50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very enjoyable, good value trip
Amos always responded in a timely manor from our initial enquiry to final booking. The six day Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Materuni Waterfalls private tour was a very enjoyable, good value for money trip. Alex was a very knowledgeable, punctual, friendly guide. We would have scored this trip 5 star had the vehicle been of a better standard. It was an old jeep so the windows were a little lower than the modern vehicles and they were not clear to see through. We were told it is being upgraded this year.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
HAKUNA MATATA
The safari tour was really good, especially our guide Kikitu.
One day was only to transfer from masai mara to nakuru lake and we expected some activity.
Great Communication and Personal Attention
Personal communication with Sandpiper Safaris made me choose them amongst countless options. I am very pleased with their coordination and matching my safari requirements to excellent lodging selections. I look forward to planning a return trip to witness the migration and river crossing.
Thanks Sandpiper!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good experience
Communication with Pritika was quick and good. As far as I understand, she probably doesn't have a guide she works with regularly. I got the impression that she's more of a reseller. During the five-day safari, I was with different guides and a changing group of participants who had booked with other tour operators.
The first guide, Gerson, was well-connected with the other guides, so he not only exchanged the latest sightings via radio but also received quick assistance when he drove the vehicle into the mud.
The information wasn't always accurate or was sometimes misleading. For example, I had to share a hotel room on the first night even though a single room had been advertised, the safari in the Ngorongoro Crater only lasted until midday (vs. "You'll be in the crater most of the day"), most days we were with seven people instead of six as stated on the website, and the lodge for the last night was changed at the last minute.
Overall, it was a good experience.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable
My fiancée and I had an exceptional experience on a four-day Christmas safari in the Masai Mara with Epic Horizons Safaris. Everything was very well organized, and our stay in Zebra Valley was peaceful and unforgettable. Our guide, Lukas, was professional and highly knowledgeable, which made this adventure even more special. I highly recommend Epic Horizons Safaris to anyone wanting to experience a memorable safari.
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IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
Very good experience, experienced guide, over all great experience, guide was Peter kapino
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and Helpful
Our safari experience was quite wondrous. The Shamwari Reserve is a marvelous place. Other than some relatively minor issues regarding transportation, our experience was quite satisfying. We would happily and certainly use and/or recommend Safari.com again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An incredibly accommodating private tour experience.
We arranged a private tour for three friends and were accompanied by our guide Lamesgn and our driver Abel. Overall both were excellent. We toured the tribes of the Omo Valley, which is pretty off the beaten path from other tourist areas of Ethiopia. With that came less infrastructure and less than comfortable accommodations, which was to be expected. We visited several tribes including the Dorze and Hamar tribes. The Dorze visit was the most engaging and interactive and fun, though having us dress up in tribal clothes was unnecessary. We spent a night camping with the Hamar tribe, which was a truly authentic experience (not so comfortable) but authentic nonetheless and the type of experience we asked for. Since it was Christmas night (Jan. 7) we experienced the sacrificing of a goat, and had dinner with the tribe before hunkering down in individual tents. We also visited the Karo and Mursi tribes which were interesting visits though more organized for tourists. One of the best experiences was a visit to the Hawasa fish market, where we learned about how the locals live off of the river and learned to make Ethiopian sushi. This experience happened because Lamesgn listened to our wanting more authentic experiences not built for tourists. We also got to watch a Hamar tribe bull jumping ceremony.
We were not thrilled with the food options for most lunches and dinners as these were at hotels. The menu was always the same, with mostly westerner options. That might be what many want but we wanted authentic Ethiopian, which we got on the last night in Arba Minch - a fun local place with a great vibe!
Most hotels we stayed in were ok - maybe a level 2/3. Electricity and water were spotty, which was to be expected in such a non-touristy area. The last night in Arba Minch we asked to change hotels to the Haile Resort, which was heaven on earth after 6 days of “roughing it”.
At all times Lamesgn did his best to make sure we were happy and comfortable and made changes to the itinerary as needed. Southern Ethiopia is dusty, bumpy, and filled with flies but as a well traveled group we could not have asked for a better guide and driver. This area of Ethiopia is very interesting and beautiful in areas. Overall a good experience but it’s not going to be for everyone.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zambezi Quest Travel and Tours provides a well-organized safari with friendly, knowledgeable guides
My friend and I traveled to Zimbabwe and Botswana for about a week with Zambezi Quest Travel and Tours, and it was my first time experiencing a safari. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and memorable trip.
The company arranged airport transfers and other logistics, so everything went smoothly from the beginning. Our tour guide, Brighton, was friendly and knowledgeable, and he helped make the safari experience even more enjoyable. The game drives were amazing, and seeing wildlife up close for the first time was truly unforgettable.
There was a small misunderstanding regarding the national park entrance fees during one of the game drives, but it was eventually resolved. Aside from that, everything went well.
The Boma dinner show was a lot of fun, and overall we were very satisfied with the safari experience and the trip as a whole. It was a great journey, and we’re glad we chose this tour for our first safari.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive to our requirements, very quick with providing the details / changes in the initial quota
Professional and client-oriented communication. Pickup from the airport on time. Positive attitude of our guide Joseph wanting us to really enjoy safari and doing his best to find the most of wild animals. We've learnt a lot about the african animals thanks to him! Moreover, excellent driving skills especially during the shower rains when the roads literally turned into rivers! Never were we stuck in the mud or felt unsecure!
The choice of the accomodation overall fitted our expectations except 1 camp which could have been more relevant to the value we paid.
We recommend this agency as professional and customer-oriented.