20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 day Safari including Serengeti and Bushmen visit
We did a 7 day safari arranged by golden trips, the itinerary was great and well thought out - No two days were the same. We seen everything we wanted to see in the National Parks and more, the bushmen visit in particular was an incredible experience we would highly reccomend.
The accomodation was great, we really liked the serengeti camp and Lake Eyasi lodge in particular.
Salvatory our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and overall a great guide.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I strongly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris
We got to know Brenda and her company "Tanzania Choice Safaris" through a friend's recommendation who had used their service several times in the past. We had very positive experience with them. Planning a trip to Africa is intimidating. But working with Brenda eased my anxiety. She guided us properly, I had enough but not overwhelmed by information/options. Our trip proved that we were well prepared. The only suggestion I have for Brenda is to emphasize the importance of binoculars, either equip it in your land cruiser or strongly recommend your customers to bring their own.
Our tour guide Leslie did wonderful job. He is friendly, very knowledgeable and he is a skillful driver. With his help we saw all big 5s and impressive wildebeest migration, which makes us very satisfied.
We travelled as family of 4, which is under the maximal compacity of 7 for land cruiser. But it is very comfortable especially when everyone is trying to stand up for a best view. We have chosen regular lodging outside national parks and luxury lodging inside national parks. The total cost of our 9 days/8 nights is $5200+/person which we felt is a good value.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience !
I have no hesitation in recommending Lion King adventures. Our communications with the company from start to finish were excellent. Our guide, Gama, was brilliant. His knowledge of fauna and Flora was exceptional! Every question we asked he knew the answer. Gama went out of his way to make sure that we had an incredible experience and saw all of the animals we wanted to see. He was very patient and kind throughout. Our cook, Karim, was also wonderful. He cooked up delicious meals day after day with great variety. Thoroughly enjoyed eating Karin’s food. The only negative I have to say about the whole experience was the campsite in Serengeti. Unfortunately, the washroom facilities at this campsite for the women were woeful. Blocked toilets, doors to the shower and toilets which did not close, and a flooded drain in one of the two available showers. Facilities in high season are alcompletely inadequate For the numbers of campers. I realise that this campsite is not run by Lion King adventures however I feel it prudent to let people booking a future Camping Safari know about the facilities in the Serengeti. Other than this though, just want to reiterate that our six days spent with Gama and Karin on this Safari adventure of a lifetime were incredible!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable trip!
Simon and Jackson are excellent drivers! They are patient and very professional! We always have the best spots among all jeeps. We enjoyed the trip a lot and it is an eye opening experiences. Thanks!
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experiences!!! :)
Our guides (through Passionate Guides) David in the Kenya portion of our safari and Othman in our Tanzania part were beyond accommodating, generous, and welcoming! They know the parks like the back of their hand and all the best spots where the animals may be hiding. I learned so much about the animal behavior and characteristics through the guides and appreciated their knowledgeable and thorough commentary! Additionally, when we had questions about local currency, paying habits and amounts, and customs both of our guides were extremely helpful and clear! I can’t imagine a better experience that worked perfectly for me and my family. It was an unforgettable trip!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate Guides was exceptional at creating the perfect experience based on our interests.
We will be eternally grateful for Passionate Guides’ help in creating such incredible memories for our family. Africa truly is the soul of the world and we are so privileged that Beatus, Othman and David shared it with us. Beatus really listened to what was important to us when he designed the itinerary. We loved being integrated with nature at the tented camps. The service was excellent and the staff at every lodge made us feel at home. Our game drives were non-stop discovery of every bit of wildlife we could have hoped for. David (Kenya) and Othman (Tanzania) were experts - sharing their knowledge and knowing exactly where to find elusive animals. Wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you so much!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant service, care & knowledge.
Have enjoyed a wonderful experience with Paul- his care, service & flexibility have made our Safari experience one to remember. Communication with both Savannah Explorers & our tour guide, Paul, has been easy, with our inquiries & requests addressed quickly & always aimed at providing us with the best experience possible. Paul was always accommodating, patient & friendly & the transport was clean & safe I cannot recommend Paul & Savannah Explorers highly enough- both were simply wonderful.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip!
Our African safari trip was totally incredible. We absolutely loved our safari guides, accommodations, food, camp settings, and all of the people we interacted with in Tanzania and Kenya.
The vacation was super memorable and one of the best trips we’ve ever taken.
One drawback of the process was the booking and payment that occurred before we departed for the trip. Over the course of one year while the trip was being planned, confirmed and paid for, there was some staff turnover in the Ker & Downey office that resulted in some difficulties with finalizing trip details.
On my end I had a change in personal circumstances that required some trip rearrangements. At that time, the original employee who handled the trip left the company and so my trip was handled by employees I hadn’t met previously. This transition was not seamless and there were times when I was frustrated and getting conflicting information from different employees.
However, those issues were sorted out before departure and the trip itself was very smooth. Everyone was very responsive during the trip, even when their local time was in the middle of the night.
Our designed itinerary was perfect and we are very thankful for the unique and luxurious experience we had.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch safari in 3 different game parks. All details were handled including shuttles and hotels.
My wife handled the communication and booking with Passionate Guides however she reminded me during the process how easy it was to communicate with Beatus (owner). Our family of four (2 teenage kids) had some special requests during our week long safari and he was very willing to accommodate including special dietary needs. I did not have to think or plan a thing during the weeklong trip which Passionate Guides set up for us. There was even a last minute change due to a tent camp being damaged the night before our stay. Beatus scheduled an alternative stay for us and it was a seamless change for us. I highly recommend using Passionate Guides for any type of trip you take to Kenya or Tanzania. Thanks to them for such a great trip with lifelong memories.
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate Guides was so flexible and determined to hit everything on our safari bucket list.
Passionate Guides provided one of the best vacations I have ever been on. They accommodated to everything we wanted to do on our safari and more. They linked us up with the best places to stay in both Masai Mara and the Serengeti and the guides that we had for both the Kenya and Tanzania sides were spectacular. Our family wanted the most nature-filled, down to earth safari we could get and they delivered. Whatever safari experience you want to have they will get for you!
