35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mansoor was excellent in every way--friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and a great driver!
My brother and I did a custom safari tour and gorilla treking with Golden Rwanda Safaris and I cannot reccomend it strongly enough! Frank (the owner) was great--he was communicative by email and WhatsApp and we were even able to speak to him over the phone (wifi call via WhatsApp). I must admit we were a bit nervous when we had to wire money to a stranger in another country but Frank stayed in constant communication with us and really delivered on everything he said he would. Also i will say that at first we thought it was a bit expensive, but after the experience I must admit that it was a great value and I definitely got my money's worth!!
Here is a breakdown of what we got for our price (about 5000 per person):
A driver who picks you up from the airport and drives you around to all your places (basically a personal chauffeur), nice(!!) hotel accommodations for 8 nights where either all or some meals included, gorilla permit (when we went these cost about 1500 per person), and park entrance fees. Here is what we did on our trip:
When we arrived, we were met at the airport by our guide, Mansoor. He drove us to our first hotel in Kigali which was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed (Serena-breakfast included). The next day Mansoor drove us around Kigali where we visited the genocide museum and some local markets. The next day Mansoor drove us into the mountains to do our gorilla trekking and we stayed at the beautiful 5 volcanoes lodge (all meals included here). The next morning we hiked into the rain forest and literally hung out with a family of gorillas for an hour--it was incredible!!!! When we got back to the hotel the porters took off our gators and our shoes and rubbed our feet!!!!!!! I don't know if you'll get this service too but man...and I think they have other massage and spa treatment you can pay for as well. The next day we drove to Akagera park and went on a sunset boat ride on one of the lakes in the south, which was nice (and included in price). We stayed at ruziza lodge which was beautiful, but right on the water which means it was a little buggy (bring mosquito repellant!). Here all meals were included. Then we moved north through the park towards our next hotel, the kerenga bush camp looking for animals along the way. Along the way we picked up a field guide (not included--120$ for 3 days) Sandrine and she was amazing!!! She was super knowledgeable about the park and she spotted so many animals that we definitely would have missed otherwise. Over the course if 3 days in the park we saw many animals including 4 if the "big 5": Buffalo, rhino, lion, and elephant (we did not see any leopards). We also saw tons of giraffes, zebras, hippos, and antelope, and we even saw a crocodile and a black mamba snake (from the safety of our safari truck!) All meals were included at kerenga bush camp including a packed lunch when you're on safari! We also went on a really cool night safari (also included!). Afterwards Mansoor drove us back to Kigali for the night, them dropped us at the airport to catch our flight home.
This was the trip of a lifetime and worth every single penny I spent (including all the tipping...be ready for that and don't be stingy!!)
One last thing I will say: everybody we met: our driver Mansoor, Frank, all the staff at every hotel or restaurant, the guides and and trackers on every trek or safari, everbody was super super friendly and nice and always made us feel very welcomed and at home. Rwanda is a super special place and I highly reccomend it for everyone to visit and I highly highly highly recommend that you hire Frank's Golden Rwanda Safaris to arrange everything for you! You will not be disappointed!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience, with a tremendous Smile
We had an incredible six day safari with our awesome guide Libe. He knew just where to go to see the animals. He soon realised that we absolutely loved elephants and went out of his way to keep finding them for us - we felt so lucky! With him, we saw the Big 5 between Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We witnessed the wildebeest crossing of the Mara (with one poor fellow having a one-sided meeting with a croc) - something we have longed to see for years. All of the accommodation that Serengeti Smile arranged was brilliant, with lovely kind staff who were so keen to make sure you enjoyed everything. The food was all great -we loved opening our lunch boxes every day to see what treats were in store! All in all, a faultless experience from start to finish. Libe and Serengeti Smile are highly, highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Image Travel Ltd. is a premier travel company specializing in East Africa safaris.
We had an incredible East Africa safari in Kenya and Tanzania booked through Image Travel Ltd. in June-July 2024. The company is headed by Mr. Mwanje Athuman, who met us in Nairobi before the trip began and at the end of the trip as we headed home. The lodges and camps were absolutely excellent, offering top-notch amenities and breathtaking views that made the experience truly unforgettable! The only area for improvement would be the safari vehicles, which could use some enhancements for better comfort and reliability. Despite this minor issue, everything else was great-from the well-organized itinerary to the knowledgable guides. Overall, I highly recommend Image Travel Limited for a memorable East African adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I’ve been going to Tanzania for 15 years and this crew is the best
Iza and the whole crew at adventure Discover Tanzania are the best! I’ve been working with them for over 15 years to lead groups of different sizes of Kilimanjaro, all around Tania, visiting schools, aids, orphanages, making films, and of course, on safari. This year I got to go with just my son on a special trip for his birthday. Octavian our guide was simply fantastic. He made everything perfect for us. I would recommend no other if you are planning a trip to see one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesionalism and experience
We were a group of 50 tourists using Afrishare for different safaris to various places and of durations from 2 to 5 days and we were all well beyond satisfied.
Personally I enjoyed the benefits of a very experienced guide on a two day trip to Tarangire and Ngorogoro. His profesionalism resulted in a magical half our alone for me and my group with an elephant herd.
The staff are friendly and easy going and eager to please and to give the customer great experiences of african wildlife.
I highly recommend AfriShare and will absolutely use them again next time I visit Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly,did reply promptly to my questions,did try to get us the best accomodations.Thank you Mwang
Communications regarding iternary visas,payment and lodging were done well initially. Mwange Athuman (tour operator)was very friendly and did meet us on arrival.which put our group at ease.We had excellent lodgings and food throughout our 14 day trip,We did see the famous five .I think we needed better day by day itineraries,told the night before,so the next day would go smoothly.We needed better transportation as our land cruiser had a breakdown twice and needed 1/2 day for repair.We had excellent guides on some days and sometimes not.I would definitely recommend Image travels but with more reliable vehicles
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforegettable Experience with Safari Soles -Once in a lifetime!
Our recent tour in Tanzania with Safari Soles was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized. Before our four-day Safari, we had a fantastic one-day hike to the Materuni Waterfalla and explored the hot springs in Moshi, which set the tone for our adventure. During our four-day Safari, we were treated to delicious hot meals, and of course, drinks were always prepared. All the accommodations we stayed were special, featuring local elements and were very comfortable, making our stay more enjoyable.
A special shoutout to our amazing guides, Frank who guided us to the hiking tour on the second day, and Chris who was the best Safari guide! Chris always went beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience, spotting wildlife and sharing interesting things and the animals and their habitats.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
We booked the 5days/4 nights safari tour with African Big Cats Safaris and I can only recommend this company. The choice, quality and level of service of each accommodation were above and beyond my expectations. We were lucky to be guided by Elias who took us to the best spots while making sure we were safe at all times. The importance of having an experienced and professional guide for this type of adventure cannot be stressed enough, and ours did not come short. Strongly recommend
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enriching experience made possible by our outstanding guides!
Our trip to Tarangire, Serengeti, Arusha, Moshi, and points inbetween was so well curated that we felt like royalty! Our group of 9 adults didn't have to worry about a thing over 10 days of travel to 6 different lodging locations! Our guides Kakasii and Momo were so knowledgeable about the animals' habits, traditional Maasai life, and how to navigate the crazy roads that we just had to show up on time, ask questions, and be ready to eat! Once we observed some of the other safari trucks out in the bush we realized just how engaging and skilled our guides were. I believe that each one of us formed bonds that we will never forget! You may only get to safari in Africa once in a lifetime and Tanzania Choice Safari will make sure that trip is as smooth and enchanting as you could hope for!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organization, knowledgeable and fun guides
Still in the middle of my holidays, MoAfrica is doing a great Job on all ends.
Perfect communication when booking, timely pickups for transportation and tours as well having knowledgeable guides.
Especially the Full Day Kruger Tour was a highlight: Lambs was an outstanding and entertaining guide, bringing us the wildlife much closer!