35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly amazing experience with a first class company
We visited SA in August and booked the three day Lion King tour for our family of four. This was without doubt the most wonderful experience we could have wished for and one that surpassed all our expectations. Kruger tours (Dave) were fantastic in all areas and communication was brilliant prior to and during our stay in SA which was reassuring. Daves knowledge and personality are second to none and we are sure that our visit wouldn't have been half as good without him, he captivated our children with his tales of safari and impeccable knowledge of the animals and the environment in which they live, was the perfect host at all times and definalty put the icing on the cake! When we return, we will have no hesitation in booking with Kruger Tours. We must also mention Mark who was our guide in Kruger as his enthusiasm was a joy to behold, he too has a fantastic knowledge and both are a credit to their industry.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure with friendly and supportive staff.
I went on the 5-day/4-night camping safari and had the best time. As a solo traveller, I joined a small group of friendly people and together with the driver we had an awesome safari adventure, seeing the Big 5 and also some of the most stunning scenery on the planet. I had a couple of separate issues before booking that the friendly guys at the Arusha office helped me to sort out before heading off. To top it off, the meals were delicious (though I'm not very picky) and the campsites were fun and social. If I ever come back I'll be in contact with Karibu Tanzania again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind experience!
Where should I start? It is a unique experience to get close to the animals, to learn their natural behaviour or in general it is a very good experience to be behind the border of a safari car. Do fully recommend it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Terrible service and trip
i, Antelope Safaris is the touroperator to avoid. I was together with my wife on this trip and the service was below all levels. everything they promised could not be delivered:
1. Guide was not interested at all- the first afternoon game drive was a rally: we drove with 70 kn p/h to our lodge.
2. The only comment he made was: "elephant" or "buffalo", hardly spoke any English
3. Guide forgot guidebook and binoculars. Tomorrow, tomorrow he said.The next day he got us broken binoculars and a dirty old guidebook.
4. We called Antelope safaris several times. They did not call back for the following reason: it is expensive to call a foreign number- as if we did not roam and as if Skype does not exist!
5. Very expensive operator (well you save money by not giving tips- they definitely did not deserve it
6. They came over to our place in Dar in order to apologize- see above to read how it went. They later explained that the" man did not like... Read more the fact that we complained"
7. They did not give any compensation- that strengthened our feeling that they really did not care about us, but just about earning easy money.
Conclusion: a guide can make or break a tour. Especially when that bad service is not backed up by skilled staff at the agency, but by people that hardly care if things go the right way. Avoid this operator.
18/18 at Uhuru!
Everything about our trip with Trek2Kili was fantastic, a group of 18 students from the UK with very limited mountaineering experience (and widely varying fitness levels) all made it to Uhuru peak and this simply wouldn't have been possible without Trek2Kili's excellent guides and KPAP's porters. In our downtime after the climb our safari guides were also brilliant, very enthusiastic and very informative (and we saw lions twice in one morning), and they arranged us a very good deal on a resort in Zanzibar.
Would wholeheartedly recommend!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company, complete arrangements
We had a great time with Kilimanjaro Champion. As from the first contact by mail with George. He made us a personal itinerary bases on our wishes. Then from the pickup from the airport to the dropoff at the airport it was arranged. During the safari the acccomodations (hotel before safari as well as the tent during) were great. The driver/guide George was also great, he knew a lot of the animals and was helpfull. During the safari we had our own chef which made breakfast and diner and he did that very well. You get a lot of value for your money with this company.
I can recommend Kilimanjaro Champion to everyone.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amzing amazing service. Extremely nflexible and convinient.. Vey accomodative and thoughtful
Exceeded all my expectations..Amazingly superb...Thumbs up to one David Kimani for making our experience worthwhile.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip with a lot of highlights and a very nice guide
In July we planned our Safari with Wild Jungle Trails. We wanted to change some of our reservation dates only a few days before the trip started and the guide was very spontanious. The tour was exactly like we wanted it to be, we experienced a lot and had great accomodations and good food everyday. The guide was also very nice. I would definetly do this trip again!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Selous and Ruaha
My friend and I had a very good experience with Savannah Explorers.The organisation of our Safari was excellent. We chose the camps that we wanted to visit based on information obtained on the internet. Some of the animals that we read that were abundant chose not to come to our party.Their absence was disappointing ,however other animals put on a good show and at the end of seven days the consensus was that we had a successful safari again. This was my fifth and I will be back for more in the future.Tanzania and its people treated us well.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari operator we ever had
After travelling on Safaries - especially in Botswana, Namibia and Souh Africa - we travelled with Kalaharie Skies in April from Maun to Victoria Falls.
The crew is astonishing how they work in this enviroment. One had nothing to do but sit relax and enjoy the sorrounding. The meals cooked have been amazing when you realise the conditions in the bush they have to work with. The tents and the camp are wonderful, nearly as you have your own home along. As you are in the wilderness, you can not expect that you will see all the animals, but Eddy tried and found everything for us, from large elephant herds to the leopard babie.
And the arrangement had been 100% (scinic Okavango flight, Chobe river cruise, transport to Vic falls).
We will come back