20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ngorongoro and kikimanjaro
We had a wonderfull time in Ngongoro with your two children, my husband had a new experience
We did see many animals living along with the Maasai people and then we proceeded to Kilimanjaro
Kinukamor water falls a natural spring water that begins from mount Kilimanjaro,this gave us a wonderfull experience on the last day our driver guide picked us up and took us to the Kilimanjaro International airport I was very happy, friendly and was always on time
So I would recommend you to book with JJ tours and Safaris
From Mwanza to Tamborani Lagoon with East African Safari and Touring Company
We have just finished a 2 week safari with East African Safari and Touring Company . We have traveled with East African Safari and Touring Company in the past and this time wanted to go somewhere we hadn't been before to see more of the country. Simon from East African Safari and Touring Company suggested we go to Mwanza.
We arrived in Tanzania and sat around Dar Es Salaam airport for the evening flight to Mwanza. Not much at the airport here, sat outside on the benches with the sun in our eyes before checking in on the Fastjet flight.
Arrived in Mwanza in the dark, small airport with a very rustic arrivals lounge! It was warm and humid. We were staying at Ryans Bay Hotel which was only about 20 minutes away. The hotel was great and we had a second story room with balcony and view over Lake Victoria.
The next day we met our guide from East African Safari and Touring Company, Bernard, and did the very short drive to the National Parks dock. It was great meeting up with Bernard as in the past he had been our guide and we shared an interest in birds! We were heading out to Saanane Island National Park to spend the afternoon with a ranger and guide exploring the park. The park launch was covered with a canopy and since it was just us and the guide we headed off straight away.
The thing that struck us most was the massive granite rocks everywhere. We were told the locals call Mwanza Rock City. It was good to get out of the water and stretch our legs on the island. Saw quite a few zebras and antelope, also a monitor lizard sun baking on the rocks.
The next day we headed off for the drive along the lake shore towards the Serengeti. This was one of my wishes, to drive through the Serengeti from near the shores of Lake Victoria to Ngorongoro.
We spent two nights in a bush camp in the Grumeti area. Lots of mud and long grass, but saw so many buffalos and elephants here. Also saw in the distance a basking crocodile. Then headed to the plains around Ndutu and Olduvai for two nights in a bush camp. These were two totally different experiences, from the valleys and rivers near Grumeti, to the long sweeping plains around Ndutu .
We especially wanted to spend some time at Olduvai gorge, visiting the museum and taking a guide into the gorge, so we asked Simon to choose a campsite nearby, and we were lucky enough to be under a small kopje about 20 minutes drive away so we could spend as much time here as possible. I had visited Olduvai on an earlier trip quite a few years ago and wanted to visit again.
We skipped Ngorongoro this time and went straight to Naitolia Camp in Tarangire. The change since our last visit was amazing, everywhere was green and so bushy with trees and shrubs where in the past was open area overgrazed. We had three nights here for some walking and game viewing. The birds there were fantastic.....I don't think you could find a better place for watching birds.
After this we went to Mkomazi National Park. We hadn't been here before. We stayed in a bush camp in the park. It was very wet which made getting around hard, but the surrounding mountains, the isolation and having the entire park to ourselves was something special. Game viewing was scarce, we did see some eland and other antelope, but the walks were fantastic.
We then drove over the Pare mountains and down to the main road. We did get lost a few times on the twisting roads and the low clouds made for interesting driving! We headed for Tamborani Lagoon south of Pangani. This is part of Tanzania’s latest Marina Park, the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park.
This is not a beach resort place! We stayed in very basic tents on the beach, surrounded by palms. We loved exploring the beach and mangrove swamps. We also did a trip out to a small sand island in a outrigger dhow and visited the Tongoni Ruins. It was a very special four nights. We had the place to ourselves, and enjoyed watching the locals go about their daily life. It was interesting watching them catch squid at night with a torch right in the shallows near the camp!
All my communication with East African Safari and Touring Company was prompt and the service we had for our whole trip was great!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tony's best Safari Guide
We have been with Tony during 11 days in November, We have been through Kwai,Moremi, Savute, & Chobe.
It was my 4th Safari & The oragnisation was perfect, Good Camping Condition, Good lodges, and An Awsome Guide !!!! Tony is the best guide that I have ever had, He know the bush like nobody, his track of the wildcats is awsome, we have seen all of them, Lepards, Lions, & Cheetahs !!!!! His Safari is a Mut do !!! I will be back with him in May 2016 for another awsome trip .
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experiences
When I made an inquery, I Always got a reply fast. Everything was arranged very well, drivers were in time every time, the excursions were great. By arriving we decided to do an extra activity what was arranged immediatly and also fitted in our program. There were 2 things I would give to the organisation. The first is that we, by arriving at the Livingstone room, were confronted that there was a dress code of which we didn't knew. That caused a awkward moment. I would suggest to mention this carefully to people who book this. We never take more than casual clothes with us on vacation. Second thing was that during the best game drive we had (the one one the Chobe River, what a great guide) was that the lunch was in an beautiful restaurant with great view, only the lunch itself was the worst we had during our whole stay. Just 2 small things, but just the difference between good and excellent.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience that exceeded our expectations!!
This being my first time in Kenya and first safari, i had such an amazing and memorable time, which truly exceeded my expectations. Sylvester was so helpful in planning our trip and creating a customized tour because there were certain places i wanted to see. I have to thank him for being so accommodating in allowing us to postpone the trip by a week because i was really sick, which gave me enough time to recover so i could enjoy the trip. Our 8 day trip took us from mt kenya to masai maara with stops inbetween. The accommodations were all excellent and comfortable, and seem to get better as the trip went on. Nicholas was our driver/guide, who was friendly, helpful, and patient (especially since we were slow moving in the mornings) and whose knowledge and passion for what he does, definitely made the trip a great experience. He tried to make sure we didn't miss out on anything, and being my first safari, it was unbelievable that i was able to see the Big Five. Thank you for a well organized trip and even accommodating a last minute tour of Nairobi. I would definitely recommend Seven By Far Travel and look forward to using them the next time i'm in Kenya.
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The beauty of South Africa was awe inspiring. Also received fascinating and eye opening glimpses int
We were impressed with how well our trip was organized in regards to flights, hotels and safari. The Portswood Hotel was lovely. Excellent service in the best part of town. The Safari was excellent. Again very well organized. We were a little bit taken back when we got to the Outlook Lodge in Joberg. There was no one who really took the lead on telling us how things worked. We had to ask questions about everything and they seemed irritated. In the end we got on fine but would have preferred an upscale hotel after three nights in the bush.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day safari in February
Me and my wife had an amazing time on this trip to kRuger national Park. We got to see a lot of animals including the big five it was such a fascinating trip and well worth the experience much greater than I expected the food that Ryan cooked for us was also excellent .my wife and I enjoyed every moment we got to see lions feasting on a buffalo A pack of wild dog giraffes elephants and even a leopard. The views were astonishing and Ryan was a excellent tour guide and he was very knowledgeable he explained to us the history and the nature of the wild animals . I definitely recommend to book with this tour operator to anyone that is interested in a safari!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Etosha National Park by Anna Wikman
Among the park's we visited, Etosha NP was by far the best. A lot of animals, long drives and many options of waterholes, many spots of the Etosha white goast Elephants and lion cubs.
An experience everyone should do!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
For sand lovers <3
Driving from Windhoek to Sesriem entrance gate was one of the most liberating things I'v done in a long time. We rented a 4x4 Toyota Hilux in Windhoek, packed out things and drove into the wild. No guide, only our guide book.
First stop was Desert camp in Sossusvlei, just outside theNamib Naukluft National Park entrance . The camp has a gas station next door equipped with cold beer, ice cream, bbq stuff and outside the store by the camping tables a mist raining over you when you're eating your ice-cream. Big plus in the heat.
Gates open between 6.00-6.45am (depending on season), but be at the gate at least 15-20 min before. We came just 5 min before and had a whole caravan before us waiting at the gate.
The morning drive was just amazing, no pot holes, red dunes, a few oryxes running in the sun rise. We drove to the Sossusvlei area to do the morning desert drive, prepared to do it ourselves in out powerful 4x4. Arriving to the end of the tarmac road though we spotted the first 4x$ stuck in the sand, we quickly decided to take the park service. No doubt would it been fun to drive around in the sand, but the heat comes quickly and if you want to save time and energy, take the service.
Hiking in the sand is tough, bring water, sun screen and a hat. Arriving to Deadvlie we spotted a beautiful fashion shooting taking place, which says something about the scenery. If you are planning to hike up the Sossusvlei dune, do that in the early morning.
Solitaire is a great stop on the way, great coffee and apple cake and a lot of vintage cars having out in the back ground makes great scenery.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Namibia by Anna Wikman
Namibia is tourist friendly, infrastructure is great maps are good. It's a perfect country to do it your self in.