RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
an excellent customer experience
This is my 4th time in Africa.I organized my trip with 3 different travel agents covering different areas:south Namibia, north Namibia and Botwana to VFalls.The services provided by Impala Tours(north Namibia) were excellent, customizing the trip at a very good quality-price balance and giving the chance to see the highlits of African Safary Trip with a proffesional quide. I received all support not only before deciding to choose them but also after, in solving my problems related to visa requirements. If you have any plans to visit Namibia, Botwana, Zimbabwe or South Africa-contact them!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour company - delevers as promised
I gathered all of the information necessary on the plan for my safari. I invited quotes by email from several companies, meanwhile friends of ours recommended Base Camp whom they have used before and were happy with their experience. I contacted base camp, initially the quote took quite a while to come through and the subsequent emails were not replied, hence, I almost selected a different company to go with. Mr. Achmed replied back just before we confirmed with a different company, the price was comparable to the other company though it was not the lowest. Due to the references, I decided to go with Base Camp.
We were greeted on arrival in Kili airport by our driver, Thomas, who drove us to Ilburo Safari Lodge for the initial night stay. The next day we drove to the Ngorongo Crater. We saw a lot of animals and we stayed at the Serena Lodge on the top of the crater. The dinner buffet at the lodge was very good with lots of choices. The entertainment program was an amazing acrobatics act. The box lunches at all Serenas were very basic, and not anywhere close to the buffet at the hotel. The breakfast had a variety of choices. The next day we drove to Serengeti National Park. We saw lion prides with cubs, leopards, lots of zebras and wildebeest. We did not do the early morning game drives as the lodge was a bit far from the action and the driver suggested that it may be too hard to come back for breakfast. The next day we saw a migration wildebeest heard crossing the road but a lot fewer lions. After Serengeti we drove to Lake Manyara where we saw some elephants and baboons, no lions. We continued on the next day to Tarangire and stayed at the safari lodge before returning back to Arusha. Achmed met us both the initial day that that we arrived and also after the safari and gave us lots of tips. Our driver Thomas was a bit reserved sometimes, but knowledgeable about the animals and spoke decent English. All in all I am happy with our decision to go with Basecamp Safaris Ltd and would choose this company again in the future.
Great communication and flexible operator, but guide could have been better
Mwanje did a great job arranging a safari to meet our requirements. He is a punctual with email communication and willing to go the extra mile.
Be sure to check how long it takes to get from on destination to another by car - especially if you need to traverse Nairobi!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphan, giraffe centre and city tour were all very amazing!
Sami was a good guide while visiting Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphan and giraffe centre. He communicate very well with the three of us.
After the safari we went to a café and we drank typical tea from Kenya. We liked that very much! It was nice to talk with the employees of Termial Tours Kenya!
Ndavi was also a good guide during the city tour. He told us a lot about Nairobi.
We enjoyed Nairobi, thanks to you!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful experience with Naenda Safaris
Everything was good. We had a patient and good driver, and we felt very safe. Cant complain about anything. Got to see everything we were hoping for. I would definately recommend Naenda safaris to friends.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A brilliant introduction to Africa
I was lucky enough to go to Namibia with Masihambe Afrika and I loved every minute of it.
The accommodation and meals were way beyond what I expected. Wonderful.
The tour was diverse, well planned and a lot of fun.
Namibia is spectacular.
I am going on another of their tours next year - already booked.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Amazing Experience!
I cannot express enough how much of an amazing experience I had on my trip through Tanzania, and it would not have been possible without Safari Infinity!
What ultimately made choosing Safari Infinity so easy, was the incredible attentiveness and knowledge expressed to my inquiries. I could only communicate through email, but every question, from start to finish, was answered in a timely and thoughtful manner. Lucia was the only person I had corresponded with from Safari Infinity before actually arrived in Tanzania. She was amazing, truly amazing, in helping with anything and everything I needed. Because of this, I had a great confidence in all that she suggested, and in Safari Infinity.
After everything had been booked, and I finally arrived in Tanzania, my roommate and I were met by our guide Kelly, at the airport. We departed for a 5 day safari through Tarangire, Ndutu, the Southern and Central Serengeti, and Ngorogoro Crater. The safari took place in February 2014 during the short dry season. Because of the time of year, I tried not to get my hopes up since it can be considered non-peak season. However, the safari exceeded every expectation I had. We were extremely fortunate to have Kelly as our guide. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and had the most incredible set of eyes that allowed us to see and experience things I would have never have thought possible. I really don’t know how he did it. Along with Kelly, I also had the pleasure of traveling with Richard, our cook. He was not just a cook, but a magician in the kitchen. We were on a basic camping safari, but it was nothing short of remarkable. I couldn’t believe how easy Kelly and Richard made things look. Without these two, I do not believe I would have had the anything close to the spectacular and unforgettable experience on safari.
Upon our return, what topped off the journey was Lucia and Simon meeting us before our departure from Tanzania. I would never have thought the two people responsible for organizing the safari would have time to sit and talk to their clients, but it happened. They were gracious hosts, and genuinely interested in all that had happened. You cannot go wrong in booking with Safari Infinity! I could not have asked for a better trip!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience equipped with a great guide and comfortable environment.
Beena and Umang were more than helpful and took care of everything I needed to have a fantastic safari experience. My safari was truly an adventure which exceeded my expectations. The service was excellent and I was able to feel comfortable during a time when I was completely alone in a unknown place; it was because of this comfort that I opened my eyes to an entirely new world. The accommodations were clean and private - truly an oasis in the jungle. I will never forget the experience I had on my safari and I have Gazelle Safaris to thank for that. Thanks Beena and Umang!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing company to travel in Uganda and Rwanda
What an amazing company. The family of 4 was for 15 days in Uganda and Rwanda. The company made our life so comfortable and safe, cant say enough about how well we were all taken care of and the knowledge of the area we were traveled was unbelievable. The company turned out to be the best and honest. We can not explain with words, how we enjoyed this trip.
There have not probably many people known the Uganda and Rwanda very well except for those who like adventures. If you wish to have life time memory, go to see mountings gorillas and golden monkey, and use the best company in Uganda - Destination Jungle.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affordable and Wonderful
I had to go to Dar Es Salaam for work and so I decided to take the opportunity to do a safari whilst I was in Tanzania. I knew very little about safaris so my method for choosing was just to log onto safari bookings.com, enter the length of safari I wanted and then compare on price and destinations (I knew I wanted to see Serengeti and Ngorogoro, past that I wasn't fussy)
Northern Circuit Safaris was one of the most affordable companies that came up for a 5 day/4 night safari. Any worries that by paying less I was compromising on quality were completely misplaced. I had a wonderful experience. The company director Michael promptly responded to my emails and was very helpful joining me up with an existing safari of 4 people (I was actually on the same safari as 'Eric H' who has posted a review on here already)
The safari itself was magical. We saw lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, a black rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, impala, zebra and so many birds. The camping sites were lovely and the tents and mattresses were great. Our guide Solomon was knowledgeable, friendly and a lovely human being who enriched our experience no end. Rodrey our cook made fantastic food for us every morning and evening, a mixture of local and international cuisine (One day we had ugali, another day Spaghetti Bolognese!)
I cannot recommend Northern Circuit adventures highly enough. They did a great job of making my once in a lifetime safari memorable for all the right reasons.