DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing child-friendly Safari
Ranger Afrika was recommended to us by a family member who had done a safari with them and was very pleased with their service. From our initial communication with Ezekiel Mjema, we found him very helpful and patient as he promptly dealt with all our inquiries. The safari itself was an amazing experience as our driver guide Edger knew exactly where we needed to go at the right time. He is very knowledgeable and informative. We recommend Ranger Afrika to anyone looking for a professional as well as child-friendly safari Holiday.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Taylormade Safari
We would 100 % use indigo again. We can really recommend Jimbazi camp in Selous. Excellent staff and topclass service. Everything went smoothly and we got value for money.
IT
20-35 years of age
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE EVER
We are a family of five and have just come back from two week in Mozambique. We spent eight nights at the Quilalea Private Island Resort which was truly magical. We had two beach villas and enjoyed both our privacy and the very warm welcome from Leon and Claudia, the two general managers. We had whales outside our beach villas, a few lovely dives and my three children / teens were never bored. There was so much to do... snorkel, dive, canoe, paddle board, long walks on the reef at low tide etc. The staff were absolutely wonderful. I hope to return. It is a truly beautiful and welcoming island resort.
After which we spent 4 nights at Vamizi Island (Casa Marajani) . Our beach villa was spectacular but should someone look into Vamizi I would recommend a villa with a pool such as Villa Papilio or Villa Kipila. During the high spring tides there is no beach left. Fiona our hostess was very professional and the food was exceptional. We felt very spoilt but maybe in hindsight it would have been better had we travelled with friends. The coastline and beach are truly amazing. Perfect for a private retreat.
Rose arranged everything perfectly. All the logistics of getting to and from Pemba and the bookings for both resorts and flight times in order to catch the helicopter to Quilalea and the light aircraft to Vamizi. Everything worked perfectly.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Odyssey created a magnificent vacation experience for my family that far exceeded our expectations.
From my first conversation with Mark and Lucy, I felt like my family was in good hands with a supportive, caring team. My many calls and emails were answered promptly. Mark, who bore the brunt of my novice questions, answered all my concerns with patience and good humor. Even during our trip, when I had a question, I received a very quick response from an Odyssey team member in Kenya, as well as an email from Mark. This, to me, showed that Odyssey was on top of every aspect of our trip and had our back.
From the moment we touched down in Kenya to our departure at Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, our drivers/guides took care of all our needs. Charles, our driver/guide in Kenya met us with a bright smile. He was an exceptional guide and driver who had a great sense of humor. I'm sure our trip was enhanced because of Charles. We feel very lucky to have met him and have him show us his country. Charles was able to find a leopard as soon as we entered our first game drive. We joked, that everything else is downhill now. This was not true, every game drive was incredible. If we get to return to Kenya, Charles has to be our driver/guide.
Charles passed us on to our Tanzania driver/guide Gibson at the Kenya-Tanzania border. Gibson had big shoes to fill, and he did just that. Gibson was another excellent guide/driver. He was very accommodating with our schedule and needs and was very knowledgeable. I would definitely request him again if we are ever lucky enough to travel back to Tanzania. I was very touched when he presented me with a gift at the end of our tour.
All the lodges or tented camps we stayed in were good to great. Be prepared to not have wifi, hot water or even electricity at some of the places during certain hours (mostly overnight). It was kind of liberating to be disconnected for a time. Most of the place we stayed had amazing views. I do have some favorites, but they were all very nice. Most meals were buffet style, which my family enjoyed. While I didn't mind the few times we had a pre-packed picnic lunch, my husband would have liked to have been given more of a choice of options.
We spent long hours in our safari truck driving from one location to another, but I would never trade the six-hour drives for an internal flight. We were able to experience so much more while driving, getting to stop along the way and meet some local Kenyans. We also got to really get to know our guides. The drives passed quickly due to so much to see.
We did do a few extras while in Kenya. While in Nairobi, we had previously fostered a baby elephant at The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. We were able to meet all the baby elephants and watch as the came in for the night. I highly recommend this experience. We also went to the Giraffe Center. While we enjoyed feeding the giraffes, this is something we've done in the US.
While staying at The Sopa Lodge in the Maasai Mara, we scheduled two private bush meals; one dinner and one breakfast. Both of these experiences were great and something we were glad we got to do.
If we got to do this same trip again, the one thing I would do differently would be to add a few days, in the end, to relax in Zanzibar. This was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it exceeded all expectations. I will be recommending Odyssey Safaris to anyone who is interested in going on Safari.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything as planned!
Communication was always very prompt and clear. I just did the gorilla trek, so other than transfers to my camp, the park, and the airstrip, I did not have much of a "safari" tour. My guide was fine. Not very interested in engaging with me directly, but he was polite and did the job without any problems along the way. I would recommend Encounter safaris.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome team, Great quality/price ratio
Did the Kilimanjaro climb with TransKibo, amazing trip!
The team is so nice and friendly.
Food is great and guide is very knowledgeable
Price very attractive
Recommended !
CA
Unforgettable
The safari was wonderful. Our guide, Ninah was very knowledgeable and did a great job navigating through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. It was an unforgettable experience overall.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Namibia
We discovered Namibia with our family and it was beyond our expectations. The fauna and flora, the landscapes, are unbelievable. Friends told us about their experience with Blue Crane Safaris and we were not disappointed! The organisation of our trip was great thanks to Derek, very nice and mostly efficient. He answered quickly and accurately to all our questions, and was very flexible. Our guide-driver, Samy, enthusiastic, smiling and organized, taught us a lot about the animals, birds, trees, geology... Our vehicle 4x4 was very comfortable and spacious, with all our luggages in a small trailer! We highly recommend Blue Crane Safaris for a successful holiday to discover this fabulous country!
ES
Great experience!
We booked the Safari for 5 days to visit Tarangire Park, Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Park. It was a great experience and we are so happy with the company.
We booked a private safari that included a private car, chef and guide. That was a good decision. Both were very attentive to our needs and preferences.
The day before to start the safari, when we arrived to Arusha Airport, a car from the company brought us to the hotel. Afterthat, they came with us to the hotel, where we could ask the last questions before depart the following day.
We chose to sleep in Public Campsites. The Public Campsites are located inside the parks, for this reason you can listen the animals during the night. There the chefs cook and you sleep in tends and sleeping bags. In the Campsites there are toilets and showers, but without hot water. This is the price that you have to pay for sleep in the middle of the park.
During our Safari we could see the Big Five and all kind of animals! Moreover we demanded to our guide to see the sunrise and the sunset and he took us to special sites.
The transfers by car from one Park to another Park were long, but you have another options, like do it by plane.
That was the first Safari and for this reason we had many questions, but the company answered us every questions and the emails.
When the Safari was over, people from the company came to the hotel to do the last feedback and checked that everything was okey. Also they offered to took us to the airport the next day.
That’s a great experience and we are very happy. We could meet other tourists that they had bad luck with their chefs and guides from other companies.
Thanks Orongai for this experience. We will repeat for sure.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing first safari experience
4 friends and I did a 8 days tours safari around Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Natron...
Beyond the magical landscapes and wildlife,
Mack, the owner, showed real flexibility during the organization of the safari and was very helpful at the end when we had problems with our return flight to Dar Es Salaam.
Tumsifu, the driver, and Innocente, the stomach engineer, were so friendly and competent, everything was perfect.
Do not hesitate, go for Kiliholidays Tours (and ask for Tumsifu and Innocente if possible...)