35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SCAM- avoid at all costs!!
Rama the owner is a very smooth communicator, and it’s easy to be very impressed with his handling of your booking and answering your questions, etc. But despite trusting him a lot, he completely scammed us.
First, take a look at the reviews he has on TripAdvisor, Google, and SafariBookings. Pretty impressive review scores. But take a closer look at the reviews themselves. Do many of them appear fake? Are they written mostly by reviewers with only one review, written by other local safari operators and/or have poor grammar? Are some of them written by “Rama Mo” himself pretending to be a customer?
Our first clue that something was amiss was when we tried to find the office that Rama claims to have. He told us specially what building his office was in (it’s also marked on Google maps in this prestigious location). The office does not exist.
Once we realized this, we asked to see the car that was “being repaired” as part of his story. This was the night before we were to leave on our trip. During the trip to see the car (which was honestly bring repaired as described, but based on its condition did not appear ready for departure the next day) we talked casually to him about our trip and how excited we were (that it was our honeymoon).
One hour after he returned us to our hotel, he sent a group WhatsApp text including an unknown person saying that his “business partner” (really just one of his drivers posing as his “partner”) was unsatisfied with the price Rama has agreed to and that the trip (which was to start the next day) would be 3x more expensive!! When I protested that we had agreed to a price weeks ago (Rama had gone so far as to specify what kind of USD bills to bring and I had sent him a picture of the bills laid out on a table), they refused to even acknowledge the deal they had agreed to. It was clear that they decided to take advantage of the information we had given them — that we were on our honeymoon- to try to extort us for 3x the price. How messed up is that?! The trip is now ruined and Rama has been increasingly dishonest in trying to justify this 3x price increase (we’re talking about thousands of dollars). It’s actually been quite embarrassing as Rama has repeatedly made new claims and I just keep responding with a screenshot of previous messages he sent contradicting his new lies. Avoid at all costs!!!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wow
Communication was perfect, service was wonderful,they exceed my expectations and the safari was smooth and relaxing I wish to thank the Grayton community for their hospitality.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience
Safari Multiways is a highly reliable company. They provide us a 9 days tour way beyond our expectations. We saw a lot of animals thanks to Omari (our guide) and his incredible skills on spotting them. We felt safe with him, he knows very well the roads and how to behave close to the animals. We learned a lot by his side. Him and Dogo, (the cook) worked hard on helping me organizing a birthday party for my husband. It was great, they were so friendly and they fully managed to make this trip one of the best of our lives.
The camping gear and the car are clean and comfortable.
Due to Covid situation, there are not many visitors at the moment in Tanzania, so this make a perfect opportunity to travel there in good and safe condition. The facilities are very clean and cautious. I really recommend this destination, and especially experiencing a tour with Safari Multiways
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Timely, organized, affordable and the best service received
Everything was very well organized though under short notice. The driver,patrick, was conversant with the whole drive and we'll informed of the species found. The drive was superb and comfortable. Did not experience any problem along the way. The guide/driver made sure we at least saw all the animals found there and had a wonderful time while there.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of my lifes best experiences
Tom was more than a guide for us.
He became a part of our little group of four and he was very good at what he does. In the beginning of our five day safari he asked us about wich animals that we had on our wish list so that he could make a plan and a good rout for each and every day so that we didnt miss anything.
And we did actully get to see each and every one of the animals on our wish list throu out the safari. In the beginning of every day before take off he explained what we would do that day and if anyone of us had a question tom always had the answer and that gave us a fealing of securety.
Tom always was aware of our soroundings and of our safety. He gave us a feeling that he always had everything under controll and that is very important quality in a safary guide i think because if the tourguide is not so sure about things that makes you as a passanger very unsecure and that takes away alot of the experience. Tom got us to encounter the animals from very close distance like 2 meters from a cheetah.
I souldrottningen say that tom gets 11/10 points for his knowledge and experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime safari brilliance
Tangerie, Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater 4 day camping Safari
- Firstly the time in the parks & the variety of parks is amazing. The completely different viewing experiences offered by the different parks are well worth the travel. Being there in December we got the great wildebeest migration through the Serengeti plains, Tangerie offered climbing lions, and the Ngorogoro Crater was the most spectacular landscape I’ve witnessed, packed with animals. We even had a little trip to meet some local Masai on route.
- The ease of the trip was fantastic, we didn’t have to think about anything as food, water, accommodation and guiding was all included. A nice touch was that we got the night before accommodation included & didn’t need to book a taxi afterwards as we were dropped off at the location of our choice (within reason!)
- Bryson - our driver - was brilliant. Super personable, patient and was like a walking encyclopaedia with the animals. If you asked a question, 9/10 times he had the answer and he was also brilliant with spotting where the action was and picking up on animal behaviours. The car was also so helpful for having the height to see everything that he showed us & spot for ourselves.
- Peter - the chef - made great food for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. We were always full and he was amazing, waking up at 5am to get a cooked breakfast to us before morning drives.
- For the camping accommodation we got upgraded for 2/3 nights. We stayed overlooking lake Manyara and the sunrise was beautiful. Then in the Serengeti, hearing elephant and hyena through the night and then we camped on the edge of the crater with buffalo and a stalk for company.
- Nelson was brilliant with communication throughout, organised the trip so nicely and even found my sunglasses that I left in day 2 accommodation and delivered them to me in Arusha a few days later!
Thank you so much Team Focus in Africa. Me and my wife will never forget this experience.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding adventure
Thinking of going to hike Kilimanjaro or go on a safari? Consider Almighty Kilimanjaro as your guide. They were terrific in ALL aspects of my adventure to Tanzania. 100% of our 10 hikers made the summit. My safari was spectacular and I had a great time viewing the wildlife in 4 national parks including the Serengeti.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second time with Amazing Africa
After our first trip with Amazing Africa we knew we would come back :-) We chose a trip through Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa and it was perfect. Our children surprised us together with Amazing Africa with excursions and flights over VicFalls - and without us knowing, it was perfectly arranged. A perfect surprise. We loved every day and are definitely coming back!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first time in Africa - and it was perfect
My husband and I decided to go to South Africa for the very first time and we chose to book with Amazing Africa. Our choice couldn't have been better. It was the perfect organization for us. The choice of hotels, guides and activities was perfect and we had the best time here. We will definitely come back!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip for us!
As promised, we would come back and Amazing Africa organized our second trip for us. We travelled through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa and it was a great experience. Each hotel was carefully chosen so we could get the best out of our holiday. It is definitely the best tour operator to chose and I will continue to come back (of course only organized with Amazing Africa).