SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Definitely worth
All know that Masai Mara is the gem, no doubt. But I was positively surprised by Tsavo West with almost no tourist, how nice it was. Tsavo East instead was quite crowdy. I liked very much also birding in Naivasha lake, many rhinos in Nakuru and hundreds of elephants in Amboseli. I did 6 national parks and 2 reservations and I still can not get enough. Kenyan national parks are amazing.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s an Amazing and (still) not touristic place
I went to Uganda with Tubale Safaris, it was an amazing trip, full of beautiful landscapes and wildlife
The gorilla experience was absolutely astonishing
MT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife Overdose!
I spent around two weeks in Zanzibar which was a mistake. The island seems to be the place to go after a game drive / safari on the mainland. I wish I had given it a miss. Zanzibar is dirty, the shop owners in Stonetown just don't leave one alone, they have no prices on anything, you have to haggle ALL the time which is very tiring. There are some lovely handicrafts for sale in the souvenir shops but why oh why are there no prices on anything? It just makes you feel like you're constantly being ripped off.
We hired a car, you have to get a driving permit (?) which costs an extra USD 10, then police are just ready to stop you on the roads and hassle you for your documents, they lie about the speed you're doing in order to get a fine off you. It just doesn't make for a relaxing holiday. The beaches are dirty, I witnessed several hotel beach boys cleaning the hotel area of the beach on a daily basis then just wheeling down the wheelbarrow full of rubbish into the sea!! What's that about? Is there no rubbish collection in Zanzibar? The sandbanks are the same, piles of tourists over for a stopover, some including lunch, so piles of plastic are left behind along with hot charcoal. It's a dump, such a shame because it could be paradise. Zanzibar clean up your act. I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The only way to swim in clean water is literally to jump off a boat into the open sea, at the snorkelling spots, which is lovely.
As for the mainland, I went on a 3 day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro which was absolutely fantastic, especially the latter. It truly is breathtaking. We saw lions feasting on a gnu, countless zebra, hippos, flamingoes, warthogs, amazing birds, elephants, buffalo, antelope and I've no idea what else. I wish I had gone on a five day safari rather than just three.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
We went on a six-day honeymoon safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. It could not have been better. We hard that it might be hard to find wildlife in January, but we were constantly surrounded by elephant, giraffes, zebras, and more. We also got within 20 feet of several lions and witnessed an incredible leopard in a tree. We got amazing photos of all of our favorite animals...plus videos of hippos fighting out in the water. It was more exciting than we had ever imagined. Most of the credit goes to our guide, Justin from Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. He was informative and also just a nice, fun guy to get to know. We can't recommend Justin highly enough. It wasn't just his engaging personality but also his friendly relations with other guides who fed him information in real-time on where animals had been spotted. He was an incredible driver, and he also just knew when it was right not to talk or chat and to just bask in the scenery and the animals. The vehicle from Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was also luxurious yet rugged. I loved standing up as we sped across the Serengeti. The hotels were also perfect...just what we needed after an active day bouncing along the roads and taking in all of the sights and sounds. Thank you to Justin and everyone at Tanzania Roadside Expeditions!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We felt the company had corrupt guides, harassed animals. We wouldn't recommend them
My family thought we were going to have a nice safari with this guy Lenny, saw reviews that he must have written himself. We arrived from our home in Paris, no one was there to pick us from airport and it went downhill from there. We feel we were charged too much money, asked for partial refund which we never have received. This guy drives so fast, my daughter got slammed onto the floor one day as he only drove like crazy from one sighting to the next, never asking us what we wanted to do, my poor daughter was covered in bruises and not even an apology. The animals seemed scared of dis guy, never again, we will not do dis company and don't recommend. Has to be more honest people out there for family vacation.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money and exceptional guide!
Great value for money we had so much fun in the 5 days gorillas and wildlife tracking tour. The gorillas are just magical:) Our guide Noah was the best! So friendly and really went above and beyond to make sure we are happy and even arranged activities not part of the original itinerary just because we mentioned it in a conversation:) really recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our operator was Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and punctual I would definitely use him again.
My wife and myself had a day trip booked with N'tee Safaris and tours on the 10 February 2024. Nteedzi was on time as we discussed very friendly and helpful during the trip. We did a morning game drive in the Chobe national park where Meshack was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the park and animals. We had a very nice lunch and Nteedzi was there guiding us through and assisting where needed. In the afternoon we had a boat trip planned which was a lot of fun.
I would definitely use him if I am planning another trip to Chope region.
BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream for Africa came true
First of all it's the best price you can get for one day safari from Zanzibar! I had a great communication with Mohammed from the agency! Even hotel pickup and drop off was included in the price. Everything thing was organized absolutely perfect! Our driver, also Mohammed, picked us from the hotel at exactly 4:00 am. At the airport other guy from the tour agency was waiting for us and the rest of the group. He arranged everything there and we took our flight to Selous Game Reserve. It was my first time with such a small plane but it was safe and wonderful experience. When we arrived, we were waited from our tour guides, that were the jeep drivers also. We were split to two off-road vehicles and our journey to the wild begins. Almost immediately we saw impalas and baboons :) After that through the whole day we saw many giraffes, antelopes of different kinds, African buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wild dogs, one hiena, wild African pigs (Pumba), many birds and the best of all, right before going back: a herd of elephants. They were so close, it was breathtaking experience! Unfortunately we didn't see any lions. And about the organization of the rest breaks, for coffee and lunch, everything was great and delicious! Definitely recommend this tour and the tour agency!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent execution and communication throughout the trip
Booked a trip for my daughter and I. The booking experience was seamless and the communication top notch. I was a little sceptical travelling with a child for such a long distance, but they made it a memorable experience . Totally recommend having your trip with them.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice
Baraka is a professional guide with plenty of patience. We had a special and interesting experience.