CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience with organized guides
I had a wonderful trip with Prime Safaris, biking through Rwanda and Uganda. The guides were well-organized, and very kind, patient and accomodating. The rustic lodges we stayed at exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort and atmosphere.
I thoroughly enjoyed both of the hikes we did on the trip, one to see the golden monkeys and the other to see the gorillas in the Impenetrable Park. Other highlights of the trip included cycling through Queen Elizabeth Park, where we had the opportunity to see an assortment of wildlife, including elephants and buffalos, and cycling through Lake Mburo National Park, where we saw giraffes, zebras - just to name a few . It was a lot of fun!
A well-organised, exciting and nature-filled experience
We booked a 5-night trip with Hello Tanzania, travelling in February 2019, and it was a fantastic experience that we would thoroughly recommend.
We were met on time at Dar es Salaam airport and the same guide accompanied us from there until the end of our trip. We went to Selous where we saw lions, leopard, elephants, wild dogs and a whole host of other beautiful animals amidst stunning scenery. We also had a memorable day in Udzungwa, hiking and swimming in the waterfall. We were just the two of us throughout the whole trip and the guide was flexible to our timings and requests. The days planned were intense and we are glad we stayed behind in Selous for an extra day to enjoy Jimbiza camp for an extra night, rather than move on quickly after just one day. Hello Tanzania were flexible to this request during the planning stages, which deviated from their original proposal.
The Hello Tanzania guide was extremely experienced and clearly very passionate about the wildlife. His calm nature, expertise and passion contributed heavily to the success of our trip. His incredibly keen eye even managed to spot a 20cm-long chameleon as we traveled at speeds greater than 30km/hour en-route to the accommodation. The leopard, the vulture feeding frenzy, and the fish eagles were personal highlights spotted by our guide.
In the pre-travel correspondence, Hello Tanzania were flexible to our many requests, they were incredibly helpful, friendly and easy to converse with over e-mail. Paying large sums of money to a small company in advance of travel can be nerve-wracking, especially when Hello Tanzania weren't always quick to respond (it took them 5 days to confirm they had received our money, for example). The nature of e-mails received from Hello Tanzania leading up to our trip was informal, with notably broken English and grammatical errors. Do not let this dissuade you from what was a well-organised, experienced service delivery on the ground in Tanzania. Whilst a quick online translator/ spell-checker would increase the professionalism of the e-mail correspondence in staff members’ second language, we are glad that we chose Hello Tanzania and trusted them with our deposit and upfront payment.
In short, Hello Tanzania delivered a well-organised and action-packed trip for us. The main contact was incredibly easy to work and plan with in the build up to our departure. We will remember our holiday for many years and are glad that we went with Hello Tanzania.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good organised and we felt safe and comfortable all the time. James was excellent driver/guide.
Communications through mail worked well. Got receipt on payments. Picked up at right time and Kibo safari camp Amboseli, where they arranged for us to stay, was very nice. They took care of our whole family all the time. They even arranged airporttransfer for us the day after the safari. If we will go on safari again we will use Seven By Far Travel.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE SUCH ATTENTION!!
We spent a great time with Smile With Us Tours in África!! We did a one day tour to Kilimanjaro and we had a wonderful time. Since the beginning, the communication with Jacob, the owner, was amazing. He was so attentious and efficient. We made a bank transfer one month before and paid the rest amount in person. Everithing worked perfectly. The day before the trip, he went with the guide Chafii to the hotel to a quick briefing about it. The trip day, the driver picked us up at the hotel and we went all together to Kilimanjaro National Park. Jacob himself, did the hiking with us. He is the kindest person on this planet!! We could see how passionate about his country and about África he is. In the end, we contracted his service to transfer us to the airport, and he gave us a special discount. So, if you need to visit the area for Safaris or Hikings, you should do it with them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
100% thrilled with Discover Africa and Matthys
My mom and I travelled to SA in March 2019. Matthys suggested the ideal lodgings for us in Pretoria (131 Herbert Baker) and safari option (Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp). We could not have been more pleased. The food and hospitality at all locations was above and beyond our expectations. All transfers were reliable and on time. The value for money was excellent. I will book through Matthys and Discover Africa again when we return.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very friendly and always trying to help . very happy with both our guys.
Very friendly and always trying to help . Very happy with both our guys. whole experience was -100 % ..
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and Memorable Journey
We joined Jerry to Kilimanjaro and Safari this February. The trip to Kili was superb. Two nights at a resort in Moshi before climbing was excellent.
Seven days to Summit of Kili was tough but the team (guides, cook, porters, etc.) took good care of us. Nice food, well sleep and services in addition to the support of our team brought us to the summit finally.
For the Safari trip, it was excellent. Animal migration is fantastic which should be seen in a life. The guides, full of information, led us to see the “Big Five” and variety of animals we cannot see anywhere else. Traveling in the Safari is tiresome but sleeping in a tent furnished like a hotel, surrounded by animals in the night, is wonderful.
Dinner like in a restaurant, our weights were not markedly reduced.
Thanks to this company for their nice arrangement that made this trip memorable!!!
US
Knowledgeably guided, nice accommodations, expert driving.
Guides went above and beyond to find every animal on the Tarengeti and Sarengeti lists! Accommodations appeared to be among the best available in each area where we stayed. Phone and email communication was good.
OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari and stuffs ever !
I would like to say thanks Karanja and George.
Me and my wife went to Kenya for 4days to visit Masai mara and Nakuru.
It was such an amazing and unforgettable experience.
Highly Recommend "The Features Africa Journeys"
because all the stuff are very kindly and organized people.
Mr Karanja, who organized all our trip carefully even each moment to make more comfortable and efficient, we did and saw everything even though we had such a short period.
Our guide George was very professional safari guide and thoughtful.
they made this safari trips a perfect with full satisfied.
thanks again ! hope to see you!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It really was an Amazing memory
Thank you for a great safari and a great time together with Steve, our driver. We have been very happy with everything, from the first contact everything has been done very professionally and everything has been as agreed. Even when I misunderstood a detail regarding airport transfers AMS fixed it and gave it to us complementary. We are very impressed with the service and will recommend you to anyone. Steve was a great guide and would spot all the animals and tells us all about them. He is also great company and we have truly enjoyed our time together. Thanks to all of you from the whole family, we will be back.
