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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you to the Spirit of Kenya team for making our trip one of our most memorable ones..Rocked it!
Our trip was amazing..!!! The Spirit of Kenya folks planned it to near perfection, the execution was flawless. All of the hotels and camps we stayed at were top-notch. Most of the other tours we went were hurried in some fashion or another on a couple days, but this one was just the right amount of rest and travel. I will definitely look to you again for another one in the next couple years with a larger group of family members.
A few words about George. He is one of the best guides we've ever had. He executed the plan flawlessly. Best part, he has tremendous knowledge and expertise. While we were enjoying, had lots of fun and had the time of our life, George owned ensuring our success, safety and security, becoming our trusted adviser. I just could not have asked for more. The trip just would not have been a success without him by our side. Oh, and he has tremendous patience answering our silly (And sometimes dumb) questions :), and HE CAN DRIVE ON UNFORGIVING ROADS FOR A LENGTHY TIME.. !!! He is now a friend for life.
We came in with the hopes of seeing wildlife in a natural habitat. We experienced much more than just wildlife spotting - we experienced the people, the culture, the traditions of the Maasai and hospitality of Kenya. 9 days went by really fast :(. So thanks again, and thanks to George. We look forward to more of trips with your team, and not once hesitate to refer you to my friends and family.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Joshua
We worked with Original Tanzania to help organize a 7-day trip for our family, with 5-6 days on safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. We began planning in earnest in early May for a late June safari. Sarah was our primary contact for the organizing stage, and then Joshua was our guide while we were in Tanzania. We had such an amazing experience with Original Tanzania and would wholeheartedly recommend them!!
Arranging the trip:
We had reached out to Sarah with basic guidelines on what we wanted (e.g., length of trip; possible dates; a vague sense of what we wanted to do), and she really helped drive the process from there. She is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive -- both over email and on WhatsApp, even hopping on the phone with us to help answer questions, reassure us, and organize the smallest of details. She not only helped us with the basic logistics (e.g., booking accommodations; figuring out what schedule would let us visit all the sites we wanted; etc.), but also advised us on all of the other travel minutiae that pop up (e.g., vaccines / medications we would need; tipping guidelines; packing lists; etc.) I cannot imagine how we would have organized this trip without her help.
While on safari / in Tanzania:
Once we got to Tanzania, Joshua picked us up from the airport and was our guide for all of safari. (William from Original Tanzania also met us at our hotel the first night to confirm that all was well - we definitely felt well taken care of!) It's hard to explain how great Joshua is!!
Joshua is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about all of the different animals and sights you'll see on safari. We saw so many animals up close (cheetahs, baby elephants, lions, giraffes, crocodiles, a rhino, warthogs, hippos, lilac-breasted rollers, cranes, zebras, baboons, buffalo, eagles, gazelles, wildebeest, impalas, ostriches -- you name it!) due to Joshua's excellent eye and uncanny knack for positioning us right where the action was. He knows so much about all of the animals and the landscape and had such patience sharing that information with us, even as we kept asking the same questions over and over again!
He's also incredibly sensitive to what you're excited about and how you're feeling through all of safari. For example, he noticed that our family was particularly taken with baby elephants and warthogs, so took extra care to spend more time with those animals and consistently point them out. He always seems to know when you're ready to move on vs. when you want to just sit and enjoy watching a certain scene which was great to keep our day moving at just the right pace. He's incredibly friendly, upbeat, and personable, and we really had such a wonderful time due to all of his energy and effort. Thanks, Joshua!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was nice to have everything taken care of; Kenya is fabulous.
Shaheen is very good at keeping in contact with her clients by email. Make sure to ask questions and get details so that you are up to speed on your trip. She even organized a trip to a school where we could drop off donations we brought with us.
Being on safari in Kenya should be on most peoples' bucket list. The wildlife, scenery and atmosphere is amazing. It was an usually late wet season in 2018 so we saw SO MANY animals in Lewa and Ambosli while there were not as many in Masai Mara, which we hear is unusual. Because safari is so closely dependent on Mother Nature, there is no way to tell, so I'd suggest adding locations to increase your odds!
WD can organize air or ground travel during your trip (so make sure to be specific with what you'd like - it makes a difference!). We stayed at the Fairmont Mt. Kenya which was beautiful. We also stayed at several Elewana Collection resorts and they were AMAZING. The service and level of attention to detail at Elewana is out of this world! Elewana was an excellent choice of hotel line.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were kind and professional
The tour guide acted promptly and was really kind and made sure we enjoyed our trip. I’d recommend my friends and other people who wish to visit Uganda’s natural scene to book with mukisa safaris.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This trip will be a lifetime memory!
Gideon was our guide. Matheo and Sydney cooked and set up camp. My husband and I were on safari with our 18 year old granddaughter - a 9 day camping safari in Botswana. I have been on safari the "fancy" way several times in South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania in the past and wanted our granddaughter to experience something more authentic. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our campsites were outstanding, the food was remarkable - especially for being cooked over a fire. Coming home in the evenings to the twinkling of lights and the smell of a campfire was magical. The outside showers were a treat. There was no detail left uncovered for our comfort and delight. I highly recommend a camping safari with Kalahari skies. If you can get Gideon as a guide - he is a treasure. All three together were the dream team. Go and enjoy the beauty!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five wonderful days in differen national parks
Although our safari is already five weeks ago we would like to give you some feedback. It was a wonderful journey and a fascinating experience. Our fantastic guide, Edwin (Eddy the eagle eye), was awesome. He saw animals on the horizon with the naked eye which we could hardly recognize even with binoculars. So we only can say "thanks" to our guide that we have seen the BIG FIVE completly. Every thing has been well organized. It was our first safari in Tanzania but certainly not our last one. Thank you for a wonderful week we will never forget.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a very nice agent I would like to share with, they make everything fully organized and fun
We had several emails before the trip, George from Right choice is the man I keep contact with, he always keep us updated with everything in need. And do organize the trip with excellent job. I would like to recommend this agent to you not only because of its service but also with its competitive pricing.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 7 day safari with Earthlife
I’m Teresa (from Ontario Canada) and I booked a safari with my husband & my 27 year old son.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our safari - booked through earth life adventures tours
Our guide, Joshua Thadeo, became more than just a tour guide - he became our friend.
He was our eyes and ears on safari. He can spot an animal miles away!!
We saw the big five, and so much more....The endangered Rhinos, a cheetah eating a gazelle, the migration of the wildebeest, a lion stalking and killing a zebra, and a complete pride of 32 lions!
Everyday was better than the next!!
His knowledge of the animals and the land was beyond our expectations
and his love of Tanzania was evident at all times.
Thank you so much Joshua for making our trip so successful!
It was the most amazing experience of my life and I hope to come back to this beautiful country again. I definitely recommend booking with Earthlife!!!
Caudence, from customer service, was fantastic during our booking process. He was always so quick to answer our questions and put together a great itinerary for us that included 4 parks and a mix of lodges and tented camps! We were not disappointed!
Meek, our driver who picked us up from the airport in Arusha was also professional and informative!
Everything about our booking and trip was top notch!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Day trip to Ngorongoro Crater
Richard was quick to respond to all emails and gave all the details you need for your trip. The crater was a dream destination for us. It was beautiful and animals for miles. We got to see new species and many lions and hippos, elephants, and the list goes on and on.
Our guide was great and pointed out all the animals. He told us all about the Maasai people who live around the area and the other parks nearby. We had a nice lunch by the hippo pool where we met Richard and another driver, who made us feel welcome. We spend a long time at this park and we appreciated every moment we were there.
This company also does many other safaris and we highly recommend checking them out for your Tanzania adventures.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Day Hike on Kilimanjaro
Communication with Amos was quick and informative about the costs and trip. We were provided a ride, a porter, lunch and water for the hike up to the first hut. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend this activity and this company. They also offer many other options for your visit to Tanzania.