DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Worth the. Money. Hans is an excellent guide 👍👍👍
Excellent tour. Hans our guide did an excellent job showing us the species of the Serengeti.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hans is an excellent Guide. He is very friendly and follows every wishs!
It was an Amazing experience!! Hans Show us almoust all Spezies of Serengeti. It was so much fun!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great trip,but be careful when reserving
Tough to provide a review for this one - on the one hand the actual trip went really well, and we had a fantastic experience with Paxton (our driver). Would really recommend him, he’s great company and really knowledgeable.
On the other hand the organization was a bit trickier - they were responsive, 24/7 but also sneaky. When organizing an addition to the safari, we were given quotes that included park entry fees that were double the official ones. When confronted about this they did not back down, and tried to justify them with bogus “late booking fees”. I ended up booking that part with another operator.
Similarly, on a separate safari organised by my partner, they tried to sell “driving out of the park” as a morning safari.
Would very much recommend doing your own research and asking questions when booking
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trusting and Reliable Tour Operator that provides us a Once-a lifetime Experience in Botswana!
It is Martin's words of assurance, his knowledgeable background about Botswana and his active communication that ends my months of searching for the right operator for our trip to Botswana. We told him what we hope to see during our 9 days 8 nights stay at Botswana and he crafted out 5 nights at Moremi and Khwai, followed by 3 nights at Mababe campsite. He took into consideration of my husband's medical concerns and suggested us flying into Xakanaxa and exit by Khwai and we were glad to be given the opportunity of our live time to ride the 5 seater plane by Mackair and we were simply thrilled. We even spotted a troop of elephants from the plane.
Once there, we were greeted by Pilot, an experienced guide and tracker who came personally to pick us and we started our game drive immediately. During our stay, his crew, namely Elena, Pauline (the talented chef) and Sruu took good care of us, ensuring that we were kept warm during winter times, making sure we have warm and delicious food and keeping our tent clean and neat whenever we returned from our game drives.
We listed what we hope to see at Botswana and Pilot gave us more than we wanted. His active communications with the other trackers as well as his years of experience of tracking animals made it possible to see more animals. His driving, to others, might seemed too fast and reckless but we knew that he did not want us to miss seeing the animals in action. That is what game drive is all about. He always checked on our safety during the rides.
We saw wild dogs, cheetahs and lions attempting to hunt, abeit failed, leopard cautioning us to stay away as he had an impala up on the tree, close encounter with herds of eleplants, cape buffaloes, impalas and visited a den of hyenas with a gamily of at least 11 living there. The list goes on. As we were staying in the tent, we had lion, elephant and hyenas visitations at night but that added further excitement to our experience. Over at Mababe, it was quieter as the animals spotted were fewer but Mababe gave us a totally different experience. The wide, vast plains were unique, raw and so remote that we felt we were the only humans walking on this side of the Earth. Over at Mababe, it was our first sightings of the African wild cat and Genet too.
Pilot and his crew gave us a treat on our last night, whipping out their local dishes, dancing and singing around the campfire.
Thank you for the unforgettable memories and excellent services.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cyrus was our safari tour guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
Cyrus made sure we had the best safari experience. He did everything to ensure we were having fun at all times. He made every effort to ensure we saw as much wild life as possible. I would love to do the safari tour again. Couldnt recommend highly enough.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience, flexible scheduling, & responsive
We did the 8-day Lemosho route + 4 day safari with Almighty Kilimanjaro. Everything was perfect!
Responsiveness + service:
They met us at the airport, took care of any kind of driving need (including little things like going to the market for a toothbrush or driving us to/from dinner in Moshi). We were given a briefing before Kilimanjaro and another before the safari which really helped answer any remaining questions we had. We had a day off in between & decided we wanted to go to the hotsprings - the company was able to book us a driver to do this the day before & took care of us the entire way. We also did a coffee plantation tour the morning of our ride to the airport and they took care of our luggage, managing our time, getting us there, taking us to lunch, and then driving us to the airport. Anything we needed, they were there to provide, always responding on whatsapp within a few minutes.
Safari:
Our safari guide was Emmanuel and we cannot say enough good things about him!! He's a good driver, knows everything about the animals, trees, plans, landscapes, etc. He will even answer all the hypothetical questions of one animal against another you can think of for you :D. He is always in contact with seemingly everyone in the entire park and knows exactly where to go to maximize our number of animals. We saw the big 5 which included countless lions (right up against our door! :O). The hotels were great especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro - we saw zebras and giraffes right outside our balconies! Emmanuel would also sit with us at dinner when he stayed at the same hotel as us and learning about his life, views, & country really made the trip unforgettable.
Kilimanjaro:
Our lead guide was Ombeni and he and his entire team of guides & porters were great! He happily answered all our questions, reassured us about conditions on the mountain, checked in on us, and helped us any time we needed it. He also gave us story time during our shorter acclimitization hikes in the evening which was a great time to hear about his views and learn more about Kilimanjaro. There was lots of singing and dancing and this really encouraged us up the mountain and was great on the way down too :).
A few things I think might have made it even better: the guides spending more time with the clients - sitting with us at dinner or drinking tea, some icebreakers so we can get to know each other (I would have expected after 8 days that they knew our names and we knew theirs), the food was great, but after 8 days it was a bit repetitive :), and the final day restaurant we went to - it would have been great to get restaurant food instead of more mountain food (even if we had to pay for it, we really wanted something different at this point).
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hello Tanzania the best choice for Safari
Our safari with Hello Tanzania was an African adventure dream come true! From the first contact until the end of the trip, the company showed its best side, providing an unforgettable experience.
Professional organization: The entire trip began with punctual pickup from the ferry. Our driver was waiting for us with a smile, ready to start our adventure. The trip around Tanzania was comfortable and safe, thanks to the driver's skills and experience. During the journey, we were treated to a delicious meal. The flavors of local cuisine were perfectly matched to our expectations and added a nice touch to the trip.
The hotel proposed by Hello Tanzania was absolutely exceptional. Comfortable rooms, swimming pool and friendly service made us feel at home there. The hotel service was great.
A fascinating addition to our safari was a visit to a Maasai village. We had the opportunity to learn about the culture, traditions and everyday life of the Maasai, which was an enriching experience that added depth to our trip.
The highlight of our trip was our stay in Mikumi National Park. We were given a wonderful open car that allowed us to observe wildlife up close and without restrictions. Our guide was not only engaging, but also extremely knowledgeable. We spent the entire day tracking and admiring wildlife until the magical sunset.
The driver and guide in one person deserve special mention. His commitment, knowledge of the area and enthusiasm made every moment of the safari full of emotions and discoveries.
Hello Tanzania provided us with a safari that exceeded our wildest expectations. Everything was perfectly organized and every aspect of the trip was thought out and carefully planned. We highly recommend this company to anyone who dreams of an authentic, exciting safari adventure. Thank you, Hello Tanzania, for an unforgettable experience!
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QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly , nice and polite
The communication is very easy and they respond immediately
I was chating with them through email and I get the response within a good time
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Solo Safari Adventure
I recently embarked on a solo trip to Kenya with Kenya Tulia Safari Holiday Arcade, and it was truly a wonderful experience.
From the moment of booking to the actual journey, everything was smooth and hassle-free. My driver-guide, Suleiman, was fantastic and made my trip unforgettable. The game drives were particularly amazing, conducted with utmost respect for the wildlife.
The accommodations were excellent, staffed with smiling and kind individuals who were always ready to assist.
Kenya itself is a beautiful and magical destination, and Kenya Tulia Safari Holiday Arcade made the experience even more memorable.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wasting time and boredom
The day before departure, I confirmed how to pick me up at the airport by email, saying that someone would be waiting outside with a sign with my name on it. But when I arrived, I didn't see the driver. I contacted the travel agency through WhatsApp before the driver was arranged to pick me up. I waited for a long time.
After coming to Kenya, all the times told by the people here will not be on time. Please be prepared to wait for 15-30 minutes each time.
Our driver Kikito was very enthusiastic on the first day, but the car broke down halfway on the first day, so it wasted a lot of time, resulting in a very short time in Masai Mara on the first day, and only saw some common animals.
The second day was the best day of the entire trip. The driver took us to find many animals and saw lions and cheetahs.
After that, the drivers of Nakuru, Naivasha Lake, and Amboseli were very perfunctory and did not look for animals seriously. Moreover, Nakuru only stayed for 2 hours, and the day's trip ended at 2 pm. It ended so early, which surprised all of us!
On the fifth day, there was suddenly a girl on the car. The driver said she was an intern from their company. But our car stopped several times for her to take pictures of animals. I felt that she was more like a guest. We arrived at Amboseli very late that day. When I got off the car, I asked the driver to turn on the lights because I wanted to get something, but the driver refused. I know that the lights can be turned on in the car because they were turned on in the past few days. I don’t know why he refused to turn them on that day. The lights were not broken. This made me very confused, and he was in a bad mood. I don’t know why he was unhappy and brought this mood into work.
On the sixth day, the driver drove very slowly and wasted time with us all day in Amboseli. The car broke down in the park, causing us to waste a lot of time waiting. We didn’t see any animals that day. They were all wildebeests, antelopes, elephants, and giraffes that we had seen before.
The last day was even more outrageous. The driver actually stopped the car and arranged for us to wait in the car while he had breakfast and coffee leisurely in the restaurant. His breakfast time can definitely be described as leisurely.
After the trip, I felt that it was a waste of time. Everything I saw could be seen in the zoo, but I spent money to come here to waste time. I didn’t receive good service either.
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