DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SimienEcoTours – a travel companion for truly special travel experiences!
Amidst turbulent times, we embarked on a two-week journey of discovery to southern Ethiopia with Franziska and her fantastic team at SimienEcoTours. We returned filled with profound experiences, touching encounters, and a desire to explore this fascinating country further. The service provided by SimienEcoTours was outstanding—from the initial communication and planning stages (and their willingness to accommodate our specific travel preferences) to the on-the-ground support that began the moment our driver and guide picked us up at the airport and lasted until our return flight. The local office also worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fulfill last-minute requests during the final two days of our trip. We are deeply grateful for this wonderful travel experience, which gave us unique insights into the country and its people (as well as its flora and fauna!). We wholeheartedly recommend the SimienEcoTours team to anyone planning a trip to Ethiopia—we felt exceptionally well looked after throughout the entire journey!
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AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari in Kenya and Tanzania – Highly Recommended! 🐘🦁
We had an absolutely amazing and unforgettable safari through Kenya and Tanzania and can wholeheartedly recommend this experience!
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Hermann, who was simply perfect! He was incredibly attentive, always made sure we were comfortable, and genuinely listened to our wishes and preferences. He went above and beyond to make our safari special, and thanks to him, we were able to enjoy every moment and even see all of the Big Five. Thank you, Hermann, for these incredible memories! We can recommend him 100% without hesitation.
We would also like to say a huge thank you to Hadija for the excellent organisation. She planned our trip from the office and took care of all the bookings and arrangements. Everything was well prepared, and we really appreciated the effort she put into making our trip such a wonderful experience. Thank you, Hadija, for all your hard work and for organising such a fantastic adventure!
Most of the accommodations were absolutely wonderful, each offering something special – whether it was breathtaking views, wildlife right on our doorstep, or exceptionally warm and friendly hospitality. These unique touches made the trip even more memorable and gave us some truly unforgettable experiences.
One small point of criticism concerns the last few hotels. Compared to the previous accommodations, they felt less personal and authentic. For us, this was something we really valued during the safari. Our tip would therefore be: Choose authentic lodges rather than conventional hotels whenever possible! In our opinion, lodges offer a much more personal atmosphere and fit perfectly with the safari experience.
Our conclusion: An incredible journey filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and so many special moments. With Hermann as our guide and Hadija taking care of the organisation, we felt we were in excellent hands throughout the trip.
We would do this safari again in a heartbeat and can wholeheartedly recommend both Hermann and Hadija. Thank you both for making this such a special and unforgettable adventure! 🌍
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent !
This is absolutely wonderful local tour agency! Our guide Hussen, He used his expertise to make sure we got to see every animals including the Big Five , Ugly Five and the wildebeest river crossing for fourth times！I would highly recommend him !
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organized, Kind and experienced Tour!
As a couple (ages 30 and 29), we had a very positive experience on our safari with this tour operator. A big thank you to the team at Big Cats Safari! We would recommend them to anyone! Making initial contact was very easy, and the customer service team was very helpful and responsive. We received replies very quickly.
The tour operator handled all the planning, so we just had to pay a deposit and then wait for the safari to begin.
The safari is very well organized, and the safari guide is very experienced and knows the area inside and out. In the morning, you drive to the national parks, where the guide picks you up and accompanies you. At noon, there’s a lunch that’s both delicious and generous. This also supports local businesses, since the packed lunches are sourced from them. The accommodations booked by the tour operator are very nice and well-located.
We found them through a recommendation and would highly recommend the tour operator, Big Cats Safari.
We took these photos ourselves while visiting Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Trip
When I was looking for a tour operator in Tanzania, my criteria was - Trustworthy, Mid Range(affordable) & Experienced.
My experience with Serengeti African Tours was really good. Right from the beginning, Namayani who was my coordinator, made me feel understood and recommended lodges, customised our requests to meet our expectations. I was able to find the right recommendations and shape it based on our expectations.
From the moment we reached Tanzania to our drop off, everything was perfectly managed and arranged by them. All transfers were arranged well. I do recommend asking all questions you want regarding inclusions, lodges, transfers because they are very transparent with everything.
I think the tour itself was truly wonderful. We did a city tour in Arusha because we reached a bit early, you may skip it because i felt a bit unsafe in the local market.
Bayona, was an amazing tour guide! He is so knowledgeable and fun, he teaches you about the culture, the animal behaviour, and it's always fun - he is very professional. He ensures you see everything you wish for and more on the trip, so you are in extremely capable hands with him.
I would highly recommend booking a tour with them. The lodges were great and we had an amazing time.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and professional
Peter guided on a wonderful day Safari. He was knowledgeable and fun. The lunch was good and overall it was a wonderful experience.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adapting to all of our needs, making sure that we live the experience that we wanted
A great experience, starting from planning the trip with Peter adjusted the itinerary to our needs, always being responsive. Our guide George was amazing! Providing all the information, taking good care of us during 8 days and always finding a way that we see all that we wanted and take the best photos.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
Its very good experience for us to have the kenya and tanzania tour with JONAM，feeling was very good，if we have another trip，we will trip with JONAM again！
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well informed,great smile
Well Well informed, well dressed, very familiar with all the places I went to including Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Diani.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind
Every thing good, our guide kikitu was so kind and he helped us to find a lot of animals.perfect
