CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and always efficient
Uganda is truly "The pearl of Africa" and Scovia surely knows how to package a safari and get you there! We were looking for a long and unique safari and scovia recommended culture, it was Amazing an experience I will never forget.
We visited basoga, bagisu, sebei, teso, karamoja and the Ik, Acholi, alur and banyoro people. I couldn't ask for a better safari than this because the food, accommodation was great and well organised.
Pamora safaris is the right company for anyone looking for a unique safari in Africa
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Choice for a Safari in Tanzania
After 8 days on safari around the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, I got to see a lot of the other tour companies, the standard of their vehicles (some were pretty dilapidated); how knowledgeable and professional their drivers were; and how many people they crammed into a car. After 8 days with Junga and Bright African Safaris, I have no doubt we chose the most professional and value for money tour company on offer. I can't recommend them enough. They aren't the biggest, but they are the best and most professional. There were just too many other companies around with inexperienced guides or vehicles that weren't maintained, to not go with these guys.
I emailed Rukia back late last year and she was very efficient in listening to what we wanted to see and she put together 4 very detailed options for us. The price was very reasonable and value for money. I came close to booking something off a website, so I was so glad I went with the email to Bright African. We stayed in hotels or permanent tented camps for our safari and had four of us in the one car,
Needless to say we had a fantastic time on Safari, seeing all of the big 5, countless jaw dropping scenes of various wildlife and the Wildebeest Migragtion in the southern Serengeti had to be a highlight (aim to be there around the first week in March). Hell, it was once in a lifetime experience - unbelievable!!
See my photos below to give you a guide.
Junga was a fabulous guide and an all round great person. We were looked after for the whole Safari and enjoyed his company each day on the road. He was a very experienced driver (which you need on the Serengeti with no paved roads and as soon as there is a little rain). He also knew exactly where to go to avoid the crowds and see the best things. We passed a scene where 20 4WDs were looking at a couple of cheetahs laying on the grass only to be the first and only car around to see 3 cheetahs bring down a wildebeest not 15 mins later. Junga was also an expert an bird and animal calls, many times an animal would wander off to the 4wd for a look.
The vehicle we had was a purpose built Toyota Lancruiser troop carrier that was very comfortable for 4 people for the 8 days. It had a very efficient fridge, power points and the pop up roof. Mind you it doesn't count if you don't an experienced driver (like we did) and a company that makes sure you have solid off tyres with good tread (like we did) :)
As a guide to their customer service, before we arrived the company also arranged an Aitrel SIM card for when I got there. I popped it straight into my iPhone and worked a treat from day 1. It was on a TZS 35,000 (about $17) for 12gb for a month. There was better than expected coverage along the way and was good to share some photos with family and friends & track your progress on the map.
The hotels along the way were better than expected and more than sufficient for 1-2 night safari stops. The Serengeti Acacia lodge and Lake Ndutu tented lodge were fantastic and please understand that these aren't really tents. Lake Ndutu was more like an upmarket 4 star villa with balacony and canvas roof. Permanent plumbing and electricity.
Tips: I recommend you invest in the largest and best quality binoculars you can get. Take a zoom lens camera. On day 1 Junga stopped at a small grocery store where we got some beers and other things for the trip - it was nice to have an ice cold Serengeti beer in the afternoon while lazing in the back of the car on the Serengeti. Spend some time in Zanzibar afterwards.
Overall we had a fantastic time - once in a lifetime stuff. Do yourself a favour and at least email Bright African safaris before you book anything else!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional
I consider it an honor to write a review for Johnson and his Sweet Africa Safaris. I believe I would be hard pressed to find a more professional, courteous, knowledgable and honest man in this field. From the earliest online communication, to the driving, venue recommendations, green consciousness and clarity of spoken english - Johnson is outstanding. I know I will be contacting Johnson and Sweet Africa Safaris again. Expectations were consistently met and exceeded. Thank you.
US
Great Experience with Molly and Chenvaille are great!!
My friend and I did the budget tour and we had a great time. Molly and Chenvaille went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We saw a lot of wonderful animals, almost all of Etosha National Park, and we went to Swakopmund on our last day. We highly recommend the Swakopmund extension. It is worth it!!!
Nameto Tours provides a wonderful service!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream came true
We, Sonja, Ad and Wibens, had a dream making a safari trip in Tanzania. We visited 4 National Parks (Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater) together with our Guide and Driver David. Who was excellent in finding the animals and above all a very friendly person to travel with. He made our dream came true. The lodges we stayed in were excellent, personnel was very friendly and the food was very good and tasteful. Makasa Tanzania Safaris thank you in making it possible! Ad, Sonja and Wibens
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kidepo National Park, the Ultimate place to be.
My tour was a fascinating typical wilderness that will make you want to see more of Uganda!
I visited Sip falls, Kidepo national park, Pian upe reserve and Ikland for an amazing cultural adventure. The Falls and Coffee tour was great. I saw many animals; my favorite encounter was with the Lions, Cheetah, and Elephants also, exciting to visit was the Warthogs, Kobs, Buffaloes, numerous birds and the Sausage Tree.
I loved the cultural safari and the IK people who are from Ikland in Uganda they have a very rich culture and story hidden within this smallest tribe in the country. The people were very happy to see us as they welcomed and opened their community to exhibit the pride of their culture.
I recommend Pamora Safaris to anyone looking for a great safari or vacation that provide very friendly and interactive guides.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exemplary Service
While it is very tempting to book a holiday online yourselves, when it comes to planning a South African adventure, look no further than Nikki and the team at Southern Africa 360; their service is exemplary.
Our trip, earlier this year was for 18 days and we wanted to pack in as much as we could on a self drive across the Southern Cape, starting with Cape Town and ending at a safari park near Port Elizabeth.
We'd done some homework and Nikki - recommended by a friend - helped develop our ideas into a full blown itinerary where every detail was taken care of.
First off we were delighted that Nikki was there to greet us at the airport and to safely see us on our way - ok, she may have been in Cape Town for other reasons as well, but it was lovely to meet her and typifies the company's approach to customer care.
Little things like a bottle of wine waiting for us at Romney Park in CT and, after a minor error on her part, arranging a complimentary wine and chocolate tasting for us at Spier, made all the difference.
Nikki also kept in touch with us using FaceTime throughout our trip and genuinely seemed interested in our experiences and opinions. The hotels and guest houses we stayed in were really lovely and our itinerary - with a wide raft of suggested activities - was available on our own interactive web page.
The highlight was two nights at Amakhala and the most wonderful safari with knowledgable experts at a lodge that Nikki had recommended.
Our only problem was that we couldn't do all we wanted to in the time we had available, but we'd been directed to some wonderful places and will be back one day to explore more!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We went on a two week trip organized by Tanzania Explorer, one week on Kilimanjaro and one week safari in different parks. The trip was amazing and the staff in both Norway and Tanzania was friendly, enthusiastic and really profesional. We felt taken care of from the moment we got in contact with the company and all the way until we got home from the trip. It is also very comforting to know that the company visits/ tries every rout, hotel, park etc before recomending them for their customers. If you are considering going to Tanzania we would definitly recomend using Tanzania Explorer!
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent experience, excelent organization and human relations!
I had a great experience with Kenen travel. Just came back from the Masai Mara, Naf was our driver and everyhting went smoothly.
Jane, our contact person was very responsive, she provided us with different options and made everything to falititate the organization of the tour. They are very punctual, reliable and responsable. Naf, our tour guide is an excellent driver, he is knowledgable and always ready tio answer our questions, kind and very accomodating to our plans and needs.
US
Even better than expected!
We were very impressed with every aspect of our safari. Edith did a wonderful job of presenting various itineraries for us to choose from, and was very accommodating in the booking process. The safari itself was absolutely amazing! We saw thousands of animals of every species you can think of (and then some), and the safari vehicle was very comfortable and perfect for the type of driving required in the bush. The accommodations were all first rate; the rooms, the food, and the lodges themselves were amazing. Five star service without being pretentious.
But the best part of our safari was our guide and driver, Steve. Steve is a former game warden who is extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, their behaviors, and identification. His love of the wildlife really shows through, and he is very personable. After our 8 day safari, we became very good friends.
I will definitely use Kenya Safari Arcade when we return to Kenya. I cannot say enough good things about our safari, and highly recommend all involved.