20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience I will never forget
This safari experience was authentic, fun, adventurous and secure. I can’t thank Mohamed effort for his warm Tanzanian greeting and hospitality while staying in Arusha and making sure we were well looked after. His local suggestions for places to go and guiding us there was awesome, particularly the orphanage visit. With his good friend Andrew always there to transport us where we needed to go with a smile and great help with Swahili lessons. David Simba was an excellent safari guide with great knowledge of the national parks, animals and culture. His singing and spirit were infectious. Nothing was a trouble and you could always count on him for a great story and prime spot to see the animals. The cooked meals prepared by Shidyea were top level and prepared with a smile. He also considered my friends dietary requirements making sure food was gluten free. It was a great camping experience where the tents, mattresses and sleeping bags provided a most comfortable stay. The whole time David made us feel safe and secure. Amazing service by all and it will be an experience I will hold close to me for a long time. Asante Sana Asante Sana
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dishonest cheats!
Try to avoid this safari company at all costs! Reasons below:
1. We were quoted 120 USD for 2 people for a private safari. After reaching, we were put together with 3 more people, who paid 45 USD each, but the price was not reduced for us. Later, after finding out, when we asked for a refund, it was denied by the company.
2. The safari promised was for 12 hours. The guide cum driver (the owner's son) stopped abruptly at 12:30 for a 3 hour break. They probably have a connection with this hotel, and though we all carried our own food, we had to stay in the hotel for this time.
3. The homestay was in the owner's house. The flush does not work properly, the bathroom does not drain, so you are in a pool of dirty water.
4. The owner's wife would knock and enter the room without waiting for a reply.
5. We were forced to leave at the same time as the owner and his sons left for office, since they wanted to economize on one round to drop us at the bus station.
6. After all of this, and cheating us of 30 USD, the owner was trying hard to sell their Masaai Mara package to us, though we kept telling things were already arranged.
Our trip was amazing, except for this single experience.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant 6 days Safari Experience
We had a great experience from the start to the end of the tour. The communication was very good. Our driver David was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience. The tented lodges were great, the food was amazing and we were always very well looked after. We highly recommend Shemeji Safari Tanzania!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulous, flawless trip from start to finish
We highly recommend both eTrip Africa and David Moshi, our guide. This trip was a celebratory, luxury trip for my husband and I that took a year to plan. eTrip replied promptly to our inquiries both before and during our trip. They listened to us and made well thought-out suggestions to improve the whole experience. In addition, they provided a detailed cost breakdown that allowed us to decide how best to spend our budget. From arrival in Nairobi to our departure from Zanzibar, every pick-up and every transfer occurred exactly to plan.
Huge thanks to both Ben and Aurélie at eTrip who patiently responded to every question and organised every detail. We celebrated both our 30th wedding anniversary and my husband’s birthday. This information must have been passed to the camps and lodges by eTrip since we definitely were given star treatment and superior rooms in a number of locations!
The trip comprised a week on safari then four nights in Zanzibar. We stayed overnight in Nairobi on arrival then flew to the Masai Mara to spend two nights at the Entim Camp, located on the Mara river. From there we hopped over the border to the Four Seasons Lodge in the Serengeti for two nights (via two short flights and a drive across the border). This was followed by a night at the Sopa Lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater. From Ngorongoro we travelled to the Manyara Tree Lodge for two nights, finishing our safari with a night at the Lemala Camp at Mpingo Ridge. We flew from Arusha to Zanzibar, staying at the Zanzi Resort for four nights before flying from Zanzibar back to Nairobi for the direct return flight to London.
A Masai guide and driver (Duncan and Daniel) employed by Entim accompanied us on game drives in the Mara (both of whom were great). Fans of the big cats, their skill enabled us to have numerous, amazing encounters with lions, leopards and cheetahs. It was an incredible start to our safari. David Moshi, our eTrip driver/guide for the remainder of the trip, met us when we landed in Tanzania. David was a wonderful guide who is clearly well known and respected on the safari circuit; it was an absolute pleasure to spend a week in his company. Not only was he hugely knowledgeable about every species we encountered, with an incredible talent for spotting game and wildlife, he was patient (with every silly question), good company and enormous fun. He took time to learn about our preferences. He drove slowly when needed to sneak up on animals to get great close-up shots without disturbing them. He was also terrific at explaining the animals’ behaviour and what he was looking out for. Additionally, he paid attention to our energy levels and adapted plans when tiredness kicked in (and when an old back injury resurfaced for me) allowing us time to enjoy the facilities in the camps and lodges too.
Thank you eTrip for an experience of a lifetime. Time to start saving so that we can return again….
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic!
I would highly recommend Hilmar as a tour guide to everyone who visits Zimbabwe. He drove us patiently from Victoria Falls to Harare. The car was very comfortable. What I really appreciate is that Hilmar was always ready to answer any questions we had, or accommodate any stops we decided to make. Thank you Hilmar!
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the eden garden
Safari througout Manyara park, Serengeti park and Ngorongoro park. Organization on time, precise. Our giude, Babuu, always kind, good at driving and searching for the animals we're interested in. Lodge really clean and cozy. Never sparing time because of a plenty calendar in wonderful and exciting landscapes. Perfect travel.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best choice for real safari adventurers
We were two people for a budget four days safaris in Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth. Our experience was wonderful. Good communication, best price offered, and great car. The guys made their best to reshape the initial proposal based on our preferences, and at the end the tour went beyond our expectations. Our driver and guide was driving sporty but definitely safely, and had deep knowledge of all the places, which allowed to spot very many animals, including leopards and lions. Absolutely recommended to those how love exploring alternative routes.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari tour
Yaneta safari made our trip unforgettable!
They offered us a safari in lake Mburu, Queen Elizabeth park and Kazinga channel, for 4 days.
They tailored the trip right on our requests, and, when they changed a bit the program, they immediately informed us, and they did it to even better accommodate us and to allow us to see the whole Queen Elizabeth park.
Our guide, Joseph, has been far more beyond expectations: he showed and explained us every single animal, he has been very careful and attentive to our needs, and of course nice and funny.
I would TOTALLY recommend a safari tour with Yaneta!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Everything was really good organized. We had a great safari!
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Maire Broderick
Beautiful place to visit.