BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata exceeded all our expectations
We really had an amazing time during our 6 days midrange safari in Tanzania with Suricata, which exceeded all our expectations. The communication and explanation before the safari was very clear and detailed, with the airport pick-up and the briefing. Thank you so much to our guide Freddy who has made our safari very special, with his passion of wildlife and nature, his great experience of the parks, his patience in answering all our questions and his happiness. We've had so many interesting discussions and nice moments with him, we felt comfortable at all times and we learned a lot. The accomodations inside the parks were amazing, with great hospitality from the camps staff, impressive organisation, and beautiful and comfortable tents in the middle of the nature. The meals, whether at the camps or during the safari were of great quality and quantity.
Thank you also to Chuke and Daniel for the briefings before and after the safari. We will never forget this amazing experience in Tanzania and we would recommend Suricata to anyone.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Telly Safaris is a star in organizing the perfect tour to your wishes and unburden its customers.
From the very first contact, communication was extremely quick and efficient. The information provided very detailed. Even though this process is online, the approach by Telly was a personal one, where we felt comfortable with.
Even just before the safari started, Telly arranged a call to go through all what is needed. Staff is very friendly and understanding, and helping in finding solutions if needed.
During the tour, our dedicated driver and guide Aaron was the best! With his experience, patience and continuously checking on what we prefer, he provided us with a unique and unforgettable experience in the parks.
Everything was being taking care of, we could just focus on being there, enjoying and let us be guided.
Definitely a 100% recommendation!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari that turned out to be a blast
If it’d be possible I’d give 10 stars.
Our private safari with Kihindo was incredible. It’s not a cheap affair but if you’d like to get the best out of the Tanzanian wildlife, there is no other way (in my humble opinion). If you can afford it, just go for it.
Joint safaris are a completely different story.
We did participate in both kinds and hence my comparison.
However I suppose even with a private one you have to have a good luck to experience it to the fullest.
We luckily had it.
Winnie was the coordinator of our trip and exchange with her (on email and later on WhatsApp a few weeks before our trip) was quick and efficient.
5 nights in 2 different lodges have been booked for us. Mloka Lodge and Bastian where Mloka is our favourite. With such a great human touch we haven’t been greeted anywhere during our journey.
We decided to go for 6 days safari during which we aimed to visit two parks in the South: Nyerere and Mikumi. Both of them are great places to spot a lot of animals. But a good guide is the key.
Many amazing, touching moments we experienced during the safari happened because of our guide: Michael. All credits go for him.
We cannot thank him enough for his great efforts to please us spotting that many animals. But he was doing this in a very respectful way (no chasing after animals at all costs or scaring them; not at all!).
He was giving us all the time we needed to contemplate those out of this world creatures, landscapes and spectacles that were going on in front of us.
His passion, enthusiasm and great interest for his native wildlife is not only palpable, but also contiguous.
His broad knowledge about many environmental aspects is enormous.
We learnt from him more than from numerous books about Tanzania we read before our trip.
Every evening (except for one) we were dining together exchanging our experiences we had that day. It was also a great opportunity to discuss much more in detail the animals, their habitats, behaviours, rituals…etc.
We were speaking about way more topics than the native wildlife. We exchanged on our local customs and aspects of our lives: in Poland, Tanzania, Ireland, Germany. We found many common things.
We spoke about so many different topics: political, social, environmental, sustainable, historical, cultural… to name just a few.
Michael is a very special guide.
You would be lucky to have him as yours at your side.
Thanks Michael for everything and good luck in all your future endeavours!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari you'll find in Tanzania
The overall experience was impecable, the company really takes care of every detail. We were picked up from the airport and taken to our accomodation where we were received by the company for a short briefing. The day after we were picked up by the Guide and headed off to the parks. Our guide Freddy, was incredibly knowledgeable, he answered all of our questions with great detail and patience. He is very passionate about wildlife and you can feel it in every aspect of the game drives. He was so caring about our well being and made sure we were happy and comfortable the whole trip, always with a smile in his face. We shared a lot of great moments and discussions with him, just a pleasure to be around.
The accomodations we stayed in exceeded our expectations in every way, Tanzanian hospitality at its best. The rooms and tented lodges were beautiful and really comfortable, the service was impecable and the food was great in all the accomodations, as well as the lunches (warm meals) during the game drives.
Thank you Suricata for making this trip unforgettable! Thanks to Choke and Daniel for your help, the briefings and feedback sessions. And of course thanks to Freddy for making every day of the trip so fun and interesting!!
Hopefully see you very soon again!
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the finest experience I had in my life. All the details are 5 stars. I highly recommend.
All the trip since arrival are perfectly detailed.
Professional welcome, trip perfectly detailed. As much as personal care as discovery.
Each moment with Luxury Safari is a surprise.
A perfect mixture of kindness, discovery full of surprises and VIP from transport, visits and commodities.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We had a beautiful day. Maicheal alwais aviable everithink. I raccomend this experience everyone
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert guides, stunning wildlife, personalised service
1) A Memorable Safari with Extra Miles Unique Adventures
Our 11-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania with Extra Miles Unique Adventures was a truly unforgettable experience. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly witnessing the Great Migration at the Mara River.
2) Excellent Pre-Trip Planning and Communication
From the outset, the communication with Joseph was exceptional. He was incredibly responsive to our requests, tailoring the itinerary perfectly to our preferences and budget. The detailed itinerary provided was a great resource throughout our journey.
3) Good Value for Money
While safaris are generally a significant investment, we felt that Extra Miles offered good value for money. However, we were slightly disappointed with the quality of the vehicle, especially considering the cost. While it served its purpose, it could have been cleaner and better maintained, particularly the reclining seats which were often malfunctioning.
4) Reliable and Supportive
Extra Miles proved to be a reliable and trustworthy company. The regular check-ins from Joseph were reassuring, and the warm welcome from owner Melissa added a personal touch.
5) Knowledgeable Guides and Diverse Wildlife
Both of our guides were knowledgeable and skilled, securing prime viewing spots for incredible wildlife sightings. However, we felt that there could have been more proactive communication regarding the daily plans and itinerary, especially in Tanzania.
6) Mixed Experiences with Accommodations
The accommodations varied, with some like Embalakai Camp exceeding expectations and others like Country Lodge Karatu falling short. Nevertheless, we were fortunate to witness a diverse range of wildlife, including the Big Five.
7) Overall Recommendation
Despite a few minor shortcomings, we would highly recommend Extra Miles Unique Adventures to friends and family. By addressing the feedback on vehicle maintenance, guide communication, and accommodation choices, they can further enhance their already impressive service.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect
We were in good hands with Luku , Barton and all the team . Quality price was excellent.
We had a great time with the Sacred Wildlife team. From the person who served us to the driver, the cook also prepared excellent food that we could taste and see that the menu was changed daily, not so in other safaris that we saw that they took their packet lunch when we had plates and cutlery that were not plastic. Very good and highly recommended for what we paid . Thank you very much !
MT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
everything was perfectly organized!
we had an amazing experience , special thanks to Tumani Wilson who was super responsive and helpful.
I would definitely recommend the services of this agency to anyone visiting Zanzibar!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Tanzania and we were seriously blown away by Origin Wildlife Safaris. It couldn’t have been more memorable. Bariki our guide ensured we saw the Big 5 plus much more. Going above and beyond for us and we can’t thank him enough. His knowledge of the wildlife and passion for the country and community could not be faulted. His driving and game spotting skills were amazing and he would go that extra mile (literally) to ensure we had great experiences and always made sure we had a supply of chilled water. We would have no hesitation in recommending Origin Wildlife Safaris and of course our driver Bariki to anyone wanting to have an unforgettable safari experience.