50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised exciting safari
Josh Dreamland gave a very professional and personal service from Elizabeth who was very helpful and promptly communicative on Whatspp. She was instrumental in setting up a perfect customised itinerary for us which included the great migration followed by an awesome adventure and animal sightings in the Serengeti. It was also interesting to visit the other landscapes of the Ngorongoro caldera, Lake Manyara and the Tarangire National Parks over our trip of 6 days & 5 nights.
Safaris are expensive but Josh Dreamland appears to offer reasonable value compared to others for a truly amazing holiday and life experience. As a family of 4 we really appreciated the private safari just for us with more space to move around in the jeep. I’m so happy we did this as a family, it was our best family holiday experience by far! I’ve never seen the kids so excited and interested in all the wildlife and experience of Tanzania and Africa
Our safari guide, Godfrey, was experienced, polite and friendly who expertly knew where to look for the animals and had good knowledge about their behaviour. He positioned the jeep in the best vantage points to view the animals. He appeared well-connected and respected by other guides, which also helped locate the animals. We were surprised of how many animals we managed to see with the game drives continuously enthralling us with the variety and abundance of different animals along the way. The accommodation and meals were of a high standard and we were particularly impressed with the luxury camping in the Serengeti!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, polite, ready to cooperate.
My husband and I were on a private three-day safari. I booked the tour from Moscow, made in advance payment. The trip itself began with us being picked up from our hotel in Zanzibar and returned to the same place three days later. Everything was organized at the highest level. The guides met us at every point and accompanied us throughout the entire route, helped with shopping, prompted, advised and waited while we took hundreds of photos against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro;)) The manager was always in touch and promptly resolved all issues that arose. In just one day of safari, our wonderful guide found all the big cats living in the Serengeti. I want to say a huge thanks all for organizing! In these three days, we lived another little life!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The entire operation at Mystic is incredibly professional and knowledgeable.
We recently returned home from a two week trip to Uganda that included a seven day safari tour with Mystic tours. I can say, unequivocally and without hesitation that it was an incredible, life-changing experience. From the very beginning, I trusted Eric at Mystic tours. He was incredibly responsive and helpful as we went about creating our seven day Safari tour through Uganda. He was very upfront about costs and expectations, and I never, for a moment, felt as if he was trying to sell me something. He was also able to provide guidance on all of the details (tipping, money conversions, payments, etc.) that we would need to know, in order to have a great trip. Eric was also very flexible with respect to starting and ending locations of the trip, and was able to coordinate us picking up a fourth member of our group along our route, midway through the tour.
Our Safari guide, Elton, picked us up at a location of our choosing and we started our trip. Again, from the moment we met him, Elton had our trust and confidence in his ability to safely drive us through some of the most challenging conditions I have ever experienced. Throughout the trip, Elton was an absolute wealth of information and knowledge. He knew the answer to any question we would ask about the wildlife and culture not only in Uganda, but the greater East Africa region. I cannot imagine a better experience. Mystic has an incredible understanding of the best lodges, best food, options, and best tours inside of the national parks. We did day safaris, a night safari, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and two separate river cruises. It was an unforgettable experience and it was all because of the incredible professionalism and knowledge of Eric and Elton at Mystic Tours. I would never recommend any other company for family or friends looking to make a similar trip to Africa!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Worth it!
We were picked up from our hotel on time and by a very friendly driver.
Once arrived we were introduced to our park guide, Martin. Martin was very friendly right from the start and very informative about the park and the animals that live there. The guides kept up steady communication between each other to allow us the opportunity to see as much as we possibly could.
Due to this, even though it’s never guaranteed, we did manage to see Lions, Hippos, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras and many other species of animals within the park.
Well worth the time and money.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 8-Day safari with Meektrails and our incredible guide
We had an 8-day, 7-night safari organized by Meektrails, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The team was responsive, professional, and extremely helpful throughout. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the excellent service we received throughout the trip. Every aspect of the journey, from the itinerary and accommodations to logistics and vehicle condition, was thoughtfully planned and executed.
A special shoutout goes to our guide, James, who truly made this trip exceptional. He is not only friendly and professional, but also incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife. James went above and beyond every day, putting in great effort to track animals and ensure we had the best possible sightings. We wholeheartedly recommend Meektrails and we’re already thinking about our next trip to Kenya.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails tour operator was extremely easy with planning and accommodating our itinerary.
I highly recommend Meektrails Safaris after our incredible 10-day safari in Kenya. Gadson made the communication and itinerary planning seamless, answering all questions via email, WhatsApp, and phone calls. The lodging far exceeded expectations for the price, and I'll provide more details. Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, I was met by Gadson, Daniel (Meektrails’ owner), and Ben, our fantastic driver and guide for the entire trip. Ben was an excellent driver and guide, navigating the parks safely and positioning us perfectly for wildlife sightings.
Our private safari allowed us flexibility, with a jeep to ourselves, snacks, and an electric cooler. We stayed at the Mtito Hotel tented camp, which was peaceful, scenic, and overlooked a river where we saw giraffes, monkeys, and antelope. We felt very safe with security on-site every night. In Masai Mara, Ben captured amazing lion sightings, including one where we watched a lion feast on a wildebeest. Ben's expert positioning allowed us to see leopards and cheetahs up close.
Next, we stayed at Sopa lodges in Nakuru and Naivasha. At the Naivasha resort, hippos swam right past our balcony, and we saw zebras, giraffes, and antelope wandering the property. A giraffe even sat on the path outside the lobby after dinner.
In Amboseli, Ben expertly navigated rough, unpaved roads. We had an unforgettable evening game drive with elephants at sunset, and the next day we saw more wildlife, all with Mount Kilimanjaro in the backdrop.
We ended in Tsavo West and East. The Ngulia Lodge at Tsavo West was a bit outdated but had incredible views of elephants, buffalo, and antelope. At Manyatta Tented Camp in Tsavo East, we had a private pool overlooking the park, where zebras, elephants, and monkeys were just feet away. Ben took us to a spot where we watched elephants bathing in red mud—an unforgettable experience.
Our safari exceeded all expectations, with rare wildlife sightings, including the Big 5, white rhinos, and the elusive black rhinos. Meektrails was accommodating every step of the way, from planning to transport. After the safari, Gadson arranged our travel to Baobab Beach Resort at Diani Beach, with seamless pickups and drop-offs, including a train and flight back to Nairobi. I highly recommend Meektrails for an unforgettable safari experience.
LC
Unexpected Surprises - Fantastic Holiday
I had shopped around for a safari trip of of our dreams for our honeymoon. I gave several operators a broad outline of what we wanted.
Secret Namibia came back with the closest to what we wanted. I asked them to add a trip to the Okavango Delta and that was done promptly.
In the end, our trip was Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Etosha and ended in Na'an Ku Se. Travel was mainly by shared charter plane.
It all went nearly as we had dreamed. The add on to the trip to the Okavango Delta ended up being the best part of the trip.
One piece of advice - if you want to get close to the animals, go to Botswana. The jeeps are allowed to go off road and you can get to within metres of the animals. Whereas in Namibia, the jeeps have to stay on the Road, so you can only look at the animals from afar.
Three months on from the vacation, my wife is still going over the pics and updating Instagram
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a fabulous 3 day safari in Tanzanian with Joseph from Happy World Safaris.
We had a fabulous 3 day safari in Tanzanian with Joseph from Happy World Safaris. We were able to see and experience everything we wanted. Joseph could answer every question we had. Food supplied was very good. Everything was taken care of for us. An excellent experience thanks to Joseph and his team.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing customized experience in Uganda and Rwanda
My friend and I went on a 12 day tour with Bamboo. We started in Uganda and ended in Rwanda. They customized the tour with the activities we wanted to do. Edison, who is the owner, made the itinerary. He always answered my emails (which there were many) very promptly. Our guide/driver was Herbert, and he was amazing!! I actually cried when we said bye to him. He was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, has amazing eyesight and was able to spot animals far away, and was an amazing driver. We really had the best time with him!! This trip was amazing!! My friend and I are both vegan, and we had some issues at some of the lodges at the beginning of the trip, but then Herbert called the others in advance to give them a heads up to make sure there would be food for us. I really can't say enough good things about Bamboo Ecotours. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Very very happy that we booked with them!
GH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, professional
Well organized , and the guide is kind and professional, we saw many times of lions
