35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
On the ball, knowledgable, friendly!
Our driver was fantastic, very knowledgable and happy to answer all of our questions. He made sure we didn't miss out on anything - we saw a cheetah within 5 minutes of entering the park, and the big 5 within the first 2 days. Robert was very quick to respond to all of our emails and questions. I would highly recommend these guys to organise all aspects of your holiday, we really felt they went the extra mile for us!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
The safari was easy to schedule, easy to pay for online, and the actual event was amazing. We were a group of 10 and everything was perfect. We stayed in Murchison Falls National Park at Pakuba Safari Lodge. The accommodations were exactly what we needed for our stay. I can't say enough about George and Xavier our safari guides. They knew exactly where to go to find all the animals. They even had us wake up early so that we got the best view of the animals. We saw everything we wanted to see. We only wish we had more time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ensure the best Safari by booking with Rupia Adventure!
We did a 9 day Tanzanian Safari with Rupia adventure. I wish I could give them more stars!
The two most important things when planning your Safari are 1) the person who helps with the itinerary and 2) your guide. Rupia Adventure did excellent with BOTH of these!
Planning the itinerary: Mathias was great, providing suggestions and information. They provided a list of hotel suggestions, with clear cost differences, and I was then able to research and pick the ones I wanted. He was very patient with my many questions and needs over many months leading up to our trip. We had a few last minute changes and he was very helpful in getting them done. During the Safari, we had NO issues with hotels or accommodations, food, or anything that caused any stress or concern. SEAMLESS! This takes work and planning - thank you Mathias!
The Guide: All I can say is WOW. Mathias took what would have been a good trip and made it OUTSTANDING!
1. Mathias could spot wildlife from VERY far away and while driving. There was more than once that a car in front of us drove past something that Mathias stopped to show us. You know, like a leopard hanging out in a tree. He remembered what we had seen/not seen and knew what we were interested in seeing - so he knew when to stop, when to keep going, where to take us and what to make sure we saw.
2. He was very knowledgeable about everything - educating us on animals, animal behaviors, the parks, the country, politics, the local tribes and culture - you name it. And he was not only patient with our 1000 questions but he encouraged it. We learned so much more than we expected to! He even gave us Swahili lessons!
3. We were very into photography and taking pictures. Mathias made sure to park in the best place for good lighting and composition. He made recommendations on pictures and how to make adjustments to get the right shot. Thanks to him, we took MANY amazing photos and have many great memories!
4. When an animal was on the move, Mathias thought through where the animals were heading and got us aligned just right. We were always in the best position for wildlife viewing, even when we were surrounded by other cars. He got as excited as we did when we found awesome things, he really wanted to show off Africa to us and make sure we saw as much as we could. He promised us babies, and he did not disappoint!
5. The icing on the cake: Mathias is always happy and cheerful, patient and kind, humble and humorous and was a joy to be around for 9 days!
The car was great - the top opened and we spent most of our time standing up looking out. When when the dust was high (often) we could close the windows (and/or the top) and not have as much of an issue. We had 4 in the car (plus Mathias) and it was perfect.
One recommendation: If Rupia offers for you work with a travel agent in your country, decline. The people in Tanzania are much more knowledgeable and can provide better recommendations on your itinerary. Mathias is very responsive.
I had to use a different TO for our Rwanda part of the trip and had a lot of issues, causing a lot of stress. Without a doubt, go with Rupia Adventure and request Mathias BY NAME!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent
We recently completed our third safari with Rupia Adventure and are in the process of booking our fourth safari with them. All safaris have been at least two weeks long. We cannot say enough about the absolutely excellent quality of each safari we have taken from beginning to end. Booking a safari by email is very easy. We have worked with Maria for each safari. Maria's communication skills are very good and she works to schedule a safari based on your interests. Tent camps and lodges chosen are always high quality, very comfortable with great food and the best customer service. Miraji is a wonderful guide with amazing knowledge and has made it possible for us to have the best memories of Tanzania. Our safari vehicle for each safari has been well maintained and very comfortable even when traveling the bumpy roads of the Serengeti. We always choose the African Tulip Hotel while in Arusha. This is a five star hotel with each room having a different animal theme and one of our favorite hotels in Tanzania and is owned by Rupia Adventure. Tanzania is a wonderful country with the best wildlife viewing in Africa and very warm, wonderful people. Rupia adventure is the best at showing you all Tanzania has to offer.
CN
Whole trip was well organized. Castro is a very nice hoster...Anyway good experience...
Good service, pickup and drop off at the airport, help for luggage, arrange the trip...
Masai-Mara park is amazing! Saw all the animals you can possibly think...
Overall, it was unforgettable experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari!
No word are sufficient to describe just how awesome safari-ing/camping with Tony and his crew was! If you can, include Savuti in your itinerary...so beautiful, so peaceful. Without a doubt, I will be booking a repeat adventure with this company. Thank you Tony, Eddie, and Ben for a truly unforgettable experience.
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization
Thank you Diana about your arrangement
Every things was excellent and the price was good.
I very like the trip in Kenya and Tanzania with you.
Also the drivers were nice and cooperatives
I will come back again also i will send my friends to you to arrange a plan to them.
I appreciate your arrangement and it was perfect
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bespoke itinerary with perfect balance of service and value
Castro was was helpful and responsive in organizing a bespoke private safari to the Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti NP. We were seeking a trip with some comfort but without luxury or excess, for a reasonable price, and Kastro delivered just that. In particular, Kastro arranged for us to overnight at the Serengeti Research Hostel (a well-kept secret for comfortable budget lodging) along with a a private cook, Freddy, (providing the best food on our trip) in order to provide just the right balance of value and comfort. Kastro and our guide, Arthur, both greeted us at the airport and even greatly assisted with sorting out our delayed baggage with the airline, and even drove 4 hours each way in the night to deliver the baggage when it finally arrived on a later flight! Arthur was friendly and enthusiastic and struck the right balance between seeking wildlife on our own and making use of the radios to see what other guides had discovered. Highly recommended, especially for those seeking to create a bespoke itinerary.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Kili and Safari Tour
I'm a profissional photographer and it was the third time already that I used Cappello Adventures first to climb Kili and after for a 6 day camping Safari in Taranguire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti and I had a wonderful time. Castro is a very responsible guy and the cooks and guide where wonderful. There was a very heavy rain in Serengeti, a lot of tents were leaking, but I slept in a dry one, strong point for Cappello! I recommend and definitely will use only Cappello in Tanzania. Ratings are very good too.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing 6 days in Uganda!
I stayed 6 days in Uganda to do basically Gorilla Mountain, the rest I left up to him. I'm an profissional photographer and I told him, that I'm interested in Wildlife, Landscape and Nature. So we went also to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Chimpanzee in Rift Valley. James picked me up from the airport and we amazing 6 days together, wonderful conversation, a very intense cultural interchange (I'm Swiss and living in Brazil). So it was a very interesting tour and James is an amazing and competente guide, that made wonderful pictures possible. For that I strongly recommend MJ Safari!
