CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari tour ever
Go to Safari with Lemali Tours and Safari was the best choice I and my boyfriend made.
Communication with owner of these company, Elias, was great. He answear us all question we had and send photos of type accommodation that we choose. So we known what we can expect.
Lemali with our guide Dismas picked up us on the airport and the trip started. Safari with Dismas was really awsome experience. He know everything about nature and animals. His English was brilliant and I never met another guy with such a big heart. We told him, that we can see everything and we acctually saw everything! :D (Big five almost every day, cheetahs, giraffes, Pumba etc.). And as a bonus we had a lot of fun along this trip.
Finally, I must writte about our best chef, Frank. Good and funny guy which cooked the best meal in Tanzania! And the birthday cake was awsome (thanks a lot again for that surprise for me :)).
So I really recommend this company. We have the best experience for all life.
Thank you so much for that, Elias, Dismas and Frank! You are the best
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very knowledgeable of all aspects of the tour
We had a great time,we were able to see all the wildlife close up. The driver was very knowledgeable of all the animals that that we were able to see. I would recommend this company if you are in the area and thinking about safari. Thank you Philemon.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and nice safari operator
The company arranged for us an interesting, cheap 2-day safari in the park of tarangire and ngorongoro
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company and superb driver/guide
Bright African Safaris are a locally owned and excellent safari company. We went on our second safari in late February/March of this year. Our first safari was with another company. We thought it and their guide were excellent, but they were outdone by Bright African. We chose them after sending proposals to several companies recommended on the Trip Advisor forum. They had the best price and the best organized proposal.
They have excellent and speedy communication. Evania, their “Sales Consultant”, is much more than that. Here English is flawless. She responded to our requests and needs. The proposal she issued was very organized, complete and easy to follow. She devised a trip which flowed well and made sure we were in good locations. She and the company know the various parks and take visits each year to check out accommodations. The itinerary they gave us was comprehensive and clear. We knew where we were going, where we were staying and what was included. Their clear instructions made it easy to make our deposit and final payment by bank transfer. They also accept credit cards, but with a fee, and we could have made the final payment in cash (US$).
Our driver/guide Hamis (Hamisi Mashauri) met us at the airport with a huge smile and handshakes. He was wearing a white shirt with the logo for Bright African. He led us to his very clean, well equipped, and fairly new Toyota Land Cruiser and drove us to our hotel (We wanted a budget hotel and their suggestion of the Outpost Lodge turned out to be just fine.)
The next day on our way to Tarangire, Hamis took us to Bright African Safari’s headquarters which are out of town near the airport. We met Evania and Salim, another representative. Evania personally welcomed us and thanked us for choosing Bright African. She also wanted to go over our itinerary once more and make sure everything was clear. (It was!)
On our final morning Hamis drove us to the Arusha airport where we again met Evania and Salim. They wanted feedback on how our trip went. We gladly told them how exceptional everything was.
Now for our driver/ guide and new friend, Hamis! What a vibrant, intelligent, personable man he is! We so enjoyed our time with him. My husband likely bored him with his discussions on topics of science, history, etc. but Hamis always appeared interested.
Of course he knew all the roads in the parks without signs and without consulting maps. He could spot a leopard in a tree in the late afternoon shadows while driving. He would say there are two cheetah in that bush (when we could see nothing) but sure enough when we got closer, there they were! Indeed, one day while driving at about 30 KPH, he slammed on the brakes to show us a dung beetle which was in the process of making a relatively large ball of elephant dung to attract his female mates. Wow! Who knew the little beasts can be so interesting!
He possesses an intricate knowledge of the interrelationships of the various animals, what they eat, and how they behave. With Hamisi, you may be able to witness a lion, cheetah, or leopard in the act of hunting and learn how the predator uses wind direction, camouflage and patience to stock its prey. Even though it was our second safari, we saw and learned new things. He taught me to be patient and not want to rush away. Sure enough things would happen. That is how we saw a male lion mating (twice!) with a female of his pride in heat.
He used the radio a bit but most of the time it was off. Often he stopped to talk to other drivers and much of the time it was him giving information to others. We encountered other driver/guides who were new to the job and needed directions. Hamis is experienced and it showed. His conversations and descriptions of the whys and ways of not only the flora and fauna but also of the nomadic Maasai people and how they survive as cattle herders in the midst of so many predators is truly enlightening.
Hamis succeeded in finding a wide variety of animals to see. New on this trip were lions mating, lions in trees, a cheetah on the hunt, dung beetles, and several mongoose raiding a termite mound. Ndutu was new for us and in Feb/March it is a fantastic place to be! The migrating herds of wildebeest and their accompanying zebra – said to be two million strong – made a spectacular sight while they journeyed around their annual loop of the Serengeti and adjacent areas searching for fresh pasture. It was also where we saw lots of lions and thousands of flamingos.
Every morning Hamis would be ready before the agreed time and greet us with his smile and handshake. He managed to have the vehicle clean every day. He would go over the rough plan for the day. At the end of any day he could summarize what we had seen even knowing how many lions and cheetahs we encountered. (No he could not count the thousands of wildebeest and zebra!)
Lunches with Bright African Safaris are a special treat. Their Land Cruisers are custom equipped with a folding table. This along with chairs allows for dining under a tree in places where it as safe to do so. Each evening at our accommodation, Hamis ordered a special lunch for the next day instead of the usual boxed lunches. We got to enjoy these with a table cloth, dishes and utensils. These had good variety, generally with rice, meats or fish with sauces, vegetables and fruit. Hamis quickly learned what we liked. Leftover food was given to workers at picnic spots or where we stayed.
To summarize, Bright African Safaris are a very professional and experienced company. I highly recommend them.
A transparent and customer focused tour operator
My review is a tour of Nairobi Park was a well organized at very short notice.
The vehicle selected was very clean, well appointed, and most important arrived ahead of time which meant that we arrived at the park on the agreed time, 6.30am. The in a great plus, the guide/driver demonstrated his experience especially with knowledge of the park eco-system.
On cost, the offer was "pocket friendly" but most important, discussed with the customer to understand what one is paying for.
A team you can trust and work with.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and easy to communicate
Easter Safari
We booked a 6 day Safari in April. The weather we had rainy weather for the first 3 days. Our guide Thomas was great from the airport pickup till the drop off. With the wet weather he ensured the routes we took especially in the park was safe. With all the mud the car got really dirty but the next day the car was nice and clean for us. The Savannah Explorers office communicated with us right until the time we were due to ensure everything went smoothly. We had a great holiday and safari experience thanks to Savannah Explorers.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
Great value for money! The most affordable safari I have ever seen. Maasai Mara is amazing, we saw TONS of different animals and our guide was an amazing driver. Paying a little extra for water and airport transports was very worth it! Made the whole experience simple and helpful. The tent accommodation was much nicer than I expected with bathrooms and showers and mosquito nets, only the others in the camp were very noisy. As a single female traveler, I enjoyed meeting other travelers on the group join trip, 100% would recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I will recommend it, 6 Days it’s just the right experience, not too tired
It’s an exciting experience for me to have a 6 Days Safari tour in Kenya. Day 1 is 2/3 day to the Masai Mara and will do Safari game drive in the afternoon before the sunset. Day 2 full day see the animals with a noon picnic. Day 3 l do balloon safari and visit the village, the balloon is so cool. Day4 Nakuru boat, Day 5,6 Amboseli, u can see Kilimanjaro, amazing
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very friendly, full of energy and informative
The 3 day budget Safari was really enjoyable, we saw lots of different animals and our guide/driver Julius shared lots of information and ensured we all enjoyed our trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best travel experience ever
Best customer service all services upto or beyond expectations