TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful
The days there were very smooth and enjoyable. The staff was very friendly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience
We had booked the safari trip as our son was going to be in Uganda first work.
First time my husband returned saying this trip was the best holiday.
Seeing so many animals in their natural surroundings was worth it.
However it was very disappointing not to see wildebeest crossing the mara River.
Wish we were advised to spend extra night in same place to be able to see animals fresh in the morning rather than later in afternoon when they were just sleeping under trees.
Accom in most places were good. Except for hhando lodge, where we found the helpers keen on getting tips fighting over each other to carry bags.
Gives a very uncomfortable awkwardness. Most places had tip boxes so it was easier to deal with them.
Lunch packs need some improvements esp for vegetarians. Having plain rice is not palatable meal. Needs to be either paired with some vegetables or fried vegetables rice.
Nyoto had excellent lunch packages with nuts and fruit etc.when requested it worked out OK. Best to let guests decide what they prefer.
Overall great experience with Zach. He is knowledgeable on birds and animals. Would have loved to hear more about animals and their habitats, as well as more on the changing landscapes in central serengeti.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience for a once only trip
So. Don’t expect a room on arrival if you’ve travelled all night ! So tired ! But the staff are lovely and rooms are all you need. Food is plentiful in the main buffet but try the other restaurants.
Safari was amazing. The guides were exceptional. But this is not a trip for young children. A French family with a child that wouldn’t listen to the guides almost spoilt our whole trip. But. Overall a great experience.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
We took part in the 3 day Massai Mara safari tour. We loved it. Our guide Castro was very nice. Value for money was good. We stayed in a budget camp outside the park. People were lovely, food and comfort were decent. That’s all we wanted. We just have two little acknowledgments: in the list about the things that are included is botteled water. The first day we did not get any water, the second day a litre and the last day again no water. I highly recommend you’ll packe enough water and snacks on your own, as it sometimes a long drive without any break. That’s the second point too. For us the time between breaks especially toilet breaks were just too long.
Despite these points it was a great experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating, informative and reliable.
Worked to find the animals we wanted to see. Lunch was included and tasty.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
My family and I had an absolutely fantastic safari tour with Alphadean Tours and Safaris, expertly arranged by our wonderful tour consultant, Jemimah. From the very beginning, Jemimah was incredibly helpful, patiently addressing all our questions about the practical aspects of our upcoming safari.
Her support didn't stop there—during our roundtrip, Jemimah was always there for us, promptly resolving any inquiries and happily rearranging our itinerary based on our wishes.
We had a bit of a hiccup with our luggage being delayed from the flight, but Jemimah took care of everything. While we were enjoying the stunning wildlife, she ensured our luggage was picked up from the airport and delivered directly to us on the tour.
Thanks to Jemimah and Alphadean Tours and Safaris, our safari was smooth, enjoyable, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, Friendly and Conscientious Tour Operator!
Magical Gorilla Adventures was amazingly responsive from the onset of planning our trip through the end of our journey. Both Aina and Kolo were accessible at any time with any questions or clarifications that we had. Their pricing was competitive and the itinerary they assembled took into consideration our request to not only see the animals but to also get a flavor for Rwandan and Tanzanian culture (tribes, villages, arts, museums, etc).
The tour itself was great but also pretty rigorous for us (we are active seniors). Lots of riding on bumpy, dusty, rutty roads in Tanzania - for HOURS each day, either on game drives or to get from place to place. By the fourth day of that, we were kind of exhausted from it. But, that's Tanzania.... Rwanda was charming; had better roads, was incredibly clean.
Visiting with the several tribes we had on our itinerary was great, as was the gorilla trekking. We loved the initial game drives in Tanzania, but as mentioned, once we were able to view all the animals (we caught all the Big 5!), we decided to try different activities (waterfall hike, hot springs swim).
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well coordinated tour
Very informative session and knowledgeable guide. Wonderful contact and service from Prince and Thomas. Awesome time and day spend with ultimate Johannesburg tour
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best of safari and golfing service
Nonigolfing&safaris is the best of all services provider I have ever had in safaris.Thanks to Rose for your warm welcoming.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari July 2024
We booked with Jastro Safaris a few months before travelling for our extended family of 9. Communication was via watsap. Always great at communicating and answered all my questions and tried to tailor the itinerary according to our needs. Prices were very competitive. We were met at the airport and taken to our accommodation. We stayed 2 nights in Nairobi, 4 nights in Masai Mara and 1 night in Lake Nakuru. Got to see all the big 5 animals close up which was amazing. Our driver Steve was really good and looked after us well. There were a few hiccups due to some of the bookings being done on incorrect dates (so recommend to double check this yourself before travelling) but this was rectified as best as possible. We had 9 of us in a tour van which was nice being all together but be wary unless you have very minimal luggage it may be better to split into 2 groups due to space. Overall a decent experience and the few issues that we did have we spoke to Jarred at the end and he took the feedback on board and tried to make things right.
