50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding budget safari to Masai Mara for two with transfer on to the Serengeti
Excellent, reliable company to organise a safari with and very highly recommended. We wanted something a bit different (a land transfer into Tanzania at the Sirare border on the western side of Masai Mara) and Serene East Africa Safaris coped wonderfully with this, providing us with good options for a private safari (just the two of us) that were within our budget-level price range. The accommodation chosen was amazing given our budget (Mara Base Camp - highly recommended). Vehicle comfortable and reliable (minivan which is typical for here and much cheaper than land cruisers), driver helpful and capable. The wildlife viewing was exceptional (the wildebeest migration had crossed into Masai Mara from the Serengeti). Transfer from the MM to the Sirare border does not seem to be common so I provide some detail here. It is a 4 hour, really pleasant scenic drive - not a main roads so on dirt roads but not a problem. There was a fuss free handover directly to our Tanzanian safari driver at the border; the two safari vehicles just parked beside each other. The border passport controls (the Tanzanian side is a new building) and paperwork took just 15 minutes. You absolutely MUST have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to cross the border (although theoretically I think this is not required - depending on where you have traveled - you will still be asked for it). Taking vehicles across the border can be a big headache so we had a Tanzanian reistered vehicle and driver waiting for us for our Serengeti part of the trip. The two drivers were in good communication so this all went smoothly. This way of getting around to the Serengeti is a good budget alternative to going back to Nairobi, flying from there or going via the main land crossing. Be aware that it is still a few hours drive from this border before you get into the Serengeti National Park. Thanks Lucy and Serene East Africa Safaris for helping make our trip a fantastic experience.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful country, lovely people and amazing wildlife
The weather was perfect all the time, our guide Richard, was prepared And full of attention for us, the wildelife is wonderful, people are very gentle And kind, our accomodations were perfect! We had an incredible trip Throught Uganda!
CR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Tanzania was an amazing experience, the weather was perfect and we were lucky to see lots of animals. Our guide Isaac was incredible and pleased us in every way. About the food I can say that breakfast and diners at the camps were very good, and lunches were ok.
About the tour company, we´re not very happy. The car was very old and it broke twice during the Safari.
Even though we paid for the whole package in advance, it happend that when we got to Manyara park I had to pay with my credit card to buy the entrance tickets because the company did not deposit the money to the guide. Same thing happend at Ngorongoro but I refused to pay and the guide could solve the problem. After the Safari the money was refunded in cash, but it was a bad experience.
Besides that, it was a great adventure and I would certainly go back again.
SE
Versatile, vigorous and vital
We had an extraordinary experience with Shemeji tours. Highly recommended for Safari trips in and around Serengeti.
Loved Masai Mara, did not care for Nairobi city that much.
We happened to be there during Election Day do most tourist attractions and
the whole city was closed down. People are nice, Uber's are great way of transportation.
Craft sellers on markets too aggressive. But loved Girafe
Center and baby elephant orphanage. Beautiful. But the gen is
the Masai Mara!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tammy at Pembury Tours Created the Perfect Experience for Us!
Our first time to Africa. Tammy at Pembury spent a lot of time to create the perfect itinerary for us. From the very start of communication with Tammy, to post trip follow up, Tammy was truly amazing. The lodging, Safari's, day trips, drivers, pickups, and communication with Tammy was excellent. We had a perfect trip to a country that was new to us thanks to Tammy. Thank you Tammy! You're amazing!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip made just for us.
Explendor Tours was great with staying in contact from the day we began our email exchanges. They were helpful in creating the exact tour that we wanted. Once on the ground we had a private tour with guide Stephen and his wife Emily. They are both wonderful people who go out of their way to accommodate your wants and needs on the trip.
We felt very looked after and would recommend Explendor Tours to anyone. You can't go wrong with them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing memories that will stay with us forever!
We booked a three day/two night safari with Hello Tanzania and it was perfect from start to finish! Mwajabu Mo is incredibly organised and always available to answer any questions or deal with any changes to the booking. She was able to arrange a last minute change of accommodation practically at the drop of a hat. She was always ready to make sure our trip was everything we'd hoped for. She came to our hotel the evening before to take payment and talk us through the itinerary which was very helpful.
Our driver, Abdallah, was also amazing. The drive to and from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi is approx 5 hours each way and he drove us very safely. He had a great sense of humour and was very attentive. We were supplied with water and snacks which we really appreciated!
The tours themselves are experiences we will never forget. From the Mikumi safari to the waterfall hike. Everything ran like clock work thanks to the fantastic organisation by all involved.
Vuma hills (luxury tented cabins) and camp Bastian (concrete lodges - high standard!) were where we stayed. Both amazing, the food especially was delicious. The staff at each were very warm and welcoming which is a huge part of what made our stay so fantastic.
100% would recommend Hello Tanzania. Thank you for helping us make memories that we will enjoy forever!
John and Maria
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 days budget safari with a group
We booked 7 days camping safari with sun splashsafaris our corespondent person was erick Otieno, he help us with all the bookings since we wanted a budget safari. we was able to book 18 people in a short notice of time since our first operator let us down and we had to look for another one and we found them. We were able to see all the big five lion, elephants and other. Thank and nextt year we will come back again
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Experience in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
My husband, our three teen-aged daughters, and I, along with my husband's parents, just did a 19 day African expedition with Dickson and his crew - ten days in Kenya (Samburu, Masai Mara, Amboseli, etc.), five days in Tanzania (Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater), and four days in Uganda (tracking gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest). Amazing!! The driver/guides were all extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous and made sure we saw everything we needed to see. Dickson's responsiveness and willingness to accommodate our needs made us feel most relaxed and taken care of so we could simply sit back and take in the magnificent surroundings. I have one word for Africa - Go. And if/when you do, let Dickson and his crew take care of you - you will not regret it.