35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
Our tour guide, Elimas, was amazing- especially with our 3 kids. They loved the lunch provided by Shemeji. And we loved that we didn't have to worry about anything. Elimas was one time both days and never rushed us to hurry or move on quickly.
We went to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We did not go during peak season and yet we saw the top 5 thanks to the eyes of our guide. He even spotted lions eating a water buffalo in the bush. The crater was breathtaking. We can't wait for our next trip.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Leopard Sightings
Taga Safaris has organized several Safaris for me and my family. They have always been very professional and well informed and involved. In fact they have personally met us at the airport or taken us from our hotel to our connecting flights! Unbelievable service.
I think the key is to be frank with Mark and Celest and let them know exactly what you are looking for. Often certain Camps seem to have an environment that favors certain species. And because Mark and Celest live in Africa, boy do they know their stuff. I think it is important to know that they are first rate photographers too and so they can really help your planning and logistics.
After several excellent safaris, I really wanted to see more of Leopards. They seem to be very shy and hard for me to photograph. So Mark thought I would enjoy Londolozi . Boy was he right. While nobody can guarantee the weather and animal migrations in advance, we really got lucky and we had leopards falling out of the trees. These are some of my most favorite images ever and they are directly from Mark’s insight.
Londolozi is almost a collective camp with several camps along the river at different price points. The food was better than I can get here in California, as most of it was grown on site. Great chefs and great chiefs. the guides were very very knowledgable and experienced. As they could effortlessly track leopards through the grass and valley and through the shrubs and washes. They were flat amazing.
On our first day in Londolozi we had fantastic pictures of the big 5 in three hours. This does not usually happen. but it can and did.
I have recommended Targa Safaris to my friends and they have always had tremendously great anf fun safaris.
I love these guys. Mark and Celest will take great care of you. Don’t hesitate to contactl them now !
Sincerely Tim and Dusty Landis
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Short 2-day holiday/research trek to Aberdare NP
On my way back from Malawi I only had a very short time in Kenya in which I hoped to achieve two things a. undertake some private research around the northern part of the Aberdare NP and b. hike to the top of Satima, but via Shamata and Rhino gates.
James was unfailingly helpful in, firstly, exploring the various options and developing a sensible detailed plan that had the best chance of working, and then once I was in Kenya, providing a very professional service which indeed allowed me to achieve all I wished to (.... the early morning hike up to Satima from Shamata campsite was absolutely stunning, offering beautiful views of Mt Kenya across the way).
I know my trip was unusual and, being only two days, was not at all typical, however the preparation Archtrek put into it and the care James took over it was as if I was booking a 10 day safari.
I think many operators in Kenya offer only standard 'packages' or very slightly modified ones thereof.
On my experience Archtrek would appear to be able to arrange absolutely anything at all that you require.
Highly recommended.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazin guide
I just wanted to thank you for an amazing holiday, I have put a review on TripAdvisor but wanted to say in particular what a fantastic guide Deogratius was and how much effort he went to, to make sure we had the time of our lives. He really was committed to us having the best experience of Tanzania possible and as a result - we did!
When you're spending so much time with someone as we did with him, such an easygoing personality, and such kindness and consideration makes a huge difference. He really did go the extra mile and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company as a result of our experiences with him. I would say he is a true asset to your company
PK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2-day trip to Amboseli National Park
I went on a 2 day trip to Amboseli National Park. they arranged my stay at Kibo Safari Lodge. The trip was excellent, I got to the Kilimanjaro and lots of elephants. The accommodations were wonderful, there was a spa, swimming pool, great food, and a Maasai performance by the bonfire. It was a private tour, and the tour guide Samuel was very knowledgeable. I saw Amboseli lake with flamingos, pelicans, egrets and herons (small, great, grey, goliath), ibis, storks and innumerable other birds. Elephant herds were huge: more than twenty animals in each. on my way back we had lunch at the Carnivore in Nairobi which was also a very good experience. I would strongly recommend Schon Tours.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 4-day Safari!
My parents and I went on a great four-day camping safari with Ilmaasai. We organized the safari in advance with Loth via email, and we found him to respond very quickly and thoroughly to our questions and also to be very flexible, allowing us to add an extra day at the last minute. We spent one day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, and one day in the Ngorongoro crater. Our guide was Godson, who did a wonderful job. In addition to being very knowledgeable, Godson was a great spotter, and knew how the animals would move. For example, one day we saw some lion cubs being moved by some adult females to rejoin the pride, and well before the lions reached the road, Godson knew exactly the right spot to park the Landrover so that the lions would cross the road right next to us. During the safari, we saw a lot of wildlife: many lions, elephants, giraffes and many more, as well as a couple of cheetahs and a leopard. In addition, Filipo kept us well fed, and we were picked up and dropped off at the airport, this kept logistical issues as simple as possible. If we ever have the opportunity to go on a safari in Tanzania again, we will be sure to go with Ilmaasai.
US
Great time at affordable prices
Good pickup in the morning, driver (James) was very nice and helpful. We managed to see 4/5 big animals, so very happy with it. Food could be improved, but for the price we paid we got a lot out of it
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I visited The Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks and were camping.
Sayari Tano were amazing! Prior to the Safari, they were always prompt with their returns to emails and were honest about what to expect and with any questions I asked. The accommodation offered the day before and after was what I paid for (I was camping), however, it was clean, had good WI-FI, was in the center of town, had friendly, welcoming staff and had all the necessities. When we started the Safari, the first thing I noticed was how safely our driver Ziggy drove, as not everyone on the road in Africa is always safe. Also, the car was clean and in good repair with no mechanical issues. The tents were really good and exceeded my expectations. In the mornings, we were straight in the car and were on Safari immediately. Whilst in the car, Ziggy (our driver) was really informative and respectful of our time and space in terms of taking photos etc., we saw all sorts of animals in large numbers and the whole time, Ziggy was on the look out for the harder to see animals like leopards, which we saw!!! The food wasn't incredible however, it was well prepared within the limits of how much we were paying, but at the end of the day, I wasn't there for the food.
The only down side was the seating in the car. The front seats are the best getting progressively worse up to the back, however this is not the fault of anyone just something to be aware when you are going on Safari. However, this was easily resolved by rotating the seats. Also, I would highly recommend that you book to go with people you know or have met whilst travelling so that this sort of communication is easier.
All in all, the tour was fantastic and I highly recommend Sayari Tano Tours to anyone who is interested in exploring the wildlife of Tanzania!!
Experience level: over 5 safaris
An exciting and enlightening safari.
My friend and I recently enjoyed a 19 day tour with Thinus across Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls.
In that time we traveled through diverse landscapes, saw a vast array of wildlife, engaged in a variety of activities and learned a great deal about this part of the world. We experienced a range of comfortable accommodation including hotels, lodges and tented camps - all possessing great character.
Highlights of the tour included the dramatic sand dunes at Sossusvlei, the charming Swakopmund (the sand dune 'buggy ride' is highly recommended), the accessibility of the wildlife at Etosha National Park, and the delightful Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta.
Thinus was gentlemanly, helpful and above all, very knowledgeable about the countries we visited. We thank him for looking after us so well.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Had an amazing time. We got very lucky with the Amish t of animals we saw.