20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3Dqay/2Night Safari in Chobe NP
Very pleased with Africa Zim travel. They made arrangements for the two of us to be picked up in Livingstone and transferred to Botswana for the safari. Logistics were superb with the hand off from shuttle to boat (to cross the border) to the safari leader seamless. Africa Zim was even able to accommodate a last minute change from us to be returned to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe instead of the originally agreed upon Livingstone, Zambia at the end of the safari at no additional charge.
The safari itself was sub-contracted out to Cape Fig Safaris based out of Kasane/Chobe in Botswana and they were excellent. I would 100% recommend that you request that Africa Zim books your trip to Chobe with this operator.
Three small notes:
1) The itinerary provided by Africa Zim mentions time to stop in Kasane to shop for some last minute supplies or curios. We did not get this chance. Wasn't a problem for us, but probably something Africa Zim should communicate to their sub contractors or remove that item from the itinerary.
2) I paid 25% upfront using PayNow (kind of the Zimbabwe version of PayPal), which does assess a fee for making payment, just something to keep in mind.
3) The final 75% was requested in cash, which may be a lot for people to be carrying on there person (and difficult to obtain in Zimbabwe currently). You may want to ask to make other payment arrangements.
Experience level: first safari
A Truly Unique and Unforgettable Experience!
I could not conceive of a more knowledgable or better guide then our animal whisperer, Erasto and his driver Elisante. They gave us a unique experience that was unparalleled to anything we could have imagined. Aside from seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, gazelles, hippos and many other incredible wildlife......Erasto took us to places well off the beaten tract, including visiting Bushmen and Maasai and Chaga villages. He drove hours from our scheduled itinerary to insure that we saw the great migration of the wildebeests, who had traveled further west. Erasto speaks fluent English as well as Swahili and his native Maasai. He is well educated and fascinating and we enjoyed many interesting conversations together. The accommodations and food were among the best and though we moved around a lot, we delighted in the hospitality and comfort of each new place. In short, E & H Blessed Safaris goes above and beyond to ensure your safari is memorable, exceptional, exciting, safe and the trip of a lifetime!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best way to travel in Uganda
We have just returned from the holiday experience of a lifetime in Uganda, and have to thank Uzuri Safaris for making it possible. As we had only four days to cover huge distances, have as wide an experience as possible and of course see some gorillas, it was a logistical proposition for them to tackle. The gorilla experience was of course the highlight, and will be remembered long after the photographs fade. The flights to Bwindi, the accommodation there, and subsequently in Queen Elizabeth National Park were Extremely good. Our guide, Noel was the perfect combination in a guide in Africa; wildlife expert, safe driver and a courteous, lovely guy. I would recommend highly.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exhilarating
The tour was very nice, it provided an in depth insight into the sights and sounds of Kenya which I probably
would not have experienced if I travelled by air. The tour guide was absolutely amazing ,he was constantly
assisting to capture some breathtaking pictures
of the scenery.He deserves a 5 star applause. He was also very knowledgeable about where to find the animals
because I managed to see lions,elephants,giraffes and hyenas on the first day of my tour.
The hotel accommodation was simple and adequate with the lovely sights of the hippos and crocodiles.
It was a wonderful experience and I hope to do it again soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You got to try them because they are the best. Congratulations for your good job. Awesome
This company it's awesome because it meets the expectations of the customers by providing quality services and affordable price for anyone who have the passion and loves to travel at the same time get the best of experience ever. Keep it up panora.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We did a 10 day safari and beach vacation with Regional Tours and Safaris. Although communication was sometimes slow or nonexistent, we definitely got the tour we hoped for, with no budgetary surprises. Our driver (a contractor) Athuman was very helpful as our luggage didn't arrive and we needed a few basic items before leaving on our safari. He was very knowledgeable about the birds and mammals we saw, as well as local history and languages. The accommodations ranged from basic to 5 star(imo). The tour was very well organized, no stress. We saw everything we wanted to see except rhinos. The hotel in Stonetown had a few issues, it was a spectacular historic building but our room had plumbing issues, so we were relocated to another room. The African Tulip hotel in Arusha, Serengeti Kati Kati, Tloma lodge and Villa Kiva were very relaxing after long drives. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone planning a Tanzania tour, and actually am already saving for another tour myself!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Kili climb and safari with TE!
We had a fantastic Kili climb and 5 day safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with Tanzania Expeditions. If I had to summarize the main reasons to choose TE, it is both the value on a budget and the quality of the employees- they genuinely care about you, and are some of the most experienced you will find on the mountain or safari. It's the people who truly determine your experience, so finding great people is key to having a good trip.
The owner, Justin Mtui, is a great guy who built the business from years of experience. He clearly cares a great deal about your experience, is very communicative over email, checked up on us throughout the trip, especially came to meet us in person on our last day in Arusha.
Our group did the Lemosho route with our guide Frank along with assistant guides Robert and Justin (other) who are experienced guides in their own right and have led many prior expeditions. But Frank was clearly one of the most experienced and respected guides on the mountain, everyone from other tour operators knew him. He's exactly the kind of mountain guide you need- great personality, experience, and right balance of flexible and strict.
Our driver for the safari, Julius, was also one of the best drivers in the parks which is very important for seeing the animals. We saw 45 lions with Julius, 3 leopards, and 5 cheetahs. While most of the other drivers didn't seem to care much and would park their cars somewhere near the animals, Julius would always be sure to position the car in just the right way to get the best view and photos, and we were often given the best vantage point.
We were on a budget, so chose more basic accommodations (tent camping) and such which might not be for everyone, so if that's your preference, maybe pay more to upgrade to safari lodges or go with a more luxurious outfitter, but I personally don't think it's worth it to pay thousands more as it's all more or less the same once you're there on the mountain or safari.
Overall we had a fantastic trip with TE and would recommend it to anyone on a budget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Looking for an amazing experience to never forget? Look no further than Warrior Trails!
We wanted a honeymoon to remember and it was exactly what we asked for. Warrior Trails exceeded every possible customer service request. From William responding to my many emails, and there were quite a few!. To meeting our first driver at the airport with such ease, then meeting Clamian himself on our first morning to discuss the itinerary for our honeymoon. Clamian is such a warm, welcoming man who wants nothing more than for you to remember every last detail of your time with his company.
Our driver Joshua has 18 years experience so knows exactly how to make your safari memorable. He knows every bird, plant, tree, animal, park rangers and local masai.
We spent 9 days with Joshua, travelling to Tarangire for two days, the Serengeti for four days including the Western corridor along the Grumeti River for the Wildebeest migration and then finally on to the Ngorongoro Crater to see the famous Rhino.
We also managed to squeeze in an early morning balloon ride, a night drive at Lake Manyara and a crater rim walk at Ngorongoro. Every last detail was managed by Joshua, he spoke to all of the lodges/camps/balloon reception/ranger for the crater walk and the rangers for the night safari to ensure there were no issues and that we were looked after.
Once we had finished our 9 days in Tanzania we flew over to Zanzibar for 3 days relaxation, again everything was organised by Warrior Trails. We finally got to meet William who is such a lovely man, he provided us with our boarding passes and told us exactly what would happen when we got to the airport.
Every camp/lodge/hotel we checked in to made us feel so welcome, they wished us well for our marriage which is all thanks to William. We were truly spoilt.
You can either book with a big company and give them your money and in return have a good Safari, or you can book with Warrior Trails to make your holiday one to never forget. Warrior Trails are simply there to make memories, they want your dreams to come alive and this type of personal commitment and energy is rarely seen with bigger tour companies. I would never hesitate to recommend Warrior Trails. We will never forget their hospitality and genuine enjoyment and pride they have in providing the best experience possible.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip!
Peter orchestrated the logistics with speed and professionalism. From start to finish we were quite pleased with the entire tour. The Sarova Lodge in Mara was also very nice. Leonard was a fantastic guide. He was always on time or early and ensured that we saw all of the animals in the Mara (including the cheetahs!). We only did 2 days (1 night) in the Mara since we were pressed for time. Leonard ensured that we were able to do everything that we wanted to do (e.g., visit Masaai Village, stop at Market to buy jewelry) despite our time constraints.
I'm honestly shocked to read some of the bad reviews. We had such a great experience and would highly recommend this tour company.
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Awsome experience!!!
I would like to thank Mr. Otieno and, of course, our driver Yaveth (I don´t know how to write it, sorry) for all the trip they organiced for us.It was such a great and amazing experience that we hope repeat soon!!!!!
The hotels, the safaris, the places we visited... everything was perfect!!
Thank you again.
Wish you the best