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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide and Cook left no stone unturned to make our Safari experience wonderful and memorable.
Entire tour couldn’t have been supreme without the seamless efforts of Sele and Daniel.
Trip started with Sele receiving us at the JRO airport with a broad smile. Must say that Sele is disciplined and a very calm person. During safari, he made every effort to ensure that game drive is flawless. We could see all the residing wild big cats along with other animals but were unlucky with Rhino. His attentiveness helped us to see the rare sights and breath-taking views of safari.
We were apprehensive about the veg food but Daniel was so prepared that he lifted us to the delighted zone. He was on the toes to make us feel at home with delicious food preparation , soups and salads. Small small things like he serving variety of fruits and making it palatable with fruit art made us really happy. Its about not compromising on the standards even in middle of jungle.
Quality of tents and all amenities provided during the trip were incomparable. What I can say is that any future Safari trip without any second thought has to be with Shemeji . Sele and Daniel accompanying us would be like cherry on the cake
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience.
SOT was the operator my Consultant chose for a 4 day/3 night safari. His suggestion did not disappoint. We were picked up by the driver, and met the Operations Manager at a mall in Arusha, who confirmed our itinerary. Upon confirmation, we met our driver, Aly, who was magnificent and went above and beyond our expectations. My favorite part of working with Aly was his making sure we were in a good position to see the animals, and if not, to position the vehicle in a way where we had a better view. For someone who traveled over 24 hours, this kind of service is priceless.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Andy was great!
Arranging a safari from the States isn't easy. I was referred to Andy from a colleague of his in Johannesburg, and the referral didn't disappoint. Andy revised itineraries on a whim, and customized the safari exactly the way we wanted our experience to be. Even when I became hesitant, I hopped on a call with him and was instantly re-assured. I also want to give a shout out to the operators he works with - Soul of Tanzania.
Thanks Andy. We'll be in contact the next time I get down to Africa.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gail went over and beyond our expectations.
Her communications were excellent. Everyone of her intermediaries (transfers and guides) were on time, helpful, and professional. All of our accommodations were outstanding. All of the side excursions were excellent. She went beyond excellent when she found my wife's cell phone which had been left at the hotel in Johannesburg and reunited her with it when we arrived to catch our US-bound international flight. If I could rate her a 6 on a scale of 5, I would do so. We have no experience with any other South Africa-based tour operator, but I doubt that we could have found any that could beat Gail and Pembury Tours.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
IT WAS A BRILLIANT TOUR SERVICE
Am almost speechless, Shammah Wonders are professionals, caring and cost efficient. We had only three days of visiting Mikumi and Selous, hotel services was very super, the vehicles were very nice and tour guide was very charming, inshort we real enjoyed and met our dream. We recommend it highly.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing trip with Spirit of Kenya
We remember with great pleasure our visit to your wonderful country, with its treasures in the form of wildlife and kindness of its people.
We spent an unforgettable week with a perfect organization of Spirit of Kenya, from the pick up at the airport, the chosen accommodations, the unique natural parks and the wise advice of Samu (driver) and Brian (guide).
It was also very important for us to have quickly (less than 2hours) answers by André to all our questions, in order to know which would be the details of our trip.
We would like to visit you again soon.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!!
Our 8 day safari with our fantastic guide, Thomas exceeded our expectations.
This is my fourth trip to Africa. I have visited eight different countries in central Africa and Tanzania is now my favourite country. Thomas, our guide was so knowledgeable and his ability to drive and spot animals was uncanny. We travelled around 2000 klms during our 8 days and each day we were not disappointed with being up close to lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, etc. Thomas made our trip for us. Such a pleasant, easy going person to be around. Guides are such an important part of a business because you spend 8 to 10 hours a day with them.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an absolutely great safari
I was traveling alone, but they found a small group for me to join. It was very nice and the driver was great and above all very flexible and helpful. We could almost see everything in the park! The selected lodges were very good! I would recommend them anytime.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience and a Must
Everything was great through out my tour and exceeded expectations. I recommend Aritsamaye Safaris to others as they will make your stay in southern Africa an unforgettable one.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AA Safaries & Tours saved my safari in Kenya
This is actually the 2nd time I used AA Safaries &Tours and write the review.
This time I wanted to visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha in Kenya.
Unfortunately, from the beginning I contacted another company in Kenya - Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris, which appeared to be fraud. I paid them in July and on August 8th, I got a message that they cannot provide service and they stopped answer emails. There are now many reviews from cheated customes about KWSS on their page in Safaribookings. They stoled from many people. And I already bought airtickets and visum for the 6 of September. I was desperate, I lost money and was going to loose even more. So, just 3 weeks before departure I desperately contacted Sydah from AA Safaris & Tours. In February 2019 she arranged for me an exciting trip in Uganda. So I wrote directly to her and asked, if she can help me with safari in Kenya. And she did! In spite of shortage of time, high season and my request to try to do it as cheap as possible but still rather comfortable.
With the help of their partners in Kenya (Francis from Kenia Mara), they managed to book me on new safari, trying to keep price lower as I already lost much money. I was joining groups of other companies and it was different cars and drivers almost every day but it worked! It was amazing! They were taking so good care of me. I do not know, how they managed to coordinate which tourist go to which car, but they did it! :) They controlled the situation all the time. All drivers were excellent, special thanks to Martin, Daniel and Robert (they all belong to different companies).
I had a great time in Kenya! Safari in Masai Mara was absolutely incredible! It was really a whole day safari, we drived in about 7:00 in the morning and returned to the hotel around 6 pm. We saw all possible big animals just at a few meters distans, even closer sometimes. I made hundreds of great photos. Accomodation (Menyatta Camp just few minutes drive from Masai Mara entrance ) was rather modest but absolutely okey for its price class. At all places was clean, there were mosquito nets, staff was friendly. My last day in Nairobi also was filled with activities: I had a city tour, visit to Karen Blixen house and Giraffe Centrum.
Both Sydah and Francis answered at all my mails and sms almost immediately, even if I wrote early in the morning or late in the evening. I am grateful to AA Safaries & Tours Ltd and to Kenia Mara for the excellent safari which they organized for me practically in the last minute. They are responsible professionals!