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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A journey with new surprises every day
A delightful trip with unique hotels, each featuring different animals and distinctive themes. Our guide Sami was very friendly, helping us find all the animals we wanted to see and providing detailed explanations about them. He had excellent driving skills, ensuring both safety and a smooth ride at a comfortable pace. Overall, the trip offered great value for money, and we were very satisfied with the hotel environment and dining experience.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Learning and enjoying the culture and wildlife of Tanzania
Very reliable and perfect communications.
Our guide Godlisten explicates everything in English or Spanish. It’s very nearby , respectful and friendly. He teach anything you want to know about masai culture and wild animals.
Drivers as Boaz or Daniel are very professional and transmit a lot of security.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro are absolutely recommendable.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 'Trip of a Lifetime' visiting national parks and reserves, customized every detail and hassle-free
I began researching my dream retirement trip about a year ago. After reviewing dozens of safari tour websites, I kept coming back to Tapestry of Africa. The reviews and testimonials seemed to describe exactly the kind of "trip of a lifetime" I had been dreaming about for years. I filled out an inquiry on Tapestry's website and shortly afterward received a phone call from Dr. Matt Jensen, the company's founder and owner.
During that initial call, Dr. Matt wanted to understand exactly what we were looking for so he could customize every detail and create a trip that would be both adventurous and hassle-free. He scheduled a Zoom call with us a few days later.
On that call, we discussed visiting both Kenya and Tanzania and exploring their national parks and reserves over a three-week period. My wife of two years was somewhat reluctant about traveling to Africa. She had previously visited Uganda through the college where she worked and remembered the "budget-friendly" accommodations and long hours spent traveling between parks on rough, potholed roads. I promised her this trip would be different.
During the Zoom call, Matt presented an itinerary he called the "20-Day Beyond Luxury: A Kenya and Tanzania Safari Spectacular." In Kenya, he selected Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, and Masai Mara National Reserve. In Tanzania, we would visit Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. We would then return to Kenya to visit Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
To minimize long drives on rough roads, Matt included six internal flights between destinations. The package included all game drives—I participated in more than 20—as well as meals, drinks, a couple of spa treatments for my wife, and a hot-air balloon ride for me.
We stayed in beautifully designed tented suites, along with a few properties that would be considered luxury hotels. All the while, we were surrounded by national parks and reserves filled with incredible wildlife. We saw all of the "Big Five," along with cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and countless other animals.
Everyone we encountered was exceptionally kind and helpful. From the greeters at each camp and lodge to every member of the staff, we consistently received five-star service. Our guides and drivers—including Benson, Amos, Sammy, and others—were incredibly knowledgeable. After spending two or three days with each of them, we felt we had developed genuine friendships.
One of the greatest sources of peace of mind was knowing that if we had a question or encountered a problem, Albert, Hilda, or Matt were only a phone call away. Because we were traveling as a couple rather than with a group, we initially had some concerns about logistics. Who would meet us at the remote airstrips? How would border crossings work? Who would be waiting for us at each destination? Tapestry of Africa had every detail covered and checked in with us almost daily throughout the trip.
Did everything go perfectly? No. Air Kenya canceled two of our internal flights without explanation. My guess is that it was related to fuel costs and low passenger numbers. However, Tapestry informed us as soon as they learned of the changes and immediately arranged alternative transportation. It meant a long day traveling by safari vehicle over bumpy roads, but the situation was completely outside of Tapestry's control.
For me, this truly was a trip of a lifetime—one I will never forget. I returned home with more than 2,000 photographs to help preserve the memories of everything we experienced.
I give Tapestry of Africa five stars and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking an unforgettable African adventure, combined with the comfort of knowing every detail is professionally handled.
NL
It was an unforgettable experience.
We had a fantastic experience with Anton and Melita. The food was excellent and very well organized. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and shared a wealth of interesting information throughout the tour. Their enthusiasm and expertise made the experience even more enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and informative experience in 🇹🇿! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saadam and Bo were Exceptional!
Everything about our experience has exceeded expectations. From the morning we were picked up to the time we were dropped off. Everyone at the office was very hospitable. They make sure you are having a good time as soon as you walk in their door.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are so responsive and kind !
The communication by Whatsapp to plan the trip with Peter was smooth and reactive. He agreed to our requests and have been so helpful and kind.
Our guide, Abdul Aziz made us feel really safe throughout the whole safari. He had some snacks, waters and insect repellent. We have been able to see a lot of animals and the big 5. He answered my many questions and is a good driver.
We had such a great time and are so satisfied with our safari with Wildbite Adventures !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Deo was such a knowledgeable safari guide, we couldn’t have had a better experience.
We had such a wonderful time on safari. We did only a short trip with a two day 1 night, and toured both the Serengeti and the ngorongoro crater. We saw so much in our short time, Deo our guide was excellent at time keeping and gave us a schedule that meant we saw as much as we could whilst ensuring we met our onward travel arrangements. The food was fantastic, the accommodation was beyond expectations - we wished we had more time to spend there. Deo couldn’t have been more knowledgeable even about the most random little birds and facts! He made sure we saw everything we wanted to (obviously depending on what the animals fancied!) and didn’t rush us along. Also very safe in his capable driving. Excellent safari and would recommend!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Melita is a kind and knowledgeable tour operator. He eventually helped us after for a nice dinner
There are some trips that feel special while you’re still in the middle of them, and this safari was definitely one of those. From the first day, everything had such a good rhythm: early starts, beautiful landscapes, exciting drives, relaxed evenings at camp, and plenty of moments where everyone was just looking around in silence because the scenery was so impressive.
Camping for 3 nights made the whole experience feel even more real and adventurous. It was simple in the best way, but still very well organized. The food was also a big surprise. Our chef was friendly, always smiling, and somehow managed to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner taste great every day.
Melita was exactly the kind of guide you want on a safari. He was calm, funny, easy to talk to, and clearly knew the area incredibly well. He didn’t just point things out; he explained what we were seeing and made the animals, tracks, and surroundings much more interesting. He also paid attention to the group and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves.
By the end of the 4 days, we had seen so much wildlife, including the Big 5, which was an unforgettable bonus. But what really made the trip stand out was the combination of Melita’s guiding, the relaxed camping atmosphere, and how smoothly everything was arranged.
A fantastic experience from beginning to end, and one I would happily recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
High quality moments
We just returned from our safari, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Big thanks to the whole company for an incredible trip.
A special thanks to Maegan, our contact person, who did an amazing job. She was so nice, professional, and gave us the best service throughout the entire process.
And of course, to Abouh, our champion guide! We connected with him instantly. He is the best guide we could have ever asked for. He knows everything about the wildlife, truly loves his job, and does everything with a huge smile and great energy. We were so lucky to have him with us.
Highly recommended company and the best team! 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An Unforgettable Experience
We had a 6-night tour organised by Professional Safaris. We started with a night in Arusha, followed by a safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and into Serengeti National Park.
Mike, our guide made sure that we had an incredible experience from the moment he picked us up at Kilimanjaro airport. He has an uncanny ability to find wildlife (including all of the Big 5) and always shared his extensive knowledge about the animals we saw. He adapted his plans every day, to make sure that each one was different and to make certain that we had an unforgettable experience.
The organisation from the team was excellent. The accommodation was all of an extremely high standard, with wonderful service and delicious food. Everything happened very smoothly, including our flight from Seronera airstrip and final transfer to our hotel on Zanzibar.
I would definitely recommend Professional Safaris to anyone looking for the trip of a lifetime in Tanzania.
As Mike always said, as one adventure finishes another begins.