US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great 4 day safari with Viva!
Well organized operation with friendly staff. They really get the job done! Fed us well, we saw the animals, and all of the guides, cooks, and drivers were lovely.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the vehicles were comfortable, and the lodging was great! Loved the safari experience and it was so easy with everything being taken care of!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kapama game reserve
We stayed at the kapama South camp. Truly 5 star treatment, we got picked up from the airport as promised. Our bedroom was exactly as had been promised. We managed 4 game drives in the 2 days we were in the lodge. Well fed throughout the day, staff were very attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommend it to others
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations
This is a much needed and well deserved review of Tamasha Afrika. My boyfriend and I went on a 4-day safari with them and it surpassed our expectations in everything, from communication to service to price. We did a LOT of research between the different operators and safaris and instantly found that Aileen from Tamasha was not only quickly responsive, Tamasha was offering the best deal also for what you get. They were even accommodating when we asked for alternative lodging (we highly recommend staying at the Ashnil Mara Camp) and offering different options for us. Aileen then personally picked us up from the airport after our massive delays and her waiting for hours, with still a warm smile on her face. Our driver, John, was amazing too. Very knowledgeable and has been doing safaris for 28 years. We never felt like we were being given false information and John was very very honest. Everything felt very authentic and we felt completely cared for. To top it all off, our airline had lost our luggage for 10 days and Aileen took over and was able to track it down and got it sent to us even many days after the safari. We were initially a little nervous Tamasha because they didn't have a lot of reviews, but that wasn't a problem in the end at all. Thank you SO much, Aileen and John (and Tamasha in general) for an absolutely wonderful experience!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience!
We used Amahoro Tours on a recommendation from a friend. They put together an itinerary to take us to Lake Kivu (including boat tour) and a trip to Musanze to visit the gorillas. Our tour guide Kevin was amazing and had a lot of local knowledge about the areas we visited and the history and culture of Rwanda. The visit to Red Rocks Camp in Musanze was a great addition and we were able to experience some of the local art forms from a group of women. I highly recommend using them if you want to travel through Rwanda.
US
“Good, trustworthy safari company, great driver”
Of all the safari companies my wife and I looked at, we ended up choosing Africa Unike Adventures & Safaris based on price, itinerary, and lodging. We ended up being really happy with them. There was a small issue with payment (something to do with currency exchange involving our respective banks), but Eunice, the owner of the company, did not make a big deal about it, which for weary travelers at the end of a long adventure, was much appreciated. Eunice herself was generally very kind and helpful, and the company allowed us to substitute a lodge that we wanted to stay in with one they had originally suggested at no additional charge, so that was also very nice.
Our driver and safari guide was Henry, and I would highly recommend him if he is available. That's who we had, and we thought he was great. Super knowledgable, seemed to know everyone, and was willing to go out of his way to find all the different animals, even the harder-to-find ones like the jaguar and rhino. He was also always willing to answer our ignorant traveler questions about not just the wildlife, but Kenya, the people, the culture, and everything in between.
We did a 4-night safari to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara (2 nights here). I would also highly recommend this trip. Nakuru is a small National Park surrounding a beautiful lake. The small size of the park meant that we were able to see a bunch of animals in a short period of time. There is no game drive in Naivasha, although included in this safari is a boat trip on the lake to do bird watching and hippo hunting. The lake is beautiful around sunset. Finally, Maasai Mara is huge, and provides that classic African safari experience. So definitely a must do.
The one downside was that our trip also included a drive up to Lake Bogoria to see the flamingos, which are becoming harder and harder to find. I would definitely skip this because the drive is long and you can barely see the flamingos, so it was the one aspect of the trip that we thought was really not worth it. Otherwise, everything was excellent.
For accommodations, we loved the three places we stayed. Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is a relatively new place that is built up on a hill with gorgeous views overlooking the lake. Watching the sun rise over the lake from our porch was especially beautiful. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge was spectacular in a different way—here, there is a bunch of game that literally walks around on the hotel grounds. You even need a chaperone to take you to and from your room at night because there are hippos grazing out on the lawn. As I said, there was no game drive here, but the game came to us so it was a nice substitute. Finally, in Maasai Mara we stayed in the Sarova Mara Game Camp. We wanted a tented experience, and this seemed like one of the better ones. It was definitely nice, had the best food, great staff, really nice tents with good showers, and it was actually in the park.
I'm sure there are probably other places that are equally as good or better, but we were very happy with the three places we stayed.
Finally, the price for 4 nights was about $1400 USD per person, which included the game drives, all the food/lodging, the boat trip on Naivasha, and a lunch buffet at Carnivore in Nairobi on the last day. Overall, we thought the price was worth it. Most of the safaris we looked at were between $1200-$1800, so this seemed reasonable compared to other companies.
All in all, I would highly recommend booking a safari through Africa Unike Adventures. Don't forget to ask for Henry!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari!
We used Masaai Wanderings on a recent trip to East Africa and can't say enough good things about them. They put together a wonderful 7-day itinerary in response to what we were looking for and included parts of the Serengeti, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Lake Manyara. Our guide Chris was very knowledgable about the region and the wildlife which greatly enhanced the trip. The accommodations were all unique and added so much to our experience. The company was very easy to work with and responsive throughout the entire planning process - I highly recommend them for any future trips.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most wunderfull time. Great gide. Good staff. Lott of knowlegde. Very good service.
Good communication. Reliable people. Very good service and very good places to stay.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super !!!!
If I decide to repeat Safari in Tanzania, I'm sure I will do it with Hekima Safaris again. Everything was perfect and exactly how they promise. No unpleasant "surprises ". We spent with Hekima Sf 3 days on Safari (Serengeti and Ngorongoro) and one day trip aroud Kilimangaro with Jackson
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun on a budget
We are not a well off family. And I promissed mu family a tour. N1 Tours worked out a tour. We har an awesome time on a budget. And Christo showed us how to have fun on a budget