20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exactly what we wished for
For a budget safari, this experience far exceeded our expectations. Fiona, the owner, was wonderful and maintained excellent communication throughout our trip, from before booking all the way to the end of the safari. She customized our itinerary to fit our specific needs, crafting a perfect journey tailored to what we were looking for. Amazingly, we spotted the Big 5 on the first day while traveling to our accommodation, before the safari had even officially begun! We had incredible wildlife encounters, including witnessing a cheetah hunting and killing its prey, hyenas and lions sharing a meal, and observing migrating wildebeest, among many others. Our driver Abdi was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we saw everything we wanted, and made sure we had some fab pictures to come home with. The food at each accommodation was excellent, and the campsites and hotels Fiona selected were great (though it was cold in the mornings and evenings, and the showers were chilly, but that’s all part of the experience). If we were to go on another safari, we wouldn’t hesitate to book with Fiona again. This is the most perfect trip, which fit exactly in our budget and gave us everything we expected! X
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, organised, knowledgable and friendly’
From the first communication till we were dropped off at the airport for our departure flights, we had an unforgettable experience!! George met all our requirements and Dallas, our guide, was outstanding. We visited the most beautiful places, slept in comfortable beds, ate like kings and queens and experienced everything we imagined and more. A bucketlist adventure came true because of them.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations
We did a 4-day/3-night safari in the Maasai Mara.
Anthony has been our guide for the whole tour. If we had such a great experience, it’s mostly because of him. Fun and caring, you can tell he is very experienced. We relied on him (suggestions on the best time to start the tours in the morning, suggestions on when it was best to move on to a different site) and this made the whole experience very successful. Big shoutout to Anthony! We saw zebras, giraffes, elephants, hippos, crocs, buffalos, wildbeasts, hedgehogs, hyenas, …. We saw packs of cheetas, more than once. We saw packs of lions, many times. And we saw the mighty leopard, which is very tricky to find and only with an expert guide like Anthony we could succeed in seeing it. Emotional.
Kudos also to the back office support.
Filipa supported us in the planning of the whole experience. Terrific support, we exchanged lots of emails to refine the plan according to our wishes. All very transparent, clear, and flexible according to our desires. She also remained available during the whole Safari, answering emails promptly in case of questions
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking safari experience
My 75-year-old mother and I just completed a 5-day safari with Aglow, and it was an experience beyond our wildest dreams. Our exceptional guide, John, went above and beyond to ensure we had the most memorable adventure. We were fortunate to witness all of the Big Five, along with countless other fascinating wildlife. Every detail of the safari was meticulously organized, and the accommodations and food were top-notch. As a vegetarian, I was particularly impressed by the delicious and thoughtfully prepared meals that catered to my dietary needs. The breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters made this safari an absolute must. Highly recommended!
Perfect
I had an excellent time on this trip. Elias my driver went above and beyond and was always friendly and laughing along with the group. I was travelling solo but it didn’t feel that way at all between my other traveler and all of the staff. The sights we saw were once in a lifetime too!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice Safaris planned an excellent safari trip for us!
Tanzania Choice Safaris was a great choice to plan our safari in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorogoro Crater. Brenda in the office answered all of our many questions promptly and with patience. She is American so was able to communicate with us very well. She also was responsible for choosing and booking our lodges, and they were all excellent. Apparently she tests them herself before sending her clients, and she has good taste. We liked Mara Under Canvas especially, because the location was beautiful overlooking a valley and mountains across the way. But signature was also excellent and Rhotia Lodge was lovely, too, with their beautiful gardens. Our guides, Noel and Elisante, were great and very patient with us and the kids in our extended family group of 12. We saw all the “Big 5” plus more! The trucks have a pop-up top to get an unobstructed view but also can be closed to cut down on the dust. And a cooler to keep the snacks and water cool. TCS also helped us with a few other in-country bookings, like a day at Mount Kilimanjaro, a coffee plantation tour in Arusha, and transfers and flights to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. The price was very reasonable at around $3k/person. This was my favorite vacation, and I wish I could do it again. I would choose TCS again, too.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stephen from Adventure Makers makes sure you have the best time while your goals are met.
Stephen met me at the airport, took me to my first nights accomodation, then introduced me to his crew the next day. Over the following 4 days, they guided me into Arusha National Park summitting Mt Meru on the third day. Along the way I saw heaps of wildlife, whilst being well fed and kept safe.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who was chasing an alternative experience to summiting Kilimanjaro, or who, like me, wanted a bit of climatisation before tackling the “Big One”.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dedication, dedication and more dedication
The tour itself went above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined.
Even before we had made our booking Fiona went above and beyond what could be expected from her. She was very communicative and really eager to help us with bookings and tickets for our transport. They have organised a truly special tour.
Special mentions should be given to our guide, John. Not only did he know the layout of the parks like the back of his hand he also was really knowledgeable about the wildlife and extremely dedicated to finding us the animals we were looking for. He truly deserves a special mention for all the times he went out of his way to helps.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything thoughtfully planned by professional staff and guide
The price included everything except a few beers and entrance to masi Village and boat trip which weren't expensive.
Considering that the entrance fees to the parks has increased a lot its really good value for money.
The food was good and plentiful.
Stanley our tour guide was first class and nothing was too much trouble for him.
He had a vast knowledge of the wildlife and where to locate it. I would certainly be happy to go one a tour with him again
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
really everything was perfect, the staff were very kind and always available. The places we visited were fabulous and together with my family we managed to see many animals.
