IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfection
We booked a 4 days safari in the kruger with junglers, and it was amazing! Everithing was perfect, from the picking up at the airport to the accomodation.
Rickus is a very nice person, he answered to every questions i asked.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good communication!
I rented the rav4 for 5 days and took it to a wildlife management area. The car did the job, but most importantly the communication was timely and professional. When a problem occurred with the spare tire mount, the company was quick to respond and helped me find someone nearby who was able to help. They did not charge me anything for the fix as the issue was due to the tire mount being rusty. I appreciated the way the situation was handled as it could easily have been difficult.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I would advise you don't book
I have been to Kenya and Tanzania a number of times. This trip that I booked with Safari360 was my worst experience ever. I almost lost my life because Petro runs a business that uses totally filthy, substandard and unsafe vehicles, and crowns it with unprofessional drivers to take unsuspecting travelers for a ride. The first jeep that I was sent did not have any working windows or doors. They did not open from the inside, and had to be pried open from the outside by the Driver, whenever needed. That 2 seater jeep was filthy, smelled, and had one "functional" seat, but no seat belts. The driver had the switch to open and close the windows as the switches by the windows were inoperable. He smashed my fingers in the window a total of 4 times as he could not control the switch. When I asked for a replacement vehicle, I was sent a 6 seater Toyota Range Rover. At first I was relieved when I saw it from the outside. However, very soon I learned that it was no different from the first vehicle. I was basically made to jump from the frying pan into the fire. This vehicle had totally broken seats, no seat belts on any of the seats, and again doors and windows that were not operable from the inside, The vehicle appeared never to have been cleaned from the inside, but worst of all, various parts of this poorly maintained jeep kept breaking down. We had a total of 4 breakdowns with issues ranging from the rear axle, to the shock absorbers and followed by the struts. The final blow was when the brakes failed. The driver had to pull into mechanic shops at remote villages where we spent between 2 to 4 hours getting the repair work done. Petro, and his partner, who provides the transport, did not approve any fuel purchase along the way. As per his calculations he had provided enough fuel for the entire journey. At no point had he taken into consideration the lousy and treacherous road conditions and other factors that could and did affect the "mpg or kpl." I had to pay for the gas out of pocket as it was either that or be stuck in the middle of nowhere. The height of indifference and couldn't careless attitude on the part of Petro and his partner towards the safety of the Driver and me was reached when the brakes of the Range Rover failed as we were descending towards a valley on a very steep hill with a 7% grade, as the posted signs showed. We would have ended in a head-on collision with a truck that was going the opposite direction because the bus behind the truck decided to pass him without bothering to see if it was safe to do so. The road was very narrow in both directions. How we did not have a fatal collision with failed brakes is still a mystery to me, and gives me the creeps till today. Your entire life truly flashes before your eyes at that moment. After this incident we drove downhill to the very next village at 5kpl. We were fortunate to find a mechanic who spent 3 hours fixing the brakes. I have never had such a harrowing trip anywhere in the world since I have been traveling. Please, I advise you do not use Safari360. Petro's only objective is to make money. Period! He is an unscrupulous, unethical and unprofessional Safari Tour operator. Your safety is never his concern. I wonder if the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism that issues Safari Operator licenses are even aware of how businesses are run once they issue the licenses. Does that department even have any checks and balances or monitor these businesses. Since Tourism is a major income generator for the government I am sure they would be interested in hearing about some of these horribly and unsafe practices by some tour operators. That is something worth looking into. Buyer Beware.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the best you can get out there
Nico was our driver and he was absolutely great. Was willing to go the extra mile for us, no complaining, he had all the time very positive mindset and what’s most important - he had very good knowledge about all the animals and plants in the park! Couldn’t have wished for a better driver for those 5 days. Car was clean and very nice as well.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide was perfect!
Perfect trip to Jinja and sipi falls with a lot of explanations about the history,,,
The guide Eric knows well his work.
Steve was good guide! I enjoyed his humour and stories however he could have been more present!
Sunny creek Safaris has been good! The accommodation and hospitality has been excellent however it is a shame that we did not have the same guide or group throughout! Thank you very much guys!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic
Organising the safari was made easy with good communication from the office, organising a time and place to be picked up.
We had Steve as our guide. He was a very good driver and made sure the logistics were taken care of.
He possibly could have talked more about the animals and plants that we saw, especially at the time of seeing them and not in one lump at the end of the safari.
Overall a great experience and we loved Masai Mara!
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, highly recommended.
Our 7-day Lemosho Route tour to Kilimanjaro was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we started the trek, we were blown away by the incredible dedication and support of our team. The porters worked tirelessly to ensure our comfort, carrying our gear and setting up camp ahead of our arrival at every stop. They were truly the backbone of this adventure, and we couldn't have done it without them.
A huge shoutout goes to our amazing guides, August and Lazaro. Their professionalism, knowledge of the mountain, and encouragement were unmatched. They knew just how to pace us and keep our spirits high throughout the trek. Whether it was sharing interesting facts about the route, keeping us motivated during the challenging parts, or just their warm and friendly personalities, August and Lazaro made the journey so much more enjoyable.
The food was far beyond our expectations—delicious and perfectly suited for the demands of the trek. The diverse landscapes along the route were breathtaking, and reaching the summit was an emotional, life-changing moment. We’re so grateful to the team for making this journey unforgettable! Highly recommended!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We had a one day tour planned, packed with many activities starting from Nairobi Park, Elephant Nursery, Giraffe Center and finishing with Carnivore. The driver, Koikai, was super nice, informative and flexible. Our kid liked him a lot!
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was incredibly impressed with Go Volunteer Africa
Before leaving for Uganda, I was told by many friends and family that I was about to have the 'experience of a lifetime'. Truth be told, I thought this was an extremely cheesy expression and I didn't seem to share their enthusiasm because at that point I was beginning to question why I was about to put myself through this - at only 18 years old, I was VERY nervous to travel to another continent alone and speak in a different language.
My nerves were instantly put to rest upon arriving in Uganda. The Local Coordinators were there to pick me up and I was instantly greeted with the Ugandan atmosphere - welcoming and so much fun! I can say in all honesty that during this first trip with Go Volunteer Africa, I did not feel homesick for one moment of the two months that I spent. In fact, I was devastated to leave.
When I first met my host family I was keen to see where I would be staying and who with as I had no idea what to expect. I couldn't have imagined a better family and other volunteers to have stayed with during my trip. I found all the local people that I met to be so light hearted friendly and generous, and my host family were no different. I also had two other volunteers staying at the house with me, with whom I became and remain close friends!
I arrived at the house at dinner time, when I was introduced to both my house mates and the local food. Having never eaten a real “organic” meal in my life, it was difficult at first to get used to, but within a very short space of time I was an expert and loved the healthy dishes!!
My daily routine began soon after arrival which for me consisted of a morning at a local hospital and an afternoon spent at a children’s centre. This, I was able to combine two of the projects available and therefore share my time. I loved this as it was two completely different experiences and let me meet so many people.
At 18, I was hoping to go on to study medicine, so the time spent in the hospital was a valuable learning experience and something that was fantastic for my future CV. I was able to help in some tasks and saw many procedures carried out. The staff in the hospital were really friendly and so keen for me to try what I could. I also visited many different schools with the medical coordinator to tell the children about the importance of brushing their teeth etc. and to help if we could with any ailments they had.
This was a great experience as the coordinator was keen for me to learn and even provided me with details of some of the common diseases seen there. Overall, I think it's obvious that I was incredibly impressed with Go Volunteer Africa and I have since recommended them too many friends. I had a fantastic time in Uganda and in terms of my placements, my host family and the social aspect, they couldn't have been better.