CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chabo Africa Safari exceeded our expectations...in every way, from start to finish!
Chabo Africa Safari exceeded our expectations, from start to finish! We had an amazing 8-day safari through Selous and Mikumi, ending in Ruaha. Having requested a ‘Budget / Camping’ level of accommodation, we were prepared for a little ‘adventure’, but were pleasantly surprised with the variety of great lodgings: from permanent ‘tents’ overlooking hippos bathing in the Rufiji river to the lovely TanSwiss hotel with a pool, thru the more rustic Ruaha Bandas and the friendly Neema Craft House. Our guide Modest was outstanding, from our first phone conversation to arrange our pick-up in Dar Es Salaam, until our Safari was complete, he was prompt, professional, and personable! (and a patient, safe driver as well!)
Chabo is a very small safari company that made a very big impression with our group. They are Tanzanian owned, employ local people, and provide a very dedicated service; with extensive knowledge of the parks, the animals, the traditions and culture. Elen, who organizes bookings, quotes, etc. was very thorough and efficient. Despite a 10-hour time difference, most of our email questions were answered within 24 hours. The payment process was flawless; Elen provided very detailed information for the successful wire transfers.
With all those details so well taken care of, we were set for an amazing experience! We chose the ‘Southern Route’ safari, largely because it is the ‘less travelled’ and ‘less busy’ route, although we were aware that we might see fewer animals than the northern route, we would also see fewer people and have a more natural viewing experience. Our guide Modest’s amazing intuition and experience repeatedly lead us to incredible viewing opportunities, from waterholes with various species cautiously approaching to drink, to up-close, fresh lion kills where the dominant males were gorging while the females and youngsters lay panting in the shade, licking their wounds sustained in the hunt and resting from the exertion while awaiting their turn to feast. From giraffes and elephants to hyrax, kudus and zebras, dik-diks to jackals, crocodiles to hyenas and warthogs, the list goes on, not to mention the incredible array of bird species! Each day included multiple viewings, with Modest sharing his vast wealth of knowledge on the various plant, animal and bird species and their place in the environment.
Modest and Chabo Africa set a high standard for customer care, taking care of every detail from the moment we met up in Dar through to our flight from Iringa. Modest’s great sense of humour and his competent, considerate nature made it hard to say goodbye. We would certainly recommend Chabo Africa for your Tanzanian Safari adventure!
Great South Africa experience expertly taylored to our requirements.
First class experience that exceeded my expectations. I would have no hesitation in recommending Flight of the Eagle Safaris and Tours. Our 3 day experience was expertly planned and executed by Johan and Elize who were very charming as well as knowledgeable hosts. We were treated more like friends than tourists and when I return to South Africa I will be sure to use their services again. The whole experience was fun, informative and taylored to exactly what we were looking for. Johan, Elize thank you you are a credit to the South Africa tourist industry.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Vickson-Michael Team Made All The Difference
My wife and I visited Nairobi in October 2016, strictly for business. I was not searching for a full-blown safari; however, she ran into Michael and several other tour operators on the street. Michael, an assistant to Vickson O. Onyango, made arrangements for the trip flawless. I, too, was hooked. Both those guys, working as a cohesive team, created a cost-reasonable package and on to Masai Mara we went. Know what? They were so engaged in their business they not only see us go to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, they were also on hand to ensure flawlessness all the way to NBO (the international airport) for our departure to the United States. My wife and I could not be more impressed. They were down-to-earth, superbly polite and eternally inviting. They knew the contours of excellent customer service and worked assiduously to exceed them. Please ask for Vickson and Michael to ensure your adventure into the wild will be as exciting as you expect it to be. They are the best, hands down.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional safari company!
Easy Travel provided us with the best possible safari we could have imagined. From the beginning planning stages to the end, the staff went above and beyond in making sure we had a great time. The staff was genuinely friendly and really cared to make our honeymoon one full of fun and surprises. Our guide, Luis, was absolutely wonderful - with in depth knowledge of the parks, the animals, and the timing of it all. In speaking to friends who have gone on safaris, other travelers while on our own, and locals, I can confidently say that Easy Travel is the best safari company out there.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The highlight of East Africa
By recommendation, a friend and I booked our Gorilla trekking safari through loving hearts. After the initial fear of paying upfront and through an African payments website, we arrived and were totally floored by this lodge, the people who worked there, the food, the lake, the views, but most of all the school. Spending an open day with the teachers and students was supremely life changing. The compassion and story of the couple that founded the lodge and the school was heart warming. I ended up sponsoring a young boy, and becoming friends with many more. I cannot recommend the safari services or the people here highly enough. I fully trust them to give a fair price and deliver on what they promise and am very much looking forward to returning for another visit soon!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience!
We had great experience with Jocky Tours. We spent 3 days in Masai Mara and it was great.
One of the most important things in gaming drive is skill of driver. Their driver is very skillful and he contacted with their team all the time. So we could watch a male lion eating fresh meat, lots of giraffes, elephant showering and so on.
They offer very reasonable price and I recommend this tour company.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic time with African Travel Tour! great value for the money!!
We had a fantastic time with African Travel Tour! great value for the money!!
Mr Shabani was great and provided everything as he said it will be. we had no run downs or disappointments. we manage to see the big 5! had a great driver (Richard) and lovely chef (Erik).
from the 1st moment with Shabani we felt like there is no need to worry about a thing and everything will be organized on the best way and so it was. Superb!
I would recommend to people who would like to go to the Safari to check African Travel Tours as one of the more reliable options for it.
DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Becon Safari gave us the best experience ever!
If you are dreaming of going on a safari, I very much recommend, that you let Beacon Safari arrange your trip! You will get the best service of all, and you can tell them, what you prefer to see and do, and you will get it, as you like. I am sure, you also just can give them period and budget, and they will give you the best safari available. With the best guide, ever!
We have just come home to Denmark after a wonderful tour in Kenya. John, our guide, picket us up in Nairobi Airport and was our best friend for the next 6 days, and Beacon Safari had found a perfect place for us to relax for one week after, and then Kenneth, another guide from Beacon Safari, came all the way to that place just to take us safely to the airport – a 2 ½ hours’ drive.
We had a private thing to do in the middle of the safariweek, and Beacon Safari arranged it, so there was time for that also.
Unfortunately, we had to change our planes twice – from March to Maj, and then again from Maj to November, and all that time I had a pleasant mail correspondence with Robert, and during the time, it was as if we became friends.
I can highly reccomend Beacon Safari! We will never forget the expertice and kindness we met during the time we were in contact before the trip, and during the week on safari with our guide.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
17 day camping trip in Nambia is exhausting, not well organized and way overpriced
We booked this tour through a Belgian travel agent that seemed to be well experienced and selling qualitative good trips. Unfortunately the 17 day camping trip with Drifters was far below the quality for what we have paid. It was organized very low budget but the travelers are paying a lot of money. On one side the tour was mostly a rush with only very limited time to visit places/sites etc. And on the other hand it was set up very low budget, parts of the tour were not carried out, the Drifters/Greenfire lodge where we slept was old and rusty and should have been broken down two years ago it seems but they are still putting all their tours in there, so its pure monetary gain!! The truck was very old, seatbelts were not working, the windows were very difficult to open and close, the fridge didn't work how he should have. We were left 2 days on a campsite with more then 40 degrees without any cold drinks, had to take our garbage on the truck. Dirty swimming pool at Greenfire desert camp. And worn out facilities on some camp sites they use because the organize it very low budget although we did not pay low budget prices! Also complaint handling from Drifters organization is 0! Very rude, ignoring the complaints and even putting the blame with us!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip
First of all, I just want to emphasize how nice Joseph and Lucy Moyo were. Joseph promptly answered my numerous questions that I had for him as we were arranging the trip. They were punctual for all the pickups and dropoffs associated with the airport, hotel, the falls, the Boma dinner, and the game safari. They were very helpful.
Secondly, the hotel (Victoria Falls Hotel) is great. We loved the complimentary breakfast. Huge selection of good quality food. We really did not make full use of the hotel, as we were too busy. The game safari at The Hide surpassed our expectations. The food was excellent, the accommodations comfortable and the staff was friendly and very helpful. Our guide, Chris, got us up close and personal with Jericho the lion and many many elephants and cape buffalo. He was very informative and had a great sense of humor.
What an experience