US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most uniforgettable Trip Ever!
I have been to Tanzania two times and I have done multiple safaris with different companies, Open Africa Safaris provided the most personal, educational, and enjoyable safari yet! Anthony was the name of the guide we had during our safari and he was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and culture. Tim was another guide that worked with the group that went and he was just as delightful to be around! In fact, I cannot imagine having done safari with anyone else! In additional, Tanzanians are very friendly and welcoming people, they made us feel comfortable the whole time we were there. I highly recommend Open Africa Safaris if you are looking for an educational, exciting, and memorable safari as well as time in the beautiful country of Tanzania! Thank you Open Africa Safaris.
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A model of a service oriented company.
There were 8 of us, members of the family, ages 30 to 70 most of us never been to Africa before and one - me- with a couple of dafaris before.
The concesus has been: a lifetime experiece!
Zohar did an excellent job in arranging it all and making sure that everything flowed smoothly with great guides, Sami and Fasal who knew how to find the best corners to watch the animals yet, most of the times only us, without
the crowds.
The planning was perfect from the choice of the itinerary, places to stay and everything else.
Highly reccomended.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have been to African gameparks 60+ times over 30 years; the trip to Uganda was one of the best.
It was one of my best trips, not just because of gorilla tracking, but because the guide Jonah, who was with the four us for 21 days, is the best ever (and I have had some excellent ones) His knowledge of all things Ugandan is encyclopedic, but more importantly his skill in finding wild life is phenomenal. How he spotted distant lions up in tree branches was amazing. A wonderful gentleman. Arrangements made by the agent were excellent, first class accommodations, good food (including fried grasshoppers, BY REQUEST) and efficient transfers. Uganda does not have the game quantity of other parts of East and South Africa (after the Amin era depredations) but has representation of enough, plus gorillas, chimps, shoebills, Nile and mountain scenery, and is uncrowded.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
How to make a visit to the Kruger park and the Blyde river canyon very special
The safari tour was absolutely amazing: I had the opportunity to see many animals very close, to feel in touch with nature and to admire beautiful landscapes.
The blyde river canyon was very interesting and exciting at the same time. I am very happy I had the occasion to visit it.
Andy and Quintin are both wonderful guides, very competent and prepared.
I would say that my first safari was definitely a great experience!
IL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour!
Great tour, included flights from Israel. Good organization and hotels. We had a great time. Recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Adventures.
Muli did a good job organizing my tour and both drivers I had, Anthony and Sam were excellent at spotting animals, friendly and helpful. They are a professional company and I would use again.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing family safari experience!
I’ve found out Makasa and Selma reference looking at internet sites for safari information and immediately my gut feeling instilled me trust of them (usually I don’t online)! Afterwards, I can certainly say that it was well rely on and the perfect choice. Not only professional expert team in safari itinerary across Tanzania and reliable drivers – David & Tom, but also careful of and flexible to our needs. Selma, Makasa team and drivers has become part of our enlarged family too. We’ve been also lucky and saw all BIG 5 and any other animal you could think of over 8 days across Moshi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Masai village!
At the end, we stayed in Zanzibar island for 6 days and again Selma’s selection of Dina’s Kilima Kidogu resort has been excellent … an heaven small lodge on white sand beach and barrier reef in the East coast with the personal touch of the owner Dina who let us feeling like at home.
In a nutshell, I would strongly recommend Selma & Makasa team if you like to live real Tanzania with your personalized tour! Enjoy your trip there!
MY
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Halleluja!
Twice we, 6 addults, made a trip with Gichmak safaris. I think we made the trips in 2006 and 2009 ?!
We had Willy (halleluja) and had a exiting, sometimes scary (on the road) trip.
Must say, we planned the trip together with Gichmak and that went smoothly.
There is only one big problem we had and still have after so many years.
Two of us had to quit halfway the trip because of a passing away in the family.
We are still waiting for the restitution which was promised to us by Benard.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible safari, outstanding guide.
Recently we hired Fazal Munisi for a Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari during our second visit to Tanzania. The difference between our first safari (in 2009) was amazing. Fazal is incredibly knowledgeable about locations "off the beaten track" (prior to becoming a safari guide, he worked as a ranger in the Serengeti, and also spent time living in a Maasai village). His skill and dedication to his craft, and his love for the wildlife and Tanzania's national parks, is first rate. I learned more about animal behavior in my first half hour with Fazal than the entire previous safari in 2009. I would highly recommend Fazal Munisi and Porini Safari to anyone who wants a safari experience which is a cut above the other safari companies.
35-50 years of age
Our driver was on time on both occasions, on arrival, and departure. No complaints at all.
Not a lot to say really as we only used Falcon Safaris for our airport transfers. We cannot fault the service. When we got to the airport, our driver was waiting for us, and on our departure day he got to us very early, perhaps a little too early actually.