US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful
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We just returned from doing a 12-day Safari with GoExplore Safaris and it was excellent. While planning our safari I dealt with Brian who was very helpful and patient and was very prompt replying to my e-mails. He came up with a great itinerary for us which included two Gorilla treks one in Uganda and the other in Rwanda, plus Chimp and Golden Monkey trekking and a boat trip on the Kazinga channel etc Our agent in Netherlands was also very helpful and informative helping us to select the right lodges. We also can't thank Moses our driver and guide enough for a great safe journey. He was very informative and patient a real safe driver
All in all if you are planning a trip to Africa then this GoExplore Safaris should be your first consideration as mentioned before they are excellent
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was the best experience ever
I feel humbled by the Services given to Us by a nice organised Personel.the Personel are great hearted and their
Service is incledible.l look forward to visit again and recommed this great Services to Others.the whole trip
Covered Our expectation.Again thanks and keep this warm Services.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience of the Chagga tribe and the Marangu Village
I went on the 2-day Marangu village tour with two of my friends from New Zealand. Godfrey took us on the tour.
We started with a visit to the Marangu Gate at the base of the Mt Kilimanjaro. Godfrey explained to us the geography and history about this world-famous mountain, and my time here inspired me to book a Mt. Kili hike with the same company afterwards.
We then visited the picturesque waterfalls to appreciate its natural beauty, followed by a visit to the coffee farm where we were shown how the coffee is produced from start to finish. The coffee song that Godfrey taught us was particularly memorable, followed by a nice coffee time enjoying the very coffee we just ground ourselves. Maisha marefu!
In the afternoon, we visited the Chagga cultural museum and the caves. Being from the Chagga tribe himself, his knowledge and ability to provide an enjoyable guided tour with his friendliness and humour is unparalleled. While having so much fun and laughs, we learnt so much about the history of the Chagga tribe and all the intricate designs and strategies weaved in the caves that they constructed.
After an overnight stay at a comfortable accommodation in Moshi, we proceeded to the hot springs where we spent hours swimming and relaxing in the clear blue waters. Godfrey then prepared the delicious chipsi mayai, which is a must-try dish during your stay in Tanzania.
Overall, I would definitely recommend to my friends and other future travellers the African Traits company. It is a great introduction tour especially if it is your first time in Tanzania and want to know about their culture. I had great two days on this trip and came away with fond memories.
Asante sana Godfrey!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't speak highly enough
My family just came back from South Africa. Justin was responsible for four fantastic days. We stayed for three nights at Elephant Plains and one night at Hippo Hollow. He arranged for everything, including transfers and tickets to Moholoholo, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center and Elep´hant Whispers.
We forgot out iPad at Elephant Plains and he went above and beyond to help us get it back.
He gave us his private number to contact him while in SA and was very quick to answer anything.
I really hope to come back and use PaperJet again!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service, reliable company
We selected Wildebeest as a result of a thorough research. Owner/manager Noah was very helpful with prompt replies who really understands client needs and can read between the lines. As a family of 4 with two younger kids (8 and 11) we had quite specific needs and also clearly defined our budget. After a rather long iteration we designed our final itinerary with 8 days safari and 5 days beach in Kenya.
We started in Nairobi, then 3 nights at Masai Mara (Mara Crossings), 1 night at Nakuru (Sarova Lion Hill), 2 nights at Amboseli (Ol Tukai) and 1 night at Tsavo (Serena). After the safari we have been taken to the south beach for a 5 night stay at Sands at Chale before we flew back to Nairobi.
The entire trip was professionally managed with really minor discrepancies, so in general the service they provided was excellent. Our driver Joseph has 20+ years experince, great driver with deep knowledge of flora and fauna.
Do not hesitate to select Wildbeest, would opt for them again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amboseli was a dream tour
This was my second trip to Amboseli National Park, and my first time with Africa Celebrity Tours. The owner Muli was also my driver. I had a private tour so I had the large pop-top van to myself. On the tour he was extremely helpful and made all the arrangements - even a late check-out so that I could have more time on safari.
The safaris were great. He had an eagle-eye and spotted everything. He tailored the tour to the types of animals that I was keen to see, and the birds - all animals great and small. He had a knack for stopping at the perfect position to get a great view of the animals. Our patience was rewarded many times - such as viewing the most magnificent bull elephant passing right in front of the van; three separate family groups of elephants moving to the waterhole; a front view of four lions; sightings of many hyenas; a superb sighting of a jackal; a close-up snap shot of a baby eagle just a few feet away, and on and on. Hippos, elephants, ostriches, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, buffalo, zebra, impala, vultures, and so on. I had many 'firsts' such as my first Kori bustard, saddle-billed stork, yellow-necked francolin, crowned plover, and the closest to the hamerkop than I've ever been, and the best shot I've ever had of the African Fish Eagle.
All in all it was too great for words.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari dealer
I would recommend this tour company for absolutely anyone who wants a great East African experience. Myself and a small group of friends did a safari through Uganda and Rwanda few months ago. The tour itself was amazing visiting parts of the world you never dreamed you would go and experiencing things you could only imagine like trekking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest or whitewater rafting in the Nile! Our tour guide Dickson was excellent and could spot animals from anywhere!!! I saw more wildlife in those 12 days then I have seen in my life!! We went way beyond the big five and were even lucky enough hang out with Mountain Gorillas, chimps, hunting dogs, rhinos as well as everything else! Dickson was great company a pleasure to be around.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience , wonderful customer service
Customer first culture and experienced staff giving a memorable touch of experience.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely awesome experience – better than i imagined!
This company makes you feel very pampered and special. They quickly responded quickly and made everything easy for us.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour guide and Land Cruiser swap the first day impacted Safari in more ways than one.
We choose Regional Tours due to stellar reviews and the fact they are based in Tanzania, Our first tour guide was a very nice and a respectful soul. He went above and beyond to make sure to point out various animals and providing the species names. He spotted a large snake neither of us would of seen. He was very concerned about the Land Cruiser's performance and requested a different one. After getting a different safari vehicle we also changed tour guides (not our choice) . Our new guide spent a lot of time during the game drives talking on his cell phone and texting. Most of my video audio is of him talking instead of the sounds of nature. A couple of times in the Serengeti he stopped along the road to conduct business at locations where he got sell service while we waited. We realize he was not scheduled to be on this trip and was not prepared for the tour. He did not have the change of clothes needed for the 6 days so I gave him some clothing to help him out. Although the experience with natural part of the Safari was good and the hotel accommodations way above average our second guide was more of just a driver than a real guide.