ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kevin was very helpful. Beautiful experience with good price
The safari was amazing. We saw almost all the animals
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 amazing days
We spent 4 great days, the MasaiMara, the Naivasha and Nakuru lakes will remain engraved in our heart and our esteem. Our very nice guide did the best to look for and find the animals. The camp and the hotel were really good. Thanks to the Lenchada team which is a very safe Organization, our guide was on time every times, at the airport when we arrived and during all the safari.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip
Safari well organized, we found all the animals. Driver has been listening and very professional. I recommend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from the staff, choice of destination and trouble-free pick ups and drop offs
The company has an effective and outstanding communication channels -emails and calls. magnificent service by their staff. the company met my expectations twice. The tours were wonderful with no hitches. pick ups and drop off to hotel and to airport was extremely good and wonderful selection of destinations. we have already started planning our December 2019 holiday with them for a package tailored to our expectations ......
Kudos Skywide Tours and Travel!!!!!!!
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant gorilla & chimp experience
I chose this tour company as I like to go with local companies. From my first email to Edison who answered all my questions promptly to my eventual drop off back in Kigali after my tour ended I found Bamboo Ecotours to be highly efficient, professional & caring. I was traveling solo & I felt safe & comfortable the whole time.
Joseph (guide) & Herbert (driver) were fantastic & friendly, couldn't have asked for better companions. They were both very knowledgeable & able to answer any questions be it about Rwanda or Uganda. As they are both from the local area it was interesting to see & hear about life from their perspective. As I suffer from asthma, Edison & Joseph both endeavored to see if I could trek a gorilla family that was closest to the headquarters which I was extremely appreciative of. Seeing the gorillas & chimps was an amazing experience & the rest of the tour was very good too.
The transport, meals & accommodation were all of a high standard. Everything met or went above my expectations.
I have no hesitation at all in highly recommending this company!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip of our lifetime Safari (after Mt. Kilimanjaro) with Frank at Viola Tours!
My husband and I took a 7-day safari with Viola Safaris after also using Viola for a 7-day trek up Kilimanjaro.
Our safari was absolutely out-of-this-world fantastic, largely due to our incredible guide, Frank. It was private (just me and my husband) and included 1 day in Tarangire, 1 day in Lake Manyara, 1 day in the Ngorongoro Crater, and 4 days in the Serengeti (1 day driving from the southern entrance to the central region, 1 full day in the central region, 1 day driving from the central region to the northern region, while seeing animals along the way, and 1 full day in the northern region).
We saw everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. We saw the big five, including a rhino sighting, which is becoming increasingly rare, 3 leopards (including watching one hunt), cheetahs, lions, all manner of antelope big and small, zebra, giraffe, elephants, beautiful and exotic birds, hippos, lizards and crocodiles, and two wildebeest crossings of the Mara River (it is every bit as wild a spectacle as it seems when you see it on Planet Earth). Like I said, we saw EVERYTHING.
Frank worked super hard to make sure we had a great time. He communicated regularly with other guides in the park so if something cool happened nearby he could get us there to witness it, and a few times we enjoyed some thrilling Indiana Jones-style rides through the bumpy park roads to see something special. But Frank didn’t need the radio to find wildlife. He has an incredible eye and is able to spot and identify animals in the distance with the naked eye that my husband and I never would have noticed otherwise. He was also extremely knowledgeable, and knew the correct name of every bird and beast we came across. Frank never settled for driving up and parking the car. If he could move a few feet this way or that way to get us a better view, he always did so, without us needing to ask. He was determined to make sure we had the best experience possible.
We stayed in tented camps throughout, except for one lodge. They were all very comfortable, and while we might change some up if we did it again, it would only be to experience something new. Verah, who helped us plan the trip, did a great job from start to finish, and found great accommodations that fit our budget.
Speaking of budget, we got quotes from A LOT of different companies. Viola stood out because of all of the great reviews – which I can now personally attest are true, and the fact that it is owned and operated by Tanzanians (which is important). Also, Viola’s quote was less expensive than many of the other tour operators, even though you get better service and better experiences. If you are deciding between Viola and another company, go with Viola and ask for Frank.
I don’t have any advice for Viola other than keep doing what you are doing. We’ll definitely travel with Viola the next time we are in Tanzania, and will encourage our friends and family to do the same!
I do have three pieces of advice for those looking into going on safari: First, go with Viola (and ask for Frank!). Second, invest in good binoculars and a good camera lens. Finally, be patient. Nature is unpredictable, so remember there is only so much any guide can control. But having a good and knowledgeable guide makes all the difference, which brings me back to my first piece of advice: Go with Viola.
Viola Safaris and all of your incredible guides and staff, thank you for the trip of a lifetime! Our Mt. Kilimanjaro trek and Safari surpassed our wildest expectations!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had an awesome experience.
Great service,good communication skills and lovely staff who are very professional. I had a very nice experience when I visited Masai mara and I surely am looking forward to doing this again with abandera Africa royal trails. I recommend any other person who would love to tour around to try abandera Africa royal trails and they won't be disappointed.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience. Matata is a perfect guide: very professional, he knows very well t
It was one of my favorite trip. I appreciate the professionalism of Matata and his real interest and respect for animals. And because of his great knowledge, we had a perfect trip.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Kili Challenge, Short & Sweet Safari
Went to Tanzania on 4th January and climbed kili from Lemosho route and then went north of the mountain and ascended up from school hut. It was a beautiful 8-day trip and I would highly recommend this route up. Had some beautiful views over Shira and as we went north some views of Kenya. The porters were absolutely fantastic. They were charismatic in their duties and all extremely happy! The preparation before we got on the mountain was brilliant. As well as the organization leading up to the climb. Food was marvelous going up, it really surprised me! Tents were very stable. All in all, I was looked after very well and enjoyed myself an enormous amount. The Safari was great, went to Tarangire which was an immensely beautiful place and saw a bundle of the big 5. Also went by Lake Manyara which was a very personal experience with the animals. Finally, I finished in Ngorongoro which was absolutely beautiful, brought a tear to my eye! The beauty was overwhelming and you would be an idiot not to go! The accommodation we stayed in was fantastic and my guide on this safari was super amazing. Kudo to Erasto
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Orange adventures is a reliable company that gave me the best exposure I needed in Masai Mara.
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!!!
At first I was not sure which Tour Firm to chose from but after discussing with a friend was referred to Orange Adventures .I must confess they did an excellent job.I enjoyed a three day Safaris at Masai Mara.The Tour Guide was called Mr. Elisha and he was superb throughout.He made sure I was able to see the big 5 and many other animals to my satisfaction.It was such a pleasure to see the leopard sat in a tree having taken its prey up,amidst the backdrop of a massive expanse of untouched land.In all this was a magical life experience,one to remember and all thanks to Mr. Elisha and the entire staff of Orange Adventures.I would definitely recommend right choice for anyone looking for Kenya Safaris.
