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AMAZING Experience!
I was volunteering in Tanzania and decided last minute I would like to go on a tour of Tarangire National Park. Even with such short notice, Enchanting Tanzania Safaris was able to quickly set up payment, plan our day trip, and make lunch accommodations for me and my companion. We were picked up promptly at the set time and brought to the park. Our tour guide, John, drove us through the park where he was able to navigate to amazing locations full of wildlife. The jeep had a pop off roof and we were able to freely view our surroundings without having to look through glass windows. We saw many animals throughout the day (elephants, antelope, baboons, zebra, giraffes, etc.) He knew I really wanted to see a lion and tried very hard to locate some for me! (Unfortunately no guides that day had spotted any.) Not only was he incredibly accommodating, nice, and knowledgable about the animals and agriculture, he also taught us a lot about various aspects of African culture and daily life. We even stopped at a marketplace on the way back! Overall, it was an incredible experience and I would highly recommend this company (and tour guide) again and again!!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guiding, open for specials wishes
The safari was exceptional, most interesting, guiding in perfect german, super driver, well informed about the spots to find the animals, very kindly, punctual, and always open for special requests! It was just great! I always would recommend the company again!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Down memory lane
This was a trip with a difference rather than a traditional safari as I was revisiting parts of Zimbabwe I knew and loved as a child growing up.
Experience Africa were pivotal in making the trip such a fantastic success. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the result was that everything went like clockwork. Zimbabwe is a fabulous country. its very safe and its people are charming. Go there before the crowds return! I have no hesitation in recommending Experience Africa to anyone who wishes to really experience this wonderful country and amazing wildlife.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience with amazing guides
First off, there is nowhere more beautiful than east Africa. The people of Tanzania are warm and friendly, the landscape is mesmerizing, and the animals are wild and gorgeous. John Foya is an exceptional safari guide whose English is perfect. He is more than willing to answer all your questions (I had many), and even teach you some Swahili! He knows where to looks for animals and can tell you anything you need to know about Tanzania’s many beautiful national parks. You need to go to Tanzania and you need to do it with Enchanting Tanzania Safaris.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip to Tanzania in Oct 2017 to see the animals, meet Masai and snorkel/swim off Zanzibar
Hi Thomas,
Tina and I both feel that our trip to Tanzania was outstanding. It far exceeded our expectations and combined viewing nature, with learning about the people, the culture and a final couple days lounging on the beaches of the Indian Ocean while on Zanzibar.
Visiting Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Parks was amazing. We saw elephants, giraffes, water buffalo, zebras, hippos, lions, baboons, monkeys, hyenas, ostriches, a leopard, a cheetah, a crocodile, flamingos, 2 jackals, wart hogs, wildebeests, numerous beautiful and interesting birds, mongooses, impalas, Grants and Thompson's gazelles, topi's , dik dik deer, water bucks and assorted other animals. It seemed like every few minutes we were coming across a new animal. Our safari driver Sham was a wealth of information and did an excellent job spotting animals we might have otherwise missed. On top of just seeing the animals, we witnessed them living their lives and dealing with challenges of being wild. We saw a hawk catch a guinea fowl, a young lion who had just caught a young zebra, two bull elephants challenge each other, an elephant push over a large tree so the herd could eat the tree tops, a baby zebra nursing the mother zebra, a baby elephant nursing a mother elephant, two male impalas fighting by ramming each other, a mother lion with her 2 cubs, baboon mothers picking fleas or dirt off their young baboons, a hyena catching and eating a fish and more. Every day was a new adventure. The natural beauty of places like Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti plains with billowing white clouds and blue skies was also spectacular. On top of that, the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge and Serengeti Sopa Lodge were great hotels. After riding through the wilds on dirt roads for a day it was amazing to come upon such nice hotels, with fantastic rooms, good food and fabulous views of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plain. We watched water bucks, topis and zebras walk by our rooms while we enjoyed cocktails on our balcony.
As for the people, the folks we met were both charming and/or interesting. Our tour of the Masai village was like a trip to the past. These people are living much as they have for hundreds of years. When they asked me to dance with them, it was a surprise but it was lots of fun. Where else could I have that experience but Tanzania! Learning about some of the Masai's culture and traditions directly from them was also a treat. The folks we met in Arusha and Zanzibar were fun too. It gives an American a whole different perspective to be in a third world country. Here are people living with much less then we have in America but making it work. Granted some folks have it hard but for the most part everyone seems happy and is friendly. Also some of the art work we viewed was spectacular. The tour of the Cultural Center in Arusha was particularly impressive when it comes to art and crafts. The would carvings, tapestries and sculptures were gorgeous. Not to mention, we scored a great Tanzanite ring for Tina at that site.
Finally, the days we spent on the beach in Zanzibar, sailing and snorkeling in the Indian Ocean along with touring a spice operation were added benefits. This was totally different from our safaris to see the animals or our visit to the Masai. However, it was like dream to swim in a clear unspoiled lagoon with some of the bluest water I have ever seen. The white sand beaches were picturesque and not crowed like those in parts of Hawaii or Mexico. Also, the hotel was a spectacularly located right on the Indian Ocean. It was reeked with history and charm. My wife Tina kept joking that she expected to see Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamar come walking around the corner remembering their movie "The Road to Zanzibar" .
So to sum it up, Thomas and Visit Tanzania Tours and Safaris did a great job picking wonderful hotels, choosing a great safari company, choosing great places to visit, helping us while we were on the tour and striving to make everyone happy while managing to get it all done in a reasonable amount of time without burning us out. Not to mention, they did all this for a very reasonable price! THANK YOU!
CH
really cool safari
Everything was fine! I can highly recommend shemeij!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect safari
James was out guide in our honeymoon and we could have asked for a better experience. He was knowledgeable, kind, attentive and funny.
We spent a week in different reserves in Tanzania and we were totally blown away by the trip. We look forward to going back again.
Thanks James!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame and safari in Tanzania
A wonderful 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame and safari in Tanzania
Leken Adventure organized our trekking tour this August 2017, on Uhuru peak and of course, 5 days lodge safari around Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. All team is very experienced, giving the right directions especially on the high altitude, ready to help anytime to everybody and to do all in right way. Leken Adventure team of guides, porters, chefs, drivers and management staff are more than kind and will do all to make your journey in Tanzania unforgettable. Our choice was 6 days climbing tour for Kilimanjaro and 5 days Tanzania lodge safari, all organized very precise and according to the offer and our agreement. There is no hidden costs. Looking for the best way to climb Kilimanjaro and safari, Leken Adventure is the best choice.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
professional - reliable - knowledgeable
From the first day of my journey everything went perfectly well. Organisation was flawless. The assigned ranger was professional, dedicated and had a lot of expertise. Expertise of the geography of the parks, of the whereabouts of the different animals including the big five! He made sure that his visitors do not miss any highlight. To be recommended... absolutely!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super organisation and service
Peter had organised a 2 nights and 3 days safari in Lake Naivasha & Nakuru, with a stopover on Hells Gate + Crescent Island for us. We had a great organisation and everything was ready for us.
Good cars / guides / service at the hotels or restaurants he had booked for us.
We were two women travelling by ourselves and we felt very well taken care of. Safari for princesses :)