CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari experience on the northern circuit with Makasa
Just back in Dar from our safari with Makasa. What a great experience it was.
From the pick-up to drop-off at the airport after nine days, every thing was great and we felt in good hands.
We cannot say enough good words about our driver, Safari guide and cultural guide ( the same guy!)
Of course we cannot compare because we know no others, but we can't imagine a more professional, engaging, dedicated and knowledgeable guide for a tour of the northern circuit. A safe driver, respectful, friendly , funny and above all a superstar in the knowledge and love of the nature in the parks we visited.
We felt lucky being with him and the Makasa group compared to the other groups we saw. Dedicated to making our experience great, he always ensured we were at the right time at the right place to maximize our sightings...and although we tried hard, we couldn't find even a bird for which he didn't have a name and some details on its behaviours. He could spot animals while driving that we couldn't scanning with binos...No doubt, the great experience of discovering these parks for the first time was made simply incredible by the quality of the guide leading us through these parks. The lodges selected were great for food, confort and friendly personnel and again our guide would always ensure everything was right. I should also mention that the planning of the safari by email with Selma showed how responsive and flexible they were in recommending options with various lodge levels and with or without domestic flights. I highly recommend Makasa for your Tanzanian safari
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Adventure
We had an amazing time with Jobovic. Piet and Meshack looked after us very well and really knew what they were doing. They knew all the camps and included very successful game drives in the itinerary. Piet drove long distances with no signs of fatigue or loss of good humour. Meshack cooked great meals and could spot a buffalo in the densest bush. He was also very knowledgeable about birds.
All we had to do was put up our own tent. It was not difficult, and we got quicker as the days went by. The bed rolls were more comfortable than we expected and took away much of the sensation of “roughing it”. We were advised in advance to bring inflatable pillows. They cost only 30 rand each from a camping shop in Cape Town and again, were perfectly comfortable.
Would we go on another Jobovic Safari? Of course we would!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari come true
I have to be honest I was nervous about our safari booked with Wildebeest Safaris it all seemed to good to be true. From the very beginning the prices were within our budget and the itinerary suggested was absolutely perfect and exactly everything we were wanting which is why I was thinking wheres the catch, but everything was amazing. Noah's suggested itinerary for my husband and I was perfect every camp and lodge suggested was beyond our expectations. Peter our driver picked us up from our Nairobi hotel and he was very professional and the vehicle we had was immaculate. We saw other tour companies along the way and I was so happy we went with Wildebeest their vehicles and drivers were not as professional as ours. Peter spoke good english and was able to find every type of animal on safari for us, we saw Lion, leopards, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, rhino, hippos, baboons, ostrich, hyena, flamingos, multiple lion and babies sightings and the big one for me was the cheetah along with an interaction with a cheetah mother and her 4 cubs, every kind of antelope and an array of birds. It was the most amazing trip of my life and I will never forget it. If you are going to Masai Mara ask to stay at Mara Eden Camp having the Hippos and crocs outside your door was amazing. Thank you thank you thank you so much Wildebeest Safaris, Im coming back next year hopefully for the great migration.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well planned, very reasonably priced, personalised, leisurely and rewarding
My wife and I did an eleven day tour of Botswana in April 2017. This tour was put together by Mark Hathaway of Gondwana Tours. In a long initial e-mail Mark set out various alternatives while at the same time making comparisons and expressing what he thought would be preferable. From that original e-mail I gained a sense of confidence which turned out not to be misplaced. His planning was thorough, his response to any question was immediate the overall cost was very reasonable and the whole tour went without a hitch. The lodges we stayed at were exceptional value with very good facilities and meals, very personalised service, excellent guides, and extended game drives with an abundance of game. The lodges we stayed at were private concessions which enabled you to go off road and view the game from a matter of metres away. Although they were private concessions they were not unduly expensive. Good guides and the ability to get up close to the animals made our tour a most memorable one.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!
Smooth sailing and a great safari trip through PaperJet! Justin was prompt in communicating and putting together a great package. Ask them what you want and they will try to make it happen at a good price. The lodge was luxuriously amazing and we had a great ranger and tracker for our stay. Madikwe is a reserve but it was still large enough where we had to track the animals and we were able to go off road. Even though it was winter, we still saw a variety of animals including: lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudu, cheetahs, rhinos, one impatient buffalo and many others. I would highly recommend this safari!
IT
Great Experience
I was particularly impressed by how organised they were. I took the Amboseli trails which lasted 4 days as they had promised. I toured the most part of Kenya. The staff were hospitable and very friendly. I look forward for another adventure on my next vacation.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a beautiful safari and a very great driver! He explains a lot About the park and the animals.
I am very happy about the safari. Our driver David told us a lot of things about the park and the animals. We enjoy a lot!
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari experience
I did a 3 day Safari with Adventure Dragon Safaris. I had one guy with me as a driver and he also took care of everything. He was great and fun company and I felt very safe with him. The camp site was very nice and the tents were clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Food was good also. Definately a great deal all together!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A totally unforgettable two days and one night!
We were two business colleagues who had a couple of days to spare after a conference in Nairobi, and we decided to spend them in the Maasai Mara. KET Safaris did a fantastic job for us. Our driver, Francis, was excellent.
In the course of our two days, we saw all at very close range, and to watch for as long as we wanted: thousands of gazelle, impala, wildebeest, buffalo and zebra, lots of giraffe, hippo, elephant, warthog, meerkats and baboons, a few lions in prides, hyenas, rhinos, crocs, ostriches, many pretty and exotic-looking birds, and a leopard in the tree above us, and a cheetah eating his lunch. Perhaps we were extremely lucky to see all of this in 24 hours - I don't know. Certainly our driver, Francis, was very skilled at finding the animals for us.
Ashnil Mara Camp where we stayed was an extremely comfortable oasis in the middle of the Maasai Mara. Technically, it was under canvas, but definitely ‘glamping’, - as comfortable as any hotel or resort.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My trip to Africa with Grassrootz was organized, awesome and adventurous!
I have only good things to say about Grassrootz. We sent Sander an ambitious itinerary(which we changed several times) and he made recommendations and chose all of our accommodations. Our guide, David, met us at on our first day. He was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He was with us for the next 10 days throughout Southern Uganda and Rwanda. Our accommodations were located in beautiful settings and in every location we were provided with excellent customer service. All of our safaris and trekking experiences were organized in advance and exceeded our expectations. I would use Grassrootz again and recommend them to anyone traveling in the area.