under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guys, very easy to talk to and funny
Great operator, I loved my drivers. They were super cool. I enjoyed all the experiences.
MT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We did a 4 day, 3 night trip with Go With Me Safaris, consisting of a 1 day trip to Materuni followed by safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.
Prior to booking, communication with Michael was great, and he was very responsive to my many questions, but was not pushy as some other operators we got quotes from were. We chose Go with Me based on their good reviews and I was very pleased with the experience.
Our flights to and from Zanzibar were included so obviously the price was a little more, and I also found all Tanzania safaris were more expensive than other countries, but it is worth it.
We opted for mid range accommodation and we found that the first night was closer to budget (a hotel in Arusha before we started on safari) but the two lodges when were on safari were closer to luxury! They were so incredible I almost wished we weren't on safari so we could spend the day s there as well! The second was even upgraded from what we originally booked by the company, which was great.
For the experience itself then - the day trip to Materuni prior to the safari itself is 100% worth it. The hike is mid-difficulty, very slippery so make sure you have good shoes and just enjoy it. The view at the end is worth it! Our driver/guide and Michael were here for this, and their enthusiasm only made the day more enjoyable. We had an amazing lunch at the Materuni village and then saw the coffee making process and drank coffee with the locals. This village visit felt more authentic and less exploitative than others we have done in the region and the village were so welcoming. Make sure you buy some goods from them as well to support their business (banana beer is an acquired taste, but worth a try!) Finally, Michael had arranged a cake for my birthday which we shared with the locals from the village which made the day truly special.
For the safari then! Our driver/guide Kefas was wonderful. It is worth noting that he did not work for Go With Me, which is quite a common practice amongst safari operators. I guess this raise some risk of how issues would be resolved if something went wrong, but honestly we had no problems whatsoever. Kefas was such an interesting person to talk to and knowledgeable about the animals and wildlife. An ethical safari was very important to us and he was very respectful and responsible towards the animals, but still got us close when he could which was great. We managed to see the big 5 (just about, the rhino was a long way away!) and more. The camp cook, Yusuph, was also great. The food was sooo much better than a normal packed lunch and he catered for me being a vegetarian every day. As well as cooking great food, he was also friendly and welcoming.
We did a shared safari and there were 6 of us in total (2 groups of 2 and 2 solo travellers). The jeep was spacious and comfortable, even on the rough Serengeti roads. We were in different accomodation than the rest of the group, but organisation was great.
There was slight confusion on one night because one of the lodges has 3 locations but the driver made some calls to ensure we didn't waste time driving to the wrong one! Unfortunately our lodge on the last night was about an hour away from the rest of the group meaning we got there and hour later and had to leave an hour earlier. It would have been better if groups could be arranged with proximity to different lodges in mind but considering we were all with different companies this isn't really feasible. It wasn't much of a problem anyway, and the lodge was so lovely it was worth the drive and the early start!
Our only hiccup was related to our flight back, which was delayed by over 6 hours. Obviously this is beyond the control of Go With Me, but the airline showed us that they had informed the tour company a day earlier, but the message didn't make it to us, so we were stuck at the airport for a long time unable to even check in. An unfortunate situation, and better communication would have been good here. However Michael was apologetic, and not much we could have done here - these things happen!
Overall, a great trip, on the pricey side yes, but I would recommend the company to anyone.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience in Victoria Falls
Great and amazing experience in Victoria Falls. Very professional team and great guide!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent zootopia
It was an amazing tour!
We were able to see all of the Big Five and the Beautiful Five, and we got to see so many animals up close, which was absolutely wonderful. All the hotels we stayed at were very clean, had hot showers, and were comfortable every day.
Our tour guide was Golden, and he was extremely experienced. He found animals very quickly and always positioned the car in the best spots for viewing. He also answered many of our questions about the animals, which made the tour even more enjoyable!
I would love to join this tour again!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quality Safari
This was an excellent safari experience with Gordon as our driver/guide. He was skilled at spotting animals, knowledgeable about them and used this to allow us to get the best experiences and photos! The lodgings exceeded my expectations! I think we had the best possible guide - his experience showed as he anticipated animal behaviour and used his connections to ensure we saw all big 5!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari operator in Kruger
We are old hands at safaris, in many different countries, but this 5 day safari in Kruger is one of the best, if not the best, we have done. The guides are amazing, knowledgeable and always getting us in the right place at just the right time. We saw not just the Big 5, but the Magnificent 7 (with the addition of wild dogs and cheetah). Perfectly adequate accommodation in two of the SAN Parks lodges, especially as you are only spending 2 nights in each and spend most of your time in the park out looking for animals. Good open sided vehicles, with plenty of food provided at breakfast and dinner. Efficient and reliable pick up and drop off in Johannesburg. Cannot recommend this tour enough.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable safari in Tanzania!
We had an amazing 5-day safari and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everything was organized perfectly, from the moment they picked us up at the airport until our return.
The safari was beautiful and every detail was taken care of. We managed to see everything and more, including all of the Big Five! A special thanks to our guide Steven, who was super professional, knowledgeable, and always kind and helpful throughout the trip.
The lodges were stunning and made the experience even more enjoyable.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A perfect guide
We got a lovely tour at Ol‘pejeta with a Perfect Guide (Robin), saw so much animals and he was explaining a lot and very kind to the children!
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most unbelievable and fantastic safari, and the best operator!
The safari was more than I ever could dreamed of. Our guide, Richard, made our days absolutely amazing and so safe. We saw all the animals - lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetah, leopard, hippos and I could go on. The nature was absolutely amazing and Richard was always ready to tell us everything about the park, the animals and were also ready to answer all of our many questions. We feel very thankful and grateful for this experience.
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with Zambezi Quest Travel and Tours
Our 11 day safari with Zambezi Quest Travel was fantastic. Brighton is professional guide and everything worked out really smoothly. He is quick in answering to questions and our expectations were met and even above. Everything was exactly liked promised: from start to the end. Value for money is great and I can recommend them from bottom of my heart. You will have great time :D