50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful!
I’ve wanted to go on a safari since I knew what they were. I went on a 5 day trip with Bongan Safaris and loved it! I saw the Big 5 and many more. I also took a day trip to see Blyde Canyon, among other wonderful sites. Everyone I encountered in South Africa, from airport and hotel personnel to safari and game reserve employees, were so kind and helpful. This was one of my all time favorite vacations. I’d love to go back.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience. Each day was a surprise.
Tanzania was a wonderful surprise. We visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Kilimanjaro waterfalls. Each place was amazing. My husband and I went in June, and the temperature in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro can be cool early in the morning and at night. It is advisable to bring some warm clothing to avoid getting cold. If you are going to visit the Kilimanjaro or Materuni Waterfalls, I highly recommend wearing shoes suitable for walking on dirt and mud. We went after a rainy day, and it was a bit difficult to walk.
If you want to buy handicrafts, remember to negotiate the price. It is better to buy handicrafts in Arusha rather than at the roadside markets between parks. If you have time, visit the Masai Market Center.
The people are very friendly and warm.
We traveled with the agency Ngekewa Safaris, and our guide Goodlove was excellent; he took great care of us the entire time.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
it was magical
Our trip to Kruger Park was beyond what we could imagine. we stayed at Kapama private reserve. we did many safaris. we could see all the animals we wanted to see. The service, the hotel and the overall experience were excellent and above our expectations. great trip that i would recommend to everyone.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilometers of nothing and yet it's own beauty and surprises waiting for you.
We had an awesome trip. We can't say it happened just around the next corner because the roads are so straight. Yet everything was there to see. Traveling up from Windhoek to Etosha and staying in star rated lodges with excellent food and scenery, was worth the long drives. As everything was pre-booked by Secret Namibia we didn't have the hassle of finding accommodation or searching on a map for the destination as it was all set out in the itinerary. Even though it was incredibly dry there was still a beauty about the country. We'll definitely be back to see the southern areas. We'll definitely pre-book and pre pay as well. Make a booking at Joe's Beer Garden in Windhoek!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!!
There are no words to describe the amazing experience we just had with Lion King Adventures! It started with the booking process and customizing a safari that met our needs and price range. All of our preferences were met without issue. When we arrived we were taken by a driver to our first lodge which was lovely. The next day we met our guide David who was absolutely wonderful(!!!) and took great care of us over the next week. He made sure we saw the Big 5, educated us on what we were seeing and about the places we visited, kept us safe in the truck amongst other crazy drivers and worked incredibly long hours to ensure we had a trip of a lifetime. We saw so many animals - more than I ever expected. The lodges were very service oriented, though of course the rooms themselves were a bit different than what we're used to - as expected. We saw many other tour groups while on safari but we heard from some of their guests that they hadn't seen everything (especially the animals) that we did and that their guides weren't as pleasant or helpful. I have nothing but good things to say about this organization and the experience we had and would highly recommend them to anyone considering taking a safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, attentive, knowledgeable and responsiveness
We are very happy and satisfied that we picked Zohar African safaris as our tour guide for the 10 days in Africa.
We started to plan our trip in May, and reached out to multiple safaris groups, Zohar came on top in terms of responsiveness, accommodations, professionalism, and overall cost.
Over the 10 days we have moved from Amboseli to Maasai Mara to Serengenti, with 3 different drivers/guides. And special thanks to our guide, Jeffintoh and Solomon, for endless effort to search for animals in the safari, we consider we are very lucky to see the big five, lion cubs, elephant flights, serval cat and a lot more.
It is a such a lifetime experience trip and I would recommend anyone who loves animals to have a visit to African safari.
I would also highly recommend to go with Zohar team as I can feel the warm welcome, professionalism and passion for the safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shanjoy was very easy to work with and the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Communication was easy and responses were quick. They were very accommodating with our itinerary requests. Everything went smoothly (outside of a missing suitcase upon arrival, which they were very helpful in helping us retrieve from the airport). The value for the money was outstanding compared to other quotes received. One piece of feedback is that we were not made aware that we would switch guides between Kenya and Tanzania, which would have been nice to know beforehand. Overall, 5 stars, highly recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value for the money, responsive team, and great people to work with!
We had a fabulous safari! The Safari with Us staff responded promptly to emails and answered every question we had before the trip. They were reasonably priced when I compared them online, and the value of the trip itself exceeded the price. On the trip, each element (transportation, accommodation, etc.) worked smoothly and lived up to our expectations. On the game drives, we saw so many animals, and the hospitality at the lodge was incredible. Everything went so smoothly and we would repeat the trip in a heartbeat!
Noel is a fun, efficient and knowledgeable guide, who ensured our safety and experience was perfect.
Our family group traveled from the US, to South Africa, then on to Tanzania through Nairobi. The planning of the trip in the months prior smartly planned a day or so buffer in case of travel delays. Planning with TCS took place over a few weeks with choices, timing and considering all the possible things we could consider doing. Brenda quickly adjusted our itinerary as needed before finalizing our trip. Wise suggestions since group was traveling from Safari in South Africa , she planned a rest time (day and half) in case of delays or need for down time. The down time was really needed to make the Serengeti and Crater very enjoyable.
The selection of lodges along the way were all very unique and lovely. Excellent hospitality and the food was great every where we stayed. We really liked all the places we stayed so much that when we come back we will plan multiple nights the lodges. Because of travel timing we stayed only one night at a few places which made it a bit hard to really relax. We really wanted to spend time watching the wildlife and take pictures, our guide was very patient with us. He was a careful driver, trying to make us all as comfortable as possible. We did spend a lot of time in the Rover and it was well worth it. My teenage son became ill with a respiratory virus in the middle of our time in the Serengeti. Our guide and the ladies at the Kabu Kabu Tented lodge were amazingly kind and helpful. Our guide helped get us to a doctor and stayed with us while my son was treated for a high fever. The Kabu Kabu ladies brought special meals and juice for my son and words of support for his Mom. We will never forget their kindness; we felt very well taken care of. (My son recovered just fine). We so many animals, and so many species, this trip far exceeded any of our wildest expectations.
We really enjoyed the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. One day or one and a half days is good for the crater. We spent 2.5 days in the Serengeti but could have easily done 3 days. Three days is a lot of time in the Land Rover, and may not be for everyone, but there is so much to take in. We also drove from Nairobi, which we won't repeat because it is just such a long time in a vehicle, rather we will fly into Arusha. Our family was a bit intimidated planning this trip but we felt very safe the whole time with our guide. For the time and cost to fly around the globe I would absolutely recommend TZ Choice Safari to get the most out of your time in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We felt the cost of our trip with TCF was really quite reasonable. We will be back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded every expectation
This safari tour was an incredible experience that was largely due to our amazing guide and driver Lemomo. He was super friendly and informative, finding the best spots to see animals throughout our travels in Tanzania and stayed in constant communication with other drivers to stay informed on where the best locations were. My family is full of extremely picky photographers that asked Lemomo to stop abruptly and frequently in order to get the best angles and he not only did so patiently but took initiative to prioritize our wants and needs by purposefully driving to locations with prime views of the sunsets and finding the best angles to photograph animals. Additionally, when we asked if it was possible to visit a local Masai village, he efficiently and effectively organized the outing for us, making the overall experience that much better. All in all, this tour under this company was well worth the money, especially if you’re lucky enough to get a guide as amazing as Lemomo!