50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Magical Experience
The safari program was amazing. Magical sunsets and sunrises in Masai Mara and much more. More than what I expected. All my Safari contacts George Weru from the Pogenzi Africa Safari team and my Safari guides in Kenya and Tanzania Moses and Adam were all great to work with. My Safari experience in all the parks and stay in the tented hotels were an awesome experience and I will recommend it to anyone who wants to travel to these magical places. Pogenzi Safari services were absolutely flawless and they went over and beyond to a sure that I have a great time in these Safari parks. Thank you for a wonderful tour and a life changing experience and cannot wait to be back.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best in uganda
In March 2021, my wife and I researched tour companies to hire for a trip to Uganda. There were a ton of companies and we spent substantial time researching them. We noticed that Primate safaris ltd was good and continued to come up in Google searches for best tour companies. We contacted Gorilla Trek Africa's U.S. representative, spoke to him, and decided to hire primate safaris ltd as our tour company. Robert became our contact and he was super helpful and responsive. With Andrews help, a travel agent was unnecessary. Nelson assisted us with designing a personal, custom tour that best fit our needs. We had many questions in the beginning and he promptly responded to all of them. We booked our trip for July 13 through July 26. In June, due to an increase in COVID cases, Uganda's president locked down the country and enacted various restrictions, including a curfew. We were concerned at first, but after conducting additional research, talking to Andrew, and learning that there were exemptions for tourists, we decided not to postpone our travels. And, it was the right decision. We had an absolute blast! We couldn't have been happier with our choice to travel to Uganda and our decision to hire primate safaris After two days of exploring Entebbe on our own, Asaph, our tour guide, picked us up at our hotel in a Land Cruiser and our tour began. Asaph was amazing! He was knowledgeable and attentive. He was kind and patient with us but had a self-assured presence that made us feel safe and secure. Too, he took excellent care of us. My wife and I have traveled extensively and could have navigated Uganda on our own, but it would have been so much more stressful and less enjoyable without Gorilla Trek Africa backing us and Asaph guiding us. During our tour, we went on game drives, boat tours, community tours, a chimpanzee trek, and a gorilla trek. The accommodations rocked and the staff was friendly. It was extraordinary! My wife and I were so happy with primate safaris ltd as our tour company and Asaph as our guide that we are each writing a separate positive review. I highly recommend Gorilla Trek Africa as a tour company and Asaph as a tour guide.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
*Perfect from start to finish*
We started planning for a Tanzanian Vacation back in February when things were simpler. From February until 4 weeks before arriving, we've had to adjust multiple time our plans and at each and every time Psalms Adventures supported us and helped us make the correct adjustments. In the end, when we landed in Kilimanjaro airport and that we were greeted by our driver Salim all of that stress went away and boy did we enjoyed it!
The day after our arrival we headed to the main office where we meet with Carlson to confirm our all of our lodges and arrangements. Our trip was split in two parts, A safari of 8 days and 5 days into Zanzibar. Throughout the whole journey, they made sure to get in touch with us to confirm everything was correct and that for example we landed safely into Zanzibar. It was never intrusive, just the correct number of checks to make us feel secure.
As far as the Safari goes, 8 days is sufficient enough to see all you’ll be able to see.
I could also describe in full details all the animals we've seen, everything Salim made to make sure we enjoyed ourselves, his deep experience of the land, but in the end the most important part you need to know is that we definitely recommend them.
We know it can be scary to book with a company on the other side of the world, but as you'll see in the picture this is a huge company with vast resources and a more than helpful staff. All of the suggestions they made to us were above expectation(Lodging in Serengeti, Resort in Zanzibar, etc.) and in the end that’s what you’re looking into a Safari Tour provider!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Their goal is to give you the best safari experience.
Had a 2 week safari with Joseph and Tony. Trip of a lifetime made so special by Nature’s Wonderland Safaris. Every day they focused on finding us animals and getting us in position to take great photos. Their knowledge about the animals and birds is incredible. Highly ethical and great fun to be with.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful game drives, good food, good talks with tour company
As a senior traveler (69) I was expecting some difficulty -- but a sense of adventure is required anywhere and I could not have been happier with everyone at Kalahari Breeze! The food was fantastic - I traveled with my son and his fiancee who are vegan, but I'm easy to please with anything and Kalahari chefs made superb meals in the bush! Garden Studio in Maun was also excellent, as well as the food the ladies made at Kubu Lodge in Kasane and the chef at Masuwe Lodge, Victoria Falls.
Returning to Maun and Garden Studio after two different tent camping "chapters" (Mokoro and Moreni Game Reserve) was refreshing. Best parts of this trip were learning that the company that Chris and Maria started support many local people; good discussions about water and politics in this part of Africa, and the future of wildlife here.
Botswana appears to have taken a different path than other countries in wanting to preserve its wild areas. The animals here are 'business partners' not hunting trophies. I was pleased to read that Chief Moremi's wife was responsible in 1963 for arranging the establishment of the Moremi Game Reserve.
I liked learning about the relationship between the animals and people who live here, from Clifford, Chris and Saba, who were all our guides in a way. The huge roar on the second night at Moremi was an announcement that our camp was in a male lion's territory, explained Clifford, who found his tracks about 100 yards away next morning. The lion is not interested in coming into your tent. Having said that, it's a good idea to not come out of the tent at night - bathrooms are attached to each sleeping tent! If you want a flush toilet at all times you will miss wonderful tent camping with Kalahari Breeze, and evenings around the camp fire. Other night visitors were a honey badger, hyena and a single wild dog.
I enjoyed Clifford's perceptions: The old elephant is just like an old man, nothing bothers him too much. (One little elephant trumpeted loudly at us and then ran behind his mother.) After seeing a pride of 3 lionesses and their 6 cubs (who were very thin) I realized that life is also hard for the lion, not just the impala, zebra and wildebeest.
And the elephant at Mokoro who grazes just feet away, breaking trees all night, isn't interested in you either, just those leaves at the top. Mr Saba built a fire to tell the elephant we were here, and the elephant left. No guns are allowed in Botswana, so the people and animals respect one another's territory.
The next chapter, as Clifford would say, was the move across the border to Zimbabwe (after 2 great nights at Kubu Lodge in Kasane, northern Botswana) and Masuwe Lodge in Victoria Falls. Again wonderful talks with Cassius the concessioner and some history of Zimbabwe. Beautiful cabins and a pool here as well. Don't be alarmed to see a gecko occasionally in your cabin. Viewing Victoria Falls was stunning - we were almost alone here - COVID has limited travel from everywhere and has been hard on the local economy.
This trip was somewhat challenging because of two separate COVID tests necessary to cross into Botswana and then into Zimbabwe, but this trip was safe, secure and enlightening. We saw many elephants, impalas, zebras, cape buffalo, giraffes, lions and hippos, as well as many birds. The waters of the Okavango Delta were free-flowing, clean, and cold -- like the Everglades, a flowing river spread wide. I took an excellent book about Africa with me and read it along the way: The Shadow of the Sun, by Ryszard Kapuscinski, a Polish journalist. Great read.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
Thank you !
The camp was incredible and the people were very kind.
Matthew from Indigo safari was extremely responsive, thanks again!
The only drawback was the "walking safari" which was not a safari but a walk in the forest with a guide, although nice and being a source of knowledge, made a "show" reserved for tourists (or children) which did not particularly please us (nor the people present that day...) ... But it is quickly forgotten because everything else was perfect!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great 2 day safari trip, we saw all animals we wanted to see!
We did the 2 day trip to Tarangire and Ngorongoro with African Polecat Safaris. The booking process was very straightforward, James answered all questions we had very quickly. The deposit they requested was also quite reasonable(5% via online payment). They accepted the payment in 2 different currencies, which helped us a lot. The safari itself was very thorough, we were well taken care of from the airport pick up to the accommodation and at the end airport drop off. In the safari itself, we had a very fun guide, Simba, who was always energetic and ready to explain everything. Food at the safari was delicious and we got good tips on how to save our food from the monkeys and the birds :) Really recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable experience
I made a 5-days trip to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and I certainly wish I had more time. The country and the people are beautiful but what made the trip even more enjoyable for us was my tour guide Phillip Samuel from Manyara travel club. He is a very knowledgeable, accommodating and has a great sunny personality! Since this was my first trip in Tanzania, I relied a lot on Phillip’s expertise on how to best spend my short stay and what the local customs are. Overall, it was quite an enriching experience which wouldn't have been possible if I didn't have an excellent guide like Phillip. I wanted to see many places in a limited amount of time, but Phillip was able to create an itinerary for me that suited what I wanted and packed it with some of the most exciting activities possible given my short stay...
I are very happy and would definitely recommend Manyara travel club to my friends and family who plan to visit Tanzania. Thanks Phillip for enormous support towards my success to Uhuru peak.
CA
BEST TOUR COMPANY, HANDS DOWN!
We completed a customized 8 day safari starting with the Northern Serengeti down to Tarangire National Park. IT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!
From planning to execution, Gosheni Safari's quality and service was impeccable. Apart from the incredible photos and stories to tell for decades, I'm grateful for the countless laughs and conversations over lunches and dinner that really taught me how to take everything 'pole pole' and the real meaning of TIA (THIS IS AFRICA). Africa, I'm in love and to be honest, a lot of the credit goes to Gosheni Safaris for being an incredible host, specifically GABRIEL and PENDO who exceeded our expectations. We will surely be back again and recommend this tour company to all our family and friends. Choosing a local company with incredible standards makes a lot of difference on the quality of experience. Thank you Gosheni!! :) <3
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal guides and safari!
Our group of 11 people took the 6-day jeep safari of Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli with guides Richard and James. Both were extremely knowledgeable, personable, skilled, and fun. They spotted every animal that we might have been able to see, including some rare birds (the Kenyan national bird is beautiful). Also, definitely visit the Masai tribe's village!
Richard and James went above and beyond to accommodate our groups many requests and differing departure flight itineraries. And Minneh was a wonderful contact and trip organizer over the course of 6 months prior to our safari. I highly recommend taking a safari with Jocky Tours.
