CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great orangnization，experienced Guide
Our guide gave us a fantastic safari. On the first day, we saw lions, wildebeest, and antelopes, and on the second day, we saw cheetahs—the children were thrilled!
The hotel arrangements were also excellent. The luxury tents we stayed in during the safari were very unique, and the calls of spotted hyenas at night helped us fall asleep. The hotel food on the last night was a bit lacking, but Alex, the owner of Whistling, was incredibly kind and personally treated us to a meal as an apology. Although it wasn't his fault, we were very grateful for his kindness, which made our safari a wonderful experience!
(automatic translation from Chinese)
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A First Trip to Africa That Stole Our Hearts - Thank You, Meru Slopes!
Our 7-day safari with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris for the wildebeest calving season was truly the trip of a lifetime! From our first interaction, Gift was incredible, meticulously planning every detail of our private itinerary and making us feel completely at ease. I wanted to choose a company based in Tanzania and Gift answered every question I had.
The level of personal care was outstanding. Josef, our transfer driver, made our arrival and transitions through Arusha effortless. Gift met us on our arrival night to discuss logistics and answer any questions we had. He encouraged us to learn by asking, about Africa and Tanzania. Our game drive guide and driver, Jacob, was the absolute star of the trip. Whether we were navigating the rugged, baobab-filled landscapes of Tarangire or descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, his expertise ensured we had the best possible views of the Big Five. We felt incredible in his skilled hands throughout the entire journey.
The accommodations Gift chose for us were perfect and varied:
* Under the Shade Safari Lodge (Arusha): A peaceful base to start and end our trip. The hospitality was warm, and it was the perfect place to relax after our flights.
* Farm of Dreams Lodge (Karatu): We loved the quiet, palm-fringed grounds. The rooms were spacious and spotless, and beautifully done. The hospitality warmed us.
* Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp: This was a highlight! Staying right on the crater rim with such luxurious safari tents was magical. The views from the terrace were breathtaking, sounds of the jungle surrounded us and the food in the restaurant was exceptional.
* Kontiki Ndutu Camp: Nestled right in the heart of Ndutu, this camp put us in the perfect position to experience the calving season. It felt authentic and high-end, and the courtesy of the staff was second to none.
Across all locations, the cleanliness, comfort, hospitality, and food including the open-air picnic lunches in the wild were beyond yum. We slept incredibly well each night.
Jacob’s patience and enthusiasm were the reasons our trip was so successful. He drove us deep into the heart of Ndutu, ensuring we didn't just see animals, but experienced their world. The wildlife sightings were staggering! We saw: The Big Five in all their glory, tons of elephants in Tarangire. Multiple Lion prides and several Leopards (including cubs!), Multiple Cheetahs, including a thrilling cheetah chase and a cheetah and leopard with their kills. The Wildebeest Migration with so many young ones was incredible to see. Rare sightings like the Honey Badger, golden Jackals, Hippos, Rhinos, Giraffes, and Flamingos, and Nature in action as we watched different kinds of Vultures and Marabou Storks fighting over carrion and Hyenas and multiple species of Eagles watching closely. At Kontiki Camp, we were surrounded by Zebras!
What truly touched our hearts were the intimate first anniversary celebrations the teams organized for us at both Farm of Dreams and Kontiki. Those surprises were so thoughtful and will remain unforgettable moments for us. The food was fantastic throughout, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the genuine courtesy of everyone we met made us feel so welcome.
We are already planning to come back with our entire family and will definitely be choosing Meru Slopes to plan the trip. Thank you, Gift and Jacob, for making our first anniversary so special! We are already looking forward to our next adventure.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expertise and professionalism combined with individual needs was the name of the game
My friend arranged the trip with Ben from E-Trip Africa for 4 of us including herself.
I understand communication and service was excellent with a swift response to our many questions and enquiries. We felt we could rely on Ben and his team to deliver exactly what was requested of them and we weren’t disappointed.
Obviously it was the holiday of a lifetime and I questioned splashing out that amount of money ,but it far exceeded all of my expectations and was worth every single penny( and more).
Our driver and guide on safari- Alladin was amazing. An absolute wealth of knowledge who went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible. Nothing was too much trouble for him and it was all down to him that we saw and heard all the fantastic sights and sounds that we did. All this coupled with him having a great sense of fun and laughter made the almost 2 week safari seem like a family adventure, whilst at the same time learning about our amazing surroundings.
We stayed in 4 different camps which were all excellent with wonderful staff and wonderful food and it was so exciting moving onward each time- almost like going on another holiday. And of course the journey to each tented camp involved another wonderful safari experience.
Would highly recommend every thing about this trip from our initial contact with E-Trip Africa through to our very last day when we sadly had to say goodbye to our wonderful Alladin
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good budget tour.
Nice budget tour with good supportive guides. During the whole trip, we stayed a few days at camp site, but the quality of the camp was good enough.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and very easy
Willy was a great driver, made the 6hr drive from JHB to Hoedspruit effortless and smooth, I could even catch a nap on more than one occasion during the trip
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Unforgettable
My wife(Judith) and I had been dreaming of visiting the Serengeti for our honeymoon, and Victor and his team at Ekarua Wild Safaris truly made our dream come true. From the beginning, everything was perfectly organized, and we felt completely taken care of.
Our guide, Michael, was exceptional, very knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about wildlife. He helped us see so many incredible animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. He always made sure we were comfortable and understood everything we were seeing, which made the experience even more special.
The accommodations were beautiful and romantic, perfect for a honeymoon, and every day was filled with unforgettable moments. Watching the sunset in the Serengeti together was something we will never forget.
We are so grateful to Victor and his entire team for their professionalism, transparency, and warm hospitality. We highly recommend Ekarua Wild Safaris to anyone looking for a truly special and well organized safari experience. This was the honeymoon of our dreams.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent
I had a realy nice safari with Axis Africa Safaris. Our guide Peter Kapino was a very good driver. I saw a lot of animals! It was a nice experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Tour operator was very knowledgeable and great
Took a 3 day Safari with Jokey Tours to Maasai Mara. Our guide Ali was great. He was very friendly and knowledgeable in the park. We were fortunate enough to see all the animals with his precision and expertise. We even got to see the rare leopard. I would highly recommend Ali and Jokey for your safari.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Peter was an excellent driver.
Kind, intuitive, careful.
If you want to do a safari, he ´s your Guy!