BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari at best price!
Our private 6-day safari with driver-guide JACOB and cook RACHIDI was absolutely fantastic. Meru Slopes was not only the cheapest I could find for our program, they were also the most flexible for all our personal preferences. We had an optional walking safari + a bicycle tour (Lake Manyata) included.
Guide Jacob is a very efficient and patient organizer. He spotted so many animals : tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, hippo's and many many wildebeests, zebras etc.
Jacob even organised a surprise birthday song-dance for my birthday and our sweet Rachidi baked a beautiful birthday cake :-)
Strongly recommended!!
Inge & Matt (Belgium)
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible, flexible, professional, perfect!
From the moment we got in touch with Rajab and the moment we were picked up from the airport, I knew our adventure with Sopai African Safari will be amazing, thrilling and unforgettable!
My husband and I opted for the 8 days Mid-range Everlasting Tanzania Experience + Wildebeest calving Season Package. This was our honeymoon trip and we had the honeymoon of our dream thanks to Sopai African Safaris. Can’t be thankful enough!
Throughout our 8 days Safari we were able to visit 4 National Parks: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park (Central and southern parts), Ngorongoro Crater & Conservation area.
We also included a visit to a Masai Village to learn more about this African tribe, their way of living and their customs and habits. We also provided some school supplies to the Maasai children and some sweets. If you’re planning a Maasai experience make sure to bring some school supplies, these kids need it!
January was the perfect time in the Serengeti National Park according to the migration calendar, especially in the southern part of the Serengeti known as the Ndutu Area, as it was Wildebeest and Zebra’s calving season with lots of predators’ actions. So Rajab made sure to organize an itinerary including 2 nights in Ndutu area. No matter when you’d like to visit, you can trust the team of Sopai African Safari to use their expertise and experience to organize your Safari with the best spots according to the seasons!
We were stunned by the beauty of the different national parks we visited and the different landscapes we discovered along the way: lush rainforests, volcanic lakes, desert areas, mountains and altitude plains, plains and green savannahs… everyday we enjoyed unforgettable scenery!
And I’m even not speaking about the wildlife… As wildlife lovers we had high expectations about this Safari and we were not disappointed at all! Tanzania is a true wildlife heaven. We were lucky to spot all Big 5 (several buffalos, elephants, lions, rhinos and even a leopard hiding in a tree) and much more. Our guide was really good at spotting wildlife, going to dedicated places to look for species and avoiding when possible other groups by going off the beaten paths for us to enjoy private wildlife spotting. Everyday day he undertakes the challenge of the day (eg spotting a leopard, a crocodile, lion cubs or rhinos). He was professional and super knowledgeable about the different National Parks we visited, the wildlife, the flora and the culture. He took care about our safety and was always flexible to adjust all our needs and wishes during our game drives. He showed us the best spots and we met plenty of amazing animals thanks to his experience and dedication!
As owners of an ethical trekking company in Sumatra (specialised in orangutans spotting and other primate species), we give a lot importance in the way we approach and treat wildlife and it was really important to us to choose a company which does it in an ethical in responsible way. We always kept enough distance with wildlife and made sure to not disturb them too much. Our guide Vincent made sure to respect all the rules of the National Parks we visited. When spotting wildlife, we were never rushed and were encouraged to take our time when silently observing them which was really enjoyable.
The food throughout the safari was incredible. We were stunned by the quality of the lunch during our game drives. We always had a large selection of freshly cooked dishes served in proper containers with proper plates and cutlery (and not in single use lunch boxes like all the other groups we met). Yummy fruits were provided as well. The dinner prepared at our evening accommodations were always delicious!
We had 4 different accommodations during our 8 days itinerary, which were selected together with us during the booking process. Each of them was amazing. We had a mix between lodges and tented camps always with amazing scenery. The rooms were always fully furnished, super comfy and with scenic views! The staff of each accommodation were super caring and made sure we had a perfect stay. In each accommodation had a kind attention for our honeymoon which was really sweet. The food was always delicious! It is also our accommodations which prepared our (yummy) everyday lunch. Couldn’t have asked for more, everything was perfect!
I could write an entire book about our safari adventures. To make it short, this was one of the best experience I have ever done on and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in outdoor adventures, nature and wildlife.
Thank you to Rajab for being in constant communication with me regarding the package organization and all the questions I had prior of our trip. But also for being available anytime and super fast in answering. Super grateful for all the kind attentions he organized (personalized car for our honeymoon, personalized wine bottles during the safari, special attentions for our honeymoon in each accommodation, personalized reusable water bottle as welcome gift)
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We spent great 3 days with Guide Castro. Besides being very polite and helpful, he managed to show us wild animals like lion, leopard, cheetahs, zebra, hippo and many others. We also had a chance to see those animals in action - when they ate someone and mating(lions
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great tour with lots of animals and amazing guides in Arusha National Park
The 1 day Arusha national park tour with hike was amazing. A great experience and the two guides we had were great. You get so close to the animals and they are all so calm in their natural habitat, the guides did a great job of explaining, directing, and spotting everything. The hike to be with the giraffes is a must! But we got to see a good variety of African wildlife. A must visit for sure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service and great value
We booked at very short notice - the night before - a day safari in Arusha National Park. The company was very efficient and helpful and the safari was great. The driver was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We asked to do a walking safari with a park ranger, also at short notice and it took longer than he expected but rather than cutting short our game drive we ended up getting much longer than we had been promised. We had a very extensive tour of the park and saw a great many animals and birds. Altogether a great day,including an excellent lunch.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pilanesberg with MoAfrica
I did the 3 day Ivory Tree Game Lodge tour through Pilanesberg National Park with MoAfrika and I would definitely recommend these guys. It was so easy to book through Anthony and everything throughout the 3 days ran like clockwork. From being picked up by Sunny (the best Giraffe spotter there ever was), right from my Johannesburg hotel, to the multiple safaris through the park, it was the most awesome experience. Ivory Tree lodge is stunning and Themba, the safari tour guide we had, was amazing. We were so close to giraffes, elephants, zebras and lions, you could almost reach out and touch them. I was a solo traveller and felt so safe with these guys. Don’t go with anyone else. Go with MoAfrika!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolute best to work with!
Darren was great to work with! As a first time safari goer, he answered all my questions and made me feel so confident going into my adventure. He made everything so easy to book and the communication was amazing. I booked three nights at the Senalala Lodge and it was the best experience. Seriously, the managers, guides and staff treat you like family. It was the most magical trip I’ve ever taken and cannot wait to come back! The guides James, Johan and Taya are so knowledgeable, Corila is an amazing host and the food and rooms were incredible. Cannot recommend enough! From start to finish, was a dream. Best holiday ever!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, comprehensive, responsive, delight to work with, and an in-country expert.
Dancing Zebra was recommended to us by friends who had an amazing safari, and we in turn have done the same. We had great back-and-forth during the planning stages, and they were very flexible accommodating everything we were asking for that wasn't the usual experience. As the trip near we received a personalized booklet of 30+ pages that had answers to every travel question we could imagine and many that we couldn't. Once our trip began, there was never a moment when we were left to wonder what would happen next. (Well, there was an airline strike in Kenya, but that had nothing to do with Dancing Zebra and we were ultimately well taken care of!) I could tell you all about the once-in-a-lifetime experiences we had, our personal driver who did so much to make our trip above and beyond, and the incredible animal and scenic encounters. But instead I will just say that both of us agree that every moment of our trip exceeded every expectation. Thanks to Dancing Zebra for making it all possible. Dancing Zebra is so much more than a travel agent. Their understanding of the area and their personal relationships with all of the vendors combine to create a seamless, top-notch experience.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional tour operator with friendly staff and people on the right place.
We already finished our 6-days safari with an amazing feelings. Thank’s to Robert (the manager), Harun, Lillien and especially to Aruni - our driver, guide and fixer in one person, for making this experience unforgettable. We saw 4/5 of BIG FIVE animals and many more from the breathtaking Kenyan wildlife. Each national park offered to us something different and it was really worth it to choose the itinerary, which include Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha (Hell’s gate), Amboseli and Taita Hills. I can highly recommend the accomodation in Mantjaro camp, where we felt like at home (thank’s to Henry) with a spectacular view to Kilimanjaro, even we had a great time at Taita Hills, where they served delicous food and drinks. To be honest, where I see a room for improvement, is in Enchoro Camp (Maasai Mara) and Newstead Hotel (Lake Naivasha), where staff was very friendly and helpful, but the rooms should be renowated. I hope this feedback will helps Karibu Safaris in Kenya to grow their business, because they are customer first agency.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy to communicate with.
Grayton was very accommodating to my requests. I had some troubles related to changing currency when I arrived in Kenya, but they were helpful in making sure it did not ruin my trip. My guide, Felix, was very helpful and friendly. I was on a private safari, so it was good to have someone very personable to ride with for 8 days. Most of the lodges were great to stay at.