20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fraudulent Thief- Don’t Risk It
Here are the reasons why choosing this safari option is just not worth risking for your once in a lifetime trip:
1. Broken down cars (ours broke down and needed to be serviced mid-trip). He will try to say this didn’t happen - well, it did, and we have photos and videos to prove it. We had to wait so long before it was repaired.
2. Broken radio, You will be the only car in the park that can't communicate with other other guides in the park (which will severely limit your ability to see wildlife). We had agreed that a radio would be in the car - and he guaranteed this, but told us it was broken after we had driven 5 hours and were in the park so there was no turning back.
3, Tiny windows (like being in a plane), other operators have jeeps with windows twice the size. Im 5'9 and had to hunch to see anything. He will try to say Tanzania requires all cars must be the same model, this is just not true. Look at photos yourself!
4. Philemon tried to put up into a budget lodge after we specifically discussed the lodges we wanted to be in (and had a written contract). We agreed to the lodges and then he tried to make last minute changes to get us in a cheaper one. What a joke!
5. Philemon tried to cut out a full day of our itinerary (we paid for 5 days, but to save money on park fees etc, he tried to persuade us the safari was only a 4 day trip). We agreed to itinerary e tried to change when we were mid way through!
6. Philemon will require you pay in full upfront. And he is very sweet to work with to start, but once he gets paid in full, he will ignore you and you will receive terrible service from him.
There are so many other operators, just dont risk your once in a lifetime trip. We chose this company because of the tripadvisor reviews, but it appears that they may not all be true. While out on safari, we did meet several couples/families who had chosen Leopard Tours and seemed to love it. They had modern cars, working radios, and very intelligent and knowledgeable guides. We cant vouch for them since we didnt use them, but I would try anything else but this!
Really disappointed.
Just don't risk it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience with Suricata Safaris!
A fantastic experience with Suricata Safaris! It brings to real world what you see on tv, fpr all family. The reception was amazing, the drivers and the cooker was great. I had made friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a memorable experience, they made this trip a dream come true!
It was a memorable experience, they made this trip a dream come true! Everything went perfect according to the plan, and we did notice the difference of services between Tanzania Wild Destination and other companies. What they offer Is wonderful! We don’t regret our decision to do this tour with Tanzania Wild Destination. The price is worth it!
Charlse, our guide is an exceptional person. We enjoyed his company a lot, and he has a special sense for animals, so we got to see a lot of them. He’s also a very good driver! We couldn’t ask for a better guide, and we feel very lucky to have had him with us. This experience was beyond our expectations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
first class service from initial contact to last moment
James organised a 3 day Tsavo east and west safari for us. We stayed at Salt lick and Serena amboselli and were very impressed by both of the lodges.
The service offered was first class and staff very welcoming and friendly. Our driver was experienced and we managed to see the BIG FIVE.
I shall be booking my Tanzania Safari with this company for next year and will recommend James and his company to all my friends.
JE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of my life
I'm thrilled. John is a great guide! The experiences were incredible! In Masai National Park we could see everything. Of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras etc. The specials from John like the walking safari and the overnight stay in Masai village were simply indescribable! Thank you John for the great experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Holiday Ever
My family and I really enjoyed and appreciated our 5 days All-Inclusive Beach Holiday with Oakland Tours. I would like to thank Felistus the team leader for putting together an excellent & affordable package for my family, everyone was happy and satisfied with the overall experience. We plan to do another holiday later in the year and I know where to start!
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro that will be unforgettable!
I just got back from a wonderful 3 day Safari of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and the team at
Face of Africa Adventures and Hamadi and Angel were amazing at helping organize my safari and
answer all my questions and concerns. The driver was excellent and the food was nice and I had an amazing
experience and highly recommend you also do your safari with Face of Africa Adventures!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
Planning was very competent, and all interactions with Antelope staff (head office, drivers) was delightful and 5 star. The only drawback was the lodge chosen (but we influenced the choice) whose quality had gone done a bit but everything else was perfect.
All things considered, the safari was a resounding success, and organizing it with TWD was easy and a joy.
The incredible planned, organized and well managed safari by Marhaba Holidays.
I would like to appreciate Marhaba Holidays for going out of their way in making sure that they keep in touch with us almost every hour of our stay in Maasai Mara.
It is obvious they took into consideration everything we told them during the planning stages and applied it to the safari framework, thus enabling us to have a safari experience of a lifetime.
To me it will be quite some time before I stop talking about it. The adventure that I found around every corner of Maasai Mara was beyond my expectations this is to mean it was incredible.
I credit them for organising a perfect accommodation and safari properties for us, from surprise breakfast in the bush,picnic lunch,sundowner and walking safari in the Maasai villages, not forgetting their safari guide at the reserve for taking pleasure in showing us every animal they could manage from the pride of lions to herds of zebra not forgetting the big five at large numbers.
The experience was amazing.