50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Visiting my son Adam we organised a two day safari via Andrew ably assisted by Jeff. We did Lake Manyare and the Ngorogoro crater, camping at the Panorama campsite where David cooked a lovely meal and breakfast before giving us a lovely packed lunch. Our guide was Derek who was great, tailoring the two days to four lads, even finding us a bar at the end of the day to watch Man City v Liverpool! We saw all of the big 5 and Derek was very knowledgeable but a good laugh as well. Great value and an unforgettable experience. Andrew is a gentleman and a really nice guy. Highly recommended.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service, personal attention, flexibility, and knowledge in leading a photo safari.
I am a nature photographer and experienced traveler from Israel. I visited Tanzania with my wife in February 2013 and used Earthlife Expeditions to organize the entire trip. They were recommended to me by a friend of mine. They did a great job,that our experience was beyond our expectations. As an experienced traveler, I found their services outstanding and very unique and we saw lots of wildlife including some killings
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Infinity - a good experience
We planned a 6-day long Safari Infinity to Tanzania, and very much enjoyed it. It took us a while to finalize the itinerary, and Augustine was patient through the process. We were nervous about making full payment upfront, but didn't have any issues once we were there. I would have appreciated some more transparency in the pricing though. Eric, our guide, was courteous and knowledgeable - he carried books containing pictures and scientific names of the various birds and plants. He was accommodating of most of our requests; one our last morning in Serengeti I expressed the desire to see a male lion. Eric duly delivered - after quite a bit of driving around, we caught a glimpse of a male lion up close near its pride. Later in the trip, we witnessed a mother leopard and its cub eat a stork, and also a cheetah and cub take down a wildebeest calf. He also put us at ease about staying in tented camps - we were nervous about hearing the animals close at night, but it all turned out well. Our Toyota Land Cruiser was regularly stacked with water and soda, and the trip went very well.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African vacation
Thank you again for the wonderful memories my family and I will share forever, The people who work on his team vacation2 Africa make you feel special, safe and takes cares of your needs and even the unplanned hiccups in the trip,What I truly appreciate and admired was your monitoring of us.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime.
Viewpoint Adventures was awesome! Our two tour guides Idi and Noel, knew so much about the land and people and animals. I learned so much from them. The trip with them, was something I'll never forget and I learned so much while I was there.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable trip with Nature Travel Namibia: Etosha, Caprivi, Chobe & Victoria Falls
On 8th of March 2014 we took a trip fully organised and managed by Nature Travel Namibia. Our trip departed from Windhoek through the Etosha-Park – crossing it all the way from west to east – into the Caprivi-strip to Botswana (Chobe-Park) and ending in Zambia at the Victoria Falls. Even so it was supposed to be the rainy season, we experienced only two times a thunderstorm – and what an experience this was, too. The temperature was always perfect, the plants and trees were in blossom, the grass high. We spotted a number of beautiful birds – thank you, Nick -, and all kinds of mammals, including lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, and so many other creatures great and small. In addition, the lodges Nick selected for us were all real beauties and at most of them we were just the three of us, so that we could enjoy the sounds of the night, too.
Nick Buys, our guide and also highly specialized in birdwatching, really took care of everything up to the smallest detail: we were pampered. Right from the first email contacts we got a good feeling of Nature Travel Namibia and the people working there.
Whenever you plan to visit Namibia, we can highly recommend the services of Nature Travel Namibia and the admirable knowledge on nature and wildlife which our friend Nick Buys has. We travelled already quite a lot before, but never had we felt as good and learned somuch about fauna and flora as we did with Nick Buys and Nature Travel Namibia. http://www.naturetravelnamibia.com/
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience to savor for a life time
I had read about several tour operators,narrowed it down to 5 based upon reviews and my own budget and picked Safari Infinity. I am so glad I did that. To this date I am referring and encouraging any one who expresses a desire to go to Tanzania to go with Safari Infinity.
What impressed me initially the promptness with which my emails were answered. I swear they never sleep ! They were also very honest about what is possible. They did not try and steer me towards higher end or lower end options unlike another operator. They respected and valued all my wishes, answered all my thousand and one questions.
Lucia met me at the hotel the day we arrived in Arusha. She was very professional,attentive and personable. I felt at ease and knew that my family and I were in good hands. Eric our guide,driver and friend for the next 7 days was amazing. To the very last day it never ceased to amaze us how he could identify a blip on the horizon as a Lion. To be honest that blip was almost imaginary,so fleeting and so remote yet it materialised into a magnificent creature. If you do take a trip with safari Infinity, ask to go with Eric. You will not be dissapointed.
Ours was a 7 nite,private tour. we visited Tarangire, ngorongoro and central serengeti. Wish we could go again.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Viewpoint Adventures: A Valuable Experience
I could not have asked for anyone better to lead my safari tour in Tanzania than Viewpoint Adventures! Our tour guides Noel and Idi were incredibly knowledgeable about everything that had to do with Africa, and not only that, but they were also unbelievably kind and personable. Noel and Idi did their best to make me feel at home although I was half way around the world, and because of them, I never felt scared or frightened as I knew that I was in good hands and that they would always do their best to keep me safe. I could not have asked for a better trip, and I am so thankful for all of the various tours and cultural activities that I had the opportunity to experience. Tanzania is a beautiful country with beautiful people and they will always hold a special place in my heart. This trip has made a huge impact on my life, and I cannot wait for the day that I will be able to return to Tanzania!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Viewpoint Adventures was an amazing travel company. The places we were taken to were all so welcoming and I felt very safe. As a group we grew very close and we got along very well with our guides. Our guides that were with us all week were a huge part as to why my trip was so amazing and one of kind. They took such great care of us and they informed us about Tanzania. The guides were very knowledgeable and answered every question we had. If I were asked if I would travel through ViewPoint Adventures again I would say yes right away! I wish I could back so badly already, all thanks to ViewPoint Adventures!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania from Arusha to Shirati
We found Naenda Safaris while looking for transportation into Shirati, Tanzania to visit a hospital for which we had been fundraising to send medical supplies. Naenda advertises itself as a social business with an interest in giving back to local communities and this was quite attractive to us. They responded to all our pre-trip inquiries comprehensively, courteously, and quickly. They were the only company that gave us a breakdown of the total charges to be incurred and definitely the only company that agreed to take us all the way into Shirati, a rather remote village on the shores of Lake Victoria as part of our safari. They dealt clearly and honestly with all financial matters. Once we arrived in Arusha our guide, Nixon, picked us up at a predetermined time and place and from then until we were dropped off in our hosts' front yard in Shirati, he did everything he could to make sure our trip through the Ngorogoro Crater and the Serengeti was nothing short of spectacular. He was friendly and respectful and very informative. Our truck was comfortable and well stocked with water and lunches for our daily drives. The tent camps chosen were great. We saw every animal one could expect to see in Africa and some in proximity that was unbelievable to me. Luckily, the Great Migration was happening while we were there and our guide made an extreme effort to make sure we observed that.
As this was my first trip to Africa, my expectations were somewhat tentative. The owner and guide of the Naenda Safari Co. gave us an introduction to the hospitality of the people and the beauty of Tanzania that I will always cherish. I heartily recommend using this company and know that anybody who does will have a safe and memorable safari!