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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful experience with a great guide
The tour seemed very well organized. Santos our guide was very informative and saw to our safety and well being. Santos suggested a bike tour on our cultural day which was a wonderful experience. The communication and details of our safari was good. We had hoped to see many animals on the safari, which we did. We were given time to observe the animals and never felt rushed. Thanks for a wonderful time.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful Botswana Safari
My husband and I went to Botswana and Victoria Falls for our honeymoon and I couldn't be happier I entrusted Safari Online to do the booking for us. Walter was our agent and he is top notch. From beginning to end he was extremely detailed, a great communicator, and just downright pleasant to work with. He consistently checked in with us as our trip time approached to make sure all details were in place and to make sure that all our questions were answered. When we took our trip, we couldn't believe how smoothly everything went. We just had to show up and there was someone waiting there to take us to our next lodge, plan, or car ride. We saw so many amazing animals on our safari and met some incredible people in Botswana and we will cherish those memories for life. Thank you again Walter for helping us create this amazing experience.
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
There are not words for this marvelous and exciting trip
Everything was excellent: the caps, lodges, all the staff, the guides, the food. I will never forget this marvelous experience. Thank you very much indeed.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING Safari!
Our family of 5 (3 kids aged 13, 11, and 9) recently returned from a safari arranged by Rama and his team at Hazina. We could not have been more delighted with our trip. Hazina takes care of every detail, from airport transfers, to lodge accomodations and beyond. Our safari guide, Praise, was wonderful! With his knowledge we were able to see all of the animals on our wish list, and so many more! One of our daughters wanted to see lions - we were able to see so many lions we lost count - including a huge pride with 10 cubs that walked directly in front of our safari vehicle.
We spent our time on the Serengeti in absolute awe, observing herds of Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffes, Elephants, Baboons, Lions, Cheetah, Leopards, Hyena, Hippos and we were even able to see the elusive Black Rhino in Ngorongoro Crater. Our safari was the trip of a lifetime and we are so grateful to Rama and Hazina Afrika for helping us make it happen. Hazina truly offers a personalized safari experience, and Rama put together an absolutely perfect 10 day, multi-park itinerary for our family.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Would highly recommend Compass Odyssey!
Just returned from a 12 day trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana planned through Compass Odyssey. Darren was so helpful in planning the trip. He worked to keep the costs within the budget we wanted and was always open to changes I came up with! Unlike a couple of other travel companies I had contacted, Darren never grew impatient with my questions or ideas for consideration for this trip. I would use this company again in a heartbeat if we are ever fortunate enough to return to Africa!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Budget Safari in Kenya with Arony.
Communications with Karibu were very good and prompt. I did notice that we stayed at a different camp in Mara and different hotel in Nakuru. Not sure if the others in the trip description were better? Especially Nakuru..
The service was good and Arony collected us on time at our accommodation as arranged. From there the fun began. Arony was the most fantastic driver and guide. He really made our trip so enjoyable. Arony drove incredibly well in the very difficult Kenyan traffic and the rough road to Mara and Miti Mingi camp. The camp was comfortable and the game driving and sightings in Mara exceptional. Arony was very knowledgeable and he made sure that we saw all the game that was possible. Navaisha and Nakuru were also good and we had a wonderful game drive in Nakuru seeing black and white Rhino as well as Rothschild giraffe. The CitiMax hotel was very disappointing. The rooms were fine but the dinner was a shocker. In fact 2 of our group had upset stomachs. Also one can't relax anywhere and cant even buy a beer! We also had 8 people in the van which was not ideal. It was only for about 24 hours but when booking the tour it did state maximum of 6. We then continued to Amboseli and Kimana camp. A very long drive but handled incredibly well by Arony. Kimana camp was the best camp. Staff very friendly and food was good. Arony again was a star with the game drives and he was always ready to satisfy our needs. In general a most enjoyable trip. It was definitely was made more enjoyable by Arony who did his job exceptionally well. 10 out of 10. Knowledgable and interactive. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much Arony.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company ,great guide and excellent safari with my guide Castro
Excellent safari with outgoing guide Castro was amazing tour guide and a driver ,masai mara was such amazing experience to me as a solo traveller ,he show us all the places and explain each and every animals thanks to Robert and his team to my safari big up Castro
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Such a memorable experience wonderful guide and driver
I just returned from a twelve day tour in Uganda led by Sedrick.He and the driver were great pleasant,good,humored and really excellent, attentive,punctual and really fun to hang with.Highly recommended.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime: 7-Day/6-Night Safari with Shemeji
When we decided to visit the beautiful country of Tanzania and go on our very first safari, we had no idea which tour operator to go with. After reading countless reviews online and receiving several quotes from a number of companies we ultimately chose to book with Shemeji. We did not regret that choice for one second! The owner, Emma, is a wonderful woman - she guided us through the entire booking process, making sure that we were able to customize the safari exactly the way we wanted and that all our needs are met. She made suggestions based on our desires, addressed our concerns, answered all our questions and always replied to our messages promptly while remaining professional yet sympathetic. The transfer of the money was incredibly easy since Shemeji (in addition to the bank account in Tanzania) has a Dutch bank account so we were able to pay in Euros and did not need to pay any transaction fees.
On August 6th, we finally began our adventure. A 7-Day/6-Night (tented) lodge Safari with the following route: Tarangire National Park -> Lake Manyara -> Serengeti Central -> Serengeti North -> Serengeti Central -> Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary was absolutely perfect for us. But the trip still wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was without such an amazing safari guide!
Our driver-guide, Freddy, picked us up at 8am in our hotel in Arusha with a smile on his face and the car ready to go. My girlfriend and I both agree, that Freddy was the main reason this safari was so wonderful. He is such a reliable, funny and just overall great guy – our brother in Tanzania – and also a very safe driver. With 10-years of safari experience he was always quick to spot all the animals, even when they were far away, and could tell us exactly which bird was flying overhead, even if they all looked the same to us. From the first day of the safari to the last, he always made sure we are comfortable, safe, and enjoying our time. He asked which animals we want to see most and made sure we did exactly that – and more! He knew so much about each and every animal and always had an answer for all of our questions. It is obvious that he is very passionate about his work. He went above and beyond: positioning the car differently so I could get a better picture of the animals, getting my girlfriend some Cola when she was feeling unwell before entering Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and letting us decide at what time to start and end each day of game drives. We miss him already!
Some of the (many!!!) highlights of our trip include being completely alone with 13 giraffes at the shore of Lake Manyara, having a leopard walk right next to our car and get ready to hunt a gazelle to feed its cub, seeing Lions mate, countless baby animals and of course, seeing the Great Wildebeest Migration near the Kenyan border and witnessing the spectacle of the Mara River Crossings! On our last day we saw the animal I wanted to see the most – the black rhino! That was the perfect conclusion to a perfect week!
The accommodation was fantastic also with one bed more comfortable than the next and very friendly staff everywhere. We booked a tented lodge safari and were pleasantly surprised to find that all the accommodation was of the highest standard. We stayed two days at the African Glamping with its swimming pool and giant tents and two days at a Serengeti Central Camp where we heard hippos and buffalos at night and one night at a Northern Camp. Rhino Lodge was our accommodation on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. At the rhino lodge, before we went on safari, we had a herd of 20 buffalo in the backyard in the morning!
Honestly I could write so much more but I think you should just see for yourself: Shemeji will make your safari an unforgettable experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing insight into Kenyan wildlife
What an amazing trip...our tour guide was Arony...he was knowledgeable...organised... friendly ...loads of fun and never let us miss out on any animal sighting....the two tented camps one at the Mara and the other at Amboseli were excellent....food at Amboseli was fab...the hotel in Nakuru was a definite downer....food dreadful... accommodation ok....but overall an excellent trip....well done Arony and to Karibou Safari.....would definitely recommend both of you