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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyable safari vacation.
We had a good time visiting Uganda. We saw the chimpanzees in Kibale, lions and other animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and zebras in Lake Mburo. The highlight was our time with the gorillas in Bwindi. Dan - thank so much!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing Experience
I would highly recommend Wildlife Safaris. The communication from the start with Christine was excellent and every detail was communicated to ensure that our pick and transfer from Joburg to the Kruger was seamless and stress free! Our ranger for the 3 days was Nick and he was excellent. Nick was experienced, knowledgable and great company and throughout our visit we managed to see the 4 out of the big 5 (missed the Leopard!) along with the most amazing sunrise. Breakfast and Dinner were also very good in the Skukuza main restaurant. All in all a fantastic experience for 8 of us (2 families) and we will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic helpful service minded tour operator with a superb guide!
We’re really happy with Saso Ugandan Safaris, they made our 18 day safari through Uganda better than we expected! Everything worked out perfect, the response to our mail before the trip was really quick, the payments were smooth and our whishes to change the travel plans were arranged in a second. Turkish Airlines had lost our luggage upon arrival but thanks to Saso, who picked the luggage up for us, we got it back whitin a few days-really serviceminded! Our guide Gerald was the best guide we ever had (and me and my husband travells quite a lot) fun, an excellent spotter with very good knowledge of the animals and the parks. The standard of the accommodation was better than we expected (tented camps) and the food was so good throughout all of our journey! We strongly recommend Saso as your tour operator on your Safari!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly people and great service!
They created a wonderful experience. They listened to our wishes and made sure everything was well arranged. We had a very nice driver, with whom we connected very well. The trip itself was also great. Beautiful nature and we've seen a lot of animals. The driver made sure we could make the most of our trip.
We can surely recommend their services!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgetable adventure
My partner and I booked with northern masailand safari after reading some concerning reviews( the client was in the wrong there i noticed). We had given Henry very short notice and paid as per their terms and conditions and he delivered as promised and beyond. Northern masailand took care of all our accomodations, hotel and airport tranfers, meals, park fees and flight tickets, so we didnt have to worry about anything. Being greeted at the airport by Henry and Edward (tour guide), we started our one week safari in the northern regions( serengeti, ngorongoro, lake manyara). Edward was deeply knowledgeable about the animals, the environment and the tribes in the region. We saw all the big 5 within the first two day. I can confidently say Edward is the creme de la creme of tour guides as i witnessed other safari guides asking him for help more then a few times. My partner did get very sick and Edward made the safari was as smooth as possible for him and took him to the doctors. Henry even took the liberty of driving a few hours to give us a different car that didnt make loud noises to ensure my partner was comfortable. We also spent a few days in zanibar and dar es salaam in some amazing locations and hotels. Edward and Henry checked up on us to ensure my partner was fine and if we needed any help with anything. I would highly recommend Edward, Henry and the Northern Masailand Safaris to anyone, whether it's your first safari or 5th, as they look after all your needs so you can chill out and enjoy the adventure. They exceeded our expectations and gave us a memories for a lifetime. Thanks again Edward, Henry and Northern Masailand Safaris.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Vacation
We booked the 7-Day Tanzania Lodge and Tented Safari through the Safari Bookings website (Mama Savana does offer many more safari options on their website). We were pleased from start to finish. Alex responded to my inquiry promptly and answered all of my many follow up questions quickly and professionally! Upon arrival we were picked up by Harun, who was friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area, but was also understanding that we were very tired from a long flight. Allen was our guide for the rest of the trip and I truly couldn't suggest anyone better. He is extremely attentive and intuitively understands what clients need. He is knowledgeable about the animals, parks, photo taking, and life in general. He is very funny, and most important of all, kind. Many times he offered help or directions to other drivers, which gave us a good impression of him and the company. In addition to this, he has a great eye for the animals, of course, and we saw so many more wonderful landscapes and critters than we could have dreamed. All of our accommodation was wonderful, we especially loved Sangaiwe and the Kati Kati Camp (although we did wish the lodges and camps had some local Tanzanian food!) Allen and Mama Savana made our trip the vacation of a life time, and we couldn't be more happy!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Do not book this company
We have booked Kenya/Tansania holidays with Absolute Holidays Safaris - a Kenya company. For the Tansania part SandLand Tours was responsible - the partner company of Absolute Holidays Safaris. Here a list of all issue we had with this company or to be more precise with Abraham, the head of this company:
1. We paid 2 day safari in the Ngorongoro creater. Abraham told us only one day is paid and we have to pay again 300$ if we want to go a second time. After we were back in Kenya, Absolute Holiday Safari confirmed that we have paid for two days and gave us back the 300$. Abraham lied as he told us he has checked with Absolute Holidays Safari and the second day was not paid.
2. we asked for a birthday cake as one of the group had his birthday. he wanted to have 40$ dollars for a small cake. we did not paid anything at the end as this was clearly a scam.
3. we paid for a nice lodge to have one day rest, on the day heading to the lodge we were informed that we will stay in another lodge, which was cheaper than the one we have chosen and paid for.
4. Camp sites were changed in last minute to save money as well.
5. the car we had in Tansania was not in service for years.
6. the tents were leaking
7. we had upgrade to bed and beddings, but just got tents and matrasses
I really recommend to not do any holidays with them. if you have booked via Kenya company, do not accepted any deviations from the plan in Tansania you have arranged with the Kenya company. Abraham (SandLand Tours) will try to save money whereever possible and even assert that not everything was paid in advance and the client has to pay again.
NL
3 weeks cross-country cycling Tanzania
We did a cross-country cycling trip from Bagamoyo to Kigoma and it was the best experience ever. We were 6 of us and accompanied by a crew of 'Zuri Tours and Safaris' who went out of their way to make it all happen as it was not an easy trip. I have to admit we were not well-trained so physically it was a tough start but our bodies adjusted fairly quickly and we got stronger every day. Surely also because of the excellent care of the Zuri team. Guided by their support, their humor and their being there for us, we made it to the finish line (1200 kms) even a few days early!
The professional team of Zuri had very well prepared for the trip; the cars accompanying us, the camping sites and the camping equipment, the bikes, the stops during cycling, the hotels, the food, the safaris (we saw 4 out of the big 5!), medical care, simply everything. They cooked for us several times per day and I have actually tried to put their cook in my suitcase and bring him home; his food was amazing… The lovely guys were always there to make sure we felt safe, at home and warmly welcomed into their family.
Tanzania itself is stunning and its people are so friendly and warm.
So what else is there than to just do it; book that adventure with Zuri! They will make it a life changing experience for you.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastically efficient from the planning right through to the safari experience, highly recommend!
After emailing a few other safari operators, Anne at Amazing Memories impressed me with her efficiency and ability to organise a trip suitable within my specified budget for 2 adults & our two teenage boys. On arrival at Nairobi we were met by Anne & Joseph and met our safari driver/guide Daniel. We had the most fantastic week , early mornings, very long journeys sometimes on very bumpy roads but worth it all to see the wildlife in 5 national parks/reserves, Masai Mara being our favourite followed by 1 night at Lake Navaisha (a unique experience not to be missed) All the lodges/tented camps were of a high quality as was the food! Daniel was an excellent driver/guide and ensured we saw the big 5 which we were lucky to see in the first couple of days! We were sad to leave him in Mombasa after our adventures together. I can highly recommend this company, fantastic from the planning stage, booking process and during our trip!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294207-d10755751-r550873858-Amazing_Memories_Safaris-Nairobi.html#
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari camping tour
We are a couple and went on a 5 day safari - 3 nights camping. We were accompanied by four other people in the car + driver and cook (knowing that we spend a lot of time in it, the place was a bit limited). The safari was definitely worth it, we saw all the animals of the "Lion King" as in this movie. We were amazed every day!
Regarding camping, it is very basic and the facilities are rudimentary. The kitchen was not always up to standard (sometimes not enough, the lunches to be absolutely reviewed and the nonchalance of the cook). The guide is obviously more of a driver than an experienced guide but he was very kind and attentive.
Overall we enjoyed Safari for everything we discovered, nights spent in the savannah with the starry sky and beautiful encounters.
Good value for money.