35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We visited Selous, Mikumi, and Udzungwa Mountain National Park
We have visited south parks in Tanzania for 6nights 7days, it s was wounderful safari with our driver guider and Aman and Mr. Bakari as tours leader also chef, his cooked dealicious foods during safari his took care of us everytime so we real enjoyed and our trip well orgarnised, malengo tours is a good company, thank you malengo tours team.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our safari of a life time
My friend and i went on a safari with Across The Wild and we had the most amazing vacation. We spent 4 nights camping in Maasai Mara and then stayed one night at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge it was a wonderful experience. My friend was so scared about camping at first that she even wanted to change her mind but later she really liked the experience of sleeping in the jungle and when we got to Naivasha she even wished to camping the whole trip. We are used to luxury since our childhood so staying in luxury hotels was not a big deal at all but experiencing something new was the most amazing of all.
We planned for this safari for two years and based on their strong recommendations and quick responses, we felt safe to choose them. Fina responded quickly to our annoying emails, and easily accommodated our wishes, we changed our itinerary so many times as we kept adding places we wanted to visit. She met us at the airport when we arrived, and made us feel very welcome; we also had the pleasure of having dinner with her at the carnivore restaurant, which was very wonderful eating meat of all types we really loved it.
Our driver guide Steve was a great guide. He was very patient and willing to spend as much time as we wanted in the park. For example, in Maasai Mara we spent an hour watching two lions stalk zebras and he never said anything he allowed us to enjoy the act. We left camp early after breakfast and returned just before dark. He was a very careful driver and he knew where to go to see all the animals. We managed to see all the big 5. The safari cost was very reasonable, especially considering the long days in Masai Mara and undivided attention we received. We had the best safari imaginable. It was a dream come true! Thanks to Across The Wild Tours and Safaris.
We will really recommend this agency all our lives.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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awesome indeed
We had an amazing time. We learned so much from our guide. We made long days, but the excitement was likewise. We had fun and learned a lot about his life, animals and nature. I will forever be grateful for him and wish him all the best. Lawerence, we miss you!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
The experience was incredible. from the beginning till the end! We only stayed 4 days but were enough to see plenty of animals and of course we were lucky to see the BIG 5!
Easy Travel was very helpful since we contacted them to get the prices, they replied very quickly and they answered any doubt we had regarding our travel. When we arrived they came to our hotel to meet us and explain to us every single detail of our itinerary, which was very helpful and we really appreciate it.
Doto was our guide and I really cant imagine a Best one, he was very helpful and explained us plenty of things about the animals and also about Tanzania and its culture, he spoke Spanish, French and English perfectly which was great for us, because I am spanish and my husband is french :)
I will choose them again with no doubt !!
Visited June 2017
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable African Safari Experience
My first African experience was beyond my expectation. Thanks to Kenya Budget Safari for the superb service. Our guide, Mousa/Moses was an expert, always on time and knows how to deal with his guests. Thanks for making my safari adventure an unforgettable one. Kudos, Esther!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing, Unforgettable Experience
We just returned from an awe-inspiring private six person photography safari throughout Kenya with Africa Celebrity Tours & Travels. Muli Muema, the owner/operator, helped us craft an amazing itinerary of National Park highlights with nights at some of the best lodges in the country.
I was initially hesitant to book with them because the price came in considerably lower than what other companies had quoted us; to the point that it seemed suspicious. But they are KATO bonded, which was very reassuring. And Muli more than earned our trust. He was wonderfully communicative throughout the entire process, despite the ten hour time difference; from our initial exploratory emails, through our booking and up to the day of our departure. He let us completely customize our itinerary (we wanted more time at Masai Mara) and add last-minute excursions like a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and personal adventures like trips to Karen Blixen Museum and the elephant orphanage. He took care of everything on our behalf. He booked our additional lodging in Nairobi the night we arrived. He made reservations for our dinner before we returned home. He even dropped us off at the airport, helped us unload our luggage and explained the unique Nairobi airport security system. It was like visiting a city where your friend lives. He is extremely responsible, trustworthy and courteous. I cannot recommend Africa Celebrity Tours & Travels highly enough.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, we found that the airline left our bags behind when we changed planes in London. With our group embarking on our safari the next morning, Muli stayed on top of everything in Nairobi. He ensured that our trip could continue on schedule without any added stress. He arranged for our driver to take us shopping for replacement supplies and ensured that our bags were delivered to us by bush plane at a remote airstrip in Amboseli National Park. It was an amazing effort. Muli truly went above and beyond. He is a top-notch, responsible professional and Africa Celebrity Tours is first-rate organization (which is not something I would say about British Airways).
Our amazing and friendly driver Joseph was incredibly skilled at everything from navigating the white knuckle Nairobi traffic to the muddy roads in the Masai Mara. He is more knowledgable about wildlife than many naturalists I have encountered at American parks. He explained intricate animal behavior, recognized bird calls, and spotted naturally camouflaged big cats while safely driving us through the parks. Joseph knew the exact times and places to be for animal viewing and put us in better positions for photography and video than any of the other vehicles we encountered in the parks. We saw "The Big Five."
All in all, it was a wonderful, unforgettable adventure. I already have friends who have seen our photos of some of the jaw-dropping sights of Kenya and want to do similar journeys of their own. I haven't hesitated to recommend Africa Celebrity Tours & Travels.
Asante sana.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mike and team excellent,proficient, and accomodating in all that they do.
Excellent in all aspects, and our guests for AKS were treated extremely well.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
AA Africa provided my group an amazing safari seeing incredible wildlife with cultural experiences.
Earlier this month I took a photographic safari group to Tanzania. While taking another group some years ago I met Augustine Minja at one of our safari camps. I ran into him in 2015 at one of the safari camps and learned he has his own company, Augustine's Adventure Africa (AA Africa). I was impressed with Augustine and said I would consider using him in the future. I didn't take a group in 2016 but did check out reviews of AA Africa. Late in 2016 I contacted Augustine about a group safari in June of this year.
He presented me with an itinerary that I knew was excellent--I had 10 previous safaris to Tanzania--and at a very attractive price. Based on my review review searches, and our conversations and how he answered all my questions, I decided to use his services. The safari was amazing in terms of wildlife seen and the accommodations that Augustine had arranged. However, what was as equally outstanding was the service Augustine provided my group. He is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife, habitats, and local history and culture. The itinerary not only focused on wildlife but also exposed the group to life in Tanzania with visits to a school, medical clinic, village markets, and a Maasai village.
Behind the scenes he kept in touch with lodges to make sure there would be no surprises down the road. He attended promptly to any issues raised by my group--there were few-- and paid attention to the smallest detail.
I am already planning another group with AA Africa next year and would whole heartedly recommend AA Africa contemplating s safari to Tanzania whether it be a group, family or couple.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari with Travel Partners
We had a wonderful and unforgettable Safari with Travel Partners and can absolutely recommend them!
Our Safari was a six day private 4x4 tour through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire with mid-range/mid-range+ accomodation (seemed pretty luxury to me...).
Tavel Partners was already at the beginning very professional and easy to communicate with. They could also arrange a quite late booking and came to our hotel for payment. We were lucky to get a Landrover suitable for 6 people for only the two of us and Mbonea, our wonderful driver and guide. He was very polite and helpful, a safe driver and he told us a lot about the parks, the animals and Tanzania and its people. All in all the company was our perfect travel partner and worth the price!
*Regarding the tour: 6 days was perfect. Enough to see the 4 Parks without a hurry. We strongely recommend to do a private tour, as you can not only enjoy the nature quietly, talk with the guide and decide yourselfs what you are doing next. I would prefer a shorter but private tour.
*Regarding the parks: Do all 4 if you can. If not, skip Lake Manyara (if you are not interrested in birds) or Tarangire (if not interessted in big elefant groups in green environrment with baobabs).
*Regarding the accomodation: mid-range mid-range plus is very comfortable. We strongly recommend Serengeti Heritage Camp, Lobo Camp and Bougainvillia.