NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice group tour
I booked a safari with Arusha Trips in the Netherlands. They co-operated with Leon Expeditions and Inno Africa to organise my group safari. So this review is about Arusha Trips, Leon Expeditions and Inno Africa.
I really enjoyed it! 4 days, 3 nights is just perfect to see Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Not too short but also not too long. The guide Omari and the cook Bryan were FAN-TAS-TIC! With their expertise and skills they really made the trip. Staying in Mambo Hideaway Arusha is a good choice if you like to stay in a quiet area (you can easily go to the center of Arusha by local bus).
There was a problem during my trip, but communication with the tour operators was easy and good. Car breakdowns are common, and so it was during this trip. But they fixed that we were picked-up by another car.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy to organize and book our amazing adventure!
First the best...Lenchada were very easy to book with and Alex was always accommodating with communication, making plans, customizing and even helping to book our train tickets. He and his team were very easy to work with. The price was very competitive and we were all happy with our budget accommodations. The various booking agents seem to subcontract to different drivers that coordinate to transport clients that are staying at a variety of locations and have booked with different agents. This would be fine as we knew this was not a private booking but our only complaint would be that the advertised vehicle was not our transport and we were very crowded with 8 passengers rather than the 7 maximum. We spent many hours in the jeep and unfortunately it was very old and uncomfortable with inadequate suspension and no padding on the seats. I had a variety of bruises from being banged around in a crowded vehicle. This wouldn't have been an issue if all of the vehicles were in such poor condition but there were many jeeps that looked much more comfortable. Our driver/guide was wonderful and tried his best to make sure we had some amazing experiences and juggle the needs and wants of a very mixed group of passengers. The co-ordination of drop-offs, pick-ups, and trying to please everyone led to some stress but in the end Dickson tried his best to make everyone happy. We had an amazing time and are now laughing about the hiccups. If you are realistic about your expectations for a budget safari than I would recommend Lenchada.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
Our driver Kevin was the nicest guy. <3
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IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari with Professional Operators
Kenyan Safari
We planned 2 night in MasaiMara with stay at Lenchada camp, third day in Nakuru to see flamingos with stay at Buraha Zenoni and Finally Naivasha boat ride and Hells gate visit with stay at Dove Nest Resort. Assigned guide cum driver was Mr. Dickson
Positive experience: All staffs including our guide cum driver were professionals and helpful. We could spot all the top 5 animal right near without any issues, animal knowledge and MasaiMara place knowledge of Mr. Dickson was outstanding. Our team were well connected and nice. Mr. Dickson explained the plan every time we stopped and it was healthy.
Stay at Lenchada camp was good, clean and no mosquitoes or flies.
Nakuru visit was worth too with flamingoes, Rhinos etc. stay and good at Buraha was excellent too.
Naivasha was excellent with its boat ride with wide variety of birds, Hippos etc. Boat driver John was very friendly. Whereas Hells gate was not upto what they say, except if we could see steam coming out of ground in a nearby point and waterfall.
Areas of improvement : Mr. Dickson had lot of connections all across these places and getting incessant calls which was slightly annoying though he was asking us are you ok?
Some small changes in the plan was bit annoying too.
Dove Nest stay in Naivasha was terrible due to lack of cleanliness and I got food poison too.
Cost of souvenirs were extremely overpriced in the tourist locations whereas we found the same at 10% of its price in a best shop in Galleria Mall at Nairobi further low at Masai Market near diamond Plaza in Nairobi. Mr. Dickson informed the price would be around 50% of what they say but in reality less than 10%.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good agency
The organization went well. The safari also where we met a lot of animals. Camp Bastian is perfect for one night with very good food. Despite everything, we were a little disappointed by the guide who, from 4 p.m., seemed to want to put an end to the game drive when we wanted to enjoy it a little longer. Otherwise good agency.
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CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 day private Safari
We just finished a 5 day private Safari. Planning with Hillary was seamless and we really appreciated his recommendation to spend 2 nights in the Serengeti instead of 1. We loved the Ang’ata camps in the Serengeti and Ngorongo. Max our driver was organized and with such long days and so much to see he always had us on schedule. We had a great time with Max, saw the big 5 and so much more…... thanks for the memories!
340/100 minimum
SY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was organised and good
It was a really awesome experience i had we catch so much unforgettable moments with wildlife
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They did everything to make us have a good time....and we did.
Raymond is the guy.. He knows everyone, stopped to talk and phone and chat with all the other guides.
We were often first to a kill, and when a few other trucks turned up we went..
I did think that 7 days was too much. We did masai mara day 1&2, day 3 in Naivasha and the 4th in Nakuru, back to Hells Gate on day 5.bit then one of the tram fell sick so we dropped out..
Robert was good and managed the poorly guy around keeping the safari going for the others..
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania is a Country of Many6 Contrasts
I ventured to Tanzania to work with a NGO and develop a proposal to help build sustainable food security for women and youth.
The countryside is impressive as is the work ethic of the people. I was especially intrigued by the customs and the value placed in livestock ownership.
I toured most of the country and am fascinated by its true potential to become a major African nation.
Travellers should bring an extra article of clothing to leave behind. It will be really appreciated by a recipient.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Mikumi National Park by V.P. (Vince) Mayne
Near the end of the dry season, most water holes attract few animals.