35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Thanks to Federica's efficient and thorough organisation we had a fantastic safari experience in Botswana followed by a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. Federica is a very knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful guide and tour operator and we would definitely travel with her again. Everything was perfect from the transport to the comfortable tents and the tasty food. We couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommended!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator!
We just finished a 4-day safari which was organized by Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club. This truly was a wonderful experience and they were key in planning our journey. The staff is friendly, flexible and available at all times to provide you with anything you would need.
Regarding the safari in itself, we had the time of our lives! We had an amazing guide called Julius, a very friendly and welcoming person, who did his very best to make us happy and allow us to see as many animals as we could throughout the trip. And we did see a lot of them (even more than we could have hoped!). From cheetahs, to lions & cubs, to hippos and so much more!
Our guide also made sure that we were safe at all times and he provided us with a lot of information on the nature and the animals surrounding us.
In conclusion, don't hesitate one second to book your safari with Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club and make sure to ask for Julius to make your trip even better!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A successful trip with no surprises
Before leaving, I obtained offers from several local travel agencies. The Mama Savana offer was the most advantageous in terms of the standard we liked. We chose a 5 day private safari. A separate car with a guide / driver was included in the price. Our guide, Harun, was able to spot animals and had extensive knowledge about them. We slept in very comfortable conditions, in beautiful lodges (Lake Manyara Kilima Moya, Ngorongoro Oldean Mountain, Sound of Siliance Tented). There was poor wifi in the first two places. On the first day we visited Tarangire Park, where a lot of animals live in a relatively small area. We spent the next two days in Serengetti, which is a huge park. The access to it itself takes about 3 hours from the place of accommodation, because the access roads are dirt roads. The Ngorongoro crater made a great impression on us due to its picturesque location and lots of animals. On the last day we got to a local village where we watched plantations of bananas, rice etc. This point of the trip was the weakest. Instead, you'd be better off seeing Lake Manyara Park that was on the way. For us, the 5-day trip was optimal, because each park had a different scenery. If someone decides to go on an individual safari (I think this is a better option, because 6 people in the car is a bit tight, there is nowhere to put your luggage and watch the animals freely), I recommend that you arrange a pickup from the airport and return to the airport. We were afraid that we would not get our flights together and we flew to Arusha the day before and left the next day. It was a waste of time because there is really nothing to do in Arusha. It's a pretty gloomy city. After booking the safari, Mama Savana sent us an invoice by e-mail, on the basis of which we paid the advance. We paid the rest on the spot in cash. They also picked us up at the airport and drove us to the hotel. Everything was in line with the itinerary we agreed on.
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FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We got a 4-day safari with our guide Julius M.
It was truly amazing and we really enjoyed our time
We got to visit 4 national parks / conservation parks and got to see amazing landscapes and mesmerizing animals
This was thanks to the experience of our guide who knew where to find them
The organization was on point
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Experience: Extremely organized, responsive, and helpful!
After thorough research on Safari Bookings, we decided to use Giltedge to book our safari. We originally booked it for August 2020, but then re-booked to 2021, and then to 2022. They made this process very easy for us and we did not incur any additional charges.
The booking process was very smooth. We knew of two properties we wanted to visit, and we let our Giltedge representative recommend two others based on our preferences. The lodges they recommended were incredible and they really hit the mark by sending us to a lodge with a very high concentration of zebras- my favorite animal. They were able to work within our budget to give us exactly the kind of experience we wanted.
We had never been to Africa and we were nervous about this trip and the logistics. But everything was made very clear and easy by Giltedge. While we were on the trip, all of our transfers arrived in a timely manner and every person we encountered was very helpful and friendly. We did a lot of internal travel within Africa (flights to and from Johannesburg, light aircraft) and all the transfers went very smoothly; something I had been a little nervous about beforehand.
When we book our next trip to Africa I will definitely use Giltedge. They were extremely professional, took care of EVERYTHING, and we always felt very well taken care of before, during, and after our adventure.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super efficient, great expertise, quick response and highly knowledgeable of the subject!
We stayed at the Bushway's camps in Chobe and Khwai River which we well appointed, clean and well stocked. All the staff were efficient and very friendly which made for a most enjoyable stay. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and delivered a great bush experience with a casual but efficient style. We saw all we wanted to see and then enjoyed their hospitality. We cant wait to repeat the thoroughly enjoyable experience which in retrospect was money well spent!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing people for your perfect safari experience
We booked our safari with 10 people at Caracal Tours & Safaris. 9 days of safari and 4 days at Zanzibar. The organisation was perfect. Marion arranged every small detail perfectly and was very responsive and thoughtful. The contact with Marion is very nice and she is very accessible and flexible. For example, 2 months prior to our journey we wanted to add one more person. Marion arranged every overnight stay and every journey to make the addition of our extra person possible.
The overnight stays were all fine, ranging from luxury to more of a glamping style in the middle of all the wildlife. Because of personal preferences we wanted to sleep in beds, which was taken care of very well by the organisation. Especially the overnights stays on the Serengeti in Gnu Migration Camp and Mawe Tented Lodge were an absolute wildlife experience. The atmosphere was very friendly and a cake got baked for the birthday of our daughter. We also got a cake, arranged by Marion, for the 35th anniversary of our wedding, a very nice surprise. In these camps, you are escorted to your tents at night where we had a nice meet & greet with a hyena and buffalo at approximately 10 meters. However, at no point we felt any fear, because of the great expertise of the camp crew.
Also the visit to the Masai was a very cool experience.
The structure of our journey was very good and we kept on seeing more and more impressive things. The expertise of the guides (Ben and Julius) was outstanding and they entertained us very well. They both speak English fluently and were very enthusiastic. The cars were fine and included a refrigerator for cold drinks. Moreover, the guides were very flexible to our preferences. The organisation and its' guides distinguished themselves in their respect for the animals and their nature. They sometimes chose to stay leave sooner at certain animals because of the extreme overcrowding (read: 2 lions, 20 cars). Of course they did this in consultation with us, but it did show their respect for nature.
All in all, we greatly advise Caracal Tours & Safaris to everyone who wishes an unforgettable journey in this amazing area. You will not regret your decision.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful three days in Gombe with additional diving
I spent wonderful three days organised by Gombe Track Safaris in Gombe National Park. Everything went perfectly smoothly in the organisation starting with being transferred from the airport to the private boat and on to Gombe. Within the park I had a nice room in the main buliding, great food provided by my own cook and wonderful moments hiking through the park and sitting along for hours with chimpanzee families and watching them playing and later going swimming in Lake Tanganyaka. On my way back, I made two dives in the lake which were awesome given the amount of different fish with an incredible amount of different patterns in its waters. Thank you for the wonderful time and absolutely recommendable.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and educated
The overall tour was amazing! Lots of wildlife and friendly staff members. Money definitely well spent. I would do it again in a heartbeat.