US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Linda Koenig
Lots of animal in the Crater. A must see.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mont Eco Game Reserve Safari
The place exceeded our expectations by far and so did the service and the food. The team was very friendly and helpful.
The Safari tours were wonderful. Our guide was very very knowledgeable. We have seen the Big 5 and much more.
We all heartedly recommend the place and will go back in the coming years.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An enjoyable trip...
Our Tanzania vacation was great. We enjoyed seeing the Big 5 and many other animals. Wilda beasts and Zebras galore during migration. We saw 2 animals when we were on the hot air balloon. It was a fun experience. The landings are bumpy! The problem we had was that there were controlled burns while we were on safari. Many areas were filled with smoke which made sighting more difficult. The accommodations were superior but there was a lot of backtracking from parks to hotel. I would recommend a fly in safari or staying on site in the parks if possible. The tour guides were exceptional; Chris, Eric, Enoch, and Christian. Enoch was exceptionally kind, helping mom (83 years old) climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro! On our extra day we went to Serval Wildlife Rescue Park. A hands on experience; touch, pet and feed giraffes, impalas, an adult male lion, and many other animals.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shocking, in that this level of beauty should be more well-known to the world
My first time to Africa, South or otherwise, and I was honestly stunned about the enormous beauty of the place. The Safari was top-notch - the only regret being that i could not tip the driver since i didn’t get to an ATM in time. He didn’t demand anything, but i felt very bad not giving anything since his performance was outstanding. He had not only in-depth knowledge about everything going on in the park, but also very good humor and an almost eerie talent for languages - he could say wild boar in both Chinese and Hebrew, two languages I happen to speak well - and was really a fun person to spend an afternoon with.
There were a couple of organizational hiccups in the beginning, but the agency sorted them out most satisfactory. In case your Yekke or German like me: Relax. In my two weeks in SA things consistently turned out to be much different than planned for, but always well. Just go with the flow!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible trip, impressive company
Soul of Madagascar was the right choice for our vacation. We chose their 7 day Andasibe - Palmarium itinerary, and Thérèsia was kind enough to modify it to better suit our travel goals.
What a trip it was! Madagascar is a beautiful country. While I certainly wish I had months to spend there, the week we had was incredible. We are nature lovers, and to spend time observing lemurs was a dream come true. Not to mention being able to hike and take in a little beach time too.
Eric was a great guide--extremely friendly and easy to travel with. Rivo was a good driver and he was really nice as well. Our car broke down, and they worked together to have us on the road again quickly. I'm sure it was stressful behind the scenes, but as the guests....we ended up on our boat ride up the pangalanes channel right around sunset. A beautiful result of an accidental delay.
The hotels chosen were good. We had amenities, on site restaurants with great food, and nice rooms. I politely recommend doing research on accommodations in Madagascar. Standards may be different than you're accustomed to. Additionally, keep in mind most places are cash only. We only found a couple places that accepted cards, and only Visa. This didn't cause any issues for us, I only mention it for future travelers reading this :)
Overall, it was an amazing experience. We've traveled quite a bit, and hope to return to Madagascar one day. If and when we do, we will certainly book with Soul of Madagascar again.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superior guide (Lordlugrd), Excellent accommodation, prompt communication; a welcoming experience
Our Guide Lordlugrd made our the trip safe, informative and fun. He cared about the animals and knew their behaviors and where and how to spot everything.. He was well liked by the other guides and by staff at all the accommodations. All the staff at African Big Cats Safaris were quick to reply and pivot when plans changed. The vehicle was spotless every morning when we were picked even after all the mud around the hippos.. Lordlugrd took good care of us and was an excellent ambassador for the company.
The accommodations, the food and the people were all first rate.
This was a trip of a lifetime. We saw and experienced what I call "Going Back In Time". There are so many wild animals and interesting cultures to experience. Tanzania is like stepping into another world
Don't miss out on doing a night drive, a hot air balloon ride and a walking tour while on Safari.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
My wife Dianne and I chose Kojuu for the Tanzania leg of our honeymoon and are so happy that we did. Our safari guide and driver, Peter, was excellent. He was a highly skilled driver (necessary on muddy, unpaved roads!), very knowledgeable, and consistently surprised us with his ability to spot animals in the bush and in the distance. Over the past week, he was super caring, made sure the vehicle was spotless, and had a great network of fellow safari guides to make sure we saw all the best animal sightings. This was while making sure we were precisely on schedule. Asante sana Kojuu and Peter! Thank you for making this leg of our honeymoon so memorable.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very kind and helpfull
It was a one night trip, so the schedule was tight. Everything was on schedule!
Everyone was so helpful! I had great time
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
We were lucky enough to have John as our guide for our 5 day safari and we can highly recommend him. John was incredibly helpful, kind and attentive to our needs, especially with our son, making the experience even more special. He spoke very good Italian, which made communication easy and allowed us to understand every detail of the safari. You can clearly feel that for him the safari is not just a job, but a true passion, and this made every moment even more engaging. His professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication made our trip unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Thanks John Stefania Roberto Davide
(automatic translation from Italian)
PT
The best operator in Uganda!
He helped us a lot to buy our permits to see the gorillas.
He's our angel :)