20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant tailor made safari
Having previously worked in the safari industry some years ago, myself and my partner decided to take the in-laws on their first ever safari.
Booking with Buffalo Safari Camps allowed us to tailor make our tour for exactly wanted we wanted, and it didn’t disappoint... it was without a doubt one of the best safaris we’ve ever been on!
The overall tour itinerary, vehicle (huge fan of Land Rovers) and service were top notch, not to mention great value. Our driver Errie was awesome - very knowledgeable and always smiling.
I’ve recommended all of my friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mind-expanding and truly insightful: highly recommended for curious travellers
I was lucky enough to go on a private six-day safari around the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo – with both Alvin and Sammy, two of the kindest people you'll ever meet. Sammy was an outstanding driver (and at times also a guide!), navigating the parks and highways like he’s never done anything else. Alvin kept on feeding me knowledge. It would be impossible to try and some up how much I've learned on this safari: from the best animal fun facts (spoiler alert: elephants have been known to recognise specific humans) to deep insights into everyday life and culture in Kenya (the explanation behind the pimped matutus – the mini discobuses you see everywhere in Nairboi) and politics (the future of energy in Kenya) – none of my questions remained unanswered.
Papa Musili Safari are the pioneers of eco safaris in Kenya – you’ll have a hard time finding a safari company that is more dedicated to protecting the Kenyan environment, its animals and its people. They donate to conservation projects like The Green Belt Movement in Nairobi, plant trees along their safari, and only work with lodges with good eco credentials that hire local staff, thus giving back to the community. When you see a giraffe standing right next to you, this beautiful creature looking you right in the eyes, you really feel like you’ve made the right choice with Papa Musili because you know they really care about protecting this giraffe’s habitat. So it's a win win situation.
You can tell they have a lot of experience and have been in the business for years – wherever we went, they were welcomed by staff like family which says a lot about the way they treat people. This was also reflected in how well they reacted to me – they could tell I was really tired one day without me even saying anything, so they cut the morning drive short and I could get some more time to rest in the lodge.
One more tip: listen to their advice – I really wanted to do three parks in six days, and later wished I’d only done two, which is what they recommended. They know what they’re doing, trust them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent. Once in a lifetime trip.
Completing safari with Adventure Makers Tanzania was an once-in-a-lifetime experience largely due to the guide (Kiaka). Kiaka was simply exceptional and catered to all our needs at all times. He was knowledgeable, helpful and amicable. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Adventure Makers runs an efficient and comfortable operation. They make sure that you really get the full experience of safari. Kiaka worked tirelessly to ensure that we saw all the wildlife possible. Further, Kiaka ensured our safety at all times and as a result I felt completely safe. Stephen who runs Adventure Makers was responsive before and after completing safari. He ensured that I made my flight to Zanzibar on time without any issues. If somebody is looking to complete safari on a budget, Adventure Makers is your only option.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a wonderful family-operated business with personalized service and incredible expertise.
We had an amazing safari experience with Safari Multiways. Romeo always responded very promptly during my research phase and was really accommodating to my requests to adjust the standard itinerary. This is a small local business and it feels good to support the local economy as they guide you through the wonders of Tanzania. Our guides were expert trackers and very knowledgeable about wildlife, birds, and plants. I thought we would be lucky if we saw even one leopard or cheetah. We saw so many we stopped counting! Tons of lions, elephants, zebras and every other imaginable African animal were viewed in our private safari vehicle - Amos went out of his way to make sure we witnessed the wildebeest migration river crossing as well. This is truly a bucket list trip of a lifetime.
Go and enjoy safari with this company. You will be glad you did.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream honeymoon with great camps & guides!
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Tanzania and we were blown away by Maasai Wandering. First, we did two days of game drives in Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater with Ali, and he was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, kind, and skilled. Not only was he a great guide in the parks, he was also such a patient and great resource in telling us more about Maasai & Tanzanian cultures, which we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about.
Next, we headed to the Serengeti where we stayed at Ehlane Plains Camp. We were stunned by the camp, and even more so, by the staff. We can't say enough positive things about our guide, Abu. His breadth of knowledge about everything from the animals (including birds), to their tracks, calls, and behaviors, was outstanding and continuously impressed us. He was a true professional, which was also evidenced by his command of where to go and when in order to get our best chances of seeing the extraordinary things the Serengeti has to offer. He also has an amazing eagle eye -- spotting a sleeping leopard in a rock formation from hundreds of meters off & a pride of lions that were barely a speck in the distance. We saw more -- and learned more -- during our time with Abu than we ever could have hoped or imagined. But more than anything, he was just a great person to spend our 4 days of game driving with. The rest of the staff at Ehlane were no different. The manager was extremely attentive and kind, and we had a great time talking with him by the fire. He clearly took great pride in his work, and was the consummate host of the camp. The chef stunned us with his culinary skills in such a remote location.
In light of how gorgeous the setting is at Ehlane -- the camp, the tents, and all of the amenities, as well as the landscape around the camp -- it's hard to believe the staff could outshine such a location, but that they did. Thank you for making our honeymoon truly the trip of a lifetime.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A nice tour, with nice guides and nice accommodation.
Matthew and our driver were super nice people. We saw a lot of animals and got a lot out of our four days in Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley and Masai Mara. Really recomend the boat trip and the Masai Village for a small extra amount of money.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip including lodging, guides and destination
From the start the communication was excellent. All our questions were answered and the agenda perfectly planned. We stayed in Kasane at the Riverview Lodge and went on two game drives in the Chobe National Park and a visit to Victoria Falls. The accommodations were excellent and the staff were quite friendly and helpful. All guides were very professional. Trip of a lifetime and we are so happy to have chosen City & Safari for experience. Thank you!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't miss it!
We were just on safari trip for 3 days/2nights with Afrozone Kingdome. I'm still under the impression of whole trip and how beautiful everything was.
We started from Arusha to Serengeti, spent the first night there in the camp surronded with animals and natural life. Next day took the early morning game drive through Serengeti and after lunch continued to Ngorongoro. There was also a camp which we spent the night at (it was really cold at night because you are high at rimes of crater, so don't forget to bring a hoodie and some warm clothes!) Next morning was the drive inside of crater and was wonderful!
We saw all the animals we wanted, caught The Big Five and so much more.
Our driver was the best (if booking defenitly search for young guy Mandela), he really did his best and listened to our wishes, full of experience and fun facts about the park and animals. The cook was also amazing, we ate some of the best food we tried in Tanzania.
All in all, I would defenitly recommed Afrozone Kingdome Safari for the care they provided us, and the most important part the price is than fair for what they are offering.
Hakuna matata!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Timbuktu were always helpful and knowledgable, and delivered what they promised.
Timbuktu were always on hand to give advice. They had selected excellent lodges and other accommodation for the holiday.
Everything went extremely smoothly, and I would have no hesitation in recommending the company to others, as I have complete confidence in Timbuktu.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding and very Reliable safari company! The best!!
Hagyko safaris are so reliable and always professional! I coordinate 6 to 8 safaris each year for groups from the USA and Hagyko safaris makes the experience so smooth. They've always been on time and provided teams with the best experience!
I also have experienced first hand their trips including July 2018 with my wife, 3 young children and my parents. We had the most enjoyable experience and we were so thankful for the kindness and efforts of the drivers to provide us with the best sites and locations. They really make things happen for their guests and groups always have an awesome experience.
I recommend hagyko safaris to anyone and wish you the best in your planning.