NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Ana Belen Gallegos
A nice introduction for the safari
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Ana Belen Gallegos
A huge park where you could see almost everything
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Ana Belen Gallegos
It was amazing have the chance to see rhinos
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
National geographic around me
After check in internet where will be the best place to do a safari we decided to book it in Tanzania and still we think that we’ve chosen the best place, doesn’t matter if the price is a little bit higher than in Kenia, this deserves it
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Scout in this Area
In November 2017 we had very good experiences with Steenbok Safaris. The scout, Moabi Marambo was very reliable and punctual. The trip to the Chobe and Vic.Falls was unforgettable.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a life time
We had a great experience with Makasa. First before the trip, they were very helpful to propose itinaries tailored made for our wishes. Once arrived it went perfect and the teip was beyond our expectation. Our guide/driver was fantastic with great knowledge of animals and local life and driving safe too! Also the accomodations were very nice, with friendly staff and great locations!
Overall all we defenitely recommend Makasa.
Hakuna matata!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an unforgettable trip to Uganda
We had a fantastic experience, wonderful in every way: all the camps, their staff, the food (especially the lokal food and the fruits), the car and its equipment, the parks, the nature, the animals, even the weather. Really everything was perfect.
Our guides Faruk and Twaha organised everything with no problem, They were brilliant, humorous and very knowledgeable and took great care of us all. Their quality as animal spotters and their abundant knowledge of wildlife was impressive. Thank you again!
Uganda - the pearl of Afrika
I have to come back one day and for sure I would choose this company and these guys again! If you are looking for someone to arrange your safari, look no further!
Thank you so much for this awesome experience!
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
local and personal operator that
We decided to book through a local operator in stead of booking through a travel agency from back home. Admitted, we were a bit nervous having no idea what to expect.
Hello Tanzania were from the beginning very informative and professional and we quickly felt in good hands.
Hello Tanzania kept us informed in the months prior to our safari and were very considering concerning various food allergies, offering different kind of lodges after our choice etc.. Before we even left we felt like they did their very best to make our safari the best experience possible.
They provided us a tailormade solution as we didn't have that much time, but still wished to see different parks. We ended up visiting Selous and Mikumi over a five day period. They offered to pick us up from the airport in Dar free of charge even though our safari wasn't until the next day.
Our driver Edgar was very nice and informative - not only regarding the wildlife, but also regarding Tanzania and the local people.
Our safari experience in especially Selous was fantastic - the reserve has a very diverse nature and lots and lots of wildlife. Selous felt more untamed and wild. Mikumi was also nice and you get to see the animals up very close.
In Selous we stayed at Kinga Lodge which was very nice - and we shared the lodge with a family of baboons. In Mikumi we stayed at Camp Bastian which was also very nice. Both lodges had excellent staff, good food and comfortable rooms.
We decided to drive all the way from Dar-Selous-Mikumi-Dar, which gave us an nice look into the everyday life in various villages etc., but these trips were also very long and the roads are (at best) in bad conditions. Hello Tanzania had offered us that we could fly - and looking back we should have accepted this offer at least one way.
After our safari we went to Zanzibar where Hello Tanzania also have an office. Here Hello Tanzania arranged a free airport transfer to our hotel, and since we decided to book a trip to Stone Town through the local branch which also worked out great.
We can only fully recommend booking through Hello Tanzania, they gave us a great safari experience and excellent service - both before, during and after our trip.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AMAZING!
I visited Africa during the summer of 2016 with African Adventure Specialists. We had a tour that was specifically designed for our party of 10. We were completely taken care of from the minute we landed to the minute we departed Africa. The trip was the best trip I have ever taken to Africa (my third trip). The tour guides were amazing, the hotels, tents, meals, tours, and safaris. They went above and beyond my expectations. Here is just one example of what they did to accommodate us: My son is a Cross Country runner in college and they set him up with an African Olympic Hopeful Marathon runner to accommodate my son's training while in Nairobi. My son will never forget the experience running through the streets with Stanley. Our tour also included a trip to an orphanage where we spent the day learning about the orphanage and playing with the students. We wanted our own children to experience what life with out a lot is like in Africa. We even brought suggested items for the children. A memory I will never forget, nor will my children. One of our tour guide operators even bought us a corn on the cob off the street when we were driving- what a delicious treat for all of us to share. Without a doubt, when I return to Africa, I will be calling African Adventure Specialists to book my tour.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and responsive
I requested information from 5 tour companies. Edith was the clearest, most prompt and she listened to my request. The plan was confirmed and she prepared me well including details about pickup in Kagali. My driver was safe and diligent but had limited English. I booked Le Bambou Gorilla lodge which was minutes from the park and a very good choice. Since I travelled alone, my driver and I ate together. They were quiet meals, hence 4 stars. Nice property with beautiful views and warm staff. Dennis (manager) and the Chef and staff were great. It was my birthday and Chef made a cake and I received a surprise song and celebration. It was very nice. The guides were superb on the trek. We visited the small Muhoza group and saw the youngest gorilla in the area. They were well habituated and a female literally came down from the canopy right on top of us while we were all attentive to the big silverback. What a surprise! But all was well and the guides handled it well as did we all. I recommend a porter. It was very muddy and cleated hiking shoes were a real liability. The guides and porters use flat rubber boots and they did not slip nearly as much. Gaiters are a must with hiking shoes which you can rent at the assembly area. Bring light rainwear as the weather is changeable. Gloves are useful especially around nettles. The growth is quite dense so be prepared to use some muscles that you forgot existed. Most agreed an iPhone is comparable or better than common cameras, except for ones with fast lenses. Movies capture more of the experience than stills but bring both.
