IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and safe
A reliable company, good car, kind and prepared guide. We went for a private two people and the mid luxury suggested accomodations; all were well managed, clean and breath taking.
Roads and burocracy in Tanzania don't work well, expect to a not so welcoming experience by governor officiers, but fortunately this Company will take care of everything for you.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exiting safari tour in North Tanzania and Kilimanjaro expedition
African Wildcats organized for a group of nine people a Kilimanjaro Expedition and a safari tour. Both were well organized. The Kilimanjaro expedition was escorted with a professional and very friendly group of Tanzanian guides and porters. Good food, shelter and medical supervision.
With the safari tour we visited four national parks; Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was an amazing experience. We saw many big animals and birds. The guides leaded us to the right spots, were enthusiastic and could tell a lot of as well the nature as the culture of Tanzania. They selected for us very good lodges. Among them the Kiboko lodge which is part of a social project and runned by formerly homeless kids.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect adventure safari experience!
My trip to Kenya was superb. The breathtaking landscape and rich wildlife, the people's culture was unimaginable.
It was a great safari and opportunity of meeting people of different cultures. Cats Africa Tours really took care
of us from the start until the end of the trip. Our guide Jack, was very knowledgeable, competent, and caring.
I highly recommend this team!
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable, personalized service; knowledgeable guide; highly recommended
Seven By Far Travel may not offer the lowest price for safaris, but it is definitely worth spending a little extra money to go with them. My guide, Nicholas, arrived at my hotel right on time, and we immediately got underway with our safari. The van that we used was reasonably comfortable. As the week progressed, I discovered how knowledgeable Nicholas is about the local flora and fauna. He also has a knack for locating prime spots to find animals. This was evident when he found a pair of leopards. We were able to get close enough that I was able to get some amazing photos.
The accommodations were pretty good. One word of caution though--a lot of safari camps and lodges do not have electricity 24/7. If you need electricity around the clock, be sure to let Seven By Far know before you go, though the camps are good about accommodating this request, if you use a CPAP, for example.
One of the main things that made Seven By Far especially good was that they are flexible. If you prefer a day-long outing instead of two shorter morning and afternoon outings, they will do that, no problem.
Efficient, personalized, and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend Seven By Far Travel enough!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic guide and chef for a very reasonable cost
We did a budget safari with Shemeji Tours and from the beginning it was incredibly easy to facilitate. Emma was helpful every step of the way. It was helpful being able to pay with a credit card and she arranged all of our lodging (we later found out that the airport would have been a lot cheaper through her, too). The breakfasts and dinners were incredible, even though we camped the entire week. The camp sites were all fine--bring earplugs for the site at the crater. Our guide, Daan, was a blast and made sure that we saw everything on our checklists--even a Serval and python. The company seems to have a package that can meet anyone's budget and our guide really went above and beyond to accommodate everyone.
CA
Unique, stunning scenery with incredible views
We drove through the park on the way to cape point lighthouse. While driving, our guide was taking about how despite the name, he rarely sees zebras around. At that exact moment my husband looked out the window and said "isn't that a zebra right there?" There was a herd of 13 Grevy's Zebra camoflouged into the rocks and fynbos. Amazing sight that we feel lucky to have seen.
The views and scenery are amongst the best anywhere. We could have spent hours watching the clouds form over the ridges and hills, with light playing and mist rolling over the landscape.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime, amazing!!!!! We would highly recommend it to others!
The four different accomodations we stayed at were excellent, very clean! The staff members were very friendly and knowledgeable. With all the food being inclusive, it was fabulous and you could have as much as you wanted. We saw so many animals in their natural habitat, it was really breathtaking !The sunsets were beautiful! And one of our trips to Amboseli National Park was situated at the foot of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro! What a spectacular sight! The weather was very comfortable and we had no problems with mosquitoes! Of particular note was our individual guide, Erastas. He was extremely accommodating, taking care of all our needs. There were many bathroom stops along the way. There was an 86 year old woman in our jeep and he took extra care to ensure her comfort. It was impressive, He was very well informed regarding the wildlife we observed and he was willing to answer any questions we had. He coordinated well with the other guides to ensure that we got maximum exposure to as many animals as possible. Additionally and perhaps more importantly he was a perfect gentleman and a friendly companion! He is a credit to your organization. Thank you for such a great experience. We will never forget it! And our pictures are awesome!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Tanzanian Safari to Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengetti & Ngorongoro Crater
I decided on Makasa after reading lots of Trip Advisor reviews and had very high expectations for our first ever safari. Without a doubt, in all areas, it exceeded them greatly. It was rated as a perfect 10 /10 holiday from each family member (group of four adults).
From the point of being collected at Kilimanjaro airport to be taken to our first stop-over and onwards, everything was extremely well organised and the whole holiday ran exceptionally smoothly.
Although I like to do a great deal of research on my own, Selma was invaluable to be in contact with during the planning process, being very knowledgeable on all the accommodation and itinerary options and having lots of patience with my never ending array of questions. I don’t like any surprises, worry lots about things going wrong on holidays and so it is of high importance that I know where I am going and what we are doing in detail.
Before arriving, I was particularly concerned about safety aspects on this type of holiday but quite unnecessary as we were looked after fantastically well everywhere we went.
Our vehicle was comfortable, reliable and kept remarkably clean by our excellent driver Kaleby. Driving safely for long periods, sometimes in quite adverse conditions, he always had a smile on his face and happy to answer our many questions. We were very appreciative to have such a brilliant guide and thoroughly enjoyed all our safari days with him. He is most definitely a real credit to the Makasa team.
I will review our accommodation separately but suffice to say, the suggestions of Maramboi, Kubu Kubu & Mbalageti lodges were wonderful and we loved the Serena Manyara too.
Thank you Makasa for the most amazing holiday experience amongst the friendliest of people in your beautiful country and we now have fabulous pictures and video footage for everlasting memories.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic trip organized very well by Daniel. Very nice drivers, nice hotels, fantastic experience
The trip fully lived up to our expectations.
The trip was well organized. The drivers were nice and well prepared.
Accomodation was very good and the wild life was fantastic.
A trip that the whole family enjoyed very much.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience with Foot Slopes Tours!
The two of us booked last-minute through Foot Slopes, after we found their website online. Foot Slopes' prices were some of the most affordable out there, and they were extremely responsive to all our questions. They were in frequent touch via Skype and WhatsApp, and we felt secure in their services based on their great reviews on Trip Advisor. It was also a plus that they have a website and Facebook page. We were able to book the 4 day safari with them from North America, without having to send them a deposit or payment in advance. They confirmed the safari closer to the start date, and were incredibly flexible allowing us to change last minute to a 3 day safari (we were exhausted after our Kili climb!). The first and last night's hotel stay was covered as part of our price (at the Tourist Inn hotel - quite lovely and safe!) as was our airport transfer. They were also very receptive to feedback from us related to our experiences with our particular tour guide (nothing major). Overall, it was a good experience! Thanks again Foot Slopes Tours!