65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 11 day mid range Serengeti Great Migration-Kilimanjaro
We did the 8 day mid range serengeti great migration as a private safari for our group of 5. We added : an extra day of rest on arrival, 1 extra day in western serengeti and 1 extra day hiking on Mt Kilimanjaro for a total of 11 days. Meru Slopes added the extra days at reasonable charge and no extra inconvenience to us.
The trip was amazing. The great migration was a main priority, and our guide Santaely put us in the middle of the migration. Amazing. We saw the big 5. The wildlife viewing exceeded our expectations. Everything and more on our list. Accommodations and service and food were excellent, with a hot shower and a cold beer every evening. The cleanliness of the restrooms/ toilets throughout the trip surpassed all the ladies' hopes for their trip to the Serengeti wilderness. Our guide Suma, for the Kilimanjaro day hike was great, with his open conversation on life and Tanzania. He'd been to the summit +300 times. Transport to/from airport was great. No one in our group got sick. Mosquito nets were provided for our memory foam matress beds, but I only saw 2 mosquitos the whole trip.
The payment method of 30% bank draft deposit to hold reservation, the balance paid by credit card just before safari departure went without a flaw just as described by our Meru Slopes agent, Shadrack. The whole trip was excellent. We went at the end of low season and we're glad for the much reduced safari jeep numbers.
Incredible trip!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful, kind and everything was organised very well.
We booked 5 days Safari at Super Eagles travel and tours. It was our first expirience with this kind of vacation.
From beginning, the communication with Brian was excelent - responding 24/7 on all questions, he helped us also with accomodation before and after safari.
When we arrived, everybody was helpfull and kind.
Our guide for first 3 days was Kenedy. He took us everywhere he could, showed us the best places and told us very much information about the parks, the animals and about Kenya’s culture. Also he is very funny and we laughted a lot. He did his best for us - he communicated with others to find rare animals, so we can see them all. Thanks to him we saw the Big five!
The rest of our safari we was with Gilbert. He was also very kind, fun and helpful.
When you are not sure abou anything, guides will help you everytime. Accomodation during the safari was really good, also the food.
We would definitelly recommend this agency, we loved our experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They took care of us from the 1st inquiry through the end of the trip - Best trip ever!
Beyond the Plains was detailed and responsive from 1st inquiry through the final day of our trip. They listened to our desires and not only fulfilled them, but delivered more than we had dreamed - all within our budget.
Maurine not only took care of all of our arrangements, she also checked on us throughout our 11 day trip. She would ensure we knew transfer and excursion arrangements. If we had questions before or during our trip - she responded quickly and effectively.
Our Guide, Ronnie was an all star! He asked for our wildlife priorities and was able to deliver through experience and some networking. Its apparent he loves his job and well known among the locations we visited.
This was not our 1st safari, but our 1st time using Beyond the Plains. I wish I would have found them sooner. They are the best!!
SG
Reliable. Good value. Great guide
Gorillas and chimps a highlight. Good accom. Great food. Knowledgable guide(Charles) Some roads in Uganda are very bumpy so journeys can be long.
Good variety of activities. Walking, cycling, safaris, boating etc
SG
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable. Good value. Great guide
Gorillas and chimps a highlight. Good accom. Great food. Knowledgable guide(Charles) Some roads in Uganda are very bumpy so journeys can be long.
Good variety of activities. Walking, cycling, safaris, boating etc
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was amazing, knowledgeable, funny
Martin was amazing talking about every animal we saw and giving us details about them, he always stopped in the right spot for photographers and if you needed to move for the right angle he did , he had sense of humor making everyone laugh and safe on our game drives, he made my entire experience to Tanzania for the first time amazing and rememberable for my first time, I recommend Martin for your guide!!
CN
We have been well taken care of
The hotels they selected are great, the std price but premium service .
The Gorilla Trekking experience is incredible and will remember in my whole life.
We like the visit of the renowned Gorilla Guardians Village, to experience the cultural performances very much.
The trip is value for money!
Promised the world, delivered more
Our guide was Hoppy- cared for us from beginning to end. Amazing knowledge and we managed to see the big 5 plus so much more. Accommodation was amazing, going to sleep to the sounds of the Hippo's in the Sabie river- unforgettable.
I have no words, except to say thankyou.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
My wife and I went on a safari in Kenya this month, and it was a life-changing experience! Allano was extremely helpful and readily available from the start of our planning right up to the last day of the trip. We faced personal health issues that altered our travel plans more than once, but thanks to the proactivity of Allano and his team, we were able to overcome these setbacks and reorganize everything to ensure the trip was perfect. It was great knowing we could rely on the company whenever we needed to. Our guide in Kenya was also very pleasant and took us to wonderful places. If I return to Africa, definitely I would choose Active Wonders again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Organization, Communication, Value and Safari!
What a wonderful experience working with Shengena Adventures! I found them online through reviews and read up on them. I decided to take the chance and did not regret it for a moment! Amazing!
After careful research Shengena stood out. I was looking for value for money, safety, quality and experience, and Shengena had all of those.
Omar really helped so much with all our planning - he was informative, responded quickly and answered all of my questions (and zo had a lot)! He always made me feel comfortable with the choices we made and helped guide our decision to make the most of our experience. Everything was perfect.
The accommodation was so good and the staff were very friendly. We had everything we needed and the food was delicious.
Also, our guide/driver, Stanley, was incredible!! He made us feel at home here in Tanzania, is a BRILLIANT driver and is so knowledgeable! He knows so much about the wildlife and the plants and trees - my husband and I just couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have such a wonderful guide! And he provided very tasty lunches made sure we had everything we needed. We would highly recommend him!
The all terrain vehicle was comfortable and had charging stations and a fridge! It was easy to spot wildlife and take pictures.
We had an excellent experience and would highly recommend Shengena! Thank you for the wonderful memories!