CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond our expectations
The whole trip planning is very satisfying . The agent understood my brief and all the arrangements turned out to be perfect, especially our tour guide Andrew. He is so professional with excellent driving skills, full knowledge of animals and a savvy photographer which is beyond our expectations. He has a kind heart that we helped out a car of four season on our way to Serengeti. Andrew always spare the space for other cars when we have watched the animals. And he believes safety is the top priority.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded expectations & we had challenging demands
To accurately set this up, we were on a cruise beginning in Ft. Lauderdale in January and ending in Capetown on March 25th. It wasn’t until we were on the ship that we started kicking around the idea of planning a safari once we arrived Capetown. We engaged Jessica in mid February, about 6 weeks before we arrived in South Africa. THAT means availability was very limited for that short notice. We were on a safari 2 years ago at Greater Krueger and wanted to add a few new countries to our count. We mentioned we’d like to visit Victoria Falls and then a few days safari. Jessica suggested a 2 night stay at Victoria Falls which allowed us to tour both sides of the Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia. We were challenging in that I refused any type of small aircraft or helicopter transfer and she found the perfect itinerary for us with land transports. We stayed 2 nights at Ilala Lodge Hotel which even provided a mini safari from our deck with visits from Elephants and Warthogs as a bonus. Next is a transfer to A &K Sanctuary at Chobe Chilwero Lodge for 2 nights with multiple land and water safari’s all of which teemed with many many sightings of animals and colorful bird life. The final piece was a 3 night stay at Tsowa Safari Lodge with deluxe river view tent accommodation. The accommodations were beautiful and very deluxe/luxurious. Food and service at each was superb. I came to the conclusion that the luxury tent at Tsowa Safari Island is not for me because of the critters that found their way into our tent (giant spiders, a few frogs, monkeys) and the monkeys that sat in the trees above our unit and path to our unit. We had #9 which was the farthest from the main lodge and as a result more secluded which I think made them more emboldened. Their presence also prevented us from feeling entirely relaxed as we sat on the deck watching the beautiful Zambezi flow by. BUT, the Tent itself and the Lodge area was beautifully decorated, the staff so hospitable and food service delicious. Additionally, the guides and manager, Gary, so knowledgeable and accommodating. The wildlife sightseeings were better than we ever imagined. I’ve already contacted Jessica for our next, a Zebra and Wildebeest migration in 2027. We we most impressed with how seamless all the transfers between the lodges unfolded. All were very prompt and drivers very professional.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Untamed Safaris intimate knowledge of Africa provided a superb and unforgettable bespoke experience.
Ryan from Untamed Safaris went above and beyond. His advice, service, intimate and informed knowledge of Africa were invaluable. Every detail and recommendation delivered a smooth, hassle-free and varied safari experience. He communicated with us each leg of the trip, checking in to ensure that our needs were being met. Ryan’s advice to plan a year in advance ensured that we secured our preferred high-demand accommodation in Botswana and Kenya whilst keeping within our budget. We are now planning our next year’s trip with Untamed Safaris to Namibia and Zambia to expand on our unique African experiences.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affordable, intimate, personalized safari experience
I did the 3 day Nyerere tour with Kihindo and it was more than I could’ve dreamed! I was looking for a private tour that was also budget friendly and fit into a smaller time frame .. this tour was that and more. From the planning with Winnie to our amazing guide Michael (we love you guys!) and trainee, it could not have been a more personalized amazing experience. Winnie even helped me plan a birthday surprise. Michael was super accommodating any time we wanted to stop on the drive and answer the millions of questions we had at all points. The accommodation provided was SO incredible, the food was great and the employees were so sweet. On the safari itself we saw ALL the animals wanted (zebras, elephants, giraffes, hippos). Michael even made sure we saw the lions which are never a given to see! We also had the pleasure of doing a boat tour and saw hippos and got to visit a Masaai village before heading back to Dar es salaam. This was such a special trip and I wish I could thank you guys a million times
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best possible operator to find big cats
Harun went above and beyond to give us the best possible safari experience, each and every day. We saw all the big cats, including a number of leopards and saw multiple wildebeest crossings. Our trip through multiple parks was beyond our expectations thanks to the network Harun has established. A humble nad hard working operator that will not dissappoint
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent, warmhearted and meaningful journey
We booked a six-day Kilimanjaro Machame route expedition, led by our guide SAM. SAM and his team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and attentiveness, delivering many wonderful surprises while ensuring all members successfully reached the summit. This was an extraordinarily rewarding journey.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Trip
My family of ten, made up of three generations, had a magical experience during our safari in Tanzania. We chose to go with Migration Venture Tanzania after carefully reviewing other operators. Amos impressed us with his well-researched answers to our queries and he did not rush us into a preset package; instead, he took the time to understand our needs.
We traveled with two vehicles, guided by Peter and Temba, whose bush skills were exceptional. We observed many different animals up close, including common ones like zebras, baboons, antelopes, and giraffes, as well as elephants, cheetahs, lions, and even a rare sighting of a leopard with a cub. The guides demonstrated great teamwork, and we learned a lot from them, which made our trip even more enjoyable.
Hats off to Amos for making such flawless arrangements for the entire group because we had many individual requests ranging from dietary restrictions, easy access to the rooms for my aged parents,........... and you got it all right.
Kudos.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good tour operator and always available
Amazing trip with our guide Daniel. We spent 3 days with him going to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. On the car water has been always provided. I used a lot my mobile phone to take pictures Without being afraid of charging. In the car there is a plug to charge your phone.
Daniel drove very good, going slowly during safari to let us see better the animals and accelerating when they called him for a rare animal somewhere to let us see it before running away.
We would have liked to spend more time in the parks to see more!
Unbelievable experience.
5 stars.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and amicable staffs who provided an amazing safari experience.
I had opted for the budget option of Axis, and it surpassed my expectations by a lot. First, the booking process was very smooth. Second, they had the best tour guide ever---Bena Mwoi---who was very experienced and friendly. He took us out to wild adventures, and gave his 100% to provide us with an amazing experience. Third, We stayed at Sankale camp, which was a bang for the buck---the tents had a fine bed and attached bathroom with hot showers. Finally, I met an incredible group of people from around the world, which made the trip even more memorable. No grievances at all!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! trained, professional and very welcoming staf and ĺevery place visited was wonderful
We asked to customize the trip by mixing the various itineraries proposed and we were satisfied on everything. Relying on a Tanzanian agency was a winning choice and Shavi Tour turned out to be truly excellent. Tanzania is an enchanted place and everyone in their life should do a safari like this. We left from Arusha and in 10 days we saw Lake Eyasi and met the Hadzabe, Datoga and Masai tribes. We visited the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro park where we really saw all the animals very close to us and in large herds because the staff knew well how to move to guarantee us the best sightings. We did a beautiful tour of Kilimanjaro where we met the Chaga tribe, saw waterfalls of over 80 meters and forests with fabulous vegetation, inhabited by monkeys of various species, as well as having had a splendid bath in the Hot springs not far from Moshi. Everything was absolutely perfect, even the cuisine of the chef who accompanied us. For all this the rating is 5 stars. Even the cost of this experience was correct because we really did not miss anything and every request, even along the way, was satisfied.