IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 7-day Kenyan safari with Bison Safari, expertly guided by John,was an unforgettable experience.
We recently enjoyed a 7-day Kenyan experience with Bison Safari, arranged by Maggie. Our main focus was the Masai Mara, where we celebrated our birthday in the bush. Maggie and our guide John quickly organized everything, ensuring we had an unforgettable adventure.
John, our guide for the safari, was exceptional. He helped us spot the famous Big 5 with remarkable speed and provided us with a wealth of information throughout the trip. His passion for animals and impressive driving skills turned our journey into an extraordinary adventure. John wasn't just a guide; he became a friend.
The food was another highlight of our trip. We never imagined that we would have such a wholesome and delicious lunch in the middle of the bush. It was a delightful surprise and added to the overall enjoyment of our safari.
Overall, our experience with Bison Safari and John was breathtaking. It was a wonderful blend of wildlife, excellent guidance, and exceptional service. We highly recommend Bison Safari and are grateful for the amazing memories created during our trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulous lifelong memory, thank you Safari Soles!
"Where should I start for this review? "-I've been thinking about this while I was on my way back yesterday, and I really don't want this journey to be end......
Now, I am sitting at home, sorting the pictures and videos I took during safari, and tons of memories flooding to me. Here is the story:
When I had an immature idea about doing safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I started explore all different kinds of tours listed on Safaribooking's website, and this was the first time Safari Soles came into my sight. I listed 30+ safari tour operators whose ratings are all above 4.9/5.0 and sent emails to all of them regarding the tour plans and quotes. Among them, it is the Douglas whose reponse is the one that impressed me most: very responsive, responsible, scrupulous, professional and kind. The itinerary and quote are well organized and totally satisfy my expectation for safari. After a couple of emails, I decided to choose Safari Soles, which turns out to be the best decision I've made for travelling in recent years. The hotel and lodge arrangement are all perfect, the facilities and meals provided there are superb. Thank you Douglas, for organizing such a wounder tour for us!
The first day we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, Safaris Soles arranged a driver Frank to pick me and my friend Yihan. Frank is a very nice and warm person, who always wear a smile on face. On our way to the Arusha town, Frank kindly tell us things about the upcoming Safari tours, Arusha town, Tanzania and so on. The most important is that I Iearned the phrase"Hakuna Matata" (means no worries/carefree/take it easy) from him, which you will probably hear all the time through the journey because the local people says this a lot. This phrase has now become my motto, for everyone who reads this review: Hakuna Matata!
Our Safari trips started on the second day, when we met our tour guide in the early morning: Godlisten! I still can't believe the tour has ended now while I am typing your name. Godlisten is a very experienced, professional, kind, and respectable person. Together with him, we visited Tarangire NP, Central/Western Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro crater, and we saw a lot of animals: lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, wilderbeests, bufflos, gazelles, a lot of different kinds of birds and so many others...... He told us the stories about the animals we saw and the places we travelled. He is a person who deeply love this country, this land and the people who lives here. He shared a lot of stories about the local people and this country. He wish more people can come here and visit this beautiful country, to experience and to know the real Tanzania. I fully appreciated this and am willing to share my experience to more people. More than a tour guide, he is a care and responsibel husband and a father of three kids. I often noticed that, when we finish the safari and back to the lodge, he made calls to his wife about the family stuffs and the learning progress of the kids. My best wishes to you and your families, I hope one day your kids will be able to pursue their study in China! All the best!
On the last day of this tour, Safari Soles arraned a driver Chief to take us to do a hiking in Kilimanjaro mountain, where we saw the Materuni waterfall, explored the local viliage Materuni and had a coffee-tour. Chief is very warm, nice and professional, who helped us carry stuffs, take pictures, share stories about local people and the new and first ever female president in Tanzania: Samia. We had a wonderful lunch at the Materuni viliage to taste the authentic local meal, which is very very delicious! I missing it now while I am typing this...... One fun thing is that we watched and learned how coffee was made in Materuni villiage. We are involved in the coffee-making process and made the coffee by ourselves!
Every story has an end, so as this one. I wish I could stay there longer and explore more...... Instead of seeing it as a end, I am willing to take it as a start for the rest of many tours I will have in Tanzania in the future. Like Godlisten told to us while we finishing our safaris: "here, we don't say goodbye, we say welcome back!".
Yes, I will be back! Thank you Safari Soles, Douglas, Godlisten, Frank, Chief, the staffs of the all the stays, and everyone else who are part of this journey. Thank you all so much for everything you have done for us, we couldn't have all of these wonderful memories without your help! We trully appreciated that!
This is a lifelong memory......
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Witness was amazing and very helpful! She helped me to organise everything I wanted to see! THX
I asked for a devis online and directly they contacted me by Mail and on WhatsApp! They helped me to organise the perfect trip! Witness was amazing she organise everything for me! She changed last minute the hotel that was in the package! She modified the package for me! I definitely recommend this company above all The others! Everything was perfect! Bless and Love!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania adventure with Victor the African Animal Whisperer, Amazing!al
TANZANIA Choice Safaris provided us with an amazing guide, accomodations that exceeded our expectations, yet added to our adventure, and a trip we will never forget. Our stories have overwhelmed our friends as we shared our stories and photos. The excitement, the beauty, overwhelming vistas, animals behaving as nature intended, and hundreds of photos to keep the memories alive. The family time was well spent sharing feelings, emotions, learning, and appreciation of life in Africa. Learning about the people of Africa as well as the animals put the everything in perspective. Each tour added to the respect of the animals and the people that live day to day with them. Victor, our guide, driver, never ceased to amaze us. His knowledge, driving capabilities, and absolute love of his job was always apparent. Thank you BRENDA AND STAFF for making our trip such a memorable event in our lives. Highly recommend the Hot Air Balloon Adventure over the Serengetti, a 5 star event. We loved it!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Moran Discoveries&Tours is the best chioce !
Thanks to Moran Tours we've experienced the best safari on our life. Andrew and Moses are perfect guides - they are really kind and communicative persons. We definitely recommend them!!
Daga and Olo from Poland
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
J243QHmeredithm 21 A+++ travel experience (with small kids!) with RA Safaris
cannot recommend RA safaris highly enough. They may not have as snazzy a website as some of the other tour companies, but I promise you that traveling with this locally owned and operated (and thus supporting locals!) travel agency was one of our best decisions in our most recent trip to Tanzania (June 2024). Some friends of ours used RA Safaris back in 2015 and said we MUST use them. Their prices are really competitive but most importantly, their customization and attention to detail was superb. Zeph, the owner of RA safaris, personally ensured our satisfaction throughout the trip. Eli managed all of our trip logistics/planning in advance, and Johnson, our onsite tour guide, could not have been better.
My husband and I traveled with our two young kids (6 and 7) and Johnson was so, so good with the kids. He paid more attention to the kids than to us, which I LOVED. Our trip was a mix of high-end lodges (e.g., Gibbs Farm) and tented lodges, and the itinerary put together was so smooth and such a nice mixture of options and accommodations. They accommodated all requests. The safari vehicle was in great condition and we had everything we needed while on safari. When our little kiddo needed to go to the bathroom while deep in the Serengeti, Johnson knew all the (unmarked) backroads to get us to a hidden lodge to find a restroom. He knew ALL of the other guides and was intimately familiar with the terrain, which is essential in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The information delivered about the flora and fauna was delivered precisely, with accuracy, yet wasn't overwhelming. Johnson gave us plenty of space as a family. The trip was exciting, yet we felt safe and cared for the entire time.
All food was amazing, both at the lodges and on the road when on safari. When we were picked up from the airport, Zeph and Johnson met us outside with a small picnic of fruit and fresh coffee. Their service was impeccable. When we go back to Tanzania, there is no other company that we would consider.
Thank you to Zeph, Johnson, Eli and the rest of the RA Safaris team. We wish you the very best!!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Get value for your money is their responsibility
Title: Amazing 4-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP & Tarangire
Month: January 2024
I did 4 days in Tanzania through this Kenyan tour operator. Everything went on smoothly, the manager Brenda was quite helpful, she organized everything from travel documents to actual travel. We used the road and this gave us a chance to Kenya’s countryside as we headed to Tanzania, the driver was very understanding, we saw more than 60 animal species, the Serengeti was everything for me, I came across the big five for the first time in my life. I will always recommend ThinkScene Safaris to anyone looking for adventure in East Africa
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional tailor made safari experience!
Safari experience was professionally prepared in advance, accurately adjusted to my family needs and requests.
From domestic flights to accomodations, all was set following my request and for the fair price.
Special mention to italian speaking guide Christian that has made the Serengeti tour an experience we’ll never forget!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!! Amazing!!
This trip was seamless from planning it to the return home. I went on a similar trip 25 years ago and thought nothing could beat that trip. I couldn’t believe how much this one did. Zachary was a phenomenal driver, animal spotter, educator and professional. We saw the Big 5 by day 2! He met every need, exceeded all expectations and made this trip a memory of a lifetime! I will recommend this company to anyone who wants an amazing experience and trip they will never forget. Not one thing I would do differently. Thank you for making this so special!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and cost-effective safari and Zanzibar tour operator
We took 5 day safari with waterfall trip on the 6th day, overall it was a unique experience with the highlights being the Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti plains, where you can see vast variety of nature and animals. We saw lions with fresh prey twice but missed leopards or cheetahs - it's a game of luck. We decided to take a less costly option and share our car, which made planning more difficult, the biggest nuisance being the commute to parks which are quite far and having our time limited by others' arrival or departure. I would recommend focusing on 2 not 4 parks to spend as much time as possible tracking animals. The accommodation, hotel, lodges were good, the driver was experienced. Spending nights in the parks under a tent and with animals close was an extra special experience. The tour organizer made sure to make us feel special with a birthday surprise and was very responsive over the phone.
Our relax time in Zanzibar was smooth with door-to-door drives, the hotel was very pleasant and surprisingly not busy. Overall we were lucky to spend time on safari and by the beach for a very reasonable price and I would recommend everyone doing it if they can.
