US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not anything negative to say!
At least 120 safari operators are active from Arusha or Moshi in Northern Tanzania. Thus, the choices are ample and difficult. When we decided to go on safari, we chose to make a 2-week safari while we were already in Europe, in order to avoid additional jet lag. We contacted Makasa at the advice of friends, and are very happy we did. They responded rapidly, were open to specific wishes (e.g., visit to the Oldupai gorge), and suggested the best game opportunities for our January trip.
While the Northern Great Migration in August to October is far more popular, our stay in Europe during the winter months made the Southern migration more feasible. Makasa suggested that we also visit the Lake Ndutu area in the southern Serengeti.
Following a couple of days in the Kilimanjaro and Maasai areas closer to Moshi, we travelled to Tarangire National Park (NP) and saw many adult and baby elephants, in addition to Cape buffaloes, gnoes (wildebeests), and various antelopes. We stayed in a tented lodge close to the park and were visited in the evening by 3 elephants which were grazing about 20 meters from our tent. Next stop was Lake Marynara NP to watch flamingos, and even some tree-climbing lions. In the Lake Ndutu area off-roading was allowed, and we came very close to lions and cheetahs. The numbers of gnoes and zebras traveling south were innumerable.
Next stop was Serengeti NP, where we again saw many lions, cheetahs, and even 3 leopards. Here we also stayed in a tented camp, which was convenient, had excellent food, and even hot showers and internet access. The last stop was Ngorongoro Crater. This World Heritage Site is very peaceful, beautiful, and we saw 4 rhinos, although from a great distance.
Makasa had organized everything splendidly, and it all went off without a hitch. Our guide/driver Jamal was not only very nice, but he had vision like a hawk, encyclopedic knowledge of the local fauna and flora, and the instinct to predict where animals were going. His English was impeccable, although his Swahili hard for us to understand. We had not a single negative experience and saw far more than on a safari to Kruger Park ten years earlier. The Great Migration was awesome to watch, and we saw every single one of the Big Five (Lol, how silly to find that important!). The best part for us was the stay at Lake Ndutu, where we saw lions, cheetahs, and hyenas from less than 20 meters. It was amazing that the animals completely ignored the Jeep.
We are very happy to recommend Makasa to travelers from Europe and also from North America. They are competitive, responsive, and will provide you with an unforgettable safari.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MUST DO
Booking through Lovely Safari is easy and quick, we had a one night safari in Mikumi and it was awesome. Friends recomended Joseph to us and it was worth it. He is a set guide and a real nature lover.
We found the price cheap compare to the average.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience at a good price
Ilya responded promptly to our enquiry, and a few emails later put a schedule that fit our dates and budget.
Karim, our guide was excellent - a font of knowledge about the country, the Parks, the animals, culture and all sorts of other interesting stuff. He was professional, caring and courteous at all times.
The accommodation booked was great and fit our budget.
The parks and the safari were fascinating; a window to Africa. The mountain gorillas in Bwindi were the highlight of our visit and highly recommended in spite the high permit cost.
Thank you to the team for an unforgettable trip!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service, educated staff and top notch experience!
Me.Otieno was excellent at communicating and let us costumize our safari. The price was very reasonsable (which made me nervous if the company was legit) but everything was fantastic, our guide Paul went above and beyond for us and the accommodation was beyond what we thought we would be getting for the price we paid. I don’t have enough good things to say! If you’re looking for a reasonable safari with all the perks of a luxury safari KWSS is right for you!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing discovering of The Pearl of Africa with Bella Africa Safari, a passionate and funny team
Bella Africa Safari provides a perfect and tailor-made service
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great way to see and connect with Uganda, with a Ugandan host.
We chose Home to Africa because we wanted to use a local Ugandan company. Our safari was everything we had hoped for in terms of the extraordinary parks, the wildlife and the lodges. But what made the trip for us was our guide Derrick who was a genuine and enthusiastic local host. Everywhere we went, we met people who knew and liked him - hotel staff, rangers and other guides - and in each case his contacts added something new to our trip. Elias in the office was clear and helpful as we planned our trip, communication was good and everything went precisely to plan. We will certainly travel with Home to Africa Again.
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AMAZING TO THE EXTEND THAT WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS
Allen which is the second Safari we did with is exertional person and the most professional guide .
He is dentally the top !
All was organized to the last detail, not a single slip!
Don't miss !
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great well organized and managed safari
Mwema organized a nine day safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Various lakes and game reserves. The driver/guides were extremely well informed,very responsible and courteous. They took us to the exact places where the wild animals were,including all the big five, and a lion kill etc.We are totally satisfied with them. The camps are surprisingly very modern and guarded by Masai quite safe. In one camp I had a hippo walking one meter near my head in the night. Non-vegetarian food was very good, vegetarian could be better. All in all an absolutely wonderful experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant
I would like to thank Casper from Safari.com for all his help in organising our safari with very short notice. He answered all our emails promptly and followed up on all our requests.
Casper managed to meet all of our expectations including meeting our budget.
Arthusa Safari Lodge in Sabi Sands was absolutely amazing along with all the staff. We saw all of the Big 5 time and time again. Would highly recommend this lodge and wished we could have stayed longer.
Kapama Buffalo Camp was also spectacular with very helpful staff. We did not get to see all of the Big 5 but the sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebra, lions were plentiful. The other plus is that it is across the road from the airport so a good place to stay a couple of nights before flying out.
All our transfers were through Sable Tours. The staff were amazing on both occasions, both were full of information and knowledge about the animals and the surrounding areas and were happy to stop for pictures.
I have no hesitation what so ever in recommending Casper of Safari.com and we will be booking through Casper again.
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour guide in Arusha, Tanzania
I was looking for a safari agency in Tanzania. I found Leken Adventure and booked 3 days Tanzania safari tour from them. It was my first time in Africa. It was a fantastic and very interesting country. I would definitely like to come back again in future. The tour guide was very helpful during the trip and helped me to explain all the things there.