US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unfathomable. Outstanding!
The services were excellent in terms of the guides, drivers and coordination/communication. I had an accident which required medical attention and the company was extremely helpful in getting me to the best medical hospital and follow up assistance. I plan to return later this year now that I am better in order to complete the last half of the tour which I missed due to my accident. I found this company to be extremely organized and caring.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari Experience
I started interviewing tour operators in January and chose Amazing Safaris based on their level of communication, pricing, as well as feedback from past clients. I started planning the trip with Anne in February. Amazing Safaris has a number of package tours but I chose to customize the trip based on our criteria. Throughout the entire process Anne was extremely responsive, flexible, friendly & communicative despite the time zone difference.
We ended up with a 7-night flying safari covering multiple parks in Kenya & Tanzania flying between the parks as opposed to driving. With Anne I worked out a balanced diverse itinerary that included lodges of different sizes, a luxury tented option in the Masai Mara conservancy, as well as large and small national parks.
The lodging options as well as drivers/guides suggested by Anne turned out to be excellent. Our Kenya-based driver stayed with us for 4 nights throughout the Kenya portion. As a guide he was very reliable, knowledgeable & friendly. The Tanzania Masai Mara driver was provided by our lodge. That guide was super excellent because he knew the land well and could go off road since private conservancies don't need to follow public park rules.
I could go on about the great experience we had but the critical thing is this. We had to pay up front for the entire safari so you need to have some trust even after doing a lot of due diligence. Anne and the Amazing Safaris team made us feel secure, planned a great trip, took care of attention to detail before AND during the trip, had great follow through and all at a relatively good price.
I would highly recommend Amazing Safaris to plan your African safari! I would recommend them over non Africa based operators because they provide personal service in Nairobi and can assist with travel logistics locally while in Africa.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Focus in Africa - Kili Lemosho and Arusha National Park
Dealing with Nelson and his assistant Heather was a breeze and I would recommend them to all my friends.
Traveling is intended for some to expand one’s horizons and foster cultural change. Well my horizons were literally expanded when summiting Kilimanjaro on August 28th and seeing the moon-set and the sunrise simultaneously. Landing at Kilimanjaro International (JRO) at 9 p.m. before starting the Lemosho Route the next morning was probably not the best of ideas, but sleep is for the dead. Upon meeting our driver and being taken to the Outpost Lodge in Arusha we were warmly greeted by our main guide with his soon to be signature smile, Babaluu. I challenge you to find a better guide. We were told to be up and ready by 9 a.m. the next day.
Upon getting onto the bus and meeting the remainder of the crew along with the fantastic assistant guide, Zige (SP?), who insisted we call him ‘Andy’ instead learning bits of Swahili along the way from the whole group. Zige was a legend on the mountain and there was not a soul who did not know who he was. He always looked to be sauntering around but would make a break neck pace look comfortable and relaxing. ‘Hakuna matata’ was his statement of choice and at first it was funny but it transformed into this reassuring subconscious thought.
I won’t bore you with the details of the trek, food and accommodations were fantastic. Listen you all sleep on the same exact dirt; you don’t need to pay for the more expensive trips. This is the one to do.
On the way down we were asked if we wanted to go on a safari in Arusha National Park as well. At first I was hesitant because it is not what we came here to do, but I am glad that we did. We were able to see an elephant right when entering the park as well as giraffes 10 feet away from the vehicle. Driving through the park it seemed that all this property was designed by humans with how dramatic that change of biomes was. Fantastic yielding a diverse amount of species.
Onto the next 5 summits!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour
Last year I did a safari trip with this company, and I recommend them highly, The guide was professional and the food was excellent They very professional company and II recommend them
AE
Fantastic Tanzania experience
'Wonderul safari in Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti and the the stay in Zanzibar too. our trip were more than expected and I highly recommend staying at Mopito tented camp if you can. Our driver Ernest Msuya was fantastic, knowledgable, funny and was happy to work with our schedule. I would use this service again to Mercury Zanzibar Safari.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip
We had an awesome time with Wild Jungle Trails in Murchison Falls National Park. Klaus was an excellent guide, very informative and passionate about trying to get all the animals. Definitely recommendable!!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable experience, rich program, excellent guide
We have found Gorilla Bookings after extensive on-line search. They were quick and informative in responding, it is clear that they are really local, knowing all the details. Our driver, Charles was an excellent guide, he understood our needs and did his best in the safaris to see the most amazing animal views. The entire program was rolled out as promised.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun trip!
Klaus is an excellent guide, knows his animals in the parc and the whole trip was neatly planned.
TN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great tour and a great guide
The tour was great, Masai Mara was everything we expected it to be and more: Wildebeest, Antelopes, Cheetah, Leopards, Hippos, Elephants, Lion cubs, sunrise over the hills... Lake Nakuru was also lovely.
Gibson, our guide and driver was perfect
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Greaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great experience with Adventure Backpackers Tanzania in Masaimara.
I just booked the 3-Day safari trip to MasaiMara and I enjoyed it!!
Staffs are very kindly and helpful when I ask about safari.
Thank you Celestine & Nelson.
I reaally enjoyed safari and Nairobi :)