20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
WOW. Where do I even start?! I almost don’t have the words to adequately describe how truly amazing our trip with Axis Safaris was. But I’m sure going to try because 1) We had the absolute trip of a lifetime and we can’t thank Axis enough! And 2) I want to encourage others to make their travel plans happen!
1. First of all, Lennox was wonderful from start to finish. Every detail of our trip was perfectly organized, and communication was fast. We were also celebrating my husband’s birthday while on our trip and Lennox made sure to organize extra details to make his day even more special and memorable.
International travel is stressful enough, but then you add COVID headaches and it’s even more so. But Axis made everything so easy and comfortable for us, alleviated all of our travel concerns, and made sure we had a safe and beautiful adventure!
2. Now for Jack. Our AMAZING safari guide!!! Holy cow Jack was incredible. Not only did he come with a wealth of knowledge about plants and animals (in 4 languages!!), but he grew up in the Masai community and had so much to share with us about the culture and neighboring areas. He was incredibly kind, patient, and easy going, and went the extra mile (literally and figuratively) to make sure we had an amazing, action packaged trip.
We not only saw the Big 5 multiple times (sometimes, all on the same day!), but my husband and I also started making “little 5” lists of other animals we wanted to see, and as soon as we’d make them, Jack would check them off!! We were often the first or only safari truck near animal sightings, and at the end of the day when we would chat with other people at the lodge, they were often surprised and jealous of our sightings. Other guides (and park rangers) clearly knew and respected Jack and were often asking him for insight. Jack let us take the time we wanted with each animal, answered all our questions, and felt like traveling with a friend.
Overall, we had an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime trip and can’t recommend Axis or Jack enough. Book now. You won’t regret it!!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari ever!
I searched through the internet for a reputable company to book our family safari with. I landed on Bigmac Safaris and after interacting with Magdalene I felt safe. The safari was fantastic, our guide James was the best, he sawed us the big5 and many other animals. He explained alöt about animals. Also the 4x4 Jeep is the best, it was quite comfortable. I would recommend bigmac africa safaris anytime.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Me and and my husband loved the safari experience. Everything was very well organised, nothing to complain about. We were a bit worried with our very early arrival and departure times, but all went well. The transfers were on time, just like all the activities during safari. We are not kind of people who like organised group experiences, but the group was very good. The guide and the cook very friendly people. Food and water are more than enough, so don’t bother getting any extra as we did (all our snacks travelled back with us). They provide you sleeping bags too, and pillows if you sleep in a tent (no extra charges). We were also slightly concerned how will that experience go, but it was perfectly fine. More comfortable than expected. But take warm clothes, one of the nights (in Ngorongoro) was very cold.
If we do safari ever again, we would chose the same company, no doubts.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very considerate and forthcoming
Midian from African Chitah was very considerate about our wishes and forthcoming during the booking. All are requests and questions were very quickly attended to. Accomodation was great, as well as the safari tour. Our driver really made an effort, that we get most out of the tour and made the whole experinece more fun. It was worth it the money and I would do it again any time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing First Safari Experience in Kenya and Tanzania
I will recommend Baboon Budget Safari to anyone who is looking for a budget safari tour. From the start, Dennis has been very attentive and responsive to every question and concern that I have. He also allowed me to customize the itinerary to my preferences and even later on when I brought some friends with me on the tour. The price was also suitable for my budget since I am still a student. My driver guides in Kenya and Tanzania were both very helpful, excellent drivers, and knowledgeable guides - always ready to go above and beyond to meet our needs. I got to see so many animals: zebras, giraffes. wildebeests, antelopes, the big 5, flamingoes, and so many more. The accommodations were basic inside the national parks but that's what you should expect on a safari tour. The food was always good and one night I even got to sleep next to the zebras grazing outside - an amazing experience that I will never forget. Pick-ups and transportation were smooth at every point! There were some hiccups here and there with the logistics because of COVID but what I appreciated the most is that Dennis was always there to help, he has a lot of connections, and he always did what he promised to do. He even helped me get my COVID test certificate to fly back. Everyone I met was helpful and friendly. I could not ask for a better tour and better operator and will definitely go with Baboon Safari again if I ever come back to Africa!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great !
A couple of hours after I sent my last review the company got in touch with us and apologized for the slow response. I would like to change my review to this “We had an amazing experience traveling with this company to Amboseli and Tsavo East National Parks. Overall we really recommend this experience, our driver Joseph was particularly amazing."
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Remarkable Safari Experience -- Worth Every Shilling
My fiancé and I booked a six-day safari with Godson Adventures. We were extremely excited as this was our first trip to Tanzania and my first time on a safari. Godson Adventures did not disappoint. We had an absolutely incredible experience that I am confident we will remember for many, many years to come. The safari had stops in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Our lodging at every stop had beautiful views and spacious and comfortable accommodations.
Our guide, Edrick, picked us up from a hotel we had been staying at in Moshi after we had completed a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. The truck was spacious and comfortable and had power outlets, WiFi, and a fridge for food and drinks. After a brief stop in Arusha to meet with Godson and pick up supplies, we began our drive to Tarangire National Park – the first stop on our trip. Within just a few hours of arriving at Tarangire, we saw three of the “Big Five”: elephants, buffalo, and, much to our delight, lions. Our early success in seeing these animals is a testament to the knowledge and expertise of Edrick, who has many years of experience and used to work as a ranger at Ngorongoro Crater (the third stop on our safari). Edrick is a highly-skilled operator who has an extensive network of relationships with other tour guides and park officials and was able to use those relationships to help us locate many animals – not only at Tarangire but also on the other stops on our journey.
After a day or so in Tarangire, we drove to Serengeti. There are no words to capture the beauty and vastness of the Serengeti. While there was something special about each stop on our trip, the Serengeti is a place like no other. The sheer amount of wildlife that you will see warrants spending at least a couple of days here. During our stay, we saw all of the Big Five and many other animals. We were spoiled in that we saw no less than 25 lions, two rhino, two cheetah, two leopard, and too many elephants and buffalo to count. Our highlights in Serengeti included observing (1) a cheetah attempting to hunt a gazelle, (2) two lions stalking a dazzle of zebras, and (3) a group of lions guarding a zebra carcass that they had killed earlier that day from hyenas, vultures, etc. Edrick had an incredible ability to find many of these animals, and often well before the other safari trucks arrived, which made the experience all the more special.
Our third stop was in Ngorongoro Crater. The views from the lodge we stayed in at the top of the crater were truly remarkable and, as with the prior two stops on our trip, we again were treated to an array of wildlife during our drive through the crater. The crater is considerably smaller that Tarangire and Serengeti, but there’s still plenty of animals to see. Our highlight here was watching a pride of lions feasting on a wildebeest, with the hyenas in the distance, waiting for the leftovers.
We concluded our trip with a brief stay in Lake Manyara. Unlike the prior stops, the park here was a bit quieter and far less populated. Even so, we still were able to see many animals – including well over a hundred baboons. This was a nice and peaceful way to end what had been an eventful safari.
Overall, we cannot say enough good things about Godson and Edrick. They were incredibly gracious, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our only regret is that we did not book a longer safari because we were very sad to have to leave Tanzania and come back home. We have recommended Godson Adventures to our family and friends and would recommend them to anyone who is considering a safari in Tanzania. This is a small but growing company and we are confident that under Godson and Edrick’s leadership they will thrive and be successful. We very much look forward to the day that we return to Tanzania for another safari with Godson Adventures.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience from start to end!
Our experience with Zohar was everything, and more!
After a lot of research, we decided to do a 5 day safari with Zohar (Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro) and got to see so much wildlife (which was the most important thing for us). Our guide, Ahmed, expertly navigated the parks. He was also so patient with us while we took photos and wanted to stay in certain areas a bit longer. I'll never forget how we stumbled upon a lioness less than 3m away from the car - and we were the only ones there!
Even before arriving to Tanzania, Lillian was always kind, professional, and so quick to answer our questions. During the trip, Lillian went above and beyond. She checked in on us to make sure we were having a good time (which we always were!) and even helped us on the way home by driving us to the airport.
Lastly, all of the accommodations were fantastic. Everything was comfortable, staff were super friendly, and the food was great. Our favourite and most unforgettable nights were spent in the Serengeti.
I would recommend Zohar 100%. We can't thank Lillian & Ahmed enough for an unforgettable trip and we can't wait to be back soon (and for longer this time!)
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour operator
Jackson and his staff are amazing. Very professional in organizing everything from the begin. They really knows how to take care of the customers which, in my opinion, is a primary target for the tour operators that works in East Africa. We had the chance to go up in the Kilimanjaro for our first five days and then we continued for a 5 nights Safari all over the parks in nothern circuit.
I would 100% recommend Hekima Safaris East Africa for your amazing experience #GoHekima
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super organized for our first safari
E Trip did a great job organizing our first African safari! I traveled with my older father, and it was both of our first times on safari so we really had no idea what to expect or what we wanted. E Trip was extremely responsive, answered all our questions, and put together an extensive tour for us in Tanzania. Our accommodations were beyond what we expected and the wildlife density we saw was amazing. E Trip had answers to all our questions about visas, Covid testing, and other entry requirements.
Our guide, Alladin, was also great. He had a ton of knowledge about all the animals we saw and was extremely respectful of the wildlife, which I really appreciated. Even when we were running late to get to our camp for the night he was always willing to stop and let us observe when we found something interesting. He was friendly, professional, and clearly enjoys his job.
Overall we had a great experience and I definitely recommend E Trip and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.