CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Emmanuel provides a quality safari with professionalism, casual, friendly, knowledgable service.
Emmanuel put together a weekend safari to Lake Eyasi on short notice for a few friends. He was recommended through a friend that had previously met him. I felt safe in a very remote area with a local tribe and language barriers... He provided the link to be able to immerse ourselves with the locals. Emmanuel introduced us to the local cuisine and local life providing an opportunity to see an area of that great country and a rare tribe that not many get a chance to meet. He provided a comfortable camp, reliable vehicle, a memorable valuable experience, and new friendships. I went with little knowledge of this area so trusted him to arrange what he thought worthy of experiencing and he did not disappoint us. The overall experience was very positive and I would recommend him if considering a safari.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worry-free S. Africa with RYC
Having had some unpleasant experiences with tour operators, we were initially cautious and hesitant when enquiring with Roho Ya Chui. These worries were unfounded - Ute was extremely helpful, responsive, and happy to address our concerns, including providing us with Roho Ya Chui's satsa accreditation.
Needless to say, we had a wonderful time in South Africa, and our mum had a most thrilling birthday trip. Ute's itineraries are well-planned; she gave us good advice on scheduling our programme - it's tempting to squeeze everything in a day when there's so much to do - and all transfers were smooth and comfortable. While in South Africa, Ute was also readily contactable to resolve a slight hitch in the timing of one of our transfers.
We'd gladly recommend engaging Roho Ya Chui's assistance for a truly seamless holiday - they really take care of everything so you can focus all your energies on soaking in the wonderful country that is South Africa!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
www.regionaltours.co.tz Excellent friendly organization by Maturaf Maanfou and Alex Kenga!
From Arusha we spend 9 days in Serengeti, in a tend, including also an excellent visit to Ngorongoro crater. Both were fantastic and very well organised. Hotels outside Serengeti were excellent. Visit of lions/leopards/hippos/giraffes/etc was an amazing experience.
Following that we spent time in Zanzibar, at Villa Kiva. That was a much need relax on the sea side. Also really excellent.
Strongly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Dan
Amazing place but so many tour vehicles! Saw every single animal I could want but never alone as in Tsavo!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Tsavo East Epic Adventure!
Arriving at the famous Tsavo East National Park at the Voi Gate Headquarters, we were greeted by smiling rangers and park staff. We were quickly processed and were into the park within 10 minutes.
Rounding the first corner, no more than 200 metres in, we saw our first elephants, a small family group grazing in the bush by the side of the track. Elephant would prove to be our ever present in the park. It was full of them all over the whole park.
Our first night was spent camping at Ndololo Camp. This is a public campsite, with a shower/toilet block. There was a very helpful caretaker who brought us wood for the fire! Camping was fantastic due to the fact that the campsite is unfenced and animals can wander in at leisure. The highlight was a bull elephant not 50 meters from where we sat reaching up into a tree with his trunk and using his body weight to pull a branch down. Exhilarating!
Game drives were constantly stopped to look at elephants and the plentiful game. Our guide found us lions lazing in the grass. You have to be pretty fortunate to see them moving around or hunting apparently! They were an amazing sight though!
The bush is thick in places and the guide is crucial as they know where the game hangs out- we saw everything we wanted to!
We then moved up to the northern area to stay in a luxury tented camp called Galdessa on the Galana River. One word- spectacular! The river was full of hippos and crocodiles and just sitting there we saw elephants crossing- who can resist seeing a baby elephant swimming across with only it's trunk visible above the water?
Lions came down to drink nearby in the dark and the noises of the bush at night were sensational! The camp was awesome! Great food, helpful staff and the highlight was a bush walk with a guide and a ranger down the river from the mighty Lugards Falls. We saw a leopard! The elusive animal was on a rock waiting for us it seemed! It soon disappeared as we stopped to look at it, ranger on guard just in case!
We took a sundowner trip to a place called Mudanda Rocks. Perhaps on of the greatest views in the world! We climbed to the top and sat over looking a waterhole, watching giraffe, elephant, impala, warthog and gazelles drinking as we sipped a cold Tusker beer- heaven! The view from the rocks out across the vast expanse of Tsavo East was simply stunning and I never wanted to leave!
All in all our safari to Tsavo East was amazing, well worth the money! In fact, for the experience we had it was cheap!
Kenya is such a fascinating country and I would recommend visiting it to anyone. We took our two small children aged 8 and 6 with us and never ever felt unsafe. The guides and rangers were incredibly professional.
Kenya- visit it now!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Dan
Kenya has so many different parks to choose from- visit the Maasai Mara to see everything but Tsavo East and West for the real bush!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzanian Safari
The safari exceeded my expectations for seeing wildlife. I had taken a 2 day safari and saw everything I had hoped to see. The driver, Kakasii, was an experienced local who knew the parks and the animal hangouts like none of the other companies. His eye for spotting animals in the brush and trees was phenomenal. Communication was a breeze with Kakasii's perfect English and his enthusiasm and friendly demeanor made the trip a blast. If I plan another safari, it will definitely be with these guys. Thank you so much for the wonderful adventure!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Rhino Walk was one of the highlights of our vacation
My daughter & I spent 17 days in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana. Going on the rhino walk with our guide Chiwele was one of the things we both enjoyed very much. I really liked being able to walk for hours across the open savannah instead of being in a vehicle or a boat. Naturally we were not able to get as close to the animals but I wouldn't have wanted to (especially the big herd of hundreds of Cape Buffalo & zebras). I liked the perspective and the slower pace. Chiwele was extremely knowledgeable about the plants and animals and we learned a lot. Seeing the rhinos at the end of the walk was a great ending to an already spectacular morning.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organised trip for a family.
The trip to South Africa was good organised with a lot of variation ( also for the children).
We can recommend Tailor Made Safaris to everybody that want to make a carefree vacation where all the preparation is very well done.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome holiday
Communication from the beginning with Anthea was excellent, we planned our trip months in advance & were kept up to date throughout. she listened to everything we asked for & tailor made our trip which turned out to be one of our best ever at Ulusaba. All our transfers arrived on time & drivers were very polite & friendly. Accommodation was first class. The cost was comparable to other companies & we are already planning a return trip to South Africa only this time to see the garden route & will definitely use them again