US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eric is amazing!!
We were in Kinigi (Volcanoes National Park) to see the gorillas and monkeys with my 84 year old mother. Eric went above and beyond our expectations!! Everything was perfect and he was so helpful, personable and caring. We have traveled extensively and Eric Sabi is definitely one of our top guides!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every person we dealt with at Escape to Adventure Safaris was absolutely excellent.
All emails were promptly answered by Kuda when we were making reservations. We were met at the airport by Judith who gave us her contact information and informed us that she would be our personal caretaker for our entire experience. She was superb. She arranged for, or personally provided all our transportation. All drivers were well trained, safe drivers in well maintained comfortable vehicles. The itinerary was exactly as described. Judith kept us informed of everything we needed to know. When our flight information changed, she and/or Kuda adjusted our activities to match our desires with the changed schedule. Kuda gave us a tour of Victoria Falls that was highly enjoyable and thoroughly infomative. All other tour operators and guides with whom Escape to Adventure Safaris contracted were excellent. They both showed us the beautiful things of Africa, and educated us on the history and biology of the things we saw. We were 100% satisfied that we got full value for the cost of our package. Judith personally took us to the airport for our return flight. To summarize, we were well cared for from the moment we arrived until we were safely delivered back to the airport.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-Day Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure in Gombe National Park!
Our family had an incredible experience exploring Gombe National Park with Widman Tours & Safari. From the moment we arrived, the team was professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. The 4-day trek allowed us to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking wilderness and observe fascinating chimpanzee families up close in their natural habitat. The guides were highly knowledgeable and passionate about conservation, making the journey both educational and inspiring. The accommodations were comfortable, and the overall organization made the trip hassle-free. This adventure created lifelong memories for our family, and we highly recommend Widman Tours & Safari for anyone seeking a genuine wildlife experience in Tanzania!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They provide everything what is promised and more
We went to a one day safari in Mikumi and it was amazing! Well organized trip, great guides, beautiful landscape and an incredible wildlife.. We saw almost everything what is possible from a very close range. Thanks Uwanda, we will definitely come back!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AN AMAZING TOUR WITH THE AMAZING MAYILA
I met Mayila in October 2022, and I remember it like it was yesterday! He was very kind and didn't hesitate to help me make my trip easier. He's also a passionate person who knows his job. What more could you ask for? Thank you again for these wonderful exchanges and memories.
I met Mayila in October 2022, and I remember it like it was yesterday! He was very kind and didn't hesitate to help me make my trip easier. He is also a passionate person who knows his job. What more could you ask for? Thank you again for these wonderful exchanges and memories.
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NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
private safari
I was incredibly lucky to have found Kojuu Safaris through safaribookings.com to book my dream trip. Judith recommended the best tented camps and accommodations for our visit to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the breathtaking Serengeti. We were privileged to meet the warmest, most wonderful Tanzanians who live and work there.
The best part was having the fantastic Godson as our guide for seven days. His knowledge and patience are incredible! It was an extraordinary experience to be guided by him for a week; he worked incredibly hard and made sure I had a wonderful time. Thanks to Godson's skills, we saw ALL of the Big Five; we even exceeded our target number of 40 lions, which Godson and I joked about!! Too many close encounters to remember them all...! Godson, the list of animals we saw is endless...
I can't recommend Kojuu highly enough. To everyone in the outback:
Thank you Judith and Godson, thank you Kojuu!!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing private safari tour that is much higher end than the term mid-range implies
My wife and I had a fantastic experience on our private 7-day mid-range tour of the Serengeti and the Great Migration Mara River crossing! We spent a lot of time planning this trip, working very closely with our sales representative Jerome Hotti who was both extremely helpful and extremely patient in working with us to plan the trip exactly the way we wanted it, and even met us in our hotel in Arusha the morning before we headed out to make sure everything was just right. We settled on 7 days / 6 nights and it gave us time to see everything we hoped for. Our very experienced guide and driver, Maeda, did a fantastic job navigating the challenging roads and finding us all of the game we hoped to see on this Safari including several instances of lions up close. Most importantly however we were able to witness an unbelievable crossing of the Mara River by a wildebeest herd that must have numbered over a thousand, plus a group of zebras that joined in.
The accommodations provided as well as the food served were really first rate. While this is advertised as a "mid-range" tour it is hard for me to imagine that luxury accommodations could offer much more. In particular the Kubu Kubu tented lodge in the central Serengeti was really memorable. The vehicle we traveled in was an oversized Toyota Land Cruiser - 4 rows of seats with an open center aisle and pop-up roof which for the 2 of us was terrific to be able to move around so easily. Maeda kept it well stocked and he navigated us expertly through some very challenging spots.
The Serengeti is vast, so a lot of driving is required, particularly to reach the Mara River when staring in Arusha, but it's worth it to see the river crossing. If you do a safari at a different time of year however, it is not necessary to drive all the way to the Mara River, so I'd suggest saving that extra bit of driving. Either way, going to both Tarangire and down into the Ngorongoro Crater are 2 parks not to be missed because there is a high concentration of animals in a relatively (compared to the Serengeti) small area.
We also visited a Masai village in Ngorongoro, as well as a local school that Maeda arranged for us on the fly and I'd totally recommend doing both.
On the last day we were traveling to Kenya by road at the Namanga border crossing. Our driver Herman got us up there and through immigration and customs right on time, but the guide from the tour company on the Kenya side was delayed for 90 minutes due to car trouble. Rather than leave us waiting on our own, Jerome instructed Herman to wait with us until the Kenyan arrived. This was much appreciated and is indicative of the caring service provided throughout.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
We did a 7-day Masai Mara - Nakuru - Navaisha - Amboseli safari.
We enjoyed it very much.
Our guide and driver Albert did a great job. He showed us animals and drove safely.
Unfortunatelly, we did not manage to have optional evening amboseli safari on day 5. Also on the last day there was only 2 hour morning safari and we came to nairobi quite early - before 1 pm.
There is a lot of time for transport because national parks are far from each other, so expect to have 2 full day safaris in masai mara and amboseli and others are just for few hours.
Do not worry about budget accomodation - all was clean and in a big tent it was quite romantic.
Food was great, nearly all courses were buffet served so we were never hungry.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you want a unique and personal trip to Africa, work with Compass Odyssey!
I was lucky enough to be guided by Darren personally on a trip to Morocco several years ago. We’ve stayed in touch and I knew when it was time to return to Africa that Compass Odyssey was going to help pull it all together.
Other reviewers have mentioned how easy it is to work with Darren and Compass Odyssey, how the guides are wonderful, the accommodations perfect, the food delicious, etc. And that is true.
But where I really appreciate Compass Odyssey—and what I think sets them apart—is how they cater to the specific traveler and what they are looking for in a trip. These tours are not one-size-fits-all. Darren won’t recommend something that he does not think you will like or that does not meet your specifications. Instead of just saying yes, yes, yes, he will actually disagree with you and explain why he doesn’t think your idea might work for you and offer alternatives. He is also immensely patient and detail-oriented so that everything is perfectly organized and arranged.
The folks I travelled with fell in love with Africa and are already talking about a return trip with Compass Odyssey. I can’t wait!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip Ever!
Highest praise and sincere gratitude to everyone at Africa Uncovered for making our first foray into the African continent a wonderful experience on every level!
With many companies to choose from, Archie’s immediate and clear communication made it easy to choose this company over the others.
We were blessed to have Tafara as our guide for six days through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Experienced and thoroughly
knowledgeable about local wildlife, culture, and history, Tafara
listened to our preferences and helped us make excursion choices that optimized every moment and made this trip one of the best I’ve had in 73 years! Always prompt, kind, professional, and friendly, Tafara went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and safe. I can only hope he might be available when I return with my family.
FIVE STARS and my highest recommendation to Africa Uncovered! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
