ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with excellent service
We booked a 3-day 2-night Safari trip to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater and it was so amazing! We got to see elephants and girraffes and even lions!! We had an excellent driver/guide and went around in a very comfortable and well-equipped safari car. The camping site we stayed at was nice and there was even a pool. The food we were served was amazing. Will definitely book another trip with them.
US
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and beyond
Erasto and his team at LOMO provided us with a fantastic safari experience in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding areas. Erasto was dependable, knowledgeable and ever-diligent in assuring that we enjoyed our experience and learned as much as possible. He worked tirelessly to accommodate my attempts to photograph what we were seeing. I cannot imagine how LOMO could have improved on our trip. I would highly recommend LOMO's services to anyone and will definitely use LOMO again if I have the opportunity for another trip to the area.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect trip to Kenya and Masai Mara
We had a wonderful time and felt so safe and lucky to experience this adventure. Our guide was the best, and he also had a great sende of humor. Can't wait untill our next trip!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jaw droppingly georgious views
This company was referred to me by a school friend who is in the tourist industry in Tanzania. The company offers a very Bespoke experience from selecting the number of days, destinations, and lodging types. The company also booked my transfer flights from Dar to Arusha, my hotel into Arusha and flight to Zanzibar.
My driver Bernard picked me up at the airport in Arusha and drove me to the hotel. He picked me up in the morning to begin the safari. Bernard was a great driver. We did not have any issues driving and I never felt unsafe. I was solo on safari and so we hung out for the entire week, got along like gangbusters and had great conversations. Bernard is Masai which was cool because I got to learn a great deal about his culture and traditions which were positively fascinating. He was a very easy going guy and was patient with my frequent requests to stop so that I could get out of the car to take pictures with random people that I saw on the street. He would translate for me and negotiate payment which was typically in the many bags of candy that I had with me.
With respect to the safari itself, Bernard showed great skill off-roading. We saw a few interesting accidents and incidents which were caused by drivers without his off-road skills. Bernard said that he's been a guide for more than 15 years or so. Well this showed with his knowledge re navigating the various parks, knowing where he was at any given time, and knowing where to find animals. One time we saw 3 or more jeeps congregating on the other side of a river some distance away. 10 minutes later after an amazing circuitous off road and river crossing adventure we found ourselves beside these jeeps to see to fantastic cheetahs laying in short grass. They were a few feet from us. Amazing. Bernard had fantastic eagle eyes too. How the hell he saw a leopard in a tree with its kill or lion on a rock in the distance etc., was beyond me. The Safaris were among the greatest experiences of my life. Just amazing. Thanks Bernard!!!
Now the lodges I spent nights in were stunning!!!!!! One was a private cottage Tlomey Mountain Lodge I think it's called. I had a private cottage that was huge and just stunning!!! In my living room I had a wood burning fireplace. My veranda overlooked an ocean of red flowers flowing down a hill. My lodge was in a forest a few minutes walk from the main building. I was not expecting something so beautiful and luxurious.
My third night was spent in a tent lodge in the Serengeti. Wow! Wow! Wow! Was that ever luxurious!!! There was a huge dining tent with white table cloth, candles and waiters serving a multi course meal as the sun set over the Serengeti. There were chairs around a fire pit where we relaxed. You could see Buffalo in the distance. My tent was huge. Bigger than an average hotel room. It had a porch area with two chairs and a table. A queen bed with ensuite bathroom with flushing toilet and hot water in the sink and shower. The lights were solar powered. Sleeping was a little freaky. I woke up to the sound of Buffalo walking and brushing against my tent. Then around 5am I woke up again to the sound of several lions outside my tent growling. That was scary and exhilarating.
Fourth night was in a lodge on the rim of the NgoroNgoro crater. Wow! What a stunning building. My room overlooked the crater. Stunning wall to wall floor to ceiling window. Amazing sunset and sunrise views from my room and from the huge balcony where you could eat your breakfast.
Each evening I would have Dinner with Bernard and other guests of the various lodges and we'd debrief and then plan for the next day. Each morning after breakfast we would build our lunch boxes from a buffet.
I would highly recommend this company. I have nothing negative to say. I cannot think of how my trip could have been better. Thank you.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour we saw the big 5
Booked the 3 day / 2 nights tour from Nairobi to Masai Mara including a ballon safari on the last day.
It was a great tour and we sawlost of animals and the big 5 .
They even dropped me off at the airport on the last day, I highly recommend this tour.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Elephants, Hippos and Spectacular African Nature
The Fish Eagle Safari was much better than I had expected. Everyday brought some amazing aspect whether it was the quiet mornings on the Zambezi River, blazing sunsets, hippos everywhere, Zambian fishermen in their handmade mokoros, beautiful birds, etc. Going to sleep looking at the stars from my tent while listening to the calls of the hippos echoing across the water is something else. The best part was the unexpected appearances of elephants, especially the group of 7 that crossed the channel to our island, checked out our camp, then moved on. Seeing them still there behind our camp in the morning was just another one of the thrilling aspects of this trip. For a camping trip the food was surprisingly good, fresh tasting, had variety, and was nicely presented. There was a safety brief at the beginning of the trip and each day there was a discussion of what we would do the next day, how to act and react in the various situations. I always felt safe and had every confidence in the guides who seemed to have comprehensive knowledge about every animal, bird, plant and insect there is. The office staff were extremely helpful in not only booking the trip, but also in providing advice on pre and post trip transportation and accommodations. This trip is one that I will never forget. Check out the photos on the Natureways Facebook page.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good contact and care during our stay, flexibility (take into account our tour plans).
We spent very good time in Kenya and Tanzania. We visited Serengeti park, Ngorongoro crater, Natron Lake, Ol Doinyo Lengai (with climbing). We saw a lof of wild animals and beautiful nature. After safarii we climbed on Kilimajaro. Next we visited Zanzibar. Atfer short rest on coast we climbed on Lenena Peak (Mt.Kenya) and visited Nairobi. During our all travell we had good and experienced guides with big knowledge. We were and saw everything what we planed. One disadvantage - not information about real tips (Kilimajaro trip).
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 7-day tour!
I went on the 7-day Masai Mara / Lake Naivasha / Hell's Gate / Mount Kenya tour in March. It was a very quiet season, so I ended up having a private tour with the driver. My driver was very nice and took good care of me, often calling the guides with whom I was hiking or biking, to make sure I am all right :-) The choice of the destinations was excellent. This a tour where you combine game drives, biking, and hiking on the mountain and in the forest. You do not need to be super fit, but a good basic condition is needed for the activities. If you do not want to spend the holidays just sitting passively in the car, this is a tour to consider. I highly recommend!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All I had to do was to show up, and Vayeni had taken it from there, perfectly according to my wishes
Before visiting Zimbabwe I discussed the best travel itenary and arrangements with Suzanne. She came up with the most fitting suggestion for my trip. From the moment I got off the plane, all was taken care of. Literally all I had to do was show up and enjoy the experience. It was a five day trip in Zimbabwe, and yet it felt like a 3 week holiday. Both because I returned so relaxed andbecause I had seen and done so much. One of my best trips ever!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
they send to me every days lies and false permit for uganda trekking. I want my money
past year i booked a safari with safaribooking..all perfect...but tembea are dishonest.believe me.
I paid in november 2016 and now I have the surprise..and I must to book with another tour operator...i booked all the internationals flights.
terrible.I hope to have my money.