20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Company Out There With a Personal Touch!
I was in Kenya doing research for my disseration for 28days and Transtrek organised a few mini Safaris for me to go on and I absolutely LOVED every trip. I went to Cresent Island, Nairobi National Park, Paradise Lost and an Elephant orphanage. I was able to see all the animals i wanted to like Lions, Giraffes and elephants alongside other animals i've never seen before. Transtrek were very attentive and as its a small family business they were able to provide a personal touch which was appreciated. They listened to everything i wanted and gave me so much more than I could have imagined!
I would recomend Transtrek to anyone looking to go on a safari holiday. It is an affordable luxury holiday which sounds paradoxical but with Trantrek is possible!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Informative. Personal. Unforgettable.
From the moment Antoine, our safari guide, drove up to our hotel in Arusha to the moment he dropped us off again, we were engrossed in the safari experience. He and his protege were so well informed about the geography, the flora and fauna, and the history of the places we passed or stayed.
We drove with them to the Ngorongoro Crater and did a one day safari. We saw a lion hunt with commentary from our guides as to the reasons for certain methods the lions employed. We saw countless zebras, wildebeasts, and flamingos. We encountered elephants taking dirt baths; ostriches grazing on the plains; hyenas sharing prey at lunch time. We even saw a white rhino, apparently a very rare occurrence, cross the road in front of our vehicle. Cheetahs, kori bustards, hippos. Name it, we saw it. And we were informed all along the way about each of these animals and their relationship to the geography and to the other species in the area.
On top of seeing and learning about all of these amazing creatures that we would only otherwise have seen in a zoo, our experience with our guides was very special and something I will never forget. Antoine is a warm, friendly man who will put you at ease in a place so foreign to most, my travel partner and myself included. His English is excellent, and he has a firm understanding of what makes Tanzania a magical place to visit or to live. It's obvious he loves his job and was born to do it. I will always consider him my kaka, my brother.
I would strongly urge anyone with the chance to take a safari with him or with anyone at Open Africa Safaris. It is a highly impactful life experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Richard's Team
We chose the 4 days safari. Great Experience (we have seen all the big 5!). Wonderful people and good food. We definitely suggest to have a Safari in Tanzania with this company!
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Out of Africa, absolutely the best!
Absolute Holiday Safaris is absolutely amazing!! David and Martha in the office in Kenya, Jackson our guide/driver, they are all so professional, helpful, very kind and attentive. I had a wonderful 11 day Kenya and Tanzania safari tour with lodge accomodation. I definitely recommend all the lodges I stayed: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge, Amboseli A Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Lake Manyara Twiga Lodge. I always felt myself in safe hands, starting from the initial correspondance with David, during the bumpy rides in Kenya with Jackson, who is a five star guide, very knowledgeable, punctual, reliable and kind. I am grateful to David for his very quick and efficient response in resolving my accomodation issue in Serengeti. I think, Absolute Holiday Safaris deserves a more professional partner in Tanzania. I am also grateful to our guide/driver in Tanzania, James, who was also very kind and helpful.
It was a lifetime experience for me, unprecendented! Out of Africa, absolutely the best, Absolute Holiday Safaris! Definitely come back with my family, this time!!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable 3 weeks in Uganda and Rwanda thanks to Matoke Tours!
Used to travel by ourselves to remote places, it is not easy to find a touroperator that meets our expectations. At Matoke Tours we found the 3-weeks trip in Uganda and Rwanda that includes highlights as well as off road areas where not so many tourists go to, such as Kidepo Valley National Park and a visit of the Karamajong tribes.
We love the quality, personal contact, clear and fast communication of Matoke Tours Netherlands. Thanks Rob!
In Uganda we welcomed the enthusiasm and competency with which Richard took care of us while learning us everything we wanted to know about the life in Uganda/Rwanda. Thanks Richard!
This was our 2nd trip with Matoke Tours. Very sure that a 3rd trip will follow.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We (friends) organized a hiking trip to Kilimanjaro with Duma. Since we had extra days we also arranged for 5 day safari. We took the 8 day Lemosho route to Kilimanjaro. The hiking trip was well organized. All our organizing was done through email and Stacy who is one of the owners of the Duma outfit took care all of the email communication and organizing. Once we got there Duma took care of all the organizing and we just followed them. Even morning coffee was brought to our tent both in hiking and safari. Probably all companies do this but we felt like royalty. The three lead guides for kilimanjaro had very good knowledge about the plants and animals during the hiking. Since we booked both hiking and Safari through them, they even picked us up and dropped us back from and to the Kilimanjaro airport. We wanted to cover all the major parks for safari from Arusha. Serenghetti was 8 hrs by road from Arusha. Stacy suggested that we fly from Arusha to Serenghetti to save time in order to spend extra time watching wild life. Boy was that a useful suggestion. It was only a 40 minute propeller plane ride. Jonathan our safari guide picked us up from the serenghetti airport to start our safari. Jonathan our safari guide was very resourceful, he even new the names of all the birds in the parks. We saw lion and Cheetah hunting, Leopard in the trees, Serval on the side of the road and we even got a brief glimpse of the elusive Caracal. We stayed at the Chaka camp managed by Duma. It was an awesome unforgettable experience.
Safaris with Sunny since 1999
Have travelled with Sunny annually for the past 17 years. Firm is long established with a big fleet of nice vehicles but still provides personal service. Our latest safari was for 8 weeks, camping mainly in Special campsites. We commenced in the Selous then flew back to Arusha while Hamisi our Driver made the long return road journey. We then visited Arusha Park, Tarangire, Manyara and Serengeti, quite a complex logistical feat, but fresh food supplies were well organised, even arriving by air in Serengeti. Our regular cook is Michael who is superb, even baking his own bread on the campfire. . Highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari
Booked a 4 night 5 day safari with kets safaris in 2013 but had to cancel due to illness.
Paul Mwenda, kets boss, was very kind and kept my deposit open until I was better.
We left Nairobi with our driver/ guide Duncan and headed for 2 nights at Amboseli, 1 night Tsavo West, 1 night Tsavo East then dropped off at our beach hotel. Duncan was perfect, very knowledgeable, laid back and polite. Game drives were memorable sighting more animals than I can remember, highlights were Leopard, Lions, Cheetahs and surprisingly a family of hyenas.
I would very happily recommend Kets safaris, and would like to thank them for all their help.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience that everyone should experience
What an experience. From the first time I started my research into visiting the mountain gorillas to the end of my adventure,, katona tours was outstanding. Jaquka was there answering every question I had before I left the U.S. upon arrival, Richard our guide and now friend, was there to take care of our every need. Answer our many questions . He could find the leopard in the trees, the sleeping lions, and he knew so many of the people in each town that we felt like family everywhere. I loved all the unique lodges that Jaquka suggested,too. Listening to hippos at night at ihamba lodge. Watching the kingfisher birds fish. Elephant moms and their kids along the channel and especially the gentle gorillas I highly recommend this company.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fast, effective, knowledgeable advice and personal service with a smile - what more can you ask for?
Anza found and booked us a great safari holiday at Lion Sands River Lodge at very short notice in the peak holiday season, which was no mean feat in itself. She was helpful, knowledgeable and very responsive to requests and queries, both by phone and email, and the safari delivered on all fronts : great accommodation, food, and animals!
This is the fifth or sixth time I have used Go2africa for bespoke holiday arrangements in South Africa, and they have been consistently excellent in their recommendations, personal service and delivery on promises. I thoroughly recommend Anza and the rest of the team!