20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good service from agent; poor game drives
Booked 2 nights (4 game drives) at Xanatseni Lodge in the Klaserie Game Reserve, part of greater Kruger, through this company. Working with the agent was easy, and he was helpful with changing dates/last minute booking. The lodging, food, and airport transfer were great; however, the game drives (you know, the whole point of the thing) were pitiful. In fact, every person I told about my safari afterward was shocked that someone could see such few animals over four game drives, particularly during a peak month such as August, despite paying around $1000 for two nights and suggestion from my agent that the lodge was a solid place for animal sightings (I had expressed concern that it would not provide ample game viewing opportunities, and I was correct). I did not see a single predator—no lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, etc. Only some rhinos and a hippo in addition to very common sightings like elephants, giraffes, zebras, etc. A couple of the game drives were oddly redundant/unproductive and each one started later than scheduled (two of them 30 minutes later because it was “too hot” and did not end any later). I actually saw the same variety of animals and some rarer ones (incl cats) during a single game drive in Etosha (organized separately). To be clear, I understand that a safari can be a game of odds, but it is hard not to feel ripped off after paying $1000 for sightings you could get during a drive from the airport, and this review will hopefully serve as a helpful data point for anyone trying to determine their odds in the future.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari trip of a lifetime
We had such a great family trip to Maasai Mara, and James was an integral part of ensuring everything went well. Despite finalizing our trip late and too close to peak season, James was super communicative and responsive, and able to craft a custom itinerary for us and secure rooms at the Entim Mara luxury tented camp. Our parents and kids enjoyed the safari drives with our Maasai guide James (different James!), who helped us spot 4 of the Big 5, besides countless other animals and wild life. Director James even personally came to check on us and wish us goodbye at the conclusion of our trip. Highly recommend Twinkle Star Tours and Safari!
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IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Me and my friend went in both Kilimanjaro and Safari with weltweit adventures and we had an amazing experience. On the trek the crew were very supportive and had great energy. In the safari our guide was very professional and knew his way around. The food was also excellent even though we had many restrictions.
Thanks!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and experienced tour operator that helped us with making our Safari trip amazing
The Safari trip with Meru Slopes was an amazing and unforgettable experience! From the beginning Gift Tembo was most helpful in arranging the trip and made it very easy with excellent communication and making sure that our arrival and departure in Tanzania went smoothly.
During the Safari we were taken care of by our amazing guide Douglas and chef Johani. We couldn’t ask for more knowledgeable and fun guide who made our 6 day trip very entertaining and assured that we got the best views during the game drives. And the everyday feast prepared by Johani exceeded all expectations.
Overall had an amazing Safari trip and would recommend everyone to reach out to Meru Slopes for their Tanzania/Africa adventures!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally amazing ! As much for the game drive with Max than for the accomodations ! Unforgettable !!!
Amazing !!! We experienced a safari that really surpassed anything we could have imagined! Our driver Max was excellent in his way of driving, positioning the car in front of the wild animals and in his numerous explanations. Also, the lodges, the meals and overall the entire organization was perfect for an unforgettable experience! I recommend Suricata Safaris and Max 100%!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, perfect for us!
Baraka and his team made sure we will have the best experience, answering all of our needs, and made extra effort to customize everything for us.
Weltweit team has the best energy and proffesionalism.
We highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience. Well organised and staff were helpful and friendly.
Fantastic experience. Well organised and staff were helpful and friendly.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour Operator!
We did a 4 night private tour to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guide Ayubu was kind and always available. The organization was by Oliver who we met on the last day, she was also very kind and friendly. Perfect accommodations, perfect car, perfect guide, everything perfect! Recommended for a safari in Tanzania! thanks for everything!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
Very nice experience. Welcoming staff and averagely satisfactory services. Typical tasty food.
Must try
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Local Tour Operator I Have Ever Worked With!
Five stars is not enought to convey how amazing our expierence was! Stephan himself was our guide and the entire process from start to finish was hassel free, organized, and amazing! Stephan was so great at helping us define the best safari itinerary based on our time constraints, what we wanted to see, and budget. As soon as we agreed to what we wanted, Lindo Travel did all our accomodation booking and even helped us with booking internal bush flights. Stephan was so communicative, friendly, informative, and professional the entire time. We saw so many animals, and Stephan had so much information on each of them! He got us the best accomodations and really took care to understand everything we wanted and tailor the schedule to that, make sure we felt comfortable and safe, and make sure we saw as much as we could! I can't recommend Lindo Travels enough, and we will be booking with them in the future for sure!