CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent game drives at Kruger and day trip to Swaziland.
We had an unforgettable time at Kruger NP. The game drives and the guides were excellent. We saw all of the big 5 every single day (4 game drives) plus loads of other interesting animals (e.g. wild dogs). The guest house Laughing Waters was also great (big room, lovely garden and great food). Learning about the culture and history of Swaziland on the day trip was also very interesting.
We had an amazing experience with Roho Ya Chui, who were always extremely helpful.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic first safari's experience in mikumi
We will ever remember our 4 days trip in mikumi national park in tanzania, that was made possible by the fantastic team of Joseph from tomodachi tours.
Joseph helped to organize us a tour that we decided to book at the last minute, 5 days before departure.
We went from a good surprise to another, 5h only by car from dar el salaam : fighting rhinos, resting male lion, elephants and girafes less than 5 meters from us - it was simply unbelievable.
We decided to mix a safari and a hikking experience, and I would recommend this combination for all the nature lovers.
Accomodations were carefully chosen, and we were provided with accurate, interesting and funny comments during all our trip.
Thanks again to all the team !
Diane and Xavier
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful! Above expectations!
I was pleasantly surprised by the overall services. The food was good, the camping was safe and really above my expectations, the driver/guide spoke English perfectly and he was a very pleasant companion. He had a Radio and communicated with the other drivers in the area and whenever a rare animal was spotted somewhere he would race to that place to help us catch a glimpse. I really recommend the experience!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booked for Tsavo est and Amboseli they changed it in 2 days in Tsavo without telling me in advance!
Once i joint Tsavo i found the agency had still to send money to pay the fuel for the second day in Tsavo. I lost 2 hours waiting for the money to come! I ve booked for a jeep but the agency at the last second told me there wasen t any jeep but a van. The price was low but how many troubles!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari and Tanzanian experience!!!! Easy choice next time i come back.
Magda and Edward are amazing and unique people who gave us the best experience we could ask for... From getting to know personally our wants and wishes and doing everything they can to make it happen all the way to having the Best guide- Godson- who is funny, kind, safe and very knowledgeable about the country and animals.
Please people of the Web do yourself a favor go see this amazing country talk to its amazing people and make it easy just use Flash to do it!!!!!! they know the best lodges as well and give you a personal Tanzanian experience. Much love to Flash.
ישראלים יקרים תבחרו בפלאש להקל לכם על ההתארגנות ולדאוג לכך שהחוויה שלכם תהיה אדירה.
בטוח נקי ואישי.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip
My husband and I went on a 5-day 4-night trip to Masai Mara. We stayed at Kilima Camp and had Chedi as our guide. We owe It Started In Africa a huge thank you for arranging this for us, we really felt lucky to have both a stunning place to stay and such an awesome guide. Chedi was wonderful -- kind, informative, quick with a laugh, and always on time or ready to help with whatever we needed. He spotted rhinos, lions, families of elephants, cheetahs, colorful birds, and I always felt safe with him at the wheel! One of my favorite memories is of Chedi hauling out his worn and well loved bird guide book to point out what we were seeing. Kilima Camp had warm and helpful staff, too, and I would recommend lodging there if you're headed to Masai Mara. From a logistical standpoint, It Started In Africa also gets our enthusiastic endorsement - prompt and clear communication and easy airport transfers were the norm. Just go!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience in my whole life!
The time in Uganda was really amazing due to our wonderful guides Twaha and Wilson! The trip to Murchinson Falls National Park was well planned and organized. Both guides took much care of the group and provided us with lots of detailed information about the various plants and animals that we saw. We had a lot of fun with Twaha and Wilson, the best tourist guides for safaris in the world.
I can highly recommend those guys to everybody who is interested in spending an unforgettable time in Uganda - the Pearl of Africa. It was a pleasure and an honour to make their acquaintance and I thank Twaha and Wilson from the bottom of my heart for the extraordinary experience I gained due to their passionate and fantastic work!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Not the biggest but certainly one of the better safari agencies
Together with 3 Belgian friends I booked a 16 days safari with Reny Safaris. It revealed to be a very good choice: all bookings were well made; the manager regularly got in contact to find out if everything was okay; the car was very reliable (no breakdowns); and the driver was not only excellent as a driver, he also turned out to be a fantastic animal spotter!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience, well organised timings and excellent hospitality.
Had a great time on this safari trip with Paul my guide. Was collected from my Kampala hotel early in the morning and began the long trip heading towards the equator point and eventually Bwindi National Park, stayed at a fantastic lodge overnight and was refreshed and ready for the Gorilla tracking adventure the next morning. What a fantastic experience to see these magnificent creatures up close and in their natural habitat. This was followed by a trip to QENP where all manner of animals can be seen including three tree lions expertly spotted by Paul. Stayed over at Pumba cottages that night, stunning views across the QENP! The following morning was a thrilling but exhausting chimpanzee tracking adventure in the forest before the trip back to Entebbe as I had a flight to catch.
Overall and fantastic experience meeting some amazing people on the way who went the extra mile to make me feel welcome. Many thanks to Tony and Paul (epic driving!). Highly recommended.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience, very kind driver, good value for money
I was picked up from the hotel and drove to the National Park in a minivan which needs a bit of renovation. The whole tour will last from 6:00 to 13:30.
The driver, Peter, was very kind and told me and the other two people that decided to do this safari on that day about the areas we passed through before we arrived at the Nairobi National Park.
When we entered the park, although a bit late, we drove and found two lions, one male and one female. It was a good start for the day.
He was in constant communication in Swahili with another car in order to find the location of the different kinds of game.
We found a lot of animals and 4 out of the big 5 (no leopard).
I would certainly recommend this safari operator.