver-guide and all the hotels and lodges matched our preferences and needs. The next time I want to book a Safari, I will happily choose Blue Ocean Safaris again!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Wonderful Experience
This trip with Aardvark was absolutely amazing. Augustine, trip leader and owner of Aardvark, is one of the nicest and warmest people I've ever met, and his knowledge of wildlife and conservation is expansive. He loves what he does, and it makes for a much more personal and rich safari experience than can be had anywhere else. Aardvark focuses on eco-tourism, not just sightseeing, which is more sustainable and respectful approach to running a safari. Our other driver, Junior, was also incredibly knowledgable and kind. I really can't praise both of them enough for how much they accommodated us, while also being respectful of wildlife (i.e., not getting too close just to get a picture). I won't go on safari with anyone else.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Aardvark Tanzania Safari Experience Personalized to Your Interests
Aardvark Safaris created a safari experience unlike any other. Gus Mwangotya, the owner and primary guide is exceptional. We previously met Gus on Safari with one of the big commercial Safari companies and became life long friends. He started his own company Aardvark and it offers all the same first class treatment and accommodations we previously experienced but now he has the ability to personalize and customize rather than follow the "script". Safaris are intimate, no big groups. Gus a native Tanzanian pursued his masters degree in environmental studies in the US at Prescott College in Arizona. He speaks perfect English as well as several other languages. He is so accommodating - going above and beyond on every little detail. He is charismatic and fun with a great sense of humor. My husband and daughter and I wanted to be out on Safari dawn to dusk every day and he accommodated this with enthusiasm always looking to show us new and exciting things every day. We saw more animals and birds with Gus than ever before - he has an uncanny ability to know where to find them in their habitats at different times of day.
Aardvark will customize the Safari for you any way you want or you can choose from any of their established tours - and they will still personalize for you . So different than the big commercial Safari companies.
Our last day there Gus arranged a true bush dinner for my daughter's 30th birthday - it was an experience of a lifetime and a complete surprise to all of us. What a way to end our 10 day trip. We will be back soon booking with Aardvark - none better!
Be sure and get the right Aardvark Safari (there are a number of Safari companies with Aardvark in their names)
50-65 years of age
Brilliantly organised and great value for money
We contacted Marianne to organise a safari for a group of 4 in Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) and Botswana (the Chobe and Okavango). In the Okavango we wanted to visit a number of camps ranging from budget to fairly luxurious. The itinerary required numerous transfers by road and air and Marianne saved us a considerable amount by sourcing a flight to Livingstone (from Johannesburg) rather than flying direct to Victoria Falls. Our flights within Botswana included small fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter which was a wonderful experience. Accomodation ranged from B&B in Vic Falls, luxury tented accomodation in the Chobe and the budget option in the Okavango (very comfortable huts elevated over the edge of the swamp with private bathroom). Marianne even managed to upgrade us to a super luxury camp when our original booking in a bush camp fell through due to flooding. We had wonderful safari outings in vehicles and on the water (in traditional mokoro canoes and motor boats) and saw heaps of wildlife. Marianne went to great trouble to meet our needs and to ensure that our dream holiday was realised. We would definitely use her again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, well-informed guide & driver who let us experience 3 African countries in one tour, GREAT!
We had a true everyday real Africa experience! We requested to see the Gorillas and active Volcano lava lake, and Instinct Safaris put together an itinerary which enable us to see and experience 3 countries, i.e. Rwanda, Uganda and DRC (even though we could have done this from one country only), thus experiencing 3 cultures, accommodations, languages and people! We were made aware of sustainable projects in these countries as well as how poaching is decreasing by involving local communities in tourism. We felt comfortable and safe in the care of our guide (Rabani) and driver (Bosco), especially when dealing with customs at border crossings, and enjoyed the friendliness, food and comfortable beds at the lodges. We would suggest that tourists are reasonably fit for the hiking/tracking and obtain a full packing list early to ensure all equipment needed for the hike and sub-zero temperatures at the volcano summit are sufficient. A worthwhile "bucket list" experience - thank you Instinct Safaris!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
My dreams were fulfilled by the time I completed my trip to Tanzania.. Time 4 Afrika made sure I received everything I expected and there was never a moment that I did not feel comfortable working with them. They are extremely professional in how they deal with their clients and with the products they deliver. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has any plans of traveling to Tanzania. Great job guys..!!!!!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our awesome guide made the most of our time on safari.
Going with 7 Wonders Safari was a great decision. When comparing prices with other operators, the price at 7 Wonders were much lower and I am sure our service was on par with any other operator on the savannah. Evelyn, who helped us organize via email was helpful with all our requests and inquiries right up to the moment we arrived in Arusha. Very flexible, understanding and easy to work with.
Our guide George was 1st rate and had a plethora of knowledge about the flora and fauna we encountered. He definitely took our experience to another level with his experience and confidence. He also made sure we got to see the Big 5 safari sightings (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Cape Buffalo).
The vehicle was reliable and comfortable. The lodges which we stayed were 1st rate was well.
If we were to safari in this region again, our search would start with 7 Wonders Safari.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable Tour Operator!
My husband and I booked a 4-day safari tour with KETS a month ago, but we couldn't get our visas in time so we had to cancel our trip. Paul was very understanding and refunded our deposit within a few days. We are very grateful and will definitely contact him when we plan a visit to Kenya!
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Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Work done by Flotish
I booked my safari with Flotish Tours & Travel to Masai Mara with my family it was very wonderful.