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Big adventure with small company...
I was contacted by Almighty representatives from the moment I landed in Kilimanjaro to my final departure. All activities which I booked and paid for were delivered as promised and exceeded my expectations.
The Kilimanjaro trek was excellent, well organised and will remain in my memories forever.
My guide devoted a lot of his private time to introduce me to his family which was definitely worth every moment.
Thank you all...
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best tour operator in Tanzania for photographers
I have been using Maasai Wanderings now for a few years for my photography trips to Tanzania. They are hands down the best I have used over the last 12 years. All of their guides understand light and importance of positioning the vehicles for the best shot. On top of that every guide I have worked with has been kind, courteous, hard-working, and extremely understanding of what the task for a photographer is. They all speak great English, are extremely knowledgeable of the animals, their tendancies, and their habits. Backing up just a bit, the staff that arranges my trips are detailed oriented, responsive, and extremely helpful with suggestions and recommendation. The camps we've used have been spectacular - awesome locations with superb staff, wildlife sightings, and excellent meals. I've even requested Nachos on one trip to the northern Serengeti near the Mara River and they made it happen! I highly recommend Maasai Wanderings.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our incredible honeymoon experience with Encompass Africa!
My husband and I decided we wanted a once in a lifetime trip for our honeymoon in May/June of this year. We had always wanted to visit Africa and we thought a safari would be such a unique and exciting honeymoon adventure! We contacted Encompass Africa and gave Steph a very vague overview of what we were looking for in our trip. We said we wanted to do the touristy thing in Cape Town, we wanted a Safari experience and then we wanted to relax somewhere beautiful. Steph came back to us within a few days, with a couple of super detailed itinerary options. All we had to do was choose which one we liked and off we went! Steph and the Encompass Africa team were incredible to deal with from start to finish. The communication was outstanding, we were always kept up to date in the lead up to the trip, we were sent a beautiful package with all of our tickets, itinerary etc in the mail. We were given so much information so that we felt comfortable and informed about what to expect in Africa. Steph even emailed us to wish us well for our wedding the day before we got married! Unbelievable customer service! Our trip ended up being the best of our lives. We explored Cape Town, did a beautiful Safari trip and to top it all off we relaxed in the beautiful Seychelles. Thank you to Encompass Africa for creating our dream honeymoon - we absolutely left a piece of our hearts in Africa and we can't wait to go back one day!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mission 2019 to Tanzania - Our mission trip was outstanding! The service that we received was great!
The communication, service and knowledge was 100 percent by all the drivers! All the traveling we did with the drivers was very professional.
We plan to return to Tanzania (Mission 2021) in June 2021! On that trip, we will use Tanzania Choice Safaris!
Thank you Kakasii & Brenda Kimaro for all you did for our Team!
Sincerely,
John Burbage
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolute best safari experience!
My husband and I used Soul of Tanzania four a seven-day safari in June. We couldn't imagine it going any better than it did! During our time, we saw all of the must-see animals, including the rare black rhino, and even saw a lion hunt a gazelle!
There were several parts of the safari and our entire experience with the staff that really stood out:
--Communication: When we were still researching which safari operator to choose, Sandy was thorough and timely in all correspondence. It can be a bit scary when booking a safari from afar, especially when you don't have the chance to meet in person, but Sandy put our mind at ease. It was also helpful to get periodic updates from the company. For example, we received an email when the new plastic bag ban went into effect, which allowed us to properly prepare for our trip. We may not have known about it otherwise. Then upon arrival but before we began our safari, we met with another staff member who reviewed our entire itinerary and confirmed its accuracy.
--Our guide: Huruma, our guide, was THE BEST. We cannot say enough great things about him. He could spot animals that were extremely far away and seemed to have an answer for all of our questions. On top of that, he was incredibly kind and respectful of the parks and the animals within them.
--The flexibility: We loved that Soul of Tanzania offers private safaris, which gave us the flexibility to go wherever and whenever we wanted and allowed us to customize our itinerary. We also appreciated that, although the company suggested accommodations, we had the ability to choose other lodging options.
--The food: To be honest, we had reasonable expectations going into the safari, as we knew the remote locations would likely make it difficult to get good food. But we were proven absolutely wrong! Every single meal that we had with Soul of Tanzania was amazing. We didn't know this going into the trip, but the company has a partnership with a local chef, so we had home-cooked lunches that included a meat dish, rice, fruit and/or a vegetable side, chocolate or biscuits or dessert and wine/juice/water. When we stopped at the picnic areas, we noticed that the mast majority of other guests only had boxed lunches. When you're on a safari that lasts this long, a good meal goes a really long way!
--The vehicle: Our Land Cruiser was new and quite comfortable. For each drive, we had ample water, a set of really great binoculars (super important), blankets to use during the chilly morning drives, outlets to charge our phones and guide books to read more about the animals and plant life.
We wholeheartedly recommend Soul of Tanzania. Thank you to Huruma, Sandy and the rest of the staff for an amazing and unforgettable experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Happy to have been. An abundance of animals and viewing spots, barren landscape and bumpy roads.
I visited the Etosha National Park from a campsite outside the main gate. Even before reaching the first Lodge inside the park I had seen two lions. The roads were quite drivable, even in a two wheeled car. There were plenty of watering holes and an abundance of animals. You really didn’t have to look too hard. I saw in addition to the lions, giraffe, rhinos, wildebeest, elephants and many others. My only criticism would be the hopelessly inadequate queueing system to buy the park entry permit. One person dealing with these requests and two other people sat idly beside her. Not their job.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Suprised about the Change of Tanzania
The parks from Arusha are in reasonable distance from the town. The access roads are tarmaced an in very good condition. Landscape in Tarangire an Ngororongoro are exceptional with lots of different wildlife. The flights with Air Tanzania and Precision Air were comfortable and the handlings at airports at a good standard. We also had a great time on the east coast of Zanzibar.
With Kichao's Tanzania Safaris we found a well organised and reliable tour operator.
I visited Tanzania last in 1991 and was surprised by the good infrastructure I found this time.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime.
Everything was taken care of from plane tickets, to our hotel in Johannesburg for our layover before setting off to Sabi Sabi the next day. The wildlife sighings, people at the lodge were fantastic. Chris the owner met us at our hotel in Johannesburg to go over the details of our safari. I am looking forward to another trip to South Africa.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very one on one
In the main exceeded our expectations.
The Safari was excellently planned and everything went to plan.
I felt that we spent too much time travelling from A to B on some very bad roads. Some days were very long and tiring and the Land Rover was nearing its' "use by date".
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization, beautiful country, wonderful experience!
David created a breath-taking itinerary for me, tailored exactly to my needs and wishes, and he did so with a high degree of courtesy and friendliness, on extremely short notice. My journey took me from Kampala to Bwindi National Park and Lake Bunyoni, with stops at the equator and a fascinating museum of local history and culture. The opportunity to spend time with gorillas in their natural habitat, so close that we could look at one another in the eyes, was something that I will remember for the rest of my life. My extremely comfortable accommodations afforded me stunning views of the Virunga volcanos and Lake Bunyoni, leaving me with an impression of peace, silence, and sacredness to the landscape that I will not soon forget. The boat ride on the lake, walk through the surrounding countryside, and conversations with my guide gave me a beautiful impression of the landscape and community, and my driver Ronnie conducted me across the country with unfailing safety and professionalism. And of course, the food was excellent! I would happily recommend Fahari Uganda Safaris for anyone wishing to discover this beautiful country.
