65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Mikumi National Park by Allan
The problem at Mikumi is that it's easily accessible by road and attracts lots of tourists. It's often difficult to span the horizon without seeing another tourist vehicle. If you spot lions, you'll soon be surrounded by at least another ten vehicles as all the guides/drivers talk to each other by mobile.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The towns are scruffy, the traffic is chaotic but the scenery & wildlife more than make up for it
The Tanzanians themselves use an accurate Swahili term - "pole, pole" meaning slowly, slowly. The people are friendly and helpful. The hotels/lodges are of a reasonably high standard and you can usually get hot water (unlike Uganda). The proliferation of motorcycles makes the traffic crowded and unpredictable - you just need to remember this when crossing the road. For the same reason journey times can be longer than the distance would suggest. If the travel is on unmade roads (as most of them will be), the travel time increases proportionately. I went early in the dry season and the daytime temperature hovered around 24-28 degrees C. The exception is climbing Kilimanjaro, where temperatures drop substantially the higher you go. Once above cloud level, despite the lower temperature the sunshine will cause burning unless you've taken enough sun cream.
The scenery in Tanzania is magnificent, despite the littering from locals. Wildlife abounds and you'll certainly see most of what you expect to see. You may see all the "big five" with the exception of rhino. Leopards are less likely to be seen but I was lucky enough to see two. This applies to the National Parks. Outside of these, wildlife is more scarce. Costs vary but you are better off booking safaris with companies from Tanzania on the internet, rather than using companies in your home country who will use the same safari providers but after applying their mark-up.
Costs in Tanzania are relatively low but the more westernised the company you use, the more expensive it will be. In larger towns, you'll regularly be approached by locals who adopt the same approach - Hello, where you from? They may then try to sell you something which becomes trying after you've already rejected this approach by ten other people, but it's just a matter of grinning and bearing it.
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They allways will try to make the trip the most amazing experience! Recomendado 100%
We absolutely loved traveling with Colours of Africa. From the very beginning, we felt comfortable and well taken care of. The guides always went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. They worked together as a team, constantly communicating with each other so we could see the animals in the best locations and as close as possible.
What really matters is not how far you travel, but the incredible experiences you have along the way. Every moment was spectacular, and the value for what you experience is truly outstanding.
We 100% recommend staying at Porini Amboseli Camp and the Moyo Camps. They offer the most incredible experience inside the parks. Animals often come right into the camps, making your stay even more magical. At the same time, the camps are extremely comfortable, spotless, and offer outstanding food and exceptional service.
A very special thank you to our guides, Norton and Jack. They are highly experienced, incredibly patient, and shared so much knowledge with us throughout the trip. Most importantly, they always made us feel safe and cared for, allowing us to fully enjoy every safari.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend computa of Africa to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
Pd: We recomend also reviso y hours By car becuse ssome rotura are longer than expected, the test amazing.
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Our safari with Nature Crown Safaris was unforgettable. Everything was well organized, the guide was professional and friendly, and we saw incredible wildlife. The entire trip was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend Nature Crown Safaris to anyone planning a Kenyan safari!
PE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely experience
We had a fantastic 4-day, 3-night safari with JungleRoam, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I traveled with my 66-year-old mother, and everything was well organized from the moment we were picked up in Nairobi until we were dropped off back in the city.
Our guide, Bryan, was excellent. He was always friendly, spoke very good English, drove safely, and worked hard to make sure we had the best wildlife sightings possible. Thanks to him, we were lucky enough to see the entire Big Five, which was one of the highlights of our trip.
The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and included hot water. Most of the lodges also had Wi-Fi. The only exception was the lodge inside the Masai Mara Reserve, where Wi-Fi was only available in the dining area and lobby, but that is understandable considering the remote location.
The food exceeded our expectations. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were included every day, and most meals were served as buffets with a good variety of options. One day we had a packed lunch because we spent the whole day exploring the park, which allowed us to maximize our game drive time.
The safari itself was incredible. Seeing so many buffaloes and zebras in the wild was amazing, and the sunsets over the Masai Mara were absolutely breathtaking. We also witnessed part of the Great Migration, although only a few zebras crossed the river during our visit. Even so, it was a very special experience.
The only minor downside was the condition of some of the roads, which can be quite rough. However, this is part of the adventure and something to expect when visiting such a remote natural area.
Overall, the tour met our expectations and offered excellent value for money. It was well organized, punctual, and suitable for travelers of different ages—even my mother enjoyed every day of the experience.
I would definitely recommend JungleRoam to couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone looking for a well-planned safari in Kenya. Thank you, Bryan and the JungleRoam team, for making this trip so memorable!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We enjoyed a lot this beautiful country in Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing driver, Mohamed, who was Knowledgable
Wonderful experience had by the group. Organisation of tour was well thought out. The driver gave us time to view the lions and was courteous to other vehicles.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Our safari was amazing! Our guide Ecky made sure we were well taken care of and provided the adventure of a lifetime! Ecky knew the Serengetti well and used his network of guides to bring us to see lions, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, hippos (my favorite) and many more animals. Ecky was very knowledgeable of the animals, the ecosystems, and the culture. The safari experience of seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat was unforgettable!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely countryside, lovely people.
We had a great time on safari, seeing everything I hoped for with the exception of leopards. Our guide John was super and very knowledgeable. The accommodation and food were perfect. Only slight downside was the time taken to travel between locations, particularly from Nakuru to Ambesoli, but that can't really be helped.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are friendly and helpful.
The Safari was well planned, the group was friendly and the guide showed us many places and gave us interesting information.
We saw lots of animals.