CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing, relaxing, and worthwhile trip!
We contacted Meijo on our October holiday and set up an 8 day trip.
Firstly in terms of results, we saw the African Five and even saw a lot of animal cubs, the great migration, hunting and other behaviours. So very awesome, great experience and well worth it! Thank you to our guide Herman! He was quite experienced, and as we chatted, we mentioned that he went to a guide related school and has been in the industry for almost 10 years. He was really familiar with animal postures, easy perch locations, and even hiding ways. He also knows a lot of species, and to be honest, some of the antelopes were really hard to tell apart. And he was so attentive that when we wanted juice at lunch on our second day, we had juice in all our lunches after that. Then when we ate an apple and spit out the skin, all the fruit after that was watermelon and pineapple without skin. Herman provided 80% of the experience!
Another point of concern for everyone should be the accommodation. After we confirmed our accommodation and paid the deposit, we were told that there were no rooms available in our confirmed accommodation. None of us were too happy about this. This is because the rooms we had previously selected were the ones we had done a lot of comparison with. Secondly, we were told that there were no rooms available during our actual stay, but this was supposed to be the hotel's problem, not Meijo's. Herman helped to confirm this with Meijo's at the same time, and in the end, helped us to get a refund. We still think the positive response in this regard is awesome!
Lastly, we would like to mention that on the first day of our trip, two of us booked the Wildlife excursion and did not have accommodation. But Meijo forgot to book it for us due to staff communication or handover issues. And we waited for more than 2 hours in Wildlife, almost closed. wildlife staff kept pushing us to pay for the tickets in advance, but we actually don't have that much cash. Called meijo 4 or 5 times before and after and it took very, very long time to get it resolved. So we didn't feel very good physically on the first day and hopefully this won't happen in the future! Also Wildlife, although they say they are rescuing animals, we found that the staff still intimidate the lions with wooden sticks when tourists take photos with them. There is still captive and tame behaviour going on and we probably won't go back after that.
Overall, other than the two issues mentioned earlier, the rest of the trip went smoothly! At the end meijo gave us a gift. I'm planning to take my parents back again in a few years and should choose meijo again! Hope their service gets better and better.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari, nice tour guide who found us all big 5 animals and more!! Would recommend
Amazing safari, nice tour guide who found us all big 5 animals and more!! Would recommend. Campsite was clean and very nice.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tour with Amazing Guide
My parents and I went on the tour of Victoria Falls and Chobe River in Botswana for 7 days with Africa Uncovered Safaris. The booking process was very easy and Archie was a great contact. Very responsive and answered all of our questions. From the moment we landed in Victoria Falls, our guide Musa was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were well looked after and were able to do all the activities we wanted. One of our travelers ended up having a medical issue on the trip and both Musa and Archie were amazing support, getting us medical treatment immediately and their adaptability allowed us to rearrange our trip to still insure a fantastic experience. Even with the slight hiccup, we only missed one day of activities and all travelers were very happy with our experience overall. The quality of their service has been unmatched to any other tours we have taken before and the price point was very reasonable. All meals were included and the lodgings were great. I highly recommend their services and would use them again in the future!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We cannot recommend this company enough!
**The Safari Experience**
We did the 5-day adventurous camping safari in October, and from start to finish, it was an incredible experience.
The camping aspect was fantastic! The first two nights felt more like glamping, with a campsite with amazing views and a lovely swimming pool. The next two days were more basic, but you really felt immersed in the Serengeti experience, especially hearing lions roar from inside the tent – an unforgettable thrill!
We also highly recommend the walking tour, where we set off with a ranger, and his rifle. Along the way, we encountered signs of recent animal activity and even spotted a giraffe by a watering hole. The ranger's relaxed demeanor helped put us entirely at ease.
**The Team**
Emma and Sarah were extremely helpful in coordinating our itinerary and guiding us through options to fit our preferences.
Our driver, Adam, picked us up from the hotel, and we collected Isaac, our chef, en route. We couldn’t have asked for a better team!
Adam was not only an excellent driver but also extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife. His knack for predicting animal movements meant we were always in the best possible spots for sightings, and he put in so much effort to help us see everything we could have hoped for.
Isaac was super friendly and an incredible chef, serving up some of the tastiest meals – we definitely gained a few pounds!
A special shout-out goes to the team behind the scenes! Following a minor incident with a monkey, I needed a series of anti-rabies vaccinations. Adam and Godfrey, the tour operator, went above and beyond to source the necessary treatment in some *very* remote areas. Their care and dedication were truly appreciated 🙏
**Community Support**
On top of providing amazing experiences, the company also donates a portion of their profits to a charity supporting women and girls in Maasai communities – a wonderful mission we were glad to support.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I recently returned from a trip with Almighty Kilimanjaro, and I was thoroughly impressed! Their professionalism and organization were top-notch, with every detail carefully planned. The emphasis on safety made me feel secure at all times, knowing I was in capable hands. The guides displayed remarkable expertise and genuine care, supporting us throughout the ascent. Their equipment is qualitative and you can rely on the managers in terms of booking and coordination. Almighty Kilimanjaro is the best choice for anyone seeking a high-quality and safe mountain adventure! They are far away forwards comparing to any other agency presented at Tanzanian market.
Last but not least, the care they show to their staff. Almighty Kilimanjaro employees truly live their company.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
African Big Cats Safari did a great job! From planning the trip/itinerary to the safaris and guide it was well organized, detailed and top notch customer service. Our guide, Obed was friendly, informative and fun. We enjoyed the unique places we stayed and all the animals we got to see.
African Big Cats Safaris also planned and handled our transfer from safari to Zanzibar. I highly recommend African Big Cats Safari. I am very impressed with the customer service they provided. They created a perfect trip for us that included safaris and beach time.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING ADVENTURE AND BIRTHDAY
I'd like to thank Enzi Safari for making it possible for us to enjoy the Safari from start to finish.
Thanks to Ally and Hamidu for making sure everything went perfectly and for organizing at the last moment. They really cared to check if everything was ok and if we were satisfied by calling us at the beginning and at the end of the adventure.
I would also like to express my gratitude for the surprise they organized for my birthday, in collaboration with the hotel. Thank you for making this day the best birthday of my life. Without any exaggerations, I felt so loved. It's hard to beat that, you've set the bar high.
I can only recommend Enzi Safari. You can book with them with your eyes closed. You won't regret it.
Brunah
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best jungle style guided tour with David
The tour guide David was super funny and accommodating, he had great knowledge of the Masai Mara area and provided us with a great safari experience. The lodge was very clean and food was delicious. We heard animals during the night and enjoyed chatting with Masai Mara people by the fire.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very very bad experience, I advise you don't choose it
From my experience, this is a very irresponsible travel agency, not only did they not fulfill the arrangement according to the contract, but when we found the problem and contacted them, at first they said they needed to confirmation and would not reply the email and answer the phone or WhatsApp when we contacted them later. According to the contract, we paid an extra $112.5 dollors each person (we have 4 people) to arrange a private car to take us to the airport and two nights of dinner in Arusha. But they didin't arrage, and didn't not give us any reply. If we didn't ask help from the local people in Tanzania by ourself, we almost didin't make it home in time for our flight. The second problem is that the driver and the car they arranged in Kenya is very bad. The driver deliberately delayed and drove very slowly, so that we could not reach the Masai Mara Park according to the schedule on the first day.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellence with a smile
Theresia made some great plans for four days, what to see, where to stay and how to get there when I asked her for suggestions, for a reasonable price. I had some great days together with Eric, my guid and Safidy, our driver. Safidy made a good job on those crazy,bumpy roads- I felt secure all the time. Eric shared lots of personal stories, cultural traditions and knew a lot about both history and animals . we had a really good time. So, if you looking for a team that wants to do the best for your vacation- choose Soul of Madagascar.