MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A one in a lifetime experience, with a professional, knowledgeable team to guide you
I rarely write reviews, so the fact that I didn't hesitate to write this one speaks a lot about how grateful I am to Golden Rwanda Safaris for one of the best trips I've ever had. Since I was going to Rwanda for work and only learned about it a few weeks in advance, I had a very short time to put together this tour. In just a few days, Golden Rwanda Safaris helped me curate an experience that was exactly what I wanted: canopy walking in Nyungwe (amazing!), climbing a mountain and sitting next to a family of gorillas in Volcanoes National Park (I don't know how Golden Rwanda got me a spot on such short notice, given that there are few permits available in the summer), learning more about Rwandan culture and traditions (I learned how to make banana beer!), and glamping in Akagera Park with hippos just outside my tent. My guide, Soufiani, was extremely professional: always on time, a careful driver, always patient and attentive to my needs, making sure I felt safe and that I was getting the exact experience I wanted (for example: when I told him - mid-trip - that I preferred to spend the night in Ruzizi Tented Lodge instead of another fancier hotel they had booked for me, he immediately made arrangements to make that happen).
It was also very clear to me that Golden Rwanda knows its trade, as they were able to suggest really cool experiences (in addition to those I had in mind), and their choices for accommodation were on point. Also, they constantly requested feedback and asked if there was anything else they could do to make sure I was happy. I can not recommend them enough!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Life Changing !
Jungles was incredible! Fantastic value for money and so much knowledge on the visited area/s. I visited Uganda with them, and as a solo traveller it was fantastic to get to know people and feel safe and comfortable the entire tour! Seriously everything was incredible start to finish!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not trustable
My advice is for you not to trust Manyara Travel Climb Company!
We booked a climb and a safari week with them and no news after the climb. The person took our money and left us in bad trouble. We had to pay again with another company to save our trip. So my advice is really to avoid this dishonest company!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Imani offers personalized, professional, and unforgettable travel experiences.
Our trip to Tanzania with Imani was an amazing experience! Mike was incredibly helpful and responsive, understanding our needs perfectly as we traveled with our parents. He answered all our concerns and provided clear explanations, ensuring a unique and memorable experience.
We spent two days in Ngorongoro, and on Mike's recommendation, we took a walking safari, which turned out to be a highlight of our trip—so much fun and truly unforgettable!
Our guide, David, was outstanding with his 18 years of experience in the industry. Thanks to his expertise, we saw all the animals we hoped to see. One day, we were the first to spot lions with their five cubs. David's sharp vision also helped us find a cheetah hiding in the bushes, and he even guided other safari jeeps to the sighting. His warm-hearted nature and professionalism made the experience even more enjoyable.
Even when our flights got canceled on the last day, Mike and David went above and beyond to find us accommodation and arrange transportation to the airport the next morning.
I highly recommend traveling with Imani—100% the best experience!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Custom tours in Tanzania – good guides, good lodges, good prices, personalized service.
I worked with Amos (the owner) to arrange a 19-day tour for our group of 12. Communication was excellent, and response was usually quick.
Our group was to meet with a sister organization in Iringa, but we wanted to do some excursions before and after that. Amos set it all up. We went with Migration Venture Africa because of excellent word-of-mouth recommendations from a prior group of our organization that went in 2017. The price quoted by Migration Venture Africa was below what we could have pieced together on our own based on commercial tours we found on the internet. Our itinerary included a couple of days in Moshi, then Iringa (a non-tour layover), then Ruaha, then the Northern Tier parks, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro, Mto-wa-Mbu (“Mosquito River” but we didn’t see any) an interesting village with nice art and market, and a Maasai Boma.
Our trip included a charter flight from Arusha to Iringa (it’s a long drive by road!), and back from Ruaha to Arusha. Migration Venture Africa handled all the ground connections.
The drivers/guides drove safely on the highways and expertly in the parks – from navigating mudholes after an afternoon rain in Serengeti to evading a mad bull elephant in Ruaha.
Migration Venture Africa helped us fill a gap in our schedule. Our first stop was Moshi for a few days of rest and adjustment of time zone. A few of us wanted to go on a Kilimanjaro day hike (not to the top! Just to Mandara Hut, the Kilimanjaro Marangu trail’s first camp on the way up to the summit). We were going to use a daytrip we found online. Migration Venture Africa said they could do the same trip for us, and their price was lower than the internet price. Our guide, Rogath, has been to the 19,000+ft top 87 times! So this was easy for him. We had a great outing, and yes we were tired (2800 ft elevation gain hiking through the rain forest). We got to see Colobus monkeys and tree hyrax.
Migration Venture Africa said they have done trips for parties from 1 to 25, so our party of 12 was larger than normal. They did a great job planning and executing our itinerary. They showed us the best and took us to some nice lodges. If someone asks for my recommendation, this is it.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip of a lifetime!
Easy Travel does not only make your trip easy, but it makes it memorable. First, their agents communicate really well and are extremely helpful assisting you in creating a custom safari itinerary.
We were extremely excited to start our journey and we were not disappointed. I must say that the success of such a trip depends a lot on the expertise and personality of your guide and driver. Ours, Simon Boimanda was the best we could have hoped for: experienced driver, resourceful, friendly and fun, and, above all, a mine of knowledge.
Simon shared an authentic passion for the Tanzanian wildlife and made it fun asking questions and let us know guess a plausible answer. He masterfully made our trip exciting, authentic, seamless and full of learning.
At night, we stayed in a combination of wilderness Tortillis camps with their friendly and dedicated staff and amazing comfort, and a couple of high-end lodges which allowed to take a short break.
If I was to summarize the highlights of our trip, I would say (in chronological order):
1. Safari trip through the forests of Tanrangire to observe in awe thunders of elephants.
2. Balloon flight over the plains of Serengeti to watch the great migration of wildebeests and zebras
3. Walking safari to the Empakai crater to watch flames of flamingos soaring to the sky
4. Safari in the crater of Ngorongoro to watch a vibrant ecosystem show its best colors
5. A cultural stop at Lake Eyasi to learn about the Datoga metallurgists and hunt with Hatzabe bushmen.
Wow! What a magical experience. Thank you Simon! Thank you Easy Travel! Asante sana Tanzania!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient, reliable operator that provided us with the gaming experience we wanted
Discover Africa Safaris listened to what we wanted to experience in Africa and tailor made a series of fly in fly out safaris for us. The gaming locations that they chose were exceptional. This is why we came to Africa. Within minutes of our first game drive we were within metres of a pride of lions. The next day we were following a tracker on foot to a group of cheetah cubs. They were contactable during our holiday and were able to resolve an issue which arose with one of our accommodation providers during our holiday. This enabled us to enjoy our holiday whilst they sorted out the issue in the background.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Laurent is incredible. He is patient, organized, flexible, communicative, and kind
Laurent created an unbelievable adventure that involved four people arriving and leaving at different times and having the experiences we each hoped for in Tanzania. My trip started two nights in Dar Es Salaam then a flight to Kigmoa and a boat ride to Gombe National Park. The lodging in Gombe was stunning and the chimpanzee trek was dreamy! Next he organized for our group to meet in Arusha. Then came a flight for a party of four to the Serengeti to start a five day safari. Our driver, Abduly, was amazing! His knowledge of the animals and the environment was incredible! He knew the name of every mammal, bird, reptile and plant we came across. Abduly was as excited as we were to see the animals
which was very touching. He made sure we saw the Big 5 but when he saw we loved the elephants he gave us extra time to observe them! Of course, it was the same with the giraffes, zebras, and hippos. And when he found out there was a reptile lover he made sure to spot a snake for us to view giving us an unforgettable moment! I loved how Abduly respected the animals and always showed the utmost respect to nature while driving. Abduly gave personal touches to the trip by sharing cucumbers and avocados with us and by sharing about his life experiences. We couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgeable or thoughtful driver! After the safari three of us flew to Zanzibar and enjoyed a beach vacation in Jambiani. The amount of time and energy that Laurent spent piecing this trip together is unimaginable, but I am forever thankful that he gave me/us a trip that I dreamed of!
If you’re thinking of using Safari Soles go for it!! Create your dream vacation and watch your trip be put together by a company that works together with their employees and wants the very best experience for their visitors!
US
Wonderful safari experience
From the first communication with the office, I was supplied with. All the information necessary to design a 12 day safari in four of the parks in Tanzania. We were a family of 12 with three generations, from age 10 to 81. The tented camps were out in the bush but had character, were clean and comfortable with good food and most had swimming pools for all of us, especially appreciated after a long day on the bumpy, dusty, bad roads. We all had a great time and was a real adventure each day. The driver guides(Gaza and George) were great. It’s not a luxury tour, but the tents are well furnished, beds are comfortable, all the camps have great location, and the food was really good. You won’t be dissapointed
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional tour operator, perfect holiday
Africa Celebrity is a very professional tour operator with strong room control capabilities. They can get rooms that others can't, and all have been successfully checked in. The price is the cheapest I compared among more than ten companies. The itinerary is also very reasonable. After the reservation, due to personal reasons, I needed to change the time and hotel, and the tour operator (Muli) helped tirelessly.
The driver Hiram is very professional, with fourteen years of work experience, showing us everything we wanted to see. On the first day in Masai Mara, we saw the Big Five, and the next day we saw the river crossing.