FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari good agency
We went on a 5 day safari. The agency has been very responsive at a distance. The tour was well organized at a reasonable price and we were very pleasantly surprised by the accommodations, comfortable and of good quality. Only downside: the driver was a good driver but not a guide. We had very few explanations which is a shame. We advise you to ask for a guide but may be the price will be higher. Despite everything we recommend this agency that offered us a nice stay at a good value for money.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Value Trekking Company
Climbed killi via Machame route with my 16 yo daughter for my 50th over new years eve. Chance and the Barafu Team and his crew did an amazing job of getting us to the summit despite some rain and pain. The porters deserve every cent of their tips and more for their agility, strength and singing ability. Pack good rain gear and rated sleeping bag!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guides food selection off menus in restaurants. Happy 2 weeks
Very good. The days were long and tiring but worth it
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t miss experience
I was very nervous to book what I considered such an expensive trip online, but everything was great. I usually travel alone and find my own way, but for a first trip to Africa,it was the right choice to book a tour. I booked as a single and was alone with my driver the whole time, which was ideal for me. Every hotel stayed at was spectacular, beyond my expectations. The tour was outsourced to another company, which on arrival was a disappointment, because I booked this company intentionally, but I ended up with E-Pronto and Eddy went out of his way to make sure I had a spectacular trip.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Damaraland by Heather Johnston
Namibia is more than a safari. I think I would still recommend east Africa for first timers. But Namibia was varied and amazing.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 6 day safari
All was fantastic. The driver /guide (primarily a driver) was great. Accommodation ranged from fair (permanent tents) to very good for hotel nights. "Head office" were sometimes slow to provide information, booked documents, and there were a few items that people were not sent all all - which the driver was able to sort out after phoning head office several times. I suppose the clue is in the name, "Budget safaris", I WOULD book this trip again!
CN
Fantastic budget 6 day Safari
The six day safari was just fantastic. The accommodation ranged from "fair" (permanent tents) to "very good" for a few hotel nights.
Wildlife, scenery was perfect! Transportation was also of an acceptable/good standard - driver/guide also very helpful and informative (but primarily a driver). Highlights was seeing all the "big 5' in one day!! The "central booking" office had to be constantly chased up for some of the information - but when called "budget safaris" you get what you expect I suppose. All in all, i would do the trip again!!
ES
it was a very nice experience at tremisana, great time and guides, marc’s much less nice
it is all pretty good, especially at tremisana was fantastic, amazing rangers and professional guides..lovely experience! marc’s was pretty poor
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A good break
Organization ahs been easy and well adjusted to our expectations thanks to Jolie
Good trip the driver knows the country perfectly, good time saving.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A peaceful lake with great wildlife just a couple of ours from Addis Ababa.
In the early morning the lake is at its very best. Golden light floods across the water from the hills to the East and the sky and shore line are filled with birds. Fishermen can be seen in their canoes or casting nets while standing waist deep in the water.
Situated about 160km south of Addis Ababa Lake Ziway, one of the Rift Valley lakes, is reached in around two hours by car or three by public bus. It’s a popular destination both for tourists and Ethiopians escaping the city for a few days.
The lake’s major town is called Ziway (also referred to as Zway or Batu) and is the best place to access the lake. With its wide, dusty streets, shops, restaurants and market stalls the town is a pleasant place for a stroll in the late afternoon or use the local transport which comes in the form of taxi, tuk-tuk or horse drawn cart.
Boats to access the lake can easily be rented from the hotels that line the shore or from a community run operation near the centre of town.
A typical boat trip will include time at Bird Island, as well as a cruise along the shore line to try and spot hippos in the shallows. Early morning or late afternoon is probably the best time to take to the water.
Ziway has a range of hotels to suit all budgets almost all of them with direct access to the lake and grounds that are full of birds throughout the day.
