ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Yasin
We had an amazing experience. 100% recommended. Our guide, Yasin, picked us in our hotel in Nairobi, and took us directly to the Masai Mara after a brief stop for lunch on the road. Even after arriving in the afternoon, Yasin was able to show us 4 of the Big 5, including an incredible close look of a Leopard. And we were there for just 4h. The Next day, we started much earlier in the morning, and we got to see a female cheetah with 5 newly born cubs. That same day, we got to see another one more closely to the point It walked Next to our car. Also, later on, we had the amazing experience of looking, in two different times, lions in action trying to hunt. Overall, we got to see all the Big 5 very closely, and many more species. Regarding Yasin, he has been an amazing guide for us, explaining in details all of our questions, always looking for the better atttaction, and always tacking care of us. If you have the option of choosing, I would definetly recommend him.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari! Everything I wanted and so much more!
We recently got back from an 11 day safari of Kenya and Tanzania. Specifically, we did the Masai Mara, Central serengeti, ngorongoro crater and tarangire parks. I researched many companies but chose Africa Safari Classics and am so I glad I did! Maurice, who organized the safari was outstanding in creating an amazing itinerary and executing it seamlessly. He was extremely responsive to all my questions throughout the process. We specifically asked for all tented camps because we wanted to be completely immersed in the nature and they were amazing! And the food, wow! We flew between parks for Masai mara and Central serengeti and Maurice handled all the logistics and always had someone with us for all transfers. About our guide. I can not say enough about Authuman our guide. He made our trip! His 27 years of experience really showed. We saw everything! I mean everything! He knew where to find the animals and always positioned us perfectly. So many times, it was just our jeep looking at lions or elephants or rhinos. Right in front of us, no need for the telephoto lens. Any question I had, he knew. Do yourself a massive favor and ask for him if you book a safari with this company. I can and have highly recommended this company to friends and family already. Just go, you will l love it!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable, 10/10 trip that exceeded every expectation
Let me start by appreciating you all for the effort you put in to make our trip such a memorable one. The pick-ups were right on time and the drivers were so friendly, helpful and patient with us. We enjoyed every tourist sight and everything went so smoothly. Not to forget how patient they were with us despite our constant lateness😊
Thank you so much, everyone!
@Joyce thank you so much, dear for organizing such a lovely vacation for us, especially despite our last-minute booking. Thank you also for being so patient, understanding and available throughout. We actually started planning this trip back in April, and despite the several cancellations along the way, you never gave up on us. You kept picking our calls and helping us through everything. We truly appreciate you. ❤️
Nice time, We truly enjoyed ourselves and hope to send many more bookings your way. ✈️🥰
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized
Candis curated a wonderful experience for us that started with four nights in Cape Town, SA. A driver was waiting for us at the airport despite a delayed arrival. We spent two days visiting wineries and a third exploring the city.
The next stop was Kruger National Park and the Hoyo Hoyo lodge which consisted of only six huts and twelve guests. Despite arriving in a chilly rain, the welcome was warm. Over three days, we completed six game drives and saw four of the big five. The staff was attentive, the food was beautifully presented and the property was very clean. The only negative is that the property is a bit dated and needs a refresh. Our guide, Morna, deserves a big thanks!
We then departed Kruger and flew to J-burg for a one night layover. We stayed at a charming property, the African Rock Hotel. The hotel is a renovated home in a gated community. It was an ideal selection for a one night layover.
The following morning, we flew to Victoria Falls for a three night stay at the Wallow Lodge, a new facility in a private game reserve. The accommodations were beautiful and very comfortable. Our only minor complaint is that we did not always enjoy the food offerings. Behki was our primary host and guide for the three days. He was outstanding and a pleasure to be with. In addition to visiting the Falls and touring the private game reserve, we did take the one day tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana which was another great recommendation from Candis.
We will be going back to Africa again and will certainly work with Candis and Safari.com. We had great comfort as the drivers were on time, the hotel and lodge reservations were secured, and we always felt comfortable.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Safari was excellent! Airport pick up and drop off were smooth. We saw all of the big five. The lodgings that Meijo arranged were incredible with Maasai warriors standing guard. When I walked out the front door Zebra were grazing two meters away.
I’m sure that all of the guides are good but Abdul was very helpful and knowledgeable. He knew all of the spots to find hard to find animals like cheetah and leopard so request him as your guide.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Safari Experience – Highly Recommended!
Everything was perfectly organized from the very beginning, starting with a smooth and punctual pickup. After Ivan explained everything to us, we set off on the really long journey to the national park.
Even though the long drives must have been exhausting for him as well, Ivan was always in a great mood, friendly, and helpful whenever we needed anything. We really appreciated his positive attitude and dedication throughout the entire trip.
The game drives in the park were fantastic! We were lucky with the weather and, despite travelling during the rainy season, we didn't get any rain at all. We saw so many amazing animals and had some truly unforgettable experiences.
The food was excellent throughout the trip, and the restaurants were always well chosen. Everything was well organized, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish.
All in all, we can highly recommend this safari! Just be aware that getting from Kampala to the national park involves spending a LOT of time in the car, so be prepared for some long and tiring drives. But it's absolutely worth it!
Great experience, amazing wildlife, excellent food, and a fantastic guide. Definitely worth the money!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized to perfection
We were a bit anxious about booking our Safari through an online agency, however, Safari.com turned out to be an excellent choice. They helped organize every step of our trip to South Africa. Everything went off as planned. The resort we stayed at was fabulous. All our connections went smoothly. Safari.com was easy to communicate with and I would highly recommend you using them to plan your trip.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best adventure that we ever had!
What an adventure! Our safari guide, Elisante, was incredible. We always felt comfortable, and our wishes were always accommodated. We saw all the animals. Communication with the safari office was excellent. We recommend Serengeti Green Tanzania 100%.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable 3-day safari
We booked our 3-day safari from Germany and couldn't be happier with our decision! The entire trip was phenomenal. We saw so many amazing animals, and the guides went completely above and beyond to give us the best experience possible. Truly a 10/10 trip—we highly recommend this tour to anyone!
The best hike with Isaack and Naomi
We could not have had a better experience completing our Kilimanjaro hike with Isaack and Naomi.
Isaack John was our head guide. It was clear right from our pre-trek briefing that he was a knowledgeable, organised, detail-oriented, and considered guide whom we had full confidence in his ability to take us up the mountain. His concern for our comfort and safety was clear from the start in the thorough approach he took to ensuring we had the right kit. On the mountain, he continued that same confidence-ensuring care. He was so diligent in both checking in on our health and also carefully explaining to us what would be required in our next day’s hike. He was also great fun to hike with - consistently, full of jokes, good stories, and songs. This was all instrumental in keeping us motivated through the hardest parts of the hike (Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted!), especially on that summit night.
Naomi Palangyo was just fantastic. Right from the off, we found her to be an enthusiastic guide who was a lot of fun to be around. Naomi had a huge depth of knowledge of the mountain but also took a truly caring approach to helping us get up the mountain. She seemed to be able to read exactly when the pace needed to slow a little, where we were tired or finding the hike harder, or when we were needing motivation. She was a constantly sunny presence on the mountain, whose optimism never wavered, and we just really enjoyed being around her.
Nicholas Limu cooked up a storm for us every breakfast, lunch, and dinner of our hike. We hadn’t expected our climb to turn into a tasty introduction to Tanzanian cuisine but it did! Particular highlights included Mchuzi wa Samaki (a fish curry with tomato, ginger, and coconut), steak kebabs and fried rice, and (a real home comfort for us) his own version of pizza and pasta bolognese. His soups were also real warmers on the cold nights on the mountain.
John Assey was our waiter throughout the week but that really undersells his role in that he was responsible for making our stay at camp as comfortable as possible. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for him. As well as serving us dinner, waking us up, and getting us bowls for washing, he really helped us out in sorting us out with charging packs when our own stopped working. Throughout this, he was upbeat and a delight to be around - even when he had to wake us at 11pm in the middle of bitter near-hurricane force winds to get us up for our summit hike!
Praygood Daudi was also excellent as our summit porter. Like Naomi and Issack, he was instrumental in motivating us to the top, and, quite literally at one point, dragged us up the mountain.
There were then our porters - George, Anoldi, Godson Eliamani, Dereck Nyangusi, and Bernardi. We still have no idea how they managed to lift the entirety of camp up the mountain each day. Their presence at camp and coming to meet us at the end of each day always lifted our spirits. Special shout-out also to George for helping our exhausted bodies find their footing on the downhill from the summit, and for wiping the dust off our boots at the end of each day.
I cannot recommend Zanzi highly enough!