NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and well organized Safari!
The wildlife was unbelievable, we saw more then twenty elephants more then twenty lions, and lots of giraffe's, buffalo's gazelle's, hippo's, rhino's, pumba's, monkees and so on. We had a nice guide, talked a lot in english. He knew a lot about wildlife and the parks. We had a very good cook, good meals three times a day! Four days riding in the beautiful parks in a good jeep, good tent with comfortable matresses. We enjoyed the Safari a lot! An unforgatteble experience thanks to Wildroot Safari!!
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent memories
We arrived from Tanzania few days ago and already miss this country. We had a wonderful vacation thanks to our charming guide Anthony who was excellent driver, we felt really safe with him.
We arrived late night of the 10th of February to Kilimanjaro Airport and he met us and picked up from airport.
We spent 4-days on safari- Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara. We saw so much animals- cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, sebras, hippos..... etc. We were very lucky to see black rhinos!!!
Before our trip I wasn´t quite sure, will it be safe or will it be interesting for our 10yrs old boy. But Tonny (our driver) became very good friend for us, he gave good advices and we learned so much about animals and birds.
During our safari we had accomodation in lodges and semi-luxury tents. All those places and their meals were excellent.
I really recommend this company if you are planning your vacation in Tanzania! We got excellent memories!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Yvonne Jandles is the best!
What a fabulous experience! From the first of my many email queries until the end of our visit, Yvonne Jandles proved knowledgable, flexible, and upbeat. Her expert guidance and superb organization allowed my daughter and me to make the very most of our too-short trip to Zimbabwe. From a Zambezi River sundowner cruise, to experiencing Victoria Falls on foot and by helicopter, to transport to and from the airport and our Hwange game drives, Yvonne's itinerary kept us active and enthralled but never rushed. She pointed us to some good restaurants and craft markets, and shared so much interesting information as she chauffeured us around. She even added an elephant-back safari with less that a day's notice. I highly recommend Routes Through Africa and Yvonne Jandles to anyone traveling anywhere RTA operates!
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Barney at Funtimetours was really good in organising us a tour
We couldn't get into our original Safari lodge so Barney recommended Pondoro Lodge to us. It turned out really great. The lodge was clean, safe and wonderful and the food was world class. The staff are the best and the trackers did their best to find the animals every game drive...they were outstanding. We loved it and will be back.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We could not expect a better service than what Nature Responsible Safari Company provided us.
It is often said that a safari greatly depends on the quality of the safari company; and Nature Responsible Safari Company is definitely the responsible for the memorable success of our 12 days safari tours in Northern Tanzania. I am also adding that a great company is due to a great manager and Fransisca is that one. From the first contact, through all the planning process, up to the welcome at arrival everything was made by Fransisca to make our holidays being at the best.
During the preparation phase Fransisca continuously made her best to understand my wishes and propose me a program that suits them. She was proactive, as I asked for a canoe safari on Manyara Lake, she checked the water level was sufficient, then came back to me with another alternative at Arusha NP. She also proposed me several options with different prices.
At arrival, she came to meet us at the hotel in Arusha prior to leave for the safari trip. She even offered us some Masai sheet!
Our guide was highly experienced and able to spot animals from far. He clearly understood we were not there for rushing from one spot to another and could spend 1 hour or more at same place as long as the spectacle there has worth.
I can only recommend Nature Responsible Safari Company to everyone.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I would not go anywhere else....
My first trip with African Encounter was about 12 years ago. Elaine and Patrick provided knowledgeable, personalized, professional, detailed advice and trip planning. I was a first-time visitor to South Africa and that was my first safari. My experience was so outstanding that I've engaged African Encounter as my sole travel provider and willingly recommended them to friends and business associates.
I cannot overstate how happy I am with this company. They treat me as if I am their only customer and have never steered me wrong. I use Elaine and Patrick to plan my travels one to two times per year with absolute confidence. They know their business hands-down! I will continue to trust them with my travel needs and unequivocally recommend them to anyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous
From being picked up to being dropped off we had an unforgettable experience. Our guide Nick was just brilliant, he was so patient (same questions being asked over again), his knowledge was phenomenal, he went out of his way to make sure we saw lots of animals even though it was the rainy season. We were very well looked after throughout and there was much hilarity mistaking rocks for animals! Can hardly wait for another holiday in South Africa and the Kruger. Well done Wildlife Safaris, top class company.
Simple and Enjoyable
My colleagues did a safari tour to Africa in January,it was a 10 day safari where we covered two countries;Uganda and Kenya.In Uganda it was so much fun, where we went to visit the mountain gorillas. With a good driver guide Charles in Uganda it was so great…..TRhanks to KWSS for a safari well organized.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attention to details and great guide made for a wonderful trip.
Went to Uganda with Matoke, 10 day tour. Wim provided many details during the planning of the trip regarding travel times (very difficult without local knowledge), camp and food accommodations, and activities. I was able to tailor the whole trip to my desires, and everything went beautifully. My guide was Musa, a long time guide, with lots of local insight to the culture, landscape, flora and fauna of Uganda. He clearly takes pride in being Ugandan, and travelling alone with him for 10 days was informative and always pleasurable. Our schedule included many long days, and Musa endured them all with a smile. I would not hesitate to recommend Matoke to anyone considering African travel, and would ask for Musa specifically if I return to the area.
Steve
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari