DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Obama and his beast are like Formel 1 Schumacher
My husband and me booked a 6-Days-Safari (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara) in a small group (4-6 people) with this tour operator. No other clients booked the 6-Days-Tour, but the tour took place anyway. Deal is deal! Therefore we were alone with our Guide Obama in Amboseli. The unintentional privat tour in Amboseli was a great experience! We saw lots of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and some others. It was amazing to see all kind of animals together on one place. Many wind roses and Mount Kilimandscharo were very impressive in the background. We booked the budget variant. That was the right decision! We slept in tented camps in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature with all kinds of animals. Beautiful!!!
On the way to Lake Nakuru we picked up another client. It was a long trip from Amboseli to Lake Nakuru Nationalpark. We were in hurry cause of traffic on the way. We had no more time to check-in before afternoon game drive, so we were heading straight to the gate of the Nationalpark. Despite the long drive, Obama was still motivated and ambitious to show us as much „attractions“ as possible! The first one was a rhino with his baby. It’s very rare, so we were lucky that we have seen it. The second „attraction“ was a whole lion family who walked next to us along the street. Impressive and respectful! Even Obama cranked the window, because the lion was so near! Despite the long exhausting day, we have been able to see some great animals!
On the way to Masai Mara we picked up a family of six. (Obama reckoned with three people!) All in all we were 9 client. To much for the van! Also, it did’t match our booked tour (4-6 people). The single guy had to chance cars. He continued the tour with people who had also booked the more expensive tour (more comfortable accommodation). We were still more than 6 clients, but Obama couldn’t do anything so far in the middle of nowhere without a second car. All of us had a seat, that was the main thing so far. All the luggage didn’t fit into the trunk and had to be stowed in the sitting room. There was only little space to sit, but it was okay. On arrival in Masai Mara we could leave our luggage in the camp, so we had more space in the car. Despite the circumstances (more than 6 people) we had no disadvantages in game drives. Obama tried to make the best out of it for us! All of us could stand up (pop up roof top) to see more! All of us had enough time to take pictures… We all got along well. In Masai Mara we saw some new animals; For example cheetahs and leopards. In the end we’ve seen all of the BIG FIVE (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo). Amazing experience!! On the last game drive, we were late to get to the gate (gate closing), but still we turned around and drove away from the gate. Obama got a call, so a new attraction had to be there; Cause of the efford of Obama, we could see a Lion Hunting. That was an impressive last sighting!
We are glad we stayed 6 days in different Nationalparks, cause we could observe how the landscape changes from NP to NP. We didn’t think about it before! In addition, the chance to see more different animals, especially the BIG FIVE is a lot higher!
Obama is a really careful, sociable and fun-loving Guide, trying to make it fair and comfortable for every single client. He was very knowledgeable about flora and fauna, the animal behaviour and the Maasai People. Obama said at the beginning: „Ask me anything and I’ll give you an answere.“ He kept right!!!
Obama without a phone is not Obama! He was always on phone or radio to organize the further course or to keep contact with other Guids in the park to exchange interesting animal sightings. That made our trip really unique!
Summarized, We can definitely recommend this tour operator. Rachel from the office
was always accessible and open to questions before the tour started.
During the tour, she made sure that everything was ok. Special Thanks to our Guide Obama, who made the trip really unique...! We can highly recommand him as a Guide!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
19 Day Private Safari in Kenya & Tanzania - Attenborough's Africa!
Francis went out of his way to ensure that our safari exceeded our expectations. He communicated promptly regarding our booking enquiries and met us at the airport in Nairobi. We experienced fantastic food and service at our accommodation each night - mostly Sopa Lodges, where there were often evening cultural performances and ranger's talks on wildlife. Our driver/guides, Kisito and Bakari were professional, flexible and knowledgeable, willing to answer our endless questions about animals and birds. Francis' recommended itinerary was fantastic. It included a variety of landscapes, from the savannas of the Masai Mara to the lush greenery of the Aberdare Mountains, which enabled us to view prolific numbers and a huge variety of wildlife. Highlights included a lioness stalking and killing a Thompson's gazelle, and another lion hunt which scattered hyenas. We felt as though we were in an Attenborough documentary! We couldn't recommend this East African owned and operated company more highly - thanks for an unforgettable experience!
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gertrude was amazing to work with she organize everything we want for your Safari trip.
Oddballs Enclave camp was an amazing experience. Best camp ever.
Kasane wow the game drives and cruise are out off this world.
Edna was awesome she meet us In Zimbabwe
Took just to our accommodation and organize so activities for us.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great People make a Great Stay. Always happy!
All wishes were fulfilled and even the rare was possible. We are happy that we could see the big Five! Thank you mother nature and also a Thank you to AJTours. We had a wonderful Time.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice and experience employee
Mr Maurice is nice and experience manager, he reply the email in time, and arrange the transport is available.
We are very happy.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and communication
I was really satisfied with the services provided by Selous Explorer. Before the trip, I communicated via emails with Norbert and all the communications were fast and clear. Despite the fact that I hadn't had any safari experience, it was Norbert that made me feel certain that the trip would go well and I would have a wonderful experience.
When I was there, the driver picked me up from the hotel on time. The safari guides in Selous, for boat safari and game drive, were knowledgeable and tried their best to help find my preferred animals. The cook was very good also; I enjoyed the food a great deal.
Thank you very much for great memory from Selous.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 star safari
Out of 5 stars, Travel for Change in Africa gets a 10+++. Of the 500 tour operators in Arusha, Tanzania, Travel for Change is the one to work with. My husband and I just returned from an amazing safari and 4-day extension to Zanzibar. Patricia, Silvia, Praise and the entire team delivered the trip of a lifetime. I was impressed with their attentiveness to our wishes and their attention to detail. Everything about the trip was well beyond our expectations, and our expectations were high as I had been to Tanzania before. Patricia did a phenomenal job of planning, Silvia as our primary contact on the ground and Praise as our guide. I appreciated their respect for the animals, cultures, environment and the rules of the Serengeti. The accommodations were some of the finest we've ever experienced, particularly the Kubu Kubu tented camp. Praise took the time to explain what we were seeing and was very knowledgeable about the many bird species, plants and trees, in addition to the mammals that everyone goes to see. The entire team made us feel very special and well cared for. We can't say enough or thank them enough.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Living an African dream with jovial John the expert tour guide with flair and knowledge!
An African trip of a life time - exceeded expectations
We travelled with John Cooper's African adventures in May 2017 for a three week fully escorted safari through Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Both countries delivered amazing opportunities to experience Africa and exceeded our expectations.
We are not usually tour people but truly John's tours are so professionally run, customised to meet time constraints, specific needs and budgets. He provides excellent briefing newsletters and always answers question so you are well prepared before you take off.
Our tour was intimate with only four other people two of whom had travelled to Africa with John before (I think this is a resounding endorsement for his tours).
We often felt less like tourists but more like a group of friends traveling together.
John takes care of just about everything, has insider knowledge and so much is included there were no hidden surprises only extra options if you wanted.
The accommodation he sourced provided us with a range of experiences including some mind blowing luxury.
We had the most amazing time. John knows Southern Africa inside out and upside down. He is a font of knowledge and negotiated with authorities as required which was comforting and knows where to go to maximise you exposure to animals. We saw the big 5 which is always a dream of anyone going to Africa as this is not guaranteed.
We highly recommend African adventures to anyone wanting to go to Africa without the stress of figuring out out where to go, where to stay and what to do. It was indeed value for money.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Breathtaking; spiritual experience; countless "pinch me" moments; peaceful, invigorating culture.
We're 2 Canadian gals about to embark on our "4th safari" through Dove Adventure. Jumbe (owner) and Salim (driver/guide), represent the best in Tanzanian tourism; they're men of integrity and depth of character; and facilitators of dreams. The safari packages have always reflected our needs and wants. Accommodating to my special needs has exceeded my expectations. Service is 24/7 with our safety being uncompromised. Salim has a stellar knowledge of the geography (we never get lost!) and of animal behavior (here kitty, kitty!). His vehicle is kept immaculately clean and operational and well stocked with goodies and coffee! Tanzanians are peaceful and very interested in engaging with us. Connecting with various tribal cultures has been a huge highlight and honour for us. We have been blessed with lifelong friendships making Tanzania feel like our second home. Did I mention that we're preparing for our 4th safari through Dove Adventure?
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very fantastic impresion after the safarii and contact wit the nature.
We were on the safari all family with children two days. Very fantastic nature and views, contact with local real conditions (animals trees). This safari was organised by Max Abeid (local organizer of safari). We had very comfortable accommodations in tents hotel. Postive food and very good organised transport operation from Mombasa to the Safari Tsavo East.
Max Abeid is very flexible person for turist. Moreover he is thinkin about security and sefty turists during all safari.