US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Angela Templeton
We were able to see, up close, a multitude of wildlife.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Pilanesburg Full-Day Safari
My friends and I did the Sunrise Safari at Pilanesberg with Mmilo Tours. Our safari started super early in the morning where our driver Willem promptly picked us up from our hotel in Johannesburg. Willem was fantastic! He was knowledgable and provided great communication throughout our tour. He did his best to get as close up as he could to as many animals as he could. We saw 3 of the big 5 as the cats were not out during our safari, but seeing all of the other animals was just as great. We got so many nice photos and video. It was well worth it and I really enjoyed my overall experience. I would highly recommend this to others. Also, Mmilo Tours provided great communication before and after the safari. We had no issues throughout the entire process.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing adventure !
This trip was better than my lofty expectations. The food was delicious & plentiful. The accommodations were perfect for a safari. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patiently answered non stop questions. He made sure we returned home with awesome pictures & lovely memories.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience! Kenya and Tanzania - 9 days.
Me and my friend choose 9 day Kenya and Tanzania budget Safari tour with Baboon Budget Safari in June (2019). We choose Baboon Budget Safari based on our own web searching. We were looking for a budget safari and other than the price, deciding factor was Dennis. Denis’s super-fast responses and detailed information to our questions, helped us in deciding to go with Baboon Budget Safari.
From the time Bonfears picked us from Nairobi airport until we were dropped off at the airport after the safari, everything was superbly organized and our time was well managed and spent throughout our stay. Our overall experience was beyond our expectation. With very friendly and professional nature of all we encountered in Kenya and Tanzania, we felt at very ease and comfortable during our stay in both Kenya and Tanzania. Special thanks to Bonfears in this regard!
Added bonus for us was the migration just started in Masai Mara with animals in abundance and as far as we can see. Experience in Masai Mara in Kenya was a unique one with variety of animals with some of rare views thanks to Amnbrose who took us for game viewing in Kenya. He was always on listening on radio for interesting situations and rushing to provide us with the best possible viewing. Thank you, Ambrose!
Based on the web reviews, we expected some challenges in Tanzania but may be thanks to our perfectly aligned stars it was a smooth sailing. Silvia who coordinated in Tanzania side was always in contact with us ensuring all our needs are met and had perfectly coordinated the trip from the start to the end.
We had unique experience in Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Cater with the beautiful scenic view and unique game viewing experience that will be with us for years to come. Thet were very different and we recommend all three. Deo who took us for game viewing in Tanzania was extremely professional and friendly and our sincere thanks to Deo.
Our experience was not limited to game viewing and it was a learning experience to know the culture of Kenya and Tanzania and its amazingly friendly people. We will certainly go again and until that time thanks to all who made us the trip so amazingly worthwhile.
Regards
Kusum and Ediri
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari for father and son
I booked a 12 days trip with Skywide, communication was great, everything was crystal clear and the itinerary was followed strictly so we had now surprises during the course of the trip.
Safaris were great, our driver was friendly and respectful, he made his best to show us the big fives and he had a very good knowledge about the area.
Absolutely recommendable.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
Was an ama,ung atleast once in a lifetime experience! Great accommodations, excellent service , great food and awesome people..5 star rating and worth every penny spent! Thanks you guys for such a great and wonderful time!!Keep up the great work and continued success!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly the best holiday I've ever experienced
Mama savana did a fantastic job of this safari. Everything from airport pickup to meals to accommodation was sorted for us with no complications and was of an exceptional quality. All places were fantastic to stay at and their itinerary covered all of the best sites to see. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the animals and the wider country with an expert knowledge of where to find some of the more elusive creations such as leopards rhinos etc. The overall experience exceeded expectations and I'd highly recommend them to anyone considering a safari
ES
African nature
We did a 4days safari from Diani to Tsavo East, West and Amboseli ending in Nairobi and the experience couldn't be better. Amazing Parks and wonderful lodges. We highly recommend KT safaris.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy and competent, Gilmag Safari did an excellent job, and our guide Nickson was the best!
I found Gilmag Safari through this website. Given their high score and several reviews by satisfied customers, decided to contact them. Through our communications, they remained professional and competent. Everything worked out without a glitch and everyone in our small group was very satisfied. Our guide Nickson deserves a special thanks for his skills, stamina, as well as his friendliness.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever!!!
I love nature, and it was my childhood dream to see the various animals (especially the big cats) living on the African savannah in their natural habitat. Now this dream came true thanks to Kili Slope, and I hope I can return to the beautiful Tanzania for another safari in the future.
As a solo traveller, I contacted three safari companies 10 days (!) prior to my flight to Tanzania to enquire about a 7-day mid-range safari (through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro) on my preferred dates. All three companies replied within a day but I liked Kili Slope's offer the most, because David Maro, the managing director provided me with an authentic 7-day itinerary which I liked a lot. I felt relieved that everything was planned out for me by an expert so I did not have to worry about anything.
When I arrived to Arusha, one of David's representatives picked me up at the airport and transferred me to the Charity Hotel. On the first day, I visited Arusha National Park with Jackson who was my driver and guide of that day. Jackson kindly showed me giraffes, zebras, buffalos, flamingos, monkeys, and we were lucky enough to see Mount Kilimanjaro from a viewpoint. Jackson was very patient while I took photos. I also had a 1-hour walking safari with an armed ranger that day; - I loved the idea of walking a few meters away from the giraffes at the foothills of Mount Meru! An amazing experience.
Then the real adventure started with Simon Juma Salim who was my/our guide/driver for the rest of the week.
On day 2-6, I was supposed to join a group of five but thanks to David, I shared the safari jeep with only one other solo traveller. The three of us, we spent 1 day in Tarangire National Park, 2 days in the Serengeti, and one day in Ngorongoro. On my 7th day I visited Lake Manyara alone with our guide, Simon.
Simon Juma Salim, our guide was brilliant!!! At first the three of us made a decision together what to focus on during the safari, i.e., the great migration or the big cats. Both of us were mainly interested in the big cats, so Simon ensured that we definitely see lions, cheetahs and leopards by driving through their habitat in the Serengeti. Actually, I saw 31 lions, several cheetahs with babies, and a leopard with her baby! Thanks to Simon, I could also meet the Big Five and many many other beautiful animals. I was lucky enough to witness a male lion (and later vultures) eating a buffalo at Lake Manyara, and I could also see a tree climbing lion. Simon himself got very excited when we spotted an animal on the savannah, and Simon even helped me taking photos through binoculars! Simon is very passionate about his job, and he considers Serengeti as his second home. Of course, Simon always shared some interesting facts about the animals and vegetation as well as the different tribes. Simon also shared some stories of his life during lunch and dinner.
Simon is very friendly, kind-hearted and helpful; and his genuine personality contributed that I enjoyed this trip so much.
In relation to the accommodation selected by David, I loved the Serengeti Wildlife Camp (because I could hear hyenas, and lions roaring at night...) and the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (because of the beautiful views) the most. David via Simon our guide continuously asked for feedback about the accommodation (if I had not been happy with it David would have changed it).
After the safari when we returned to Arusha, David met me because he was interested in my first impressions about the safari. Then David dropped me off at my accommodation as I spent one more day in Arusha. Also, David kindly offered to drop me off at the airport at the following day. David was very professional throughout, and I highly recommend Kili Slope. Asante sana!!!
