20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour was amazing
Their services were quite good and it was an awesome time at the Arusha National park.Felt like one with the nature.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The guides were professional and the experience was more than I expected
The communication was excellent. Dexter the tour guide speaks very good english. The Safari tour really lived up to expections
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expensive, but guaranteed carefree travel were it's easy to enjoy the spectacular nature!
We decided on Lion King adventures according to the good reviews online and as soon as we were picked up from the airport we knew we had made the right decision. Booking was easy, we were given adequate information and our emails were fast responded. We were hesitant at first as the price is very high and we had to pay everything beforehand, but once the safari started everything went as planned. We felt safe during our entire safari, things ran smooth and we did not have to take care of anything. All meals were very delicious and cold beer, coca-cola, water and even wine was served during our safari. All accommodations were high end, with swimming pools, helpful personnel and clean rooms with comfortable beds and mosquito nets when needed. There was plenty of food, fruits, snacks and drinks served at all times. Our quide Mwita spoke perfect English and had such knowledge on animals, culture and politics. He was very considerate and we had mutual respect towards each other. We were able to see spectacular nature and animals, and really felt Mwita was willing to go that extra mile for us. We would definitely recommend this company to others! Thank you Mwita!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tailor Made Safaris made a fantastic trip for us.
After visiting the holiday fair (in Utrecht), where we were introduced to Tailor Made Safaris and the possibilities they offered, Tailor Made Safaris has put together a fantastic self-drive tour for us. They listened carefully to what we wanted and gave it a perfect interpretation. The chosen locations were all special and varied. Tailor Made Safaris has surprised us in an extremely positive way and is definitely recommended for an unforgettable trip through South Africa!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GREAT COMPANY- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
We booked our Kruger National Park safari through Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris after getting rave feedback from our work colleagues. Prompt efficient and professional from start to finish. At no stage were we in doubt as to what to expect, with a precise itinerary being received from Carla, which even included links to the accommodation options.
We chose a stunning private guest house called Dreamfields in Hazyview. It was exactly that. Thank you Philip for the service and breakfasts. How’s the little owl that is in the tree behind the swimming pool. Hope he makes it.
Our safari guide Trevor never stopped smiling. What a character. The Leopard man. Thank you Trevor for making us smile at 05h00 when normal sane people are still fast asleep. As for the safaris, Trevor you are the best. One day you can explain to us how you watch the road and see animals in the bush that we can’t even see with binoculars.
The panorama route is spectacular. Thank you for recommending it. We had no intention of sight-seeing.
Simply put, you guys rock and I want your jobs.
Michael Kohler
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience of history, churches, coffee and culture
All the drivers and tour guides spoke excellent English they were extremely Informative, knew their countries history very well. The welcome we received from everyone made us feel at home straight away. We never encountered any issues of safety, it’s a safe country and easy to travel around.
It’s a country of Churches, coffee and construction- a growing country and in a few years probably the best African country!
All air Ethiopia flights were on time, we had 2 International flights and 3 internal flights. Everyone always did their best to assist and make sure the check in process was quick and friendly. However there is a lot of security, which is normal now days at all airports and hotels.
The hotels we stayed in were of good quality, however the food was lacking, I thought we would eat a lot more spicy food and a lot more fruits. Lots and lots of good coffee though
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kim and Bud are the BEST! Best trip ever!!
The experience I had was seriously magic. Every step of the way Bud was there to make our journey through Nairobi, Katale, Mattaw, and the Maasi Mara seamless. There were fifty of us in our group. I am in awe with how well we were taken care of. They had every attention to detail covered.
From safari to the visit to Mattaw I still can’t choose a favorite. They were both perfect in their own way.
Kim and Bud have the biggest hearts. Their mission in life is so beautiful. The Mattaw children are beautiful inside and out. God is definitely leading and guiding them.
God bless them both. Anyone looking to make a difference in this world should make Mattaw a place to support.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you love to photograph wildlife this is the place to be
An amazing place to see wildlife and scenery that can change so quickly from one area to the next. We went in September/October and the temperature was around 30°C and not uncomfortable when travelling in a 4x4. As there were four of us it was not too bad to get some good positions for taking photos. More than this, the harder it will be to position yourself to get those shots.
We stayed at the Serengeti Serena Lodge which was very pleasant. The food and accommodation was good although you do not spend that much time in your hotel. There was also a swimming pool which was another positive.
Our guide Ahmad was brilliant. He had great knowledge regarding the animals and areas we visited. His listened to what we wanted to do as well as giving us great advice. He helped make our holiday a great experience.
We also visited Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Each environment we visited was different but special in its own way. We found the Tanzanian people to be very friendly and loved English football!
We saw so many animals including the big five and most of the small five.
Be prepared for tipping hotel staff and your guide at the end of your trip. Make sure you have adequate American dollars in small notes. If you need Tanzanian shillings these can be obtained from an ATM. We got ours at the airport. This is useful for villages and markets.
If you visit a Masai village you will be charged an entrance fee. However you will be allowed to take unlimited photos. Be aware that they will show you gifts to purchase after the tour. If you can try to visit a local market as it is an amazing experience. Photos of people are difficult as they expect payment in return.
All in all I would highly recommend. This was a holiday of a lifetime.
One very important note. There are toilets at the entrances to the parks we visited and at the picnic grounds. They were well maintained.
FR
Magic trip with a super driver
Everything was perfect, we saw lots of animals and a lot of lions and hyenas (I'm big fan of hyena). Lots of babies of every kind at the time of the year.
Food and accommodation were very nice. We have some rain but hopefully it wasn't during the game drives. 4 different area with a change of scenery each time. And the driver was perfect! Thx a million, it was an amazing journey!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
4 Days Unforgettable Budget Safari, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
We booked last minute and had previously planned. The director at Lovely safari scheduled us and we really enjoyed the safari. the driver was really amazing. we saw all of the big 5 on our own, the leopard is an elusive animal and even when our guide pointed it out I had a hard time finding it without his directions. Our Guide's name was Joseph and he was exceptional...... the room that we booked was clean, well appointed and the bed was comfortable..... the staff at the lodge were kind and very friendly....... whats more is that the whole safari was very affordable.