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Review about Botswana by manga_mom
I loved Botswana's attention to eco-tourism and the concern with human-wildlife interactions.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime. Best vacation ever.
My husband and I went on a two week adventure with Augustine and his driver guides (Hillary and Elisha) starting in Arusha, Tanzania and ending our last night around a campfire in Northern Serengeti drinking a glass of wine and watching the sunset. This was a trip that we will never forget and recommend for everyone. It exceeded our expectations. We toured Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and Serengeti National Park. We did game drives almost every day. We saw the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti - three separate times the wildebeest and zebra crossed the Mara River. We even saw some giraffe and zebra crossing at the same time. Augustine has great eyesight and was able to find the Big Five for us. He was able to spot leopards in trees with their dead prey and lions laying in the grasses. We saw a hippo fight in the mud and elephants taking a mud bath. We also did a village walk which included a tour of an elementary school where the kids sang several songs to us, we visited a local farmers market, a Maasai village including inside their huts. There was always a good supply of bottled water wherever we went. The food was excellent including fresh fruit and fresh vegetables that were all washed with bottled water. We never had to worry about contaminated food which was one of my fears before the trip. The lodging was excellent from a hotel in Arusha to a mobile tents in the Serengeti. Our driver, Hillary and Elisha, were excellent in navigating over all the dirt roads which were a lot. Augustine possesses superior knowledge of Tanzania, its people and animals, and the land and plants. I asked many many questions which Augustine was able to answer 100% of the time. This was more than just a vacation, it was a learning experience about Tanzania and its people.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable tour experience!
My wife and I went on the 13 day safari by Solaris tours and Safaris stretching from Nairobi To the Masai mara,Crossing into Tanzania and Exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.From our research online,we were pressed to find a tour that covered this much in Kenya and Tanzania with comfort in accommodation that we were looking for. Solaris provided great value for money and they certainly delivered on their promise.
Their customer service was largely handled by Jose who was quick to respond,answer our many questions on itinerary and generally a very helpful and courteous person to interact with.Thus from a management perspective ,Solaris was able to meet our needs.
Our driver Thomas , a professional and seasoned driver /guide in Kenya and Phillipo in Tanzania. Accommodation was at level of comfort we expected and booked.The camp in Maasai mara covered our essential needs at least.All meals were covered in the tour price and ranged from decent to delicious.We were happy with our safari as we had breathtaking experiences.
I will be happy to recommend Solaris Tours and Safaris as an operator that gives you great value for money with good people working altogether delivering an excellent service.
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Our guide Richard was nice, helpful and knowledgable and gave us a fantastic experience. The trip was well organized and worked out smoothly. It exceeded our expectations and we recommend it to everyone!!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The ride surpassed my expectations in every way. The leadership and organisation was outstanding.
This was a real challenge. It more than lived up to my expectations. It was the best ride I have ever done (and I have done quite a few)! I loved the wilderness and the desert scenery. Camping was good fun. Sleeping under the stars was a great experience! My horse was a dream to ride. The team who looked after us was excellent, hardworking, charming and efficient. I hope to return for another great adventure in Namibia!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dunas Safari has provided a very professional and high level service assistance
Dunas Safari has provided full availability from the budgeting phase until, ordering tour and tour assistance.
Permantely available by local (provided) mobile phone and mobile internet
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jane sent, in very short time, different options. She attended whatsapps, was kind and punctual.
The down payments was easy from Mexico and they sent me receipt. In Nairobi Jane was punctual and the guide was polite with us and took good care. The recomendation of Sopa Lodges was the best. Everyone was very kind to us. The lodge is great, clean and the food great.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Akagera park safari
Our safari day trip with Jean Marie from Golden Rwanda tours was a fantastic experience and a memory for life! Great car and the best guide I have had on any trip. He did everything to make our day fantastic. Saw a lot of animals and a wonderful nature!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for your money!
I'm a budget traveller and Trip Advisor offered an affordable 4 day, 3 night safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We had 3 big meals a day and got to see all the wildlife including the elusive leopards and even 2 Rhinos. It met all my needs and expectations.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well organized, excellent knowledge and very friendly
Our whole safari was beyond expectations. Makasa was very helpful during the booking process to create a tailor made program. Our guide was very friendly, punctual with a deep knowledge of Tanzanian wildlife and culture. The programme was very balanced. And the lodges suggested by the organization were amazing. We had a great week.