50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris are outstanding with an excellent service!
Where do I begin, the safari was a 50th birthday gift from my husband, and I thank God that I came across Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris when I began looking into booking the safari, there were other tour operators that I came into contact with but, there was something about the warm, welcoming service I received from Matt, who was always on hand to answer any questions I had, at anytime. This is one of things that helped me in making my decision to book with Tapestry, also knowing that they are a company that gives back to the community was even more of an incentive for me to book with them. As the safari approached I was in contact with the team who assisted in guiding me every step of the way. Albert who kept in contact via WhatsApp to answer any further questions I had, and to let me know he would be the one meeting me at the airport, and checked in to make sure everything was alright. Hilda who made sure that our vaccinations and visas and insurance were done which was really helpful when crossing the border from Kenya to Tanzania, and on to Zanzibar, it made the process run smoothly, as I saw people who had to be stopped for not having their visas or insurance. She also kept in contact to make sure everything was going well and that if I had any issues, which thankfully I didn’t have I could let her know.
Let’s talk about the safari it was one of the most amazing experience's I’ve had thanks be to God! We spent 3 days in Kenya, 6 days in Tanzania and 3 days in Zanzibar. Our guides made it unforgettable experience starting with our Kenyan guide Ephantus who looked after us and made sure we were always comfortable and endeavoured to take us to the places where we had the opportunity to spot one the big five, which we did the first day we saw a rhino on the way to Lake Nakuru, the second day at the Masai Mara NP we saw the king of jungle up close feeding on his prey amazing, pictures really don’t do this experience any justice!
Our Tanzanian guides Eddy and David were outstanding and stood out! They always made sure we were ok and reminded us that they were always there for us. They made our daily long drives fun, entertaining and enjoyable the days went by too quickly. David and I shared the same faith so we taught each other worship songs from our churches amazing! They taught us the Jambo song which I love and can’t stop singing.
Not forgetting our Zanzibar guide Yohana who picked us up from the airport when we got to Zanzibar. We had a day to rest from our safari and then the following day he took us on a Stone town and spice farm tour which was a really enlightening. He picked us up on our final morning and dropped us to the airport.
I must add that the guides are all knowledgeable in their fields. The team are willing to go above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience. My husband had left the binoculars in the Kenyans guide car when we changed over to our Tanzanian guides, by the time he realised he had gone too far. The team arranged for it be delivered to the hotel we were staying at before our flight home.
To conclude I want to say a big thank you to the partners Matt, Albert and the team at Tapestry for making my 50th birthday safari experience an unforgettable one.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator provided exceptional service
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours provided an incredible safari experience—professional, well-organized, and truly immersive. From the knowledgeable guides to the comfortable accommodations and breathtaking wildlife encounters, every detail was thoughtfully planned to ensure a memorable adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Africa’s natural beauty with ease and expertise!
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Service and hospitality
The 4-day safari was perfect! Our guide, Laban went out of his way to show us the best and to make us confortable and happy. He is very experiencied and was able to get us to the best place (and the best pictures). I would definetely recommend the company and Laban.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended - thank you so much!
We cannot thank Suricata Safaris enough. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish.
This was a trip for our honeymoon, we did the 4 day, 3 night camping trip. Suricata collected us from Killimanjaro Airport and took us to our B&B (Jevas Hotel) for a night before we started the safari. After the safari we stayed for one more night at Jevas then Suricata dropped us to the airport.
We had Gordon as our guide for the trip. Gordon was incredible - very knowledgeable (about the animals, landscapes and plants) as well as funny and patient when we wanted to take photos at every opportunity. He was an excellent driver and navigated some tricky / muddy roads with ease. Gordon was constantly looking for the animals and communicating on the radio with other trucks. Every day he made sure all the windows were clean ready for the next days trip, and would always keep us up to date with what to look out for spots and habits. We liked that he was really respectful of the animals.
We saw so many animals on this trip - including Black Rhinos, Hippos, Lions (& cubs), cheetahs, elephants, Ostrich, Zebras, Vultures….
Each night when we arrived at camp the tents were set up, and this includes a net on the door for bugs. Bathrooms were basic but we had hot showers on 2/3 nights which was unexpected. A highlight of the camping was that we went to bed with Zebras grazing next to the tent on the final night - a once in a life time experience.
The food was brilliant - thank you Salem and team!! We weren’t sure what to expect with a trip of this kind and being off the grid at times but we were never disappointed (or hungry). We were treated to a really array each day. Salem thank you for your delicious food!!
We would highly recommend Suricata Safaris and have already passed on their details to family and friends. Excellent value for money.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 4 day trip Masai Mara
Everything worked very well. We had a lot of problems with the flight company and we arrived in Kenia 2 days later than what we expected. But Collins did everything to adjust our safari to the new plan. He made everything very easy for us. Wycliffe was our driver and guide the 4 days and it was perfect. He showed us a lot of wildlife, made us feel great and explained everything very clearly. Totally recommendable. The food was also good, both in the camp and on the game drives. Thank you for the experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-planned itinerary
An unforgettable experience! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The accommodations, transportation, and activities exceeded our expectations. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip feel seamless. I highly recommend Alistar Expeditions to anyone looking for a stress-free and enriching travel experience.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide Papa is the Best Man
everything was great. Papa is Professionell. I am very happy
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Trip
We had an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania with Tanzania Specialist. We visited Arusha National Park, Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater – each offering stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife sightings. We were lucky to see four of the Big Five!
Our guide Jackson was excellent – knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke very good German, which made everything easier. Our driver Eckbal was extremely professional and handled even the roughest roads with skill and care.
Throughout the trip, we were well taken care of, with delicious food and comfortable accommodations at every stop. Highly recommended!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exekent tour operator.
I traveled with my son and we had a great time. Accomodation and food was great. The game drive in Hwange was something to remember. And if we needed something We just tell Simon and he Will fix it. Thank you Simon for a great trip.
OM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of half day Nairobi national park tour
The tour was excellent, and the operator was able to accommodate in a very short time span, as I’d only contacted 12 hrs before the trip, and they provided a reasonable rate when compared to other safari operators.
Special mention to our game drive guide Daudi, was extremely knowledgeable and shared lot of information about the animals encountered ( variations, diets, endangered/vulnerable, etc.)