KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rocky is the best guide in Tanzania
I joined safari tour with my wife. There were four people in our group. They were very friendly and outgoing so the trip with them was so nice. A thing that the safari trip was perfect is the guide, Rocky. He was very experienced and kind. He knew rich tips how to deal with animals for seeing and safty. I had amazaing moments such as passing elepants very closely, a lot of zeebra and wildebeest crossed the river, and a wildebeest crossing the river was hunted by a lion. I can't forget everytime in this trip forever. It was literally amazing for me.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terribly organized safari tour (2-day fly-in/out Safari from Dar)
Terribly organized and chaotic tour, contact persons gave out contradictory information, horrible game-drive, many useless phone calls, dirty sleeping room full of millipedes, lodge staff friendly and food OK, taxi driver dropped me off at the wrong terminal to get the flight and later at the wrong hotel after the tour. I made very good experiences with other tour operators in Tanzania, so that I need to recommend: Do NOT book at Selous Kinga Lodge. Further details below:
I requested an offer for the “2-day fly-in/out Safari from Dar” via Safaribookings.com and was directly linked to Edward and Martin from the lodge who helped me to clarify first questions regarding the tour and send me the offer for the tour.
As soon as I had placed the down payment the trouble began. Martin called me several times. I did not have the feeling, that there was a language problem during the calls, however, almost no useful information was exchanged.
Taxi Pickup to and from the hotels, where I stayed before and after the safari tour were organized by Martin. I sent him the names and addresses of the hotels via Whatsapp. The taxi driver to bring me to the airport dropped me off at the wrong terminal, so that I almost missed my flight to start the safari. The flight was booked by Martin, so that he should have communicated to the driver were to bring me.
The taxi diver to bring me back to the hotel dropped me off at the wrong hotel. When I gave him the right address, he did not know, where it was, although I shared hotel names and addresses with Martin already weeks in advance.
I made the down payment for the tour already three months before tour start. In January Martin explained me, that he could only give me the flight tickets 4 days before departure, because it would be last minute tickets and there were not enough booked passengers on the plane, yet. At the end, the plane was full of tourists and the other tourists told me, that they have received the confirmation for the tour and the flight several months in advance.
The flight with Auric air itself was a great experience: New planes, friendly staff, great views out off the plane.
Edward explained me via email, that it was fine to pay the rest payment directly at the lodge. However, Martin called me only a few days before tour start, that I need to pay everything upfront. Because of that, I needed to give the money in cash to the taxi driver, who brought me to the airport. He could not give me any receipt or payment confirmation.
The game drive in Nyerere Park was horrible. The driver drove at full speed in direction of the animals so that in most of the time we were only able to see the backs of frightened creatures. Bushes and small trees were destroyed when they were run over by the car. Out of the driving car it was generally difficult to take pictures and good positioned stops were very rare.
When I entered the sleeping room, there were around 10 millipedes with a length more than 100 mm inside. I pushed them out, but when I came in the next time the were new ones inside. I understand, that the Lodge is in the middle of the nature. But I slept in comparable locations, where the sleeping rooms, tents or cabins were very clean from the inside.
Do not book at Selous Kinga Lodge. Choose one of the good alternatives.
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very great safari experience
Travelled to the Mara and Nakuru with family in November and our experience was fantastic from booking to the safari with Rueben who was so informative on all animals we saw. Also their safari was competitively priced.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari experience (6-day northern circuit Tanzania)
It was a very well-organized tour with one highlight following the next one. Our safari guide and driver Mack made an excellent job. I have the impression, that it was due to his long experience in the job and his good network with the other safari guides, that he was able to show us even all the rare animals. He knows exactly how to position the car to take good pictures and at the same time he takes care to not come too close and that way not to frighten the animals. With very fluent and good understandable English he shared his wide knowledge about the country Tanzania and its nature and created a friendly atmosphere. All special wishes from the group have been fulfilled. The Dikop Tours back office made a professional impression for all the organization around the tour. The 4x4 car was comfortable and it was impressive to see, which kind of ways it was able to manage.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari in Tansania
I recently went on a four-day safari adventure with Williamson Adventures and it was an experience of a lifetime! From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel welcome and taken care of.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and surroundings, and we learned so much from him throughout the trip. We saw an abundance of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras, and were able to get up close to them in their natural habitats.
The accommodations were also fantastic. We stayed in comfortable tents with all the necessary amenities, and the staff ensured that we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and fresh, and we were treated to some traditional African dishes which were a highlight of the trip.
Overall, I would love recommend Williamson Adventures for an unforgettable safari experience. The team went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to come back and do it all again!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the best experience ever
This was a trip that we spent a year planning and waiting on, when it was time to go on the trip it did not let us down and exceeded every expectation that we had. I feel that the amount of money spent on this trip was well worth it by seeing the look on my 4 yr old's face when he saw all of the animals. Martin was our contact person from the beginning, and he made everything very easy for me and was very responsive to questions when they arose. My family and I had a great time on this trip and feel that Martin being our guide was a huge part in that. If you think that you might want to go on a Safari in Kenya, then this is the tour operator that you should use very family friendly.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing first safari experience
Our 5-days safari trip in Kenya organised by Kameraz of Africa was better than we expected.
Carol was always available to answer our questions and to modify the program of our trip in accordance with our wishes. She will always find a solution sometimes in a record time.
Peter was the best guide possible. Very professional, incredibly kind and always happy to share his knowledge with us.
We would definitely recommend Kameraz of Africa to anyone planning to make a safari.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honestly the whole experience was mind-blowing from start to end thank you suricata safari
4 days safari surrounding by tons of animals, the landscape was mind-blowing & the friendly and professional staff made this just perfect
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Energetic, fun, experts
Other travelers will love learning about animals and nature and also will have a fun time with the tour guide which make the days go by very fast!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best of the Best
Where to start? An incredible honeymoon thanks to Esther and Isaack. We were so lucky to have chosen them for our safari.
Incredible service, amazing game rides, hotel choices, communication, etc. You name it, they crushed it. They even put on a special sundowner for our last night for our honeymoon. Taught me a lot about amazing customer service. Do yourself a favor and book your safari with Estleon. You won’t regret it- they are the Best of the Best.
Isaack- can’t wait to see you again my friend!
Erik and Marianne
