35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderfull and great the best ever seen
This is one of the most extra ordinary safaris that ensures every minute is an adventure including the meals and transport the precision takes into account the essence time value of resources put into the vacation wonderful
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Root looked after every aspect of my group's Mt Kilimanjaro climb, leaving nothing to chance!
From help in clearing Customs at JRO, to ground transport to all aspects of the actual climb on the mountain, Wild Root looked after everything. Porters & support staff were professional, friendly and always willing to lend a hand in the different aspects of camp life or the final push to the summit. You can't go wrong in choosing Wild Root as your partner on the Roof of Africa!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are very organize and well experience, I had wonder full time
The communication from.the office to our tour guide was well spoken, and had amazing time again it was my first trip
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Erasto is the best guide EVER. If you plan to go to Africa, Erasto is a MUST.
I think Africa is a special place. When planning our trip, we planned to get the best tour since we live in Mexico, it is very far, and maybe it would be the first and only time to go there. Erasto excelled our expectations by far. He is proud of being a Masai warrior which gives him a superior knowledge of the animals, plants, and places compared to the other guides we met in the hotels. This knowledge was very important when looking for animals, we found all: zebras, elephants, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, hipos, leopards, etc, even a pangolin! He not only showed us the animals, but told us how they lived, what they eat, if they migrate or not, everything. So it was not another zebra and another lion, but learning to understand their behavior. Besides he also knows about plants so we learned about natural repelents, natural sandpaper, etc. Many times in the safaris we went farther away, or to other places just to find whatever we wanted. He made our safaris personalized.
On top of all this he had everything prepared at the several hotels we went. We were always expected, received, and had everything ready for us. He was always ready and planed everything to perfection.
I have recommended Erasto to everyone I know. I want to return some day and I'll surely call him to prepare our trip.
Erasto thanks!! You made a special, unique, and unforgettable journey to me and my family.
Thanks!!!!!!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip I have ever been on. Highly recommend.
Would highly recommend. Lodges, Sunrock Guesthouse, Imbabala Zambezi Safari, Umlani Bushcamp, The Elephant Camp, were fantastic with excellent staff that were extremely helpful, friendly and nothing was a problem. Safari online asked questions when booking and were efficient and knew exactly what we were looking for in terms of accommodation and animals were wanted to see. Actually got to see the Big 5 which was perfect. Gave advice on a few little extras with no pressure, which we did and am very grateful which make trip even more exciting. Would definitely recommend booking with them.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely Worth the Effort to Get There
South Luangwa is a bit off the beaten path but a rich reward for whomever makes the journey. Confined between a dense forest and a wide river, animals are plentiful in this park. I have seen more cats in one day then weeks at other flagship parks in southern Africa. I have made to trek's there because the photo opportunities and wildlife viewing are unparalleled; even in the wet season. I stayed at Mfuwe Lodge twice! The people, the food, the guides and the rooms are above and beyond. On my first night during my first trip we found a leopard in a tree right above us...amazing. On my first night during my second trip we came across a leopard moments before it took out a bush hare. It was over before I could understand what was happening. I love this park and will definitely go again.
IN
The experience with karibu has exceeded all my expectations , God bless you.
The wildlife, scenery, weather, accommodations, transportation, our guide, all were excelent however the food could improve but not bad either.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wounderful wildlife! Modern Africa.
The Trip at all was wounderful. We saw a huge variation of Wildlife and svenery. The weather was refreshing and not as hot as expected.
KR
Just go.
1. Wildlife
You get to see what you only saw in books and TV. The animals feel more real than when you see them in zoos.
2. Scenery
I can only speak for Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and the roads in between. I loved all of it. Nairobi is not as prim as Tokyo, which in a way adds to its vibrancy. Lake Nakuru gives you green forests. Masai Mara is the typical savanna plain you imagined but never really got to know. The roads in between gives you a glimpse into what Kenya is really like, with lots of villages, plantations, livestock, empty fields and lots and lots of dirt road.
3. Weather
Early October is pleasant and not so extreme, both in Nairobi and in the wild. Chilly in morning and night(13 degrees Celsius), warm in day(about 24 degrees). Mostly dry with occasional rain.
4. Accommodations
Accommodations in Nairobi are relatively inexpensive if you are from a developed country. However, you really need to research how much time it takes from your hotel to the airport. Because of traffic jams and roads that go roundabout, it takes more time to get to the airport than, for example, Google Map's estimation based on straight distance. Look into other travelers' reviews.
Accommodations in the safari area depend on how much money you spend. Safaribookings sort them into Budget, Mid-range and Luxury. I can only speak for Mid to Luxury(Sarova Lion Hill, Mara Serena Lodge). They provide great services, up to standards of good hotels in big cities. However, I think their real value is in their location. Lodges or camps on hills provide breathtaking views. Sometimes wild animals such as hyrax or baboons wander about near your room(so keep your windows closed, and get your camera ready for a close shot).
5. Food
Food is actually quite nice. Kenyan cuisine came across as hearty and healthy to me. Try staples like sukumawiki(a vegetable dish tastes something like kale and spinach) and ugali(steamed starch that is the Kenyan equivalent of rice in Asian food. They give you fork, but try them with your hands like the locals do if you want more cultural experience; it's oddly satisfying to handle your food like a bit of clay to soften it). The influence of Indian food is really strong too - you will find bits of Indian cuisine pretty much everywhere. You can also experience Ethiopian food in Nairobi, they have some good restaurants. And try tea. Kenyan black tea is great. They also have good coffee.
6. Transportation
As I mentioned in 'accommodations', traffic situation in Nairobi isn't great. Give yourself enough time for moving around when you plan your trip. And you really need to take into account the ever-present dirt cloud and extreme bumpiness if you go by car to the safari region.
I recommend Uber in city and safari vehicle driven by a hired guide/driver outside the city. Reasons are because, in Nairobi, you stand out too much if you take local public transportation, and outside Nairobi, the road conditions are so bad you need a big vehicle made for such roads, and a local guide/driver who will be in charge of things so that you won't find yourself stranded in middle of nowhere if your car breaks down(I saw three safari vehicles with flat tires on the road. There is always a chance of a breakdown not only because are the roads bad but also because cars in Kenya are usually old and much worn down in the first place).
Of course, you can simply take airplane from Nairobi to Masai Mara(I think it costs about 300-400 USD, I'm not too sure). It would then take about an hour and you would have a view from above but miss out on the 6 hour trip, it really depends on your preference and budget.
7. Guide
Stephen, my driver for safari was also my guide. He is good at his job. He speaks good English(Kenyans usually speak English well because English is an official language there), gives enough commentary and explanation about things when needed but doesn't really tire you with too much talk. He knows his way around well and is both a good driver on the road and a good guide on the safari(we got to see all of Big 5 plus cheetas).
8. Other Highlights
If you go to Masai Mara, balloon safari is a great idea. It is definitely worth the money(430-450 USD).
I recommend that you try to buy or borrow good cameras and get some practice months before the trip. If you have a phone with a good camera it's usually fine, but sometimes you want to zoom in or open your aperture a bit more to give your photo some style and so on. Action cams(such as Go-Pros) are a great idea too, since you sometimes want to take videos of things while moving in a car on a bumpy road. It also helps that action cameras usually have a wide-angle lens that allows to capture more of the vast scenery.
it is just breathtaking
I love the wildlife, i love the people. No other place is as good and pure as Tanzania.