AM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our Dreams Came True with Shaban of Zara Tours
Planning our trip with Zayina went smoothly and with her help, we were able to create an itinerary for all the parks that we wanted, including a tribal visit, a walking tour, and a hot air balloon ride, and also select the lodges that we desired.
We chose a 9-day safari through Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, which are the main iconic parks in the Northern circuit. I can happily report that each was unique in its own special way. The most defining factor was having Shaban as our guide; he truly enriched our overall experience as he knew all the best routes and had extensive information about the animals, their habits, and the overall Serengeti-Ngorongoro ecosystem, which is the main focus of our trip.
The lodge experience was first class, as the lodges were fantastic pit stops with great food and clean, comfortable rooms.
Based on our experience, we recommend Zara Tours without any hesitation.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful and attentive to our needs!
As a family of four with a deep passion for travel, visiting Japan had been on our bucket list for years and, this year, we finally made it happen with Wayfairer, and it was nothing short of magical!
From the very start, the planning process was thoughtful and personalized, and the detailed preparation we received before our departure made us feel confident and excited. Once we arrived, every part of the trip felt curated with care to our needs and family interests with our personal highlight the Origami experience that our son has been dreaming about! From biking through the vibrant streets of Tokyo, to soaking in the beauty of the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, to walking through the living history of Kyoto or admiring the Osaka Castle, every day of the trip was unique!
A special thank you to June and the entire Wayfairer team, who were always just a message away. When we had to adjust cities and accommodations due to our flight schedule mid-trip, June stepped in with calm and expert support, turning what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth transition. We truly felt cared for every step of the way.
Whether it was indulging in sushi at nearly every turn, embracing our inner geeks at Nintendo World (not even the rain could stop us!), or simply wandering the streets of Japan, this trip was unforgettable.
Thank you, Wayfairer team!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Completely professional and made us feel like family!
I contacted many different Safari companies for quotes and Camptrek with Margaret was the most quick, professional, and thorough in their responses from the very beginning while also being extremely reasonably priced. Margaret worked with me throughout and arranged a safari with the exact dates I wanted and time in each place, minimizing travel since I was traveling with my older parents.
Every lodge and activity that Camptrek arranged for us was absolutely superb.
The lodges were all world class, with animals free roaming on the grounds and delicious food throughout.
My father was sick for a few days in between and the lodges were so accommodating about making him food that was easier on his stomach, delivering it to our rooms, and letting us leave later in the day, and being more than willing to have a physician come in to see him if we had wanted.
Our guide and driver Eric met us as the airport and dropped us back when our safari finished. He treated us better than family. When my mom had difficulty getting in and out of the high Jeep he went searching the small town outside our lodge to get a step stool for her to get in and out of the jeep. When my father got sick he took me from pharmacy to pharmacy searching for all the meds I had wanted. His eagle eye for spotting animals and his patience made our safari outing a joy where we saw every animal in the big 5 multiple times over.
Eric was funny, engaged, and full of facts about all the animals. He was willing to accommodate our every request and went out of his way to make us comfortable throughout.
I could not recommend Camptrek enough! They were true professionals and made sure we were looked after every moment of our time in Kenya.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Passionate, knowledgeable and kind
Thank you so much Gomez, you were a wonderful and accomodating guide. We had a really pleasant time together and I hope I can see you again in this lifetime! Gomez brought us cycling around the park and fed us with many info bites, not too much, just short and sweet and interesting trivia. We saw some animals, heard our voices echo, met some Maasai people. It was a special experience for us :) Thank you to everyone there who maintain the place, and protect the animals from poachers
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Matthias Ritter
Best in the World.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Matthias Ritter
Exeprtional but overpriced
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Matthias Ritter
The classic one
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Arusha National Park by Matthias Ritter
Cool and around the corner, nice for Bush walking
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Selous Safari
Nice trip, good itinerary but long way to the Park, +7 hours for 200km on bumpy road.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Nyerere National Park by Roberto Cicoria
Great nature but terrible roads:) We understand the roads in the bush is off road but the main roads are terrible and we feel sorry for the guys driving on these roads every day