JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for the best experience.
The staff were kind and trustworthy. It was a perfect tour.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star +++ Safari with Nico!
Impeccible service! We even did a more mid level safari and it felt top notch luxurious. Hellen was beyond accommodating when our flight was cancelled and figured everything out with ease.
On the safari itself, we basically saw every animal within an hour of landing. We could tell our guide Nico was the best as all other guides would ask him for advice. Basically every time he spotted all the major animals first, so we had the only front row seat before the other operators.
So lucky to have found this company. Don’t go with anyone else!!!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thom can spot all of the animals!!
My husband and I had a 5 day safari with Thom, he is a great guide. He has the most spectacular eyesight, he saw animals long before we could spot them. We did not miss seeing any of the big 5. The Ndutu plains was the best safari I have ever been on, so many animals.
The accomodations and food were wonderful.
Communications with Great Escape Trails was on time and meaningful. If you are going to Tanzania to see the animals and meet the people, pick Great Escape Trails
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eastern Uganda Birding Tour
This tour exceeded our expectations as far as the quality of the birdwatching and expertise of our guide/driver Davis. We checked many endemics off our list with the patient and expert tracking of Davis. we feel we had excellent value for money. we chose basic accommodation which puts you squarely in the parks and reserves. We aren’t overly fussy people so we’re fine with cold showers and no air conditioning but thrilled with en suite bathrooms with a “stool” toilet. My only recommendation would be to pack a rechargeable fan for extra comfort. we had been to Uganda 2 years ago for the “traditional” safari so our focus this time was more on birds, a passion of my husband’s. Davis is a very funny and easy-going guy. We shared our meals with him but also had plenty of down time over the hot noon to 4pm time. We are already considering another trip with him to Kenya to try and see the cheetah and more endemics.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Next time again Makasa
We booked a year ahead our Tansania Safari (10 days) and a beach hotel in Zanzibar (7 days) with Makasa.
The Z-hotel in Zanzibar unfortunately release our 3 rooms (3 pairs ~60 years travelled) only 4 days before we flew out from Germany. The stress level was immense, BUT:
Due to the effort and engagement of Makasa the situation was fixed fast. Makasa took responsibility - even that this was not their fault, cross checked with the Z-hotel - and arranged a new accommodation, which was even better (all-inclusive @Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort). Makasa gave a professional impression on the phone and was always customer and solution oriented in a kind manner.
The Safari was also well planned and executed. The safari stations:
1. Olerai Lodge (1 night)
2 Tarangire Safari Lodge (2 nights)
3. Baghayo Garden Suites (2 nights)
4. In the wind Lodge (3 nights) - a highlight
5. Mawe Luxury Tented Camp (3 nights)
flight to Zanzibar
Zanzibar:
6. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (7 nights)
During the safari we had an excellent guide Augustino, working for Makasa, who explained all details of the different areas we visited. From the birds to the plants with an excellent eye for the details he explained with passion and patience - for non native english speakers - the environment. In addition his excellent guide network with other drivers ensured to find challenging animals like e.g. Leopards in the trees. During the trip he became part of the "family" and was "not only the driver/guide". Thanks for that!!!
As we have been alreads ~60 years old, so weaknesses of the people needed to be handled (e.g. sea sick guy :-) on safari...). These challenges have been also handled save and well. We enjoyed the big five, the atmosphere of the nature, the accomodations and the people very much on that trip.
Therefore, with the experiences made:
Makasa can be recommended further, without any constraints, which we have done already @friends and family.
If we are comming back to Tansania one day, we will definitely go with Makasa.
Thanks Makasa for the unforgettable experience. And BIG thanks to Augustino,
the OK Ok group from Germany
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari company and guide Haruni!
From start to finish an absolutely amazing experience! Our guide Haruni was wonderful and made the trip fantastic. We saw SO many animals thanks to him and he was very funny and considerate of our every need. Every hotel/camp/lodge we stayed in was great. Seems like they thought of everything. Plenty of clean water and chargers at every site, including in our jeep. Lion King truly has a well earned reputation as being the very best tour company and it shows. Tanzania is a beautiful country and it is truly impressive how well preserved the nature is. We loved every minute of it and hope to come back again one day!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding
I took the 5 day Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboselli game park safari from Diani Beach with Bushtop Kenya Safaris.
Everything was excellent. Julius the driver/guide was very safe and cautious and I never worried. The selection of hotels was 5 star and the food was excellent. We had 3 game drives every day. I liked the pop-up roof on the Land Rover. I saw all the animals I expected. Lots of elephants and zebras. Saw cheetah and lions. I contacted Bushtop safaris to book the tour two years ago. Unfortunately circumstances changed and I had to go solo but Denis honoured the original price and itinerary.
Overall it was an outstanding and enjoyable safari.
Much more luxurious than the one I had taken 43 years ago.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome
I did a three day gorilla tracking experience with Frena Adventures. From the time I was picked up, I felt taken care of and safe. My driver, Farouk, was professional, friendly, and was always on time. The gorilla trekking experience was seamless. We found and spent time with the Gorillas after only about an hour of trekking. We got very lucky. After trekking, I was returned to Farooq for the rest of my excursions. All of the hotel rooms that were booked for me and all of the activities I participated in were exciting and good. I was given a good glimpse of life in Rwanda/Uganda. We visited markets, a museum, did a community walk. My tour was catered to what I wanted to see. I definitely recommend this tour to other people. I literally have no complaints about anything.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible!!!
Very good organization and communication from the moment we started organizing the trip while in Spain until the last day when Benjamin took us to the airport. The group that accompanied us on Kilimanjaro was excellent and the Safari with Benjamin was incredible!!!
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ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
Impressive 10 days climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route and descending via the Marangu route. After that, two days safari
Exquisite, very personalized treatment has made our stay a wonderful experience
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