50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value for money
This is an excellent package especially for those who are on budget. We upgraded the hotels as we found the the original ones too basic. Our safari started at Masai Mara and we very luckily got to see lions late evenings on arrival. the driver was excellent and kept in contact with other drivers so that if they spotted animals in one part of the park they communicated and would drive you over to see them. This way we got to see most of the wildlife. We didn't see many lions as we were expecting but I guess they come out of hiding in their own time. We got to see the Rhino at Lake Nakuru which fulfilled our dream of sighting of the "Big Five". the Rhino was the only animal we didn't see at MM. Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate were not exciting as we got to see the same animals we had already seen at MM and Lake Nakuru, however cycling thru was fun. The jewel in the crown was Amboseli where we saw lots and lots of elephants. the only disappointment was we did not see the lions but this was due to the van driver.
Overall Bluerange package is fantastic and the team go way and above to make the safari fulfilling. We got picked at the airport on arrival and driven to our hotel and even got an Uber to visit the town center. No other company would go out of their way to provide such a service. As we were in different groups, the driver always picked and dropped each group from theri hotels each day on time.
The only advice I would add was maybe incorporate a walking section in the tours as we were sitting in the van for 7-8 hrs which took away was not as exciting.
The drivers seemed very knowledgeable about the wildlife but our driver on the second leg of the safari did not give us much information as he seems to have fallen out with one of his colleagues. It would have made the safari complete if he had informed us about the animals and their habits.
I would highly recommend Blue range for safaris as they do look after their clients and ensure they are picked up on time. they have arranged a package which offers much more than other safari companies offer at a fraction of the price. For those on a budget, this is good value for money and the lodges are not too bad (wi-fi and electricity are not available during the day but then you will be out watching game so you do not need it).
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great operator!
I started communicating with Mike and Boris from Shengena to plan an 8-day safari a few weeks before arrivals and they were very reactive and accommodating. On D day, our very knowledgeable guide-driver Godwin came to pick us up at our hotel in Arusha on time and we started our journey with Tarangire and then visited Lake Natron, northern and central Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. We were very lucky and saw many animals, including lions, cheetahs and leopards, adults and cubs. Thank you guys for giving us such a wonderful time!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect Safari
We had the greatest Safari experience with Safari Expeditions in a fantastic 5 days trip across ngoro ngoro and Serengeti (both central and north). All the accommodations were perfect and very high level.
The support we received in planning our trip was extremely valuable, flexible and timely.
Our guide Fredrick has been great: he was very knowledgeable, timely and friendly, and he has always been very available and proactive in doing his best to fully value our experience. Thanks to him we saw huge quantity of animals including lions and chitas at 2 meters distance and being the only Jeep around.
We really recommend Safari Expeditions and Fredrick as guide to anyone
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
Booking to visiting these beautiful creatures was all very seamless. The meeting point before going trekking was very well organized. We had the best guide, Jean Claude! He was attentive, on time and answered all our questions. He went above and beyond. The 5 Volcanoes Hotel was very well situated. Food was delicious. The staff was very kind.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always careful and helpful with passion.
We had a fantastic safari experience in Greenfire. With thoughtful safari arrangement, comfortable accommodation, delicious food and friendly people.
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't have been better
We engaged with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions about booking a couples safari (just the two of us in the vehicle with the guide) after reading good reviews online. They promptly answered every email and were extremely reassuring for safari 'newbies'.
They guided on booking an overnight hotel in Zanzibar and the types of accommodation available whilst on safari.
Payment was secure and quickly confirmed. They weren't the cheapest but neither were they the most expensive.
They picked us up on time at our hotel and drove us to the airport.
On arrival in Arusha the charming Ezekiel was waiting for us. What a lovely guy - smiling, welcoming, happy.
Everything went smoothly during our four-day safari - we stopped whenever we wanted to stop - nothing was too much trouble.
Accommodation was as described/booked and Ezekiel ensured that we were checked in and had agreed on a start time before heading off for the night to his quarters. He was on time every day and happy to assist us in what we thought we wanted to get out of the day, using his vast experience to tailor our expectations with the reality on the ground. His animal spotting ability was astounding, and his use of the CB radio was perfect for positioning us where we needed to be.
Tour was better than we could even have expected - what majestic scenery and a plethora of animals to view.
On arrival back in Arusha we were dropped right at the check in desks.
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions are well deserving of their glowing online references and we are very happy to add our recommendation to the list.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Experience
The safari was absolutely amazing. Our traveling with the company was well organized and fast than we ever thought. We did six days Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli and accommodation was well booked. The food was very good and our guide was perfect, we enjoyed our holiday very much such that i was able to recommend my friends who were planning for their trip next year to choose Banok Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Karibu Safaris to make your Safari memorable
Castro our guide made sure that we never forget about our Safari. He was very flexible, responded to all our request during 7 days. The choice of parcs and visits is good, I would recommend to anyone wanting to go for a Safari in Kenya.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing journey
Our journey was just fantastic!!! Thank you for organizing it and making it smooth and comfortable - everything worked out well and we did not have any troubles at any time, enjoyed Namibia very much. Overall, we were very happy with your services and would definitely recommend Indigo Safaris to anyone who wants to visit Namibia!
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holidays in Tanzania with an amazing guide
I visited Tanzania as solo woman traveller, with Godilisten over a tour organiser. My initial booking was for 5 days but decided to extend it to include a climb to Kilimanjaro. It was my first trip ever to Africa. My husband joined me for two days as well.
I arrived to Kilimanjaro airport around 1:30am and found Godilisten waiting for me. His friendliness and polite manners were the best welcome I could imagine. He answered all my questions on the way to the accommodation, explained me our itinerary in detail, checked about my meals (I am allergic). His command of English is perfect so communication was very easy.
I discovered Arusha National Park, its town, low levels of Kilimanjaro, waterfalls, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Manyara escarpment. Made the obligatory Massai village visit. Saw big five, a leopard, beautiful birds, bizarre plants and much more. During all the time, I learned so much about the country, its rich heritage, nature, culture, wonderful people, food, traditions and music. He introduced me to Tanzanian and Kenyan music, which I listen since then. A blessing!
He is from a village at Kilimanjaro and inspired me to discover more of the mountain. Although not planned in advance, he organised everything incl appropriate clothing, two private guides, picnic, all necessary permits and back office to extend my trip.
I even tasted bananas and avocados from his village.
Once we had a very scary baboon attack to our jeep and the beast was just in front of me. In a second, Godilisten stood between us and made it run away. I still don't know how he could come so fast from his driver seat to the back of the jeep. This sealed my opinion that I would be safe whatever comes with Godilisten.
All in all, I fell in love with Africa thanks to the perfect introduction by Godilisten. His reliability, friendliness, professionalism, gentlemanly manners, know how were beyond my imagination. Arrived as curious traveller, left as friend.
My husband and I will come again to discover more with Godilisten.