DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Family Safari in Ngorongoro with Travel for Change
Going on safari in Tansania was a dream I had since my daughter was born. As I had been on safari before, I wanted to experience it with her as well. So when she turned 5, we felt it was time to do it.
We selected Ngorongoro because of the beautiful scenery, many animals in relatively compact area and the high altitude to minimize the risks of getting malaria. We got offers from around 10 safari tour operators.
We finally selected Travel for Change because they met all our requirements: private safari, accommodation above 1800 meters altitude, a convincing programme (not too much driving since we were with a small child), social responsibility, and a very good pricing! Throughout the booking process, they were impressively flexible to adjust the programme to our desire and needs. We went through several rounds of adjustments until we were completely satisfied.
The 5-day safari also went very well. Our Travel for Change guides (Elia and Silvia) were knowledgeable, kind, helpful and understanding for our special needs with a small child. Most importantly, our guides always asked if any adjustments were needed, and were always flexible to make short-term changes to the programme – for example, when we felt tired, or felt like sleeping longer. The places we stayed in were awesome too, especially the Angata Camp in Ngorongoro blew our minds away. Great tents with their own showers, great food and beautiful location from where you get down into the crater in a few minutes (on the east side, with less other cars!). From our tents in the Crater Forest Lodge we even saw elephants grazing 50 meters from our tents. We made day trips to Lake Manyara, Lake Olmoti Crater with visit to a maasai village market, and of course Ngorongoro Crater. All of the activities were great experiences, we felt to be gaining both nature and cultural insights. The whole tour went smoothly without any issues.
I would recommend Travel to Change Africa to all my friends who are looking for a reliable, flexible and socially responsible safari operator. Thanks to all their team for this trip!!!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Lifetime Experience
After approaching many companies to book for me a trip and specifically wanted to fly Malindi to Mara and the companies could not book me as some never knew about this routing at all. Bison Safaris was where i got all problems sorted. I enjoyed the flight and the Governors camp experience. Well done to Bison Safaris.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience with Swalehe!
We had a 6-day safari from Kenya to Tanzania (Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). We changed safari guide and car on the Kenyan/Tanzanian border and were lucky to have Swalehe as our guide for Serengeti and Ngorongoro. He was a great, professional guide and very nice person. In the beginning we needed to visit ATM and get Tanzanian prepaid cards, and he helped us in getting those. He was very considerate towards us and communicated well on what's going to happen next. Even though we got tired during the whole day game drive, he was still enthusiastic and always smiling. He knew a lot about the animals and flora, and shared information constantly with us. We were very pleased to stay with him the 3,5 days, and we would recommend him to anybody taking a safari from the Lion King Adventures. Thank ypu for a great experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A good safari, but planning and driver could be better.
Very good coverage by the agency at the airport. Good communication with the agency. Good service in the hotel before and after the safari.
The guide was more interested by the girls of the group than in his work of guide
We lost too much time to go shopping (1/2 day on the first day and 1/2 day on the last day)
Bad planning of the day. We had to build up tents in the night and have the diner around 10 PM
The driver did not respect the rules in the park (driving out of ways)
Overspeed on the road is not safe (the driver toke a overspeed bill)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding Safari to Kenya
We did a 10 days safari to Kenya and was the best decision to chose Bison Safaris. They delivered in all aspects. We cant thank Maggie enough. Always went out of her way to make us comfortable and she made us trust her alot.
We highly recommend Bison Safaris to travellers .
Gorilla tracking was breathtaking experience
It was such an awesome and breathtaking experience on our first gorilla trekking trip to Uganda. The tour was highly well planned and everything was executed according to the itinerary. It was a memorable experience watching the gorillas in their natural habitat. We all felt like we were watching an animal television channel. I highly recommend Wild Jungle Trails Safaris - they took care of everything from the get go ,the Guide Wilson was very nice and informative,The name Wild jungle trails safaris will reckon in my mind whenever I see anything wildlife because of their hospitality and professionalism.
Experience level: first safari
Encompass Africa was absolutely wonderful in every way, as promised by a friend of mine
The Encompass Africa team members were extremely knowledgeable,efficient, helpful, and did everything to ensure our holiday was right up there with the best we've ever had.They thought of everything, taking a deal of the worry of making our own plans away, and we were very happy knowing everything was dealt with. They booked a marvellous safari park for us, Kwandwe, which exceeded all expectations we had, and we had not even heard of it! Without Encompass Africa, we would have missed it.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent time with Gatatu
Richard was great through the booking process. Steven, our driver/guide was excellent. He was accommodating to all our requests and showed us a really good time. Overall a very good experience. Id recommend using Gatatu and supporting local safari tour operators.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and Comfortable Safari Experience
Yala Safaris was a great first safari experience. They picked us up promptly on time so we made it to Murchison Falls early enough to relax before heading out for the night game drive. The accommodations and meals were some of the best we've had in the entire time we stayed in Uganda! Very professional experience and Stanley and Michael were great to have as tour guides around Murchison. They knew a lot about the animals we saw and their positivity and enthusiasm made the entire experience much more fun! Thanks for being so accommodating. I had a thoroughly lovely experience!
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous
Thank you to the team of Selous Explorer-Norbert-the man in the office -great communication via e-mails,reasonable prices, trustful. Thanks to Nestor- our driver and guide, did his best to show us everything even the lions...amazing...highly recommended .Thank you once again...wish all the best