PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A lifetime experience
My boyfriend and I just returned from a 6 day safari with Shadows of Africa and it was the most amazing experience that we ever had. Our expectations were high but they were certainly exceeded.
We want to thank Marjeta that arranged everything perfectly and had been always so helpful and easy to correspond.
We also have to thank a lot Loma, our amazing driver who was so friendly and who did his best to give us the best safari experience ever. He is really experienced and always knows where to go and where to look to see the animals. And he has such good eyes that he can spot leopards in trees far far away. Also, Loma has so much knowledge to share about the animals and their behaviour, the land, the massai, etc.
We were so lucky that we saw the big five, lots of leopards, cheetahs, a crocodile, hyenas, gazelles, elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras hippos, etc, etc. And we also managed to see scenes just like those of the National Geographic documentaries like lions hunting and lions stealing food from a leopard in a tree. It was so amazing!
All lodging facilities were above expectations and all the staff was so lovely.
From start to finish, everything on this trip was so good that made this holidays absolutely unforgettable.
We would definitely recommend booking with this company and asking for Loma has your driver!
Tanzania will always be always in our hearts!!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure, but ended up going with Greg Adventures
We had a top-notch experience. We did a 3 day safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and everything went as expected. Sammy, our driver, was really really great and one of the main reasons we ended up seeing so many animals and so close to us. Same as our cook, who provided us with great meals over these days.
The negative point is that we end up going with a different company (Greg Adventures) after asking by email and being told that we weren't going with a partner of them. It was quite a big surprise when we arrived and we noticed we were going with a different company. So there's not really a lot we can say about Face of Africa, but we can 100% advise you to go with Greg Adventures.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with Karibu was pretty good this time, everything was well planed.
Compare with the price you pay, if you have compare to other agency, this 6 days safari was really good for me.
Like I said, you have to have a expectation with the price you paid and what you want to get out of the safari. It was not a fancy new car, but safe, well modified and big enough for our luggage and watch the animal while in the park. Our guide/driver Arony had 18 years of safari, he was very patient, professional and have many knowledge of animals and culture of Kenya, you can ask him anything if you have questions. Other than that, food, transportation, tent/hotel was well planed. Also include pick up and drop off from the airport and to your hotel after.
So I'm really satisfied with Karibu this time, and thanks to Arony and my friend Dan.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari through Tansania with a perfect giude
We went two times with Assere Nniko for a safari from Kenya through Tansania. We visited Arusha- and Mount Meru National Park, went to the stunning Ngorongoro Carter and finaly to Serengethi Nationalpark, especially Lake Ndutu. We had a wonderful time there and we stayed in wonderful lodges. All was perfect organized.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator who brought me to wonderful places!
I had a great one-week safari with this tour operator. He was well organised, planned a wonderful tour on which I visited several places (Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti), spoke perfectly my mother tongue (German) as well as English, had a great knowledge about the National Parks and the animals, answered all my questions, explained me everything. My expectations were more than satisfied. If I will travel again to Tanzania I would book him again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good overall, but small details weren't up to scratch.
The safari and the Transfers from O. R Tambo were as expected and I am happy with the service.
The Lodge on the other had needs some attention.
- the rooms are nice and authentic, but the cleanliness was not up to scratch. The room was was sticky and it was necessary for me to wear socks within my room at all times.
- the bathroom was not clean in terms of smelly, mouldy and run down...updates or industrial cleaning needs to occur.
- the service was push and confronting, being pressured into eating, and ordering food that wasn't first picked to eat.
- the pool was very merky, the bottom of the pool could not be seen due to this, along with bugs floating on the surface at prime swimming times.
- wifi is claimed to work at reception, the pool and the restaurant, this is false, it only works at reception and if your lucky enough to sit at the right table, works in the restaurant. This is unacceptable for an accomodation that mainly receives international guests, along with the fact the local reception is a 2/5 within the lodge rooms.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great camping safari
I did a 5 day camping safari and had an amazing trip! We spent our time split between Savuti and Chobe. Both places were amazing, but Savuti was the best for seeing lions. The other animals were also more densely populated in Savuti.
I had Vincent as my guide and Eddy as the cook. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable. Vincent knew both areas extremely well and was good at identifying all the animals. He was also good about communicating with other safari drivers to find out where the animals were.
The tents were roomy and the bedrolls very comfy. The food wasn't fancy, but very tasty with sufficient amounts. I'd go again with these guys in a heartbeat, and have already recommended them to friends. Tony is a guy you can trust. Whatever he said I would get on the trip, was provided.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A pleasure from start to finish!
I was skeptical and worried before we got to Uganda but not one single thing went wrong. Our guide Richard (Asiimwe Richard Kacururu) made sure that we were well looked after wherever we stopped. He also negotiated on our behalf and made sure that we were placed in the correct group for our gorilla visit. He made sure that we saw and experience both people and animals beyond my expectations. I recommend K Safaris without reservation!
A fabulous experience
Had for long time dreamt of visiting Kenya. In this vacation I did not regret that I went on safari in Kenya. Had amazing views of Kilimanjaro in clear clouds while in Amboseli. Saw a lot of animals, in general with Masai Mara being the favorite park for me.
I recommend visits to Kenya and use of African Sermon Safaris agent
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely great!
All good!! Since we started to mail with Paul. Everything just easy and smooth. Good driver, good lodgings, good prices...
Gracias amigo.