35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all our expectations
We were really impressed by how Outlook Safaris helped us plan our first family safari. Elsabe was brilliant and I felt her advice on where to stay was spot on. She answered all our questions promptly and in detail; we changed plans a couple of times and this was dealt with efficiently. We wanted to stay in a small affordable lodge (we are a family of 5) that gave us an extra special experience of the bush and her recommendation of Nkorho Bush Lodge was perfect. The safari experience and lodge exceeded our expectations and it was the absolute highlight of our 3 week holiday in South Africa. We had a fantastic ranger (Werner) and tracker (Chris) who were obviously passionate about their jobs and we felt that each drive was special; my husband is a really keen birder and I felt that Werner went out of his way to make sure that he spotted as many species as possible (several Ground Hornbills on our last game drive was a dream). We also saw leopards on nearly every game drive plus exciting views of lions, rhino, elephant, buffalo, hippo, jackal, hyenas............we are already starting to plan our next safari and would definitely use Outlook Safaris again.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible safari with an excellent guide
I have been on multiple safaris in Tanzania, and this was by far one of the best ones that I have ever experienced. Ernest was an incredible tour guide, and made sure that we saw everything that we expressed an interest in seeing at the beginning of the safari. We saw two different groups of lions, and even saw some lions mating! He took us close to a massive herd of buffalo, and we saw many elephants, giraffes, and even went looking for leopards. Ernest is extremely friendly, speaks English very well, and took us to great places for breakfast and lunch as well! I would HIGHLY recommend this safari to anyone who is looking to go on safari in Tanzania. No need to go to the Serengeti, Ruaha National Park has everything you need!!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good advice up-front. All well prepared and good choice of safaris and lodges in line with budget.
We contacted Afroriginal in February of 2015 and Desiree offered us a good package which was very clear to us. It described the safaris well and what we could expect from the lodges which were well picked. During our visit we got a very open and known driver during the safaris. Desiree stayed in contact regularly and helped us if and when necessary. They were also flexible so we also could organize some of the days ourselves. We had a great time!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly phenomenal. On a trip to see animals, the people at Bubezi were the most memorable
Everything from inquiring on a booking to dropping me off at the airport thoroughly exceeded my expectations. I sent requests to 7 different safari companies to help me book a 2 night trip at the last minute based on my work schedule – Andy was the only one to respond with a complete end-to-end itinerary, and he did so immediately. Quintin and Nikki guided my trip and treated me more like a friend than a customer. Not only that, they were as genuinely excited to see the animals as I was and never made me feel like just another tourist. I was so impressed that I used Bubezi Safaris as an example of what my team aspires to be in my presentation the following week to several of my customers in Johannesburg.
I cannot wait to come back with my entire family and chart out a longer adventure with my friends at Bubezi.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kombi Nation Tours Highland Lakes Tour
From our initial enquiry, right up to the tour, and beyond, the communication and planning with Kombitours was efficient and hassle free. They gave excellent advice on what to bring and what to expect. The tour itself more than lived up to our expectations.
Our driver Isaac was friendly, reliable and knowledgeable, and went out of his way to show us interesting sights along the way to our destinations. He made sure we stopped regularly on our long journeys and always chose great places for meal stops. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained.
We went for the budget tour option, and were pleasantly surprise by the lovely places we stayed at both Lake Bunyoni and Lake Mutanda. The community eco lodge at Lake Mutanda was really special- beautiful wooden bandas raised up above the lake, with great views from the balcony, wonderful food, and a campfire every night. The staff there were particularly friendly and we loved that 40% of the profits go back into the local community.
The activities on the tour were great, with just the right mix of things to do, and downtime to swim, relax and explore on our own. We particularly enjoyed the tour of the islands of Lake Bunyoni, and birdwatching on Lake Mutanda.
Overall we had a brilliant time, Uganda is a beautiful country with alot to offer for a holiday, and we would recommend Kombi Nation Tours unreservedly.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a super Memorable Safari with Nature Friendly Safaris
What a trip! My girlfriend and I had been on a number of safaris in the last few years, and this time we were looking for something a little different. We're both in our twenties, and we tend to avoid tour companies as we found they're normally aimed at older people, but we take a gamble with Nature Friendly Safaris and we're so happy we did! We went on the 'Masai Mara Honeymoon' and there was never a dull moment. Our guide went the extra mile to keep us entertained, and we were planning our return before the tour was over.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful safari
i speak a bad english,but Arch Treks and Safaris is a very good agency,remember my experience whit love, james,charles and daniel are a special and professional persons.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing wildlife service food accomodation and price great value. fantastic guides
High quality and professional tour group exceeded our expectations in every way
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing sighting of animals with our fantastic guide Isaya who had so much knowledge to share
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania. Isaya was an exceptional guide. Every day he taught us many facts about the animals we sighted. He was very patient with us as we strained to see animals which were so well camouflaged we sometimes had trouble seeing them with binoculars, yet he could see them with the naked eye. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He always took the time to make sure we were checked into our accommodation and would meet with us every night to check that we were happy with the outcome every day and to plan our next day. He took photos of us and for us and he was only happy when we were completely satisfied. We had a lot of fun with him as he tried to teach us Swahili. It always surprised me how he would so willingly oblige by answering our endless questions. We saw all the animals and our trip to Tanzania exceeded our expectations. Thank you.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, on time and great service
We booked a 4 day safari through Youth Adventures. They did good from the beginning to the end. Godfrey helped us arrange everything, made us a good price and was really service minded. We were in safari with two other young couples, which was a great and we had a blast. Our driver Abdul was great and even though our car broke down they fixed it, found a solution and did their best to give us the best experience. We will definitely use Youth Adventures again. They are reliable and on time, and a company like that can be hard to find! Very good!