FI
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and more than I expcted.
Very, very expencive accomodations combared to the accomodation level. Good quidening, pure roads everywhere in Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch safari experience
My boyfriend and I booked a last minute 6-day safari to Naivasha, Amboseli and the Masai Mara with Kikwetu. From start to finish, we had an amazing, seamless experience. Kenneth was super responsive during the planning phase, our guide, Abou was INCREDIBLE and our driver, Paul was lovely.
Highly recommend booking with Kikwetu!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delivered on all promises - we had a fantastic family holiday in Kenya and Tanzania
Peter the manager of Africa Flash organised a family tour for us covering Serengeti, where we stayed in the Serena hotel, to the Aberdares National Park in Kenya, where we stayed at the Ark in the middle of the forest, then Samburu Game Lodge on the river, and Serena Sweetwaters with a wonderful view of Mount Kenya. We saw all the big five, as well other rare game including a caracal, and our guide/driver John in Kenya was very knowledgable, as was George in Tanzania. I would recommend Africa Flash to anyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic varied trip with the kindest most informative and enthusiastic guide , thank you Jako
Jako collected us from our hotel and drove us for 5 days into the Drakensburg and then on to the Kruger . It was wonderful to have him along with us as he was able to tell us so much about the country and spot the game for us and he was great company and very kind .
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and personal experience!
Our experience with Daily Expeditions Limited was nothing short of amazing! Frank (the owner) was absolutely wonderful to work with. Frank always made himself available to answer any questions we had about our climb, the mountain itself, or logistics. Frank was also very understanding and accommodating of our busy schedule during the planning portion of our climb. We were able to meet with our guide (Shafii) multiple times before our climb, and any equipment in their shop was available for us to use free of charge. On our climb, our guides (Shaffi & Pews), porters, and cook were all wonderful. The staff were clear professionals at their job, constantly encouraging us but always willing to change their pace/take breaks as needed. Our camp was always ready for us upon arrival, and all of the meals on the mountain were delicious (and warm!!). For everything we received and experienced on our climb it was WELL worth the price and I would HIGHLY recommend this experience. They even had a bottle of champagne for us upon arrival at the hotel to celebrate our summit. For reference we completed the Machame route in 6 days in December 2018. THANKYOU Daily Expeditions Limited.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One star is too much
The three of us selected a ten day trip around Uganda. We paid two thirds of the total, told to cover the remaining third upon arrival. Once we arrived, we were taken to ATM's several times almost every morning, to take out the third half and pay in cash. We explained multiple times that we would not be able to take out that much and can wire money instead but our guide refused and kept asking us to take out cash, even asking us to overpay at a lodge so they could reimburse that amount back to the guide.
We told our guide several times we did not want a boat tour. It was not part of our itinerary. On the day we had scheduled game drives all day, they took us to lunch then told us to hurry through lunch to make the boat tour.
After we paid our initial deposit, our guide changed several lodging options. They explained 'it was the equivalent.' One lodge was $125USD a night but they changed it to a $16USD a night lodge. When we arrived at our $16USD night lodge, the guide told us to check in then LEFT. We couldn't check in because it was too early and our guide had left with our bags. They came back two hours later- no explanation or apologies.
Prior to arrival, we were told several times to bring items to donate to an orphanage. On the day we were set to meet the kids, our guide brought us back to our lodging then told us since it was a holiday, the kids had gone home to their families. ..but it's an orphanage? We were forced to give all our items ($300USD) to the lodging manager and are not entirely sure where the items went.
Over the entire trip, our guide was consistently late and left us alone in our vehicle in large cities (without telling us where they'd be). We brought this up but there was no change.
When we went for game drives, they would stop and take photos themselves, then continue on. They never checked in to see if we had a good view or got all our photos.
In addition, our guide made three stops during our drive to visit friends. They would stop the car, hop out and chat with the person for several minutes, then hop back in. No explanation or apologies for the delay in time. At one point, both guides asked us if we wanted to stop and shop. We said no, but they still left us in the car and went shopping themselves.
On the last day, our guide had initially promised a lunch before a ride to the airport however, the night before they decided they'd only take us to the airport.
Overall, we realized we overpaid for the trip we wanted and especially for the trip we got. We feel like we were fully taken advantage of and are unsure of the integrity/legitimacy of this company.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
When I go back to Tanzania again, it will be only with TANZANIA HORIZON SAFARIS
We had a four day safari that took us to Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro. The safari was amazing and there were so many unforgettable moments. Our safari guide picked us up from the airport in Kilimanjaro and dropped us off when we departed. From the moment we landed, we felt very well looked after and experienced the wonderful Tanzanian hospitality. Our guide was very knowledgeable, courteous, funny and made us feel really comfortable. He seemed to have a sixth sense when in the National Parks and clearly knew a great deal about animal behavior.
Everything ran smoothly and the accommodation lived up to our expectations.
If you are thinking of booking a safari, I can definitely reccomend Tanzania Horizon Safaris. Our time was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.
US
It was amazing.
I have been to Africa five times. This trip was amazing the service was wonderful. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pleasure. It was all we expected and more.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pretty good guide but better cook needed
Everything was ok but the meals. I'm a vegetarian and I've been a bit disappointed with the dishes served.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful honeymoon with The Safari Source
We booked our honeymoon with The Safari Source and could not be happier. Together with Monika we agreed on a tailor-made itinerary that was just perfect for us. Monika send us recommended lodges based on our ideas and wishes and organized all the lodges, transports and extra activities.
We visited three camps in Botswana, the Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. The camps were amazing and all the flight and bus transfers were well organized.
We had an amazing time and would highly recommend The Safari Source!