SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value for the money but late change of the first lodge.
We booked the safari online and I had a very good communication with John about all my questions before we came to Tanzania. We had the 4 day safari (3 nights) in Tarangire, Serengeti and last day in the Ngorongoro crater. The safari guide was very experienced and we got to see so many different animals including the big 5! So I will really say we got value for the money.
The first thing that lower our rating is that the first night lodge was changed one day before the safari started but later when we arrived to the lodge it was changed again to a third one that we had not heard about before. The lodge was nice but not what we booked and paid for. The second thing that lower the rate was the standard of the safari jeep. There was not seatbelt on all chairs and no head rests. Which we really missed on the bumpy gravel roads during the safari. We were compensated by John when our flight changed in the last minute to another airport and another time and he arranged the transfer without any extra cost.
It was not possible to pay the safari with card but John helped us to go to a bank for cash withdrawal.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organized and very welcoming
I did a 2 nigit safari and went on an atv tour ond of the afternoons it was a fantastic experience.
Food was good and they also had a good selection of wines
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2-Day Safari Tsavo East
we booked a 2 day safari tour tsavo east with overnight stay in voi safari lodge and can recommend netherken safari tours because everything worked out to our satisfaction
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great support throughout the trip
Very reliable. Quick responses for any needs. Friendly and always willing to help.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Diverse animals and landscape with welcoming people
South Africa has some of the most diverse landscapes and terrain I've ever seen and surprised me with how much was familiar compared with how much I did not expect to see. Lots of animals to see with lots of opportunities to see them up close, far away, and in their natural environment.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a very good Safari in Tanzania
safari in Tanzania: We took a trip to Tanzania in July/23 and we chose Telly Safari through the Safari bookings website to do all the transfers, book accommodation and safaris. the chosen package was the 3-night Safari in the Luxury category. The company was always extremely punctual in transfers, the guides were very attentive, and the hotels we chose were wonderful and we stayed one night inside the Serengeti, a surreal experience. as we arrived early in Arusha after almost 48 from Brazil we stayed overnight in the city on behalf of the company as well and the last night before leaving for Zanzibar. Airport transfers in and out were included as well. I highly recommend the company!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great fun
Great adventure. We moved to places we didn't know about. There's alot of patience for questions in case you have inquiries. He answers and it's really affordable with a personal touch
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super helpful
Had our original plans ruined by airline delays and reschedules. Rams went out of their way to help us find and book an alternative trip. Could not ask for better service!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of a lifetime!!!
Loved our 3 days safari with Meijo. Game river was super knowledgeable and helped us spot and find lots of animals very up-close. Game drive was as long as the daylight allowed, so there was no cutting corners - geep was also very well equipped and the group felt very comfortable spending a whole day in the car.
All in all, this is an experience of a lifetime and a definite highlight of our Tanzania trip, with so much seen and done during this safari tour. The only reason for 4 stars is that we were not warned in advance just how cold Ngorongoro crater was at night (we were camping), so we did not pack enough warm clothes and had to do an emergency shopping (NOT an easy task in Arusha) one day before the trip, after other tourists warned us.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari for the price, but budget level is quite basic.
First off, communication with Charles was excellent. He was responsive to all of my questions and helped with other travel arrangements.
We did a 7 day budget group tour to Massai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hells Gate, and Amboseli. We usually had 6 people in our van and occasionally 7.
The wildlife viewing was simply incredible. The guides are constantly communicating to each other what they're finding. The parks are gorgeous, and it was interesting seeing the differences between each of them. Our guide was great about stopping for as long as we wanted at each viewing.
So much of your experience depends on the guide you get, which I don't think you'll know till the morning of your trip. Ours was great at finding the animals and answering our questions, but he didn't really offer information without us asking.
Things to be aware of:
This tour included a substantial amount of driving, and you're also in the van during all of the game drives except for Hell’s Gate.
This was a budget tour, and accommodations reflect that. We had broken mesh and zippers at one of our tents. Hot water was not consistently available. There was some construction until pretty late at night. Food was very functional. Not a lot of variety, but it'll keep you fueled.
Each of our accommodations had wifi sometimes, which was great for checking in with family.
Ask about how much drinking water you're allowed.
Game drives typically start very early to get the best opportunities to see what you're there to see....wildlife!
Overall, it was a very positive experience, but I wish Charles had explained a bit more what "budget" really meant.