35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical trip... and even better guide.
I sent over a dozen requests out to companies for our special trip. I chose Hazina after reading Lisa's introductory email. We have a six year old and she kept him in mind when giving us a preliminary itinerary (and finalizing one). The itinerary was more thoughtful and descriptive than most of the other companies. Lisa has a vision. The trip was a little last minute but working with Lisa we managed to get into every place we wanted. We were traveling a lot other than the safari and she even helped with that. Professional and easy to work with... wouldn't go anywhere else. She planned and made happen our bucket list trip.
Now for our guide Msami. Everywhere on our trip I heard other people talking about their guides being "the best". Since I have nothing to compare our guide to, as this is our first trip, I can just tell you about our experiences. You are with your guide for a long time... like longer than some of your family members. Pay attention.
Msami is from a local tribe and has been doing this for over 10 years. He is amazingly knowledgeable about everything you see but you also learn through the books and stories he has. He was so great with our son that he still talks about him. Msami respects nature and we appreciated that he made sure we did the same. He also knows different ways to do the circuit. Most guides take you on the main roads that can be dusty and boring. He always provides you with options and experiences that are different from everywhere else. "We can do this but we can also do this but it will take a little longer"... always choose B. In the beginning, I did not believe when he would call out animals that were SO far away. As you get closer and look through the binoculars, see the pictures in the books he provides and listen to his stories and information about the animal... you never want the safari to end. Msami also is a very good photographer. He makes sure he gets you into the right light and amazing spots to photograph from. If you are lucky enough to get him as your guide... make sure he finds the wild dogs for you.
I want to also mention how giving and aware he is. Our first day, he stopped another company's truck from rolling into the river (one wheel in the air teetering on the edge). He told the other driver to first get everyone OUT of the car and then pushed it out. Msami stopped by a broken down vehicle that everyone else was passing. We gave a lift to the couple that was stranded (nothing worked in their car) and we ended up seeing them throughout our safari and becoming friends. The most amazing part is that he actually saved a wildebeest-- He explained the whole time that he wanted to see if there was a predator and if so he would just leave it. But if it was suffering, maybe give it a peaceful end. He pulled the animal out of the hole and it slowly got up and walked away. He helped with a flat tire on another vehicle. Now you may say that it seems like it took time away from us but he never did anything without asking us first. Our family believes in safari kharma. We had a small issue with our truck and friends of his flocked to fix it quickly. When you are in the middle of it... it is VERY refreshing to know your guide can fix it themselves or have friends close by that will help. Finally, Msami also has a ton of brain teasers. This comes in very handy when you are waiting for a "crossing" ; )
Trust the Hazina team with your big trip... you will NOT be disappointed!
Great experience
The safari tour was amazing, lunch was very good and the guide was great!
From start to finish they made our trip an experience of a lifetime!
Friendly and helpful staff, enthusiastic and informative. They went the extra mile to make sure our hike up Mount Meeru was a success, and nothing was too much effort for them. Also good value for money compared to other operators. We rate he team 10/10 on all levels and highly recommend them for all your Tanzanian tour and safari requirements.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Caring!! Treat you like Family!!
Dick and his team are professionals, but they are also real-life animal and travel lovers driven by a true passion. Their trips and tours focus on extraordinary wildlife viewing and highlighting conservation efforts. The ultimate bonus is the photography aspect. You will definitely come home with photos you never knew you were capable of capturing, let alone have the opportunity to. For me this was very important so that I could bring those memories home with me. Every second spent is unforgettable and you will learn something new every day. Dick is so easy-going and it is no secret that this is his life calling. Take a trip with Capture Africa Tours, and you will see exactly what Africa is all about!!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
THE BEST CHOICE :D
It's not only the right choice, it's, without a doubt, the best choice :D
If you are looking for an unforgettable safari experience either with your partner or friends, George and his team are the most professional organisers you will get.
The Right Choice really made my safari in Kenya one the most enjoyable experiences of my life.
As an experienced traveller I recommend them blindly. You won't find warmer, more reliable and more focused on you company anywhere else.
Book your safari with them,it will be the right choice! ;)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic time in Zimbabwe thanks to Africa Zim Travel & Tours!
From our arrival at the Vic Falls airport until taken back to the airport, we were taken care of very well by Africa Zim. Very hard to pick a favorite event, but we thoroughly enjoyed our sunset dinner cruise with just the four traveling in our group. Perfect evening. The safari tours were excellent as well. The Chobe National Park river safari was incredible. We saw so many animals and I came home with hundreds of pictures! The guides are very knowledgeable and informative to the group. Definitely recommend Africa Zim Travel & Tours to anyone.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely outstanding! Customized personal attention to detail with an amazing experience!!
We recently completed a 5 day safari including; Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara and Tarangire. Makasa did an outstanding job customizing our experience. Our guide was not only knowledgeable and friendly,but went out of his way to make our experience absolutely tremendous. Selma planned our accommodations that not only allowed us to experience luxury but also to truly see and experience Tanzania at its best! Makasa is a family owned and operated business and we certainly felt that we were treated as members of that family. WE WILL BE BACK WITH OUR OWN CHILDREN.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time
This safari was very nice, I had a wonderful time! We saw the big five and lot of other animals. The guide/driver was a very nice guy and he knew a lot about the animals. Even when there was a problem with the car one evening, he did an excellent job. The next morning everything was all right again, ready to bring us to the next game drive. Sometimes I had to wait a long time for other passengers to join us, but as a whole I had a very nice experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a wonderfull ans exciting time!
Me and my friends agree that Tom form Karibu Safaris is the best driver you can possibly get! We got to see so much and had an awesome time!
Communication and organization of the tour was no problem at all. Any request we made was fulfilled perfectly fine.
There was only one negative point. the overnight stay in the Nakuru Golden Palace Resort. If there is an option, choose another hotel where the bathroom is not set under water and where you not have to share the dinning room with little kids singing karaoke!
Nevertheless, I can only recommend Karibu Safaris! It is absolutely worth it!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Diamonds Gemma del Est
Karibu World booked us a 4 night/ 5 day trip for two to northern Zanzibar that couldn't have been any better! From pick-up at our hotel, flight to the island, to transfer to the resort, all went without a hitch, thanks to Karibu World's expertise. The resort they recommended, Gemma del Est, was sublime. Low-impact architecture ruled by the surrounding gardens and seascape made for a spectacular setting. The resort staff, every single one of them, was friendly and efficient. When we decided to take a ferry back to the mainland instead of the flight we had booked, Karibu World took care of all of the details! What more could one ask for?