DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal experience - thanks to Thom!
We went on 6-day safari that was partially tailor-made and included Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Maiara, Central Serengeti, Ndutu, 2 walks with armed rangers as well as cultural interaction with the Maasai. Thom exceeded our expectations by far, was an incredible source of knowledge, highly accommodating to special wishes and changes and very responsive in the communication before and during our journey. Anytime again with Great Escapes and THANK YOU, Thom, for being such a wonderful guide and friend!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goodluck Kombe is kind, knowledgable, and respectful of all he encounters.
I highly recommend Habitat Adventures Travel for your safari experience.
We enjoyed 10 days of wonder with our exceptional guide, Goodluck Kombe. Our accommodations were lovely, but more importantly, we felt safe and cared for while exploring the wonders of Tanzania.
Our cultural experiences left us with a deep connection to the people of Tanzania. I loved speaking to the women and having substantive discussions.
This was a trip of a lifetime for us, and our trust in Goodluck was well placed. He navigated this experience for us at every turn, while educating us and encouraging our interests.
I felt like a kid at camp and returned home with a new perspective on life and my place on the planet.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
I dealt with a few different tour operators on our trip to Africa, but Nsavi was by far the best! We booked a gorilla trekking safari with them and it was absolutely incredible! Their communication was excellent, Sarah always responded promptly to my questions and emails which made booking and coordinating our trip much easier. She came and met us at our hotel before we headed to Bwindi and was great at ensuring everything with our trip went smoothly. Our guide Lambert was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the region. Seeing the gorillas was a magical once in a lifetime experience that we'll never forget! On our return to Entebbe, the flight arrived earlier then expected due to weather and the plane schedules, which was no problem. To our delight, Sarah arranged for us to go to a hotel for the day (until our flight later in the evening) where we were able to rest by the pool and have lunch, and even arranged a driver to return us to the airport. This perfectly illustrates how Sarah and Nsavi went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience on our trip! I'm really happy and feel very fortunate we were able to have such a wonderful gorilla trekking experience thanks to Nsavi!
US
Informational, friendly
Julius was great! He was willing to answer any questions we had. He was timely and professional.
TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
She is very determined.
I had a good time, but did not see much on the Safari tour. The wild animals were scarce. Saw lot of elephants. The tour guides were very cordial and dedicated making sure all went well. The Kenyans were gracious.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with best driver and guide Innocent!
We booked a seven days safari and a total of 9 days with Safari Soles.
The contact with Happiness, who put our trip together, was very professional. When we arrived in Arusha, we were picked up and taken to our first accommodation, where we had time to relax before the safari started. The next morning our guide and driver Innocent came to pick us up. We had seven wonderful days where we saw all the animals we wanted to see, thanks to the experience and motivation that Innocent had. All in all, we can recommend everyone to book Safari Soles. They did a very good job from start to finish. Thank you Happiness and Innocent.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was well organized and clear about the schedule.
We did the two day tour. We went to Tarangire and the Ngorogoro Crater. Both national parks were spectacular, especially the second day at the Crater was absolute wonderful. The nature is really special and there were a lot of animals. We almost saw them all. We stayed at a camping overnight. The tent was luxurious and the food was really good and well organized. At the end of the trip we asked if the driver could drop us off at a restaurant and this was not a problem for him. Thank you for the wonderful trip, we had a great time!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari Adventure: Exploring Kenya and Tanzania
We embarked on a trip to Kenya and Tanzania from February 16th to February 24th. In December, we reached out to Dennis to help plan our journey. Their professionalism in arranging our itinerary and accommodating our date changes was commendable. We were thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail in every aspect of our trip.
For the initial four days in Kenya, we were accompanied by our guide, James. Not only was he an exceptional guide, but also a talented photographer. His precise knowledge of ideal photography spots along our route was remarkable. For any aspiring photographers, I highly recommend James's services. Our journey took us from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, where the first game drive left us somewhat disappointed due to minimal animal sightings. However, subsequent drives in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara more than made up for it. Despite the season nearing its end and the animals migrating southward, we were thrilled to encounter herds of elephants, pride of lions, cheetahs, solitary buffaloes, and a plethora of zebras and wildebeests. We didn't enjoy the ride in the Hippo River much. We hardly spotted any hippos in the river. However, we did see numerous groups of hippos in the streams we crossed and the lakes we visited.
Our time in Masai Mara coincided with the onset of rain, adding a scenic charm to the landscapes. Nevertheless, the rainfall made our journey from Masai Mara to the Tanzania border quite adventurous. We are immensely grateful to James for safely navigating us through the challenging conditions and extend our heartfelt thanks to the rangers and cattle herders who provided invaluable guidance along the way.
From the Sirari Tanzania border, our guide Jackson was incredibly enthusiastic. As the animals had migrated to the south Serengeti, we were treated to the sight of thousands and thousands of zebras, wildebeests, and wild buffaloes, along with encounters with the big four (though unfortunately, we missed out on spotting a leopard). Despite losing our way in Serengeti National Park, we embraced it as part of the adventure. The Ngorongoro Crater was an unforgettable experience. Surprisingly, we saw more flamingos in the crater than at Lake Nakuru.
Throughout our journey, we stayed at seven different hotels over eight nights. Sarova at Lake Nakuru stood out as one of the best. The cook, Mr. Richardson, prepared for us a delicious masala dosa, which was a highlight of our Indian breakfast experience. Staying at various camps also provided unique adventures, from spotting hyenas close to our tents to waking up to the sight of giraffes nearby.
Overall, the experience was great. A big thanks to Dennis, James, and Jackson from Morning Star. Hope to see you again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari provider and guide!
We had a great experience with Jeff, our safari driver, who was very patient, an excellent driver and very friendly. The safari experience in Amboseli was amazing and the Kibo Lodge where we stayed was above our expectation!
The team at Jocky tours were very friendly with us too when we booked the tour at their office in Nairobi.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience - our dreams came true
Our experience with Shammah Wonders Safari was much better than expected. We had a 5 day tour with the best guide, Moses, who made us feel safe at all times. Everything was planned from the beginning to the end of our tour, and we couldn’t have asked for more. We had some amazing wildlife experiences and Moses knew everything about the animals, the nature and the African culture, and he told us a lot of stories during our trip. We were upgraded to a luxury lodge during our stay without any additional fees, and Justin who is head of the company, really did an effort to make our trip the best - he even helped us getting all the way to Zanzibar after the safari with both arranging ferry and transfer. Thanks again for the best safari tour. We will highly recommend Shammah Wonders Safari!
