GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Actually a very good safari organizer
We had great time with Afrishare , Ibrahim organise everything...our driver Mapengo was very enjoyable and pleasant with us and very informed with the wild animals..the
Food was great...I totally recommend Afrishare to anyone , best Safari with my company I have ever been on...
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful adventure with Safari Multiways
We had a 6 day safari through northern Tanzania with Safari Multiways and had a great time. The driver/guide Moses was very knowledgeable, he definitely knew his animals (and birds, which was a bonus), he also provided great company. We saw all the major species and many others. Accommodation and food was very good, the poorest place we stayed at was in fact one that we changed to.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall we had an amazing experience on safari, also our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly
Good points:
Food – it was always hot and cooked fresh, there were always options for veg and non veg
Additional add on’s such as Lake Nakuru were worthwhile paying for as they added an extra experience and sometimes gave us a break from being the van
Campsite – all 3 were very decent, bed linen, towels and hot water. Always had a bed and mosquito net and there were areas to hang out after meals
Scenery! The views were amazing, regardless of whether this was in the parks or driving across the country!
Driver – Ambrose was excellent, very knowledgeable and always knew the places to find the animals with the best views
Points to note:
Generator – power only for certain amount of time, always check before going to sleep what the timing will be
There is a possibly of having ‘outdoor’ toilet and shower
You will need your passport to get into Masi Mara Park
The distance of driving was more than expected, especially from Lake Nakuru to Amboselli
It would be good to have a map to understand distances covered and the different areas
Be prepared to be sold merchandise at each stop/break
Collection at the airport was confusing. Had to call and text Dennis (an international call!)
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with professional services
We booked this with A LOT of time, maybe 6 months in advance. I asked via SafariBookings for quotes on lots of agencies. Simon was very honest with what to expect and very helpful in deciding the best places to go. I'm a very picky customer, so I have to say he was very pacient.
He gave me a very good price and we went to awesome hotels. The experience so far was awesome: Ol Pejeta as first place is impressive. The hotels are amazing. Serena hotels is just a whole different experience. We even fed a rhyno!
The we went to Lake Nakuru. As a park it was nice. We went to Mara Sarova. It was a very very nice hotel (5-star), great food. After that, we went to Masai Mara for 2 days. Amazing experience, we saw the big five.
Reviewing our stay:
- Serena Hotels are amazing, in my opinion, way better than Mara Sarova. I mean, both are exceptional hotels, but for me Serena are a bit better and more beautiful.
- Our guide, Anthony, was a very good guy. He really tried as far as he could to show us the best animals. He has a very good will in terms of showing us everything, he really tries to explain you everything, and when there are problems, he fixes all of them. We felt very safe with him and we were sure we were going to see everything (he took the best places on the parks). As a feedback: (1) maybe try driving a bit safer, but that might be something cultural (2) he speaks with every guide on every park, which might be a bit annoying (3) I would love if the can explains you more things instead of you asking. These are all little details which didn't change the overall awesome experience
- For us, 5 days was more than nice.
- We took the van, which was nice. We had some technical issues but Anthony was very fast in solving them. He knows a guy in every place of the world who can help him.
- We went on our last day to Lake Naivasha. We saw some hippos on the water (nice) but the other part was very poor. Not recommended for the price.
Overall, the experience was perfect. It's like a National Geographic documental but live.
I would DEFINITELY recommend (indeed, I have already) Mwema for anybody who wants to take a great safari. The price is nice, Simon is always willing to help you and for sure you will get to see everything you are expecting and beyond.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5... Mission accomplished!!!
Amazing and well organized safari. We were able to see a lot of animals including the big 5. Many thanks to Cosmos, the best driver ever. Gadi, a marvellous chef. Richard to be responsible of organizing everything. It is a company highly recommend.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Okoa Africa tours is a reliable company that offer to us a amazing experience through a 4 days safari in Tanzania. Special thanks to Franck that patiently responded all my emails and kept me informed all the time. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a safari.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Makasa Safari in Tanzania : an expirience I will never forget
I can say nothing else but everything was excellent : the organisation, the safari trips, the camps, the meals , the pick nicks , the jeep ....
I would like to say special thanks to our guide, David, for his excellent driving, his shared knowledge about the animals and the landscape, his endless patient while we were taking photographs and videos, his suggestions......
It was a journey that I and my friends with me will never forget !
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-Day-Safari
+ Tangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Park: all worth seeing!!!
+ good accomodation
+ on time (which is not status quo) in Tanzania
+ Guide did a good job (Big 5, ...)
+ Cook did a good job: partly african food, partly european (e.g. spagetti) with an african touch
- mattress and sleeping bags were VERY used and partly disgusting !!!
Advice customers: You'll need more than an inlay sleeping bag for ngorongoro Crater (over 2000m above sea level on the rim, where you will spend the night)
Adive for Foot Slope: a camping mat is cheap and definitely more hygienic since you can wipe it quickly with something to clean it.
I would book Foot Slopes again and I will recommend it! BUT with an own sleeping bag :)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went smoothly, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, we saw all Big 5
can honestly say this tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The arrangements were handled brilliantly by Peter, who replied to emails very promptly and tailored the safari to suit us perfectly. We were picked up by our driver Edward and from that moment treated like royalty, we had the whole pop top truck to ourselves (2 adults and 2 children) and got to really feel at home there. I strongly recommend the Maasai run camp Oldarpoi as your base in the Maasai Mara. It's amazing. We also did the optional visit to the Maasai Village and learned so much about the local culture, and we went to the school with supplies (please if you go, they badly need English-text story books. text books etc. for the children). The safari itself was amazing, I didn't realise we'd be so close to the animals, and we saw all of the big 5! Some amazing moments including seeing lions and hyenas battling over a still (only just) alive warthog - amazing. We spent the last night/day at Lake Nakuru and completed the big 5 seeing rhino there. Fabulous. Very happy. The hotel there, Lake Nakuru Lodge is just beautiful. I already know I want to go back some time. Can I please just say how AMAZING Edward is. Such a genuine, lovely friendly guy with loads of knowledge about the wildlife. Thank you Edward.
Safari very well organized !!
Leaving in Africa, we chose a safari in Tanzania with a small group. For both reasons : reduce the cost of the travel and meet people who have the same interests! Wildlands Safaris did a great job and the guide was very professional and funny!
Thanks GoodLuck for the big five!!