AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect Safari experience
Starting from the booking at home until the last day of our 4-day safari trip it was an absolutely perfect and amazing experience. The guys from Suricata are absolutely professional and at the same time such incredibly caring hosts!
Damian our driver and guide was so great. He knew everything about the amazing places we visited and also about the animals we saw. On top of that he created such a nice atmosphere in our group, we just loved it. The lodges we were staying at were great and also the food we got during the day created by our chef-cook Tito. We definetly recommend to do at least 3-4 days to see all the different places.
The organization around was perfect - thanks to Mr. T and Daniel from Suricata. We did not need to care about anything as they were so great.
We would definetly recommend Suricata as we could compare it to other client's experiences with other companys.
Thanks a lot for everything to the whole Suricata team!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guides were amazing! They were knowledgeable, flexible, had great English skills and personable.
This was a trip of a lifetime! I went on a Safari with a group of 10 of us, and I can honestly say this group was the best. Each safari driver was knowledgeable about the animals, the terrain, and keen on the specific things our group wanted to see (we had some birders in our group and others interested in seeing the big cats, and they went out of their way to find it). It was worth every dollar, I can’t recommend this group enough.these people at the end of my trip were true “rafikis”. Asante sana! Long live África and all of its beauty!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable and truly amazing trip, thanks to the team at Shanjoy
Patrick and his team at Shanjoy were excellent from start to finish, and I would 100% recommend them. They really care about making your holiday great - I made a change to the itinerary before going, and also added on an additional game drive for the final day at quite late notice - we had a late flight from Nairobi so I was keen to make the most of it. Joseph (our guide in Kenya) and Harun (our guide across the border in Tanzania) were both phenomenal and made every effort to make the experience amazing.
I had made some other enquiries of larger companies and found they were quite one-size-fits-all, but the service from Shanjoy was personalised and thoughtful,. Even a little thing like helping us find a replacement camera charger on the first morning wasn't too much trouble, and made the whole trip so smooth from start to finish. Everything was on time, communication was great and the trip was great value for money (some of our experiences were priceless).
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing organisation and attention to detail. I would fully recommend Achieve Global Safaris to mana
This was to be a trip of a lifetime. I was returning to Uganda after 60 years absence and dragging my son along for a trip down memory lane. The tour was tailor made to include all the places I had grown up in and places I had visited. Jolie at Achieve Global Safaris was excellent at making all the arrangements at some strange places off the tourist route such as the Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal and the Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. She did an excellent job of making sure the itinerary flowed smoothly, even when my bag was left behind at Manchester!
We had a superb driver Joseph who was completely unfazed by the atrocious driving in Kampala and other major cities and dealt with the crazy boda-bodas with calm, patience and skill. Joseph also put up with my strange requests to visit my old Nakasero Primary School, Port Bell on Lake Victoria, where I used to fish as a 9/10 year old and he seemed to have a sixth sense where the game was located. We saw two leopards, one on an early morning game drive and another up a euphorbia cactus tree. We also had two huge male lions come and slump down in the shade of our Landcruiser for the shade. I could have reached down an scratched them between the ears!
It was a fabulous two weeks and my son has also fallen in love with Uganda and vows to return. I will be forever grateful to Jolie, Joseph and Achieve Global Safaris for their support and amazing kindness. They are the BEST!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organization, communication and planning.
We had a most amazing experience, I never thought we would be able to afford a safari but we had a sixteen day adventure at a very reasonable cost. The lodging was all fun, well run and beautiful. Love the bush camps. We had the best guide ever. Leslie took great care of us and found every animal and bird you could want to see. So many birds! It was a dream to be riding through the grand landscape searching for the next surprise.
We added on a balloon ride over Ndutu that I would highly recommend, worth every penny. Also the cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu was so good.
All the details came together without a hitch. Terrific and highly recommend. Thank you Brenda, Leslie and Noel(sp?) truly a trip of a lifetime, but I want to come back!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, responsive, and put together a great time
From the moment I messaged them 3 months before arrival, they were very responsive, at the latest within 24 hours.
I was traveling solo and hoped to be paired with a group, but they do not combine groups. I stick with this company because my friends had recommended them, and they did not disappoint. It was a bonus to be solo because I received extra attention and assistance I may not have in a large group. My guide Steve and the team were incredibly experienced, guiding me to the top via Marangu route 5 days safely.
CL
Inept and dishonest company. Never received even one explanation or excuses.
Soul of Tanzania is a scam. Poor service, bad information, rather none, very manipulative situations, change prices, while traveling we never got a local emergency phone where we can claim , for this we were always given a Sales Office phone in London!!! ,distant many hours of flight. We asked for the address of the office in Tanzania, which we were denied it repeatedly Soul Of tanzania post a POBOX, and the phone they post on the internet never answered. We wanted to talk to this Jose, who never wanted to give us his last name, a man who calls himself ridiculously "Travel Designer" who for our misfortune took from the beginning our booking and who has no idea what it is to attend a passenger who goes for the first time to Africa. Jose sends the customer where he wants, ignores the passenger’s wish, he charges a crook for air tickets inside Kenya and lies when it comes to fixing problems. He sent us to bad hotels , another under construction, denied us that there was an airport near Ngorongoro in order to take us, against our wishes ,by land from the volcano to Kilimanjaro airport, finishing us by buying directly our air tickets Lake Manyara/ Kilimanjaro to the air company. We ended up booking directly the hotel in Nairobi because the one that José quoted us was a plague and very expensive . In Nairobi we asked him to reimburse us a significant amount of money that he overcharged us before we left the hotel, so we could pay the bill, but Jose did NOT fulfill his commitment, He refused to talk to us and reimbursed us at the hotel in Masai Mara because it was convenient for him. On arrival in Masai Mara charged us for moving to the hotel, in circumstances that transfers from the air field to the hotel were provided by the hotel and "are free" .. In short, DO NOT look to be scammed into services by these companies. . They operate Kenya through another company, which is called Spirit of Kenya, which is also a disaster; this company denied us the phone of the so-called travel designer responsible for "organizing our trip" in Soul of Tanzania. We needed to talk to him quickly, not once but several times and Joseph never showed his face but always hid. A scoundrel. We raised a complaint to the INDABA association of African vajes agents that never answered us because, after we knew, these two agencies do NOT belong to those official organizations therefore any claim falls into the void. We wanted to write to a newspaper in Nairobi but it wasn’t very effective either.
Brizzi Family , five people, Kenya and Tanzania, June 2013
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best 3 days Safari
Our three-day itinerary was perfectly crafted to showcase the best of Tanzania. Throughout the thrilling safari in the national parks,our knowledgeable guide made sure we didn't miss any of the incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, and giraffes. It was like stepping into a real-life nature documentary!
We also visited the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. The landscapes were jaw-dropping, and we had the chance to see a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat. Our guide shared fascinating information about the ecosystem and the importance of conservation efforts.
From start to finish of this trip, the team at African Savannah Trekkers was incredibly fun and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure that we had an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were comfortable, the meals were delicious, and the entire staff was friendly and attentive.
I can't recommend African Savannah Trekkers enough. They truly know how to create an adventure that combines fun, professionalism, and an authentic experience of Tanzania's natural wonders. If you're looking for an unforgettable trip, they're definitely the ones to go with!
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
First safari from my life and it was wonderful.
Meijo take care of everything during the safari, my guide Michael , it was great
I recommend Meijo, for sure I will return and I will do with Meijo. Thank you for everything. Obrigado.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super service, great safari.
We had a great 4 day trip to Tarangere and Ngorongoro. Adam organised it very well.
Our driver-guide totally understood our needs, as we are seasoned safari people, interested in beetles and birds as much as the usual animals. We had some super predator sightings anyway. A good choice of camps, fine value, good fun times, altogether an amazing safari!
Efficient service.
We felt well cared for.