AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Time with Elkan Safaris!
Elkan Safaris lived up to all of our Safari expectations! Payment was simple and straightforward. We payed part before hand and the rest when we arrived. Victor went out of his way to pick us up from the airport and ensure we made it to our hotel safely. He also accommodated us in a wonderful hotel before and after the Safari which was so generous of him. Our Safari guide, Omar, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! The 5-day Safari was a truly unforgettable experience and we saw way more than we ever expected to see! I am truly thankful for everything Elkan Safaris did for us both during our Safari as well as afterwards. Every step of the way making sure that we enjoyed ourselves and experienced everything we wanted to experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fabulous 8-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Oldupai Gorge, Serengeti, and Arusha
My family and I just returned from a 8-day safari to Tanzania, scheduled by Awaken To Africa. What a trip! This was my fifth African safari, though first in Tanzania, and my first with Awaken to Africa.
We arrived in Tanzania from the U.S. via Amsterdam, where we were met by Farida who quickly got us through the visa formalities. We then began our week-long journey wth Steven, our guide and friend.
All in all, Grace at Awaken to Africa put together the total package: just enough comfort while still camping, great food, great places, and the secret weapon: Steven our guide. We all hit it off so well for the whole week. He saw things while driving, that I couldn't see even on my telephoto lens. Besides his extensive knowledge of wildlife of all kinds, he's just a lovely guy and a great dinner partner. By the time we left, it was like seeing off an old friend, which he became over the week. The whole week was as great as it could have been: photographs and memories for a lifetime.
Grace selected great lodges and camping facilities in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. At Ngorongoro Crater at the Rhino Lodge, we found a large elephant just off our back porch. Saw lots of wildlife (black rhino), both in the crater and out the back door of our Rhino Lodge rooms.
Drive to Oldupai was rough but the Gorge itself fascinating. The Serengeti was noteworthy for its beauty, great weather, a magical leopard encounter, and a similar lion encounter. The Serengeti Angkata Camp staff were unbelievable: very hard working and customer focused. (My personal favorite site).
Back in Arusha after a flight from Seronera, Grace scheduled a great lunch at River House and Shanga, which were another huge hit with my guys. Shanga is a project employing handicapped people making very desirable crafts, on the lovely grounds (no pun intended) of a former coffee plantation. Grace scheduled a day room to clean up prior to our flights back to Amsterdam for a day before proceding back to the U.S.
As we were sitting in the Amsterdam sun, drinking Amstels, we reflected on our favorite parts, places to stay, etc. Interestingly, all 4 of us had different favorite momements, different camps, etc.
Grace put together the total package: just enough comfort while still camping, great food, and great places. The whole week was as great as it could have been: photographs and memories for a lifetime.
I couldn't recommend her more highly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This was a holiday and 5 star service very impressed well done Kyle and team
The entire experience was wonderful, truly would recommend to any personal
We would defiantly recommend to all
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip!
We had an amazing 3-day safari trip to the Murchison Falls with Matoke Tours! Great guide, beautiful lodge with delicious food and quick communication when booking the trip. I would definitely recommend Matoke Tours!
PK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
My wife and I had a great safari at Masai Mara. The safari and stay were all organized by Segein. Stephen is a great person, and was quite efficient with all the communication before and during the trip. The safari itself was also well organized, with great food! It was a trip of a lifetime!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari with Bramwell - Highly recommend!
I went on a three-day/two-night safari with two friends to Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyara with Bramwell Safaris. We overnighted at Sun Bright Campsite both nights which is located just a few minutes from the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. Our driver and guide, Mark, was excellent, funny, had 10 years of experience and was happy to oblige our requests as to our movements in the national parks. The land cruiser vehicle was very comfortable, didn't break down at all and even had outlets so we could recharge our mobiles and cameras if the batteries ran low. Our cook, Josephat, was an absolutely lovely man and I ate extremely well under his care. I was very impressed with his dishes despite not having a real kitchen at his disposal. William, our safari agent, was very friendly and professional. He replied to emails very quickly and followed-up with us throughout the trip to make sure everything was going well (he even picked us up from the bus station when we arrived in Arusha and made sure we made it to our next destination safely). I thought the trip was great value for money (we had researched quotes from 6+ different safari tour operators and Bramwell came back with the best quote) and we saw a lot of animals, I felt safe the entire time, I ate really well and slept like a baby! I will definitely recommend Bramwell to family and friends when they consider safaris to Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Will return to East Africa Exotic Safaris for my next trip
Me + 2 friends had an excellent time at Basecamp in the Maasai Mara. Raphael was able to negotiate competitive rates for us and help us with the reservation. He continually checked in on me to make sure that I received booking confirmation, directions, that I arrived at the camp safely. I overpaid due to a small miscommunication and he personally delivered the cash to me at my workplace. Overall, I was extremely satisfied and will recommend to friends.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfect
Every day was a new experience. Stephens Bukoma, our gide was great! Of course the environment en animals. I came for the gorilla's and chimps but I was really surprised bij the boatride With all the Hippo's, elephants etc.
And last but not least, the hotels were very good! I travelled a lot With groups and very often the hotels are very poor. But not With Matoke!
Unfortunately Short but Great Safari Experience
We had a short safari tour by Gecko Adventure to Mikumi. It was all smooth and nice. Our tour guide 'Afra' was very heplful and friendly. Even if we do 2 days safari, our game drives were very good. We saw almost all the spicies on the park. Thank you again for everything!
Salim
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent... everything
When I searched online for safari tours in South Africa my eye immediately caught the elegant Tambuzi homepage. Gert and I got into contact via e-mail at first and told me we could choose anything we’d like to do. Flexibility - first wow! He also phoned me a few times (we live in Europe) which left a very good impression and made me feel very welcome. He constantly kept contact with us over skype and facebook. Assurance - second wow! The package I chose was awesome: it included a variety of things we wanted to see like the Blyde River Canyon, Moholoholo Rehabilitaion Centre, the Panorama Route (God's Window, Berlin Falls, Forest Falls, Potholes, Mac Mac Falls etc), Camp Jabulani elephant back safari, the Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and walking with cheetahs. The different camps we stayed at where just amazing. So close to nature, listening to the sounds of the bush, especially at night. Gert organized everything perfectly and we had a lovely time and lots of fun. Variety, quality, organisation - wow, wow, wow! South Africa, we will come again! Thank you very much Gert!