35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not as advertised
The first 3 nights were at Kruger Shalati, which is the accomodation in the train carriages! This place is awesome and excellent value for money. Everything is included - 4 meals a day which is far too many, all free wine etc (you can pay for cocktails but they are cheap), 2 game drives a day, great staff, very attentive, great animal viewing right from the accomodation and one of the 3 pools. We highly, highly recommend Kruger Shalati and will be back for sure.
Our next stop was Rhino Post - don't waste your time or money! It's very dirty, has a very strange energy, feels very unorganised and none of the staff seem to know what is going on. Our booking confirmation also said that all basic wines, water and soft drinks were included but they tried to charge for it all. This then all got paid by the booking company for us as it was false advertising. I wouldn't return or recommend this place to anyone.
We then did 2 nights at Plains Camp (walking safari) the camp is wayyyyy nicer that Rhino Post, very relaxing, great food, nice staff. There is no wifi at all so be prepared to relax and unwind and watch the animals in the plains like Wildebeest, Baboons and Warthogs. You may also hear the lions roaring at night. PLEASE BEWARE, you will basically see no animals at all on the walks. Animals are frightened on humans on foot vs the safari vehicles. When we got on our first walk our guide informed us that walking safaris were not for seeing animals and that was pretty disappointing as it is certainly not advertised that way. You will track prints in the soil, learn about plants and do a hell a lot of walking through thick grass which was not good for my partner as she is terrified of snakes and there certainly are snakes.
The walks are long 2-3 hours, twice a day. So also be prepared for that.
Finally that brings us to 3 nights at Geiger's. This was by far the most expensive of all the accomodations. The chef is incredible but there is no menu, you are just served a 4 course meal as a surprise each night, drinks are included. Its hard to get food, drinks or service in the day (I think the staff take their rest then). It only hosts 5 villas, so its a very small group which is nice. You reason it's worth paying the money is because the game drives on the private reserve that connects to the Kruger are amazing. We saw Lion Mums on a fresh kill with all their cubs, A leopard in a tree eating its kill, a leaoprd walking right up to the safari truck, 5 Rhinos in a group and a baby playing with its mum in the mud, wild dogs and hyenas having a fight, huge crocs and all the usual suspects Elephants, Hippos, Giraffe, Warthogs, Antelopes etc etc.
But for off road viewing right next to the action, this place is worth the money. Our guides Josh and MJ were lovely.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
Me and my classmates friends we have just returned home from a Safari in Tanzania.
The Safari was organized with a great care. We had chance to visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Tribe), Maasai village and Ngorongoro Crater.
Our Safari organizer was Mr. Noah we got to know him after sending him a safari request on Mamnana Adventures facebook Page, he organized everything well, he gave us the best tour guide (Richard).
Thank you so much for the best services, our special Thanks also goes to Escarpment Luxury Lodge and Serengeti classic view camp staffs.
We highly recommend Mamnana Adventures and Richard the best guide
Excellent service
We travelled with Yield Tours on a cultural experience and was an amazing experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best historical experience with Happiness
This is my third historical tour and this particular trip with Happyness was by far the best. What a beautiful woman. There is no question about having another experience with her I have plans of inviting my friends and family to visit East Africa and and have exactly what I experience
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with CKC Travel
From the first contact, John has been really helpful with the planning of our safari.
He has been quick to react and adapt to our different queries.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, he was there to brief us and to make sure everything went smoothly.
He introduced us to our driver/guide, Simon, who has been brilliant.
He is a very careful driver and knows his way around the different parks.
We had a great time and I definitely recommand CKC Travel.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable, caring and patient.
It was a very memorable experience. It was worth every penny. I will be doing it again in the next 3 years.
AT
Highly recommended
We were stranded at Kwai camp of African Big Five Tours & Safaris after we couldn’t get through to North Gate, and had a very pleasant stay there including a spectacular game drive which produced, amongst other game, a monster buffalo bull, a leopard with cub and two old elephant bulls. Nice, little camp with very private atmosphere, friendly staff and knowledgable, competent, helpful boss. A wonderful experience!
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It is perpect
1. I liked the safari tour itinerary.
2. The guide gave great explanations and was kind. They were good at spotting wild animals, so we were able to see many of them.
3. The tour price was reasonable.
4. I was on my honeymoon, and the travel agency prepared everything well to suit our trip.
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funtastic!
I travelled as a family of 4 with 2 kids. The kids really enjoyed the safaris and the accommodations they provided. Our tour consultant Sammy was very communicative and helpful to fulfilled our needs. Our tour guide and driver Timothy was also an amazing person and helped us find the big 5. He really knows what he’s doing 😁. Thank you splendid vacations!
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
That is the most wonderful tour in Tanzania
It was the most special experience in my life. I saw the rhino in ngorongoro very close. The guide was the first to find the rhino.
The guide was take care of my cold. He prepared the zinzer tea for me. I was really preciated.
I never forget these memories.
