IN
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This service is very helpful and important for us I am very happy some people are like this service
This service is very helpful and important for us I am very happy some people are like this service
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was great!
We picked a 7 days safari trip. The communication with Chris for booking and arrangements was very good, smooth and helpful. We asked for few modifications prior the trip and Chris has been very kind to accept it.
The living conditions and transport were great and as described. Our guide, John has been very good and nice. He made his best for us to enjoy and to show us as many animals and landscapes as possible. We did enjoy a lot our trip and experience thanks to SunUp.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smooth safari
Everything was perfect on our safari. Starting with the safari arrangement handling by Mary. Prompt and accommodated every question we had. The resorts recommended were spot on.
Our guide for the trip, John was the best we had. He knew from day one what our preferences were and tried his best to provide it. Very knowledgeable about animal behaviors and best angels to get the perfect picture.
Definitely would return and recommend to others
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everithing was excelent
Our guide picked us up, helped us with everithing, in Safari we finded every animals which one we wanted ... he helped us to buy train tickets... everithing was absolutelly safety for me and my family.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An EPIC safari adventure!
My mother and I recently returned from a 2 week safari tour organised through Soul of Tanzania, beginning in Kenya and then continuing on through Tanzania, and ending with a 3 day trip to Zanzibar.
I contacted numerous safari operators while planning this trip and chose Soul of Tanzania as they were the most prompt and detailed in their replies and also as they were more than happy to assist with personalising a private safari experience for 2, as I already had a rough itinerary worked out of places I wished to visit.
I dealt with Sandy over the 4-5 months prior to the trip, and through over 60+ emails, she was absolutely wonderful - replies were very prompt, no question went unanswered and the level of detail and flexibility in the planning process was second to none.
Planning a safari experience, particularly if it is a first-time one, can be daunting, especially if you have never visited Africa and are not entirely sure of what to expect, but the level of assistance I received from Sandy ensured the trip was the most memorable I have ever had.
Additionally, even though it was a private safari, costs were relatively similar if not lower than numerous other companies I contacted who were not able to cater for my specific itinerary.
Our only hiccup was that the bank transfer for the balance of our trip bounced back while we were already in Africa, and it was a bit of a hassle and also more expensive to have to pay via credit card, particularly as a lot of the more remote accomodation has very limited internet access.
The only advice I have here is that Soul of Tanzania need to make clear in their contract that the balance of the payment MUST be made one month prior to commencing the trip if making via bank transfer. This was not made clear in the contract and therefore we were charged a fee.
We visited the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks.
In the Maasai Mara in Kenya we were looked after by our wonderful guide Solomon, from Spirit of Kenya. From the first game drive, where Solomon took us to a lone male lion, who stood right next to my window and looked me straight in the eyes before walking slowly away, to the last drive in Tarangire where we were the only car to witness a leopard feeding in a tree next to us, we not only saw the Big 5, but such a variety of wildlife and birds that I never even knew existed!
In Tanzania, we were looked after by Dominick “Schumacher”, our modern Maasai! Dominick is incredible - a wealth of knowledge about every animal and bird around, as well as the national parks and Tanzania in general. He is very passionate about conservation and about his work and it really shows. Not only did we learn so much about the wildlife, but about Tanzania and its rich history and culture, especially the Maasai.
Dominick’s driving skills were pretty awesome, and even the daily Tanzanian massage wasn’t an issue for either my mother or I, especially me, who normally suffers from motion sickness!
I am a very keen photographer, and every day Dominick ensured that I had the best vantage points for excellent photo opportunities, he was accomodating for all manner of requests and questions, emergency toilet breaks, he seemed to have Spiderman senses to see and know where every animal would be, or where they would end up if they disappeared and he ensured that our safety and comfort was top priority at all times.
We chose mid-range accomodation during our safari, which was all excellent and which I would actually rate as on the high end when compared to many other accomodations I have stayed at around the world over the years.
Our accomodation in the Maasai Mara was in Ilkeliani Lodge, a beautiful tented camp looked after by the Maasai, where on our first night we had an exciting visit not only by an elephant but by a lion nearby! Our Maasai guards made sure all was safe and I can’t recommend Erik, our Maasai guide at the camp highly enough. Erik took us to a nearby Maasai village, where we were welcomed and shown around and he also took us on a walking tour to teach us about the land and plant life in the Maasai Mara.
The Serengeti Sopa Lodge was a large and very accomodating lodge, made all the more special by the beautiful staff, especially in the restaurant, who on finding out that it was my mother’s birthday during our trip, planned a surprise cake and had all the staff in the restaurant perform a traditional African song and dance for her on our last night there!
At Ngorongoro, we stayed at the wonderful Serena Lodge, which has the most incredibly breathtaking views I have ever seen.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a wonder that nobody travelling to Tanzania should ever miss - a feast for the eyes and the soul.
The Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara was not only the cheapest of the accomodation we had, but it was definitely the most luxurious - it was quite incredible, with stunning sunset views over the lake. It’s only very minor drawback was that it was the only place where I actually needed to use insect repellant!
In Zanzibar, we stayed at Dream of Zanzibar, on the North East coast. Zanzibar was the perfect way to end this trip of a lifetime, with beaches and water to die for!
While the beach is supremely beautiful, you will encounter numerous Maasai trying to sell you their wares and offering trips, and though I became friendly with many of them and had quite a laugh with them, it was quite a full on experience for some of the other hotel guests!
Zanzibar was definitely the most commercial and most ‘’Western’’ part of our trip, with the accomodation, amenities and experiences on the island catered to tourists, but nevertheless we were extremely well looked after and had a wonderful and relaxing time.
Asante sana to Sandy at Soul of Tanzania, Solomon in Kenya and Dominick in Tanzania for making this trip of a lifetime an absolute 5-star experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing lifetime experience
Just came back from Tanzania. We had an amazing safari and cultural experience. Safari Ventures has provided amazing service before, during, and after our trip. Our guide throughout our trip was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Accommodations were wonderful and very beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for anymore. A great company and we look forward to planning our next trip with Safari Ventures soon.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing to see the big 5 in their habitat.
The wildlife, weather, our guide Stanley from Venture Savannah were excellent. Most of Lodges we stay were great.
The biggest disappointment was to be caught on a FRAUD by the company “Kenya Walking Survivors Ltda”, I paid 50% 4 months in advance , had communication with Mr Otieno but 10 days before my trip all stopped. Ann at Ibis Nairobi help me to rebooked my Safari with Ms Pauline Mwarari from Venture, wonderful lady.
I’m a teacher from NY and love to travel.
AE
Indeed the 'PEARL OF AFRICA', Uganda is Remarkable
It was an awesome vacation back to Uganda courtesy of Avens Travel World. It is a land of exquisite African holiday encounters and extraordinary people, the journey from the city through the beautiful country-side is an experience of its own, where you get to see rolling hills with evergreen vegetation, local markets along the way with variety of tropical fruits, wooow!!!! I guess you wouldn't want to miss out the fruits, so tasty.
What I can't definitely forget apart from the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National park is the food-a wide selection, it is something you would¦if possible wish to carry with you. Uganda is truly Africa's pearl.
Kudos Avens, looking forward to my next vacation to explore the powerful Murchison falls.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari in Kenya
Our experience with Adventure 360 was fantastic. It seemed to us a professional company, well organized, always available and committed to providing a good service.
It was our first safari and Charity gave us all the support we needed to organize it. Our guide, Joseph, was tireless, always looking for the best scenes, the best framing, and always concerned about making the most of every experience.
I have no doubt recommending the Adventure 360.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African safari experience with Hello Tanzania!
My brother and I had our expectations blown out of the water on this trip!
Lodging: 5/5 - We stayed in two locations over the course of the trip, African Safari Glamping near Lake Manyara and Pumzika Camp within the Serengeti. Both locations were unforgettable and had incredibly kind and professional staffs. The food at Pumzika Camp definitely exceeded any expectations we had!
Safari: 5/5 - We had the same driver for all of our game drives who was very knowledgeable about the all of the different animals and locations we saw.
Communication: 4/5 - Sylwia was our point of contact for the entire trip. She was very professional and always very responsive to any questions. There were only two instances where this could have been improved. The first was one of the features of our trip (a canoe ride in Lake Manyara) was cancelled and we were only notified a week before the start of our trip. The second, in our first day at the lodge before our first Game Drive, we did not have an itinerary for when we needed to wake up by and when we were planning on leaving the next day until close to dinner. However, unexpected issues are always bound to come up and Sylwia was very quick to resolve them as they occurred.
I would definitely recommend Hello Tanzania to anyone planning on visiting Tanzania!