35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 nights in Kruger
This company was recommended to us by people who had been on over a dozen safaris. They said this was the best they had been on, so our expectations were high. Our expectations were in fact exceeded! Ryan and Thale are wonderful hosts, guides and now friends. It is an overused expression, but I can honestly say this was a holiday of a lifetime. Recommended.
Recommending Hosking -Safari guide with Africa Remote Safaris
Hello,
We just returned from a safari in Kenya where we visited Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East . Haron was our guide. An amazing guide indeed who spoke fluent French and English.
The Safari organisation exceeded our expectations. A very big thank you to Amy for responding to all our emails and arranging a memorable safari. We spent magical moments in the reserves, especially in Amboseli and Tsavo West. The nights in the Kibo tented camp in Amboseli was a unique experience. We also had a great time relaxing in Ngulia Safari Tsavo West camp, watching the animals from the terrace of our room!
Regarding reserves, it is at Amboseli that we saw most of the animals.
Tsavo West park is a great place to enjoy nature with vast rolling hills and Leopards.
However, we did not see a lot of animals at Tsavo East Park.
In summary, we highly recommend Africa Remote Safaris and thank you to Amy for the organization, and our expert guide Haron.
Larry
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sky Safari
I have the following points to share:
- The most luxurious holiday I have ever been on.
- From the pilot to the game drivers and guide everything was very professional.
- Beautiful lodges, delicious food and an excellent wine selection
- Worth every penny............
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent! beyond my expectations!!!
When you arrive in Arusha with endless number of Safari companies...you are lost in chaos! I suppose i was very lucky to find Meru Treks. Ibrahim was so informative and honest and after 1/2HR i was convinced to take a 4 Day Safari with another 2 people. If i knew there quality i would take 5 or 6 Days!
Day 1 TARANGIRE NP was fantastic with beautiful landscapes and close up views of animals. Tarangire River provide some fantastic views of Elephants. Staying at night in Panorama Camp was an experience by itself! Cleanness,Service,Views...all perfect!
Day 2 SERENGETI NP a long drive to the Gate but it pays you well after you start a Game Drive through the endless planes. Our driver Omani was super! we spot all Big 7 in the Park! Afternoon Game Drive finished at 7pm at Seronera Campsite. Another lovely meal prepared by Marcus our excellent chef and sleep with the sound of a rain!
Day 3 The night rain clears the atmosphere so when we start our 6:30 am Game Drive is was very fresh and clear.Highlight of the morning was the spotting of a Cheetah. 11 am back to the Campsite for a Branch and then Game drive out of Serengeti at 3pm and then drive to Simba Campsite .
Day 4 6am early drive to Ngorongoro Gate and descend to the Crater for an unforgettable Game Drive at the floor of the word biggest Crater. We started with Lions and finish with Rhinos! In the meanwhile: Elephant,Buffalo, Zebra,hippo,hyena,jackal,ostrich,gazelle etc...After a lovely breakfast by a Hippo Lake we drive back to the Camp for Lunch. An Elephant pay us a visit just before we left, what a perfect way to end our great experience!
Fantastic people and fantastic Safari. Thank you all!!!
LK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilidove- professional, reponsive and prompt
We booked our Kilimanjaro climb and three day safari to Serengeti and nogorongoro with Kilidove. George promptly responded over 100 emails we sent with questions, comments and changes. When we arrived we were always introduced to our guides And information clearly passed down and explained to us.
Max our guide on the mountain was fun and kept us going with his humor, Boniphus our safari guide has an amazing eye for spotting animals from great distances! And he made sure we saw the big five in just two drives.
we are glad we chose kilidove, because they ensured that we had an unforgettable experience in Africa!
BD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was a fantastic experience
It was a great 3 day package with absolute safari. Stanly was exceptionally well as a guide and he drove fantastic. We experienced hunting by a leopard.food was delicious and was a comfortable stay. Hope to be with absolute safari again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Experience - 6-day Kili summit & 3-day safari
Wow! We could not be more pleased with our experience with Milestone/Honey Badger. My husband and I were heading to Tanzania from the USA for our honeymoon with aspirations to do a first-class safari and Kilimanjaro summit on a reasonable budget. All of our expectations were surpassed thoroughly and we would recommend Milestone enthusiastically and wholeheartedly! A few specific notes:
- Kili: we chose the 6-day Machame Route hike and were led by Martin & David. They are such a special pair of leaders -- Martin in young, strategic, knows the mountain cold and is a great decision maker as we navigated the mountain. David, who I called "mayor of kili", knows absolutely everyone on the mountain from the caretakers to rescue teams to porters and other guides. He knows every single flower, view, history and he makes the hike a complete and total delight. Additionally - we had our camera on us - he's an amazingly talented photographer and gave us wedding-picture-level documentation of our trip which was totally priceless. We reached the summit successful on the 5th day and were out by the 6th. It was a transformational experience and we were lead by the expertise, professionalism and joyous personalities of our guides.
- Safari: perfect safari. Our guide was George who is excellent, a joy to be around and a great story-teller. We saw 7 rhinos, 24 lions, a cheetah, hundreds of elephants and hippos. We also - given we were on a budget but didn't quite want to camp (after Kili) - were set up with a great deal thanks to Amos who problem-solved with such ease how to make the safari work for us. We stayed at Farakah (?) lodge, a camping site/lodge nestled into a village near the entrance of Mayanara and it was perfect. Our chef, Rama, was one of the best too. His attention to detail -- adding a bit of fresh ginger to the tea water, for example -- was amazing. Top notch food!
- Honeybadger in general: we used honey badger as our home base and it felt like home. It was an amazingly special experience being there -- everything is curated with such care. On top of this, it is a thoughtful and powerful example of social enterprise at work -- using a lodge/travel company in a Moshi village as a catalyst for community development. We were so impressed from top to bottom -- the service was lovely, impeccable; the food was excellent (having traveled in the region before, my expectations were not too high re food, and I was super delighted to find great salads (beet+feta), creative pizzas, inventive cocktails at Honeybadger); the rooms are beautifully designed and simple; and the pool is unbeatable.
All in all: we couldn't rate this experience more highly or enthusiastically and wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a carefully curated, delightful, community-inspired and driven environment to explore Tanzania's many wonders.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
It’s been only a little over a week since we’ve departed Tanzania, and already we’re eager to return. We booked a 9-day safari through Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and, from the beginning of plans to the end of the trip, we have been extremely happy with Savannah Explorers, and would highly recommend them to anyone hoping to truly experience the country and all of the riches a safari has to offer.
The trip- Upon first communication, Roberto (one of the owners) was always quick to respond to each and every concern we had. The pricing was far more reasonable than other tour companies were offering, and they had no problem taking on a trip with just the two of us. (Some tours ignore you unless you have a big group to offer). Additionally, wiring money can make anyone a little uncomfortable. However, we always promptly received a receipt after both deposit and final trip payment wires, and our guide was there waiting for us at the airport when we stepped off the plane. Upon arrival, Greyson (the other owner) met us at our lodge and went over all of the details including questions we may have had about tipping, desired beverages in the vehicle, etc.
The accommodations- Were far more than we expected. We stayed in a combination of lodges and tented camps and the latter was by far our favorite. Every night you fell asleep to the sound of the natural surroundings, the staff was always genuinely happy, helpful, and full of energy, and there’s something special about beginning each morning with the beautiful African sunrise and the sight of zebras in the distance.
The vehicle- We’d like to include this because some people have reviewed the vehicle as “old.” The company is utilizing older Land Rovers than many of the other companies. However, do not let this fool you. The vehicle performed just fine, was spacious and always clean, and the fabric canopy used instead of the metal top may have given our guide a little extra work, but provided us far more shade while we viewed wildlife from above.
The guide- We save the best for last. David, our guide, was so amazing we got teary eyed upon departure. He spotted animals from afar that we could only hope to identify with binoculars. He knew the answer to every question we had, of which there were many! While we witnessed other guides appearing bored and texting on their cellphones, David was either searching for more wildlife, informing us on what we were witnessing, or studying up in one of his plant/animal books. He was very patient with us, as we sometimes wanted to spend an extended amount of time staring at say a Mongoose. He took us further away from the crowds in the Serengeti so that we could enjoy animal sightings in peace… the way they should be enjoyed. He also got up before sunrise with us every morning (a preference of our own) to spot wildlife before the start of the day (the best time to really see everything). We’d like to touch on David as a person as well. He is kind, intelligent, and easy to get along with. He not only spotted animals easily, he also had a knack of knowing what they may do next; putting us right where we needed to be while other guides followed the crowd from spot to spot after hearing reports on their radios as if it were a great checklist race. You could tell he didn’t view this as a job but rather a passion. He taught us a lot about the culture of Tanzania and we enjoyed our drives between parks as he informed us of all the “in-betweens.”
This may be a cliché statement, but if you want to be treated like a number, go with the myriad of tour companies you may find in a quick Google search. If you want to enjoy the trip of a lifetime, we believe Savannah Explorers is the best place to start.
CY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
As Photographer and word wise traveler i strongly recommend Meru Treks as a perfect choice.
Everything was beyond my expectations!!! First Day Tarangire with beautiful landscape and close up views of the animals( especially Elephants) Stay at Panorama Camp was fantastic, with superb views of Manyara Lake. Serengeti game drive was more than i expected. We have seen the Big 7! Camping and next day early game drive in Serengeti was amazing!
A night in the Simba camp on top of Ngorongoro Crater and next erly morning dessend to Ngorongoro Crater was unforgettable! Driver Omani was fantastic and very professional !Chef Marcus was a Master! Tank you all for an Honest and very Professional Safari!Special thanks to Ibrahim!
Excellent service and Vacation
Excellent service we are really happy to Tropical Vacation Service, go ahead alleyways same service.