ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Isaya provided us with an unforgettable vacation
My family and I have enjoyed an unforgettable safari through Selous Nyerere National Park thanks to Isaya from Kihindo Tours and Safaris. The transfer was carried out in a very comfortable vehicle with air conditioning. The hotel rooms were magnificent and the activities Isaya arranged were carried out as planned. All the activities (river tour, game drives and walking tour) were carried out by very competent and professional staff who made us enjoy the safari to the fullest, far exceeding all our expectations. We were always accompanied by Isaya, who, in addition to being a nice and charming person, is a great connoisseur of the area and of the large number of animals that we could see. The price / quality ratio was exceptional. I warmly recommend Isaya who worries at all times that the experience is unsurpassed.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream came true
I did the trip in Aug 2021 together with my son and a friend and her son. There were no other people on the group. The guide was excellent organizing everything in advance. All emails were answered within 24 hours and everything was organized very well. One day before we started they came to the hotel to talk about the tour and the plans in detail. Our driver was always in a good mood, always in touch with other drivers so we did not miss one lion and an excellent driver. He speaks very well English, so communication was very easy. I think we were also lucky with our cook. We were always served a three course dinner and a delicious breakfast with fresh fruit, pancake and drinks. Lunch was sometimes a pick nick and sometimes served in the camp. His fried bananas are the best I have ever tried!!!!
ES
Outstanding
From pick up from the airport transfers to our hotel, briefing regarding our safari was perfectly done by MrT. Safari guide Bori and chef or assistant Haji was great! Very executed! Because of the well knowledgeable guide we managed to see all apart from the Rhino!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome 11 day safari!
The guide company that you select for an African safari will most likely determine your overall experience. They can’t guarantee what animals you will see or what the weather will be like, but they make all of the arrangements for the places where you stay, ensure safe travel between the various parks and reserves, as well as take you on game drives and provide expert information on the animals that you see.
We ended up choosing Africa Marvel Tours for our safari and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. Before our trip even started, we chatted via WhatsApp as well as email and added a couple of nights to the original package, a decision that would provide us the opportunity to get close to white and black rhinos at Lake Nakuru as well as a tour of Nairobi. They also provided guidance on getting the COVID tests that we would need and checked with the different places that we would stay as to specific amenities that they offered. Then, when our flights got delayed, they made arrangements to pick us up at the airport instead of the hotel as originally planned. From the moment they met us at the airport and gave us Maasai blankets as a gift to our arrival back in the United States they stayed in touch with us to ensure that we had a safe trip home, everyone at Africa Marvel Tours were amazing.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience at a great price
We were picked up in Dar es Salaam right on time, and as scary as Tanzanian drivers can be I never felt concerned because Francis was a very safe driver. When we got to the park, I was amazed at his observational skills. He saw every animal in the park! I was very impressed with his ability to find wildlife and position us for great viewing and photography. He is an expert driver, finding very smooth routes over very rough patches of road. The accommodations were basic but comfortable, the vehicle was very comfortable, and having a roof that could be raised to get a great view in the park but lowered on highways made for a very comfortable trip.
Coming from the United States, being accustomed to paying for everything with a credit card, it was a little uncomfortable handing over a large amount of cash to someone I had never met, but Omar is completely trustworthy, very friendly, and genuinely cared about the customer experience. I still am very impressed with the whole experience.
When I return to Tanzania, I will book another safari with Connect.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Before leaving for Tanzania, we contacted several companies asking them to help us plan our 4-day private safari, depending on our interests and available budget (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). Kiliholidays proved to be, from the beginning, the company most concerned with clarifying the doubts of someone who, like us, was going to do this for the first time, making us trust, even if from a distance. Upon arrival, with the fantastic Edward, his ability to simplify and streamline a safari with many kilometers covered and little time available filled us with enthusiasm! Edward was, without a doubt, our best Tanzanian friend, not just a guide! He helped us learn about the country's history, told us endless curiosities about the wild animals we came across in the game-drives, solved unforeseen events and even helped my fiance prepare the most beautiful wedding proposal in the world (within the Serengeti National Park) :)
For us, it is very important to hire services that meet our expectations and are carried out with professionalism. But above all, we like the person who accompanies us to be kind and able to relate to us with friendship and good spirits.
We were undoubtedly super happy with our safari and we already miss the days we spent in the jeep. We hope to repeat it soon!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
An extraordinary trip, a unique experience that every traveler in this group should live (if you are adventurous nonetheless).
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FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliability
2 days city tour to Kampala and jinja was fantastic.
As a solo traveler I appreciate the attention I gained from the company representative.
Thanks
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was very responsive and detailed.
From the beginning, Peter was great with helping us to plan our safari trip. He was super responsive and worked with us on the price. He detailed out the itinerary, the costs, and what was included and not included. He was able to book us at our preferred lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp. He was able to book our hot air balloon ride and our village visit.
Once we arrived, Eddie was waiting for us at the airport and was our guide throughout the tour. He was knowledgable and friendly, timely, and experienced. The lodge accommodations were nice and the buffet was really good. The wifi was a bit spotty. Eddie was able to bring us back to the airport also when the tour was over.
We also chose this company because they had an ideal cancellation policy. We arrived a bit late on day one but we were able to fit in an evening game drive for one hour or so. The next day we did a full-day game drive and then went to the village in the early evening. The last day we did the hot air balloon ride in the early morning and then left for the airport.
It's important to note that with the 3-day option, you only get ONE FULL DAY for the game drive. But given that we've been on safari before it was enough for us. I'd recommend this tour company. Lastly, they went out of their way to return a lost item to me. Which I really appreciated.
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comfortable tour
We went for a 4days cultural tour as a family and I'm sure they all got satisfied.
They had comfortable vehicles and their guide Henry was hospitable and had updated information.