50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and unique churches
Thanks to Dan for an amazing trip to Lalibela to see the ancient rock hewn churches. It was the highlight of our trip to Africa and can highly recommend Dan to anyone thinking about visiting this amazing site. Despite recent concerns in the area, we felt 100% safe. So glad we made the trek.
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65+ years of age
We are not happy with the service given by this operator
TIMBUKTU booked me on an $18,000USD/person trip to Asia. it has been a NIGHTMARE for us and they couldn't care less.
I caught them up-charging 125% on a flight change fee.
I extended a night at a lovely Rosewood in Luang Prabang and was given 25% off ( because I had been here 4 days). They kept the 25%.
I pre-paid for expedited service with baggage and Visas. The Visas were to come before my departure. only one came.
Then they said that was "normal" and we wouldn't waste any time doing it the airport.
Then in Luang Prabang --after 6 days--i am still waiting for my Visa. No Visa is illegal, but they ignore me entirely.
They booked a connecting flight in such a cheap way that I have to fly 6.5 hours to get somewhere you can fly to on any other palne for 4 hours. The flight they insist I use is 6.5 hours and you have to go all the way back to Bangkok and then CHANGE PLANES, MOVE YOUR OWN LUGGAGE, etc. that'd be one thing on a "shoestring" trip, but this is a 5-star $18K/person trip.
They took us to closed museums. They consistently gave us false information. By today I no longer know what's true and what isn't true. But if I bet that what they are telling me is false, that turns out to be the right bet.
HORRID!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Even better than we expected
Danielle has literally made my dream come true.
I have always wanted to go on a Safari and we finally had money to do so I started looking online.
I came across Shinzelle here on SafariBookings and they had some great reviews so we went for it.
As this was my first time booking a holiday package online as well as my fist safari, a small part of me was really worried to be scammed. Luckily I was very very wrong! :)
Danielle was super responsive any time I had a question, she sent us an app which had the itinerary and a countdown to our holiday.
We were picked up on time from the airport to to taken to our lodge in Hoedspruit, our drive was very friendly and did a couple of stops on the way there.
The lodge we stay was simply fantastic! The staff was once again, so friendly, the room were beautiful, spacious and clean, the food served in the restaurant was of the best quality and the views from the hotel deck is just breathtaking!
All our meals, game drivers and other activities were all booked and delivered in time. Our guides and drivers had so much knowledge and love for the animals, they made the drivers in better. Let alone all the wild life we saw everywhere.
I was slightly concerned we wouldn't see much as we only did 4 days worth of game drivers, but first, just the fact I was there, in the open car, seeing the nature and the views were already worth the trip, but secondly, wild life is everywhere if you appreciate the smalls things. We saw so many different birds, antelopes, waterbuck, warthog as well as elephants, lions and lionesses, cheetas, white rhinos and giraffes.
I would totally recommend Shinzelle, our lodge Khaya Ndlovu and obviously South Africa as a destination. We honestly had the best time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great team - highly supportive
Even before the trip began, the communication with Trek2Kili team was great. On the mountain, we were incredibly well supported - from health checks to amazing food. The overall value of the trip was great - could not imagine having done this trip with anyone else.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic tour
Great tour with Allen
From June 7 to June 15 we made the following trip;
From Arusha to Tarangire to Manyara to Ngorongoro and finally to the Serengeti (west and central)
From the first to the last day it was great! An experience that everyone should experience 😊 We were very satisfied and happy with our driver/guide Allen! He provides a lot of information in a fun way with a lot of humor. He knows a lot about the country, its culture and nature and loves to talk about it. We have seen many African countries, but never so much wildlife!
Allen knows how to find the right places and sees almost all the animals that you would probably have driven past yourself. In addition to the wild animals, there are also many beautiful birds to see along the way. We don't know much about birds and in the Netherlands they have few colors. This is very different in Tanzania and Allen can tell and show all about it from his bird book.
The highlight of this trip was the migration. What an experience to suddenly be among thousands of animals that are migrating. Even before we were taken to the airport, Allen made a route so that we could experience part of the migration before our departure.
We will never forget this trip!! The route is beautiful, the accommodations good and not to forget Allen who guides it all. If we ever go that way again, we will definitely travel with him again!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience that went beyond expectation
It was my first time, maybe once in a life time, to travel to Tanzania and visit Serengeti.
My friends and I started with a lot of doubts and questions, it was not easy to plan a trip like this. We had a lot of questions around hotels, routines, budges, yellow booklet, cash or credit card, USD or local currency, etc.
Edward from Amshar Serengeti Adventures was always there answering our questions.
His assistance was extremely helpful.
After arrival at JRO(kilimanjaro airport), everything was taken care of.
Kelvin was there waiting for us. He helped us to get a sim card, and drove us to the hotel.
Rooms were nice, and dinner(hotel buffet) was arranged as well.
We had no friction to start our journey in a completely new place.
The second day, we met our guide, Shedy, for the whole trip. He's the best guide that I could ever expect.
He's professional, polite, considerate and most importantly he loves this job, which you could tell from the interactions with him.
He enjoys introducing to us about the Tanzania history, local cultures, animals and plants.
I thought I was there to enjoy the view and take pictures, but then, out of my expectation, I learned a lot from our professional guide Shedy - how lions hunt, elephants have six sets of teeth, flamingos get pinker feet when they eat more salted ingredients...
It's like you are watching a documentary on Netflix in real world at realtime with a personalised narrator.
It's a unique trip and special experience unlike any past trips that I ever had.
To Amshar Serengeti Adventures, thank you once again for arranging this amazing experience for us.
To the ones who are considering taking a similar tour. There are so many things that amazed us, it's impossible for me to share with you, unless you see it with your own eyes.
Highly recommended!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized, friendly, flexible, fair price, 100% recommendation
Organisation with John was easy with email & whats app, he is always answering immediately . We went to Masai Mara and Ol Pejeta. Prices are absolutely fair. Always on time, flexible and every driver, guide or person super friendly and supportive. We went to Masai Mara and Ol Pejeta, completely different, but both worth it. We have so seen so many different animals, we didn’t expect that. Our driver Martin is the best man, you can have for game drives. We highly recommend him, if you have the chance. Keshi Tours made it easy for us, so we could 100% enjoy our holiday.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip, excellent guide.
Perfect safari，Albert, our guide, was excellent and showed us big five.Luckily, the schedule was perfect.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice safari with experienced guid Albert!
it's an amazing experience in Kenya！me & my son have saw big five in Masai Mara. Thanks my nice guide Albert that let us have an excellent Safari！
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
Albert is a good old driver! Nice trip! For Chinese safety always is most important, especially there is a political turmoil in Nairobi during our journey.