DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent overnight camping in Chobe National Park
Perfectly organized trip and a great experience!
Special thanks to Joseph Moyo - he´s an excellent guide.
Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience - highlight of our holiday
Michael, the owner of the company, answered to all my emails swiftly and professionally. He picked us up from the bus terminal and drove us to the clouds view hotel for the first night before the safari. The hotel was clean, the rooms nice, the food fresh and reasonably priced and the staff lovely and attentive. The safari itself exceeded all our expectations. Our driver Dennis was super lovely and we were actually a little sad when we had to say goodbye at the end of our safari. Our chef Abbe cooked the most delicious meals containing lots of fresh fruit and vegetables which we loved. They both made our trip perfect. There were only three of us in a small group safari, it alwas actually nearly a private safari for a very decent price considering the park entrance fees. We visited the serengeti where we drove all the way to the mara region to see the migration which was incredible. The camping site was tiny and clean it felt very exclusive. The tents and mattress/sleeping bags were all good too. Lastly we went to Ngorongoro which was busier but still very nice. We didn't realise how cold it would get so I'd recommend bringing some warm kit! If I go on safari again I would definitely go with Michael's company again and ask for Dennis and Abbe!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, super ans wonderfull
It was a wonderfull experience we really enjoyed our stay in the parks.
The driver and guide Nikolas was great.
He made our holliday.
He knew fast what had our attention.
So we did see a loth of wild animals, but also three tribes!
Visited a school, hospital and….his family.
Thanks to him it was an unforgettable experience.
Marcel Wallage - Netherlands
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic!
We (young swiss-married couple) enjoyed our 5 days trekkting organized by usambaraexp. very much!
Alex was very helpful with the booking. Joseph & Richard have been great guides trough spectacular landscape, mountains, forests, villages.. they knew a LOT about the plants, people and surrounding!
The accomodations and Food was very nice.. the price for the whole trip was more than worth to pay for all the nice food we ate and people we met.. we can really much recommend to go for hiking into the usambara region instead of the touristy place arusha!!! Usambara mountains was one of the most beautiful experience and adventure in my life!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience done the best possible way.
Going on safari has been a lifelong dream of mine. Right from the moment I sent an enquiry through to Chris, to the moment he dropped me back at the airport after the safari, I felt safe, well looked after and well informed about every aspect of the safari, which meant I was free to sit back, relax and enjoy everything that Kruger had to offer.
Before you go on safari, people warn you that you shouldn't expect to see something every day and that, when you do, it might be an elephant far in the distance or a buffalo herd on the horizon. I tried to manage my expectations as best I could. When I saw Chris's Armadillo truck, I started to get really excited. The extra height meant that our feet were at the level of most cars' roofs. This means you can see further, and also you can drive up to any sights people are viewing at the roadside without being blocked by a car in front.
It is hard to describe the wonder and the experience of a safari adequately, and we were exceptionally lucky on ours, but here is a quick list of what we saw, close up (touching distance, were it not for Kruger's rules and personal safety concerns): 5 different groups of lion at the roadside, including one pride of 18 lions, one of which was Kruger's only resident white lion; innumerable elephants, some crossing the road; a crash of rhinos crossing the road in front of our truck; herds of buffalo; a leopard sitting in the branch of a tree at the roadside; zebras; giraffes; kudus; beautiful birds and plant life... You get to watch how the animals actually behave, in the real world, and Chris gives you time, space and information to enhance this. Perhaps the best part of the safari was when we were woken in our tents at Satara by the sounds of heavy breathing and growling. These were the sounds of a buffalo being taken down by a coalition of 3 male lions right outside the perimeter fence. We were able to watch it all, as well as check in on the cycle of life and scavenging that played out afterwards between the hyenas, the jackals and the vultures.
Apart from the experience itself, there is NO OTHER vehicle like Chris's doing safaris. It has better height than the others by a good couple of feet. It also has tables, comfortable seating, a flush toilet, a library of reference books and even an honesty bar on board to you can kick back with a cold beer or cider whilst watching the natural world play out in front of you. Chris is a generous and excellent cook, the food was superb. The tented accommodation is also very comfortable.
I am the sort of person who will always find reason to moan about something, but I literally cannot think of a single thing to complain about on this trip. It was flawless, one of the best experiences of my life, and I envy you the anticipation of not having done it yet.
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2nd time with Flash Mc Tours - Amazing!
Peter and his team have been fantastic this time again. They offer a competitive, clear price with no hidden charges. Peter looked after us from the beginning of our trip right till the end. The collection and drop-off in Nairobi was painless and Leonard, the tour guide, was well informed and jolly. We stayed at Kibo safari camp in Amboseli National Park which is a paradise in itself. Fully stocked bar, delicious food, courteous service and amazing views of Mt. Kilimanjaro combined with a swimming pool provided for a relaxing stay.
Will definitely be using Peter and his team again when I'm back in Kenya next year.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday!
The trip was put together by Desiree. We told our wishes and she put an trip together, what we liked. Easy to keep in contact with her. The trip was amazing, everything was perfectly arranged. We had the best driver, Frances! He made the trip unforgettable for us and we had a lot of fun.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding 3 days Masai Mara safari with Terminal Tours and their driver Cyrus
We had an amazing Masai Mara Safari with Terminal Tours. Before we decided for a tour organiser we got in touch with twenty-five different operators. At the early beginning Terminal Tours turned out to be very fast with their replies and Nelson, we dealt with, seemed to be experienced and flexible, sine we booked our lodge separately. At the end their offer was competitive as well. Finally we decided to do the tour with them and agreed on the program. Since there were only a few days left before we wanted to start, we did not even need to pay anything in advance which gave us even more the feeling that Terminal Tours is a reliable organiser. Just for your information. Most of the tour organiser insist on a advance payment, which is even the entire amount in some cases. So, Terminal Tours picked us up and started our Masai Mara Safari in time as agreed. Our driver Cyrus was very flexible, skipped lunch stop on the way we we had wished for, in order to arrive faster and had more time in the national park. Cyrus is and extremely confident, good yet safe driver. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals and was able to spot them at great distances due to his work experience as a safari guide of over ten years. He seems to be knowing every angle of the park and seemed to be very motivated to show us the best areas to see the different animals. So everything worked very well and we spent a great vacation.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My lifetime trip to Tanzania was fully realized with the help of Balletto African Adventures!
With the help and excellent suggestions and guidance of Balletto African Adventures and the superior knowledge of Mr. Balletto himself, my trip to Africa became the dream adventure I had always longed for. The service, accommodations provided, information and daily safari expeditions into the bush made each day a special discovery. Our guide, JB always seemed to know where to find the animals we wanted to see and surprised us daily with unique sights and amazing visual treats.The cultural connections we made with Masai tribes and bush people who our guide personally knew, were a wonderful and enlightening part of our expedition, also, and made it even more interesting. Balletto African Adventures helped me fulfill my lifetime trip in the most organized and delightful way possible. I would highly recommend the company for anyone looking for a great safari experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most professional and personalised safari experience
My wife and I had the perfect honeymoon in Africa thanks to African Ubuntu Safaris. Our trip was amazing and all of the recommendations we were given on where to visit, stay and eat were spot on! Cuan and his team were always fast to respond to any changes we wanted to make, any concerns or questions we had and delivered an incredibly personal experience for us. If you're looking for a team that truly want to make your experience perfect then go with these guys. We will certainly be going through them to organise our next adventure! Thanks again for the perfect honeymoon!