US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome trip to the Mara.
I had an awesome experience with the company. The driver was very professional yet very friendly. We got everything as promised and they were always on time for our pick up. My husband and I would definitely recommend them for anyone going to a Kenyan Safari.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Roberto the best!!!
So ... we organized our Wedding Trip with Roberto ..... and we could not have been more lucky !! I'll explain it from the beginning !! We were looking for a local agency so we could save, but we were organizing our honeymoon trip to Africa so it was hard to be able to trust !! We read many reviews from various agencies, but they did not allow to tailor the journey according to their own ideas !! Then one day we read about Savannah Explorers and it was tough because this review was perfect, but Savannah Explorers did not find anything on TripAdvisor (in fact my advice is to sign up) !!! In short, we contacted the agency and found out an absurd availability !! Roberto not only responded to over 30 emails but also called me by telephone to give me every detail! And so it was: the trip we customized us by choosing the lodges we most liked among many !! Obviously it is important to also stay at their advice because being in the place know what is best and what not !!! All the holiday (North Parks + Zanzibar) were organized to perfection without giving anything to chance !! A great thanks to our guide Jamesy who with his experience has been able to see us all: lions (more than 50), leopards, cheetahs, lion cubs, migration gnu through Mara River and also rhinoceros (very rare) .... .and then all the rest that Savana can offer you !!! Not forgetting 3 lioness horses !!! Roberto also organized the Night Safari (experience you can not miss) !! Last tip .... do not miss the camped tent camps Ang'Ata Camp .... the night at 2 there were gnu and gazelle in front of the tent entrance with hyenas at 20 meters !!! Thanks Roberto and thanks to all the staff and I hope to reorganize something together soon !!!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome time at Mara , Nakuru and Nairobi National park
Well first of all Pamela was very courteous and patiently answered all my queries very patiently as i was travelling alone from India.Last minute changes were never denied but entertained and she was very clear as to what I would get and what i would'nt. Though I hadn't paid in advance a very clear itinerary was sent to facilitate my visa. The vehicle that was promised was delivered right on time there were no hiccups, Mr. Aziz who drove me was extremely courteous and caring and knowledgeable of the flora and fauna and also had good field guides which helped me much identifying my first time species. No time was wasted anywhere either en route from one place to the other or in the game park we would start at 6am and end at 6pm. Also the interaction with the Masai tribe was superb , also could pick up a Olalem (A masai broad sword) and an Eremit ( a Masai Buffalo Spear) . The camp its self was very good food was on time, the manager there Mr. Stanley very helpful Lunch used to be packed without reminders for the day's long safari. The last minute Safari at nairobi national park to was organised at last minute notice by Pamela Of Magical Retreats when my flight got cancelled. It was a superb experience on the whole Thanks to all concerned .I would definetly recommend Magical Retreats & Adventure Tours to any body who wishes to go to Kenya. Just ask what you need and it shall be delivered. Great Job Pamela .Asante.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous
Me and My family were absolutely surprised by good value for money Come and see adventure had to offer.
The service we received was excellent and I have never felt so secure while abroad. We will definitely visit again and Come and See Adventure is our permanent choice.
US
20-35 years of age
Fantastic Mid-summer vacation for two
I've been on a handful of Tanzanian safaris and the tour our guide, Sosthenes, led for us definitely stood out. Many reviewers rave about the incredible things they witnessed on safari even though the guide has little control over when the good stuff happens in the wild! Instead, I can point to several things Sost did for our tour that deserve the full 5 stars.
1. He was extremely patient, both with us and with the animals. He never tried to hurry us along from something we were enjoying to go and see something else, and in the car he was always clear and upfront about our options of where we could go and what he thought we could see there. He never once tried to goad us into doing whatever he preferred, and I really appreciated not having any pressure from the guide.
2. I was pleased with the way Sost handled the minor hiccups that accompany any African Safari. For example, one afternoon the battery low (couldn't shut off the engine and guarantee a restart) and he promptly had a replacement battery delivered that night (not cheap for him).
3. I got quite sick the night before our departure on safari, and Sost was always checking on me and very accommodating to change the schedule and the meals for me. I really appreciated his consideration for the two days I was ill.
4. My camera died (not battery, actually died) one afternoon and Sost let me use his and shared the pictures with me later! Was really impressed with his generosity - especially because I would have missed some incredible photos that day!
On top of all this, Sost is a really fun guy to share a car with for a few days, and we did happen to see some incredible stuff - staking out a young lion and watching a kill was the highlight!
All the other details (quality of camps, food, vehicle, etc) was great - no complaints at all. While many other companies advertise binoculars in the truck, only to have them be "in for repairs" the one week you're on safari - Magufwa had a really nice pair in the truck for us to use! All in all, they did an incredible job with our trip. Definitely would recommend.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide and best price across the board
The safari was great, the driver/guide - Julius - was an experienced man. We had a perfectly timed pick-up at the airport (cost is $20 by taxi), price included hotel night before and after the safari, aswell as drop off to the airport at the end (again $20 saved)
I would recommend 10/10 - just be warned that tent safari can prove to be exhausting !
SN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari at affordable rate with a great guide and the Ilkeliani camp was amazing.
Great Safari at affordable rate with a great guide and the Ilkeliani camp was amazing.
NL
tourist in uganda
i'm booking the RAV 4x4 in may, and we ask paul if it 's possebel that i can thake the car on the airport ,
no probleem ,we travel with the car around ugand for 3 weeks ,we had'n't any problem with the car a great car. top great company thanks
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best choice we made.
Meru Slopes Tours and Safari was a wonderful experience for us. We were a group of 6 and we did a 5 days Safari and it was a pleasant experience. It was a last minutes decision due to problems with other companies, yet our expectations were surpassed. They communicate quite well, they are courteous and professional. We got a wonderful deal, half of what most companies offered us, the tents and lodges were beyond expectations and I believe we had the best tour guide, driver and chef. Ask for Hilarry as your driver and guide, and Saleem as your chef, they are the best combinations. Oh, they also give you two free nights in Arusha to prepare for the Safari and unwind afterwards. They will guide you through Arusha and fetch you from either airports. On our end, they had no flaws and we plan to do it again. I highly recommend contacting them before you commit to other companies. Also this is a local company, booking with them will feed many mouths in a country as beautiful as Tanzania.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience, good value for money
We chose to do our safari with Shimeji after comparing programs and costs from several operators and we were very happy with our choice. We had a fabulous time and the whole experience was amazing. We were travelling with three kids (5, 3 and 1) and the guides (Moses and Adam) were patient and did everything possible to make sure the little ones had a good time. Communication prior to the teip was very good. Emma, from the office, was very responsive and opened to fine tune the trip to accomodate our needs and interests. Payment was also smooth and easy, by transfer to Shimeji's Dutch account ineuros (we are based in France).