UA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and pleasant service. Full recommendation.
We don’t consider ourself as demanding clients but unfortunately there is always something happening to us that we have to test the flexibility of any agency that provides service to us. Nothing different in this case. We contacted Mr. Richard several weeks before our safari plans with list of needs but until the very last moment we did not know if we would get leave from our Boss so…. the decision to join safari was taken 3 days before departure. Mr. Richard is very flexible and understanding gentleman. As so is his son who helped us a lot. Because of such situation we were able to be in contact only via whatsapp and it worked perfectly! We requested a budget safari for maximum 4 days, small group (we had 4 persons in total in a car), in tents camping in parks and in three most popular parks. In fact all these criteria were met perfectly by the company. Even said that we should bring our own sleeping bags (what we did) company provided us additional sleeping bags too. It was great support as night in Ngorongoro camping (2400m above the sea) was really chilly.
We saw all possible animals close to hand (apart from rhino but it is a reason to come back later). Cheetahs and lions, as well as many other wild animals were sometimes 5 meters away from us! We saw hunting scene by two lions life in 500m away from us. And many, many more. It was a great choice to join World Tours and Safaris Tanzania and we absolutely do not regret it and recommend to anyone. They are capable to organize any kind of a tour tailored to anyone needs but in addition they are flexible and understandable for people who exceeds regular or special approach like us . Our cook and guide were very good. It is a matter of luck to see in such a short time wild animals. But our guide Frank guided us in a such good way so we were able to see it all. In addition I must say that Frank is very polite and friendly gentleman always ready to help if there is such need. I also respect his mature and responsible attitude toward wildlife and park rules. He always was reminding us that these animals are free and it is their living environment so we should behave and not feed them or be loud etc. We were not like that but I admire that despite that fact he was reminding us all these rules to protect our safety and environment. He was always next to us ready to assist.
Food was good and tasty. Our cook (I am sorry but did not remember his name) did his job excellent.
After this safari (it was our first) and experience with WT&ST company and Mr. Richard and his son we are confident that it was a great choice to select this particular company and this particular format of safari (camping) as we have absolutely great memories and experience that will stay with us forever. This company will our choice to go for Kili once we will be ready for it.
IT
35-50 years of age
Good organization before and after the trekking
From the day of arrival at the airport to departure he went all right.
The guide John and the guide were very nice, the caretakers very nice
Every morning good breakfast and overall good food
Beautiful and comfortable arusha lodge
The turn of the departure, with the flight at 9pm, we did not know how to organize ourselves but a Savannah driver came to pick us up after breakfast and took us around the city and finally to the airport.
All perfect
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kampala City Tour With Friendly, Knowledgeable Ronald
I did a 1 day Kampala city tour with Ronald and was very satisfied. Price was fair but moreover Ronald was friendly, knowledgeable, imformative and I felt safe at all times. He’s a true asset to this company and Uganda tourism as a whole.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another amazing trip !
We got to know Ajabu Adventures when we first travelled to Tanzania in 2014. It was an unforgettable trip and so we decided to go back this year. And again, the team of Ajabu put together a beautiful trip in this amazing country. Visiting the national parks with an experienced guide brings so much added value. But seeing the great migration at the Mara-river really brought tears to our eyes... So for us, the choice is easy: next year we go back to Tanzania with Ajabu Adventures !
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in Africa.
Our 5 days Safari tour is full of amazing experiences. there are 5 reasons that you should take Axis tour.
1. Fast & detailed response: even though I ask lots of questions about tour and Kenya Lennox from the office respond all the questions within 1 hours. He know everything so if you need something
2. Great care: Before starting tour Lennox double check everything like our tour date and flight schedule and so on. So we do not be worry about something you might miss.
3. Well organized tour schedule: We take 5 days Massai Mara tour. There is full of different experiences all tour schedule is so well organized and route was perfect.
4. Nice guide: Dennis is one of the best driver and guide. He know every spot where Big 5 animals are. Whenever he speed up that's the time to take a picture.
5. Good accommodation & food: We stayed two days in tent and two days in hotel. all accommodations are beyond my expectation. we can use high pressure hot water everywhere. Food is also great. I did not know Kenya food is so delicious.
With these reasons I highly recommend Axis as a Kenya travel mate.
Thank you Dennis, Lennox and Axis.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Honeymoon
Matthew came highly recommended to us by family in Canada who used his services in March during their visit to South Africa, and they sang his praises all the way.
From the first point of contact Matthew answered all our hundreds of emails and questions, with lots of patience. He proposed tailer-made options that exceeded our expectations and standards and when we finally made a decision he ensured that the lodge we chose - Mara Bushtops - offered us the best honeymoon experience we could ask for.
Our safaris and the customer service at Mara Bushtops was outstanding, the staff, drivers and spotters were very knowledgable and no request was too big. Matthew made an effort to follow up with the lodge during our stay to ensure we were having a good time. The experiences we had on our honeymoon will forever be remembered and cherished.
Thank you Matthew and Mara Bushtops for providing us with and experience of a lifetime.
CA
Disastrous Train Booking (Daud John Kiango)
I attempted to arrange for a train ticket from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam with Daud John Kiango after he responded to an online inquiry I had made through the website http://tanzaniasafariszanzibartravel.org (which I found through a link on the train travel site seat61).
I took the chance on Daud and paid $75 in advance for him to book me a ticket, which I was to pick up at the Mbeya Tazara train station. However he never followed through and after spending two frustrating days at the Mbeya Tazara booking office I was never able to get the ticket which I had paid Daud to procure for me.
I was forced to take a bus to Dar instead and Daud promised me a prompt refund. He of course never processed a refund but did send me several incoherent emails, presumably meant to confuse me.
I would avoid this company completely.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days Safari
Got picked up from airport as agreed, very good hotel (taking into account that you are in Tanzania) and we went to safari next day. 4 days in wilderness were one of the greatest experiences in my life and supported by great cook (what he did without proper electricity and only with gas bomb was unbelievable, the chocolate cake last evening almost brought tears to my eyes :D) and driver/guide David, who was fun and knowledgable at the same time, thank you very much for everything!!
... on the other hand, be prepared that you will be staying in complete wilderness in tents, so showers/toilets might be a little "Spartan"
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Come True
Our group of 8 friends went on the 8 day safari trip organized by Dickson. The beautiful landscapes of Africa are amazing especially during sun rise and sun set. We recorded 49 different animals using camera and video including cheetahs, a family of 8 lions, large harps of elephants, as well as the giant hippos in the river, lake and pond. The wild beast and Zebra migrations are magnificent. I was amazed at the number of zebras and giraffes in Masai. Our driver was Mori. He is a safe driver very nice and helpful. he also entertained us throughout the trip. the food was excellent buffet style breakfast and dinner. most lunched were picnics except first and last day. We slept in cabin style tents for two nights with shower and toilet in our room and the rest of the nights in the hotels that were wonderful and exceeded our expectations for the price we paid. This trip made my Africa Dream come true and I can't wait to go back again to see the animals! Thanks a million Mr. Dickson!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, arrangements done. Driver are energetic to show u all the big 5 of Africa
All the hotels, food including jain food was made available. Tents, Jeep and driver all services were superb.the safari tours and the hunting of the animals, the dedication of the driver made us see big 5 and made our dream come true. Thxs a lot