IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience with Lazaro
Excellent and well organised. Lazaro was a brilliant guide!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, reliable, and professionally organised, with knowledgeable guides and outstanding support
We booked our tour to Addis Ababa & City Tour, Gondar – Simien Mountains National Park, and Lalibela through Essence Ethiopia Tours, and they were excellent throughout.
From the knowledgeable tour guides to the overall organisation and constant monitoring of our trip, everything was handled very professionally and smoothly.
A big shout-out to Tsehaynew for the excellent coordination and support throughout our journey. We would highly recommend Essence Ethiopia Tours to anyone planning a trip to Ethiopia.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quick and good communication; good value for money.
We did a 3 day tour to Hell's Gate, Naivasha and Nakuru.
Our driver/guide Anthony was good company and very helpful/knowlegable.
Hell's Gate NP bicycle safari and community guide were great.
Naivasha afternoon boat safari was a bit lacklustre. But our driver made sure we did get to see the fish feeding of pelicans and fish eagle during a negotiated extra 30min. boat ride the next morning !
Nakuru game drive ended on a high with big group of girafes crossing the road and a lioness walking past after eating a kill, 2 black rhinos nearby with the city in the background: absolute highlight !
In hindsight would have prefered staying inside the Nakuru park, rather than the fancy hotel in town.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bad experience
Spoton Vacations completely disappointed our expectations. We booked directly with them from Italy. The first problem was that we had to wait an hour at the airport for the driver to arrive. The second problem was that we were charged an extra for an activity that was included in the price we'd already paid. To get our money back, we had to wait until the last day, insisting with the driver despite repeated requests over the days. But the most absurd thing was the lack of attention and disorganization on the part of the agency, which admitted to having made a mistake that cost us €330. Our plan included access to Lake Nakuru for the morning safari, followed by lunch at the hotel, and finally a return to the park in the afternoon for another safari, but once we left the park, the ticket would no longer be valid. The agency didn't take any responsibility for this problem, despite admitting it was wrong. As a result, to see a beautiful part of the safari, we had to leave the next morning, having to pay €180 for the entrance fee plus €150 requested by the driver because it was unscheduled. This money was never refunded.
The safaris were beautiful, but the human experience with the agency was truly awful. This left a bitter taste in our mouths, completely at odds with the experience we'd hoped for in Africa. At the end of the trip, the driver didn't even take us to the airport because all his licenses had expired. He told us he'd pay for the taxi, but given our experience, we preferred to pay for it ourselves, as we were afraid he wouldn't have the money to pay for it, given that he had a hard time providing us with the first-day refund.
Always ask for licenses, safari vehicle insurance, and the licenses of other drivers. Make sure everything is in order, because if something happens, you could get into trouble.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience
We had our safari organized through Full Package Adventures, and from the very beginning, everything went smoothly and perfectly.
Our contact person, Jonsbert, was absolutely wonderful. We booked our vacation very quickly, within approximately two days of first contacting him, because we immediately felt that we could trust him. He responded to our messages almost immediately, reads carefully our wishes, and adjusts the plans according to what we wanted. From day one.
Our guide, Babu, was also fantastic. He was extremely flexible, kind, and professional, and he made every day of our safari special. Thanks to him, we had an amazing time and created memories that we will never forget.
We also had a wonderful experience with Richard, our tourguide at Manyara. We absolutely loved the tour with him! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more memorable. We sincerely wish him a bright and successful future because he truly deserves it.
Overall, we are extremely happy with our experience with Full Adventure. Everything from the organization and accommodations to the guides and personal service was excellent.
Thank you, Jonsbert, Babu, Richard, and the whole Full Package Adventures team, for an unforgettable adventure! 🐘🦁❤️
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value, personal service and flawless arrangements for a memorable Tanzania safari
Our experience with NIHAPA Tours was excellent. The arrangements throughout our Tanzania trip were very well planned and executed. A very comfortable vehicle was provided, along with three binoculars, which made our safari experience even more enjoyable. Our guide, George, was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and well-informed, and made our tours both interesting and comfortable.
We had wonderful experiences at the Ngorongoro Crater and Materuni Waterfalls. The picnic lunches, snacks, juices and cold drinks were particularly appreciated. Everything was carefully selected and arranged keeping our specific needs and preferences in mind, which showed the personal attention given by the NIHAPA team.
Mr. Kelvin personally came for both the briefing and de-briefing, which reflected the level of care, professionalism and involvement of the team. It was reassuring to know that the arrangements were being personally looked after.
Initially, we were a little reluctant and had some doubts. However, after experiencing their services ourselves, we can confidently say that **it would be very difficult for anyone to beat NIHAPA in terms of price, quality of service, arrangements and the assurance they provide.**
Overall, it was a very satisfying and memorable experience. We would have no hesitation in recommending NIHAPA Tours to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Got to see so many animals. It was overall a really amazing experience. Our tour guide Samson, was incredible and knew all the good spots to see animals and take photos.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour
We had a wonderful experience; we managed to see all the Big Five and our guide Melita was excellent.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic!
Suricata Safaris were fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble for them, the food was amazing and they went out of their way to make sure we saw all of the animals. Melita was a brilliant guide and because of him we got to see a successful Cheetah hunt! Highly recommend using Suricata Safaris if you decide to travel to Tanzania to see the sights and go on safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic guide. Great English, great information.
Melita has been fantastic. Great English. Very helpful and would stop for as long as needed. Jeep was cleaned every night, water provided all day. Great animal knowledge. Jeeps have ability to charge devices. Got up close to animals for great photos! Couldn’t recommend enough!
