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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A friendly, safe and beautiful journey into the Serengeti.
The cars arrived on time in the two cars as agreed to pick the 10 of us up at the hotel in central Arusha, and from there on we really just sat back and enjoyed the whole 4 days with the friendly and knowledgable drivers. We had already booked camping inside Serengeti with another company, but our drivers worked seamlessly with the other camp and stayed there together with us free of charge on our part.
The guides were highly experienced and we saw almost all animals there are to see in the first two days. The guys knew their way around the plains very well, and always knew when we needed lunch - the food they provided on the way from Arusha was excellent by the way.
Highly recommended!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris provided my wife and I with a once in a lifetime experience.
My wife and I went on a 13 day safari with Kenya Walking Survivor’s and we were extremely happy with every aspect of the trip. Mr. Otieno is very ethical and will go to all lengths to make your trip spectacular. Our plane arrived and departed in the wee hours of the night and he provided transportation each time. We had such a great guide (Ochieng) who was focused on providing us with the best views and photos of all of the animals. He was very knowledgeable too about all of the animals and the country of Kenya. Our accommodations were top of the line. I know with Kenya Walking, you can choose to tent it, but we chose the tented camps and lodges which were very luxurious. We literally had linen table clothes and a 5 course meal out in the middle of the Serengeti when we went to Tanzania. Mr. Otieno is very accessible too. He couldn't be more attentive to his clients. The food at all of our lodges and tented camps included a wide variety of Western food and some African selections. It was delicious. They will provide all the bottled water for you on your safari. He really listens to the clients’ feedback too. I cannot stress enough how nice these tented campsites are. It was like we were the rich and famous on a safari. He said he negotiates rates, so he can get them much cheaper than if the customer books it directly. I was afraid since his rates were lower than the other companies that I would get subpar experience, but that wasn't the case at all. Overall, I would rate our experience as 5+++! You can’t go wrong with this company.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, cheap and very friendly staff.
I was travelling alone to Arusha and had only few days there and really wanted to attend a safari trip and they arranged the safari very well for me according to my limited time. I am very happy with the safari and I saw even more than was promised and the driver and the cook were nice with good food. The driver was well known about the animals and was interested in the safari as well and he was the one that always found the animals first and then all the other drivers came to our place. We had the chance too see many of the animals very close and got to know very much about them.
The director was very friendly and professional. He helped me a lot with the planning, the airport pick up and my last night stay in Arusha and was always looking care of me. I would definitely recommend the Oltumure Tours & Safaris. They are cheaper than other companies and better!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari
Our group did an 8 day safari with a couple of extra days in Nairobi. Image Travel did an excellent job of arranging everything - all we had to do was show up at the airport and they took care of everything else. Our drivers/guides were wonderful to be with, very professional, and knowledgeable. We saw everything, including the wildebeest crossing the Mara (twice) and the very hard to find leopard - got my Big 5 T-shirt and can wear it proudly and honestly. All the hotels/lodges we stayed at were superb - great service and the food was wonderful.
Overall and absolutely wonderful experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
These guys rock!
We had a 4 day safari with these guys (just 2 of us and the driver) and as the other reviewers have mentioned peter was really good at setting us up with a personalized trip. We went to tarangire, serengetti and nongorogoro crater and we saw everything I could possibly have hoped for (and a hyena kill from about 2 meters away that I'm gonna have trouble forgetting! :P). Our guide, Glaizer (Who went by the nickname Six) was an absolute hero, as knowledgeable as you could wish for and very chatty and friendly and a great sense of humour. He was an ex mechanic too so we felt very safe in his skills to keep us going, would def recommend asking for him if you go with these guys.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Erasto is the best of all guides; educated, interesting, thoughtful, and a wonderful person.
E&H surpassed all of my expectations. Erasto provides the ultimate guiding service in every way, and was constantly making sure we were having the best time. The accomodations and the food were among the best in Tanzania. But the quality of the guide is what can make the safari super special, and that is what Erasto brings to it. He is a college educated Masai warrior whose knowledge of the animals, as well as the culture and history of Tanzania is simply amazing. His English is completely fluent, and he was great to be with.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Time with Elkan Safaris!
Elkan Safaris lived up to all of our Safari expectations! Payment was simple and straightforward. We payed part before hand and the rest when we arrived. Victor went out of his way to pick us up from the airport and ensure we made it to our hotel safely. He also accommodated us in a wonderful hotel before and after the Safari which was so generous of him. Our Safari guide, Omar, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! The 5-day Safari was a truly unforgettable experience and we saw way more than we ever expected to see! I am truly thankful for everything Elkan Safaris did for us both during our Safari as well as afterwards. Every step of the way making sure that we enjoyed ourselves and experienced everything we wanted to experience!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fabulous 8-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Oldupai Gorge, Serengeti, and Arusha
My family and I just returned from a 8-day safari to Tanzania, scheduled by Awaken To Africa. What a trip! This was my fifth African safari, though first in Tanzania, and my first with Awaken to Africa.
We arrived in Tanzania from the U.S. via Amsterdam, where we were met by Farida who quickly got us through the visa formalities. We then began our week-long journey wth Steven, our guide and friend.
All in all, Grace at Awaken to Africa put together the total package: just enough comfort while still camping, great food, great places, and the secret weapon: Steven our guide. We all hit it off so well for the whole week. He saw things while driving, that I couldn't see even on my telephoto lens. Besides his extensive knowledge of wildlife of all kinds, he's just a lovely guy and a great dinner partner. By the time we left, it was like seeing off an old friend, which he became over the week. The whole week was as great as it could have been: photographs and memories for a lifetime.
Grace selected great lodges and camping facilities in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. At Ngorongoro Crater at the Rhino Lodge, we found a large elephant just off our back porch. Saw lots of wildlife (black rhino), both in the crater and out the back door of our Rhino Lodge rooms.
Drive to Oldupai was rough but the Gorge itself fascinating. The Serengeti was noteworthy for its beauty, great weather, a magical leopard encounter, and a similar lion encounter. The Serengeti Angkata Camp staff were unbelievable: very hard working and customer focused. (My personal favorite site).
Back in Arusha after a flight from Seronera, Grace scheduled a great lunch at River House and Shanga, which were another huge hit with my guys. Shanga is a project employing handicapped people making very desirable crafts, on the lovely grounds (no pun intended) of a former coffee plantation. Grace scheduled a day room to clean up prior to our flights back to Amsterdam for a day before proceding back to the U.S.
As we were sitting in the Amsterdam sun, drinking Amstels, we reflected on our favorite parts, places to stay, etc. Interestingly, all 4 of us had different favorite momements, different camps, etc.
Grace put together the total package: just enough comfort while still camping, great food, and great places. The whole week was as great as it could have been: photographs and memories for a lifetime.
I couldn't recommend her more highly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This was a holiday and 5 star service very impressed well done Kyle and team
The entire experience was wonderful, truly would recommend to any personal
We would defiantly recommend to all
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip!
We had an amazing 3-day safari trip to the Murchison Falls with Matoke Tours! Great guide, beautiful lodge with delicious food and quick communication when booking the trip. I would definitely recommend Matoke Tours!