DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
By far the best tour operator to do the Serengeti and surrounding national parks on a budget
I chose the 5-day safari option on a budget - it was the cheapest 5-day safari to Serengeti and surroundings I could find. The itinerary started with one day in the Tarangire NP, two days Serengeti, one day Ngroro Ngroro Crater and finally one day Lake Manyara.
It was a group-join safari, meaning that there were other people in the jeep which I did not know. We were 6 people in total, and there was a fridge in the jeep with coke, beer and water. All of us did the same game drives, but all other passengers had paid more than me. I paid USD 890 for accommodation in tents for two of the nights, the other two nights were in a pretty decent lodge (no ac, but other than that very nice). The other people in the jeep paid 1500 USD each, or more. They were then in fancier lodges for the nights where I stayed in a tent. The game drives were EXACTLY the same for the people who paid twice what I paid and me.
Ok, showers were cold in the tent camps. But hey, it is a budget option! I did not mind. Food was alright, and I did not feel that I was missing out on anything in my tents. In the tent camps you can meet cool other travellers that are also travelling at a budget, and you can enjoy the most beautiful sunrise in the serengeti.
At this point I also would like to praise my dear tour operator Kilipath, and especially their service worker Happy who helped me organise the whole thing. She picked me up, and helped me to organise a bus to Dar-Es-Salaam on the last day (she went to the booking office together with me). I am 100 % assured that if there had been any other problems, Happy would help me. She also checked in about daily to hear if everything is alright.
I am sure that Happy / Kilipath African safaris also can help you organise staying in more fancy lodges instead of tents if you prefer that. But of course it will cost more ;)
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience
An unforgettable safari experience! Everything was perfectly organized by Dominic, and our guide Modi was highly professional and shared a lot of fascinating information about African wildlife and nature. A truly amazing adventure – highly recommended!
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Henry was very attentive, caring and genuine.
Once in a lifetime experience with Henry. Totally valuable for money. Although we didn’t get to see river crossing but Henry tried his very best to show us all other animals. He is very experienced (he knows where to find animals based on their trails). He’s attentive and patient especially when I asked tons of questions! The tour package he recommended was excellent. As a group of 2 girls, we felt absolutely save with Henry. Thank you Henry!
GR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were very professional during the booking process offering sevaral itineraries for us to choose
The booking process was really simple. We were given several alternate itineraries to choose from. Once we had booked they answered all our questions concerning vaccinations, visas etc usually on the same day.
Everything went exactly to schedule from transfers between hotels etc. The driver/guide Shem on the safari was excellent finding animals for us to photograph and providing knowledge of the different species etc. The hotels - and yes even the tented accomodation - was first class. Meals and service were brilliant and all the staff were attentive and extremely friendly - nothing was too much trouble.
I would reccommend Monkey Adventures to anyone as good value for money and they tailor the itinerary to your needs.