AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable week
From the start, the Lion King team was helpful and accommodating. Although they were not the cheapest quite we received, we felt they listened and did the best job adapting their standard itinerary to our needs.
We chose a mix of game drives, cultural experiences and active options, visiting Serengeti Ngorongoro, and Tarangire parks, having a village tour and bike ride in Mtu wa Mbu, a stop at Olduvai gorge, a visit to the Datoga and Hadzabe tribes, and a day hike on Kilimanjaro. It was a good mix.
Our guide Jeffry was so nice and made sure we got to see everything in our plan. I especially loved the night in camp where we enjoyed dinner all together and he told us stories of growing up. Our son was complaining about missing Jeffry within an hour of the end of our tour :)
The places we stayed in the mid range package we're all lovely, although Nyota Camp was our favorite.
Would happily book with Lion King again.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience for budget-friendly price
Our programme was 4 days option: visiting Masai village, then gaming in Mukimi NP and finally hiking in Udzungwa Mountains.
Participating in safari Going Green was a pure pleasure. Our host, Lenard, was very friendly and always helpful. He contacted us immediately after making a reservation and provided with details concerning programme.
The safari itself was amazing: seeing animals in their natural habitat is experience incomparable with anything else. And views during trekking in Udzungwa were absolutely breathtaking.
Do nor hesitate! If you wish to have good safari experience, book with GG.
LV
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience with Tanzania Explorer!
Our choice to go with Tanzania Explorer (TE) for our first safari trip could not have been better! Our only input was time available and “mid- range” budget, and from that TE’s Aleksander created a plan that turned out to be a total magical experience!
Flying from Dar to Kilimanjaro airport, we visited Lake Manyara park, Ngorongoro and Serengeti – and we would not change a thing if we should have done the same again.
All TE representatives, as well as the lodges we stayed in, went above and beyond all our expectations – everywhere we went the service was really heartfelt and their effort to make and keep you happy is really touching. The lodges, Pakulala, and Ansaja Moru and Asanja Grumeti were exactly to our taste - lovely comfortable camps with outstanding locations, superfriendly staff and very good and plentiful food. In addition, as a celiac depending on glutenfree food only, TE made sure this was in places for all lodges, and all sites handled it perfectly – and even with homemade glutenfree options!
Both in planning and follow-up,- the info was always clear and useful, and they were available at all times if any questions or other.
For the safari, we could not have been luckier or happier; we had the most fantastic guide in Joshua. So knowledgeable and calm and gave us every day a different game drive from the day before,- and all with extraordinary experiences and memories. He also made us feel that we were the only ones in the wild, especially in Serengeti.
The TE villa in Dar outskirt is also a very pleasant element,- with long flights, it was a supernice place to start and finish our adventure,- in the very good hands of both Joshua and the villa team with Anna, veronica, Augustino and the rest.
Part 2 of our journey was relaxing days at beautiful Zanzibar, at the wonderful Amani boutique hotel – with the same outstanding service! The Paje area is vibrant and fun, and with the tranquil location of Amani it was a perfect combination. Here too is a dedicated TE team ready to make the most out of your journey.
We are very grateful for this magical experience – thanks to TE with their expertise and warm personality, - they truly live to make your trip extraordinary.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly professional and knowledgeable
We had 2 all-day safaris with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris at the Kruger National Park.
Our guide, Remember, was prompt, courteous and provided warm blankets for us to use during the chilly early morning start to our excursions. He is exceptionally knowledgeable on all aspects of both the wildlife and the terrain and his commentary was not only informative but very funny! I’ll never forget “the ugly five” when we saw warthogs and hyenas 🤣🤣🤣
We were privileged to see ALL of the Big 5 too including the elusive white rhinos and a leopard after a kill. We had extremely close and exciting encounters with 2 lionesses and numerous herds of elephant and Cape buffalo! Utterly breathtaking!!
He was exceptionally kind and deeply concerned when our friends’ teenage son had a seizure in the safari vehicle while on our 2nd day out in the park and radioed ahead so we could be met by a closed vehicle to take us back to our resort earlier than expected.
This tour group is top notch and we couldn’t recommend them more highly!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY ESSENTIAL WAY.
1.A one-of-a kind experience!
Ombeni was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed sharing Tanzanian and American gospel music with him.
He made sure we had plenty of food to eat both on our travels and at our hotel reservations, and was able to accommodate our diets.
He guided us through a busy market in Arusha to find clothing and spices, patiently teaching us Swahili and translating for us.
Along the tour, he made sure to give us time and opportunity for great pictures and was expertly skilled at spotting animals and wildlife from far away.
We felt safe at *all times* and that our luggage was properly secured within our van and hotels.
The highlight of this experience for me was being welcomed by a Maasai village and observing their customs, dance, and craftsmanship. We admire that Easy Travel supports these communities in giving clean water, money, and school supplies and we intend to donate through this agency.
When our flight changed unexpectedly, he helped us check-in, and drove us directly to the airport (4+ hours) fast and efficiently.
I would recommend Ombeni's service and Easy Travel to anyone interested in a life-changing experience. 10/10.
2.Outstanding. Knowledge, decency, hospitality unmatched in all of our life travels. Recommend without reservation.
Ombeni was a fantastic guide who made us feel at home on safari and treated us like family. He made sure to learn what each family member liked and showed the interest, respect and care any person would want. Voice Gerson managed our trip in the most professional and personal manner. Easy Travel eliminated most all of our travel worries so that we really did experience Hakunah Matada.
3.Trip of a lifetime
We had the trip of a lifetime! Our guide Ombeni was very experienced and shared his wealth of knowledge with us. We saw the BIG 5! Ombeni was an excellent driver and provided us with everything that we needed to enjoy long hours in the vehicle. After spending so many days with him we consider him part of our family. Voice Gerson of Easy Travel provided the best customer experience that I have ever had when planning a vacation. She and Ombeni ensured that our vacation was enjoyable.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great people, great company for an unforgettable experience!
We decided to choose Sacred Wilderness Expedition as our guides because of several things: 1. Lulu, who presented excellent communication, answered all questions and concerns in a timely manner, and was very open and helpful. 2. Program - the tour program included all the points we wanted to see. 3. Price - for the program, it was very affordable compared to other offers. During the trip we found out that it was an excellent choice! Our guide, Willy, was the best man for it, he told interesting facts, jokes, he was organized, he is a good driver and brought a great atmosphere, thanks we spent a wonderful 6 days. Thanks to his experience, we were able to see all the most important (and not only) animals. David, our chef prepared delicious dishes. There were 3 large, full meals every day. We always had several things to choose from.
Protip for those who are still thinking: definitely choose Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro NP, and Tarangire NP if you have time. Also, ask managers about the conditions at the camps (for example - to have enough cloths with you during the trip). :)
All in all, we can't imagine a better trip and we fully recommend Sacred Wilderness Expedition! :)
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money creation
I would certainly recommend Big Apes. Our guide knew a lot about all the different animals (even the birds, which is certainly a plus) and has a real spotters eye. He is a kind man, that wasn't all over the place the whole tour. Accomodations were all nice aswell.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Budget safari 6 days
This Safari trip was very good. The guide/driver James Gichina was very professional and led us to see many animals, all the big five and much more and explained us their lifestyle. It was really great to see the animal world with our own eyes. In addition, the accommodation conditions were simply but good. It was an unforgettable travel experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
family safari with spirit of Kenya
We have just finished a 7 day safari with spirit of Kenya. e are a family of 5.
It was amazing.
Our guide Joseph was brilliant and went above and beyond to make this trip special.
The highlight was the Masai Mara game drives, the Kandili camp and sunrise and sunset in the Masai.
We were so well looked after and every aspect of the safari was faultless.
I cannot thank spirit of Kenya, Filipa who organised our safari and Joseph our guide enough.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Creates the we experience of a lifetime
Nick Brant fully involved us from the outset in putting together our target locations to visit and through the trip checking what we wanted to do next. He always gave us recommendations and options based on his experience and was flexible for example about whether we camped or stayed in lodges.
Amazing highlights included: being woken to the sound of hippos around us; wild camping guarded by a ranger with a fire through the night; walking by chimps in the rainforest of Kibale and watching a female chimp groom her young; the overwhelming power of Murchison Falls; seeing elephants drink and crocodiles bask in the Kazinga Channel. We also saw, at close quarters, a leopard, lions, rhino, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, a huge range of birds and a massive snake glide right up to our 4x4!
