US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I couldn't have imagined a better safari experience
Wow. I have nothing but awesome things to say about my safari. I was traveling to Tanzania as a single female, and was somewhat nervous going in about booking something by myself. I appreciated the safety of going through safaribooking.com, and was immediately contacted by Mwajabu to help me book it. I had a few questions leading up about the logistics, and Deborah was available to me both on email and whatsapp. It felt very organized, and by the time I arrived I had no concerns about being there alone.
The experience itself was more than I could've even imagined. I was greeted by Deb and Abdullah (I think that's how his name is spelled!) the driver at the airport in Dar Es Salaam and we drove to Kinga Lodge. Despite arriving quite late, the Kinga lodge staff had stayed up to greet me and show me just incredible hospitality after a long day of travel. The accommodations and food throughout the trip were likewise fantastic. The next morning I met Michael, who would be our guide in Selous. Because I went late in the season, I actually got to spend the trip with just me, Abdullah, and Michael, which gave us extra freedom to explore and even drive deep into the park to some hot springs. Michael has to be the best guide in the park - he was so kind and so well informed. We saw everything we set out to see, in no small part thanks to their tracking ability. I won't forget watching a baby elephant and mother reunite with the rest of the family, or laughing together at the baboons and the "honeymooning" lions. The trip included 2 days in the main park, a river safari, and a walking safari, and each activity brought new wonders.
I just can't say enough how grateful I am to all the people I encountered that made this trip great. If you have a chance to take a safari, please look no further.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amusing staff customer care was so good the game drive was ohh best experience ever it was breathtak
It was absolutely amazing!me and my sister had a great time at your safari I will definitely be back soon
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience, Very Professional
Great experience for a 3 day trip (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) for a group of 10. Our accommodations at Kudu Lodge were also amazing and caught us all by surprise. The communication and level of service were professional.
The food during the safari (lunch boxes), albeit industry standard since all the other cars had similar looking boxes, tasted ok.
All in all a quality trip. I would definitely go with this company again! They were even kind enough to arrange airport drop off and a Maji Moto Trip en route to the airport.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
I loved the safari. It was very cheap (140$ per day) and we enjoyed a lot. We saw a lot of animals. Our driver (kiaka) was the best. All the time tried to make us the best trip. I will like to go again... If i’ll do it, it will be with adventure makers!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience
With two fellow students we decided to do a safari while we did an internship close to Mwanza.
Out of two safari’s I did this one was the most incredible.
First of all because of the guide, Christopher, who knew the perfect places where to camp and where to drive. He understands that privacy is key to the experience and we camped a few times with almost no company. During game drives we had several incredible encounters with leopards, lions, cheetahs, elephants and even rhino’s. A combination of luck and skill of Christopher, who has ridiculously good eyesight.
Second the service was perfect as everything we wanted during the safari was taken care of. Especially the food was very nice.
And lastly because Japhet en Christopher are just amazing company, We loved Christophers stories about the wildlife, and Japhets’ jokes.
Would love to do this trip again!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super tevreden!
Safari in Tanzania was great! We had a really nice tour guide. En all the loudges were awesome. The service was really good, the food, en most of all the safari ofcourse.
Tanzania specialisten were always avalible voor questions en planned everything realy well.
Thank u Tanzania specialisten for making our vacation great!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing , unbelievable,tour company have ever seen
I booked 6days safari with karibu safaris in Kenya ,masai Mara, lake nakuru ,amboseli and I could spot all the big 5 easlly and the last part that I enjoyed the most was amboseli Dan was superb with his driving skins n will never forget about to that thanks to karibu safaris Arony , Robert and his entire team of safari doctors in Kenya!!!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with outstanding guide (Hoppy)
We took the 4 day Kruger safari (we are a couple in our early thirties). We were picked up from our hotel near Jo'berg airport in the early morning, and after a 6 hour drive (with a break for lunch), we arrived at Sabie river lodge. Spent the evening swimming in the pool, with a beer in hand and looking at a family of 13 Hippos who live in the river right in front of the lodge. This was a truly outstanding experience - the lodge is very nice. As a bonus, the next day morning we also had a family of elephants down at the river during breakfast time. The game rides were outstanding - Kruger has a wealth of diversity in both animal and birdlife. And our guide was a genius at spotting them. The best part was that the guide didn't just concentrate on the big 5 (which you will see plenty of) but really made an effort to show us many other animals and birds (and even insects - watching a dung beetle rolling elephant dung down the road is a highlight). Our guide's name was Hoppy Havell - and he became good friends with us over the course of the 4 days. The food was pretty good throughout - and we even got time to sneak off for a nice massage at the Skakuza camp in between game drives (tip - book early if you want a massage, then you can work with your guide to leave a little early and return in time for you treatment while not missing time on the game drive).
Overall: 5 on 5
Food: 4.5 on 5
Sabie river lodge: 5 on 5
Skakuza camp: 4 on 5
Game drive and animal \ bird\ insect viewing: 4.9 on 5 (we missed seeing the Cheetahs and Leopards - but hey this gives us a reason to come back)
Guide (Hoppy Havell): 10 on 5 (Outstanding guide - ask for him)
Puneet & Neha
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
Great hospitality from Let's view Tanzania all the way to the drivers, Mr Reward and Aiwinia. We are always in contact, keeping us informed on the time and maximum flexibility.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting not just to see the animals but to also learn.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hands down the BEST!!!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our safari in Masai Mara thanks to Wildebeest Safaris. It was hands down the BEST service and experience!
Communication was prompt and clear from booking to the tour itself. Noah emailed us in a timely manner (which was not the case for several other companies I reached out to) and answered all our questions and was very helpful in helping us customize a package. He was able to recommend different lodging choices and vehicle types based on our budget. The invoice was accurate and clear and the itinerary was very thorough. Instead of pick up and drop off at the airport, they were flexible and kind enough to pick us up from where we were staying in Nairobi. This was really convenient as other companies I reached out to were very strict about pick ups only at the airport or you had to figure out transport to their office on your own. Noah really made everything so easy for us as travelers! He was available by cell phone and texted us information about our driver and ETA the night before.
The safari experience was incredible all because of our talented driver and guide, Dennis! He was very kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He's been with the company for about a decade and knows Masai Mara park like the back of his hand which is a huge advantage! Dennis really does everything he can to show you an unforgettable safari experience. We were able to see the Big 5 and WAY more than we expected. This is all due to Dennis' wisdom and tenacity when it comes to gaming at Masai Mara and other parks. He knows the terrain, can read animal behavior, and can anticipate the best position for viewing. I honestly feel like the driver either makes or breaks your safari tour, and I couldn't recommend Dennis highly enough!
Administratively and experientially, you get the best of both with Wildebeest Safaris. Planning your trip is hassle free and you're guaranteed to have a wild experience! We're already planning for our next safari with Dennis and bringing our family with us!