20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 3 day safari
The company was brilliant with the initial communication when booking the tour and were accommodating in changing the dates of our safari last minute due to flight issues. Tabitha was excellent in giving us all the information we needed and getting it set up for us, as well as being understanding when we had to change our plans.
The safari itself was an unbelievable experience, and exceptional value for money. We did the 3 day tour and the camp we stayed at was more than suitable with comfortable beds and tasty food. Our guide Kevin couldn’t have been better. He was polite and very knowledgeable on the Masai Mara and would go above and beyond in making the tour a special experience for all involved. He knew the best spots and allowed us to get up close with the animals, even more than other jeeps due to his connections. We couldn’t recommend Kevin enough!
Only slight improvement on our experience would be the Masai village tour, which was extremely interesting but towards the end felt like we were just there to be pressured to buy souvenirs from them which were quite over priced.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makasa made my dream come true!
Our experience with Makasa Safari was truly unforgettable. From the very first contact with Selma and Anne, we received extensive and personal advice for a completely tailor-made trip. Everything was perfectly aligned with our wishes, making the program a perfect fit.
What really made our safari special was our guide, Kelvin. The immense knowledge and expertise that Makasa invests in their guides is priceless. Not only did Kelvin share an incredible amount of information about nature and wildlife, but he also made sure we always felt safe. Thanks to his sharp eye, we witnessed unique animal interactions we would never have noticed ourselves. He made the journey personal, special, and unforgettable. And we had so many laughs with him, too!
From start to finish, we were completely taken care of and free of any worries. Everything went seamlessly, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. Makasa Safari far exceeded our expectations – an absolute must!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional Guides and Support on Kilimanjaro
We booked our trek on the Kilimanjaro Rongai route with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures, and it stands out as one of the most rewarding activities we have ever done together. The experience was incredible, thanks to the exceptional crew that provided us with outstanding support throughout our trek. Thank you, Lema, Ibra, and the team. The equipment supplied, including tents, sleeping bags, oxygen bottles, a first aid kit, and plenty of snacks, was of high quality. The meals were abundant and delicious, and we appreciate cook Marcus for his excellent work. We both successfully reached Uhuru Peak, and we attribute our achievement to the fantastic crew and the careful preparation by our hosts.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tolani David the driver was great
Mr Tolani David was on time to pick us up. He is great
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice
Good service, reliable, was on time,the driver was very cooperative. Wifi available on board.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive, Helpful, Clear Communicator, Reliable
We were a group of 14 people from India who went for a 7 day safari mid via Akoms.
The group didn’t start out at 14, Initially there were 11 and people kept wanting to join us. Boaz from Akoms was super helpful and accommodative as we made changes to the plans multiple times. He was always clear in his communication and we always heard back from him quickly
Our group was mostly vegetarian and some of them preferred Indian vegetarian. Akoms had worked it out very well with the resorts we stayed in and they made sure that some Indian vegetarian food was always part of the buffet and in some cases it was made just for our table
Masai Mara is always great for a safari and it delivered. The safari jeeps were good and the driver and guides very knowledgeable. It does get very crowded during peak season (like Aug). One day we went to a conservency (pvt reserve) and that was a wonderful experience with much less crowds and great viewing.
On our way to Lake Nakuru one of our jeeps unfortunately broke down (a fuel pump issue). Philip from Akoms and the drivers did a great job finding us alternate transport to get us to the resort and also quickly getting the problem fixed and getting us back on safari.
We found Akoms via safaribookings and they provided the best quote among the multiple ones we reached out.
Overall we had a wonderful safari with Akoms and a big thanks to Boaz and the entire team at Akoms for the great service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had tiyani as our driver for the shuttle and he was fantastic! Safe driver and well looked after
TIYANI was our driver and he was fantastic! Gave us adequate stops and was a safe driver. There was music on the shuttle bus, aircon and wifi. Everything you need for a long journey.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safari Experience
After extensive research, we chose to book with Mega Wild Safaris as they offered exactly the trip that we wanted - a safari in Tanzania and trekking to see the chimpanzees and gorillas in Uganda. From the outset, we dealt with Anne who was excellent to deal with. She replied promptly to our first enquiry, and was then endless patient with all our queries and questions. We asked for some small changes to the itinerary which were accommodated without any problems. Our tour included several flights, various lodges, different guides in the two countries and all worked perfectly. We saw all the big five, had numerous encounters with other wildlife, an unforgettable Mara wildebeest migration in Tanzania and then the amazing chimp and gorilla experiences. It was great value for the tour cost. Our guides, Godwin in Tanzania and Eddy in Uganda were skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and good fun to travel with. Thank you both for making our holiday so successful. We are very happy with the way the whole trip unfolded and have no problem in recommending Mega Wild to other travelers.
One small recommendation - we fitted a lot in to the 12 days and were on the move to a different lodge every day. We had some long days driving to get round to all the destinations. It would be worth considering staying two nights in some lodges just to have a slightly more relaxed tour. Having said that, we did love every day we had on this safari.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely recommended
After a long search we chose Meru Slopes thanks to the excellent reviews and the availability and kindness of the contact person, Shadrack.
Back from our safari we can say: we couldn't have made a better choice!
We chose a 5 days / 4 nights basic and shared safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
The first night, after Tarangire NP, is at Fanaka Lodge: there are bungalows with private bathroom, a swimming pool and a beautiful garden.
The public camping in Serengeti is very very basic... but we loved it! It is the true essence of safari! You can have visits from all kinds of animals in the middle of the tents and during the night you can hear the sounds of the animals and the noises of the savannah.
The last camping, Simba Public Campsite in Ngorongoro, is better organized than the Serengeti one but more crowded and during the night is quite cold: we suggest to bring warm and heavy clothing, for example a thermal sweatshirt and a light windbreaker or down jacket.
The jeep was in excellent condition and was cleaned every day by our guide.
Luckily we also had a great time with our travel companions.
As for the price, we can say that it is really fair, considering the high entrance fees to national parks.
Let's talk about the staff.
Shadrack, from the very first moment, was available to respond very quickly to all our requests via email and to change the program according to our needs. He patiently and kindly answered all our questions, even the "strangest" ones.
Paul, our guide and driver, is simply the best guide we could have come across, always smiling, kind and friendly. He speaks excellent English and bring good humor into the jeep during long days and transfers from one park to another. Thanks to him we were able to see most of the animals up close: the mother cheetah with 4 cubs, the lionesses with 8 lion cubs, the leopard resting on the branch of a tree after having devoured the prey on the branch below, and all other kinds of animals. We also managed to see the Great Wildebeest Migration crossing the Mara River
Rachid, our chef, was always smiling and ready to make jokes. He prepared excellent meals, from breakfast to dinner, always different from one day to the next.
We really enjoyed the safari, above all the Serengeti NP.
It's definitely one of the most beautiful trips we've ever done.
We will definitely recommend Meru Slopes to anyone who asks us for advice on a safari in Tanzania!
Mattia & Azzurra
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MAGIC EXPERIENCE WITH BALO
The most beautiful experience of my life. There aren't enough words to describe the emotion I felt. A stunning land that will stay in your heart.
It wouldn't have been the same without Balo. He's a fantastic person, he has a wealth of experience, and thanks to him, we saw up close all the animals that live in Tanzania's most famous parks.
I recommend everyone to share this wonderful experience with him.
