CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya and Tanzania safari
We booked an 11-day continuous safari trip in Kenya (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha) and Tanzania (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) from Ancient Wild Safari. Our guides (Patrick in Kenya and Estomi in Tanzania) followed the plan exactly as it was was agreed before, they were very friendly, had a good knowledge about wildlife, and did their best to show us as much as possible. We saw probably all big mammals that are living in these areas and many different species of birds, some small mammals and some reptiles. A visit in a Masai village was also very interesting. Accommodation and catering was in camps and hotels, relatively modest but reasonable given the price. If you go there, you have to be prepared that some roads can be very dusty, not everything is really clean and you will be camping in field conditions, but it is what the camping safari is about. The guides do care about our safety. Actually we felt much safer among lions and hyenas than in downtown Nairobi. I would recommend to take your own sleeping bag with you even if you receive an information that you do not need it, to prevent a disappointment from being given a small or not totally clean local sleeping bag. If you camp at Ngorongoro, be prepared that nights can be very cold because of the high altitude. In August mosquitoes are very few, but there are some. At the accommodations sites beds had mosquito nets or tents could be closed with no gap left for mosquitoes to enter. There were hardly any mosquitoes during the daytime. We were taking antimalarics to be on the safe side, but looking back, I think it was probably not necessary. Vaccination against yellow fever is necessary and officers at the Kenya-Tanzania border require this to be confirmed in you Vaccination Certificate. In general, this trip was a great experience: I would recommend it to everybody who is interested in nature and likes camping. And I can also recommend Ancient Wild Safaris - they are reliable and do a good job.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Tsavo East National Park by Ramakant Jena
Unfortunately, there was a temporary drought in this reserve during my visit. Lots of animals have moved elsewhere as a result.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impressive
It is difficult for me to evaluate the Kruger Park alone because my trip is to spend two weeks including three other safaris.
The fact of traveling in 4x4 of 6-8 people is appreciable, the diversity and the landscapes there are an asset for who want to have fun with his camera. Indeed, we had the great chance to see the Big Five (Twice on two safaris .... incredible !!!).
What sets it apart is the immensity of the park as you can stay away from the wildlife by driving long distances, or take the cross-roads to get close to it. Each species takes ownership of its geographical area, you can also target the ones you want to see by contacting the Rangers who keep each other informed of their migrations, and their knowledge is a wealth of information.
If this is your first safari, this is the must-see park and it will be necessary to devote at least two days to fill up memories.
Balance sheet:
A true happiness, this park is immense, truly immense; so it all depends on how long you stayed there, or the luck you have.
Trust the Rangers to understand and learn.
This park is necessary for the preservation of wildlife.
Little more, the month of January is calmer.
One thing is for sure, I would go back someday.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very exciting birding with Paul/Terrain Safari
I was very good birding time at Semuliki and Kibale National Park, Uganda.
I saw many birds were my targets like Green-breasted Pitta, White-bellied Kingfisher and Black-bellied Seedcracker and more.
Also I was very fun at Night Walk at Kibale to see Bushbaby.
Itinerary for mine was perfect that was met my request.
When I will come back to Uganda, I will ask to Paul/Terrain Safari again.
Thank you very much, Paul.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 4 days in Chobe with Tony
We had a great safari experience with Tony! It was fairly basic camping in the bush but we were comfortable and safe. Most importantly, we saw lots of animals. Tony was great at tracking and finding them and you can tell he loved being out there looking for them and photographing them. We went on a significantly more luxurious safari in SA after Botswana, but the animal experience with Tony in Chobe was definitely better!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience with Tony
We ended up with Tony Mobile Safari only because the other safari provider could not accommodate our dates. We has some concerns initially, but within half an hour of meeting Tony, I felt pretty much at ease. No regrets whatsoever! And for the rest of our time with Tony and his team, we felt safe and they took good care of us. Tony has good tracking skills, and can spot the animals from far away. He's a real easy going guy, and patiently tells you all about the different animals, and answer all your questions. The camp situation is pretty basic, but we were comfortable. Thanks Tony!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect balance between price and services. Very resolutevi for the improvisation of organizing!
Perfect balance between price and services. Very resolutive for the improvisation of organizing!
Very kind staff and very good food during our trip!
Perfect Choice!
US
Game drives were great, specially in Masai Mara
My friend and I very much enjoyed our trip which included Kenya and Tanzania. It was a lifetime experience, we witnessed all in our list, except live action (ex chitas chasing after Thomson gazelles ..lol) Both drivers were great, specially Joseph, who was our guide and driver in Masai Mara. Noah , who owns company, was always cooperative and understanding, he will go beyond his boundaries in order to please you. I woul have given 5 stars, unfortunately I couldn't because of first lodge was disappointed, other than that everything else was awesome.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour with anoying start and ending due to bad organisation
First of all to start of, we really have to say our driver (Jackson) did his best to show us all the animals Kenya has to offer! Coming with that, the driving was a little crazy sometimes, but he always seemed to have everything under control. Nevertheless, it would have been nice, to get some inforamtion about why we are driving this fast or that the game drive is finished now.
About the accomodations: food didn't really changes over the 6 days of safari and warm water wasn't usual eighter. Still, what can you expect for this same price.
Talking about the price, what sense does it make to have to pay it cash?! We were two peple and had to carry a big pack of money in our pockets while running through half of Nairobi to get to the office... Organisation before and after the tour failed completely... more than that, the guy didn't really care about us so it was hard to trust..
But still, the price was cheap and we did enjoy the safari with all the animals and landscape
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice budget safari
Everything was quite well organized. The worst was the food, which was quite bad. The accommodation was good and the guide ok (neither bad nor amazing).