20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, trustworthy safari experience
When looking into which safari company to book with, a big priority for me was to be sure that the company was legitimate and trustworthy. Suricata Safaris has been fantastic and done everything that they promised and more. Communication with Hilary (the founder/organiser) has been speedy and easy from the enquiry stage all the way through to my arrival in Arusha and check-in at the hotel (he was there to greet us). The company puts you up at a good hotel to start and end the safari so pick-up is easy.
In terms of my safari experience, the guide (Mandela) was great and so was the chef (Emmanuel). It was a phenomenal experience and there were plenty of hours of game drives so I was never left feeling underwhelmed.
I would thoroughly recommend this company and would go with them again in future, as the trip was good value, delivered amazing animal sightings, spent in great company, and all round smooth to organise.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience
Hello,
Me and my girlfriend searched the web for a reliable safari company in Kenya. The serene east africa safaris is just that.
I sent an email with what we wanted and Lucy quickly answered all our doubts and organized a travel plan within our preferences and availability.
From the arrival to the airport where Lucy herself came to greet us until the departure, we felt that they were always concern to provide us an unforgettable experience of supreme quality.
The trip surpassed our expectations.
Our guides, Robert (hope you're already better) and Linus were amazing. They speak very good English. And always very explanatory about the fauna and flora we found, and also the customs and traditions of the places we visited.
It was a very hospitable country.
The lodgings and meals were great.
I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone who wants to have a unique experience to book with Serene East Africa Safaris.
Pedro and Daniela
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent profession people
All in All good...
excellant professional people.keep it up
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Last minute trip to tranquillity
One Friday in August, I desperately needed a gateway. Banthu Pathfinders
came through for me at short notice (I think worked through the night) with just the perfect location for me on the Kafue River.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend Siya Phambile for a bespoke "Africa experience"
We could not be happier with the service, experience and value Siya Phambile provided - from start to finish. They took into account all of our wishes and ideas and with their extensive knowledge, crafted a perfect itinerary for our 12-day safari. All details were addressed from morning coffee and preferred snacks during drives to specific wildlife and cultural interests. We loved every one of the reserves and accommodations they selected, which were spot-on with the experience we sought (i.e., they listened and tailored accordingly).
Benjamin's knowledge and skill goes far beyond organizing and spotting wildlife. He is keenly personal and passionate about Africa and its people, continually furthering his own knowledge and understanding which he shares - stories, history, cultural/societal and behavioral information so the tour was not only magical from a wildlife viewing perspective, but educational and fulfilling from a spiritual sense.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari. Totally recommended !
We totally appreciated our Safari with Suricata Safaris.
Hilary was very accomodating. It was easy to communicate with him before the trip to arrange all the details. Our guide Ezekiel was really nice and know a lot about Tanzanian wildlife.
Suricata team is the best in class !
Hakuna Matata.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator, great people
We went to a Safari in Tanzania in July 2018 with Safari Multiways. We were a group of 5 people, 28-35 years old with a good experience in traveling with local tour operators around the world, but at our first time in Africa. We wanted a 10 days budget safari, combining both camping and basic accommodations. I would not go in detail about our safari as this is intended to be a review for the tour operator, not for the trip itself.
I personally contacted several tour operators over the internet and after comparing itineraries and hundreds of mail from different operators, we decided to book with Safari Multiways. Interacting with Romeo was very easy: he speaks a good english and perfectly understand our needs. Combining our requests with his experience, he could provide us a perfectly tailor made itinerary, at a much lower price than most of the other operator. He arranged everything, so we did not have to worry about anything.
When we arrived in Arusha we were introduced to our driver and guide (Omari) and our cook (Pasco). I must say that that they were both amazing: Omari was a careful driver, very friendly with us! He was very committed to giving us the best chances to spot the animals while remaining respectful of the rules and the quiet of the parks, giving advices and informations about wildlife. We established a very good relationship through the entire trip and had fun together. Pasco was able to cook delicious meals also in tough conditions of the bush campsites with the equipment and gear that we were taking with us.
The choice of the campsites and hotel was perfect, conveniently placed in the best position not to waste time. The condition of the campsites was basic, but we requested so. The only slight complain I have to do is about the camping gear and tents, that were quite old and in not perfect condition, although reasonably clean: but I must say that we were in peak season, and we bargained a lot on the price to save money. We have met other tourists of the same company and their gear looked more recent: so I supposed that is also a little bit our fault that we negotiated too much.
In the end, our experience was 100% positive, and if I will go back to Tanzania for another Safari I will use the same company again, for sure.
Romeo organized a great safari, and Omari and Pasco made it unforgettable!
US
20-35 years of age
Kilimanjaro with Enosa was Amazing!
I had a wonderful time hiking Kilimanjaro with Enosa Expeditions! I did the
7 day Lemosho hike. Enosa provided one (fluent English) tour guide, one
cook, and five porters. I was the only tourist on this trek. One of the
porters also spoke some English, and he served all my meals everyday.
Speaking of meals, I never dreamed that I would eat so well on this trek!
Everyday breakfast and dinner were huge multi-course meals, including a
variety of food groups, and all having genuinely great flavors. There did
seem to be a lot of heavy-carb meals to provide and maintain energy through
the hike.
Everyday, upon arrival to the camp site, my tent was already prepared with
my large trekking bag, sleeping bag, and dining essentials laid out neatly,
and every morning they would pack it all up for me and carry it all to the
next camp site. While hiking, there were many occasions that I needed either
some guidance about how to maneuver a particular difficult area or simply
needed a stabilizing hand, and James, my guide, was always there and always
very helpful.
I always felt well take care of, I always felt safe, and I always felt that
Enosa had my best interests in mind. Here are two examples to illustrate
this: 1) As someone else mentioned, an extra winter hat was provided by
Enosa before we started the trek, but I found I didn't need it and never
used it on the trek, so they didn't charge me for the hat, and 2) the
morning that I left Kilimanjaro, Noel, Enosa's primary business contact,
arrived exactly on time and drove me the hour from Moshi to the JRO airport
in Arusha. That trip cost me $50 USD when I arrived. I had not planned for
this; Noel simply offered, and I graciously accepted.
Thanks again, Noel! Thanks again, James and everyone else! I never could've
done this without you, and I'll remember this wonderful experience for the rest of my life!
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a Great holiday with exelence guide from Day 1 to Day 12
Great! speciale 2 guys basil Thomas and basil Agustino... Great drivers.
Meny informations about the animals. We have seen The Big Five - Great
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DO NOT USE SHE STEALS YOUR MONEY
We visited Uganda in June on the celebration of my 50th Birthday. All started well until we got to see the gorillas and same as last review no permits paid for and we had two days to pay for and had to pay twice. Again as last review we paid her in January. Then went to see Chimps in Kibale and were staying in a lovely hotel close to chimps but had to move as this was not paid for either! The driver was not being paid and was hassling us for money too which we had no choice but to give him or be left stranded. Bella did come and meet us and gave us same story. We did consider going to the police but trusted her that she would refund us. To date we have received nothing! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY