35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Experience!
I travelled with 2 girlfriends who had never been to East Africa before. We were looked after with every care we could wish for. The game viewing especially was exceptional and we stayed out much longer than anticipated. The itineraries that can be arranged through Cheli and Peacock cover some more unusual but beautifully picturesque locations - we chose Meru and Shaba - Elsas Kopje and Joys Camp are quite close but are so different in every aspect. Both are top for service, food and of guiding - how do they see so much when they are driving! Please go and support a beautiful country !
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding safari experience!
I highly recommend Bushtrekkers and especially our guide and driver, Mr. Ibrahim Kawaga, for the outstanding services performed while on safari and game drive in Lake Manyara N.P., Tarangire N.P., and Ngorongoro Crater wildlife areas. My wife and I are experienced travelers having visited 25-30 countries and used various guides and tours throughout our trips. Mr. Kawaga and Bushtrekkers stand out among the best for providing expert guidance and service. They really went all out to make sure we had the best safari/game drive possible and the safest experience we could have imagined. Mr. Kawaga amiably shared his expert knowledge of the local wildlife, local flora and fauna. He had such a truly pleasant and polite manner and conducted himself as a consummate professional. He has been guiding for many years and treated our safari with the excitement and freshness of a freshly minted guide. We even had the misfortune of two flat tires in the same day which he handled quickly and efficiently. Bushtrekkers made our safari a truly unique and wonderful experience.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Truly tailor made
After booking my first safari back in 2009 I have been coming back to Wild Things ever since. From the start they have been a great help in realizing my big and/or small - off the beaten path - wishes. I have been very impressed with the high professional standard set from when I first communicated with the office in Dar-Es-Salaam all the way through to the end of a very successful southern circuit safari along some of the most beautiful sights of Tanzania. The staff are all very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and I felt they really wanted to share with me their passion for nature, wildlife and the country itself. On this specific safari I had prepared myself for rice and beans along the ride but I couldn't have been more wrong. I have enjoyed some of the best chips in quite literately the middle of nowhere and the meals served at HondoHondo on the edge of the Udzungwa Forest were, I might say, even better than the ones served in one of the more 'posh' hotels on Zanzibar.
After that first and very successful undertaking in 2009 I decided to come back to Tanzania in 2011. Again I consulted Wild Things to set me up for an hiking trip to the East Usumbara Mountains, which is regarded as one of the biodiversity hot-spots of the world. From the Amani Forest Lodge where I was set up I explored some of the most fascinating endemic species (birds, chameleons, plants) in this intriguing and ancient forest. The accommodations and food were right on par with what I experienced two years earlier.
Fueled by all this tramping around in the Eastern Arc I set my mind to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Unfortunately I was only able to realize this feat the next year. By this time it was obvious that I would choose Wild Things as my safari company. With very little effort I was able to join a group planning on climbing the Rongai Route. Pick-ups, rental-gear and briefing were all done in a timely fashion and so the next day we set out to climb kili. The guides were experienced and adept and the porters proved to be reliable. Together they took the 5 in our group up to the top and back all in one piece.
All in all I'm very pleased with the services provided by Wild Things Safaris and I am looking forward to another great trip to Tanzania in the near future.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip!
We cannot speak highly enough of your company. From the initial planning, through to the actual trip, everyone was so helpful, offering help and advice all the way through. We had a fantastic time....thanks to your smooth arrangements. No hitches at all, & very good value as well.
CH
Fantastic trip... all the resorts were excellent
We had a fantastic trip, thanks. We loved the combination of locations (beach / safari / island) and all the resorts were excellent.
Ras Kutani was beautiful, great food and worth having the suite for the extra privacy, views and plunge pool. The quietness of the resort was perfect for winding down after the wedding.
Siwandu was also excellent, great food again and lovely rooms (our favourite on the holiday). We met some great people there and the hostess was lovely. Unfortunately the rains came early, so we had a few wet days towards the end, but that made for a few fun adventures in the mud. We saw everything we wanted to on safari.
Pemba was magical – stunning setting. The resort wasn’t full, so lots of privacy, but we got along brilliantly with the other guests who were there and had many fun late nights! And the diving school was excellent, very professional and great diving.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of our lifetime :)
From Kilimanjaro to Safari in Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater and Serengeti - it was awesome, a once in a lifetime experience and perfectly organized!
Safari Big 5 organized us a great tracking team up to the Kilimanjaro and with them we made it to the top!!!!
Also within our safari trip it was perfectly taken care of us. We slept in amazing lodges with great lunch and dinner and had a great driver who knew a lot about the animals and spotted the big 5 for us and every animal we wanted to see.
We can totally recommend booking a trip with Safari Big 5 - great value for the money! We don't think that you can get these trips any cheaper for this kind of comfort and fun!!
Visited October 2013
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari trip
Good planning and suggestion from Ute. Family had a good time in Kruger. Would recommend her to guests. Everything turned out as planned.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was a great expierience
We did a 8 day safari, 4 days walking in Loita Hills, 4 days Gamedrive in Nationalparcs.
We had a cook and a driver and the car was always available. The walking with the Masai was a great experience and the Gamedrive was also nice. We had the luck to see Hunting dogs.
The cook prepared excellent food and we were always well lokked after.
Thanks OT also for your help the last day in Nairobi and bringing us to the airport.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We just got back from a 21 day safari with Jenman Safaris. We started at Victoria Falls, traveled through Botswana, Namibia and ended in Cape Town, South Africa. We did a 1/2 camping, 1/2 lodging trip and the entire trip was beyond our wildest dreams. We had an incredible tour guide (thank you Jorge), the accommodations ranged from modest to what we would consider 5 star, the food was always good. The trip was well organized and took us to a variety of places including small villages, national parks and cities. I still can't believe the number of animals that we saw or the different landscapes. I would recommend this trip and Jenman Safaris for anyone that wants to have a great African experience.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild wise
The Safari in Serengeti NP was exciting, not only by the wild encounters, but also by the guidance of Ute of Roho Ya Chui.
Utes mission, vision, operational abilities, transportation, lodges, were excellent, and her attention for details in service, philosophic attitude and wisdom were an extra gift. She is a photo-genius. She knows how to touch and snap the essence. Ute is a ‘’Wildwhisperer’’, empathetic in locating, meeting, and ‘’culture’’ of animals, including birds. She can make animals at ease and curious. Up to: ‘’listen what they tell you’’. I give her 5 stars!