20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most wonderful person!
To anyone traveling with Meru Slopes, you must request Patrick! He was our guide and he was absolutely wonderful! Patrick was the most amazing guide and took us on a great trip seeing the BIG 5 PLUS MORE!! It was a trip we will never forget and we won't forget the people we met along the way. I HIGHLY recommend this company and everyone who works there! THIS IS THE COMPANY to use! Don't get me started on how amazing the food is! It has been a few months and I still think about the food we had!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely courteous and accommodating. The office was very responsive. Our driver Brown excellent.
The itinerary through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana was great. Our accommodation, and the driver Brown were all excellent. The safari guides in Hwange, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Elephant Sands, Planet Boabob and Maun/Moremi area were great. Our food options were great and the staff were all excellent. The only challenge were the road conditions that are outside the control of the tour organizer, the government would be prudent to focus on fixing the roads to help the tourism thrive.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Trip
It was fantastic from start to finish. Very timely communication from Idris who answered all my questions within a few hours. All the arrangements were as planned and the pick ups on time, greeting us with a friendly welcome.
The tour itself was the best, saw loads of animals and the scenery. So worth the money and good value.
The guide Osman was very knowledgeable and friendly, the driver Alfonse was an extremely professional and safe driver,always smiling and the pick ups/Lucy, just lovely. We were so grateful for them taxiing us around.
It's a full on trip with lots of driving - loved the open top jeep but worth the early nights to bed :)
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari Experience with Outstanding Guide John, Despite Minor Issues
We had a fantastic safari experience overall and would happily recommend this tour operator.
From the very beginning, communication during the planning process was easy, efficient, and professional. All our questions were answered promptly, making the booking process smooth and stress-free. Throughout our journey, we encountered friendly and helpful staff who genuinely cared about making our trip enjoyable.
The safari itself was an unforgettable experience. A special thank you goes to our guide, John, who was truly exceptional. His knowledge of wildlife, nature, and the local environment was outstanding. He always went above and beyond to maximize our wildlife sightings and put tremendous effort into helping us spot as many animals as possible. Thanks to him, we were fortunate enough to see the Big Five, but he also made sure to introduce us to the “Ugly Five” and the “Small Five,” which added a lot of depth and fun to the experience. His passion and dedication were evident every day.
We would also like to highlight the staff at the lodges, who were extremely friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout our stay. Their hospitality made us feel very comfortable and well cared for.
There were, however, a couple of issues that prevented this from being a perfect experience. One of the reasons we chose this operator was that the quotation clearly stated that the safari was all-inclusive, including food and drinks such as water, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine. During the trip, we learned that this mainly referred to water and some Coca-Cola available in the vehicle. While beer and wine were technically available, the cooling box was not functioning, so the drinks were warm and therefore not particularly appealing during lunch breaks. In the lodges for breakfast and dinner only drinking water is included. We believe the inclusions should be communicated more clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
We also booked airport transfers. The arrival transfer worked perfectly, but on our return journey the driver was more than 15 minutes late. The receptionist proactively helped by making several phone calls, and shortly afterwards another driver arrived to take us to Kilimanjaro Airport. During the ride, we learned that this replacement transfer was arranged through a different company. After a brief discussion on the phone, Mountain Warriors handled the situation and covered the additional costs once they realized their driver was significantly delayed and that waiting any longer could have made boarding our flight very stressful.
Despite these minor issues, the overall experience was excellent. The quality of the safari, the friendliness of the staff, and especially John’s outstanding guiding made this a memorable and rewarding adventure.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredibly enjoyable, surprise-filled trip that far exceeded all my expectations.
From the very first inquiry, the team demonstrated great professionalism, creating a personalized itinerary tailored perfectly to our flight arrival and departure times. Although there was a small hiccup during the hotel booking process, it was resolved promptly and smoothly, which gave us great peace of mind.
Our guide Simon, in particular, made this trip truly special. He was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and responsible throughout our safari. He even took the time to introduce the animals to us in simple Chinese, which made the experience so much more immersive and personal. His passion for wildlife and attention to detail were outstanding.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
personalised, attentive, flexible, good value
We were met at the airport by Charity who coordinated and interfaced with local guides and handled border crossings. She was helpful, friendly and gave us good recommendations re booking meal reservations. Our guides at the falls and in Botswana were excellent. I can recommend this experienced operator, reliable, coordinated a good itinerary with sufficient spare time and excellent activities with local guides.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our safari with Tapestry of Africa was absolutely AMAZING! We traveled as a large group, and they were incredibly accommodating and wonderful every step of the way. From the communication and planning to the hotels, meals, exciting game drives, exceptional staff, and everything in between, it truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will treasure forever.
We are a group of marathon runners from Florida called Friends In Training, who first traveled to Cape Town to run the marathon before continuing on to Kenya. The marathon was a big deal for us. For our final dinner in Kenya, the team surprised us with a special congratulatory cake for all of the runners! That thoughtful gesture meant so much to us and made an already incredible trip even more memorable.
Because of the size of our group, we were divided among four different vehicles, and every driver was exceptional. Their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication helped make the safari an unforgettable experience.
We love pictures and they were very accommodating even with that as well!
Our hike to Killimanjaro was absolutely incredible too!
We highly recommend Tapestry of Africa and are so grateful for the wonderful memories, and the exceptional way they took care of us ❤️
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient Detailed and Personalized
The trip to Tanzania with Chalo Africa ranks very high among the best I've ever had.
Thoughtfully selected camps. A neat itinerary. Safari rides and sightings you'd only seen on TV. Endless excitement. Thanks to the well chosen vehicles and their drivers and guides. Fascinating knowledge of wild animal behaviour.
Chalo Africa doesn't just provide you another well curated trip. It goes the extra mile to ensure your comfort and personal needs.
I'd had a misadventure some months prior resulting in an injured leg and had some serious misgivings!
I needn't have.
Thank you Chalo Africa team. You thought of everything! Even my hobbling slow leg!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super friendly & Patient!
Best guide ever, made every moment unforgettable!
AE
Fantastic
From start to finish this has been a truly fantastic experience. Recommended by a friend and so glad we used these guys. From 1st email to drop off back in Nairobi this was a stress free experince. Dan was the best driver/ guide and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. He put up with my false animal sighting and being told to acha alot. (Stop). Accommodation and food has been brilliant. Fav has been serena sweetwater and Zebra Royal. . Serena was fav overall due to seeing Rhino, zebra , giraffe and buffalo all within 5mins of being there and i loved sleeping in the tent. ( they put hotwater bottles in the bed at night). Dan found us lion cubs, cheetah, lepard and all the others in btween. This has been the most magestical ( kiwi word lol) holiday ive ever done. Cant wait to come back. Ol pajeta and Masi Mara are the best reserves in my opinion. Xo