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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari, excellent logistics and service for a fair price
After initially contacting Discover Africa, Karl Svendsen contacted me and we started the process of getting a quote and defining an itinerary for a safari to Tanzania. Karl was extremely professional and timely in his responses and in short we had it all sorted out. He answered my questions with accuracy and even though the planning took a few months, all went smoothly.
When the time came, Karl assisted me with some last minute questions and sent me all what we needed to go (my wife, our two kids and me). Upon arrival, the guide, Seph was expecting us at the airport and from there a fantastic experience was started. All the details of the trip had been professionally handled and there were no surprises (well, there were plenty... but of the good ones!). The hotels were up to the expectation, food was delicious and the guide was very, very knowledgable and did a great job in helping with our kids (3 and 7 yrs old). We went to lake Manyara, Nogorongoro and Serengeti. Seph was very skilled in helping us find good game to watch, and doing so in a safe way. He was very well aware of the rules of each park and while always respecting them, he found the best opportunities for us to enjoy the animals of all kinds.
I can only say, this agency is a great deal: the price is very competitive and they work with you to design an experience for your budget and expectations. Next time I go to Africa I will, with no hesitation, use them again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a welcome to Africa
Our 1st experience with Africa was through a 5 day tour of the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei & Coastwith Blue Crane Safaris and they did not disappoint. From the outset the communication with Derek was exceptional with him responding promptly and patiently. Then after months of waiting we finally arrived and were greeted by our guide, Sammy, who was a upbeat kind of guy with amazing knowledge and who went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience. He went above & beyond when one of our group left his passport behind on our last day and arranged to have it sent from Swakopmund to Windhoek. (Thanks again Sammy!) We saw amazing sights and a wide variety of birds & animals. Would happily recommend Blue Crane to you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fantastic experience from start to finish
My first contact with Home to Africa was a phonecall from Elias in response to my email enquiry. From then on, his responses to questions and itinerary changes were always fast and positive. Our safari was 2 weeks for 4 people, and I have nothing but good things to say. The organisation was perfect, the hotels chosen for us were fantastic, the vehicle comfortable and suitable for the conditions, and the guide/driver unbelievable! Paul is an excellent and safe driver, his ability to find animals and position the car for the photography, and his exceptional love of birds made our trip absolutely perfect. He enjoys his job and the wildlife so much that it added to our enjoyment and wonder of this fabulous country. There was a highlight every day, and he did his best to make our trip a very memorable event. So, my sincere thanks to Paul and Elias for making all our dreams of Uganda a reality.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fabulous experience with a fabulous guide
Cross to Africa was contracted by our (flaky) Kenyan safari company. Our Tanzanian guide Tony not only drove and spotted animals in all the gameparks, but also spent hours daily arranging accommodation for us and arguing with the Kenyan company for funds. Tony is a pleasure to be around and his good humour and booming laugh quickly endeared him to us all. We had a ball with him. The vehicle was comfortable and suited to conditions in game parks, and Tony an excellent driver. I can't imagine that any other company in Tanzania could have done a better job under the circumstances. This is a company I would contact first on another visit to Tanzania. It was excellent, and we are very grateful to Tony for making it so.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Jennifer Henderson
If you go on safari, you have to go to the Serengeti. This massive park has everything that you could ever want to see. Gorgeous scenery and the best animals!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Jennifer Henderson
This is a must see! We saw all sorts of animals, including rhinos! The temperature in the crater was cool, which I really appreciated after a few hot days in the Serengeti.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Jennifer Henderson
A great place to start your safari. Great assortment of animals in a beautiful setting.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a blast
From the minute my family and I stepped foot in Tanzania we were greeted with smiles from the immigration officials and the smiles never stopped from everyone we met until our departure.
We were lucky that we picked this time of year to visit as the rainy season just ended, the whole place was green and the weather was just perfect.
Our tour operator "Amos" made all the arrangements for us to be picked up from the airport by our amazing guide "Thomas", transferred to Selous game reserve, lodge arrangements and the safari trips in Selous.
The least I could say about the lodge is that it was a beautiful stay in well equipped cabins nested in the forest, most helpful and friendly staff, freshly prepared meals to our taste with attention to every need we had. And most of all we felt very safe.
We lost track of time during the following 3 days where we took the river boat ride, game reserve drive and the guided forest walk.
It was the most amazing experience seeing all kinds of animals in their natural habitat.. Elephants, Giraffes, Wildebeests, Impalas, Hippos, Crocodiles, Zebras, and a whole bunch of animals that I cannot even name.
Definitely a trip to repeat.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Soul of Tanzania provided an awesome safari with an experienced, knowledgeable guide!
Soul of Tanzania provided me with an experience of a lifetime. I went expecting to see some animals and beautiful scenery. I left with so much more! Erasto, my guide, was so knowledgeable and willing to teach me about the animals and their habitat. He made sure I saw all of the animals I wanted (the big 5, the ugly 5, the forgotten 5). I did not expect that I would walk away from the safari with so much knowledge!
Soul of Tanzania took great care of me while I was on safari. I stayed in beautiful hotels that were convenient to get to after a long day of game drives. The food was incredible - both at the hotels and on the picnics during the day. I am a vegetarian (and a picky eater), and I was full after every meal.
Erasto was not only a great guide, but he was a wonderful driver. He was very respectful of the animals, but he always made sure I could get a good view or a great photo without upsetting the animals. They carried on with their business despite our presence. He navigated the less than forgiving roads with care. We passed many broken down jeeps on our journey, but I felt confident that we would not meet that same fate. Erasto also seemed to be highly respected by the other drivers, so I felt like I had the best experience.
If you are going on safari, definitely use Soul of Tanzania to organize your trip. If you are lucky, you'll get Erasto as your guide!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable, amazing, beautiful team!
we left early June with snow africa adventures for the ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro and for a safari in three parks : Nogongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara.
We had unforgettable moments on sunny days. A great team, kind, attentive, listening to us all along our journey, anxious to provide us with maximum information on their culture, their biodiversity. A team we will never forget.
In short, we were pampered. We both arrived at the top of Kilimanjaro with just amazing meals, with a wonderful sunrise with our guides Julius and Hussein and thanks to the whole team Joshua, Johnny, Sylvester, Ayubu, Sebastian, Stevi, and all other...
During our safari, with Lorry, we saw a multitude of animals with a special mention for the herd of elephants that stopped right in front of the car. The choice of lodges was perfect: quiet, comfortable and in beautiful places!
Thanks to Florent, the boss, for the whole organization and for his daily investment: daily calls to find out if everything is fine and coaching back and forth to the airport!