DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip with Peter and Tony
We have had an excellent tour, perfect. All the guides were friendly and have great experience about guiding and supporting.
We have seen 4 of the "Big five" and the parcs were very interesting.
Just one issue, somtimes the driving time was too long. But at the end great adventure.
Thank you very much
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maasai Wanderings - excellent from start to finish.
I was with a group of 10 -Team Lammergeier- who recently climbed , Kili and followed up with a short safari.
I honestly believe that the 8 of us who made it to the summit, did so because we were so well looked after by the Maasai Wanderings guides and porters. They were just extraordinary- so hard working, dedicated and most of all, kind. The food was excellent and plentiful. The organisation superb. They have a sixth sense about how each person is feeling and fairing at any given point- and I always felt that my wellbeing was their number 1 priority. I can't thank Holson, Bahati, Gerald, Hezron and Emile and all the mgumu enough... for the experience of a lifetime. 'Mama' will never forget them!
Also, Issa who was our Safari driver and guide was excellent.
No need to look further. I would recommend Maasai Wanderings to anyone travelling to Tanzania.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice staff!
Travel for life has a brilliant staff, always ready to help and to attend our needs! They made our trip more assertive. We hope to use again their nice services! Thank you, girls!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari tour with Makasa
It was our first safari and was simply unforgettable.
We planned the trip 2 months ahead, which was quite rush I would say. Yet Selma answered the emails promptly and in great patience. We soon arrived on a plan that suited our needs. In the end, the lodge, the service as well as the food were all excellent. We visited Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro CA. We also joined a coffee tour where we learned about local farmers' life. We had a short visit to Masaai home in Ngorongoro CA.
And special thanks to our guide, King, who had eagle eyes. He leaded us to see hidden animals and to anticipate breathtaking predator hunts. He was also a careful driver and a caring brother of us.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect guiding and accomodations. Wonderful introduction to Africa
Tembo Adventures is a locally owned and operated Tanzanian safari guiding company. Their contacts within the local community provided closer connections with the many other local people and staff we met along the way. We wanted to see animals of course, but we also wanted to meet people and become acquainted with Tanzanian culture, history, and current times. If you want to go on safari with a local - Tembo Adventures is your company! (Most other guiding choices are actually owned operated by ex-pats, and often headquartered outside of Tanzania. So Tembo is very unique in this way.)
Tembo Adventures were very easy to deal with. They answered numerous questions as we arranged the trip - including changes about where to stay. And the places they recommended were all excellent: the hotel in Arusha, Lodge at Ngoragora, tent camp at Ndutu, and the magnificent Kubu Kubu "tented" Lodge at the Serengeti. Tembo handled all the internal arrangements very efficiently - there were no hitches or problems at all. Tembo also helped us with arrangements not related to the safari as we did some additional travelling to Zanzibar.
Our guide Sevrin was an excellent guide. We didn't come with a list of animals to see, but ended up seeing the Big Five and at least fifty more - all up close, walking by our parked car: lions, cheetahs, leopard, black rhino, elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, antelopes, and buffalo. Severin also has a good eye and always found the perfect angle for photographing. We also enjoyed talking with Severin about Tanzania's history and current times. Climate change, and economic and political issues are on all our minds.
We are English speakers and found all the staff at Tembo very easy to communicate with (as well as all the staff we met along the way). Written English was sometimes a little tricky, but not a problem. For example, the final written itinerary was very clear as to what was being provided at what cost - and what was not covered. And all the terms were fully met.
We highly recommend Tembo Adventures.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
We had an utterly amazing safari experience with E-Trip Africa in the Serengeti. We traveled with two children, ages 4 and 7, and my parents, who were in Africa for the first time. We had previously done safaris in Uganda, Kruger in South Africa and Akagera in Rwanda. Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater blew our minds and was worth the time and the expense. We were fortunate to see everything, including the Black Rhinos, and lots of baby lions, zebras, etc. While I realize seeing animals involves luck, especially when the rains are off their normal schedule, our guide expertly communicated with other guides and knew several common spots where the big five hang out from his past experience. Overall, I cannot recommend Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater enough for your safari. Lake Manyara is also a great stop when you are in the region.
E-Trip Africa went above and beyond at every point. Our kids are used to traveling and are good travelers, our guide Elisha was incredibly personable with them and with us. He had endless patience for the times they ran out of patience and had a number of fun games for them to play on our trip. The accommodations were lovely and the food was fantastic. We particularly loved the Karutu Simba Lodge, the Kiota Camp (the food was delicious for being in the middle of nowhere in the Serengeti) and the views of the Ngorongoro Sopa. I even left my watch at one of the hotels and E-Trip Africa worked with the lodge and through several logistical hoops to return the watch to me. I would recommend a trip with E-Trip Africa to anybody as they were truly fantastic.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and amazing value!
We had a one week Safari in Uganda. The entire experience was seamless, to the wonderful communication, great travel tips and instructions before we arrived and the quality of the accomodation. Each lodge was uniquely different and luxurious. As a family of four adults we were able to enjoy most of what Uganda had to offer and the itinerary was worked around my husbands "fear" of small planes! We had a driver/guide named David who made the safari all the more special by his wonderful sense of humour, his professionalism and his superb driving. It was a joy to be part of E-trip Africa and thanks to Ben and David for the incredible experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most gratifying experience; a perfect balance between comfort and closeness to nature.
We saw everything imaginable (save for penguins but this is understandable!). Our guide David Meta was cheerful, punctual, competent and proactive. The accommodations where perfect! I have to say that I was somewhat hesitant to accept the limited comfort of the tented camps but I wanted to give it a try. It worked out beautifully, we had elephants visiting the camps, at night lions where roaring around the tent. The interactions with the staff was always warm and unforgettable. Too many things to describe. Only, suggestion! Keep the beer and wine cold! Some times it could have been a little colder!!! Nothing like a good beer after a whole day safari, in front of the bone fire with a busy mangoes colony around!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best of Masai Mara trip
Our driver Isaac was Exemplary ,great food and service at lenchada Tourist Camp.
We saw all the big 5 and this was the climax of my safari to Kenya.
No hidden costs at all. Office support and follow up is tremendous. Well done Bison Safaris
Choose Bison safaris if you want to have the best .
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Pocket friendly ,well planned and perfect safari
We decided to go for the company giving real time response, value for money and most importantly an outstanding service. After so much search ,Bison Safaris fit in this categorically and we didn't have any doubts that we made the right decision. Sarova Mara is a cool place with great food and great service and an amazing location . We cant thank Maggie (M.D) Bison safaris for this best advise to go for Sarova Mara.
To Bison Safaris -well done and i highly recommend your services to future travelers.