CR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days Safari and migration
Guide really well prepared in terms of knowledge and outstanding logistics for me and my wife
Excellent organization, learning, compromise and unforgetable experience
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had
Me and 2 friends decided to book the safari with Northern Maasailand safaris for 5 days. The cook was very friendly and our meals were delicious. The driver/ guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, he made our experience very worthwhile since he shared valuable information about each place we were visiting and the respective habitat and animals in it. I highly recommend this company to anyone. We also got a very good deal for it. You will not be disappointed!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Midrange trip to Uganda/Tanzania
I am super impressed with Matoke, that is why I am writing about them. I have been a travel consultant and freelance travel writer for over 37 years and have booked with countless operators for my clients and my friends. To start the communication was Outstanding. I worked with Manager Ilse and she was very clear in every thing she stated. She replied immediately and always in great depth with extreme clarity . This is important when you are working with a local operator and especially when there is limited Skype access....I trusted her every word and she was right with everything. The trip I booked was a "midrange" trip and it felt more like a Luxury high range trip. They work on a tiered program, so if you wanted to upgrade you could do it where you wanted to. I also have been to 22 countries in Africa through the last 44 years and I have booked and stayed in luxury, not my choice for a Safari and certainly NOT necessary, give those extra funds to the various NGO's empowering people's lives there.. Maktoke offers such quaint, cozy and clean well run properties, that they scout themselves. Their vehicles are clean, and well maintained. They partner with Easy Travel in Tanzania, a top notch operation in itself. The "Pearl of Africa" is Uganda, and the driving was perfect including offering Chimp and Gorilla tracking that anyone can do even disabled, they need to pay for a chair to be bring up and it is so worth the experience. The prices that most tour companies in the US offer for Africa are double the price. With Maktoke you can book directly and save about half the price, this makes Africa affordable. Also dealing with a Dutch company comes with organization and no stone unturned. Their tiered system of bookings is state of the art for Travel. Only a company that knows all of the properties can offer this. They are now offering trips to the Congo and to Madagascar. I am looking forward to putting my next group together for Madagascar.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible private safari with the amazing Dennis!
After much research and consideration, my sister and I booked a private safari with Northern Circuit, and it was incredible. Michael was always available to connect about the itinerary and would answer all questions very thoroughly. We did a custom experience with lodges and tented camps instead of budget camping, and it was perfect. Sure, we could have roughed it, but honestly it was so great to end the day at a nicer place. Since we had never been to Africa before, there were a lot of unknowns, and everything worked out great. I am so impressed with Northern Circuit Adventure's professionalism. They really know everything about safariing, and we were well taken care of and in very good hands. Dennis was our guide for the 4 days 3 nights and he is simply the best and made our experience such a good one. We spend hours and hours with this man and he truly became a friend. The only thing I would change about our experience is to go for longer because it was so incredible (I'd say 6 or 7 days would be ideal). So grateful for the once in a lifetime experience with Northern Circuit Adventure!
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Loved how we were treated... Just have to say they have excellent customer care
The guide was a soft spoken, straight foward.,very proffessional. His communication was upto par. We did not experience any inconvinience during the safari and what We loved so much was the comfort we got in the facilities we used. Means of transport, hotels, Parks
It was an unforgettable experience!
The organisation is well run with well informed and interesting guides. Their choice of venues for our tour was excellent, enabling customers to see a wide variety of wildlife in different settings. Accommodation and food were wonderful wherever we stopped off. I would thoroughly recommend the company to anyone.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice people, good organisation and great experience
Roadside expeditions was super friendly, commited, reliable and a good choice to go to Tarangire NP. Can only recommend that! Paul and Denis were great!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa discovery
It was our first trip in South Africa and we had a very nice experience. Can't wait to go back!
Thanks To Heidi!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna Matata
My wife & I just want to confirm the previous reviews and remind you that you enter African wilderness.
But then there is the Foot-Slopes-Tours team, a group of kind & caring young Tanzanians who work extremely hard to make these budget safaris a once-in-a-lifetime experience for YOU.
Specially when your guides handle the unexpected stress situations with such calm & assertiveness, you know you are in good hands. - Asante sana!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour with these guides was so amazing!!!
We had a really good experience with the communication with the operator. They answered every question and all employees were so nice and carefully since the first moment. Our safari guides were more than friendly and really funny. We laughed a lot and had so much fun during the 10 days. I can recommend these tour guides for your next safari tour in Namibia.