US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hell's Gate National Park by Kris & Mike Weir
We didnt expect that we were going to be walking through this gorge... SUPER COOL experience that you would NOT get in a National Park in the U.S.A. This does require some hiking and physical exertion. Wear sturdy shoes/boots. The wildlife was good but its alot better in some of the other parks. This isn’t necessarily the park i would choose to see animals rather, you would be going to hike in this incredibly usual and unique gorge.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than we could have ever imagined.
Ben from eTrip Africa did a great job of customizing our trip for our family of four. Everything about our trip was absolutely fantastic. The wildlife and scenery were incredible. We stayed in accomodations which varied from glamping to renting a whole cottage and every place was clean, tidy and safe. We thought, given the remote conditions, that food quality would suffer and we would be eating alot of granola bars but that couldnt have been further from the truth. Food was excellent... even the box lunches!
Our guide, John, was incredibly knowledgable and kept us close to the action but did not disturb the animals’ behaviors. The vehicle was a well-maintained truck with a popup top which we were very happy to have after seeing some of the other vehicles in the parks (old beat-up vans; trucks with completely open sides which would provide NO PROTECTION from animals that might get frisky and held shivering occupants in the mornings and evenings; vehicles with no pop up, etc).
Hard to pick one highlight: was it standing in our truck in the silence while 10 giraffes quietly munched on tree leaves just feet from us? Or maybe watching a leopard make its way out of the grasses to climb a tree where it had stored its kill, while the sun set on the savannah? The hyenas fighting for a piece of a downed zebra? Two bloodied rhinos fighting over an observing female? A male lion protecting his kill from a pack of hungry hyenas? What will YOUR adventure yield?
This was our first trip to Africa and we were a little nervous about our safety, however, we felt safe on our entire trip. Ben met us the first day, which was reassuring. Everywhere we went, the people were friendly and eager to show us what their beautiful country had to offer.
I highly recommend Ben and eTrip Africa. They made our Trip of a Lifetime one to truly remember.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5 wonderful days in the Serengeti
We stayed in a luxury tented camp in the north of the Serengeti closed to the Kogatende airstrip. During our stay we were lucky to see the great migration of wilderbeest crossing the Mara river three times. Crocodiles killing wilderbeest in the river were spectacular!
Besides, hunting cheetas and hunting lions; what an adventure. But key to us was the number of 5 days we spent in one camp where we had ample time to experience wildlife and nature without rushing too much from oned place to the next one. So we appreciated many elefants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, even two rhinos!!!, antilopes, gazelles, baboons and many many more animals!
The Serengeti is unique and so much more adventure compared to other national parks. We hope it will be protected forever. Hence, we as tourists and guests in Tansania should be prepared to pay our share for this.
Our Tansanian guides and people helping us were so friendly and helpfull throughout our entire stay!
Great thanks to the people of Tansania for hosting us and sharing this world wonder with us!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Semeji
We found Shemeji safari through booking safari.The communication with Emma via email was good and fast. She organized for us 5day safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). Our guide Edward was very safe, frendly and patient; chef Godson had been cooking great meals, he also cooked for us the african traditional food-ugali! We were very lucky for the weather, it was every time sunny, and we were able to see very beatifull landscapes.. Our guide Edward was able to make us see animals from short distances, expecially 5 Big of Africa, we made a lot of great photos . We aren't disappointed to have chosen Shemeji safari, it's a very serious and faithful company . We recommend SHEMEJI SAFARI!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uncredible journey!!!
Dear Loth, we are now back from our 12 day-safari with your company and we are still enthusiastic about the experience! Brison and Osman were a harmoniously and very efficient team, so patiently and they both have a big knowledge about Tanzania and its nature and wildlife. They are calm in every situation and made us feeling safe and protected. Osman spoilt us every day with go od and plentiful food and when we needed something else it was never a problem for him.
Observing other guides on the campgrounds we could value the big experience that Brison has on safaris as he was tireless and the most important thing for him was always our safety and comfortable stay. Every day he cleaned the car and the windows, he controlled the engine and the wheels and in case of problems he managed them all.
We felt as in a family, they are respectful and we enjoyed very much every day.
We also enjoyed the contact with you before coming to Tanzania, all your informations were helpful and we were so happy that you managed the appointment to share a morning in Loamo school in Arusha - a beautiful experience we will never forget!
So, thank you so much for everything, we came to Tanzania as strangers but we leave as friends! Asanthe sana to Ilmaasai.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tailor-made safari with a very kind and professional guide! High standard and top quaity.
Since the booking phase I dealt with very kind people who suggested me the best safari according to my requests.
Our expectations have been satisfied because the lodge and basecamp were absolutely outstanding and the guide pampered us and made us experience a real private and unique safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely Profesional with outstanding service
What a great Company! They are professional in every way with great communication. I will admit I was a bit concerned that they were not a USA based operator but with the communication with Maurice the director all my worries faded quickly. Maurice explained everything clearly and simply. Everything was simple and seamless from deposits to end! Our Driver/guide Muli Jones was a great ambassador as well as a Great guide and very experienced and very personable he is a great asset to the company. We were able to see and photograph the big 5 with the eagle eyes of Muli being essential! his knowledge of the names of all animals and birds is amazing!! This was such a nice trip im still amazed! the accommodations were all very good Moderate lodges and tent camps with very good dinning choices and amenities. To all Us travelers I would recommend using Africa Safari Classics without thinking twice! Absolutely no problems with booking or on our trip. Thanks you to Maurice and Muli for providing us with the trip of a life time!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic planning, wonderful accommodations, amazing experience.
The representative met us at the airport in Windhoek as planned and did a wonderful job of helping us get our rental car and telling us what we needed to know. He gave us a fantastic package of useful information. Villa Violet hotel was lovely. Little Kulala Lodge was exceptional. The staff was warm, accommodating and knowledgeable and our activities were fantastic. I loved experiencing the skybed. I very much appreciated the gluten free food since I have Celiac disease. The landscape in that part of Namibia is spare, haunting and spectacular. We loved seeing different parts of it and especially loved the locations of the sundowners. Our guide, Goodly, was wonderful.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience at a reasonable price
All the personnel were friendly and accommodating.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great adventure in an amazing park with friendly and helpful people
Excellent service, immediate responses to requests, great experience, commited, friendly guide.