50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent face of Africa!
Safari Tour to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park.
We were initially impressed with the service from the company and its owner Mr Hamadi Ningaa as we took this trip in the middle of an existing trip to Tanzania and had to change the normal
itinerary. Rather than be collected from the airport and transfer through their normal stopover hotel in Arusha we asked to be collected from and returned to where we were staying outside of
Arusha. Mr Ningaa was very accommodating, allowing last-minute changes to our agreed
itinerary due to the weather – everything was “hakuna matata” and our driver arrived on time to
collect us and our luggage. The vehicle was a large 4-wheel drive Toyota with a Safari cabin and 7 seats for passengers, for just 2 of us. It was clean and felt high spec. We especially appreciated all the pockets and shelves for items like water bottles, cameras, phones, and
sunglasses etc., and charging points. Another lovely touch was the provision of some bottles of wine in the cool box alongside the water and other soft drinks. The safari lunchboxes were also
good.
The drive to Tarangire is quite long and Sadi, our guide and driver, talked to us knowledgeably about the local tribes, cultures, and features en-route. Tarangire itself was fairly busy as June is
a busy month in all the parks. The way Sadi took us round the park meant that we saw lots of animals and their behaviour in depth. We never rushed and by staying in one spot for a while we saw the animals doing things that other vehicles missed as they rushed to an area took some pictures and rushed off again. The highlights were some male lions washing themselves, and a
family of elephants spraying themselves with mud at a waterhole.
We drove to the overnight accommodation (Baghayo Garden Suites, Karatu) where we were well
looked after with excellent food and service from the staff. There are some reviews of the hotel which mention the noise between rooms, and you can hear conversations in the next bedroom,
but remember that everybody has had a long day of travelling or safari and follows a pattern of getting to the hotel, showering, having dinner, and then going to bed, most people are asleep
fairly early and within 30 minutes of returning to their room. Face of Africa Adventures use other lodges in the area but we can only comment on our experience which was good.
Day 2 was Ngorongoro Crater and once again Sadi’s experience and way of navigating the park helped us to see everything that was on offer including a black rhino, lions, buffalo, hyena,
wildebeest, elephant, giraffe, gazelles, antelope, zebra, hippos, warthogs, monkeys, kori bustards, flamingoes, pelicans, grey crowned cranes and many more. We would not have
spotted the rhino without the sharp eyes of our guide, Sadi. It was lying down and looked very much like a large rock in the distance. With binoculars and camera zoom it was clear it was a
resting rhino. Sadi suggested after lunch we return to the same spot and we are glad we took his advice as the rhino got up and presented itself for some good photos after about a 10 minute wait later in the day. His knowledge of animal behaviour and patience paid off once again. We
were never rushed at any point through the drive and on our way out of the park spotted another group of lions and stopped for more photos.
We overnighted again at Baghayo Garden Suites and our schedule was arranged to suit us, agreeing a start time for our drive as it had been for the day before.
Day 3 - Lake Manyara is a much smaller park and has changed over the years as the lake has expanded and many of the larger groups of animal species have left. Despite this we were spotting wildlife within a few hundred metres of the park entrance as Sadi knew what we were likely to see and where, this included incredibly some very small crabs in the water channels alongside the road, monitor lizards as we crossed a bridge, trumpet hornbills, blue monkeys and many others. The
highlights were the families of elephants grazing in the bush, the large troops of baboons and a very large bull elephant disturbing soil to give himself a dust bath.
Sadi returned us home that evening, taking great care and using his knowledge to avoid heavy
traffic in Arusha town as he drove the 160km back to where we were staying.
We have been on safari in Tanzania several times over the past 30 years and have visited all these locations before. We felt this trip was the best guiding we have had, and we had a different
experience in each park to what we had before. Sadi’s knowledge and expert driving was vital to our enjoyment of this trip, he is a brilliant companion on safari and we highly recommend him
and Face of Africa Adventures for those looking for a Tanzanian safari experience.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip in my life
Morris Shaffie is a very knowledgable, helpful and full of passionate of his job. He showed us most the animals that we are looking for. Super wonderful trip
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
I had the most incredible safari experience in Tanzania last October! We booked a private 6 day safari with Termite Tour Travel. Benji was the best, always sharing his knowledge and passion about the region, wildlife, culture and history… all while having lots of fun! We saw so many amazing animals and visited local communities. The best is that you don’t have to break the bank because the trip is tailored to your budget; accommodations were nice and comfortable, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania. 🐘🦒🦓🦏🦛🐆
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100 Characters would do the injustice... But to sum up in one word "Excellent"
From Day of Arrival to the Day of Departure, they were always there..
With swift checkins and vehicles and Properties all were Excellent and we were 6 people, including 2 kids of 6 yrs and 8 yrs they never had a hicup..
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best one for all.
I have used this company's services 2 times. I feel like we're friends, Senait Ethiopian Tour is more than just a tour company, good value and if I come back to Ethiopia again I still choose Senait. Thanks for all of things.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari experience
It was the best safari with Steve! We went to Tsavo east/west and Amboseli. Steve got us the best rooms in the lodges and we saw so many animals.
He is fair in price and the communication was always good. You can always send him a message and you will get a quick reply.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Took the time to listen to what we wanted and crafted the perfect safari experience for us!
I would recommend Alex to anyone considering a safari in Africa. Before planning our adventure, she interviewed me, asking about my family's "travel style" and she immediately understood what type of safari would be best for us. She expertly advised on which parks to go to, and gave us great options for lodges. The trip was absolutely flawless, and she was incredibly responsive when we had a question during the trip itself. We could not be happier.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Zanzibar tour guide! Excellent experience guaranteed with them!
We did 2 days at Mikumi Park, it was the best experience of our lives!
Fessal and Godfrey have excellent energy, they are very happy, that creates a great atmosphere! They made us feel good at all times, they informed us about all the animals, cultures, and many other things.
They are professional and very responsible people.
Everything was perfect! I'm not used to doing reviews but this guide deserves it.
I recommend this agency 100%.
Hakuna matata! :)
DZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The safari was extraordinary! We had the chance to see lot of animals lion, giraffe, elephant, crocodile, hippo, zebra and many others
The guide “apolo” was so kind I recommand him
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
Brenda and Kakasii provided us with an amazing experience from beginning to end. Brenda's attention to detail on the administrative side is admirable. She provided so much quality information that we had very few unanswered questions. However, she was still quick, thorough, and patient to respond to any and all inquiries. We were so well informed and prepared coming into the trip. We were tired travelers when we first met Kakasii at the airport. His energy and enthusiasm boosted us on that first night until the very end of our trip. We traveled many miles together and his expert knowledge and driving made all the difference. He is committed to each and every one of his customers and ensures a high quality experience. I am deeply appreciative of his high standards, easy going attitude, and humor. Tanzania Choice Safaris is an excellent choice for a tour company and one that you will not regret.