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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Tanzania, with Tiem Tours and Safaris
Incredible trip to Tanzania thanks to the Tiem tours and safaris team. Charles worked with me to design an itinerary that we could get excited about. he also arranged the level of accommodations that were absolutely perfect. The actual trip was awesome. Our guide Salum, was absolutely relentless in making sure we saw as many animals as possible, including the black rhino, yet made it all very interesting with his knowledge and insight about the various animals, birds, and plants. The team there also provided us with a fantastic night drive. And of course, the tent was luxurious and the food delicious.
All the best,
Liliana
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nature and people in harmony
I lived in Botswana 1975-78. The development hasbeen amazing in the capital, and regardingvthe roads . The wildlife is very interesting and impressive. We saw all the «big five» , several lions, lots of buffaloes and elephants, rhinos in the sanctuary and lots of hippos. For us it was specialbto meet some people I have metnbefore. Lodging and food and security no problem. Botswana is highly recommended. But this time it was a bit too hot, and too dry, but still with quite many green bushes and trees
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and service minded.
Good communication and service. Not that many animals in Serengeti at this time of the Year (end of October). But on the other hand not as many People as during high season. More animals in Ngorongoro. Regarding value for money I am unsecure. The safari costed a lot of money. But part of that might be due to the fact that I travelled alone. One passanger - one driver. The driver/guide, Harrison, was excellent and did really do his outmost in order to deliver value for money.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organizations but no so much animals
The organization and the guide were a 10. We visited the Nyeguere park for three days and we really didn't see many animals, perhaps because it rained a little in the morning or quozas because they don't have many animals... we were left with a doubt. We also did the boat safari and we didn't really like it, it was quite boring.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip!
I had a great time as a solo traveller; my driver, James was brilliant and so helpful.
The safari itself was amazing. They were able to secure fuel during a shortage which was really tricky.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seven Day Safari
We did the seven day safari between Masai Mara/Nakaru/Naivasha/Amboseli and had an amazing time.
There was a slight delay in the airport transfer although this was very early in the morning and not too long. There was also a 5% fee for paying by card when we arrived which wasn't communicated beforehand (even though we had used the same payment method for the deposit with no fee!)
Once the safari was underway everything was great, particularly our driver Alex who was friendly and knowledgeable in spotting and telling us about the animals and also helpful in stopping at cash points/safaricom shop and anything else we needed when travelling.
TT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Gillian Wolffe
Beautiful birds and the majestic rhinocerous
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Amboseli National Park by Gillian Wolffe
Liked the elephants
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful location
We went to Nyerere wildlife park and it was beautiful with some amazing sites and incredible animals to see. Local culture was amazing and people were generally very friendly. The tour operator was very good too (Daigle Tours). However, for how much we are paying, I do not believe that enough is going to the locals who do the activities. When speaking to some of the locals, they are reliant on tips from travellers rather than being fairly paid by the tour operator for their services. This should be looked into. It does not mean the prices for tours go up, it means the tour gives a bigger share to the locals.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Natural Beauty - Wildlife is Awesome
Kenya is a naturally very beautiful place. The people are warm, welcoming, mild mannered and very pleasant to be around. The wildlife in the parks is awesome, the beautiful lions, majestic giraffes, elusive cheaters and leopards, playful elephants , ubiquitous zebras and wildebeests, Impalas, monkeys and baboons Meeting the Masai Mara tribe and actually going to their homes was very moving. Our driver ( Jackson) who took us around was fantastic and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the game drives and got the best views and photo opportunities possible. He was also always very punctual, polite and neatly attired.
The accommodation at the lodges were very comfortable with all modern amenities and a wide variety of food which was delicious.
Thank you Kenya - you have put a smile on my face !!
