20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Avoid avoid avoid
This tour was equally upsetting and angering. Unfortunately I booked with another agent, and was pooled with other bookings, all from different agents. We should have been suspicious that ours was the only vehicle without any branding...it took 4 days to establish which tour company was actually running our trip.
From the outset, it was a shambles. We wasted the entire first morning waiting for various other bookings, essentially until the vehicle was full. I then also had my paid for itinerary changed immediately. To cap it off, the driver / guide was extremely rude, and offered no insight into either the schedule or the wildlife.
During my 5 day trip, the irritation continued. Our vehicle was clearly the slowest on the road, costing us hours of game driving every day. In addition, every time we reached camp, we were the last to leave, and last to eat. And even more, the game driving was not at all in line with the promised schedule. We spent a mere 3 hours in Ngorongoro crater...
Overall the entire trip was awful. It was hard to enjoy the wildlife beauty, as we were all so constantly harassed by the awful experience.
Please do not use this company, and help others to avoid such disappointment too.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Driver frently, carring, allways on time and did show and told us everything. Well doen. Thanks.
More thans complete. Seen the BIG four.
Many thanks to the driver.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised mainly.
A few cliches with communication in Kenya, eg no welcome info at hotel , a couple on our tour not notified when we were due to depart on the day after our arrival so we were 3 hours late leaving , hence didn't arrive at our first lodge near Amboseli till 7.30 pm that day,. Issues with twin bed accomodation at some lodges for myself and friend. Tanzania excellent. Guides very good. Upgrades very good.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
My safari with All Around Tanzania Safaris was without a doubt one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
The booking and communication leading up to our safari was second to none. All our queries and requests were met with enthusiasm, and nothing was too much trouble for AATZ.
We were so well looked after from the moment we arrived in Arusha. After a lovely stay in the tropical setting of our hotel we set off in the morning to much excitement and anticipation of what lie ahead. We visited Lake Manyara, were we had our first pinch yourself moment with the aww inspiring site of a magnificent elephant that came wandering out from behind some trees and walked along the road before deciding to disappear as quietly as he came back into the bush. We camped in the Serengeti National Park where we fell asleep to the surreal sounds of lions in the distance singing us a lullaby. The drive down into Ngorongoro Crater is a site to behold as we reached the bottom we were met with a sun shower, the light and incredible 360% views of the crater rim and the animals made you feel like you were in some kind of Utopia.. which we were! Of course this is a but a snippet of what we encountered over 4 days of our safari, seeing all these wild animals in their natural habitat is one experience I think everybody should enjoy at least once in their life!
Our driver and guide always went above and beyond to make us have the most wonderful experience possible, we always felt safe and secure and with his years as a safari driver/guide and the love and passion he has for his country and all that resides in it means he has so much knowledge about anything and everything, he answered any questions we had and had lots of interesting facts and stories to tell.
We did a camping safari, one night in a campsite on the Serengeti and the other nights in the companies campsite in Karatu, all the tents were set up for us in a beautiful setting surrounded by trees and gardens. The campsite has fantastic facilities, which includes the best hot shower in Africa! A huge big eating area which includes a bar for your choice of a sundowner drink after a long day on safari! We also had a lovely cook who whipped us up all our meals which were all tasty and delicious.
Also knowing that part of the cost of the safari go towards giving back to the local community through education is a big plus for me!
I would highly recommend booking your safari with All Around Tanzania Safaris for an unforgettable and truly life changing experience, you will not be disappointed... for me there is no other!! I can not wait for my next safari adventure with All Around Tanzania Safaris..! :)
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent trip to Namibia. Second time booking an African trip through Chris. Very pleased. Gave
First used Safari Partners several years ago to book a train trip on the Shongololo and was very pleased. I used them again to book a trip to Namibia and again, had an excellent experience. Chris made a suggestion about which trip he thought I would enjoy the most and I trusted his opinion to follow his advise. I am very glad that I did. The trip far exceeded my expectations, and I have traveled to nine different countries on the continent of Africa. I gave his name to a friend who also booked a trip with him and they too are very happy with Chris and Safari Partners. I am planning to use them again to book a trip to Ethiopia next year. I highly recommend them.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could not be better
There is nothing I can say negative about the service provided to us on our tour to see chimps and gorillas. Alex , your guide was a perfect host to the nation of Uganda. He was on time or should I say ahead of time to pick us in Jinja since he knew that that getting thru Kampala was better the earlier the better. Alex is a bird expert and even though I don't have a lot of interest in birds, I do know. The lodges we stayed at were wonderful. One word of caution. Anyone with moderate health problems might find the walks to the cabins a challenge but then again these people should not be trekking.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Lost World
I was on safari for a week, and visited Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP and Tarangire NP. I went to Ngorongoro after visiting Serengeti, but my first sighting was driving around the crater on my way to Serengeti. To say it was a breathtaking drive would be an understatement, the drive only served to heighten my anticipation. Returning to Ngorongoro did not disappoint. The crater rim is beautifully lush and green and has a surprising variety of animals. The drive in and out of the crater is stunning (different roads for each) and arriving at the base of the crater, it feels like you've descended into another world. There are animals everywhere. Lions, hyenas, zebra, wildebeest, elephants, and we even saw a rhino. The best way I can think of describing it is to cross Serengeti NP with Jurassic Park: The Lost World. It truly feels like you're going back to a time. If you're going to Tanzania, do no miss Ngorongoro.
US
A beautiful, hospitable country with vibrant, friendly people and a dazzling array of wildlife.
Tanzania is a place I would love to visit again and would recommend to my friends and family.
The weather was perfect, never humid and only a sweater required for the evenings. Accommodations were clean and well furnished. We were always greeted with hot towels and fresh juice at each new lodging. The food very fresh and delicious. We were a group of Nature Journalists and were guided by Hamadi Ningaa of Face of Africa Adventures. Our guides were expert in their wildlife knowledge and showed the highest level of professionalism and care during our Safari Adventure. Our experience was moving, delightful and educational and for many, the trip of a lifetime. Asante sanato the Face of Africa Adventures team.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by Dev
Tanzania is without a doubt one of the most amazing countries I have been to, there was nothing I didn't love about it. Stop thinking about it, go to Tanzania.
Friendly and Professional.
We had a wonderful time in South Africa thanks to Kruger Park Travel and especially the amazing Kylie. She co-ordinated internal flights, accommodation, pick ups and safari tours for us and the whole trip went off without any problems at all. Kylie did it all in a friendly and professional manner. I would highly recommend this organisation.