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An unique experience!
We were 6 friends traveling on this trip and we had to make sure the trip wasn't to expensive and a trip like that could Uncensored Safari give to us. We started early with pickup at our hotel, which was timed perfectly, and we left at 05:00am. Tired and ready to see animals we drove to Ngorongoro and could see some animals that had awaken on the way. The guide was really friendly and was telling us what to do if something bad was to happen. The drive was long, but really worth it in the end, when we were entering the crater in this lovely weather watching the view over the whole crater from above. Then we travelled down a long road to get to where the animals were. On the way the guide told us different things about marks in the road from elephants and where we needed to look for animals while driving. When we arrived down the crater we saw animals from the first second, baboon and gazelles laying on the ground and walking around. Then we saw zebras, buffalos and wildebeests. After a little drive we came to the lake where we saw flamingos, hippos and hyenas. After that we saw a black rhino with a baby and spotted many more birds, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras and waterbucks. We enjoyed to see all the animal life in the crater and spotted animals everywhere. When we had drove a little further we saw lions, both male and females that were eating a buffalo, beside them there were standing a black-backed jackal waiting to eat the rest when the lions were done. When we were driving towards the hippo pool, where we were having lunch, we also spotted some guinea fowl. We had a lovely lunch with many options, fruits, chicken, fries with ketchup, mango juice, and a chocolate muffin which were really good and satiating. We also had drinking water and sodas like coke, coke zero, fanta passion, fanta pinapple and sprite avaliable on the whole ride from our hotel and back. When we were done eating we got to go to the toilet and continued our trip. On the way back we saw many of the same animals again, and when we were just exiting the crater we saw an elephant, which made us see 4/5 of the big five and the safari was completed. We then travelled towards out hotel again and on the road we were lucky to have a stop at a Masaai village. Here we got to wear their clothes and jewlery and take part in their ritual dance and were being welcomed. We danced and sung with them and enjoyed it relly much. After the dance we saw inside of the village, how they make fire, how their houses are built and how their kindergarten look like. It was a fantastic experience to have and we learnt a lot aboiut the Masaais and got to buy some souvernirs to support them aswell.
The day was a solid 10/10 all in all and we really enjoyed travelling with uncensored safari, which gave us both a good price and a really good experience in the Ngorongoro crater. Thank you so much!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Young, vibrant and knowledgeable about Ethiopia
I had a lovely few days in Ethiopia with abraham! We did an Addis city tour and a trip to lebre dibanos and the blue Nile.
I learned a lot about Ethiopia, enjoyed great food, coffee and conversation with abraham during my time there!
I can definitely recommend this tour!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent
Professional service
Patient service
Exceeding expectations
We really enjoy the journey
Very willing to recommend
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had Fady and Dominic as our guides. Fady is experienced and considerate, who is just the guide needed to achieve our quest to see all the Africa Big 5. Not only we saw the famous Big 5, we also saw cheetah hunting that is definitely an unforgettable sighting. Fady custom tailored the trip to our needs.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Serengeti
Our experience with Serengeti Smile was truly enjoyable. Our guide Fady was very experienced, thru out the day he would find different animals for us to see. The way he positioned the jeep allowed us to take the best pictures and videos. Every day he would also discuss with us about the next day schedule, this allowed the trip to be more flexible toward our needs.
The trainee Dominik is also friendly and helpful as well. He would help us with the luggage and also setting up picnic tables. Overall a very enjoyable experience, HIGHLY Recommended!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Bad Experience
We booked 8 days custom luxury safari. Out of 8 days, one day spent sitting in a hotel room Picnic food was frozen rice, salad without dressing salt or paper, frozen fruit, Chapati with Guacamole that was turning brown. I ate but requested luxury as your stated. Moving forward, initial three days none of the five big one was seen. Other tourists were able to see so they were there. But our driver took us to far remote areas where no other safari drivers cars were going. He never used the radio to communicate with other safari drivers When I questioned and stated him about wasting our precious vacation days, he literally threatened me. Remember Serengeti means endless, large area. They can take you to remote areas where and drop you, no one will ever find you And that is what his threat meant to me. I have copy of the chat to prove it. Horrible and expensive experience. Buyers beware!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Very nice trip, saw a lot of animals. The guides were super nice and helpful. Schedule was respected.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive
We have a great 5 days safari with Fady and Dominic. They were great with spotting the animals, we were about to see all animals we wanted. Fady is very attentive to our needs. Definitely recommend and would love to come back again. 🫶🏻🫶🏻
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorillas Trek
Golden Rwanda Safaris and their guide are excellent! My trip, with fellow 42Geeks.com members, to see a large family of gorillas (maybe a third silverbacks!) was a lifetime memory. The guide (Mico / Mitchell) was wonderful. Knowledgeable, helpful and made our trip seamless and best of quality.
Highly recommend these folks!
Rob T
Chicago USA
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience & trusted travel company!
Priyal and her team organised our trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar in November 2024 for our family - 4 elderly, 2 children and my husband & I.
From get-go, Priyal was extremely proactive, organised & accommodating -- proactive in terms of giving us multiple options & trusted advice; organised in terms of quick turnaround times for requested changes, options etc and accommodating in terms of being very understanding about unplanned changes at our end and doing her best to accommodate for them.
The trip was very well planned and barring a few very minor improvements, overall the service, logistics, people, accommodation, safari etc was OUTSTANDING!
A special shout-out to her and her team for working very hard to help us manage the logistics for an unplanned medical emergency at our end. For a situation, where any other travel company would have washed their hands off the problem, Priyal not only understood and empathised with our challenge, but also went to great lengths to recover some funds with their vendors. This further added confidence, trust and genuine appreciation for Priyal.
While I dealt exclusively with priyal for my trip, I do know her team at SVAI was with her every step to help plan, organise and adjust for our trip.
If you are looking for an ORGANISED, EFFICIENT, ACCOMODATING and most importantly TRUSTED partner to plan your trip to Tanzania area, I would blindly recommend Priyal and her team at SVAI.