50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Wonderful!
My wife and I just finished a 17-day Uganda safari and we couldn't be happier with how it went. The organizer, Jesse-Tom was quick to respond to our questions and always able to accommodate our requests for alterations and additions to our itinerary. We did a mid-range private safari and found the accommodations and food to be wonderful at every place we went. Our driver/guide Gerald was incredibly knowledgeable and great at spotting wildlife. With Gerald's help, we saw plenty of lions, giraffes, leopards, elephants, exotic birds, and other wildlife. We did game drives, boat trips on the Nile, night safaris, and walking safaris. One of the things that made Uganda a great choice was that most of our wildlife encounters occurred without any other vehicles around, making the experience very intimate. Of course one of the best things about visiting Uganda is the opportunity to see a wide variety of primates. On our trip, we had close encounters with gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys! It should also be mentioned that the varied landscapes and people of Uganda are also fascinating and beautiful.
If you are considering a trip to East Africa to see wildlife, I would definitely encourage you to consider Uganda as your destination of choice, and Lifetime Experience Safaris as the company to go with for a wonderful, personalized experience.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Safari and we couldn't be happier
We had no idea what to expect because it was our first time, but it turned out fantastic! We chose Nyerere National Park because it was close to Dar Es Salaam and we didn't want to fly to Arusha or elsewhere, though the road took longer than expected because on the way there, a Prime Minister stopped to inspect something, causing the entire road to be closed, and on the way back, passing the airport, it was time for a President to arrive. So it appears that we did not only see wild animals! But, speaking of Nyerere, we liked how big it is, we only encountered other people a couple of times. Its landscape is very diverse, with bush, savannah, and rivers interspersed. We saw elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocs, impalas, numerous birds, and two lions. We only saw zebras once and from a great distance. Overall, we couldn't be happier. The organization and accommodations is decent and the food was delicious. We appreciated our driver's daring in finding and spotting the animals. It was a real game!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Journey to the grasslands
One of the best places to experience wildlife up close in their natural habitat plus the grasslands give us an added advantage to spot them more easily than other country national parks.
We had booked our trip with Safari Gates and they did an overall good job from the start but coordination was a little amiss between the driver and the main team.
However, the trip was fulfilling which was the main thing. We visited three parks, Amboseli, Nakuru, and Masai Mara over 6 days. The best experience was Masai Mara where we were lucky enough to witness a hunt by a pack of lions. Landscape-wise, Nakuru was stunning with the beautiful lake spreading across the park with flamingos dotting the shores.
The whole experience left me wanting more, to plan a future visit soon.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Service
We have seen big 5. Accomodations, service and food were excellent & safe.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Choice !!
We did our search and concluded to have a 3 day ( 2 nights ) safari from Arusa to Serengeti and Ngorongoro at the end of November.
James was ALWAYS there answering all of our questions no matter how silly or not they may seemed.
He organised us to stay in lodges instead of Camping ( of course with an extra charge but this was what we wanted to do ) and actually was able to change the schedule of the organised Safari 2 days before the safari in order to please us.
In addition, when we asked for an extra excursion before our flight, he suggested the Materuni village with the coffee beans and the coffee experience instead of a day hike in Kilimanjaro . We LOVED the extra excuersion!
John his driver for the excursion was super cool and friendly, always there to answer all of our questions and willing to explain more about their culture.
We loved our choise and are thankfull that we found African Polecat Safaris, James and John .
DEFINATELY suggest them ! Reach them, explain in detail what you have in mind, what you want them to prepare for you and feel relaxed that everything will go as planned.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
We had the trip of a lifetime with beach holidays in Zanzibar at either end and an amazing 5 day safari in the middle covering Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. The trip was meticulously and efficiently organised by the very accommodating Marta and every detail was paid attention to so that it all went smoothly, as planned and without hitch. The safari itself exceeded our expectations; we saw all the big five and a lot more besides. The quality and extent of the sightings was down to the expertise and experience of our brilliantly knowledgeable guide Erasto. He was fantastic - we learnt a lot about the animals and the environment. He also catered for us incredibly well with the most amazing lunches in fantastic locations. We would highly recommend the company and the guide. The hotels on Safari were very special and well chosen and we experienced a truly exceptional holiday.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour
I used Malagasya travel for my trip to Madagascar in October 2022. I contacted them via their website and I received a response very quickly. At first, they gave me a custom itinerary but it was too long for me as I didn't have that much time in hand. So I gave them my requirements and the locations that I wanted to visit. They immediately reverted with a customized itinerary based on my needs. Their service was impeccable right from the start. The driver they assigned me spoke excellent English and the whole tour was a breeze. They even organized a dinner for me on the last night of my tour. Last but not the least, they helped me with the postcards that I wanted to send to my friends across Europe, North America, and Asia. I'd highly recommend that you book your tour of Madagascar with them whenever you're planning to visit it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent services and customer service
Excellent service from Super Eagles Travel and Tours. Best choice of hotels and well organized transfers.
DE
Wonderful experience!
Wayne from Kruger Safari Co. was a very reliable, professional and helpful partner in preparing and organizing for a three day Kruger park safari. We were based in Pretorius Camp and did great game drives and game walks seeing many beautiful animals. Accommodation was organized in luxury tents and the food which has been prepared by Hilda was gorgeous. Wayne also provided us with a lot of helpful information’s regarding travel, safety and health issues. I strongly recommend to organize your safari with Wayne and we’re looking forward already to our next trip to Kruger.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Punctual, professional, knowledgeable, Friendly
We did a one day tour to the falls and coffee plantation with drop off at Arusha. It was a really enjoyable experience. The falls was breathtaking. The guide was super friendly and we had loads of fun singing and dancing at the coffee plantation. We had requested to be dropped off at Arusha at 6pm. The guide planned and managed the time so well, that we were exactly in Arusha at 6pm sharp.