50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Holiday wonderfully planned.
We had the most Amazing time in S. Africa thanks to Ryan at Perfect Africa. He put together a wonderful package for us visiting Victoria falls, Imbabala, Hazyview & Kruger park. Each lodge was perfect and he arranged all the transfers to perfection.
Our Holiday was so good we have booked 2 more going to Tanzania & Zanzibar on one & Durban & Kwazulu Natal area on the other.
The Lodges & camps he has booked for us look superb. We recommended him to our friends & they also had the most wonderful time & are going to re book.
Ryan has a passion for Africa that is evident in all that he does, & it is this passion that makes his holidays so special. You just tell him what you like & want to see & he does the rest. He offers advice & alternatives & all holidays are custom made.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all my dreams of seeing wild Africa !
Our Safari was so much more than I expected. Jim, with Discovery XA is knowlegeble and enthusiastic about making sure we had a great experience. The accommodations were great, food was good, and the trucks were clean and comfortable. The drivers were just as enthusiastic as Jim, and very knowlegable about the animals. It was wonderful having a small group , 12, so we got to enjoy new friendships as well. I was able to see every animal that I had hoped and them MANY more. Even many beautiful birds. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and learning so much about the lives of the animals in the wild. Watching them eat a kill, stalk and hunt, and even got to see a chase and kill. I cannot wait to go again! I also plan to try another trip with Jim and DiscoveryXA to a different country.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
HIGHLY RECOMMENED TOUR WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF
NOTE: The bottom line to a successful safari is your driver....period! His knowledge of off-road driving, translating local dialect, wildlife identification, and inside information on Africa is paramount to your safety and pleasure.
Our driver, Dickson Julius, was one of the best 4WD vehicle handlers I've ever met....and I personally know a LOT of good drivers, including F1 and NASCAR racing driver friends. His driving skills, stories, knowledge, and sharp sense of humor made our trip a remarkable experience that I'll never forget. Highly recommended! Be forewarned: This experience includes vehicle breakdowns, getting stuck, hot weather, and extreme terrain driving. It's as real as a safari gets and that's the beauty of and this trip.
The food overall on our safari was of good quality and served ample portions. All of the Massai warriors (who provided our protection) and staff we encountered were both friendly and professional. The days we spent "roughing it" in luxury tents (with functional toilets and showers) were stimulating in particular sort of way. There was just enough "grit" to get a realistic feel of camping while the calls of lions and hyenas lurking just outside your tent made your senses come alive. Anyone wanting to experience what it feels like living on the edge in the wild?....then this is for you. You will not regret it.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing guide and seamless customer service
After comparing numerous safari companies, we decided to take our first safari with Easy Travel. Their quick and thorough communication throughout the process sets them apart from all the other safari companies. Jesica was attentive to all of our needs and personalized the safari to meet each and every request. Instantly we need knew we were in good hands.
When we arrived in Arusha, we were met at the airport by our guide, Edward. He was friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited to serve as our guide. As he helped us get acquainted in Tanzania, we saw our safari jeep, equipped with a refrigerator for any drinks and power outlet so we could charge any of our devices while on the safari. We opted for the private tour for just the two of us, but had a jeep that could fit up to 7 people so space was not an issue! Easy Travel's accommodation selections did not disappoint in the least. Each of our lodgings were first class with hearty meals included.
While on the road the next morning, Edward made sure we stopped any time we wanted pictures or breaks. He was always eager to answer any questions we had whether it was about the animals, plants, or culture. We appreciated his excitement and attention to detail in his responses. As a lover of languages, I was glad for the opportunity to learn a little Swahili from him.
Upon arrival in Ngorogoro on our way to Serengeti, Edward made sure to point out all the flora and fauna. We even saw a black rhino while on the crater rim due to his trained eyes and expertise. When we arrived in Serengeti, we began our two and a half days of game viewing. Edward made sure we covered 4 out of the Big 5 while there (as no rhinos are in the Serengeti). We spotted cheetahs finishing a meal, leopards lounging from branches, elephants traveling with their babies, giraffes, hippos, fields of zebras, wildebeests on the Great Migration, gazelles, antelope, bison, and prides of lions and their cubs. Over the course of the safari, we saw more animals than we ever anticipated. Easy Travel and Edward made sure we were taken care of in the best possible manner. Their attention to detail every step of the way demonstrates their professionalism, pride, and conscientiousness. By the end of the trip, we felt we had a friend, not just a guide.
To top it all off, Easy Travel set up several surprises along the way to help us celebrate our wedding anniversary. Easy Travel truly made this a dream vacation, and we can't imagine using any other tour company.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and service
The communication with the agency was excellent. They were very consistent with what was agreed. The hotel was great and the experience with the gorillas fantastic. I would definetely recommend Maranatha tours to other travellers!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Surpassed All Expectations!
I wouldn't change a thing! I booked with Ker & Downey Africa and am so grateful that I did! Our Adventurist Emma and Razaan really took care of me and my group. They managed everything to include accomodations, transportation, dinner reservations, and booking activities! I provided dates, budget, and ideas for things that my group wanted to do, and they really made it a personalized and memorable experience. We spent 5 nights in Cape Town and were blown away by the amazing cuisine, weather, culture and activities of the city (to include shark cage diving, wine tours, kayaking with penguins and more!). We didn't want to leave, but what was awaiting truly exceeded my expectations. We stayed at the Elephant Plains Lodge on Sabi Sand Reserve, which is gorgeous, where we saw all the Big 5 within the first two game drives! The next four were just a cherry on top! The place was perfect...we had an amazing guide, saw wildlife up close and personal, went on bush walks, enjoyed pool views overlooking a plain packed with elephants and enjoyed great food as well. Finally, we went to Zambia and experienced the wonders of Victoria Falls. The destinations alone would have made this an incredible trip, but Emma and Razaan really went above and beyond for me. They were with me every step of the way and even arranged birthday surprises for me throughout the trip! I have never felt so special and cared for. They really took away all the stress of travel and I can't thank them enough! After seeing pictures from the trip, all of my friends are anxious to replicate our trip. I'll absolutely, without a doubt, be recommending them Ker & Downey Africa (with a special plug for Emma and Razaan). Thanks so much girls!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Comfortable and very diverse tour with countless of unforgettable wild life encounters
With so many National Parks, and with so many tour operators to choose among, how do you make the right decision? Well, we sure feel like, we hit a home run. With African Savannah Trekkers we got all we had hoped for.
We took a 4-day tour in the Northern Circuit and it was breathtaking from the beginning to the end. We started in Tarangire and quickly got the impression that our guide had eyes like a falcon. He spotted so many animals that we never would have spotted ourselves. One time, we looked at some elephants, and while caught in awe and desperately looking for the perfect camera angle, he casually said "have you also seen the Lion"? And just in front of us, hidden in the tall grass, was a Male Lion taking a nap. This was our first encounter with the big cat, and there were many more to come.
We had all the time in the world, and we never felt rushed. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Maynara, and it was very interesting to see the animals in very different settings. The company was very flexible, and helped arrange a surprise Hot Air Balloon tour for my girlfriend in Serengeti. I can only recommend booking your tour with African Savannah Trekkers, they were so nice and the tour was awesome.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good planning, good service, friendly, efficient. Trip was great and very well organised
We've spent 1 week in Tanzania with 2 other families ( 12 people in total including children ) , Easy Travel ( Maryam ) organised our trip based on our requirements and our budget. Everything was perfect : accommodation provided was very good, drivers were excellent and friendly, service was perfect. We had a very warm welcome in Arusha and a debrief session at the end of our trip. I highly recommend this travel agency.
Excellent attention to detail and good knowledge of Kenya
We had a wonderful safari booked through Let's Go Travel. Simon was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, putting together an excellent package for us. We couldn't be more happy with the service we received.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Gorilla trip
Ever best gorilla trip in my life.
Moses was a good tour guide and driver. Hotel was perfect and trekking gorillas was massive!
High recommendations to Gorilla Bookings company