IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I'm very satisfied.
The comunication and how Enrica made this travel for us, was great.
By email and by phone, she has helped us to create a trip like a tailored suit.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fraudulent company
We booked our trip with David and Goliath as well in late Aug early September 2014, and had a very similar experience to the other reviews here. I looked for reviews on this comany before booking and seemed like they had gotten decent reviews (atleast for Kili treks). We had to pay 300 dollars more after landing in Arusha otherwise the company boss David Bungama refused to start the safari. They sent us official looking itineraries with hotel information. But the actual hotels we were put up in were way cheaper and of inferior quality. He promised to pay us back but there was always an excuse to not do so. We had even booked a Zanzibar leg through him, but on checking into the hotel in Zanzibar, we found out he had not paid our hotel bill. We had to settle the matter by not just paying the hotel bill all over again, but having to endure a lot of unpleasantness from the local tour operator and hotel staff. We spent a lot of money in arranging this trip, and it turned out to be a disaster because of the tour company we chose.
The sotry I get from David Bungama is he had hired someone to set up his websites, who had then proceeded to hack into his safaribooking website and then sign up customers impersonating David, and then taken the money and absconded.
Even though I trouble believing his story completely, i gave him the benefit of the doubt, and entertained the possibility that he was merely incompetent and a little guillible in allowing another person to handle his website and use his bank acocunt for wire transfers. But I just read one of the recent reviews from another customers around the same time, and it appears he uses these kind of tactics regularly. Whatever the truth, there are plenty of other companies offering similar tours with much better service, so dont bother risking an expensive trip like this to such a company, they are either dishonest or incompetent. And if others have had a bad experience with him as well, please post your experiences as well, so future tourists do not get their trips ruined. If you wish you may also get in touch with me, as I m planning to report this matter to the authorities, and would make a much stronger case if there are multiple parties reporting such fraudulent behavior.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was perfect. Best food we ever had in tanzania at Decken Camp and incredible experiences.
I would recommend Grassroots as a provider which is very friendly and helpfully.
We visited Udzungwa and Mikumi and it was a very nice experience! The campsides he offered are very nice too with very friendly staff. Hondo Hondo is wellknown and the best place to start to the waterfalls.
Decken Camp was very new, I think we were the 6th guests they had. Very, very friendly, clean and near to the Mikumi park. But the best was the food they offered. Everyone also the kids were excited!
We will come back as soon as possible next year.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I got help with gorilla permits!
My sister and I were planning an independent trip through southern Uganda and wanted to purchase gorilla and chimp permits in advance to make sure we didn't miss our chance to see them. After emails to many different companies and even the government agency that issues the permits, E-trip Africa was the only company that was helpful and responsive to our needs. For a reasonable fee, they arranged the purchase and delivery of the permits. I'm very grateful to Ben for all his help and knowledge. If I had gone with an organized tour, I would absolutely have chosen E-trip Africa simply because of their excellent customer service!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Walking with the rhino
My girlfriend and I have done the daytour to Motopos. Courtney was our guide. He really gave meaning to being guide. Following the tracks of the rhinos and searching for them in the bush. We found them and walked with them. That was a great experience. The scenic views of Motopos were also excellent. Courtney knows a lot and is very relaxed guide to be with.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Selous & Ruaha
The arangements from flights, hotels and safaris were first class. We thank Rama for the booking and organization of the whole holiday. We will not hesitate to recommend Gecko Adventure Tanzania to friends and family.
Thanks for everything, and hope to see you in the future.
Urs
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maasai Legend Safaris is customer focused.
This safari company provided an amazing service. I visited Zanzibar in 2012 and I can't wait to return. The drivers spoke very clear English. Our consisted of seeing the 'big 5' and so much more. One of my favorite stops on the safari was the hippo pool. No question I will travel with this company again.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing tour and safari.
I went to Kenya with my 2 kids last June. We picked the 9 days 8 nights safari.
Everything was organised perfectly and the tour itself was Amazing. Lucky, our driver, was very helpful in spotting animals and Always available to accomodate our requests.
The lodges selected by Kenya Expresso were all high level in terms of facilities and location.
I definitely reccommend Kenya Expresso!
Well done
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Time Traveling to Ruaha and Mikumi!
We had a great time on our 4 day 3 night safari from Dar to Ruaha then Mikumi before going back to Dar. Our driver, Samuel, was an excellent guide and was always looking out for us. The company offered us a package that was not so much on the 'luxury' side of safari experiences (though not on the shabby side either!) but that was good for us because it was much(!) more affordable than the other very expensive packages I was offered, a bit of an adventure, and still incredibly enjoyable. I'd recommend this company to other potential safari go-ers...and if we go back to TZ we will use them again.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2-Day Safari (Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro)
We traveled with Children and we only wanted a short Safari trip. We contacted many tour operators but finally we decided to go for Northern Circuit and we are glad we did. Northern Circuit arranged pick up at the airport, hotel (before, during and after the Safari) and arranged transport back to the airport for further adventures. Our plane was delayed with 10 hours. Instead of landing on the evening we landed early in the morning. Michael and his driver slept in the bus at the airport and when we arrived they stood outside the airport waiting for us. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We had two great days in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. The last night Michael came to our hotel and socialized with us and in the morning he came and sad good bye before we left. I strongly recommend Northern Circuit as your tour operator for your Safari.