A great programme and superb service at affordable rates
The administrative arrangements for our tour, from the 16th to the 19th of October were excellent. The agent who sold us the package was very helpful, and Mr Richard thoughtfully saw us the hotel in Arusha when we arrived on the 15th night. The driver Frank and his assistant were skilled and thoughtful, and the arrangements for food and accommodation most satisfactory. The programme was tight but we were very lucky to see all sorts of wild life, lions and elephants at very close quarters, including the fomer hunting and with two delightful cubs who put on a gala performance: cheetah and leopard and flamingo at reasonable distances, hippos wallowing and hyenas with prey, and lots of birds and deer and zebras and giraffes, the last once in a group of 80 which I gather is most unusual.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of my life
Everything about this trip was amazing! The group experience, the porters and the guides where so good and added to the experience as they were so professional and upbeat throughout the climb, particularly our head guide Epa! He was so happy and upbeat he really made a positive atmosphere and boosted morale even when we were all at our most exhausted state. We wanted for nothing whilst climbing everything was set up ready for us as we arrived into camp. I really can't recommend these guys enough! The only people I'd climb with in future if I ever did it again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing safari company which plays a big role in giving back to the community.
We have been recommending our SIC volunteers to go on safari with Jackpots for more than two years. None of our volunteers has come back and complained about anything. Amazing Amazing!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional game drive in Kilima Camp in Masai Mara
We enjoyed so much (2 couples) what Laurence prepared for us for our safari in the Masai Mara. We flew from Ukunda the 17th of October to Masai Mara with Mombasa Air to spend 4 days and 3 nights at Kilima Camp, near Olololo gate. We get the chance to stay up a hill with an unbelievable sightseeing of the Mara. We get the chance to see 4 Rhinos and many family of lions. We just missed the leopard but we had a very great moment. Back to Diani with full of images and thank you Laurence to choose for us this camp. Everything was absolutely perfect.
We hope to come back very soon with other friends.
Do not hesitate to make your safari with En Safari.
SE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best planned journey I have ever exterienced
We were an extended family of six people and all of us were experienced travellers. I was responsible for the booking and to my great relief everyone was extremely satisfied. We planned the safari in close contact with our guide Tony and he managed to fit all we wanted to do into the two weeks we booked. Tony was an excellent guide, great fun and very well organised. His knowledge of animal, especially birds, was fantastic and he could always answer our questions. The accomodation was superbly situated, the food was good and the gorillas, elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, leopards, monkeys, buffaloes, chimps etc were exactly where we were!
Beautiful Scenery, Unbelievable Animal Hub.
Its true most travelers have no notion of the beauty that lies in Tanzania. To be honest, I too didn’t know until I was invited on a trip to Tanzania and we were hosted by Asante Tanzania Safaris. Anybody who needs more comfort and luxury should go for lodges, there are pretty much affordable lodge accommodation but you need to confirm in advance especially if you plan to visit during the peak season.
The position of our country makes us hear what I can refer to as very little to nothing about Tanzania hehee. However brief or short the time was, we had very pleasant moments and recommend Asante Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant Management
Well multilingual personnels, equipped with problem solving abilities
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service; great safari; great guides!
We booked very spontaneously a little 3-day Safari (starting from Arusha to Tarangire Nationalpark, then to Ngorongoro Crater, then Lake Manyara National Park). We had a great guide (and also safe driver), excellent accomodation (Panorama Campsite - amazing view) and overall a great time on safari. The service round the trip was super, starting with organising vegetarian meals (which were also fine!) to driving us through Arusha and picking us up directly at the bus station, so we never felt lost :)
After the safari we booked another local tour, and it was just like the same: great guide, great tour, great time. We spent a day walking through a village nearby, seeing local projects and eating local food.
After that, they even helped us booking our next flight.
Overall: Excellent, big recommendation!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience with a travel agency ever.....
As a woman travelling alone to two new countries – Uganda and Rwanda – on the continent also quite new to me, I spent a lot of time looking for the right travel agency to organize my trip. More, I had two weeks to spend there flying from faraway (the U.S.) and I wanted to see “absolutely everything”, setting my expectations very high.
Encounter Africa Safaris in Uganda was an excellent choice! The Agency answered my numerous questions, advised me on the destinations, and at the end even reversed the order of the trip I wanted to take to accommodate my schedule. I took my trip in October’14 during the time when some tourist were cancelling their bookings in fear of Ebola, but I discussed that issue with the Agency and educated myself to be assured that there was no reason to postpone my trip. There was none.
It was the best trip of my life! I don’t expect to ever be able to top my meeting with the mountain gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda with any other experience in the future! It was very thrilling and humbling at the same time! I spent most of the two weeks in Uganda, which is a beautiful country full of wildlife and gorgeous scenery.
Tolbert Guma, my guide from Encounter Africa Safaris who also drove me the entire 1760 kilometers did all possible so I could indeed see “absolutely everything” I wanted and even more than that. I got to know him as a very knowledgeable guide, an excellent driver (on both sides of the road!), and as a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip in the world of the lion king.
I travelled on my owned to Kenya this summer and loved it. I was paired with people my age and who had similar interests. Young, fun, smart people from all over the world. Everything was awesome, guie, food, tours. Got to see the big 5 and so much more. Got to be close to all the animals roaming freely in the Masai Mara, meet people and stay in decent places.
Logistically, it wasn't perfect, but you can roll with the situations.
Loved it and David made it really simple and was very responsive.
Highly recommend them.