JO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of my dream came true
My trip to Uganda has been amazing, truly one of the best experience of my life. Gerald the CEO has been very professional from the beginning to the end of the trip: a warm welcome at the airport, a complete knowledge of all the places we've been visiting (Ziwa sanctuary, Murchinson falls, Kibale forest, Queen Elisabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi) along with a keen eye to see animals, and very attentive making sure I would enjoy every single day.
Instructions and explanations were very clear and interesting at any time, and he made me feel very safe during the whole trip. Tracking chimpanzees and gorillas was very impressive and an incredible experience for me.
I totally recommend this agency to anyone who has the dream to meet primates and to discover Uganda.
Thank you Gerald to make this trip unforgettable !
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two Thumbs Up
My partner and I had a blast ticking off our bucketlist safari adventure. And we are glad we chose Lion King.
It was less than a month of planning.Searching through the internet and choosing the right itinerary and most of all tour operator was the hardest part. Lion King was quick to respond to my querries and I appreciate especially our contact person who made our itinerary -Goldwyn .He was so patient to answer all my questions and modifications.This made us decide to proceed with Lion King.
True enough to our expectations, we were assigned to the most skilled tour guide and at the same time our personal driver Joseph. We were with him for the whole week of the safari . We are surprised how keen his eyes in spotting the animals. He is very knowledgeable in explaining the habitat and behaviors of the creatures. We all saw the animals that we wanted to see ..even the elusive Rhino from a distance.And we greatly appreciate how he finds his ways to make our safari trip a memorable one.I’d like to commend him for preparing us a good lunch with safari ambience everyday and making his truck and himself tidy and clean .
It is a double thumbs up for us..Thank you to the team of Lion King for making our trip unforgettable.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari possible
I did a 4 day safari (that turned into 5 days) which included gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking, among other things. All of the activities that Reagan planned in my itinerary were very exciting. The gorilla trek, of course, was the highlight of it all and it was truly a captivating experience that I will never forget. That activity, although expensive, is a must do item. The chimpanzee trekking was also a unique experience. Even the boat ride on the Kazinga Channel which I didn’t expect much of, turned out to be such a great experience. The meals were all delicious, and the “budget” accommodations were actually extremely luxurious for me. There were some issues caused by a road closure on the last day which completely changed my itinerary. It was out of our control and nobody could be blamed for it. Reagan worked with me to fix it and I very much appreciate it. It was stressful for everyone but it all turned out okay in the end. This is a company that will look out for you to make sure that you’re satisfied. Customer service is very important for them. My driver, Patrick, was incredible. I had such a great time driving around southern Uganda with him, the drive was the second best part of the trip. I always felt safe with his expert driving abilities, and he was okay with talking, listening to music, or just driving with the windows down and staring at the landscapes. He would also look out for me in any areas where there could be petty theft, and raise the windows so that nobody would be tempted to take my phone from my hands. Essentially, he made sure from day 1 until I was at the airport that nothing bad would happen to me. Hands down, I recommend taking a safari/trekking/touring trip with Dav Safaris. Don’t even waste your time looking at other companies. Dav Safaris will offer you the best combination of itinerary and price, and you can be confident that if anything goes wrong, that you will be taken care of. Thank you so much for everything.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience, 5 stars
I booked through Wakanda after my original booking through another operator was cancelled at short notice - and am I glad that happened! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Bartho was always on hand to answer my questions and always responded very quickly which made the admin side of things very hassle free.
As for the safari itself, Lewis was an incredible guide: friendly, patient and over 20 years experience which meant he knew exactly where to put the jeep to get us the best shots of the animals. We saw the Big 5 and often were close enough to them to touch if we'd wanted. The choice of camping was also excellent as it really felt wild and many mornings we'd wake up to animals around our tents which was special.
Finally, we had an amazing cook in Doola who literally was up cooking in the middle of the night to provide us with delicious meals at all times. His bread may be the best I've ever tasted and that's no small feat given how it is made (you'll have to book to find out!)
Overall, an undoubted 5 star experience and one of the best tours I've had travelling. So don't look any further, in Wakanda you are in extremely safe hands.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
Stephen advised us very well in advance, had answered every question quickly and offered us a incredible safari with wonderful accommodations-especially the pamoja was very nice.
On our 5 day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara we experienced a lot. Our guide Osca was brillant- he is a very friendly guy. He told us a lot about the animals and the nature. We seen so many animals-it was great.
I would recommend Adventure Makers again and again
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable !
My girlfriend and I wanted to do a 5 day camping Safari and struggled to find a provider among the >1000 that exist in Tanzania.
We discussed with 6-7 of them and Suricata appeared to us as the most reactive, with a very fair price (so many companies are robbing you there …) and mostly … customer service oriented ! I cannot emphasise enough on this last point as they really put an effort in here (face to face feedback before and after the safari, birthday of my girlfriend perfectly organized on the spot during the safari, many positive surprises offered that were not part of our package but were ultimately offered….).
Great job of the whole team there: Selim (the chef - amazing food along the way); Ally (organizer from Arusha) and Hilary (owner). Rocky, our guide was the best of the best, we had countless unique moments thanks to him including seeing the big 5, a fight between a leopard and two hyenas for a freshly hunted baby zebra, a private moment with two lion brothers from very very close ….
As in everything, a tour of 5 days camping in the wild cannot be perfect. But the minor car problems were dealt fast and on the spot. Also both Rocky and Ally made sure to listen and take the time to hear our feedback to improve / and tailor the trip to our wishes during the trip.
I can only highly recommend Suricata !
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super Safari through the Tanzanian parks
We spent 5 days on Safari with Suricata and it was a magnificent experience!
We saw the "Big Five", you need a lot of luck but it's mainly thanks to our great guide Rocky!!!
Through the different parks, we saw a lot of animals, such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, lions, leopards, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, but also lots of monkeys and birds...
Selim, our chef, cooked great meals for us throughout the safari.
The meals were varied, balanced and above all rich in quantity. It was really delicious!!
We even had the chance to have hot meals for picnics... It makes a difference when it's not very hot!!!
The attention that changes a lot of things, I celebrated my birthday during the safari, Rocky and Selim had prepared a surprise cake for me.
I highly recommend Suricata Safari, it is an honest agency with a very good quality/price ratio!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, educative and knowledgeable
It was a good experience to travel and tour with green zone safaris, nature was experienced to the maximum and African food was amazing
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!!
My son recently graduated from college and we were looking for a unique experience that we could share together. We settled on an African safari and immediately starting looking at the tour operators. There are many with more reviews but none that provided the service of Wito. Wito is a small company run by Abduille, who is from Tanzania. We got to know him with countless emails and a few "live" zoom calls. He was the only person willing to chat with us live as other operators preferred only email. After speaking with a few referrals, we chose Wito in no small part because of Abduille.
We had an amazing time in Tanzania. We were introduced to our amazing driver, Bosco, who took us to Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. From the safari rides (especially with the knowledge of the animals and the terrain from Bosco) to the accommodations and the food, everything was first rate. Abduille recommended that we end the safari with a few nights in a beach town resort in Zanzibar which was well worth it as well.
I highly recommend choosing Wito Africa Safaris for your next trip to Africa. The company is small and they go the extra mile for you. They helped us find the cheapest flights and also provided some great insight into the visas lines at Tanzania which saved us a hour minimum and were in constant contact throughout the trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
ETrip Africa was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the booking procedure. They sent updates as needed, made suggestions and followed through until the trip was over. Aliden was an incredible tour guide, found every animal imaginable, some so far away that we couldn’t see with a naked eye until he pointed them out. He found a way to get close to everything (except for a rhino but not for lack of trying). He took his time and made sure we were satisfied in every way. Would definitely recommend ETrip but ask for Aliden!