35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would strongly recommend Roger and Safari Lifestyles
Safari Lifestyles organised our two week safari in the Okavango Delta, Botswana for my family of five from Sydney (April 2017, Jacana Camp, Machaba Camp, Kings Pool camp). I wanted an reputable operator that was locally based and had genuine/recent expert knowledge. I was also very nervous about sending money off to a foreign country over the internet. Roger Turski and Safari Lifestyles were very responsive by email at every turn. Roger was also available to speak with over Skype which was reassuring. In the end, the safari exceeded our wildest dreams. Three camps, all great but all different; a very well balanced trip. Seamless transfers, great guides. It is a challenging environment, so t was even more impressive how smoothly everything went. Roger has been to many of the camps himself, photographed them himself, and was clearly passionate about delivering a trip exceeded our wishes. The entire trip was prepaid with *everything* included as designed. I spent two weeks without any keys or wallet in my pockets which was a personal highlight of the trip. We opted to tip our guides and buy a few trinkets but that was it whilst we were on safari.
NO
50-65 years of age
SYnnove
Nice enviroment, very professionell management, warm hospitality, good knowledge of local community and fauna.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Moshi Tour, Zanzibar, and Tarangire Safari all with African Traits!
Godfrey had been highly recommended to me so I booked the Moshi tour with a friend and Godfrey along with our tour experience went above and beyond any of our expectations. Due to our amazing Moshi tour experience, I stuck with African Traits for all my other excursions, which was a week in Zanzibar, and a one day Tarangire Safari, both of which were amazing. African traits prices, stood out as being the most reasonable for what you receive, and the staff is knowledgeable, and very accommodating. Thank you Godfrey for the amazing experiences! Would highly recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
excellent and memorable trip.
From being referred by a friend to being dropped off at the end, our trip was superbly organised by Chris and his team. Our guide, Joseph, was very friendly and was constantly checking that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves.
The trek to see the gorillas was superb and enough of a challenge for us to feel that we had earned the privilege of spending some time with them in their habitat.
If you are considering a gorilla trekking experience; Chris, Joseph and Co. are fantastic!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From the Serengeti to Zanzibar
Muksin Mushi is a thoroughly likeable and very capable guide. Our study tour (13 students and faculty) focused on the Tanzanian environment and the issue of sustainability. Muksin was attentive to the individual needs of our group members and was knowledgeable about many aspects of Tanzanian life. He is bilingual in English and Swahili and can explain local customs clearly and sensitively. Our varied itinerary included a safari to Ngorongoro and to the Serengeti National Park, a hike to Materuni Falls, visits to several small villages, an interview with the Anglican Bishop of Mara and visits to two church-related schools, an in-depth look at Zanzibar City, a beach outing, and a boat trip to Changuu Island. Throughout all this Muskin proved to be unflappable and judicious--but also fun to spend time with. I highly recommend him and Homeland Adventures.
PL
Excellent experience! Very recommendable! I would do it again with Avocet Safaris!
I booked 6 days safari in Tanzania (Lake-Manyara-National-Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire Park). Everything went according to the schedule.
We have visited all the parks and what is the most important, we saw the big five because our guide was very keen on it. He made us careful on a lot of animals and told us much about them.
I would book it any time again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a pleasure!
Wow! What a privileged to be able experience the Northern Circuit in Tanzania. We did a 5 night safari with Eastco.
Visiting Ngorongoro is unforgettable! We had the luck to hike on the crater rim along with our friendly and skilled guide Ezekiel, it was such a pleasure spotting predators and the scenery there was awesome! Also able to go to Serengeti National Park on the 3rd day where we spent 2 nights. The wildlife viewing was top class and spectacular! We didn't witness tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park however the elephants and birds on the lake were also awesome. Manyara has a fantastic treetop walk, you should do it. We spent the last night in the village here.
To Eastco, it was an honour to be able to get such great services from you! My e-mail was always replied to even though some were abit slow.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 days Uganda - a fantastic trip!
Full of expectation, we started our journey on May 2nd. We are two women traveling alone from Ilmenau. Already in advance, we were pleasantly surprised by the competent, very trustworthy advice by Sven Gilian. Arrived at Entebbe, we felt immediately in good hands when we saw a driver of the first lodge with our name and called our guide soon afterwards, inquired about us and announced for the next morning.
And as the first impression was, our entire trip went. Bryan, our "girl for everything" proved to be a true treasure. Not only did he inform us in detail about the country and the people (in very good German) during the trip, he did everything to make us feel comfortable with his humor, during the almost 1200 km journey.
Quite apart from that, the ride did not bother us otherwise. The wonderful scenery in all parts of the trip was the result. "Uganda, the green pearl of Africa" bears its name rightly.
Again and again we had to use our camera because we had to capture the beautiful landscape in pictures.
The swamp migration, as the first activity, was just right as an entry into the animal world. Unfortunately, the animals, such as the Colombus monkeys, were hiding a bit, but it would become better. And so it happened in the following days. It is very difficult to name a true highlight, because all animal observations were indescribably impressive for us in their own way. Whether it is the all-day trail with the chimpanzees, the tracking and extensive observation of the lions and a leopard, and, of course, the encounter with the gorillas - all in all unforgettable moments that fulfilled our expectations.
At this point, we must also mention the friendly, always helpful rangers, which have always endeavored to satisfy us and to compensate for our lack of English knowledge by slow speaking.
All in all, this trip will be a constant memory for us, and we would like to thank Matoke Tours for allowing us all this.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safaris living up to expectations
We had a fantastic safari with Kenya walking Survivors safaris, everything went smoothly.
We had game drives in Massai Mara and Serengeti national parks, also visited the Masai villages. Our drivers & guides Antony and Rama were always committed, reliable and very helpful. They answered all our questions and knew exactly where we could see the animals – we saw all the big Fives and the famous tree claim lions as well!
We had one night sleep in a tented camp located just outside Serengeti NP – even saw the elephants were eating grasses around our tent during the night, what an amazing wildlife experience! We really enjoyed the amazing wildlife and wonderful culture.
Great staffs and excellent services, living up to expectations, highly recommend without hesitation.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great experience and they made sure we enjoyed it
It was a a very well planned and thought through visit. They were always available to answer any questions and made sure everything was taken care of.