50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very knowledgeable and helped guide to make very enjoyable and tailored for us to maximize our time.
We stayed in the best lodging and were catered to by caring staff and guides. We liked our experience and have used Charles in the past and will use him again in the future. We can’t say enough nice things about him and the service he provides. He will make sure that you are taken care of.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great customer service, easy booking, fast replies and of course awesome safari options
Everything is already said in the title ;-)
Even though we had some changes of plans and a lot of questions before deciding for one of the safari options the communication via E-Mail was always easy and the replies were almost immediate.
In the end we stayed at the Greenfire Lodge and enjoyed every second of it!
Big thanks from Austria!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator; incredible trip
We booked a 2 week trip to Tanzania via B2C and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Here's why:
On the front end: flexibility. I had a lot of requests and Maliwaza worked with us to make the trip exactly what we wanted: we made several additions to the itinerary, including a day to visit Lake Manyara (tip: it was nice but the other 3 parks we visited [Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro] were much better) and adding 4 days in Zanzibar at the end; we were quoted a lower rate by another operator for the Serengeti balloon ride and she immediately honored it; when I asked if there were any opportunities to reduce the cost of the trip she worked with us to find a few slightly less expensive hotels (which were still great).
During the trip: stellar customer service. Our guide, Aziz, was absolutely fantastic. He had over 20 years of experience and it showed (tip: ask for an experienced guide!). Not only was he an excellent driver (which is important, considering the roads and lack of signage), but he also excelled in finding game in less busy areas. He could spot a cheetah from hundreds of feet away, tracked prints in the dirt, and after comparing notes with some of the other lodge guests at the end of the evening it was fair to say that we consistently saw more. And lastly, he looked out for us in all ways. He advised on how to tip at the hotels, helped haggle with vendors, made sure every hotel knew our food restrictions, and made us feel very safe considering we were a same-sex female couple with kids traveling in a country where homosexuality is illegal.
We also had excellent customer service from Maliwaza on the admin staff. We had an issue with our outbound flight (tip: some countries require transit visas even if you don't leave the airport, so do your research!) and were going to miss our connecting flight from Nairobi to Arusha. I texted Mali and asked for her help. By the time we landed, knowing how expensive it would be to book new connecting flights for all 5 of us, she had arranged for car transport for us from Nairobi to Arusha, not only at a fraction of the cost, but which also allowed us to not miss any of our safari time.
I could go on and on but will end by saying that a) this was the trip of a lifetime and something we will remember forever, and b) we were in excellent hands through the entire process. Highly, highly recommend B2C.
GR
Very professional and welcoming.
Great trip, the schedule was very well organized , it comprised plenty of safaris in several national parks and a stay at a Maasai village. Everything run smoothly ; our drivers where also our guides who were very experienced and eager to answer to all my questions about wild life and local habits.It was a very pleasant experience.I fully recommend this tour operator if you want to explore Tanzania!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They listened & responded to all our requests, making our experience amazing.
We found Speke Uganda Holidays to be very reliable, communicative and safety oriented. We never felt unsafe during the course of our trip. The driver (Innocent) was very respectful, making sure our needs were met and his driving was safe. Uganda is one of the most lush and beautiful countries where the people are welcoming and friendly. We felt the trip was certainly good value for the money. The wildlife safaris and trekking the Gorillas and chimpanzees were just an exceptional experiences. Meeting the local villagers was an added bonus without which this trip wouldn't have been wholesome. Overall the trip was fantastic and we will certainly use them in the future.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with my family
We had a wonderful 6 days safari.
I travelled with my husband, my mum and my 2 years old child.
Our driver Dickson took care of our well being - he wanted us to really enjoy our safari
He always listenned our needs and did his best to make us feel happy for this incredible experience.
As he speaks French, it was easier for my mum.
We were lucky to meet 4 of the big 5 + a guepar.
My daughter was so happy to see " Papa "Lion, zebras, elephants, hippopotamus...
We have many beautiful souvenirs of this trip.
Thank you Dickson!
NB: In the 6 days safari, it is written that we could stop in Navaisha Lake, hell Gate but the timing is toot tight. So, it is better to focus on Lake Nakuru.
There is no boat ride included too.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our ultimate Safari experience in Tanzania. Our hearts are filled with beautiful memories.
We have just returned from a 9 day exceptional Safari experience visiting Tanzania with Expect in Africa with Laurence as our tour operator and Raymond as our guide. Right from receiving us at the airport till dropping us off back on day 10, it has been nothing but an experience of a lifetime. Laurence was professional, very responsive, accommodating and a great guy to work with. Laurence then handed us off into the most capable hands of Raymond and we were off on our most anticipated adventure criss crossing the various national parks. Raymond is an exceptional guide and an expert birder, also describing local plants, trees and flowers during our travels. He is so humble, respectful and a great spotter and knowledgeable on how to spot various animals and spotting the toughest and the shyest of the mammals such as leopards. He planned our days very efficiently and was also open to suggestions to get the best experience of the day. My husband and I carry forth wonderful memories and we are so incredibly grateful for the time we spent in Tanzania with Raymond as our guide. The best decision we ever made.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
I had the best experience travelling with Kensai.Communication was great and this made my trip smooth. It was totally worth every coin I paid ,as my expectations were met.
Can’t wait to book another tour with Kensai.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beutiful nature pretty
A very experienced tour operator had been arrange with us really enjoyed photography with all the wild animals, excellent trips.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fascinating beauty where time slows down
We did 6 day safari with Meektrails in June. Our trip started from Amboseli National Park (2 days), then Lake Nakuru (1 day), and finally Maasai Mara (2 days). Every second was magical. We witnessed a completely different environment, vegetation, climate, and animals every day. We witnessed incredible things at moments we least expected. It was a trip beyond what we imagined. It was great to see animals in their natural habitat and witness their communication with each other. We need more than a week to visit this beautiful country, I hope we can come again. Finally, thanks to our tour operator. Thanks to Meektrails Safaris, everything was amazing. Before the trip, Eliud took care of everything closely and planned the tour according to our requests. He was great with communication. Our guide Lukas smells the animals, as they say :) He was a friendly, calm, expert, understanding, and wonderful guide. This trip wouldn't have been as wonderful without them.
