BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
As the name says, fantastic!
I did a 3-days safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, everything went perfect. Our driver Richard and our chef were awesome, the camping sites among the animals and the areas we visited for sure are must see places at least once in life.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a great safari!!!
I recommend Wildlife Oasis Tours for a really great safari, and for a great price!
Alli picked us up and delivered us back to our hotel.we stayed at their hotel ,the day before and on the last day which was included in the price. The guide was a very passionate guy with great knowledge of the animals and the area., the food was also very tasty.The company is very eager to please, and wants to make sure you have a good time. We had no problems with the Tent. I highly recommend this company for a budget safari.To be honest, I was a little concerned when booking a budget safari ,but i lately was verry gladed to choose the company to get such a great experience.
NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Impressive tour
I had an excellent out going tour guide (Kikitu) he made the experience fun and really interesting.
Some of the hotels used could be better upgraded. Asides that, the sights were really good and eye opening , I am glad I went on the tour
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour went smoothly and it was worth every penny.I was really impressed with the tour guide's kno
The tour went smoothly and it was worth every penny.I was really impressed with the tour guide's knowledge
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and cost effective service, great choice of acommodation.
Perfect. everything organised digitally, great for a busy working client. Agent accessed better prices than I could via internet research. also great for last minute plans and options.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Arrived as clients left as friends
In love with African nature and wildlife, we decided to choose Tanzania as our next holiday destination. We started looking in internet for tour operators and I accidentally came across Makasa. I read the reviews and I liked what I read, so I contacted Selma and explained that we wanted to go on Safari and then maybe to the beaches of Zanzibar. Selma sent us an itinerary and gave us so much time as we needed to read it through, to read about lodges and national parks. That is what I liked in particular: Makasa made no pressure and let us time to think everything over. Each time we had questions, Selma answered them in no time. Makasa is very flexible and if you, for some reason, would like to change something in your itinerary, it is no problem. They have a wide choice of lodges and activities to choose from.
Upon arrival to Tanzania, we were picked up at the airport by our guide Mathias and brought to the lodge in Moshi. Some hours later he took us on a tour around Moshi and showed us local food markets where we bought the most delicious avocados and bananas. We then drank delicious coffee at the local cafe, with coffee beans grown in the area. The next day we went to see beautiful waterfalls and then headed to Kilimanjaro starting point. Kilimanjaro area is very green and we explicitely asked Selma to let us stay a day or two in this area. We had a lot of fun with our guide, he told us a lot about local culture and we just had a good laugh with him.
Our safari experience was unforgettable. We visited in total 4 national parks and saw the Big Five. Our safari guide's name is Daniel. We saw so many wild cats up close, including leopards, that we wanted to see no more =) Daniel could spot animals some 200 meters or even more away!!! I do not know how he did that! He was very knowledgable, told us a lot about animals, their habits etc. He did that in an interactive way, by asking us questions and then giving the right answer. Every evening, at the dinner we discussed plans for the next day: what animals we wanted to see, what time we start safari and if we wanted to have breakfast before safari starts or during etc. So we knew exactly what we would be doing the next day. He is also a very careful driver and took our and his own safety as a priority.
Our lodges were great, and comfortable, especially the lodge in Serengeti National Park - we slept in the tents (tents are equipped with a bed, there is a toilet and a shower, laundry service also available - so no worries). Each night we fell asleep to the sound of roaring lions and grinning hyenas. We saw a leopard on the tree as we arrived to the lodge - he was just chilling there, 150 meters away from us=). Selma knew that such experience is a must in Tanzania. One of the lodges, at which we stayed, supports a children's home - it means 20 % of sales goes to the needs of this project. I visited the children's home myself and I can say children are taken real good care of and are getting good education. Another lodge, at which we spent two nights in Moshi, supports the local school, the primary purpose being the education and empowerment of girls. So it is definitely a noble purpose. It is one more reason to choose Makasa - they choose lodges that give back to the community!
After our safari adventure, we were brought to the airport, so that we could continue to travel to Zanzibar. There we were met by the driver (who drove very carefully) and brought to the hotel. The hotel in Zanzibar was also a dream. In Zanzibar we were free to choose our own activities, like snorkeling or Stone Town visit. But one can book activities in advance with Makasa.
We would like to thank Makasa's team for our unforgettable adventure! We will always remember our happy days in Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro 6 day Machame route
Godfrey Mbyallu and his assistant Mr G ran the tour.
100% recommended this team! You will enjoy your time and be very well looked after.
If I return, I would only want to do the climb with these guides and their team.
Some details:
1. Godfrey checked our clothing at the hotel. They strongly recommended some additions eg warm snow pants. Some we had to rent at a very reasonable price, some they let us have for the duration of the hike.
2. Godfrey was the leader and excellent at his job. He hand selected his team. His number 2, Mr G was a big man with a big heart! Trekking with them was a bit like travelling with a family. When you trek with them, you will understand why this was a great aspect of this team.
3. “Polepole” means “slowly slowly“. The first day is short and you can walk fast. Don’t! Walk at Godfrey’s pace. As you get higher and the mountain is steeper, you will need to have found your slow walking tempo.
4. The camp is always set up for you when you arrive thanks to the amazing porters. You get hot water to the wash your hands, then some snacks and hot water for tea or coffee. Later, soup arrives (always delicious), followed by a main course.
5. Breakfast included eggs, sausages, bread ...
6. Do a lot of walking before this track. It is way harder than the Inca trail. Way harder! Google training hints for Kilimanjaro - the fitter you are the more fun you will have.
7. Google the Kilimanjaro song. They sing it a lot and is cool if you can eventually join in. These guys are good singers and take every chance to do so!
8. Jackson was the person we organised the tour with. He manages MJ Safaris. He was very prompt to answer all our questions and was very helpful.
Our thanks again to Jackson, Godfrey, Mr G, the cook, the waiter and all the porters!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulus exerience
Our safari in Kruger with Wild Planet Safari was everything we hoped for - and more. We got to see the 'Big 5' - our initial objective - and the 'Ugly 5', but we also got to see so much more. A pride of 21 lions, two lions eating their kill, a group of several hundred buffalo walking single file towards water and a fight where two wildebeest were locked together for almost half an hour plus lots and lots of other animals and birds.
Our guides, Chris and Lungi were excellent and amazing at spotting things we couldn't see - even after we started to know what to look for! They also did the cooking and the food was excellent - and there was always too much!
Accommodation wise, I loved the 'African feel' of the huts in which we stayed. The huts were spacious, comfortable - and well airconditioned which was needed!
We were there in September, but I was still slightly surprised both as to how dry and how hot (temps up to 41 deg) it was. However, whereas the dryness (and time of year being the end of winter) made the scenery somewhat uninspiring, it was fascinating to see how tough the animals were and how they were surviving.
My image of an African safari prior to going was doing it in an open Jeep. However, after the initial disappointment of realising we'd be in an enclosed vehicle, both my wife and I very soon realised its benefits! Being able to have the air-conditioning on in that heat was great, and also the visibility was still excellent. Furthermore, if I needed a photo (and I took a LOT!), Chris would stop, position the vehicle as I needed and I could open my window and never missed a photo opportunity!
To summarise: A tremendous time giving us wonderful memories.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My second trip with Mowgli expeditions, looking forward to the third, this should say it all!
Uganda and Rwanda are not second tier safari destinations if you know what you are looking for and this is exactly where Mowgli Expeditions helped. The focus of this safari was to see primates up close and personal and Mowgli once again did an awesome job in making this trip memorable. We were able to view golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, baboons, and mountain gorillas. Observing a troop of golden monkeys going about their daily life in Rwanda and having mountain gorillas almost brush past you in Bwindi National Park in Uganda - these are once in a lifetime experiences. I never expected Rwanda to be an absolute jewel. The only thing people have read about Rwanda is the genocide that occurred there. 24 years have passed and now Rwanda is a spectacularly clean and well managed country, the people are peaceful and dignified, the weather is wonderful and we did not see a single pot hole all through our road trip there! The grand finale of the trip was a 2-day white water rafting experience in the river Nile in Jinja which is one of the sources of the Nile (Blue Nile) and 2 hours from Entebbe airport in Uganda.
Writing this brings back so many wonderful memories. Once again, Mowgli pulled off an awesome all-inclusive trip that included pick-up/drop-off from all airports, all ground transportation in the form of a spacious and sometimes temperamental Landcruiser which was entertaining in itself, charted out a well-thought out itinerary, picked unique and comfortable lodges and camps, ensured all of our individual needs were catered to, and above all made sure we had another unforgettable trip - all within an affordable budget. Looking forward to my third trip with Mowgli - perhaps a road trip in Namibia combined with a self-drive safari in Kruger!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Sabi Sand Game Reserve by Gordon Black
Service, location and wildlife amazing.