AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fraudulent safari tour
I have never experienced such a fraud safari. At the request of Solomon (head of SCB), we paid for the trip 4 months before the start of the trip (because he supposedly could reserve the best rooms in the lodges this way). For the first four days we were accommodated in construction site hotels (low-quality hotels) instead of the lodges explicitly offered in the offer. Furthermore, the guide was not provided with any money for the tour, but had to contact Solomon before each transaction. Since he "supposedly" had problems with the bank, we had to wait up to 4 hours for gas several times. Then just 10 liters were filled up. For around 70% of the tour we were on reserve fuel and always had to worry about whether we would stop because of a lack of petrol. This happened during a game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park. Solomon supposedly sent the guide on foot to a meeting point with a man who was bringing gas. We (my wife and I) had to spend over an hour alone, in the middle of the national park, without gas (in the middle of wild animals) wait until petrol is available to continue the journey. Then 10 liters were brought. The further refueling was usually between 5 and 12 liters so that you could possibly (if the conditions were good) go to the next lodge or Gas station is coming.
The second time we were in the middle of Bwindi NP on the route to Lake Bunyonyi, when once again the petrol was so low that the guide stopped the vehicle and begged Solomon for petrol. However, he only said that he had no money and sent 20,000 UGS (the equivalent of 5 euros). We would NEVER have made it through the remaining 2 1/2 hours of driving time. In order to prevent us from having to spend the night in the vehicle in the middle of the rainforest during the storm, I paid for gas from my travel fund. Due to the constant delays at the gas stations and lodges (waiting for money to be released), several activities were canceled or could not take place. Among other things, on the way from the lodge to a game drive in Lake Mburo NP, the game drive was canceled because the guide found out via telephone that Solomon had not paid the national park entry fee. When I asked why the entrance to the NP was not paid, he told me that the NP only offers zebras, antelopes and other common animals anyway. This statement alone is not worthy of a travel provider. With numerous contacts via WhatsApp, Solomon only had excuses as to why he wasn't sending money. To date, no compensation has been provided for the substandard hotels and missed activities. A police report was filed. I can prove everything
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide is very enthusiastic and the service is very professional
5 days of Safari, actually only 2 game rides, this is mainly because I didn't do my homework in advance
It includes a half-day visit to the Maasai village, which is a very bad experience. You are always asked to buy things or donate. If you don't do it, you will be threatened (I was the only one at the time, so it was really uncomfortable)
Compared to Lake Naivasha, it is more recommended to visit Lake Nakuru. In Naivasha, I clearly said that I wanted to go to Crescent Island, but it cost 50 dollars at the last minute, and I went to another place (later found out that it was actually free), which was quite speechless
Finally, if the locals find out that you are Chinese, they will always follow you to buy things, which is also a bit uncomfortable (if you say you are Japanese, or see other white people, this will not happen)
But the guide is still very professional throughout the journey, and the arrangements for each destination are also very thoughtful. It is also a memorable experience.
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FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy and safe way to travel
Our experience with the conpany was very positive. They arranged custom tour for us in very short time frame and everything went smoothly. Our driver took very good care of us and drove us safely around Madagascar even though the roads are not in very good condition. They have english speaking drivers for those whi don't speak french. Owner of the company is very active on whatsapp and Facebook, so it is veey easy to get information about tours. Would recommend.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour and Fessal is amazing person and tour guide! We like very much the tour and saw all anima
Fessal the guide tour from Imara tour operador is very , very good!
Thank you for the inclible tour off 2 days in Mikumi Park.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Joseph
We went on a three-day safari with JT Safari to Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, and it was truly amazing! Julius tailors the safari entirely to your wishes and takes the time to help you as much as possible. You can always message him with any questions or special requests.
Our driver and guide was Joseph, a really friendly guy who had incredible knowledge about the animals, the land, and the parks.
All in all, a fantastic experience! I highly recommend booking with JT Safari if you’re planning a safari in Kenya.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Januz Safari is a very professional tour operator with excellent personal service.
We booked a 4-day safari with luxury accommodation for our honeymoon in October 2024, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we requested a quote, Rose reached out to answer all our questions and assist us not only with the safari planning but also with our outward journey and stay in Arusha. She personally picked us up at the airport and surprised us with flowers to kick off our honeymoon, which was such a thoughtful gesture.
Our group safari guide, Mo, was excellent—not only knowledgeable and skilled on the game drives but also fun and personable throughout the trip. The only minor area for improvement would be better time management and coordination of the different accommodations for the other participants in our group safari.
The safari itself was absolutely amazing, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Rose even arranged a sweet honeymoon surprise at our first resort, which added a personal and memorable touch. Throughout the trip, Rose was always available to answer any questions we had, ensuring we felt well taken care of.
Overall, we had an unforgettable experience with Januz Safaris and feel that we received excellent value for money. We highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari adventure!
EC
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
eight-day safari with Paradise Adventure Vacations,
I just got home from an eight-day safari with Paradise Adventure Vacations, and my husband and I had the best time ever. From planning to the very last day, the staff made sure we didn't miss anything on the trip and had a great time. We were able to personalise the trip we wanted because to Mussa's excellent communication during the preparation phase. Robert, our very experienced and passionate guide, put forth a lot of effort to get us out on game drives at the proper time to see some of the more difficult-to-find wildlife, such as leopards and tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and the larger Queen Elizabeth Park. The primate scene is dominated by Uganda, and Bwindi and Kibale succeeded in doing so.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Land full of surprises and miracles
I definitely would say this has been a lifetime experience, this is a continent full of wonders and adventures. Everything in this trip is well organized and been taken good care of by our agent Lewis, who welcomed us on the very first day. Also our guide Leonard is an amazing man who is very experienced and romantic, he tried his best to find the best angle to get a photo shot and never tired of showing us the best part of this country. The people on this land welcomed us with all their hearts, their passion and kindness, made us feel like they're not just hosting us, but leading us home. This is the first time for me to visit here and definitely will be back again.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour well organised , guide excellent very good english skills , we saw plenty animals 👍👍
Good value for money , saw lion at kill , leopards, hippo, crocs , elephant giraff zebra
Guide exellent knowledge of animals , plus verg good english , top job 👍👍
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chasing Dreams made my Tanzania experience one to never forget!
Chasing Dreams made my Tanzania experience one to never forget! A truly unforgettable experience that will live with me forever. Thank you to Heaven & Heather for curating an amazingly seamless experience that allowed for me to just sit back and enjoy every second and take in every moment as it unfolded in front of my eyes. I cannot recommend Chasing Dreams enough to those looking to experience the true beauty of Tanzania and all that it has to offer.