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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
All I hoped and more
I went on safari with Dusty Roads for ten days in July 2018, visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and the area around Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai. I also visited a Maasai village plus the Hadzabe tribe and a Datoga blacksmith near Lake Eyasi. My accommodations were “Budget/Standard Lodges.” I chose Dusty Roads because of the enthusiastic recommendation of friends, who likewise chose Dusty Roads because of friends’ recommendations.
I just told Mollel at Dusty Roads when I wanted to travel and generally what I wanted to do, and accepted his suggested itinerary, which worked out very well. I didn’t know what to expect from the visits to the three tribes. They added a whole new dimension to the trip – VERY highly recommended.
The accommodations were all comfortable, well maintained, spotless, and had friendly and attentive service. I would gladly stay again at all of them.
My guide was Geoff, who was also recommended by my friends. He said when we started that he would do anything (within reason, of course) in order to make my trip enjoyable: stop anytime for a picture, back up, go elsewhere, try to find a particular kind of animal, and so on. He did all of that and more, answering any questions I asked and providing additional insight into wildlife, landscape, and culture.
Geoff’s abilities in finding wildlife are incredible: his eyesight is amazingly sharp and even while driving on rough roads, he spots anything to be seen in almost all directions, whether it is moving or not. He even stopped the car to point out the track of a cobra that had crossed the road since the last car had passed by. He was also very capable at identifying birds and trees. (We didn’t get into insects – maybe those, too.) And as an example of his attention to safety, he reminded me to use my seat belt whenever we were driving just to get someplace.
I could go on and on about other ways that Geoff and Mollel made my trip a complete joy, but I am trying to keep this short. I hope to return to Tanzania, and when I do, Dusty Roads and Geoff are the only way I will go.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Book with Tishal Tours and Travel.... AMAZING SAFARI and AWESOME GUIDE
My family and I booked a private safari with Tishal Tours and Travel.... and it exceeded all our expectations. Godwin arranged and booked our amazing 5 day safari according to our requests and his suggestions. He was so quick to respond to all my emails and nothing seemed to be a problem for him.
We were met promptly at the Entebbe airport and taken to our accommodation for the night before our safari. The next morning we met our wonderful guide for the 5 days. Our adventure started off with an expedition into the wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Every area was different and our guide made sure we saw every animal there was to see in each area. I can never forget the surreal experience of tracking the chimpanzee. Our guide had an eagle eye for spotting hiding animals, we could not believe that he was able to find some of the more elusive Chimpanzees. Our trip was comfortable and a very memorable one.
We would definitely recommend Tishal Tours and Travel to anyone trying to find the best and most value for money.
We will be back. Thank you and see you soon Tishal Tours and Travel.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This was a very unique,efficient,fulfilling experience that was realistically once in a lifetime.
communication was excellent as e-mails were always returned promptly and questions answered. service was very friendly and understanding of concerns. expectations were met as this can be hard when you have never traveled to that particular location. The driver, the trackers, hotel and guides were spot on.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous time was had, great ground and driving tours of South Africa nature land.
The service was excellent and the staff friendly and accomodating. The treehouse and lodge were comfortable and in a great location. Time was well organized and gave full days but never rushed. The only criticism could be that in winter the treehouses were too cold.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Adventure!
I would highly recommend this company for your adventures in Tanzania. My family and I went on the Selous Game Reserve Safari and we had the best time of our lives! Robert and Gueston were amazing tour guides. We learned so much from them and had a lot of fun. I cannot say enough good things about this company! They exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you Nyasi Adventures for an unforgettable trip!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A WONDERFUL COMPANY FOR YOUR TRIP TO AFRICA
My wife and I experienced our first African Safari in May 2018. We are in our seventies and have traveled throughout most of the world. I guess most would consider us experienced and seasoned travelers. My wife would describe me as "not easy to please" so I do not want you, the readers of this review, to judge that everything would seem wonderful to us since this was our first safari. During forty eight years of married travel we have worked with a great number of travel agents, tour operators, guides etc. Some I remember as having done a very good job and some not. The Africa Adventure Company, however, was so outstanding in every way that I thought it important to write this review. We worked with Elena, one of their agents, who actually has family living in Africa. Our itinerary included flying into Johannesburg followed by Victoria Falls, one game camp in Ngoma near Chobe National Park , two game camps in different areas of the Okavango Delta, and ending with four days in Cape Town. Elena talked us out of several hotels we were considering and recommended less expensive ones she believed would be a better fit for us. She also helped with planning and booking the flights, itinerary, game camps, transfers, logistics etc. We could not have been more pleased. Her choices, advice and attention to detail were absolutely perfect and everything up to and including simple pick ups and transfers were flawless. My wife described the entire trip as "seamless" and we credit Elena and the Africa Adventure Company for a most outstanding and enjoyable experience.
Jim and Barbara
Boston MA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant brilliant brilliant!!!
Thanks Chad. Absolutely awesome trip. Second brilliant trip with you and really looking forward to the tiger fishing trip with you next year and many more to come. Your company is very well run, very knowledgeable staff and the service is definitely up there. Keep it up and thanks again.......
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Last minute magic
Mary and Planet Africa Safaris was able to organize a last minute safari for our group of six. We feel very lucky to have worked with them as the experience was ease, efficient, and exactly what we were looking for. We had a few changes as well that they responded to positively and quickly. Thee magic was how they listened, made suggestions, and tailored the most perfect trip with added pressure of a tight timeline. We will be back and with an even larger group!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy and wonderful
We had a very nice safari un Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, bike in Gate Hell and Mount Kenya.
Nzavid was very professional so was a great experience.
We recomend it.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari
Communication on email before booking, regarding parks, camps etc. was very good.
Save money and do not have any concerns regarding booking directly with features africa journey - Everything was so good and anything went smooth and as agreed.
Karanja met us at the airport and introduced us for the best safari guide in Africa; Danson. He was such a good driver, and even better guide, and we learned a lot about Africa, the animals, people and culture with more. Danson was joyful and friendly, always with a smile and a good sense of humor. We had such a good time.
Thanks to you all for a fantastic safari from all my family.