50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
From start to finish this was an experience will will treasure. Nelson sorting pick up from airport to our booked accommodation and also arranging trip back to airport. The price beat all taxi quotes.
The 4 day 3 night safari was AMAZING! Our driver Balthazar?? He could spot animals even before we got binoculars to our eyes. The camping sites were great for sounds of the wild at night. Having lost power to our last campsite we have to give even special credit to our chef, Dr Stomach for still preparing an amazing dinner with just head torch to work with.
I can whole heartedly say that the price of this trip was well worth it and I would recommend to all my friends who are looking... Thank you Focus!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best decision I made.
I did not go wrong in trusting Bonfire to plan for my holiday at the coast. I had already selected another destination personally but I was not sure of my choice and so I involved bonfire to make another booking to complete the number of days I wanted for the holiday. Comparing the two choices, bonfire's was far much better coz they were able to advise me on the best hotel given that I was travelling with my elderly mum. They chose a quiet serene place for me and the rates were very competitive. They also requested for an upgrade to a sea-view room and we got a good room given that the hotel was not fully booked. Thanks Dennis Kibe for your advice and patience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful memories, beautiful experience, beautiful people
The trip in Kenya was well planned and executed, our tourguide was very professional. He paid attention to details and made us feel special in every way, we learnt alot about the environment and the culture. We made beautiful memories ,looking forward to Tanzania in 2021.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience
Our tour with Samson's safari was absolutely perfect. The services, timeliness, communication, and knowledge base of our guide, Santos was phenomenal. He was very experienced in all locations he took us to, offered plenty of valuable information and made our safari nothing short of unforgettable. Would easily recommend Samson and our guide, Santos, to anyone looking to go on safari in Tanzania.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ALL for amazing safari days
This trip booked in January 2020 (family of 10) took place during the upsurge of the 2nd wave of the Covid19 pandemic. Faced with the uncertainties about the possibility of traveling, Tanzania Specialists (Zoé) has always listened and reacted to possibly find solutions plan B, plan C ...
We traveled with Qatar Airways to Kilimanjaro Airport. No special formality was requested by the company, nor by the Tanzanian authorities. We had nevertheless taken a test 72 hours before departure to reassure us and assure our guides and hotel contacts of our good health.
Given the uncertainties, we had not requested the electronic visa and established it on our arrival (relatively quick 1 hour).
At the exit our guides were waiting for us with 2 4X4 (recall for 10 people). These are vehicles that can accommodate 7 people comfortably.
On arrival we went directly to Ngare sero lodge to rest from the trip. This hotel is an eco lodge with a lot of possible activities and an exceptional setting. The catering is of excellent quality with a lot of attention from everyone. We had brought in our luggage a lot of equipment for an orphanage in which the hotel is a partner. An employee of the hotel concocted a walk for us including a visit to the orphanage (a great instructive moment for all and in particular our grandchildren).
The next day visit Tarangire Park and Lake Manyara, this park allows a smooth entry into safaris (no wild animals) and was a very popular day. Evening at Kilimamoja Lodge near Lake Manyara is an upscale hotel with excellent hotel and restaurant services.
The 3rd day visit of the Ngorongoro crater, this safari is the best because of the number of animals encountered and the breathtaking landscapes.
The evening at the Oldeani Mountain Lodge is roughly equivalent to the hotel of the previous day (same owner): upscale. Before leaving for the airport for Zanzibar, the waiters had set up a table for lunch in the garden: exceptional.
In all hotels, health security is perfect.
Everywhere we were "pampered" because there were hardly any tourists.
On the service of Tanzania Specialist, the quality is top of the range.
Before sales, Zoé is available, responsive and provides good advice.
During the safari, our guides Ludovic and Juma speak perfect French, are helpful, emphatic, available, flexible and very knowledgeable.
In conclusion, I can only recommend Tanzania Specialists and have no hesitation in leaving for safety even in these difficult times of the pandemic.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11 Day Budget Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
I had a great time on my safari. It lived up to all of my expectations, and I was able to see all of the Big Five! From the beginning, Dennis was extremely attentive and responded to my emails sometimes within minutes. The price offered was a great value and far better than the other operators. I felt like I was in great hands with Dennis and Baboon Budget Safaris and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to book a safari.
The combined safari is actually two separate safaris, each with a different driver/guide. In between, you’ll take a shuttle from Kenya to Tanzania.
The driver/guide for Kenya was Patrick and for Tanzania was Ali. Both were experienced, professional, patient, and charming. They know how to find the animals and help you get the best experience.
The accommodations and food for the budget safari were better then I expected. I slept well most nights and we always ate decently. They were a bit better on the Tanzania side compared to in Kenya.
A few things to be aware of are:
A lot of time unavoidably gets spent on driving from one place to the other, so don’t expect to see animals all day every day. There’s a lot of distance to cover and that means a lot of driving.
Crossing the border into Tanzania was my least favorite part. Upon arrival I was told I needed $50 USD cash for the visa, as well as a yellow fever certificate, and a printed COVID certificate. I was not prepared for that, so getting the cash and printing the certificate was a huge hassle. An agent from the shuttle bus company will be there to assist you, but his English wasn’t great and I had no means of calling Dennis in case I needed help. There is some room for improvement here, but anyway, eventually I made it across and the rest of the trip was fantastic.
Book with confidence with Dennis and Baboon Budget Safaris!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maggie did a phenomenal job booking the trip pf a lifetime that encompassed everything I wanted.
This was my first time using assistance booking a trip and it was so much more pleasant not having to worry about any changes or keep track of the bookings. The expertise Wayfairer provided regarding the destinations visited was invaluable and much better than if I had researched on my own. I felt completely comfortable with the itinerary and truly relaxed to enjoy the journey.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Increible experiencia en Tanzania con Tanzania Horizon
Hello. We made a trekking in the kilimanjaro with Tanzania Horizon between 25th oct to 1st nov. The experience was unforgetable, we reach the Uhru Peack thanks to the gide of Tanzania Horizon and the incredible staff they have (gide, assistant guide, best ever cooker and porters) who made a tough work always with a smile in their faces. They always take care of us and they made us feel save and as a part of a mountain family.
From the begining of the journey they attended us very well, picking up us at the airport to a very good hotel in Moshi where we stayed for two days. They prepare the expedition untill the smollest detail...everything was over our expectations!!. We rented very good mountain material that we haven't.
We are thinking from now the next expedition and without doubt we will make it with Tanzania Horizon and his staff. Hardly recomendable!!. Thanks so much!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel number 1 !
Extraordinary safari!
It must be said that the period was suitable because, unfortunately for Tanzania, but fortunately for us, there is no one in the parks, COVID obliges (and yet Tanzania does not ask for any PCR test, just taking the temperature at the airport).
So we have the animals just for us .. and there are! (BIG 5 done!)
In terms of organization, everything went perfectly.
Vincent, our French speaking guide, was just great and found us a ton of animals. The children are delighted and so are we.
Having hot meals for lunch with a small rosé glass is a big plus :-)
The lodges are also very good (special mention at Nimali Camp Tarangire and Tortilis Serengeti Central) and the visit of the Masai village off the beaten track will remain an unforgettable memory.
So a big thank you to Vincent and his lynx eyes and to Helena for her availability and professionalism.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
North Circuit with Trip Quest!
4 days of a dream safari in Tanzania. Trip Quest was suggested to us by a friend who travelled with them in February and we are very thankful for his suggestion,we doubt if we would get a better company than Trip Quest to organize our safari. Everything was as planned, the accommodations we stayed were clean and comfortable, the vehicle we were provided with was almost brand new. Of all the other companies I contacted TripQuest offered the best price. We would definitely come back to Tanzania and we would travel with Trip Quest again! All the best ! Cheers!