US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great planning with wonderful experienced driver/guides for both Kenya and Tanzania
My mother and I did the 12 day golden safari tour of Kenya and Tanzania. Silas did really great booking everything and Lio our Kenya driver/guide and Vincent were both really experienced amazing guides and drivers.
We went in early July and if I had done more research I would have booked for mid-august or so for our tour since the migration can take place anytime between July and October and the beach weather was cooler and a bit rainy so I didn't get as much beach time as I was hoping.
I was surprised to find that we had the entire vehicle to ourselves so be aware that you can work with Apodiformes to change any itinerary before you book everything. Also if you have a larger party take smaller items since there is not a lot of space to put luggage in the vehicle you will be traveling in. You will mostly just be riding in a vehicle all day so you do not need to be in shape at all. I for some reason thought we would have nature walks, but it was really about getting up early and going out all day to see the animals.
I recommend googling every park and time of year to see what is more the peak time to go depending on your interests. If you go for the migration and visit the Serengeti I would make sure you get one night in northern Serengeti since most of the zebra's and wildebeest will most likely be up there and depending on where you stay the travel time from masai mara to serengeti can be quite long. We went Amboseli and it was amazing, watching the elephants cross the road at night or early in the morning was such a wonderful site, however in July Mt Kilamanjaro is mostly cloud covered to my understanding so take these into consideration. And of course the animals will do what the want, if it is a nice sunny day you will have a great game drive, if it is colder and cloudy or too hot and you might not see much. Also I thought lake Nakuru was the most beautiful place I have ever seen and the only place we got a good view of rhinos (the flamingos had left for better food sources) and we were only there for a little over 4 hours because it just takes a while to get there from Nairobi so think about what you really want to see to spend more time at one place. It is hard to say what I would have changed other than the time we started our trip, but 12 days was a long time to sit in a vehicle so I think maybe it would have been good to do 4-5 days of safari then beach time and then maybe switch it up to go see chimpanzees, but when you travel so far (we came from the California) it is hard to know what to cut out since it all sounds amazing. I guess you just have to decide what you want to see the most. For me I would probably stick with Nakuru lake, Masai Mara and/or Northern Serengeti, and Amboseli but I love the beautiful trees, lakes, and birds. In any case you can't go wrong with Apodiformes, although I recommend you request Lio to be your guide and driver.
FR
Pearl of Africa
Nice people very kind. Amazing landscapes.
Kazinga tours was very helpfull in all register.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice Safaris is excellent.
Tanzania Choice Safaris gave us a brilliant safari experience. Every single communication and interaction was extremely positive and, as a result, we had a completely trouble-free and genuinely joyous 8 days in Tanzania. Brenda was professional, friendly and patient in organising a perfect set of activities and accommodations for us at short notice, with plenty of options to choose from. On safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, with a fascinating side trip also to Olduvai Gorge, we were privileged to have the most excellent guide. Leslie is not only very knowledgeable about the habitats, fauna and flora, but also taught us a lot about Tanzanian culture, history and society. He is an exceptional human being who works so hard to be a master of all of the challenging aspects required to be a safari guide, and so we found ourselves going to bed each night feeling extremely lucky for yet another wonderful day (and in truly delightful lodges). All up, Tanzania Choice Safaris delivered for us day after day of excitement, joy of discovery, comfort and great food, and a deep sense of satisfaction that exceeded all of our expectations. We would not hesitate for a second to recommend them to everyone, and would most definitely turn to them again, should we be lucky enough to visit Tanzania again.
TH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Vanessa, with Greatest Africa helped us organize our first trip to South Africa. My wife and I had an amazing time. Everything was organized to perfection. Vanessa was always available to help us fine tune if needed.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and all was as agreed.
It was great experiance, but too short. We took the arrangament for just one 1 night. If you're driving from Dar Es Saalam, it's very long, bumpy, and full of traffic 6 hours drive.. So defenetly I recomend to stay longer on safari if you can.
CH
He guided us through the whole decision making process until the end with a professional service.
We are a family with 10 and 14 years old kids and where traveling for the first time to Afrika. After requesting offerings from different companies for a Safari we found this agency with a personal touch and decided to book the tour with Hospitality shuttle. This agency was very reliable from the very beginning and accommodating with all your wishes. They stood on our side through the whole applicational process and met us personally before the Safari started. During the Safari we could contact Bob any time and he would immediately help. We had always the feeling not to be left alone and would book with this company any time again.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, correct and value for money
We booked a 5-day safari with Full Package Adventures. Juventus, our contact has been quick to respond and provide any and all details from the beginning. The booking went smooth too.
Once we arrived, Tobias, our tour guide picked us up from the hotel. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and we had a really good time during the trip. He always told us the plans and timelines for the next day ahead, what to expect, etc. We could ask ANYTHING, there was nothing he couldn’t answer (about culture, history, animals, literally anything). He made sure we were always comfortable and safe.
The accommodations booked by Full Package Adventures were also beyond expectations: clean, comfy, with good and plenty of food. I can only recommended them to anyone looking for a good experience!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoy an incredible experience while smiling
Our guide Barnaba bring us very close to all animals and we have also have been very lucky because we see all the big 5!
Highly recommended!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt response to all queries. Very good arrangements
The tour was very organized. The stays were wonderful and luxurious.
The safari drivers were good communicators.
Overall a very good experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert driver, very friendly and dedicated. Thank you Barnaba
Thank you for an unforgettable 5-day safari! Your expertise, enthusiasm, and knowledge made this adventure truly special. We appreciated your keen eye for spotting wildlife and your dedication to ensuring we had an amazing experience. Highly recommend!