US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was okay...
My partner and I are budget travellers, but decided to spend a little extra money to make a safari with Northern Adventure Circuit because of their glowing reviews, unfortunately, we did not get what we expected for the money.
Let's start with the positives:
1. Our guide Dennis was lovely and did all in his powers of a guide to give us the experience we wanted. We told him we were very interested in seeing the big-cats, and he absolutely delivered. We saw countless lions, 3 separate leopards, and even 3 cheetahs (one within 2 meters from our car!)
2. Moussa our chef, did a great job... Some of the time.
Now for the things I'm not so happy with...
1. Moussa our chef seemed to preform worse and worse as the safari went on. There was less food, the food was obviously not as well prepared, and some of it so salty that it was hard to eat.
2. Though I had made a point of asking multiple times about our tents ability to withstand the rain and was assured that it was a good tent and that the rain would not plague us - this was rainy season - when we got a little bit of rain one night the inside of our tent was wet, including our matresses and the bottoms of our sleeping bags. The rain soaked right through the seams.
3. Though I had asked multiple times about binoculars - pretty important on a safari - though we did have a pair... They were broken and only one eye worked. They were pretty terrible and made viewing difficult, especially in Ngorongoro. And not very high quality to begin with.
4. We met up with another couple halfway through our safari, which we of course did not mind, but we were assured that meeting up with them would not cause us to miss anything... Well... We did miss something. Because of how this was planned we were only able to have 4 hours in the crater not the full 6, and we didn't make it to the crater until almost 10, because the other couple was driven up that morning instead of the night before.
5. I also asked about the outlets in the car, and was promised that they would be there and working... They weren't and never did the entire trip.
6. We were constantly waiting at the gates for extended periods of time, and the excuses we were given for this were quite lame. We waited almost an hour to get through the gate to the crater, another hour to get to lake Manyara... And other groups were passing us going in, it was only our group waiting.
So, while we did have a pretty good wildlife viewing experience, I can't say that I would recommend northern adventure circuit over a cheaper budget option that also has favourable reviews online.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent services where the provided schedule was strictly adhered to
Thanks Dancom Tours and Travel for planning such an enjoyable and fun-filled, four day trip for my family and my two cousins. I really liked the open communication where you fully involved us in coming up with your schedule and I was glad that everything worked out according to plan. The services were also outstanding throughout the entire trip. I will definitely be seeking your services again. Thanks once again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari adventure - an outstanding experience!!!!
On the 18th of November 2015 I Mrs Pauline Ledwaba and my friend Mrs Cecilia Kekana visited the Kruger National Park. We had prior made online bookings with the Private Kruger Safaris for a morning tour. The friendly and full of respect man in the name of Bernhard collected us at the bed and breakfast we were accommodated at early in the morning on our way to the Kruger National Park. He drove us throughout the Park, guiding us with so much knowledge. As it was rainy, we were provided with raincoats and the service was excellent. As pensioners, we had a great time and were greatly treated by this gentlemen until he drove us back to the accommodation. Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality Bernhard!!!!!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
We were a group of 6 people from china, had a tour around Uganda national parks in an 8 seater 4x4 Jeep! It was such a good car, fully air conditioned, comfortable, with a fridge and our driver / guide was very knowledgeable. We visited Kidepo Valley, Murchison falls, Budongo forest, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi forest, Mgahinga and Lake Mburo national parks. The experience was so amazing!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable safari with Amani Tours Safaris company'
There were four of us traveling with Amani Tours company, two adults and two children. We had 5-day safari. Daniel from Amani Tours was our guide. We were very lucky with him. He is extremely nice person and very knowledgeable, professional guide. He picked us up from the Kilimanjaro airport and this is how our journey has started. We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. We have seen all animals we wanted. Serengeti with its Katikati tented camp was the best. Amani Tours recommended us good places to stay according to our budgets.
I recommend Amani Toursl as a reliable safari operator. I would go with them another time.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible, accomodating, personable, efficient, relational, professional unforgetable experience.
Communications included every last detail. No unpleasant surprises. I had used Great Horizon Trails previously and my wife and I had an excellent experience all the away around. This time there were four of us and again the service was top notch, accommodating to our schedule, personable, and again unforgettable. The accommodations were what was expected, the sites and animals beyond expectations, as was the food. Could not have asked for a better experience all the way around.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-days budget safari tour. Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro, Tarangire
As I understand I had one of the cheapest safaris in Tanzania. So I think for $900 everything was really cool. My guide Com met me at the Kilimanjaro airport in the morning and we started the tour. If you chose the program I had be ready to spend 2 nights in the tent camps and 2 nights either in the tent or in the hostel for $20 extra per night. The tents were good, sleeping bags were offered. The meals were also fine (especially in the hostel). So if you are not afraid of bugs or sometimes the cold water in the shower, be sure, you would like everything! Thank you guys for your openness and kindness.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure, incredible, beautiful, FUN, wonderful, educational, interesting, safe ~ the best!
Thank you Benson! I booked when I arrived in Tanzania so I cannot comment on the 'communications' pre-trip. However, during the Safari, the communications between our small group and the driver were excellent. Ringo was calm, really funny, organized, patient, knowledgeable and lots of FUN! The service was (mostly) always excellent! Every day was a 8 or 9/10 on the 'perfect' scale ! Safari tour was beyond ordinary, everyday words. Surreal feelings every minute of the Safari....it was so amazing to think I was living one of my dreams, to be out living with those gorgeous animals and wildlife! Go with Benson Safaris to live out your Safari dream. You won't be disappointed ~ you will return home to want much more! James (Ringo) you were incredible. Thank you for an unforgettable time!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable, Spectacular, Exciting, Felt like a King, We'll be back!!!
I have been fortunate to be to southern Africa with Coop on four occasions (my wife twice). Each trip has been unique and memorable!!! Coop does all the little extras which you do not get with a large tour company. His expertise and knowledge of southern Africa is top notch! We will be definitely back for another tour with Coop!
Coop specicalises in small tour groups so why not get a few mates together and have your own personalised tour!!
If you love elephants then try to spend a couple of nights at Nehimba Lodge in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe you won't be disappointed!!
BS
We have booked through Sun Safaris many times and we always get what we want.
Sun Safaris have just organized our 6th trip, this time to Zambia. They have always known what we want and give us plenty of options to choose. Once we decide, the bookings are made swiftly and flawlessly. Over the years we have made great friends with all the staff and especially Natasha Allan. We have even visited them in Cape Town and met up with them at an anti-canned lion demonstration!