US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
After receiving quotes from many safari companies and after reading many reviews, we chose Odyssey Safaris. Mark Cahill offered a private safari that matched everything we said we wanted to see. He got us good flights and helped to resolve a last minute flight change due to an American Airline cancellation. Lucy and Beatrice made sure we were fully prepared for the trip. Our accommodations were great at all locations. The food was great and plentiful. We saw rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and a multitude of grazers. We saw the great migration and river crossings at the Mara River. We spent three nights in Masai Mara, two nights in the Serengeti, two nights at the Ngorongoro Crater, one night in Lake Manyara. On the last day we visited Arusha National Park before traveling to the airport. Our Kenyan guide, Erastus, and our Tanzanian guide, Tadei, were exceptional. They got to where the animals were and made sure we had perfect spots to do our viewing. They were very attentive to our needs and our desires. Many thanks to everyone involved in making this a perfect trip.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We Saw Everything!
Issack was great! He knew where to find even the rarest and hardest to spot animals. He doesn't miss a thing! Plus, he always managed to park in exactly the right place for pictures.
Our trip included the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and a visit to several tribal communities that welcome visitors to learn about their culture. Overall an amazing experience that I'll never forget!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience - Saw SO MANY Animals
We decided on Maasai Wanderings based on a friend's recommendation. We were amazed at the variety and number of animals that we saw. We chose a private safari. Our guide, Godwin, picked us up at the airport and explained so much about the animals eating, mating, and migration habits. We were able to get really close to many animals and saw hunting, eating and mating activity. We stayed 5 nights in lodges and 3 nights in tents. We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. If I had it to do over, I might have only picked 3 parks and stayed at least 2 nights in each location - but we requested all 4 parks, and they scheduled exactly what we requested. We enjoyed the visit to a Maasai village, truly an amazing experience. The trip of a lifetime.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator - my trip became more than I could have ever imagined!
I did an 8 day Kilimanjaro-trekking (we made it to Uhuru peak), 5 day-safari and 4 day stay at Zanzibar, all arranged and overseen by Soul of Tanzania. Most of my contact was with Iris who was always very professional and made great recommendations from the beginning to the end. Zanzibar is a bit generic though (all-inclusive luxury hotels are essentially the same wherever in the world you are), but the safari and the trekking are both memories for life. The accomodation that Soul of Tanzania had picked for us (3 different camps: Pakulala in Ngorongoro, Chaka Chaka Kiota in Serengeti and Nimali in Tarangire) were mindblowing. In particular, Nimali was something not of this world. Luxury in all respects, and at night, just before sunset, large hordes of elephants and buffaloes came to the camp to drink water from the trench that Nimali Camp has made for them there. They were all standing like 5 meters from the pool, in total like 40 elephants and almost the same amount of buffaoes! Wow.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip
"well i felt so happy and amazed with you guys are great, well organized from the first moment i called your office, five days felt like one night,i have so many compliments from my staffs mate who were with me during the vacation, we are planning for another trip and this time around we will group up all together so that we can fel the pleasure of getting together, woow!!! you guys are great, i see good future ahead of you, good job pal!!!!"
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional Team And Excellent Safari Organizer
First of all, when you are thinking of an African safari trip I would say good choice and this is for sure a "once in lifetime" experience. So no hesitation, pls come!
After that, you may be thinking of which safari operator to select because there are toooooo many. I would highly recommend African Paradise Safaris to any group travelers or solo. John Peter, the manager, is very professional and responsive. I contacted several operators and got quotations of similar package before departure but John was the most professional one so I decided to go with him. He is always available and helped to solve little problem super quick during your trip. As a solo traveler I took a joining trip, 3 days Maasai Mara, 3 days Nakuru + Amboseli. Driver for Maasai Mara was Stanley, who is a cheerful guy. He was really a good driver, professional guide, and tried to get us to see as many as we can. I could see he really respected the nature and other people, this is something I appreciate. Driver for Nakuru + Amboseli was Sammy, who is punchable and nice, also a good driver. It was really tough in Amboseli because of the road but Sammy made it easier for us.
Thanks again John and the team. I would recommend John and African Paradise Safaris to all my friends and everyone who is looking for one. And of course it will be my future choice to Africa again.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya and Tanzania Safari plus Zanzibar
Bush 2 City did an excellent job planning a 17 day private safari to Kenya and Tanzania in March, 2017. Hotels were excellent. We had a private land cruiser for the entire experience with great driver/guides in both Kenya and Tanzania who were experts in the countries and wildlife. A great experience!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 day/1 night Mikumi safari
As a female solo traveler, I was happy to be in contact with Mwajabu to organize my trip. She was always accessible and very pleasant. She also offered a very good price for solo travelers, as other companies charge twice as much. Mwajabu and her brother, the driver, met me at the airport, and accomodated my every need from beginning to end. Mikumi park is impressive in its own right and Camp Bastian is beautiful. I was disappointed with the food there, especially given lunch in the park the first day was so nice, but all in all, I really enjoyed Hello Tanzania's choice for hotel. I would highly recommend Hello Tanzania to organize and guide a Tanzanian safari!
PE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive and proactive in suggesting ideas and proposals
The service was excellent, I received very quick responses to all my queries. For me it was perfect since I had to plan my safari (with restricted budget) in less than a week and without the help of Safari Specialists I would not have been able to do it. They gave me answers to all my questions and also suggestions with which I could make a final decision on the duration and type of safari I wanted to do. I did a total 10 day safari, 3 of which was a walking safari in the Okovongo delta and the remaining seven were a non participating mobile safari, which helped to make the price not so high but at the same time travel comfortably.
CH
Fantastic and unforgettable time in Uganda!
We had a great time in Uganda with Speke Holidays and our Guide David. Everyday was beautiful and we got many different impressions and information about that beautiful country. We saw a lot of different landscapes and animals and we really enjoyed our Holidays. Our Lodges were great and we could relax in the evenings surrounded by beautiful nature. We are thankful for the time and say thanks to Speke Uganda Holidays :)