20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely communicative and goes out of your way to make you feel safe and confident!
I worked with Janet and she was beyond communicative throughout the entire process—before, during, and after the trip. I planned on camping the entire time. It was an incredible experience, but wanted to end the trip in a nicer hotel and she immediately switched me to exactly what I was looking for while I was still on safari. At the end of the of the trip she accompanied me to the accommodations I booked by myself (Kia lodge) to make sure I got there safe since it was a longer drive from where the safari driver dropped us off.
As for the actual safari, the guides were incredible. Be aware that you most likely will be with people from different travel agencies. However, there was not much waiting around. Camping is the best option if you want to reduce travel time since the hotels are further out.
10/10 experience. I would definitely use this company again!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate about his area, knows his subject thorougly, and enjoys his interaction with his clients.
Mulie is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and considerate - one could not ask for a better guide to the remarkable churches of Lalibela. Due to a prior accident, I had shoulder/arm pain. Mulie carried my heavy bag, took photos for me,, and carefully guided me along sometimes tricky passageways. He was also punctual. He has my highest recommendation!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, experienced and warm
As a trip of a lifetime for the family, this safari had to be extra special and Benson Safaris ensured that every step of the way we were given one of the most amazing experiences we will ever have. From shaping the right trip for us, to pre-planning check lists to the most wonderfully warm and experienced staff, I cannot speak highly enough of the service we had.
We deliberately chose a local operator, not only to support local businesses but to also have a more personal touch.
Dolphine was always on hand to answer any queries while our guide Liberatus was so friendly and immensely experienced (he's been driving safaris for more than 15 years) - giving us confidence that we would have the best wildlife sightings timed to avoid the larger crowds. He even managed to find us two sightings of leopards, which are notoriously hard to spot!
The children gave up the count of the number of different species we saw at 30 plus but the incredible images and memories of four days on the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will stay with us forever.
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is one of the most smooth tours that I had so far.
An Unforgettable Safari Experience!
What an incredible safari from start to finish! The entire experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide was professional, friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area. He made every game drive exciting and took the time to make sure we had the best possible views and plenty of opportunities for photos.
Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking, and every day brought something new and memorable. The scenery was stunning, the trip was well organized, and we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire tour.
What really made the experience special was the excellent service and genuine passion of our guide. You could tell that he truly loves what he does, and his knowledge and enthusiasm made the safari even more enjoyable.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend this safari tour to anyone looking for an amazing wildlife adventure. Absolutely worth it, and we would happily do it all over again! 🦁🐘🦒🌅
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Adventure
Wow! What a wonderful trip. Gifton and driver-Arnold went all out, made be feel like a “King”! Tour included Zanzibar, North and Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire, plus some hiking and a coffee farm tour near Arusha. They listened and my requested changes in the schedule were made.
Some highlights include spotting leopards 3 times, 2 of which had a cub! Having elephants, including a very young one, and zebras nearby our lodging at a water hole on site! Waking up and finding Cape Buffalo and zebras in the midst of our camp and giraffes nearby and then finding my video of them there is the sound of a lion growling nearby, which I never saw. Booking my last couple nights at giraffe Manor near Arusha. Feeding the giraffes on-site during breakfast and seeing them on the lawn with the Elands just outside my room was amazing!
I will be recommending Take Me To Tanzania to others and I expect to be using Take Me To Tanzania in the future!
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and gd value for money
We had an awesome 10-day safari in Kenya with Beyond the Plains!
First of all, Sammy was helpful and quick in reply, he answered all our questions related to itinerary and accommodation. We got the whole trip planned and fixed just in 2 weeks time! We were happy with the hotel options and even got free upgrades in Tsavo West and Maasai Mara! We could see elephants and hippos from our room!!
Our experienced driver and guide John is the key of such a joyful and exciting safari experience. He drove safely and skillfully on bumpy roads, always stopping at the perfect locations for us to see clearly animals passing by or walking towards us! He is flexible and patient, allowing us all the time we need for observation and photos. John has sharp eyes and he understands animal behavior so well, he was always able to spot rare moments: we saw all Big 5, leapords hiding and resting, lions mating, zebras fighting, buffalo having mud bath, hippo marking territory, etc… we learnt so much about animals and birds from him.
John is reliable, he prepared everything we need throughout the journey, from keeping the jeep clean, arranging lunch (with wines!) in safari, to designing routes (honour our priorities), securing our spots for hotairballoon… he made our journey so safe, smooth and memorable!
Having returned home for a week, we are already missing the African safari and thinking of going with Beyond the Plains again!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Touch Africa Tours made our African adventure one of the best trips we have ever taken. The service
Touch Africa Tours made our African adventure one of the best trips we have ever taken. The service was excellent, and the entire team worked hard to ensure we had a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer our questions. The itinerary was well planned, allowing us to enjoy beautiful destinations, exciting wildlife experiences, and local culture. Everything ran smoothly, including transportation and activities. We felt safe and well supported throughout the journey. Thank you for giving us such unforgettable memories. We highly recommend Touch Africa Tours to anyone planning an African safari.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organization with flexibility and great support
The self-drive tour was well organized, with an adequate vehicle and nice places for accommodations, and diverse things to do and see according to our wishes. In addition, the agency was really available to answer questions, organize the tour as we wished and even provide support during the tour. Very great
NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was one of the best experience of my life.
The trip was smooth, he gave me a safari hat as a gift, there was accommodation, food and a well communicated guide throughout the entire trip, I was allowed to really immerse my self in the experience and will definitely do it again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very organised and great communication!
From the moment we booked with Akondo, the communication and organisation of the trip was exceptional. Any questions we had were answered promptly and they listened to everything we wanted within our package. Once we arrived in the Serengeti, we were greeted by our extremely knowledgeable and friendly safari guide Richard. He made our trip so enjoyable and we were able to capture images and videos which we will cherish forever thanks to him. His English was brilliant and he had a great understanding of the game drives and where the likely place would be to spot specific animals. He also made sure we arrived at our lodges with enough time to fully enjoy them after each day on the safari. Thank you Richard and Akondo Adventures for a perfect honeymoon trip!
