IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of my life!
We visited Masai Mara early in June and we were lucky that the wildebeest migration has started early this year. We had booked only a 2-day safari which is effectively 2 half days and covers only a small part of Masai Mara. Our tour guide suggested us to extend it for a day, in which the second day is a full day safari and goes up to the Mara river where the wildebeest migration starts. We took the 3-day safari and it was the best decision ever. The wildebeest migration in one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. There we 2-3 million wildebeest dotting the plains of Masai Mara. We saw many lions, lionesses, cheetah, elephants, hippos, a rhino, gazelle, giraffe, zebras, topi antelope, impalas, ostrich, crowned cranes, a variety of storks and kingfishers, secretary bird, vultures, warthogs (Pumba), baboons, Nile crocodile and Nile monitor lizard.
Our driver Raymond had the eye of an eagle and could spot animals from a distance. He spotted lions far away and drove close to it so that we could have a better look and capture many pictures. Name an animal, and Raymond will ensure that you will see it. On the third day, he suggested we visit the Masai village instead of the safari which was a good decision too. We learnt a lot about the culture and practices of the Masai tribe and many friends back home and on Facebook are more interested in the Masai tribe than the wildlife of Masai Mara.
I highly recommend a Masai Mara safari with Karibu Safaris in Kenya for a minimum of 3 days.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
We have relied on Gideon Tanzania Safari because recommended by friends. The availability, competence and reliability demonstraded by Gideon and his partners have been excellent. Everything has been arranged and planned in detail.
Thanks to the skillful guide-drivers Gideon is working with, we could have seen wild nature at its best.
The accomodations where we spent our nights in to visit Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks were all confortable, perfectly furnished and managed by lovely people.
Gideon gave us the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience.
We would definitely recomend it!!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Shannon
Nice introduction to Tanzania! Elephants galore, birds, and baobab trees! Lovely place to visit!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Shannon
Lots happening on the floor of the crater. Neat to see the animals in different scenery other than the bush.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Shannon
Limited wildlife viewing. If you are only in Tanzania one day, this might be ok for a day trip, but as far as a safari destination, I’d go for the bigger parks.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania Serengeti is absolutely amazing!
When I first entered Serengeti NP, I was sure there wouldn’t be much to see. I was pleasantly surprised in less than a few hours! The wildlife was abundant-saw the Big 5 in the central Serengeti over the course of a couple of days in addition to a female cheetah and 2 cubs. Black rhino was even wondering through the central Serengeti on my last morning drive, which apparently is extremely rare. Serengeti Heritage tented tented camp was excellent. Traveled with African Savannah Trekkers and Horace as my guide. The planning experience with Maureen from start to finish was excellent! Horace was a great guide who I would recommend to any single traveler or group.
Tarangire NP and Ngorongoro Creater were both beautiful with abundant animals, even saw a serval in the crater! Only thing I would skip if I was going back would be Lake Manyara. After seeing so much in the Serengeti, the Crater, and Tarangire, Lake Manyara was uneventful.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was funny, engaging, and a great driver. Loved the experience.
Communication was great, accommodations were awesome and we saw the big 5 + cheetahs!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Niko/Susan both have college degrees, speak six different language. Fun,smart,and a joy to be with!
I have just experienced the most amazing trip of my life, traveling to Kenya and Tanzania, experiencing such awe-inspiring wonders of Africa as the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and many, many more places indelibly impressed in my memory.
One might have qualms about venturing out on safari into the wilds of Africa, but from the time we landed in the heart of our destination to the time we departed, we were safe and well taken care of in every respect. Thanks to Niko at Destination Consultants, our trip was scheduled out each day, starting with a huge breakfast and then off on a new part of our safari to see one jaw-dropping sight after another, then an amazing lunch and a little nap, off to another safari, before stopping during the evening for good food, a shower, and surprisingly comfortable sleeping accommodations.
Our Land Rovers were driven by guides (Niko, Elliot, Jackson, and Raymond) who had a great breadth and depth of knowledge about the incredible sights in front of us. They shared their knowledge about the massive, thriving ecosystem that lay before us. There was so much to see, but plenty of time to observe and discuss and photograph every aspect of the fauna, flora, and rugged geography. We were also taken to an old tribal village, where we discovered features of the lifestyle of the tribal people of the area – defensive stone walls, sturdy huts to house the tribesman’s wives and children, as well as food sources, cooking utensils and techniques, and means of obtaining water.
But animals! So many animals in their normal habitat! Huge, large, normal, and tiny! Land, water, and sky! Monstrous, powerful, ugly, graceful, beautiful, peaceful herbivores and hungry carnivores! When speaking of African animal life, though, one must see the spectacle called The Great Migration (sometimes called The Great Wildebeest Migration), where millions of wildebeests and thousands of plains animals trek in a huge clockwise circle, from the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya and the return, searching for lush grazing grounds and life-giving water. It is their cycle of life. And we had a front row seat to their struggle!
The last day of our safari experience, we spent time at the Gebra Memorial School, a struggling educational institution serving the Maasai children from the Meserani village of Arusha, Tanzania. These children are very thankful for the schooling provided for them there. Our group gave some useful gifts and money to help the school and its students, they had gifts for us as well. The children were very sweet, singing songs for us to show their appreciation. We left feeling very good about our visit.
Our group was made up of three generations, grandparents down to an eight-year-old, and all were enthralled in what appeared before us each day. We loved every moment of it. We grew closer together as we came to understand that our journey was part of a larger journey taking place on a massive scale. This journey and the effect it had on us will remain with us forever. Our thirteen days of the safari were unforgettable, and we would not change a thing.
And again, I must give great thanks to Niko at Destination Consultants for the special care he took to provide our group with everything we needed. For example, the airline lost the luggage belonging to my roommate and me, and Niko went out of his way to track it down and see that it was delivered to us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adam was great
The guys who does Safari with us; guide Petter, his assistant Jerome and our chef Bari, makes this trip awesome!
Amazing personal touche!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and amazing honeymoon
Me and my wife choose Proud of Tanzania Safaris to visit lake natron and Maasai tribes. Then we went to the Serengeti national park and crater natron. The knowledge of Tanzania of our driver Amani made our trip incredible ! It was a perfect journey : endless landscape, sharing with populations, lodging and hotel quality, timing of game drives and food were good. Our vehicle was a 4x4 very comfortable, and clean. We had so much fun in with one local guide Amani the entire trip. Amani was the driver, tour coordinator, and game expert which was funny and professional. Without hesitation we can highly recommend
