50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hamza is a very caring man - he cares for the welfare of his guests and the animals and environment
Our guide had amazing eyesight and was a great spotter . He knew the Serengeti extremely well and was an expert driver and guide.
We saw a number of different species and was able to give detailed information and answered questions on any aspect
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good safari experience but accommodation can be improved.
I took the 6 day 5 nights safari tour with MoAfrika tours.
The accommodation at the Tremisina lodge was decent. But the accommodation at Marc Treehouse lodge was found wanting. First, the walk to the treehouse was quite far. And it required us to drag our luggage a long distance through the stone/rock pavement. There were many ants on the pathway which inevitably crawled on your luggage. The accommodation itself was dimly lit and had many insects such as ants. I had to flick away many ants and other insects that were crawling on my bed, mattresses, pillows, blankets etc. Food served at Marc Treehouse was also of poorer quality compared to Tremisana lodge. The beef was not tender and hard to swallow. Finally, I was hoping to see more animals around the treehouse, like some monkey swinging outside my door, but alas there was none. Only some impalas...
As for the safari experience, it was exciting to see so many animals roaming freely around in the wild. Animals spotted include lions, elephants, giraffe, hippo, rhinos, leopard, buffalo, jackal, wild dogs, baboons, hyena and others. Given the fact that I stayed longer, I guess it is only natural that the number of animals sighted would correspondingly increase.
Guides were alright – neither remarkable nor unremarkable. I guess they were focused on driving and spotting animals so didn’t have much interaction with them. Couldn’t remember their names or anything interesting about them too. Some guides were more time-conscious and clock-watching whilst others were more liberal with the timings.
Also did the Moholoholo tour, learnt about animal poaching and conservation efforts. Saw some eagles and my favourite (white lions), and some other animals such as hyena, jaguar, cheetah etc. It felt like I was visiting the local zoo and less interesting compared to the safari drives.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastisch Company which arrange everything to perfection.
Day 1
Arrival on Arusha airport at 11:00
Immediatly after pick-up went to our first Safari park Tarangire where we arrived after 1,5 hrs of driving. After a Lunch we went into the park where we Saw amazing Nature and incredeble animals in a distanxe and close by. After 4,5 hrs in the park wwe went out and startend the drive towards ngorongoro np. After 1hrs of driving we arrived at our hotel sittuated at the entrance of Nogorogoro.
The next morning we got up at 5 am. And had some breakfast. At 5:55 we drove up to the park where we arrived after 5 min.
After pending 4,5 hrs at the Nogorogoro Crater which was a fantastic experience we Saw amazing animal incl. Elefants, Zebra, Hyena, hypo's and the very rare Black Rhino. And many more animals.
After this we drove for 2hrs to Arusha Airport where our flight departed at 15:00 hrs.
This as a ***** recomendation from our side. This Company and its employee's are the best and will make your visit incredeble and unforgtable.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly amazing!
We were a group of 4 people. We did 3 days of Safari. We started our Safari in Serengeti, continue to Ngorongoro and ended at Ngorongoro Crater. Our itinerary was planned according to our wishes. Marta was very helpful throughout the planning. Our guide Rodrick made us from the beginning feel very comfortable. We were able to see loads of animals thanks to Rodrick's focused and attentive eye. Rodrick proved to be, over the 3 days we spent with him, a very calm, peaceful, responsible, fun and respectful person. He also showed a lot of patience and humour. He was always willing to answer all of our animal and other related questions. It was really interesting to hear everything Rodrick had to tell about the animals, the country's culture and much more. We had so much fun with Rodrick! It was fantastic! We miss you! Clearly the best Safaris guide! ;)
Thank you Soul of Tanzania for this amazing experience!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient, experienced, and friendly with many options to fit every budget and traveller style!
I had the pleasure of having Kwezi Outdoors plan my entire stay in Uganda. From start to finish they were able to incorporate the packed schedule of things I wanted to do! From East to West and across the country, their efficiency and adaptability was everything a traveller needs in Uganda.
I highly recommend guide Sam Wako. His incredible knowledge both of the flora and fauna and of the roads, towns, and cities, and culture was invaluable. On the safari, he knew exactly which animals were around. He is a veritable encyclopedia of information about each animal and I gained so much insight from him. In the urban and rural areas, he was an invaluable guide. He knows all the shortcuts in Kampala (very important due to heavy traffic), and was able to get me to all my appointments ahead of schedule. In the rural areas, he knows all the villages, towns, and activities.
He graciously adapted to changes I made in my itinerary on a daily basis (I’m easily distracted!), and found ways to still keep us on track. Sam’s knowledge of the different cultures in Uganda’s regions helped me learn so much about Uganda and truly appreciate the uniqueness of each kingdom. His professionalism and wealth of experience being a guide throughout Uganda was an invaluable resource that made all the difference and my trip a success. Thank you!
Just some of the things I packed in:
- Queen Elizabeth Nat’l Park Safari where I saw elephants, lions, hippos, water buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, baboons, and so much more!
- Trekking in Kibale to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat(surreal!). Also very accessible to persons of all ages and abilities.
- Bungee jumping and whitewater rafting in Jinja
- Fort Portal City (my favourite city in Uganda)
- Crater Lakes and crossing the Equator
- Eating local food in every region
- Community tour in a local village in the Kingdom of Toro (a must to explore the local culture).
- Visits of Kampala: Buganda Palace, 360 view from the National Mosque minaret, crafts and arts, Buganda Parliament, shopping for specific items such as fabrics (Sam knows all the good places!).
- Road trip through Uganda. The natural beauty, forests, animals, agriculture, lakes, savannah, towns, cities, food, and music will leave you in awe.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great outfit to book a safari with.
This is an awesome outfit to book a safari with. Our group was with Face of Africa for 2 weeks. The company has drivers that have been working for them for a number of years. The outings were well planned and the hotel/camps used were beautiful and wonderful. The food always fresh and healthy. Box/Bag lunches provided each days outing. The drivers were so knowledgeable about their country, the animals and birds. There was almost no question of ours that they could not answer. Great communication about what each day safari entailed. We were picked up at the airport, escorted through out several national parks and delivered back to the airport for flying home. They were also able to accommodate various requests. This was a trip of a life time for me and it did not disappoint. It was well worth the money and I would not hesitate to recommend Face of Africa or to book another trip with them.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific experience, knowledgeable, kind and capable guides!
Face of Africa and its guides made me feel safe, cared for, and free to eye witness big time Nature. Thrilling! They were kind and caring, always fulfilling special requests. Their knowledge of the wild life was simply astounding. Immediately they were friends upon whom we could depend. The accommodations selected were as awesome as the parks visited. Imagine staying in an 1st class room on a coffee plantation or in tented lodges where the wildlife live
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with amazing guide
Overall an amazing experience. Our guide, David, made the whole trip. He was extremely nice, knowledgeable, proactive, service minded, and always walked the last mile to make our trip as memorable as possible.
The only improvement potential we had was that we would like to have a little more information received beforehand. Two days before departure we still hadn't heard from the company around pick-up time and -place.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful!
We had a fantastic experience on safaris!
We felt very safe the whole time and the guide (John) and driver (Joshua) were extremely knowledge and patient!
Nothing was too much trouble.
We were lucky enough to see all of the animals in the super 7…multiple times.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable beautiful
Our trip to South Africa greatly exceeded our expectations. It is an extremely beautiful country, lush, and green. We booked a stay in Pilanesberg National Park where we did several game viewing drives. We saw many wild animals on each drive. Our lodging in the park was great, had a pool, goid food, including a braai one evening. Service was great and staff extremely friendly and helpful. We also spent eight days in Cape Town and enjoyed the mountains, ocean, wine farms, museums, more great food, and friendly people. Despite safety warnings, we always felt safe. Would absolutely recommend a visit to South Africa.