CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
Etosha provided an amazing experience. Our guide from Wild Wind Safaris (Rambo) was excellent and taught us about the animals and their behavior. We would have missed 90% of what we saw if not for his keen eyes. The scenery, accommodations, food and transportation was top notch. The trip was beyond my expectations.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nothing left to chance
I have been an avid traveler for most of my adult life and have never used a company to help me book anything, assuming that it was more expensive and would not meet my expectations. I have never been more wrong. Thea and Carmen from Wayfairer were both responsive, helpful, and honest throughout the entire process. We had about seven flights during our vacation and each one of them was expertly scheduled to allow time for transfers and travel between terminals. There were so many places that things could have gone very wrong, but in each one of them, Carmen had already planned for the solution. As I named in my title, nothing was left to chance, and I cannot explain how much I appreciated this.
Selous Game Reserve - Serena Camp: The food was incredible. This chef impressed us over and over again. The luxury tents are well appointed and very comfortable. To note: you cannot walk alone at night, as there are resident hippos in this open camp. The water pressure in the shower is not great, but if you use the hand wand, the pressure is more than adequate. Oscillating fans are provided but there is no air-conditioning. The wine they offer is great as well. We drank the Lion's Hill Cabernet and were very happy. For the safaris themselves, you are in an open six person jeep. You should know that it is not a smooth ride. The guides (ours were Noah and Khalid) are knowledgeable and helpful. You can see impalas/warthogs/other small game pretty much immediately, but to see the larger game, you will need to drive an hour or more away. Make sure that you have bug repellant (its not mosquitos, its tsetse flies that bite through clothes). I didn't find it to be that helpful, but I'm sure it helped more than I realized. We were able to see lions (that has just made a kill), elephants, water buffalo, water buck, wildebeest, giraffes, a leopard (had never seen this on any of my other trips to Africa), hippos and crocks. I highly recommend the river safari on the Rufigi River from the Serena Lodge. This was a highlight for me. Other memorable moments: breakfast in the bush, sundowner event (sunset), coffee over looking a dry river bed with animals.
Zanzibar - La Gemma: This resort is beautiful. Again, the food is wonderful and the Pinotage that they serve as a house wine is great. The Sunset Bar is also a great hangout spot. The staff is very helpful, and if you aren't able to walk much, you can easily call for a golf cart to transport you. The grounds are so nice though, I recommend the walk. We did several excursions in Zanzibar that were all coordinated by Carmen and Wayfairer but executed by SunTours. To note: La Gemma is at the northern tip of the island, which is arguably the best and most beautiful, but it is 1.5 hours from the airport and Stone Town. Be prepared to ride. The vans and SUVs are very comfortable with dual AC controls. The guides and drivers are also wonderful. Specifically I worked with Juma. He made sure we did everything we wanted and were well taken care of. Our excursions included the Jozani Forest Tour, Prison Island Tour, Nungwi Village Tour, Zanzibari cooking class with a local, and a sunset cruise on a typical dhow (handmade) boat. If there was anything that I didn't understand about the resort is that you are not allowed to have bottles of wine sent to your room without a charge. Even though it is wine that is included all inclusively. You also cannot get the bottle at the bar and bring it back. I didn't care for this but it was a small inconvenience.
Given the opportunity, I would have no hesitation working with Wayfairer, visiting Selous Serena Camp, or La Gemma in Zanzibar. All were wonderful companies with incredible people. Cheers!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice Safari FAR EXCEEDED my expectations! This truly was a trip of a lifetime!
I cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had with Tanzania Choice Safaris! Kakasii and his team provided us with such care. They went above and beyond for our every need. We were fortunate enough to experience Tanzania from many aspects, and each experience brought a deeper understanding and love for the country, the people and the wildlife. This was a trip of a lifetime and exceeded all my expectations. I can't wait to return and to have Tanzania Choice Safaris take care of every detail, once again.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
lovely experience, welcoming staff, kind, smiling and ready to solve any difficulties. professional driving, good food, exciting adventure and in total safety thanks to the attention and friendliness of the staff. strongly suggested.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience in ruaha park
Our guide Thomas was really nice, always trying to give us the best experience ever. In two days, he proposed us a view of everything, each day something different. The people were nice and thoughtful.
I recommend it and I recommend Thomas as a guide, he will make sure you enjoy every moment
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Ruaha National Park
First Safari experience, everything was perfect! Thomas was a great guide all along the trip, always thoughtful and knows a lot about wildlife over there. It was a 2 days Safari within the park and it was enough to bring back a lot of memories. I would contact again Thomas for any experiences in Tanzania (safari or other) with no doubts!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient & Caring safari outfitter based in Nairobi
Shoor Safaris planned & meticulously managed our private wilderness Safari in Kenya and we are fully satisfied with the services provided by this company. Vehicles used were top notch.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They make dreams come true
The service was first class, the whole experience was more that we had expected. Personal guidance at the airports, luxury hotels, the best tour guides and a trip completely personalized all the way to our interests. One we had a problem initially at the airport, we were able to reach them 24/7 and they were all over it. We would recommend only travelling with them...so professional.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made our trip magic.
We are very satisfied and happy that we choose Katona. Everything from the kommunication before we left Sweden until the moment we had to say good bye to our driver Elias after 3 great days, has really lived up to our expectations. Elias took very good care of us, and did that little extra that made a lot to us. The gorilla trekking from Buhoma was magic and everyone involved dit a great job. Some roads we went on were bad, but no one is to blame for that. Our days at Lake Bunyonyi were also great. We can highly recomend this 3-day-tour.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari experience!
Guide Felix very knowledgeable of all the areas and fauna, we managed to see amazing lions and leopards in action, always going the extra mile even during game en route!
Hotels selection not satisfactory in Arusha, rest of the locations pretty fine.