US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW! If your thinking of going on a Safari don't think any more. Make it Happen you wont regret it.
African safari has been on my bucket list and something my dad and I have always wanted to do. We chose to go in August during the dry season hoping to see more animals around watering holes. We Booked through Nyasi Adventure. Robert was great with email communication and making sure we got our flights and hotels arranged. He listened to what we wanted to get out of our Safari and made a seven day itinerary for us. Robert responded to my every email within 24 hours.
We landed and took a taxi to our hotel where we spent our first night in Del mar. Our safari was a private tour with my dad and I in a 4WD photographic pop-up roof safari vehicle. Our first guide Davis who spoke very good english. Davis picked us up from our hotel and we started our drive to the Selous game reserve where we stayed at Selous Hippo lodge. Everyone was very friendly and the food was good. We arrived at the lodge in time for lunch and then took time to get settled. Later in the afternoon we took a two hour boat safari with a guide from the lodge through the Rufiji river where we were able to see Crocodiles, hipos, and many species of birds. We also learned some African history. Two hours was just the right amount of time on the boat. We went back and ate dinner. We always had plenty of food and the food was always amazing.
Next day we ate breakfast at 7AM and then Davis our guide took us out on the Selous game reserve where we spent the day. We took a box lunch so we could stay out and see more animals. We saw so many animals which included Lions eating a recently killed Giraffe, Buffalo, giraffe, elephant, Zebra, etc. In the Selous game reserve we were able to see a diversity of wetland, dry grass land, and light acacia forest. Im not sure if the game reserve opens earlier. It would be nice to be able to be out on the reserve when the sun rises. But that may be difficult to do when staying in a lodge when breakfast is scheduled.
We ended up not having a third day at Selous or a half day walking safari the fourth day which ended up being just fine. We ended up catching a flight out early on our third day to Serengiti National Park. We were greeted by Frank who would be our guide for the next five days. We opted for the tented camps/lodging option which was perfect for us. The weather was cool and our tent included a bed, flushing toilet and a warm shower. Frank was very knowledgable about the African history and wild life. He was amazing at always making sure our vehicle was in the perfect location to get the best photos. We were able to see most of the animals that were listed in our guide's book. We were able to see five Cheetahs, Over a 100 lions with several recent kills, two Servals which are hard to find, two Rhinos which are also difficult to find, Several Leopards with recent kills, a lot of elephants, Zebras, Hundreds of giraffes, cape buffalo, Crocodiles, hyenas, impalas, wildebeests, Hartebeest, Thomson's and Grant's Gazelle, bush buck, water buck, mountain reed buck, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, dwarf mongoose, Damara Dik-Dik, Eland, Kudu, and many others. We also saw many bird species. Frank could spot things other guides would just drive by. The weather was cool in the mornings and evenings which was refreshing. Food was always good.
Our sixth day we went to the Ngorongoro crater where we spent the afternoon. It is the 8th natural wonder of the world. Animals seemed to be more concentrated here. After a half day in the Crater We then drove to Ngorongora lodge which was beautiful. Our last day we traveled to the Arusha airport. As we traveled we visited with our guide and he stopped at small shops along the way to get souvenirs. We flew out and arrived back in Dar where Robert picked us up and took us to our Hotel.
Over all this was an amazing trip. I could have not planned it better myself. Everything went smoothly. Everyone went out of their way to make our trip memorable. I would definitely recommend Nyasi Adventure for your future Safari without any hesitation. They will plan the perfect Safari for you. Don't wait any longer if your thinking about a Safari you wont regret it. Go to their website directly which helps them avoid additional advertising fees. Robert and Davis will take great care of you.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"The greatest happiness on earth is sitting in a saddle of a horse"
I spent the second time on a ten day horse trail with the Namibia Horse Safari Company and once again - it was fantastic.
To experience such fascinating landscapes on a horseback is pure happiness, like the German expression
"the greatest happiness on earth is sitting in a saddle of a horse" ( Das größte Glück der Erde ist auf dem Rücken der Pferde).
It is just fun with the well-trained, balanced and well-kept horses to go on a super organized trail, where no wishes remain open.
To see the amazing sunset while sitting at a camp fire with nice people and sleeping on a field bed under the stars made this trip an unforgettable experience.
You will want to go there again. :-)
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Engagement Safari dream
We did a 5 day safari one week ago with Shemeji Safari & Tours and it was just fantastic, we left with memories and stars in our eyes that will stay with us for the rest of our life. Big thank you to Emma who organised our trip, she was very helpful, quick to respond to any of our queries and help me organised for my big day. Elemes, our guide, was fantastic, he did deliver high class speedy safari (others were following us to see the animals). And even though his favourite letmotiv "Nothing is promised!", we left with more than we bargained for. So once again big thank you for the service provided, time spent and memories given.
AR
I want to go back to this safari again
Excellent safari and staff, very human group that has made me spend the best moments of my life. Nature, exotic and fun. Thank you !
AR
Micaela
I want to thank you for the excellent attention you have given me on the information I requested to be informed about the safari and others.
I especially want to thank Jose who took his time to answer all the doubts to my colleagues and to me about a job for the faculty. We are really grateful. Regards
I was excited when i found Maranatha Tours And Travel
We were looking at tours holidays but all seemed to be way out of our budget. After finding Maranatha Tours And Travel , I was excited at all of the different options you can choose from, with varying locations, duration's and activities.
AR
Awesome
We had an incredible time that we will definitely never forget. Thank you!!
US
Great safari guide and family adventure
My wife,daughter and I spent a four-day safari in the Serengeti and Norongoro crater with this company. The guides were very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to find the animals, including information about how they behave in the wild, diet, and other useful information on the Safari. The food was very good, the accommodations were authentic and comfortable. I highly recommend this outfitter to anyone interested in a great family Safari
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had a great Trip!
We had a really great time in Uganda and I was very happy to find Encounter Africa Safari Tours, who were very helpful from the beginning. I wrote a few tour operaters in Uganda to get help with the permits for the Gorillas, but Chris from Encounter was the only one, who answered right away. So we decided to book with them and it was definitely the right choice. We had a 6 days tour and started in Kigali to go to Biwindi National Park for the Gorilla Trekking. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
Our Tour Guide Tolbert also was the best choice, he had a good knowledge of everything and helped us whenever we needed anything, but he also gave us enough private time, which was great.
We also went to the Queen Elizabeth National Park and to the Chimps in Kibale and were really lucky to even see Lions and also the Chimps very near.
Tolbert was a great guide and also helped us in Entebbe to book a Tour behind the scenes in the Zoo, which was amazing.
Overall I would recommed Encounter to everybody who would like to visit the beautyful country of Uganda.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip
We are back in Belgium after 18 fabulous days in Tanzania. We enjoyed every minute of our trip: the Safari, the long scenic and colorful roads, the Udzungwa forest and of course Zanzibar. We were touched by the kindness and cheerfulness of the people.
Thanks again for organizing everything and picking up these great accommodations that also made this trip so special. A special thanks to our guide, Mickael, who has been so knowledgeable and caring during the 8 days of the Safari. He is a lovely person.
With our best wishes,