CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt, professional and attentive to detail
My wife and I booked a 17 day experience of Kenya and Tanzania with Rachael from splendid vacations.
Even before arrival Rachael's, experience, organization and professionalism provided us with a lot of confidence in Splendid Vacations even from the first interaction and were the reason we felt so secure in working with Splendid for this trip of a lifetime.
Unfortunately there was an outburst of violence in Tanzania when we were scheduled to arrive there. Fortunately Rachael and Timo were quick to arrange alternate safaris and accommodations all in Kenya. We were initially skeptical but found that Rachael and Timo had clearly put a lot of thought into the alternative itinerary as each park brought a new, exciting and different experience. We didn't feel like we missed out at all and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!
Timo as our first driver was an exceptional guide, getting us to see almost the entire big 5 (bar elephant) including a rare and close view of a leopard on our first day!
Throughout our incredible Kenyan experience we were fortunate to have great viewings of all of the big 5 (with a large herd of elephant in Samburu park being a particular highlight), the ugly 5, the Samburu 5 and many many more!
Timo's knowledge of animals, birds, plants and the parks were exceptionally insightful and his contacts with other guides allowed us to always be thrilled with how much we saw on each and every game drive!
We were aware that Timo's schedule would have had to change unexpectedly as ours did since we were originally going to have a Tanzanian guide for about half the journey but he was able to pivot and provide a great experience throughout the extended Kenyan itinerary.
We were also fortunate to have Rono for the Nairobi portion of our journey who was prompt and safety conscious in a city where the traffic and road conditions can be unpredictable. Rono also provided a good game drive for us in Nairobi national park.
All in all we were very pleased with how Splendid vacations was able to make lemonade out of the lemon provided by the unfortunate civil unrest in Tanzania and always felt that our safety was paramount.
Asante sana Rachael, Timo and Rono
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari and Tailor-Made Wedding with Excellent Value
We had an absolutely unforgettable safari experience with Imara Africa Safaris. Everything was handled professionally from start to finish. Communication with Wendy and Lewis was excellent, and the whole team worked seamlessly together. A special mention goes to our driver Simon, who not only drove us safely everywhere but also enriched our journey with fascinating insights about the wildlife and life in Africa.
The price was very reasonable and, compared to experiences we've had, truly excellent value for money.
The highlight was the amazing tailor-made wedding they organized for us directly on the safari—truly the cherry on top. It was our first time in Kenya, but definitely not our last, and we are already planning another trip with Imara Africa Safaris to Tanzania and Uganda.
If you want a hassle-free, authentic safari experience, don’t hesitate to book with Imara Africa Safaris. Vacation with Imara Africa Safaris means Hakuna Matata—no worries, just amazing memories.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Holiday
Wayne was great and handled everything. We stayed at nkorho bush lodge and it was amazing. The safari drives were unbelievable. The staff was great. Wayne made the whole thing so easy to play and book. I will us again if coming back.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Richard
Communication with the tour operator was excellent; they responded immediately to all our questions. Our guide, Richard, was fantastic, always willing to help, make stops for photos, and do anything we needed. He was also very funny. As for the accommodations, some were better than others, and regarding the food, except for the hotel in Nakuru, it was generally scarce and quite bad. We were hungry!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly and great communication
We booked a 6 day mid-range safari from Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was a great trip which was organised by Gasper. He was very responsive throughout the whole process and even during the safari whenever we had an issue, he was available to help sort it out. The accommodation he booked was excellent, way better than what we’d expected.
We saw all the animals we wanted to see. It would have been great if we could have spent more time looking for animals other than the Big 5 and have guides who provide better explanations of the animals and their behaviours but we had a guide book which helped. That is to be expected however on a shared safari. This is a common issue however and not something unique to Tanzania Pilgrimage. I would certainly recommend them! They even managed to arrange vegetarian meals throughout for my partner.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very dedicated, friendly and professional
Our tour in Bale mountains was superb. Hussein, our guide, was always helpful, showed us amazing landscapes, all the animals one can see there and adapted to our requests and unexpected problems. We felt everything was always taken care of. Getachew, our guide in Addis was equally friendly and was always in contact to make sure all was going well. He was excellent in showing us the market, very patient all the time and always concerned about safety.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sibu is a really nice and funny guy!
Great company, reliable, our party felt safe all the way to the safari we booked
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I highly recommend
I recently returned from an unforgettable safari in Tanzania, and the entire experience was absolutely excellent. From start to finish, the team was caring, attentive, and truly committed to making sure every moment was memorable. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five—each sighting more incredible than the last.
The accommodations throughout the trip were comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully prepared, offering a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Every detail, from the game drives to the lodging, exceeded my expectations.
I highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an extraordinary and well-organized experience in Tanzania. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and worth every penny!
IN
Met the expectations
We didn’t see all the big animals but not for the lack of trying. All was well organized. But the trip back and forth to the park is long and six hours may be too much for a safari on one day.
Both drivers Thomas and Coloco were nice.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A short intensive time, with africans and Africa very close
Our tour was easy to book, due to very good communication. The locals staying with us were very friendly, polite und helpful. Always ready to explain answer to our questions. Very good value for money!!