65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A place for someone who is looking for an excellent safari experience
Our children had been worried when the brochure described the accommodation as "tented". They needn't have been worried, not many tents include a very comfortable double bed, a good side bathroom (though an outside shower was a surprise) and its own plunge pool. The "tent" was extremely private being set in its own wooded area, the only visitors being the nyala and wart hogs which unconcernedly wandered past.
The ranger we had for the game drives was top-notch. He and his fellow rangers obviously kept track of all the animals on the reserve and we saw a good selection on each drive. However he was also very knowledgeable about the environment as well, stopping to show us interesting plants, birds and smaller animals as well as the "big five".
The only downside was the restaurant in the evening, service wasn't all it could have been and the food presented wasn't what I would have expected from somewhere with Shamwari's reputation.
If you want an excellent safari experience then Shamwari is definitely the place to go, but go on the understanding that the restaurant service might not be of the best.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Colin
We also visited Pumba Game Reserve. This was smaller and didn't have the range of animals that Shamwari had. The accommodation was luxurious and the restaurant was good, but the guide was nowhere near as good as Shamwari.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
There is cheetah!
Amazing! Masai Mara is a dream place to be, definetly returning.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good!
Norelle is polite and efficient . She gived us all the advice and information we needed and is able to solve all our doubts and problems. She is very patient and punctual. The website is simple to understand and navigate.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ir was a really great adventure,beautifull spots and a good guide.
That was very good. Beautifull places to stay.
Online THE night safari was too long. That was 3 hours.
Special THE Serengetti camp was great. Into THE wilderness.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Vals Getaway
I traveled with Helinas Safaris with my Girlfriend to Mombasa for Valentines. The Helinas Staff were very friendly making sure to organize every detail as per my specification. the whole trip was very good, and whenever I called in for help I would get an immediate response from the main office. Well done Helinas, I am definitely traveling with you again.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari trip and Kilimanjaro trekking was wonderful
Five months ago I was in Tanzania and I did Mount Kilimanjaro trekking as well as I did two days safari trip in Manyara National park and Serengeti National Park.
For Mount Kilimanjaro I used Lemosho route, am not aware about other route but the tour company which organised our tour suggested this route because they had a group which was going by that day. After Mount Kilimanjaro I did two days safari in Manyara and Serengeti. Enosa Expeditions is a company which organised my tour and they did everything for me including booking for hotel and accommodation was very nice, they had good tour guides. I would like to compliment them because they are so professionals.
I like to advice other guys not to be scared to do Mount Kilimanjaro trekking because is not difficult as other people think. The most important thing is to get good tour company
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Time
We had a 8 day Kenya + Tanzania safari booked through Amazing Memories in July 2015 and we highly recommend them, especially for safaris in Kenya. The correspondence before the safari was great and the total price was definitely competitive. The lodges in both Kenya and Tanzania were as good as we could've asked for. Our driver in Kenya was Joseph and he was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Our luggage was lost flying into Nairobi and we spent the first 5 days with a single outfit, but Amazing Memories did their best to help us. Ann from Amazing Memories went to the airport multiple times to deal with incompetent airport agents when we were were in Tanzania for us, and collected our luggage to be delivered when we crossed back into Kenya. Overall the customer service was great.
Our only problem was in Tanzania, where the 4-day portion was subcontracted to a Tanzanian company. The car was very old and it broke down frequently, the driver was horrible, we felt unsafe the whole time. We told Ann about it and she sounded surprised, I don't think Amazing Memories had direct influence on it, going forward hopefully they will do business with another company.
Overall we were highly satisfied with Amazing Memories, they genuinely tried to make us have a great time. Just beware of complex itineraries with multiple countries, if I do it again I'd deal with each company directly in the separate countries.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari Planners
keep the good work you are on point i cant fail to recommend you to a friend
OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour Company for a great safari!
From the first email until my arrival I felt comfortable with Terminal Tours. They answered every question I had and came across as very trustable. I went on the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru 4day/ 3 night safari and thoroughly enjoyed it. You do have to transfer a deposit beforehand but that's nothing to worry about. I was met at the airport by Debbie and Nelson and then taken to the minibus where it picked up lots of other tourists too. The driver/guide was very helpful and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend booking a safari with them. He was able to tell us all about the animals and spot lots too. We saw all of the Big 5 and it was so surreal. I had a great time staying with the Maasai Tribe too who were very welcoming! Thank you Terminal Tours :)