DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
★★★★★ Unforgettable 7 days in northern Ethiopia – Highly recommended!
We booked the 7-day tour of northern Ethiopia with Essence Ethiopia Tours and are absolutely thrilled! The trip offers the perfect blend of impressive culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking nature. The value for money is unbeatable, considering everything that is included.
Highlights of our trip:
Bahir Dar (with tour guide Tisaby and Lake Tana with guide Eyu): The boat trip to the historic monasteries on the Zege Peninsula and the visit to the Blue Nile were a fantastic start. Our guide did a wonderful job of introducing us to Orthodox traditions and the history behind the colorful murals.
Gondar: The imperial city completely enchanted us. The palaces of Fasil Ghebbi—and especially the ceiling of the Debre Berhan Selassie Church with its famous angel faces—are absolute must-sees.
Simien Mountains (with local guide Hailemariam): The absolute highlight of the tour! The landscape, with its deep gorges, is spectacular. The three-day trek was superbly organized. Huge praise to the camping team and our local guide: the food at the camp was delicious, the tents were excellent, and the up-close encounters with Gelada baboons were unforgettable.
Organization & Service:
Everything went smoothly, from the airport pickup in Addis Ababa to the domestic flights. The logistics were perfectly planned. At every moment, we felt safe, well looked after, and warmly welcomed. Both the mid-range hotels and the camping equipment exceeded our expectations.
A huge thank you to the entire Essence Ethiopia Tours team—especially tour guide Tsehaynew—for this dream trip. Anyone wanting to experience the real Ethiopia should definitely book this tour!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service all round!
Exceptional service!!!
Our trip took us from Dar to mwanza, then safari in Serengeti and ngorongoro crater finishing our holiday in Zanzibar
All we had to do was land in dar es salaam. Shayona took care of everything else for us, all the transfers, hotel bookings, internal flights, safari trip and optional excursions.
Our safari driver Revo was amazing and very knowledgeable!
He knew the every place we needed to go to catch the animals. We were lucky enough to see a lion kill and touched off the "big five".
Shayona gave us an amazing, hassle free experience of Tanzania and can't thank them enough for an experience of a lifetime!
IL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very neat
Very fabulous experience. We had so much fun, and saw many wildlife.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good a ride to Krueger
Nikyo was a great driver. He arrived on time to pick us up, he gave us a briefing of the driving schedule, he kept on asking if we were ok, and then he solved a broken tire situation very fast and efficiently.
The seats were comfortable, and the temperature inside the transportation was good. We could open or closed our personal air conditioning vents according to how much air we wanted
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Kindly, also in a Special Situation where we lost a Wheel.
Our driver was very kindly and a carefully driver Even if our luggage Trailer lost one wheel he kept very cool and found a Solution. After ten minutes we could go on. Great Job nyakou ❤️
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Fantastic and Incredible Journey—Kenya and Tanzania
We booked a grand loop safari through Kenya and Tanzania from September 25 to October 8. Henry is an excellent organizer. We saw so many incredible sights and rare, once-in-a-lifetime moments.
The accommodations were comfortable throughout the trip. Each of the three local guides had their own unique style. Peter is incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife and helped us spot nearly all the big 5. Shaban was meticulous, attentive, and tireless. In addition to leading our safari, Steven also introduced us to the culture of the Maasai people.
There were a few minor hiccups along the way, but everything got sorted out smoothly. Thanks to Henry for staying online and helping out!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing lifetime memories with a loving reliable guide in a 3 days safari experience tour
Three Days, A Lifetime of Memories
Our Experience with Otter African Safaris!
Our three-day family safari with Otter African Safaris was nothing short of amazing! I travelled with my seven-year-old son and my four-year-old niece, and I honestly did not expect the experience to be as smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free as it turned out to be.
From the well-planned itinerary and excellent accommodation to the delicious meals, incredible game drives, and outstanding customer care, everything was thoughtfully organised.
A special appreciation goes to our safari guide, whose patience, kindness, and genuine care for children made the trip even more special. He was attentive to their needs and safety throughout, making travelling with two young children so much easier and more enjoyable for me.
We even got to spot all the Big Five! And the best part? As we were leaving Murchison Falls, my son said, “I wish we could just go back and repeat this and keep doing it all over again!”
That statement says it all. We left with beautiful memories, happy children, and hearts full of gratitude.
I wholeheartedly recommend Otter African Safaris, especially to families travelling with young children. They went above and beyond to make our experience comfortable, seamless, and unforgettable. Thank you for giving us three wonderful days that we will cherish for a lifetime. We would gladly travel with you again! ❤️
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Luxury Safari Experience with great people at an Unbeatable Price!
Lewis was fantastic in helping us customise our 8-day safari to accommodate our special requests.
The accommodation in the Masai Mara was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. A big thank you to David, our guide, who did his very best to get us the most incredible wildlife sightings.
After comparing 12 other providers offering the same itinerary, we can confidently say that Unscripted’s price-quality ratio is unbeatable!
Overall, an unforgettable safari, outstanding value for money and a truly personalised experience. We couldn’t recommend Unscripted more highly!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service and Unforgettable Kenya Experience
I had an excellent experience travelling in Kenya with this company. They were highly professional and efficiently organised all aspects of the trip, including hotels, domestic flights and 4x4 transportation.
Whenever unexpected issues arose during the trip, the team was attentive, responsive and quick to find solutions, ensuring everything went as smoothly as possible.
The selection of guides was excellent, and the 4x4 vehicles were well suited to the trip and the terrain.
I highly recommend this company for its professional service, friendly approach and excellent value for money. I would definitely choose them again for a future trip to Kenya!
He is knowledgeable about the wildlife
An Amazing 5 Days in Uganda with Yazid!
We had a wonderful 5-day safari in Uganda with Yazid as our guide, and honestly, it was an experience we will never forget! Yazid was friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the places we visited. He made us feel comfortable from the beginning and was always happy to answer our questions.
One of our highlights was visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we enjoyed seeing different animals in their natural habitat. The boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel was amazing! We saw hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and lots of beautiful birds. The scenery along the way was also breathtaking.
What we appreciated most about Yazid was his passion for his job. He took his time explaining things, helped us spot wildlife, and made sure we enjoyed every part of the trip. He was also a great driver, and we always felt safe and well looked after.
Uganda is such a beautiful country, with amazing landscapes, friendly people, and incredible wildlife. Five days went by so quickly, and we honestly wished we could have stayed longer!
Thank you, Yazid, for making our safari so special. We would definitely recommend him to anyone planning a safari in Uganda. If we ever return, we would be happy to travel with him again!