65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smooth and Stress-free adventure..Love it!
We selected e-trip Africa after reading all the excellent reviews and the different tour options they offered. I can't say enough about the owners Aurelie and Ben. From the day we contacted them to the day we left, everything went without a hitch. Our endless stream of questions were answered with detailed knowledge and numerous changes, requests were handled smoothly.
We arrived in Arusha and stayed at the Researcher Rest before and after embarking on an 8 days Safari. It is a very welcoming and comfortable home where we were offered wonderful home cooked meals. We finally met Aurelie and Ben who are westerners who have spent years in Africa, fully understand the land, the people and culture, and the game areas and animals as well as the expectations of their customers. They were fully equipped to provide knowledgeable, personalized advice as you plan and customize your dream safari. You will not be disappointed.
The next day we met Alladin, our driver and expert guide. His easy going, humble demeanor immediately reassured us that we were in good hands. The Safari trip was perfect and amazing! Everything exceeded our expectations. Words and photos can't do justice to what you will see and experience during the daily game drives because Aurelie and Alladin know exactly where to take you during this time of the year and what is best for their customers. The safari jeep was comfortable, equipped with electrical for charging and mini fridge for water. Alladin was clearly experienced, and knew where to find the animals. We saw all the big fives, and spotted many more large and small animals. He knows 99% of all the bird species we spotted. He will do his best to position the jeep such that you will have the best photoshoot in the perfect lighting situation. The accommodations (Tarangire Safari, Karatu Simba and Rhino lodges and Flycatcher Lagarja and Nieleze tented camps-really glamping) Aurelie selected were all terrific. You are so close to the wildlife and can even hear lions roar at night behind our tents. Hot showers every day and all the meals were provided and were delicious!!!
Our next stop was Zanzibar. Aurelie arranged for a walking tour of Stonetown to learn about its rich history (building made from local coral stone, intricately carved doors to show wealth, the slave trade eventually replaced by a spice trade). Again the accommodations selected were superb. Dhow Palace Hotel was owned by a wealthy merchant’s family for 3 centuries and a British naval officer lived there before it was turned into a gorgeous hotel. Our room overlooked an inner courtyard with a pool. You will feel transported to a magical place with its exotic furniture and mosquito nets. The Z hotel in Nungwi beach has the best beach for swimming, a fantastic pool and rooftop bar to watch the sunset.
There isn't enough I can say about this Safari Operator/Tour Company. I can assure you, you will be happy you used their services and did I say that the pricing structure was also very reasonable.
We had a completely enjoyable stress free one of a lifetime holiday and will definitely use e-trip Africa again for our next adventure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kruger National Park is fabulous - go!
Our safari to Kruger National Park with Wildwings Safari was fabulous. Kruger has amazing wildlife, the lions were fantastic, and the rhino! It was amazing to see the rhino in this beautiful landscape. We saw all of the Big 5 and enjoyed our game drives. The first day we were there the heat was incredible - dripping sweat by just breathing. But that night a cold front and rain came through and we spent the next two days enjoying the fleece lined ponchos provided by the tour company/guide. Our guide was obviously well connected within the guiding network, and thus we were able to see some amazing animals. Having been on safari in several other countries in Africa, I was amazed by the well maintained roads which made the safari very easy for getting around. Our accommodation in Skukuza Camp was basic but clean and private. The A/C worked well and there was plenty of hot water when needed. The food was tremendous, a great variety and full of flavor. The location of our cabin was overlooking the river and a no longer usable train bridge. It was a great location for the afternoon rests between game drives. Highlights included the four male lions just lounging on the road one early morning and the six rhino we saw though out our 3 day safari. Highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Went beyond our expectations
I climbed with Bujo tours .The guide was patient and had great empathy for our team. We had great meals, he and the staff was great company, and we reached our goal of summiting Kilimanjaro. The guide English was great and he was very professional in checking our oxygen every night and really cared about the success of our climb. I highly recommend him and Bujo tours was an amazing experience.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari!
We were two Friends travelling in Tanzania. We arrived in Arusha and we had to organize our Safari. Bartho went to pick up us at the airport and organized everything for us for a good price!!! We had a 3 days safari and went to serenti and ngorongoro! 3 days was perfect, we had 2 night sleeping in tent what was quiet funny and surprising! We traveled with a guide and a cooker.
We saw all the animals we could in the savanah!!! Everything went very well and Bartho was really available for us and helped us for everything.
I strongly recommand wakanda tours for your safari!!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
We do 2 trips with this company:
1. Kilimanjaro 6-11 of February
2. Safari 13-14 of February
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Everything was nice and we did all our plans. Company solved all tasks and was very client-oriented. They have very good guides and drivers.
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To my mind they should be more organized in details.
Amazing
Communication, travel, accommodate services are all good. I appreciate
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 amazing days
We spent 4 great days, the MasaiMara, the Naivasha and Nakuru lakes will remain engraved in our heart and our esteem. Our very nice guide did the best to look for and find the animals. The camp and the hotel were really good. Thanks to the Lenchada team which is a very safe Organization, our guide was on time every times, at the airport when we arrived and during all the safari.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip
Safari well organized, we found all the animals. Driver has been listening and very professional. I recommend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from the staff, choice of destination and trouble-free pick ups and drop offs
The company has an effective and outstanding communication channels -emails and calls. magnificent service by their staff. the company met my expectations twice. The tours were wonderful with no hitches. pick ups and drop off to hotel and to airport was extremely good and wonderful selection of destinations. we have already started planning our December 2019 holiday with them for a package tailored to our expectations ......
Kudos Skywide Tours and Travel!!!!!!!
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant gorilla & chimp experience
I chose this tour company as I like to go with local companies. From my first email to Edison who answered all my questions promptly to my eventual drop off back in Kigali after my tour ended I found Bamboo Ecotours to be highly efficient, professional & caring. I was traveling solo & I felt safe & comfortable the whole time.
Joseph (guide) & Herbert (driver) were fantastic & friendly, couldn't have asked for better companions. They were both very knowledgeable & able to answer any questions be it about Rwanda or Uganda. As they are both from the local area it was interesting to see & hear about life from their perspective. As I suffer from asthma, Edison & Joseph both endeavored to see if I could trek a gorilla family that was closest to the headquarters which I was extremely appreciative of. Seeing the gorillas & chimps was an amazing experience & the rest of the tour was very good too.
The transport, meals & accommodation were all of a high standard. Everything met or went above my expectations.
I have no hesitation at all in highly recommending this company!