35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dan is the Man, and Kenya is a Must!
We had such a great time in Kenya! My spouse and I went with our three kids, ages 16 yrs, 11 years (who celebrated his birthday on the trip!), and 6 years old. Dan was very knowledgable and was great with our kids (and their plethora of fart noises). He was great at working with other guides and finding where the tougher animals were tucked away. We had incredible luck thanks to his experience and attention. Some highlights included: seeing a cheetah on a successful hunt and enjoying her meal, seeing multiple leopards up close, getting to touch and feed a black rhino and some giraffes, and just seeing SO many animals! I won't lie, that I LOVE animals, but I was concerned about 7 days straight of safari drives, multiple times a day. That is a LOT of animals and seemed like a bit much and redundant to me, BUT I couldn't have been more wrong. The kids loved bouncing around in the Jeep, the scenery and animals varied from stop to stop so it was always exciting getting to see new places and creatures. There were a lot of souvenir shop stores with local handiwork on sale and being made in front of you (note, these were quite expensive and we don't like haggling for prices and probably aren't very good at it- the final stop back in Nairobi we went to an AWESOME and HUGE souvenir shop with incredible prices. If I could do it over, I would have saved all my souvenir shopping for there, or at least 90% of it, but I still love the items that we purchased and I am happy our purchases supported local artisans throughout Kenya and not in just one location).
He took the time to teach us so many Swahili words and share so much information about Kenya as well as his family and life. Dan was so friendly and we really enjoyed our time with him. We had a nice variety of accommodations, some quite luxurious, and other quite rustic. I am a huge Ernest Hemingway fan, so I was beside myself to stay at an accommodations that housed Hemingways African home! Sitting in his living room drinking a cocktail and overlooking Kilimanjaro was surreal. We got to see the sunset illuminate Kilimanjaro and it was just the absolute perfect ending to our trip. It was neat to have different experiences and it also helped make the trip affordable for us. So many people thought our trip was extravagant and just out of the realm of possibilities, but I cannot stress enough that really the price was comparable to US vacations and definitely cost less than Disney for example. If it is a trip you are interested in, it is definitely doable and there are so many options to make it work for so many price points.
The food was great, we enjoyed the variety of options and we were always able to find things for everyone to eat (we have one family member with severe food allergies, another that is pescatarian, and then a young child that isn't always the most adventurous eater).
I'm sure I am forgetting things, but again, just a wonderful experience overall. so many memories were made and I couldn't have been happier with the trip. 10/10
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful wonder that must be seen
Tanzania is a truly beautiful country with an incredible abundance of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Every day brought a new experience, offering something different to see and discover. From the diverse wildlife to the rich culture and stunning scenery, there are countless aspects of Tanzania to observe and appreciate. The journey provided unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for nature, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five Days of Incredible Wildlife
I went to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari for 5 days.
The team at Bavuma Wild Quest is amazing. Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - he showed us the Big Five every day, and we were especially impressed with the Black Rhino and Lion families at Ngorongoro Crater. The sight of thousands of wildebeest and zebras in the vast fields of Serengeti still floats in the eyes.
The car was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the camps were very nice and safe. I saw more than I expected to see in five days. Everything was organized and on time.
I would definitely recommend this tour for those who want a true wildlife experience. Thanks to Bavuma Wild Quest!
CY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Epic 2-Day Safari Adventure
I did this epic safari with my wife for 2 days with SAFARI360. The whole experience is wonderful! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was amazed at the way the animals were finding out on each game drive. I'll never forget watching Lion's Pride, especially at sunrise. Bathrooms were nice and clean. The food was delicious too. Such a wonderful memory was made in 2 days that I wanted to stay for more days.
If someone is looking for a short but intense safari, then definitely book this tour of SAFARI360. Completely satisfied!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved Lion King Adventures and Our Safari Guide Oswald
From the minute we met Oswald/Ozzy, he was very nice and made us feel comfortable. He knows everything about all the amazing animals we saw (the Big Five and more!), the culture, and plant life. He’s just an all around great and kind person with a fun sense of humor.
Ozzy made sure to let us know what to expect with our schedule each day - what time we were leaving the hotel, when we’d have lunch, etc. The lunches during the safari drives were delicious, whether we were at a picnic site, under the shade of a tree in the Serengeti, or with a view of the hippos in Ngorongoro Crater. We appreciated that they were a bit varied each day.
Ozzy kept the vehicle clean each day and the cooler well stocked with sodas, waters, juice, wine, and beer. He also made sure to take us on plenty of bathroom breaks and since it was hot during a couple of the days, I was definitely drinking a lot of water and needed to use it.
All the hotels in our mid-luxury package were nice and Nyota was our favorite (great staff too). We could see giraffes and dik-diks from the pool and dining areas. So cool. The breakfasts and dinners at each place were also quite good. And the hotels had made the lunches that I had mentioned as well.
Ozzy was patient with us whether we wanted to look at an animal longer or were running a little late in the mornings. During one safari drive, my hat flew off my head and he bravely got it for me with a lion in sight!
On our last day, we were headed to the Mt Kilimanjaro airport. We had asked if it was possible to see the mountain on the way there and since we had some time to kill, he went out of his way to take us to a spot where we could get a better view of it. So nice.
This was my first time going on a safari and I loved it. It’s definitely the most expensive trip I’ve been on given I flew from California to Arusha, but it was well worth it. I love animals and it was such an amazing experience. Would highly recommend Ozzy and Lion King Adventures to anyone looking to explore Tanzania wildlife.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tourguide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Very accommodating
Amazing experience! We were there for 4 days, Bushtop was Very communicative since the beginning, Dennis explained everything in detail and addressed all of our concerns. Our tour guide James was beyond exceptional, he was amazing, answered all of our questions, made us feel welcome and was very accommodating and understanding. Recommend James and Bushtop Safaris 10/10!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator had excellent customer care, was very respectful, friendly and patient with us.
I travelled with my husband on the tour, the overall service provided was great, time was well managed throughout the trip, the accommodation and meals were worthwhile, the tour operator was patient with us, did not rush the tour so we got to enjoy the tour which was at Murchison falls national game park, we saw all the animals, went for a boat ride and crowned it up with the beautiful falls. The tour operator kept us engaged and he clearly knew what he was doing which gave us a lot of confidence moving with him. We really had a great time, kindly book with Africa Horizon Safaris.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Creating life long memories!
We (a family of four) had a fantastic safari arranged by Ndutu (Rachel) where all our hopes and wishes for a 6 days safari where fulfilled. Rachel tailored a perfect package after our our wishes. It turned out great.
We had two days in Arusha, one for relaxing after a long journey and one for exploring Arusha. After Arusha we traveled to Tarangire National Park. Vi had a great stay over at Hearth and Sole Lodge after the park. Early next morning we headed to Mbuni tented camp in center Serengeti and on the way we had a perfect first game drive in Serengeti, spotting two Leopards, Lions and so much more already the first day.
We stayed three night's at the Mbuni camp, and we had unique experiences with different animals every day. After Serengeti we headed back to Hearth and Sole lodge, and on the way we had several hours in the Ngorongoro-crater. Here we spotted black Rhinos, Lions, Hyenas and big herd's of zebras, Impalas and much more. The last day of safari was spent in Lake Manyara National Park. We saw monkeys, elefants, birds and learned alot about Lake Manyara. Ndutu arranged transportation to the airport and our flight to Zanzibar for a perfect ending on our African holiday.
A special thanks to Gilbert, our guide for the entire safari, from exploring Arusha and tru all the way to the Airport for Zanzibar flight was amazing. Hi is a great guy and we all enjoyed his company, and knowledge about everything. All the animals, nature and the people and their culture. His also open about him self and Tanzanias way of life. We couldn't be more happy with Gilbert!
He spotted so many animals we never would have spotted ourselves, and our car where the first car several times when we saw some of the difficult animals to spott. Like the two times he spotted Rhino mother with baby in Ngorongoro. All the times he advised us to go here or there at certain times and we spotted cheetah walking on the Serengeti, Lions on honeymoon or the big herd of elefants walking all around our car. He was always on time, very polite and we all enjoyed our safari so much. We highly recommend Ndutu as a company and Gilbert as your guide.
Thank you so much for these memories and a fantastic adventure!
