LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very poor organization- not recommended
I recently concluded a 3 days safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I have booked a mid range safari - lodge stay.
The Organization of the safari was very poor. Firstly, the operator did not explain to us that the transfer was included from and to the airport in ANY date, not only the start and end data of the safari, which made us spend over 80 euros in taxi for no reason.
Secondly, we booked a lodge stay and we were in the car with other 5 customers who booked public camp stays ( lower price range). Even if we paid more, we had less privileges than they. Firstly they were in accommodations very close to the finish point of the game drive. On the contrary, the operator booked us lodges that were located over 1hr from the camp, so we had to wake up at least 2hrs before the people staying in public camp and spend at least 2 extra hours/day in the car just from/to de lodge, which was very tiring. In addition, the car was always FULLY packed with camping equipment, including equipment for the cook which served mainly the camping folks, which made the ways very uncomfortable. For that reason, our car was VERY slow, as it was very heavy. Also, having the camp people together with lodge people caused many useless and unnecessary stops on the way, to pick up equipment, pick up the food, the cook, drop him off, and many others. We stayed up to 1 hr from our safari time just waiting for the camping people.
In general it was very “free style”, not organized so I would not recommend Everlasting safari for your safari in Tanzania if you want a stress free and comfortable experience as this was for sure not the case for us. The safari if self was good but this is mainly because the park themselves provide the environment and entertainment.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was good organised and they were very helpfull with our plans afterwards with our trip
The trip was great. We have seen a lot of animals. The driver Caxtone was always in time. A great experience.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely recommend Namnyak as a very responsible tour operator.
4 day journey in Kenya first day Nairobi Giraffe Center & 3 day Masai Mara. Our 3 day Masai Mara adventure was everything well planned and wonderfully organized by Namnyak Tours. Our guide was very skilled. The peaceful landscapes and unexpected wildlife sightings made every day special. Sharing the experience with friends made it even more memorable. A trip we’ll definitely remember for a long time.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
We start the Tour in the morning with the pick up in our resort at 4:00 o’clock and then the driver leave us at the airport where we take a flight to Mikumi Park.
We choose to do the safari privatly and the guide was very kind. We sow so many animal and for me was the first experience as safari. Also the lunch was very tipical and wild. After many many photos we took the flight at 3:30 pm to come back.
I appreciate the organization and the smile about each one.
Thank you for this amazing experience
CZ
50-65 years of age
Is good
Thé Safar was very amazing we Saw thé Big five our guide Gilbert Is most intelligence And Smart je know every thing
I that Is thé part i enjoy If you need thé best experance asking for
Génius Gilbert
Hakuna Marata🤗
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely tour
We decided to use a tour even tho Victoria Falls is easy to do self guided - it was a great decision - Sunshine was funny, friendly and knowledgeable and made it a lovely experience for our group!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience from Start to Finish
We booked our safari with Daniel, and communication was smooth from the beginning. He tailored the itinerary to our needs and wishes, and we visited Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. The lodges and hotels recommended by Daniel were all great and definitely contributed to making the overall experience even better.
We had an amazing safari experience with Francis, who made our trip even more enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information about life in Kenya, local customs, and wildlife. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals and their behaviour. While we were in the parks, he often anticipated their movements and knew where to position the vehicle to give us the best possible view. He always made sure we had a great angle to watch the animals and take good photos, which made the game drives even more special. Thanks to him, we were also lucky enough to see all of the Big Five!
Francis was punctual every single day and always arrived at the agreed time. One detail that really stood out to us was how clean he kept the car, especially considering how dusty it gets after the game drives.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, well organized and absolutely unforgettable safari experience!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Kibo Mawenzi Safaris and were very satisfied with the entire tour. Everything was perfectly organized, and the communication beforehand was excellent and very reliable. The service was professional and friendly, and we always felt well taken care of. The safari itself was unforgettable and exceeded our expectations. We can highly recommend this tour operator and would definitely book with them again! 🐘🦁🌿
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t have asked for more!
I got in touch with John from Serengeti Wildlife Safaris as we had a smaller budget and what we were after was quite specific. John was amazing and worked back and forth with me to curate our perfect Tanzania safari. John greeted us himself personally at the airport and treated us to lunch on our first day when we were hungry from travel. The nights we were booked for lodges they were extremely clean and comfortable with hot water and great amenities. The nights we spent in tented camps were budget options but again very clean and comfortable. The food on safari was a highlight and our chef travelled with us throughout. Our safari car was clean and well maintained. The guides throughout the tour were excellent- very knowledgeable, excellent drivers and just made everything so enjoyable! Special shoutout to Eric who seemed to get us in the perfect spot for photos and sightings every time! We spotted the Big 5 along with many other amazing animals.
We couldn’t believe the value for money when it was all over. Absolutely the experience of a lifetime and I would highly recommend John and his team!
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip We're Already Planning to Repeat
I put off writing this review for a while, mostly because I wasn't sure I could do Compass Odyssey justice. Our family of four had our South Africa holiday organised by them, and it's hard to put into words how much of a difference that made.
From the start, they were extraordinarily helpful in guiding us through every decision, especially the safari. There are so many options, and left to our own devices we would never have landed on the one they proposed for us. It turned out to be a perfect match, tailored to exactly what our family wanted without us even fully knowing how to ask for it.
What stood out most was how they made us feel like their only client. Planning a trip like this comes with real pressure, dozens of moving parts, logistics across a foreign country, matching everyone's interests, but Compass Odyssey carried all of that so we didn't have to.
Once we were in Cape Town, our guides Tim and Garth were exceptional. Their knowledge added a whole extra layer to the trip, the kind of detail and context you simply don't get without the right people showing you around.
Behind the scenes, Darren at Odyssey was incredibly responsive throughout, which matters more than you'd think when you're travelling somewhere as far-flung as Africa. Any question, any last-minute concern, he was on it.
My husband and I went into this thinking it would be our "once in a lifetime" trip. We were wrong. We're already planning to go back, and when we do, it will be with Compass Odyssey.