CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Watching the wildlife is really great, but the road facilities definitely still have room for improv
Maasai Mara is the most worthwhile place to visit. Although the accommodation is the most basic compared to the other places, it really allows you to see the most wildlife. Amboseli is mainly for viewing the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The scenery of Lake Naivasha is also nice, and it is recommended to take a boat ride and visit the islands. The animals at Lake Nakuru are relatively far away. If time is limited, the top recommendations are Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
I booked a 12 day safari with Beautiful Safaris Uganda. My guide, Kelly, was excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly, always attentive to any needs and accommodated changes to the trip part way through.
The itinerary included gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Lake Bunyonyi, Murchison Falls, the national parks – all of which were amazing. To see all this you cover long distances so you also get a great overview of the country with changes in scenery, towns, agriculture and economic conditions. The lodges were clean & tidy and good food throughout the trip.
The tour company kept in touch prior to traveling to Uganda answering all my questions of what to expect.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice itinerary
We appreciated the office working with us to craft a great itinerary that met our interests. Everyone should stay at Ride 4 A Woman for at least 2 nights. We were disappointed in the quality of the guide. He was late picking us up. He definitely did not offer up a lot of information about the areas we were driving through, but he did answer all of our questions. The car did not have air conditioning. In addition, our luggage did not arrive on our flight. Not the tour company’s fault but we were hoping they would have helped us coordinate the pickup. Instead, we were very thankful that the owner at one of our hotels really stepped up.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an marvelous day in the heart of Tanzania.
Our day trip at Materuni Waterfall was a very peaceful day with Great Day Safaris.
The adventure started with a guided walk through beautiful landscapes filled with banana trees, coffee plants, and friendly villagers. When we finally reached the waterfall, it was like something out of a postcard- tall, misty, and peaceful. We spent time taking photos and enjoying the cool air. Afterward, we joined the coffee experience, where local hosts showed us how to roast and brew coffee using traditional methods. We recommend Great Day Safaris for made our day so beautiful and memorable.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 day safari with Destiny Explorers
Amazing 6-Day Safari with Destiny Explorers
Destiny Explorers and Issa Hamisi were very cooperative and put together a safari trip exactly according to our wishes.
We chose a 6-day tour with 5 overnight stays.
We had already spent four days in Stone Town, Zanzibar, and flew from there to Arusha.
Destiny arranged a nice hotel for us in Arusha, where we met a representative from Destiny Explorers to settle the payment details.
We stayed overnight, and the next morning we were picked up after breakfast — our adventure had begun!
First of all, we have to say this was an absolutely fantastic trip.
What incredible wildlife Tanzania’s national parks have to offer!
Serengeti and Ngorongoro gave us memories for a lifetime.
Our guide and driver, David, was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
What he didn’t know about nature and wildlife wasn’t worth knowing.
He also had full control of the vehicle, even though it was a bit old and worn.
Our Land Cruiser could definitely have been better maintained — the wipers, starter motor, and brakes were not in perfect condition, and the rear seat belts were missing.
Still, the car did its job well, and David handled it perfectly.
We truly think the trip was amazing, and we highly recommend that anyone planning a safari includes Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
The lodges we stayed at were of good standard, and the food was excellent.
We chose a private tour, meaning we had the car and guide entirely to ourselves.
When it comes to payment, there’s one thing worth mentioning:
One-third of the total cost was paid electronically as a deposit when we booked the trip.
However, what we found quite challenging was that the remaining balance had to be paid in cash, in USD or EUR.
For us Europeans, this is unusual — and getting hold of that much foreign currency can be difficult.
In Norway, where we come from, it’s no longer possible to withdraw foreign currency directly from a bank.
You have to use ATMs with poor exchange rates or expensive services like Loomis, and there are also strict withdrawal limits due to anti–money laundering rules.
Had we known how difficult this would be, we would probably have chosen a company that allowed full electronic payment.
That being said, we absolutely loved this tour, and we’re sure Destiny Explorers will sort out the payment matter.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Real africa Experience
Was a really nice experience! Food was cooked over a fire. Tents were good! Safari also and the team takes good care of you. I went 2 already with them. Would recomend it!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized
The tour was well organized and we could see the lions and cheetah and giraffes from very close
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
Overall good experience. Quick response on whatsapp, on time for pickup, two stops during the trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Entertaining, connected and knowledgeable
We have travelled with this company previously and were more than happy to do so again. They always have an interesting itinerary that covers all the important activities or experiences. Where possible they include nice little surprise events that add the icing to the cake. The accommodation is always up to standard but often interesting and quirky.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An excellent tour agent covering the whole of the island
Madagascar Natural Tours provided excellent support for our trip providing guides and transport in all regions of the island. I have no hesitation in recommending them for all types of trip, from seaside resort, to trekking, lemurs, birdwatching and more.
For everything that we asked for when planning our trip, they were flexible and helpful.