50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional service recommending excellent game parks and superior guides
From initial enquiries response was extremely efficient with alternatives and recommendations being provided quickly, all correspondence and payments were handled professionally. The safari tours were fabulous and one slight hiccup with exit transport from a remote site was handled with extreme professionalism without interrupting the enjoyment of our stay or game drives. Arrangements were seamless, drivers exceptional on the rough roads, ensuring that passengers were as comfortable as possible. There was no sense of 'keeping to a schedule', but we did have a timeline and our guides were extremely efficient at getting the most out of every day. All guides used were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in all regards. Also, the staff at all lodges were top class and treated our party of six like we were important to their day and wanted us to have a good time in their country. Kisima Tours has our top recommendation.
US
A dream vacantion
Our trip to Namibia was marvellous.
We travelled as a family with two kids (12 and 13 year old).
Self driving was easy enough, although some roads can be bad (Sesriem to Swakopmund f.e) . Take an extra spare tyre! One should never underestimate the distances. With kids you need several stops of more than one night, otherwise driving will be to much for them.
Although July is a busy month, it never felt crowdy. During the day and on the road you're almost always alone!
Accomodations and food are more than excellent, at least you get much more value for money then in Europe.
Namibia is a very varied country with stunning landscape. Getting close to the animals is very impressive and an experience we (and certainly the kids) will always remember.
And finally, the support and advice ofSafarihub (Sabina Hekandjo) is more then perfect. I wished everyone would answer mails that quick and informative!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable adventure
Travel for Change Kenya did an amazing job providing me with an unforgettable experience through the Massi Mara as well as facilitated the process of connecting my time and energy in Kenya to impacting social change in the country. All the around, one of the best experiences of my life!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Very professional, Daniel responds to emails on time. Worth the experience. We had an excellent driver.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrible choice to sub-contract the Tanzania portion of our Trip
We recently went on a Safari (Kenya and Tanzania) with SafariBookEvolution. These guys can handle Kenyan safari alright, but they were not forthcoming about the fact that they don't run the Tanzanian safari themselves, and it was nothing short of a disaster as they sub-contract to Jackpot safaris (who basically give you dangerous cars, careless guides and put your lives in danger. See below the list of issues we faced. I wouldn't recommend them and can't say much for Safaribook Evolution as they but us in a very terrible situation.
Kenyan Safari issues
1) no power at destiny Eco camp for 2 days
2) no hot water at destiny Eco camp for 2 days, although we were promised.
Tanzanian Safari issues
Safety - We put our families in danger. Don't risk it!
1) Car's door kept opening right in the middle of game drives and on the highways endangering our families.
2) The car's open top literally fell on us which could have killed all of us. Thankfully we were sitting at that time.
3) Car broke down in the middle of forest. And the driver had least concern for our safety. A speeding vehicle nearly crashed on our car.
4) We were lost in the jungle of for four hours with the driver George not having a clue about where we were. He didn't even have the mobile number of the Kati Kati camp.
Value for Money - Zero
5) We paid a lot for the Kati Kati camp's luxury tent, but stayed there just for 8 hours in Kati Kati camp without enjoying any part of the stay. Thanks to George who got us lost in the jungle.
6) Car was small and cramped in Tz for 3 days. When we complained about this, George said he couldn't drive the other car so we ended up using the same cramped car for one more day which eventually broke down.
7) The guide/driver was very rude and arrogant, not well informed(like he didn't have the phone number of the Kati Kati camp when we were lost in the jungle.
8) The tents given to us at the flamingo hotel were so small. We had to pay $200 extra to get the rooms. Andrew (Jackpot Safari) threatened to cancel the whole safari even though he saw we had 2 small kids.
9) No binoculars for the Tz safari, although we were promised that we will be given one.
10) The itinerary was changed mid way, only one day at the Tarangire national park as opposed to two days.
11) the Tz driver has a total lack of interest with the safari, with us having to push him to go on game drives. For example we spent only 2 hours at the Lake Manyara game drive. Then we had to call the managers to get him to take us to another game drive.
12) The Tz driver only drove us around the main gate most of the time. We had to constantly push him to drive a little bit further. As soon as he shows us one thing, he will be satisfied, but we were not as we have paid a lot of money.
13) The last two days were completely useless, especially Tarangire was a complete waste of time. We didn't see anything partly because of the itinerary change. George, the Tz driver, lied to us that Tarangire will take 3 hours to reach when it took only an hour and a half.
14) The Tz driver tried to sneak into all the parks without paying for the kids
The list goes on. But there are two big things to keep in mind. First, Safaribook Evolution never informed us that they subcontract the trip in Tanzania, nor did they tell us who it would be doing our trip. In the end they are responsible for our trip and our safetey. Second, was anytime we spoke to Andrew about the problems he was not willing to discuss ways to solve them, but would simply threaten to stop the safari and abandon us in Arusha. This is very unprofessional, especially as we were only asking for what was written in the itineary and to be in a safe vehicle.
Don't use them of Tanzania!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience at a better price...
A great company, and I had a excellent experience! I met very interesting people and overall my needs were taken care of during the trip. I would recommend this company anytime as I truly believe you will have a great experience for a great price...
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From the moment we landed, El Mundo made it unforgettable
El Mundo Safaris made our trip exceptional. Staff was outstanding! They made sure we saw wildlife everywhere! They selected amazing lodges with incredible views. They took is everywhere; even places we didn't know we needed to see!They anticipate travel issues (it IS Africa!) and solved them in advance. This is my 4th trip and the best by far to Africa! Definitely a TOP shelf choice!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing holiday
We are very satisfied with all services we got from Ancient Wild Safaris.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Absolutly recomendable. Peniel, the manager, is a kindness and helpfullness host. He made us feel comfortable every moment and he prepared for us an unforgettable tour in a very short time. Special menton for Ely, our cheerful, pleasant, expert and icredible guide!
If one day i will come back i will surely contact this guys!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable and amazing safari experience with Safari Multiways. North Tanzania March 2016 -10 day
We are a couple from Spain and we enjoyed with Safari Multiways a 10-Day Camping Safari around the national parks in North Tanzania (Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengueti and Lake Natron). Wonderfull places all of them! 100% pure wildlife and african tribes culture
Having compared several offers from different safari companies, we chose Safari Multiways because is a Tanzanian local company based in Arusha and offered us a very good service for a very good price. From the beginning was very easy the communication by e-mail with Romeo, the owner, who answered all our questions and helped us very professionally to create and profile our trip. It was a private safari so it was possible for us to change or adapt the trip according to our needs or likes.
We recommend a private safari also because is much more comfortable travelling with the car. The Land Cruiser 4x4 is very big and strong, so you are plenty of space! Moreover in a private safari is easier establishing a closer relationship with the Guide and Cook.
Our guide Amos was very professional and good at his job as an excellent driver and nature guide. He can see everything!!! He found easily the animals and a lot of fantastic moments we to admire. Moreover he knows and explained us a lot of things about wild animals, birdlife, nature and african tribes cultures.
And what to say about our cook, Moses! I am still missing his delicious meals! He has cooked all the days magnificent soups and meals for us and he has taken care of us very well. In addition whenever we had a few minutes between the hours of meals he offered always us coffee, tea, popcorns... Moses also has a lot of knowledge about wildlife and Natur and always helpt us to check the birds we have seen on his bird's guide book!
For all this reasons we highly recommend Safari Multiways. Very nice and professional people giving their best for us to enjoy the Tanzanian safari experience!
It has been an unforgettable trip and we want to come back to Tanzania!
Asante sana Safary Multiways!