AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience with Colors of Africa
Our experience with Colors of Africa was nothing short to amazing! From my very first interactions with the staff, everybody was professional, clear in communication and responsive.
We wanted to customize our 8days tour to visit the specific locations and follow a clear schedule. Our person of contact, Justin Rasel, accommodated all our requests while at the same time offering guidance regarding what is feasible in our initial plans and what could be improved. This worked perfectly and we had a great tour.
We chose the following tour plan:
Safari: Arusha (1night) -> Serengeti (2nights at Safari Heaven) + Ngorongoro -> Arusha (1night) ->
Hiking/Chasing Waterfals/Other: Kilimanjaro: Marangu Gate + Materuni Waterfal (Moshi 2nights at Brubru Lodge) -> Kilimanjaro Airport Area (Airport Planet Loge)
Special mention to:
- Mr. Norton - our safari guide, very patient and accommodating, with lots of experience in driving around the safari and lots of knowledge about animals
- Alan - our guide around Kilimanjaro: very pleasant and easy going guy, friendly and accommodating, offering solutions to our queries
- Kesy - our mountain guide, very friendly and helpful in hiking the mountain
- Joseph - manager at Safari Heaven, very professional, we especially enjoyed his stories about animal encounters
Below the interested reader can find out travel plan of our trip:
day0. Landed in Arusha in the afternoon.
day1. Started the Safari the second day at 7am, travelled to Serengeti via the Manyara Region and through Ngorongoro, admiring the breathtaking view of the crater from a viewpoint. We continued with a 2-3h game view in Serengeti. Then we checked in at Safari Heaven, beautiful lodge in the middle of the nature, yet with all the amenities and comfort of a hotel and very welcoming staff.
day2. Game drive through Serengeti. back at Safari Lodge.
day3. Left Serengeti, visited the Ngorongoro crater. Amazing wildlife, unique scenery, both short grass environment and jungle, surrounded by a circular mountain cliff and with a vast lake in the middle. Back to Arusha.
day4. Short hike on Kilimanjaro, until the base camp where hikers on the way to the top stop. Quite fun, recreative, less intense than the safari, total different to the savanah and Ngorongoro environment. If you want to experience the jungle while hiking and feeling the fresh air of the mountain, this could be a good option. We stayed the night at Brubru Lodge in Moshi. Quite a cozy place, with a nice yard with flowers, vegetation and swimming pool.
day5. Materuni waterfall. It was great walking through the treks all the way to one of Afirca's tallest waterfalls, meeting locals and enjoying a unique coffee-making experience: from peeling the coffee bean to roasting and having the coffee. The locals were VERY welcoming and we had fun dancing and singing with them as part of the coffee making ceremony. Back to Brubru Lodge.
day6. Much fun in visiting Serval Wildlife and feeding, interacting and taking pictures with herbivores like: giraffes, one of the biggest antelopes (Eland, Greta Kudu), zebras, etc. The fun continued at Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs. Quite a raw natural pool with spring water. Then we went to Airport Planet Lodge, near the Kilimanjaro Airport.
day7. Last day we chilled at the place, contemplating about our trip, planning or next dream safari...
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My incredible first time in East Africa
I had the best time. I decided on this on a whim and Kimberly came through. She even greeted us at the entrance of the national park with refreshments for the trip. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. I will definitely go again
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick to respond and easy to communicate, very informative and flexible with the planning
It was my first time travelling to Kenya and going on an African wildlife safari. Elizabeth from Elwama Tours was very responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, easy to communicate with and could answer all the questions I had as a solo traveller. She arranged a two-night safari tour for me in the beautiful Amboseli National Park, including the transportation from Nairobi to the park and back. She was also able to arrange everything to meet my needs, such as travelling by train from Nairobi to Emali instead of by car. Everything was taken care of and went very smoothly thanks to her tips and planning. I strongly recommend working with Elwama Tours for anyone who wishes to travel in Kenya.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Soul of Madagascar Tours
We had an amazing 11-day trip in Madagascar with Soul of Madagascar Tours, exploring both the East and West of this beautiful country. Everything was well-organized, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Our guides, Joushia and Nandrianina, were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made every part of the journey enjoyable and informative. A special thanks also to Rivo, our driver, who was not only professional and skilled but also made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip.
The car was very comfortable, which made the long drives pleasant and relaxing. Every day was filled with unforgettable sights and experiences from lush rainforests to breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife.
We were so happy with our trip and truly grateful for the warmth and care we received. Thank you, Soul of Madagascar Tours, for making this a trip of a lifetime!
Highly recommended!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing safari satisfing all our fantasy about Africa
We just had a great 10D/9N honey moon trip with Shanjoy. They customised our trip according to our requirments by taking us to Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Amboseli, covering Kenya and Tansania. Thanks to Shanjoy's ability which can operate in both countries, they transported and helped us switch cars twice across borders smoothly.
For our guides, Patrick2 in Kenya is a great guide. He was patient, knowledgable about all animals and had a good sence of boundary. We learned a lot animal facts from him which really broadened our knowledge.
The accomodation was good and the food was beyond our expectations. Except 1night in the camp in Serengeti, there was a total blackout the whole night because of a power failure. We had dinner with only 2 candles in the dark, couldn't charge our phone and cameras, and no shower since no electricity for hair dryer. And the camp didn't do anything to make up for this. It was a very unpleasant night.
For the animals, we saw all big5 and ugly5 and even one cheetah hunting scene. Since it was low season, there were very few cars and tourists on the road and didn't have to wait for longtime to take close look on animals. This experience was quite good.
So that's our feelings about this trip. Hope we can came back later in the future.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife photography's paradise!
I'm a wildlife photographer, and this 8-day trip was like a dream come true. The baobab trees of Tarangire, the view of Lake Manyara, and the stunning setting of Ngorongoro Crater - all were great for photography. Capturing the action of crocodiles in Grumeti was a huge success. Thank you so much to Seven Wonders Safaris for such a wonderful safari experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in East Africa
We had an excellent private tour with Gosheni in May.
Smooth communication with Herman in rates inquiry and his quick responses and well understanding of every request impress me a lot. That makes me decided to go booking with Gosheni finally.
Our guide Andrew is quite polite and considerate, organized everything for us in 7 days safari trip. We did not expect to see so many animals in raining season, but Andrew help us find lots of animals separately or in group moving in national parks, shared story about their interesting behavior with his knowledge and experience, we even saw cheetah hunting, lion feeding etc. and lucky enough to see at least 10 black Rhino in Ngorongoro crater. In last day of Serengeti, Andrew surprise us to hold a small farewell ceremony to Serengeti, what a romantic guy he is. How important to have a good guide accompany, not only have sweetheart in protecting animal in wild but also have the ability of taking good care of his guest throughout the whole trip
Highly recommend Gosheni & Andrew Steven as the guide for your next trip to Tanzania
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best value for money safari!
Had a great time for my safari! I would recommend Viva Safari to anyone who wants a value for money safari experience. Viva Safaris provide excellent customer service and made sure their customers get their moneys worth.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The services of this travel agency have changed my perception of Africa
The cost-effectiveness is very good. I thought it would be a cheap group, so I didn't have any expectations. But the actual experience was very good. Every itinerary was arranged very thoughtfully and thoughtfully, with good safety. The service staff had a very easy-going attitude, which made people feel happy both physically and mentally
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is beyond expectations.
Dosasha is a very conscientious agency. One day, I complained to them that there were too many people in the vehicle. The next day, I was transferred to a new vehicle with only two people. They are very efficient. Also, their prices are very competitive.