AE
Botswana was wonderful & would not have been possible without help of Journeys Discovering Africa
Everything was well organised and well communicated. So much so we need to reconsider our definition of 'African timing'.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a trip of a lifetime
We wanted the maximum safari during the migration. There are a lot of tour company's to pick from but earthlife had the best reviews that I could find. Now I know why. They went out of there way to do what we wanted and see the most we could see. The tent camps were something everybody should experience. Herman was our guide and I would recommend him as his knowledge of where to find the animals and where they might be going was right on most of the time. This was truly a 5 star rated company right from making the reservations to making sure that everything is just like you want it.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!!
It has been a very beautiful experience. Private Safari for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Park. Tazama Africa is a highly recommended company. Especially Antony.
He took us the last day in Nairobi to various places (giraffe center, elephant orphanage, Karen house, pearl factory and even we went to eat at the Carnivore restaurant). He is a very nice and accommodating person. Tazama Africa deserves a 5 !!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy and responsible booking company
Communications were efficient and excellent. We always received very speedy replies and confirmation of any further information we sent. Regarding our service, I think we got a little spoiled by our last international tour company who handled all of our Visa requirements before our arrival. With Hallmark, however, we had to handle them all on our own. My ideal set up would have been for our itinerary to include the Visa requirements, types of Visa needed (single journey vs. multiple journey in Kenya), and prices that would let us know the amount of USD we would require. We had brought cash for tips and more than 60% of that cash was quickly used in Visas. We appreciated that our guides took us to ATMs in each country to help us bridge our spending, but it was a general point of concern and stress. Additionally, we had counted on being able to use credit cards at the hotels. We wish we had been informed ahead of time that credit cards were not accepted in Tanzania- requiring more cash. After spending so much on our trip, we just felt like there were too many pricey unexpected expenditures and we could have been better prepared by Hallmark. Our guides were good- some are just drivers but we had two guys who acted more like guides and were knowledgeable about the animals. Many of the roads (even main highways and thoroughfares) are not paved, especially in Tanzania. We were much more comfortable in the Land Cruisers than in the Toyota vans, but apparently the land cruisers are more expensive. Most of our lodging was as expected, except for the AA Lodge that was not as nice as we had hoped. However, it was near the Amboseli park and the animals were worth it.
As for our safaris, we feel so blessed to see everything we wanted, including the Top 5 and the Wildebeests migration. We could not have asked for a better safari!
My only other small complaint was being treated to a local restaurant that did not cater to tourists- although we appreciated the attempt to seek a local experience, within 24hours, both my husband and I were ill and required using our emergency antibiotics to recover. That was a bit of a damper on our vacation and honeymoon!
TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The hotel was changed to a very bad one with no info ,no resv made for the night we arrived,norefun
We planned, communicated through mail, skyp for months.
We told our expectations and hotels we wanted very clearly,many times.
The day before our arrival, upon our call to the agency learned that the hotel at Zanzibar wasnt available, it was changed to a place which is like a hostel.After a 7 hr flight,2 hr drive, we arrived that place at 4 midnight and found out that no resv made for that night.We paid the sama amount that was told, eventhough it was a ver bad cheap hotel, no refunds was offered.
We were not given any proper info about the road conditions and distance in terms of hours, between parks
So the trip was very tiring and far below our expectations
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautifull Logdges, local direct support, perfect preparation, cheaper more flexible than larger org
We switched from a larger travel agency to African Travel because of the flexibility and fast help. They where in the end a lot cheaper than the larger ones :-) .
They have local support if anything happens that helps a lot because they know all the local habits and do's and dont's. We switched dates with the bookings and added our wishes and resulted very quickly in a perfect offer that was very atractive priced.
We where with a family of 5 persons so always 2 to three rooms. The lodges where always great and the locations perfect.
We drove with a VW bus automate that is perfect for 5 suitcases and 5 persons.
The make use of an app on your phone that helps you for every step with driving directions and all the tips where to go or local touristic highlights.
I am so happy I booked with this agency. It was a life time experience of 29 beautiful days
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best things that has happened to me in my life of 70 years!
This safari has profoundly affected my life. Learning about the animals and how smart they truly are. But it was Moriti Private Safari and Shawn Taylor that made this happen for me. He is so knowledgeable in his field and very charismatic with everyone on our tour. We all felt very special and safe under his guidance. He made it a very personal time for each of us. I can't wait to go back and di it again, but only with Moriti and Shawn.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
Nancy was my contact and she did a tremendous job in handling all the details. She was professional and went out of her way to make sure I was pleased with her service. The driver was extremely knowledgable, polite and punctual and the prices were fair. The wildlife I encountered on the safaris went way above my expectations ! Great job by Safari bookings !
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent Safari im Kenya with Tekko Tours, Beyond my expectations!!! Excelent lodges
The food was great , the lodges great! The tour really according to me and my daughter, magnificent experience with every people atending to us in Kenya, my best memories definetly
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was so knowledgeable about Zim., accommodated our small changes of plan, such good company,
Lived up to expectations and beyond. Communications before were excellent, since we only booked the week before. So knowledgeable about his country, we learnt so much. Then we saw the Falls, sunset cruise. Boma Dinner, helicopter flight, Vic. Falls Safari Lodge so good. Then the iconic Victoria Falls hotel for morning tea, and the markets. We fitted so much in. Joseph was great company too. Would definitely recommend him to any traveller.