35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari and wildlife but…
Tanzania is an incredible country for wildlife and safari. The landscapes, animals and experiences were genuinely amazing and something we will always remember.
At the same time, poverty is very visible, and understandably there is a strong reliance on tourism for income. Unfortunately, the tipping culture became one of the biggest negatives of our trip.
Tipping was brought up incessantly throughout the trip, sometimes multiple times a day, and it often felt as though every smile, interaction or small gesture came with an expectation of a tip. It gets tiring very quickly and takes away from otherwise genuine interactions.
We tipped very well throughout our trip and have no issue rewarding great service. What we disliked was the constant expectation and pressure surrounding it. We are not American and do not come from a culture where customers are expected to effectively supplement everyone’s wages through tips.
Tanzania was spectacular, particularly the wildlife and safari, but the tipping culture was exhausting enough that it would make us think twice about returning. Businesses should pay their staff properly and allow tipping to be what it is supposed to be: an optional reward for excellent service, not an expected part of someone’s wage.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hunt the big five in complete safety
Having a cautious guide with a hunter's instinct is the best, thanks James. Kentau is a precise and reliable operator, and Dominic was very helpful in designing a long and satisfying safari. The facilities are very good, except perhaps the tented camp in the Masai Mara, which is the most beautiful park and where I recommend spending a little more. Overall rating 9.5/10
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Botswana by Giuseppe Mandrone
Botswana has very beautiful animals in a wild nature
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great safari!! Best ever holder day!
Tanzania did not disappoint! Day 1 we saw the big 5. Day 2 we had seen the ugly 5 and the 9 big. The next 4 days bought amazing experiences seeing large herds of animals and the wildebeest migration. If you want a real safari you need to go to the Serengeti and its surrounding parks and crater! Absolutely fabulous Tour operator and fantastic country!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly professional and customer focused!
Kajie were incredibly professional and always responsive to all our questions, requests and changes. They arranged a fantastic itinerary tailored to our timelines and interests. The driver/guide and vehicle were fabulous and again m, our driver went out of his way to look after us and advocate for us at various activities such as primate tracking and birdwatching. We loved every minute!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tapestry of Africa tours was a picture perfect experience
We had a great time on our tour visiting Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. Both our safari guide in Kenya, Masha, and our guide in Tanzania, Ernest, did a wonderful job in taking us through our park experiences. They worked really hard to make sure we got to see all the wildlife we wanted to see and were very knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about the wildlife, landscape, history and people of the regions. I would highly recommend this Safari tour company.
CA
Excellent! Would definitely recommend.
Jacqueline was a pleasure to deal with. The arrangements she made for me were perfect. She was extremely helpful, friendly and replied to all queries very quickly. I would absolutely book with her again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Trip with Gama Travel and tour agency was professional, excellent than what we expected
Our family of six—my wife Yvette, our four children aged 14, 12, 8,
and 4, and myself—had an incredible experience visiting Akagera
National Park with Gama Travel and Tour Agency.
As a Rwandan family, we were amazed by how professionally Gama Travel
handled our family safari. From the planning and communication to the
transportation and guidance, everything was organized with our
children’s comfort and safety in mind.
What made the experience especially enjoyable was traveling in a
comfortable open-roof safari vehicle. It gave all of us, including our
youngest child, a wonderful opportunity to see the landscapes and
wildlife clearly and enjoy the experience together as a family.
Akagera was absolutely beautiful. Our children were excited to see
wildlife in the park and were amazed by the experience of seeing
animals in their natural environment. Watching their excitement made
the safari even more special for us as parents.
Our children especially enjoyed seeing the elephants, giraffes,
zebras, antelopes, hippos, buffaloes, monkeys, birds, and other
wildlife. The safari also gave them an opportunity to learn about
nature and Rwanda’s wildlife outside the classroom.
One thing we particularly appreciated is that Akagera National Park is
a wonderful family-friendly destination in Rwanda, allowing families
with children to enjoy a genuine safari experience together. For us,
it was a perfect opportunity to introduce our children to the beauty
and importance of Rwanda’s natural heritage.
Our children even wanted to write their own thoughts about the experience:
14-year-old: “I really enjoyed the safari because I saw animals that
I had only seen in books and on television. Seeing them in the park
was completely different and exciting.
12-year-old: “My favorite part was seeing the animals from the safari
terms like the difference between ice land and peninsula while observing them . I loved being able to look around and see everything, I felt connected to the environment and the guider explained us some geographic terms”
8-year-old: “I loved the animals, especially the giraffes and zebras.
I want to go on safari again!”
4-year-old: “I liked the animals! I saw them with Daddy and Mummy. I
want to come gain to see lions and giraffes!
As parents, seeing all four children enjoying the same experience
together was the greatest reward and a good holiday memories which they will share with their friends when they will be back to school.
We sincerely thank Gama Travel and Tour Agency for giving our family
such a wonderful experience. They understood that traveling with four
children requires extra care and patience, and they handled everything
exceptionally well.
We sincerely recommend Gama Travel to families looking for a safe,
enjoyable, educational, and memorable safari experience in Rwanda.
Akagera is beautiful and experiencing it together as a family made it
even more special.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mara Triangle Safaris was the perfect choice for our trip
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience! Our driver, Charlie, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire trip. We saw an incredible variety of animals, and Charlie made sure we always felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of every step of the way.
Philomena was also a pleasure to work with. She made the scheduling and coordination easy and seamless, which allowed us to simply relax and enjoy the experience.
From the planning to the safari itself, everything was handled beautifully. We came away with amazing memories and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
An Exceptional Safari Experience and Guide
Our small group toured Serengeti and Tarangire Parks and the Ngorongoro Crater with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. Every detail of the trip was expertly planned and event our guide, Brian N, and his associates…from pick up and drop off at the Arusha airport to every detail in between. Rain is an expert at locating and identifying wildlife from the smallest bird to the largest mammals. Brian is a pleasure to travel with and was attentive to the safari expectations and needs of each of our group. Am amazing experience ensured by the best guide and organization!!!