US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication and service
Really enjoyed our 3 day luxury safari in Samburu. Peter maintained good communication leading up to the trip. They were also able to accommodate a customization to the standard itinerary, which we appreciated. Our driver and guide, Edward, was very personable and shared a lot of good information about the animals. The lodging accommodations at Sarova Shaba were also quite good, with beautiful grounds overlooking the river and great service.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience ever
People working at Usambara Expeditions know what they do and how to do their work in the best way.
From the first e-mail to get in touch with them and along all the communications they were clear, available and fast in answering.
For our budget, they came up with many options which were all of the them the most convenient solutions when compared to other companies.
The service and the accommodation provided were exactly what we have been asking and the Safari tour itself, with an incredible skilled guide, was an unforgettable experience.
I will contact them again for my next Safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and great wildlife
I was very pleased with the way the tour was organised and the extra support we received when the flight was delayed. We were happy that John was our driver as he went out of his way to give us the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife and to take some amazing photos. He was also great at spotting wildlife in the bush as well as being very friendly throughout the tour. The whole experience was above expectation. All the accommodation that was arranged for us was of high standards and staff at the camps were all very friendly and welcoming. The wildlife that we saw was awesome especially in the Masai Mara and we will remember this holiday for a very long time. I would definitely use Beacon Safaris for any future holiday.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unprofessional
Very poor service.
I had talked on the phone with their Delhi office.
This was an inquiry for a trip I was planning.
But they didn't bother to even reply to the email.
BD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service & Communication ...got more than expectation..
We took a 6days 5 Nights package with Kenan Travel & Tours covering Masai-Mara,Lake Naivasha,Lake Nakuru & Amboseli.Though it was a short trip but the quality time we had was just amazing.
It was a pleasure knowing one of it’s owner Jane and the wonderful team specially Martin and Naftali, who made the safari experience pleasant and enjoyable. We are truly amazed by the hospitality of the company towards us.
Me and my wife are specially thankful to you Jane for making us so comfortable,and helping us in making decisions in every single step :-)
Thank you for the memories of a lifetime to team Kenan. My best wishes for them.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
THE WORST SAFARI IN MY LIFE !!!
Hi,
last october a group of friends were in Bostwana for 2 weeks. We selected this company, Bush Baby Calls, because the price was good (Ultimately the cheap thing works out expensive) but our problems started in the first day in vic Falls when the manager of Bush Baby Calls received to us in the airport. He wanted only the rest of the money and then...he disapear!!
In short, we lost many breakfasts, lunches and dinner in spite of we pay for full board. Futhermore, the manager, Mogakolodi Serumola cheated on us several times: the land cruiser that we used was broken, he promise to us repair it however I didn´t it; we losed several games drives and he promised to us to do night games drives and we didn´t it, we pay to take shower inside the tent but he didn´t it, we had to apy the park fees in some parks and he told us that then he did the transfer to us but he didn´t it... The manager was terribe, a completely liar. Our safari was a full nightmare. I have done safaris in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and it had never suffered anything similar as with this company. His manager was a coward. He never help us. In spite of the fact that in Khwai his driver left wire drawing us in the middle of the bush in the middle of the night and one was because he was not finding the camp.
If you want to enjoy a safari do not contract with this company.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and personal service
Anna made all of the necessary arrangements for our 11 day safari in Tanzania. The communication was prompt, professional and informative.
Places visited - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha National Park.
James was our safari guide for the 11 days. He was professional, friendly, knowledgable, polite and spoke very good English.
Every aspect of our trip was 1st class. The places, the sights, the sounds, the people, the service.....it was an unforgettable experience.
I would whole heartedly recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone considering a safari. From 1st communication through to our flight home, we were looked after......in fact, we didn't stop smiling.
Thank you to Anna and James for making our Tanzanian experience a trip we will never forget. It was perfect!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great budget experience
We did the 4 days/ 3 nights program and we are satisfied. At half the price that other operators were charging us, we had a great experience on seeing all the animals (and more) that we expected.
Geoffrey and his team were very fast on responding emails and very open about the tour standards and what to expect.
The service included not only the safari but also airport pickup, drop off and hotel before and after the safari. An amazing combo!
Hotel in Arusha: is ok. Comfortable but nothing fancy and it is located outside the center city but close to local markets and bus station. The staff is friendly and the food good. Arusha is just your initial base for the safari and there is not a lot to do so it is ok.
During the safari...
Staff: we had a driver/guide and a cook the entire time. Both super helpful and kind to our needs. Just make sure that you express to the driver what you want to see so he can look after it. We didn’t mention we wanted to see the flamingos close in manyara, so he didn’t take us and I only found out about afterwards. But he made sure that we saw over 35 lions, 5 cheetahs, 2 leopards, dozens of elephants and giraffes, thousands of zebras, wildebeests and impalas...
Car: a 4X4 confortable Jeep for 4 tourists. It looked very similar to the other cars we saw at other safaris once we were in the parks. You will spend 8 hours/day on these so be sure to have a comfortable seat in a comfortable car!
Accomodations: overall, if your focus is the animals Meru is a great option. If you are looking for luxury and 5-star facilities nop. Pick your priority!
The first night we were in a lovely camp outside Manyara. It had electricity, internet, cold beer, warm shower, beds and even a porch. The second night, we stayed at a very simple hotel inside the Serengeti. it also had electricity, no internet, cold beer but also cold shower. Despite its simplicity it was a great night of sleep and we got the chance to see hienas and impalas running around the facilities. The third night we were in a camp, sleeping in a tent with no luxuries at all at the rim of Ngorongoro. Cold shower in a very dirty bathroom. Your confort level here will depend on wether or not you have a good tent and sleeping bag (both of which are provided by the operator - in our case was ok. It fit my 6.3 ft boyfriend well :) bring warm clothing as it gets cold in be night. Despite these frugal environment, the camp had some zebras, buffalos and birds laying around and beautiful views on the crater...
Food: the cook does it best to please us under his budget and the items he brought to the car. A lot of food is served and you eat almost every 3-4 hours. You will eat eggs, crepe and toast for breakfast; for meals a variation of chicken, soup, potatoes, vegetables etc... everything greatly seasoned and adaptable to food restrictions. Simple but tasty! They don’t serve alcohol but you can bring with you or ask them to stop by somewhere and buy it.
Animals: you will see them. They are in the wild but they are many and the drivers talk among each other to make sure you see it all. They are there and independent of the operator you will see it so don’t worry about it and do not take the price tag as a direct reference to the amount of animals observed. Meru slopes was great with its budget option in providing us with memorable experiences!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip!!!
After several searches for a safari, we decided to booked a 4 days with Soul of Tanzania. We saw the following parks: Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. It was wonderful! First of all, thank you to Miguel and the customer service team who helped us to book this adventure. Professional and our questions were answered very fast.
Lodges were outstanding. Beautiful location : Tarangire Simba Lodge (Best Pina Colada), Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge and the Rhino Lodge. Thank you to the staff who served us. Super clean and very good food.
Unlike other companies, Soul of Tanzania offers hot lunches with a flawless little set up. Lunches are taken in the parks with wine. The vehicles are in perfect conditions.
A big thank you to our guide, our man, Heaven! He was perfect for us. He has met our needs. Always ready to go miles to see all animals, especially lions and rhinos. Always listening to what we wanted to see. Very good knowledge and very patient. He knew how to find animals, and how to wait for animals.
Definitely, I would recommend Soul of Tanzania and our guide Heaven.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful 10 days safari with Aman - The magic of Tanzania
When we first met him, Aman, our guide, asked us what we expect from our tour. We answered we would like to have good time - feel that we met Tanszania and taste some of what it can offer. the next 10 days was exactly that- a very good mixture of animals, vies, plants and people. Aman was very professional, excellent driver, located animals and atractions around, and was most patient and sensitive to our needs and requests. A variety of books in the car and very good communication with other guides in the area, completed his great guidance.
All facilities (jeep, accommodations etc.) were very good and satisfactory.
Most recommended. You all must experience.
