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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Met all expectations
We travelled to Umkumbe Bush Camp and it was wonderful. Accommodations were excellent and animal sightings were amazing. Food was okay not great, however the experience more than made up for it. I would highly recommend.
MX
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service & quality!!!
Norman was marvelous! He catered for every need. Lucky our driver did our experience memorable.
Don't hesitate ate to make plans eiththis agency.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour with everything taken care of
Lion King provided us with a fantastic tour from start to finish, taking care of everything from picking us up the airport to dropping us back at another, and everything in between.
Our guide Leonard was amazing - so thoughtful and patient and caring, and used his knowledge and passion to learn what was important to us and ensure we had a special experience.
We would 100% recommend Leonard and lion king to anybody wanting to safari in Tanzania and the Serengeti.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular experience
While it's impossible to foresee how any safari will turn out, this particular one exceeded all expectations. We went on a 4 days private safari with our guide, Godson who was exceptional ~ he was responsive to our needs, enjoyable to converse with, and had extensive knowledge about the parks and wildlife. We truly appreciated him. Additionally, our accommodations were top-notch, contributing to a wonderful experience overall.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari experts and Good Chef at Bush and Forest Camps
We had unforgettable experience of 5 days Camping Safari with Bush and Forest Explorers with my clients from China who were always dreaming of visiting Tanzania.
The camps and chefs and all team Bush and Forest Camps Serengeti where we spent our 3 nights were very charming and smile face.
We really recommend them and looking forward to bring more tourists.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our family holiday with Kalahari Marsh surpassed our expectations. We had an amazing time.
Lucky's organisation and itinerary were fantastic. He worked very hard to personalise the trip for us and always kept me up to date with the planning. We choose a mid-range camping/lodge option which was excellent value.
We camped in the Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Desert and stayed at Maun Lodge, Planet Baobab and Elephant Sands. It was an incredible experience. LT our guide and driver amazed us with his knowledge and tracking skills, we saw over 80 different species of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, leopard, cheetah, a variety of birds and buck - even baby mongoose in the Makgadikgadi pans and a leopard tortoise.
The staff at Kalahari Marsh really looked after us well, from setting up camp to delicious food whilst camping.
There were so many highlights it's hard to pick a favourite.
Thank you all so much for an incredible experince.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing Kilimanjaro trek with Jaribu Africa
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Jaribu Africa was amazing! Joseph and his team answered all our questions super fast, which made planning easy.
Our guides, Stephen and Manase, were fantastic. They knew everything about the mountain and kept us safe. Manase also told us really fun stories that made the long hikes go by quicker. The porters were strong and helpful, carrying our gear with smiles. And the cook? Wow! He made delicious, hot meals that gave us energy for each day's climb. The Lemosho route was beautiful, with views that took our breath away. Yes, the last two days were tough, a real challenge, but reaching the top (Uhuru Peak) made it all worth it! All eight of us stood on the peak together.
We're so thankful to Joseph and the whole Jaribu Africa team. They made our Kilimanjaro dream come true. If you want a well-organized and unforgettable Kilimanjaro trip, we highly recommend Jaribu Africa!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic and helpful.
I was visiting Victoria Falls with some friends after taking a look around Harare. For this portion of our trip we were really looking forward to laying back and having someone else take the reigns. Muza was our host and made us feel very taken care of for our entire trip. From the minute we hopped off the plane we were greeted at the airport and driven in a private shuttle. Muza did an amazing job at explaining every bit of the itinerary and at the same time being flexible towards our needs and preferences. For example whenever we needed to do any shopping or grab something from the store, Muza and our driver were more than willing to find us the best spots to take a break. The accommodations and meals booked for us vastly exceeded our expectations as well. Parts of the trip were also very wholesome and gave us a chance to authentically connect with the local community. Hands down worth every penny and I would recommend this group to anyone wanting a well catered experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and treat you like family
Amazing!!! Saw the big 5, had great accommodations and were treated like family. Hamis even took me to the doctor when I started feeling sick and waited hrs for me to be seen! The whole safari was an unforgettable experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enthusiastic, welcoming, and customer-oriented- absolutely incredible trip management!
I contacted Santaviva on short notice (less than a week) for a gorilla trekking 1 day trip in Mgahinga National Park last month. At first, given the timing of my trip and requirements, I wasn't certain whether I'd have the chance to go Almost immediately Ivan responded, with information about logistics, availability, and answered every question I had about what to expect on the journey. The price he quoted was well within my budget and far lower than all of the other tour operators I contacted for both Uganda and Rwanda. Ivan's candidness and experience made me comfortable booking without hesitation! Website was easy to navigate as well, and the trekking permit arrived right on time.
The day before my tour was to begin, I was taking a public bus from Kigali, Rwanda and was somewhat delayed. It was quite nerve-racking thinking I might not make it to the border before closing time, but Ivan gave me detailed instructions on how to optimize my time and I was able to make it just before the gates closed. Am extremely grateful for his above-and beyond customer service here and his guidance- he was waiting for me at the border crossing ready to go back to the hotel right away! Accommodations at Santaviva are comfortable and spacious, with a private bathroom, lounge and built-in restaurant (excellent Rolex and tea for breakfast!) Went to bed excited for the day ahead.
The day of the adventure, Ivan drove me through the verdant Kisoro countryside, pointing out local landmarks as well as the impressive Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Muhabura volcanoes. He walked us up the hill to the trailhead and gave me plenty of tips of what to expect in the Gorilla's domain. The trail to see the Gorilla family in Mgahinga passed through thick brush at times and was somewhat steep, but absolutely manageable within 1 hour. The experience seeing a family with two silverbacks, adult female, juveniles and even an infant interacting, playing with each other, feeding and showing affection was absolutely BREATHTAKING and perhaps the highlight of my two week East Africa trip! It was everything I had dreamed of and even more.
Upon return from the hike around 12:30, Ivan drove us back directly to the border and sent me off with a fond farewell, allowing me plenty of time to make the bus back to Rwanda and my flight home. I cannot recommend him and his company, Santaviva, enough for their efforts in allowing me to have the smoothest, most enjoyable experience possible! It was truly awe-inspiring in every sense of the word, and I was most impressed with the hospitality and attention to detail him and his family showed me during my brief time in Uganda. Will absolutely recommend him for any size group or trip if you have dreams of a fantastic wildlife safari, Gorilla or otherwise, in the region.
