Exceptional service and the experience of a lifetime!
We had the most amazing safari while in Tanzania thanks to African Paradise Safaris. Everything was perfect, from start to finish. We were very impressed with the level of service we received, even before leaving for the trip. John Peter, our contact before arriving, was incredibly helpful and responsive to all of our questions and requests. Jacob, his partner, took the time to meet us when we arrived in Arusha to go over our itinerary and make sure all our questions were answered. Our driver and guide Solomon, was also kind enough to meet us before the trip to go over everything with us, as well. Service was just above and beyond.
Everything about our safari was what we had hoped for and more. Based on the communication and level of service we received before the safari, we knew that we were in good hands and that we didn't have to worry about anything. And that was true. Every detail was taken care of. It made our trip completely stress free. The accommodations we stayed at were lovely and unique and we enjoyed each one. We saw tons of animals (including the Big 5), a leopard make a kill, and the migration!
And Solomon. We can't say enough good things about Solomon. He was so incredibly knowledgeable about every animal. He could spot animals hiding miles away and he truly cared about our time there and the experience we had. He was always on time, helpful, kind, and easy going. He answered all of our questions and made our safari really special. We were so lucky to have him as our guide!
We had a glorious, magical experience that we will treasure always. Our deepest gratitude to African Paradise Safaris for such a beautiful trip. We will be highly recommending the company and Solomon to our friends and family and hope to have the good fortune to be able to return ourselves one day.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africaaaa
Africa is more than what they show on the news. I was very impressed with Tanzania's infrastructure and progress. Henry was very professional and organized. Everything happened on time and i got through my itinerary. On the last day i even got to do some business deals with some locals. It was an outstanding experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 5 day camping safari with an excellent guide!
Our group of 6 --> Footslopes tour: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Arusha National Park 5 day safari.
The BEST part about this tour was our guide Nixon. I had seen his name mentioned in the tripadvisor reviews but you have to truly meet the man to appreciate his awesomeness. He was full of energy and truly loves his job as a safari guide. Beyond studying wildlife management at university, he is planning to get more training as a safari guide in a summer course to be, in his words, “even better.” He has the eagle eyes required for a guide, is attentive to his clients’ needs, and a warm heart. When I asked him why he chose Footslopes, he said a big reason is that the manager Gabriel is “a good man”. A company where the staff respect each other is sure to provide excellent service, which is what we got!
Highlights:
Comprehensive customer service -
1. Whatsapp messages and emails were replied to within 1 hour. I don't know how they did this, but someone must be always working in the office. My friends from Hong Kong said they also had rapid replies.
2. We got a complimentary pick up by the manager Gabriel and driver Nixon from Haidom, a small town very far from their office from Arusha, where we were doing some medical work. This was included in our safari price, as was a separate airport pickup for one of our party. They also dropped us off at the airport the day after our safari ended and we were all staying in different places. AMAZING.
3. Our cook Rama met my special request and made chapati, a roti-style pancake, on our last day which was delicious!
Competitive pricing -
I had done some field research and asked about 5 other companies for quotes for similar itineraries and Footslopes was by far the most competitive. I learned that it was because they own their own gear, so prices can be quite low for camping. The main office has 10 desk employees, excluding the field operators.
Fabulous itinerary
Totally worth it for 5 days, as each park features slightly different animal viewings. Of course, this is nature, not an enclave! But we saw very different things in each park, including lions hunting and feeding, tree sleeping lions, flocks of flamingos, and of course the hugely entertaining baboons.
Lodging Notes:
1st night at a tented lodge - the tent was comparable in size to our camping tents, with slatted beds. The beds were not my favorite but the view of Lake Manyara was stunning. Also entertaining after dinner show.
2nd night - camping at the Serengeti Nyambi site. There were hyenas at night, a bright full moon and a beautiful sunrise/sunset. SUPER COOL experience. Cold showers + toilets on site.
3rd night - camping at Ngorongoro Hills Simba A site. African buffaloes at night grazing next to our tents, an even larger moon over the mountains, and lukewarm showers.
4th night - a hotel in Arusha (?!?!?!?!) I didn’t realize this was included but the Venice hotel was FABULOUS and the best place I stayed in Tanzania. Really updated interiors, nicely designed mosquito net, new showers with plenty of hot water. The dinner was slow to come out (we missed our camping cook Rama!).
TL:DR;
Safari of the amazing East African wildlife with an BEYOND amazing company and staff. I strongly recommend Footslopes!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
repeating customer
I booked with Henry last year and had a trip of a lifetime. I therefore booked again with him this march and he managed to outdo himself(which i didn't know was possible). His vehicles are clean, his staff is helpful and friendly, he got us the best deals for amazing resorts. I have recommended him to all my friends and would recommend him to you all.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David was excellent and looked after our every need
Safari tour was very good - unfortunately tour guide (who to be fair to Adventour was new and on trial - so perhaps will not be there for future travellers) was not as enthusiastic or engaging as we would have hoped for a holiday that is only something that most people do maybe only a few and possibly only once in a lifetime. That is why the rating is 4 rather than 5 star.
David however was excellent and absolutely committed to customer service and ensuring we had a great time. His knowledge and attention to detail was second to none.
We did see lots of animals including the big 5.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing commitment to provide the most unforgettable experience in Uganda
First of all the company is very quick and professional answering all inquiries. I love the easines of being able to contact them through a chat on their webpage or just by writing a message to them on facebook.
They answered my inquiry just within hours and I could sense the dedication to make all our wishes possible for a four day safari. We were hoping that we could do Kazinga Channel cruise, gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, batwa visit and a game drive in Uganda, and finalizing the safari with a visit to the genocide memorial in Kigali, Rwanda within four days - many companies told us this is too much for that period of time but Kajie Safaris seemed to have a really good knowledge about the driving times and what is realistic and what is not. They gave us an itinerary with everyrhing we wanted and more - we were able to fit in a visit to lake Bunyiony with canoeing and all.
The company was also very open about the cost structure, and kept us up to date on accommodation reservation status and getting gorilla permits etc. Also the payment method they provide is reliable and secured. I felt comfortable doing business with them at all times.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and super nice - it was really nice to have him at the safari with us. If I go back, I will use Kajie Safaris again and would recommend them to any traveller. The accommodation they booked for us exceeded our expectations.
I felt that there is quite little variation in the prices after asking for a few quotes from different companies. Therefore price was not the driver in our decision making when we decided to pick Kajie Safaris - we chose them because of the can-do attitude, quick and professional communication and providing better visibility over the full booking process.
To wrap it up - We could have not hoped for a better service.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Splendid experience!
This safari tour was a great experience. We have seen The Big Five, what doesn't always happen. Our guide Anuri was perfectly prepared and kept us informed about animals & thigs we were seeing. Highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guys
Thanks to all especially Mr Baraja for easy and straight forward communication and organising my tour to Arusha. My 4 days with It started in Africa was not enough, I wished to have booked for like 2 weeks, but I won’t blame you as I was having concern due to what I was reading from Safari booking remark and reading from other people reviews. Next time Iam coming back with confidence and for atleast 10 to 12 days as I have seen for my self. Thanks for being honest and open to me, all I asked why some people gave your company negative review, you have unfold everything which gave me confidence to come back again and again. I would like to thanks to all the team, each of you played your part and I felt it to my heart.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic trip around Uganda and all that it offers
If you are interested in a once in a lifetime safari and to get the full experience of Africa and its nature and lifestyle I would highly recommend Home to Africa.
You are supplied with a driver who takes you around Uganda and its national parks who is a local and therefore very knowledgable about what you are experiencing. We had the fantastic Derrick who was humble, caring and very skilled at his job. Ask for him, you will be so satisfied!
If you happen to be interested in going to Uganda I would suggest booking for as many days as you can since there is so much to see. Fantastic national parks, waterfalls, the Nile, villages and the primate trekking is stunning and something you don't want to miss out on.
The lodges where you are staying are very comfortable and the food is amazing.
Note that if you are embarking on this journey you will need to adapt to the safari "lifestyle" and be prepared with comfortable walking shoes, sporty outfits and some sort of headwear. Pack your rainclothes and wellington boots, especially if you are going chimp-trekking which is situated in the rain forest. When in contact with the Home to Africa office don't be afraid to ask what they think you should pack for the trip since it is pretty hard to imagine what you will be needing while in Uganda. For us Scandinavians who are used to a totally different climate it would have been great if we had gotten a bit more help with our packing, so be sure to ask either the office or someone you know who is familiar with this type of trip.
If you are going to do the Gorilla trekking, which is breathtaking, take a long hard honest look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are able to climb hilly muddy mountains with thick forrests and steep paths. We struggled with this trekking since we are not an active family and it would have been nice to know what we were getting ourselves into. It is NOT a walk in the park, it is trecherous, but definately worth it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quit Lion around and book this amazing safari experience now!
Our nine day safari with Moriti Private Safaris was nothing short of exceptional. From our initial enquiries right through to our farewell at its end, Shaun delivered a first class, personalised and truly memorable experience, which made our honeymoon unforgettable.
For context, my wife is a vet, is passionate about animals and had been on safari in Africa before. I was a complete beginner with, to be honest, a passing interest in animals and wildlife. We both felt the game drives, educational discussions & demonstrations were engaging, easy to follow and pitched perfectly. The point is, Shaun caters for a broad spectrum of safari-goers - one of many reasons to book with Moriti!
The diversity and variety of the nine-day tour were right for us because of the layered exposure to the world of safaris in and around Kruger National Park. The highlight, whilst avoiding spoilers, was the private use of a first class game lodge plus having Lyndsay, a personally dedicated chef, was quite fantastic - not to mention all of the wild animals.
Shaun himself is dedicated, professional and passionate about what he delivers. The depth and breadth of his knowledge was very impressive from start to finish. His experience and lifelong interest in the wild was plain to see throughout the trip. He is very easy to get on with; we felt safe and secure on all the drives - even when wild lions were within a few metres of us!
Our safari experience felt personalised and we couldn’t have been happier. We have already recommended Moriti to our closest friends.