35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than a journey!
My small group of 4 started in Washington DC and traveled to Kigali, where we met our NBJ guides for the gorilla trek in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Our trip included travel from Kigali to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Center, a beautiful mountain lodge, the gorilla trek, a tour of a Pygmy village, an island cottage, and the Rwanda Genocide Memorial. All of this in just three days. The guides took care of every important detail - lodging, transportation, food, water, fun, and learning. They even organized a birthday celebration at our lodge. I highly recommend Nyumbu Beyond Journeys for any African experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
Our 7 day Moremi and Chobe explorer exceeded our expectations. Our guide Dylos was so experienced, knowledgeable, patient and good natured. We saw lions every day, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, baboons, countless elephants, giraffes, zebras and impala , many birds and other animals. The camp crew Kennedy, Jonathan, Gee and Medu set up the tents each night with hot water for bucket showers and handwashing and produced delicious meals and even a chocolate cake for one of our group’s birthday. We did have some glitches with the vehicle but these were resolved and did not spoil an experience we will never forget.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honest and very organized
The operator kept time throughout, was very patient and attentive and ensured as clients we enjoyed total hospitality
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfectly planned to live an amazing experience
We would repeat again and again with Dav Safaris and overall with Richard our guide/driver that he did everything he could for us to have the best experience. We did not have to worry about anything since we arrived at the airport. All the lodges were a succesfull recommendation. All were charming, cleaned and with good food. Chimpancé tracking and gorilla trekking are a must!!! Thanks to Richard for being so kind, a great trip companion and always ready to adapt the agenda to our needs
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, comfortable and very customizable
Did their 7-day tour of Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli. I thought sitting in a car for so long most days would be too much, but it was very comfortable and our guide was a great and safe driver. The fact that you have the same guide and same group throughout the safari is great, it really allowed us to bond so each day became better and better in that regard.
Best part was the Hells Gate National Park optional biking activity. The mix of Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha was great. However if I had to redo it I would do the 5-day and skip Amboseli as you've already seen the animals coming here and the only added bonus (except for elephants everywhere) is Kilimanjaro.
I would definitely recommend Axis due to the professionality and friendliness of the guides (ours was Mohammed, 5*), the customization options, the communication and the safety.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Personal, reliable, and absolutely professional."
We had the wonderful opportunity to experience an amazing journey with Crimson Brooke Safaris. Amos provided excellent advice right from the start, listened to our individual wishes, and the communication via email and WhatsApp was always smooth and quick. The safari route, the chosen lodges, the vehicle, and the driver were all a perfect match. We had many unforgettable experiences and always felt very comfortable. Thank you, Amos and Reuben (who drove us), for the pleasant journey through the beautiful Kenya! The value for money was absolutely fair, and we can highly recommend Crimson Brooke Safaris without any reservations.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful day
It was amazing!! Thanks to the two great guides for this incredible day! Lots of explanations and lots of smiles! I highly recommend it!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Alex!
Our safari with Alex was absolutely unforgettable! From the very beginning, he was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the environment. He made everyone feel comfortable and excited throughout the entire trip. You can tell he truly loves what he does — his passion and enthusiasm made the experience even more special. Alex went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible day, and thanks to him, we learned so much and created wonderful memories. I couldn’t recommend him more highly — if you’re going on a safari, make sure Alex is your guide!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well planned & executed 3.5 Days Tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorengoro NP, Tarengine NP, Maturuni Falls
I was looking for 3 days mid-range safari in Tanzania for me & wife, preferably in Northen Circuit. We were open for group joining or private safari; Only the condition was - waned to start safari within 6-8 days, pick-up from Serengeti-Seronera Air Strip on day 1 morning and drop to Moshi on day 3 evening, such that the travel between the stay locations is minimal and obviously the decent stay & vehicle. and good guide.
I had asked quotes from 3 operators on Safari Bookings site and 4 others directly from their website. Few operators declined due to pick-up condition, others provided different itineraries, with varied costing. The itinerary provided by Cornel from Wild Media Safari really caught my attention, because it satisfied all my conditions and also the pricing was competitive. I closed the deal with Cornel after con-call along with my wife, had lots of queries, which he answered clearly and professionally. Itinerary: Day 1 Central Serengeti NP, Night 1 Tukaone Camping Lodge in side park, Day 2 Ngorongoro NP, Night 2 Karatu Villa in Karatu Town, Day 3 Tarangire NP.
Cornel & Jackline met us at Arusha on early morning of Day 1, we paid the balance amount. Then we flew from Arusha to Seronera-Serengity Airstrip (this saved us 6-7 hrs of road travel). Kweka, our guide cum driver of 4x4 Landcruiser picked us at Airstrip @11am and then we started our game drive through Central Serengity, sighted wildlife throughout mostly very closely. Had packed lunch at picnic spot and continued game drive till @6pm. Stayed at Tukaone Camping Lodge inside the park. It's a newly built facility with very good double bed cottage, and good dinner & breakfast spread.
Day 2, we started after breakfast and reached Ngorongoro crater after @3Hrs of drive. Another amazing game drive, sighting animals and other wild life. Had a great experience. Karatu is a nearby Town, where we checked in @7pm in Karatu Villa. It's another newly built facility with really good villas, open area with pool and dining aera. The food was really good with fine-dine experience. Stay was pleasant.
Day 3, morning we stopped at African Art Gallery near Kartu on the way to Tarangire NP. Did experience Tanzanite stone jewellery process from mining to shop, did shop a Tanzanite finger-ring too.. The place is too good, thus we spent more time than planned, but it worth it. Then, we stopped at a Massai Village to experience their life, had a good time @45 mins with them, dance, KG school, hut, fire, kids, cows and handicrafts... Tarangire NP was another good game-drive experience and baobab trees too.. But, because we were late to enter the park, we could spent less time in game drive. However exited on time @5pm and reached Moshi @8pm.
Overall, it was a memorable experience, obviously because of the scenic beauty, wildlife, big 5, another animals & birds, but also because of the well planned and executed safari by Cornel. Specially, the guide Kweka, who took us to right places in park to get close encounters with Lions, Leopards, Cheetas, Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, Zebras and many more animals & birds. Not only he showed all this wildlife, but also explained about them and parks. He drove safely and comfortably, without rushing.
Thanks to Safari Bookings, for getting connected to Wild Media Safaris. Thanks to Wild Media Safaris, for arranging a wonderful safari. Thanks to Cornel & Jackline for planning, vehicle, accommodation and communication. And Special thanks to Kweka for guiding and safely driving us through parks and to city.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joel was awesome
We went to akagera park with lion safari and it was so great and a lot of fun. Joel, our tour guide knew all the good spot and a lot of facts about the animal. We saw over 40 elephant!! Emile, the owner, made sure we had a good time. I recommand to book the safari with lion safaris for a great experience.
