35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The operator was professional, well adversed with his duties and very accommodating.
The tour team and operator were very courteous, professional and friendly and such made the trip a memorable experience.
The Mwanamshiki Tour and Safaris bring nature and humanity together. I enjoyed the sight scenes to and from our pick up point until we reached the different scheduled activities for the package I paid for.
If ever you are planning to visit Tanzania and happen to take a nature walk, hike or Safari, Mwanamshiki Tour and Safaris is a must visit option for you.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t recommend Eco Africa enough!!
I cannot recommend eco Africa enough!!!We did the 7 day Lemosho climb and Tarangire safari day trip — both went incredibly smoothly thanks entirely to eco Africa. From the minute we landed at the airport til we flew out, they ensured we were able to do everything we wanted to within a tight schedule and that we felt safe & comfortable while doing so — they transported us to and from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to our hike and safari. They were easy to contact ahead of time & during the trip.
On the hike: hands down one of my favorite experiences ever. The climb itself was incredible — fantastic views ranging from the rainforest zone all the way to the arctic zone on the summit and effortful but very doable & rewarding hikes.
That said, it was really our Eco-Africa team that made the experience so remarkable. We had four FANTASTIC guides (Onesmo, Everlyne, John, and Vincent), a chef (the meals were consistently astonishingly good in addition to being great fuel for the hikes), + ~ 25 porters that carried our things + stuff for the camps in addition to fulfilling other roles (e.g. bringing hot tea to our tents each morning, providing support especially on summit night).
The attention to detail was unmatched— the guides checked over our gear at the hotel before starting, checked our blood oxygen level and altitude symptoms every morning and night, thought through the best meals and snacks for the trek, checked our daypacks to make sure they weren’t too heavy, told us how much water to drink, etc etc.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the camps — in addition to our personal tents, the team set up two bathroom tents and a dining tent at each site. The food was somehow delicious all the way up the mountain, with fresh fruit, protein, carbs, etc served hot and well seasoned.
What really made all the difference, though, was the way the team made us feel like we were part of a community— in addition to being skilled & knowledgeable, their kindness and energy went above and beyond.
I can easily imagine how hiking Kilimanjaro could get stressful and overwhelming, particularly as it gets closer to the summit, but the team’s support, smiles, and inclusivity made even the most strenuous parts feel super manageable and made the experience on the whole enjoyable & nearly stress-free.
To give just one of many examples — one of the people in my group accidentally broke his sunglasses a couple of days in and Onsemo immediately offered up an extra pair that he had. As another example, when I got mild nausea from the altitude, John and Everlyne alternated carrying my daypack.
I could give tons more examples, but suffice it to say that I can’t imagine a way the team could have done more to make us feel safe and comfortable.
(Also, as a side note, Eco Africa is a KPAP member which was important to us for helping ensure that the porters are safe and fairly compensated. Multiple companies are members, but not all)
On the safari: Again, wildly exceeded expectations. Eco picked us up from our hotel, timing it so that we’d get to have as full of a day as possible while still getting us to the airport at the perfect time that evening.
Living, our driver and guide, was awesome— very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all our (many) qs about the animals (plus our more general qs about the cities and areas that we drove through on the way to the park).
We were able to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and even lions (!!), plus various birds and smaller animals (all of which Living was very impressive at finding, identifying, and sharing facts about).
All in all, this was a once in a lifetime trip and I can’t imagine a group doing a better job with it than eco !!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is a amazingly beautiful, and awe inspiring.
Our trip to Tanzania was amazing! From start to finish, our five day Safari, with Migration Venture, exceeded our expectations! We chose the midrange accomodation, and felt very well taken care of. Our guide, Godlove, was very experienced and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time in the Tarangiri, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro national parks.
We would definitely do this trip agian!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Where do the money go
When in Kenya, you cannot help but wonder where do all the money go? You’re paying quite a price for a Safari, but everything around is dirty, poor and badly maintained.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A must visit wildlife destination
June is a great time to visit as there's less tourists before the great migration. Two of my favourite parks were lake Nakuru and tsavo west, spend some days there
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Lewis Caton
If you want to see elephants then definitely go here but there's not lots else and it's very touristy
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hell’s Gate National Park by Lewis Caton
Very nice scenery
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Lewis Caton
A must visit. Less traffic and loads of bird life. Also a great place for rhinos
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Lewis Caton
Great place for 4 of the big 5 but lots of keeps and traffic
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tsavo West National Park by Lewis Caton
Amazing place! A must visit