IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic 7 days Tanzania safari
I contacted Amazing Memories Safaris encouraged by the extremely positive reviews found on Safari Bookings: they were truthful, since, from the very beginning, Anne gave me a great help to arrange cleverly a 7-days safari that included Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks.
She promptly answered to all my questions in a very professional way, giving me several alternative options where choosing the accommodation from. That’s how we experienced from the basic tented camp to the luxury lodge.
Our guide Donald was really a skilled person: using the radio and exchanging information with his fellow drivers, he always succeeded in taking us in the right place at the right time: in Ngorongoro crater, for example, we ran into a rhino that crossed the track just behind our jeep!.
I can recommend Amazing Memories thanks to my positive experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best ever tour operator!!!
Actually this is my third review of the Spirit of Kenya. I simply cannot resist writing things about them. From the very first email to the last day of safari this experience has been engraved in my heart. If you ever need to chose a tour operator for Kenya, I strongly encourage you do use Spirit of Kenya. Their operators, they tour guides, the vehicles the suggestions was simply awesome. If you need additional information you can email me [email protected] for further reference checking. I went for 9 days Kenya Safari, it was so spectacular and magnificent. Thank you Siprit of Kenya, thank you Simon my dear friend for life. Thank you Carlos our tour guide another friend for life. I cannot wait to see you again, I will visit Kenya soon.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5days/4 night camping safari from Maun to Kasane
View months ago I did a 5 days/4 nights camping safari with Moonstroll Vantage Expeditions. The tour started in Maun and ended in Kasane. The main destinations of interests have been beside the famous Okavango Delta the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai and Mababwe. I discussed my plans with the tour operator and got some great advices so I was able to modify and adjust my travel plannings. Finally I got a great safari trip. The safari itself was well organized and the camping equipment was also very acceptable. I had beside an excellent driver who managed almost everything and gave well founded explanations to the wildlife also a perfect chef with me who prepared all the meals and food who have been very tasty. Although I am quite experienced in safaris in different African countries it was my first time I really did a camping safari and it was really one of the best safaris I ever did. To be so very closed in the wilderness is something amazing and unforgettable. I had a great safari with Moonstroll Vantage Expeditions and its staff.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip
I spoke to more than 10 travel agents in the US before I came across Chalo Africa - and my search ended with them. Sangeeta and Smita know what they are doing - and helped plan a trip that was beyond what we had imagined possible. With my unending questions and revisions, I was in touch with them so frequently, think I can safely say that Sangeeta and I are now friends!
They were so amazing, my family in India also booked a trip to Kenya through them.
Everything run smoothly and the fact that they have teams in different time zones really helped.
Can't recommend them highly enough.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari Experience
We went on a 4 day safari in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. We had wonderful time. We found African Habitat Safaris from www.safaribookings.com and connected via email. Rachel was very helpful and reliable since the beginning. We could see the five big and witness amazing scenes in Masai Mara. Our guide and driver (Johannas) was great. He was always at the right place at the right time. We highly recommend African Habitat Safaris.
Victor Godwin. Thief. Liar. Conman. Avoid at all cost.
I can sadly see that we are not the only ones who have been conned by Victor Godwin. Here is the trick. Consider yourself warned if you book with him.
You will agree safari itinerary and you will pay in advance, all inclusive. When you go on the safari, Victor will call you and ask if you could please pay for park entry fees or for upgrade of accommodation. He will promise to reimburse you once you get back to Arusha. Now the problem is that the drivers do not have funds for the park entry fees so you have no other option that to pay or not enter the park. Clever right. And yes, of course he does not refund your additional expenses.
On our trip, we were six people whilst another car had thre people. On the first night, we stayed in a different hotel than agreed. We went along with that. On the second night, Victor called the other party and ask them to cover additional expenditure for upgrade of accommodation, not upgrade for them though but for my family. So he played the parties against each other. He did the very same thing the next day where he called me asking me to cover an upgrade for the other party. He asked for $600. The following day, he called me again asking us to cover the entry fees to Ngorongoro, again $600. I refused. He called the other party of course with the same request. We briefly discused between our two parties and agreed that one from the other party would cover the entry fees. This was to ensure that none of us would end up having thousands of dollars to be refunded, again it was $600.
It is now five months since our safari. As I live in Tanzania, Victor has not been able to simply disregard my calls, SMS, Whatsapps. He has again and again promised to pay. Each week, he will make that promise and then find an excuse. He is nothing but a frail little liar who should never ever be trusted.
Also note that Victor is not a member of Tanzania Tour Operators Association. This essentially means that they are not able to help any customers who might have problems with Victor. Another reason for staying completely clear of this guy.
Thieves. Conmen. And other words not suitable for a public review
I can sadly see that we are not the only ones who have been conned by Victor Godwin. Here is the trick. Consider yourself warned if you book with him.
You will agree safari itinerary and you will pay in advance, all inclusive. When you go on the safari, Victor will call you and ask if you could please pay for park entry fees or for upgrade of accommodation. He will promise to reimburse you once you get back to Arusha. Now the problem is that the drivers do not have funds for the park entry fees so you have no other option that to pay or not enter the park. Clever right. And yes, of course he does not refund your additional expenses.
On our trip, we were six people whilst another car had thre people. On the first night, we stayed in a different hotel than agreed. We went along with that. On the second night, Victor called the other party and ask them to cover additional expenditure for upgrade of accommodation, not upgrade for them though but for my family. So he played the parties against each other. He did the very same thing the next day where he called me asking me to cover an upgrade for the other party. He asked for $600. The following day, he called me again asking us to cover the entry fees to Ngorongoro, again $600. I refused. He called the other party of course with the same request. We briefly discused between our two parties and agreed that one from the other party would cover the entry fees. This was to ensure that none of us would end up having thousands of dollars to be refunded, again it was $600.
It is now five months since our safari. As I live in Tanzania, Victor has not been able to simply disregard my calls, SMS, Whatsapps. He has again and again promised to pay. Each week, he will make that promise and then find an excuse. He is nothing but a frail little liar who should never ever be trusted.
Also note that Victor is not a member of Tanzania Tour Operators Association. This essentially means that they are not able to help any customers who might have problems with Victor. Another reason for staying completely clear of this guy.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari from start to finish
Gatatu safaris were an excellent choice to arrange our safari . From our initial inquiry Richard was incredibly helpful with any questions we had , and the excellent service continued when we arrived in Uganda. Our guide stephen was fantastic and went out of his way to make our trip memorable. I would highly recommend using this company
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari
We experienced an amazing 10 day safari with AAA Express Adventure. Its good value for a competitive price. Our guide Emil was friendly, knowledgeable and funny and always asked and respected our small wishes. I'd highly recommend this company.
50-65 years of age
Well planned holidays with very helpful and patient staff.
Communications were very good throughout the booking process with nothing being too much trouble. We originally planned to go to Madagascar and Tailormade produced a very exciting itinerary. We, however, changed our mind and decided instead to go to Mauritius. Tailormade quickly produced a revised holiday to suit our new requirements and were very competitive on price compared with other tour companies. Rob Morley was always helpful and very good at explaining his proposals. Very enjoyable holiday!