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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very dependable operator with high quality safaris at affordable rates
We used Shoor Safaris for a recent but long planned safari to Kenya upon the recommendation of a friend of ours who has previously travelled with them twice.
We booked a tour that we customized to suit our choice of accommodation because we preferred certain lodges & camps after reviewing these on trip advisor & other such sites. I can only say I was very impressed by the speed & care with which Shoor responded. We managed to get through the booking process with no loose ends or any questions unanswered..all details very clearly presented.
On the 7 day safari itself I only have praise for them for the excellent service provided and the quality of their tour Driver Guide who really took amazing care of trip. Of course Kenya us such a marvelous safari destination that I suppose everyone is pleased while on safari but still the company handling the safari arrangements carries much responsibility. From the locations visited Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru were my favourite the latter especially because we managed to spot the leopard there twice, quite lucky because both times the bug cat had hidden itself up on a tree. All in all a great safari and we look forward to going back to Kenta someday again.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fun, stress-free experience dictated by you
My boyfriend and I booked 4-5 days of safaris, hiking, and general excursions with E-Trip. We went over Thanksgiving to do some touristy things before meeting up with friends who live in Dar, and had a lovely time. The best thing about E-Trip is the combination of experience and honesty. Ben and Aurelie are great people who are interested in serving their customers and the people of the countries they're visiting. E-Trip brings in experts in various fields to help develop local guides. Ben and Aurelie frequently do the same hikes/treks you do so that they properly tell you what to expect and help you evaluate all the options. They're also very accomodating. Our trip wasn't very complicated, but they've also done large parties of 20 or more, extreme adventurer trips, and they give each type of customer the same amount of attention whether you're staying in three star hotels or resorts.
On our safaris, the guides were knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. We saw a rhino in addition to lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, etc. E-Trip provided binoculars (we didn't think to bring them), and a case full of books about the different flora and fauna of the region. The vehicles all had wifi as well, but we rarely needed to use it. All of the accommodations were clean, and staffed with welcoming, helpful folks.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend E-Trip. I only wish they organized trips in more locales so we could get their help with every trip.
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About my safari
Between end of October and early November we decided to go on a Private safari to visit Tanzania. When we got to Tanzania we were greeted by Safarihub guide Endeny. I have never met a more professional Guide, who spoke English, Spanish and Italian impeccably. Endeny was also extremely helpful and did more for us than was actually necessary. His funny, caring and Africa loving nature made the trip an absolute bliss!
The vehicles used by Safarihub were superb and very new. It really made us feel that we were taken care off and that they worried about our welfare. The Managing Partner ensured he met us in their impeccably modern Arusha office to make sure everything was going well and that we were satisfied!
It was a really great experience, wonderful organisation and very professional people
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 8-day camping safari. Guide Amos is an absolute treasure!
We did an 8-day camping safari with driver Amos and cook Moses in December 2016. Itinerary included Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Empaakai Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Natron.
While this was not a luxury safari experience (nor was it priced as such) it was an absolutely unforgettable trip with truly incredible wildlife viewing. It has been said here by others, but guide Amos is truly special -- incredible skills spotting wildlife, such that we had one intimate up-close encounter after another throughout the trip. Amos' jeep seems to be one that other safari drivers follow around to see the good stuff. Amos also has comprehensive knowledge of the wildlife and is generally very good company. Moses was a friendly and capable cook -- we especially enjoyed the more traditional Tanzanian food he cooked for us: A plantain curry was a particular standout, as well as roast chicken that appeared in a few of the lunches. Breakfasts were good too.
If I were to do it over again I'd probably skip Empakai Crater in favor of another day of game viewing. Also as feedback for Safari Multiways I recommend they upgrade their tents and provide a slightly larger tent for 2 people, and provide warmer sleeping bags or extra blankets for the cold nights up on the rim of Ngorongoro crater.
Having said all that we would highly recommend Safari Multiways and Amos in particular, and would love to explore more of Tanzania's game parks with them if we ever get another chance.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic, beautifully crafted trip
ATI put together a bespoke 2 week trip around Namibia for 2 adults and 3 children (aged 8-12), with the added wrinkle of us wanting 2 nights back in Windhoek in the middle. The whole trip was beautifully put together, the logistics were seamless (being met at the airport, transfers, internal flights, having a hire car delivered, pre-booking restaurants and activities, providing us with mobile phone & emergency medical insurance - everyone was utterly punctual and helpful). They were very good at suggesting the itinerary and various lodges, tweaking according to our preferences. We stayed in Mowani, Ongava, Okonjima, Swakopmund Luxury Suits and Wolwedans - all were excellent. Fantastic game drives, awesome landscapes. Wholeheartedly recommended. A fantastic and memorable trip.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience on Northern Circuit Camping Safari with Amos and Moses
My husband and I traveled on an 8-night camping safari with Amos, our driver and guide, and Moses, our cook, and the experience far exceeded our expectations. We had an ambitious itinerary that included a lot of driving, but we were grateful to have been able to see the parks we did, all different and special in their own ways. Amos asked us what our favorite place was, and that's an impossible question to answer-- was it Tarangire, where Amos spotted a leopard in a tree (in more heavily trafficked parks he was often the first guide to spot something amazing, and other cars/drivers would follow him, like in this instance) and where a lioness got too close to a baby elephant causing his mother and other elephants in the herd to trumpet in alarm? Or Ngorongoro Crater, where Amos spotted a black rhino, which we watched charge across the crater floor, animals scattering out of his way; and where we saw not one but two prides of lions hunting buffalo? Or the Serengeti, which is so vast and stunningly beautiful, and inside whose gates we saw a cheetah who'd just eaten a baby zebra (which Amos magically predicted we'd see-- another instance when his animal-sighting gifts seemed otherworldly), which a golden jackal then devoured; and where we saw more leopards, including a mother with two tiny cubs; and where we saw a serval hunting (not sure how Amos spotted this, but he did!); and where we saw lionesses returning from a failed hunt to more than 15 cubs who had been hiding in the grass and emerged to shock us with their number? Amos and Moses are kind, professional, wonderful people and I'm thankful to them for their role in making this a trip we will never forget. I dream of going back to see more. Asanta sana to everyone at Safari Multiways!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect tour
It was the cheaptest tour we found, but Jason (the owner) organized everything the way we wanted. Silver, our driver, was a very careful driver, really friendly and helpful and made the trip perfect. Sometimes Jason takes longer to answer e-mails, but you just have to be a bit patient, it is worth it.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Experience
I had gone on safari with my friend and booked through Bison Safari. It was a great and surreal experience. Masai mara is best place if you want to experience wilderness in its raw form. Apart from the safari what made the experience even better was the hospitality offered by Maggie and team. It was a very seamless and professional experience. Our driver Issac was a great person and he made sure we have the time of our life. The lodgings in Lechanada Tourist Camp was also very superb and clean, food was good too. I'll give them 5 stars. Don't think twice before booking through them, its worth every penny.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream becoming realitey!
This experience was increadible!! More than I could ever ask for!
When we landed in the airport Michael was waiting for us outside with a big smile and warm hugs. He fixed with our luggage and had water already prepared for us in the car (the whole 12 days trip was filled with these small beautiful details).
While he drew us to the first hotel that night, he told us about the country and answered all the questions we had. Since we were a group of Spanish speaking people, he fixed a Spanish speaking guide for us, that he made sure was amazing, which he really was! James Ringo.
The whole safari experience was incredible! We saw everything we wished to see! All the big 5 plus the rest of the wild life you only thought you would see in TV.
All the hotels that Michael had arranged for us were perfect with delicious food and top quality service.
We felt safe and extremely happy during the whole trip!
Michael kept in touch with us all the time to make sure we were doing fine.
If it was possible to rate cape dog safari with 6 stars, I would have done so!
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
I strongly reccomend you to choose Cape dog safari if you're going for a safari in Tanzania!
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