SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience that I wil never forget.
Our journey was amazing, we saw a lot of animals and all of the guides was very eager to tell if there was one you didn't know about or if you wanted to know more. Everything from transfer, game vehicles, dining etc was super professional. The atmosphere was a bit disturbed when there was a lot of cars around the animals, although it wasn't very often. A must when in SA!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Interesting but poorly organized
Wildlife, scenery, weather, accommodations, food, transportation was great. Guide and organizer was not as expected.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We just gave our budget and they prepare everything that we need, it was perfect
The safari exceed my expectations in all ways. It was something really new to us and we understand a lot about wild life and had an amazing experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you godson & your crew. Amazing experience.
I loved Mt Kili...what an amazing adventure, even better doing it with a professional company & owner.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 10-day safari trip with Sunny Safaris
We went on a private 10-day North circuit Tanzania safari trip with Sunny Safaris. Parks visited - Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Ngorongoro) and central Serengeti. We stayed at a mix of midrange tented camps and lodges.
The trip was fantastic. I contacted 8 companies and chose Sunny Safari as the tour organizer Jessica was the most responsive and the most competitive price including balloon ride and flight to Zanzibar. She accommodated our specific requests including, experienced driver/guide, newer vehicle, 3L of water pp/day, flying doctor insurance, etc.
Our driver/guide Sid Mohamed was a gem. His experience and hospitality really made our experience beyond expectations. Ability to spot animals is expected for all drivers/guides. Sid is definitely in the top tier. In a race to get close once a cheetah caught a prey, Sid was the fastest and picked the best spot among 15+ vehicles following the hunt. He took the short-cut between Tarangire to Lake Manyara for a glimpse of village life; he knows where to park for good light for photography. He kept the vehicle immaculate even in extremely dusty conditions in Ndutu, other drivers borrowed his brush to clean. He keeps a couple beanbags for clients to use and they were better than the travel size we have. And the list goes on. I highly recommend requesting Sid if you book with Sunny.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best in a life time
It was a wonderfull experience...Beautifull places The Ngorongoro, Serengeti..One of the beautifull places in the planet..Thank you TOMODACHI..
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ripped-off consumers
For us this trip was very important, we have a job with normal salary and Kenya and Tanzania is very expensive for us.. We were going saving enough time.
The first day we pay all money, 3000$ for 16 days and half. Land Rover Defender with roof tent and camping equipment.
We take the vehicle in Nairobi.
They gave us the damaged vehicle.
We warn the same day that the turbo charger was not working.
For the highway the car was going very very slowly.
Neither the air conditioning was going. We were in time of great heat and we spent it very badly.
The first day in Ngare Ndare there came a few mechanics to be looked of arranging it, but not at all.
We could come to Samburu but they were following the problems.
In Nakuru one day we were in two workshops and on the following day in three. Was fustrating….
Finally, after several discussions, Winny said us that she was obtaining a van for take us to Masai Mara and there they would bring to us the Defender two days later, arranged. Windy say : Am paying for 3 days from today.and paying the driver.You will only pay for fuel and park fee for the car.
They brought to us a horrible van, without air, without usb to load mobiles and cameras, with the most uncomfortable seats, with the battered lights, and the driver with expired license as said to us a police officer who stopped us on the following day.
Well, the next day to arrive to Mara suprise !! the driver say us that he must to go away the next day, because his chief had not given him any more money.
We call to flight and safaris and Windy did not make sure us either that they were going to bring to us the vehicle.
We turned to Nairobi ready to speak with Windy.
And when we think that they returned all money because we had problems with the vehicle since the first day… no, they only return us a part..
Incredible… We pay for 3 days land rover damaged, 3 days 140 $ day for a horrible van..150$ for a cross border documentation when we dont cross any border, and one night at Mara Sidai camp.
Well, after that, we had other problems because we were not finding other companies that were renting a car to us, there were holidays, etc, etc… but this is another history, jajajaja
I have whatsapps, pictures, bills, etc…
Our experience was very very bad.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tammy helped me plan an amazing 3 week trip to South Africa for 9 travellers.
Tammy replied quickly and professionaly to all my enquiries from Canada as this complicated trip evolved. She gave excellent advice regarding choosing accommodations and safaris. There was not a single hitch and we all have had a trip of a lifetime. Thanks, Tammy
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Morning Tour with Cruzeiro
Very well organised, easy online booking process with Claudia and Suzanne. Price included hotel pick up and driver details were given in advance. Fanuel Maina was an excellent guide and he helped us see a lot of animals on the park with some great memories.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari! Highly recommended.
In February we made a safari with Makasa. From the beginning till the end it was fantastic. The safari itself, but also the service, the equipment, the communication and the organisation were beyond our expectations. In planning the trip they were very sensitive to our expectations and possibilities. Our guide Frederick taught us a lot about the annimals and the ecosystem and he managed the trip in an excellent way, so we have tremendously enjoyed the wildlife.