35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, I would choose them again
Our experience with It started in Africa was excellent. We prepared the trip 3 months before, I made changes to the suggested scheme and they agreed without any problem.
They asked me for an advance deposit, with a prior online contract, I asked to have a guide in Spanish and they gave it to me. Regarding the price, it was excellent, the cheapest I found.
The day arrived, they picked us up at the airport for an additional fee (it is 1 hour away from Arusha), they were punctual, the next day the tour began, Martin as driver and Masei as guide in Spanish. Both were friendly, attentive, super responsive, they also gave us a private cook for us alone who stayed at the campsite to give us excellent elaborate meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, he was also super friendly and introspective.
Regarding Martin (driver) I must say that his interest in seeing the animals and looking for the best positions was noted, he is a human GPS inside the parks that are enormous, he never stopped driving and asking us at all times if we were satisfied, safe and if all was well. We were able to see the big 5 and it was thanks to him
Masei (guide in Spanish) is Masai and gave us good information about animals and the Masai also collaborated with photos, super friendly.
There was good communication with the company at all times, before, during and after, where they showed interest in meeting us, they invited us to a bar to have feedback and we had a few beers.
Without a doubt, I would choose the company again for its good prices and communication and the same safari team, they are already missed, good people.
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LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect operator and services.
We had an amazing, very interesting safari experience with Kikitu. He is attractive and experienced guide with great sence of humor. At safari we saw a lot of wild animals, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, hienas, baboons, bufallos, ostriches, zebras, hippos. We do not have any objections about our tour. Best recomendations.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vincent was positive, professional, knowledgeable and delightful.
We had a great experience with Makario Safari, and I would highly recommend. From the start, they were timely and helpful in their email responses. Vincent was our guide, and he was excellent. He was affable and knowledgeable. We didn’t use it, but we were surprised that the vehicle had wifi! It was also well stocked with water, and the food was great. I was excited for the birdwatching on the boat ride, but we saw a lot of amazing large animals, too! And of course throughout the drive as well. This was a high quality tour, and a highlight of my two weeks in Rwanda.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience / perfect experience
Anna, it was excellent… she was not on the safari, but the communication was always very good! The safari, the truth is that I am not a fan of animals, but it was fantastic! I highly recommend it and anna was very helpful at all times! God was also very good and attentive, he is a guide for the city who works with Anne… he took me to see the waterfall and the hot spring that I also recommend, the coffee plantation did not drive me crazy, but it is close to the waterfall!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and knowledgeable- a wonderful trip!
I had a wonderful trip in Rwanda and Uganda. PearlAfric were responsive to all of my questions and incredibly helpful. During the tour my guide Hannington was wonderful. I learnt a huge amount from him including about all the animals and birds I encountered. I could not have asked for a better guide as it really made my trip. I can't wait to return and see more of beautiful Uganda.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! NISHA AFRICA SAFARIS TOP-NOTCH
We are still landing from our honeymoon trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar with Nisha Safaris and wanted to share our experience.
The trip has been simply unforgettable. The country is wonderful (it has exceeded our expectations), the food is great, the people are very friendly and attentive, both in hotels and in less touristy areas, and the landscape is incredible. In 15 days of travel we have not had any problems at all (transportation, hotels, safaris, or beach stay... it was not easy!) and, mainly, it has been all thanks to the work of Maxi and Jose Ignacio from Nisha Safaris.
If we decided on Nisha, it is because they made the trip tailor-made for us, meeting all our requests, and with the most reasonable prices of all the ones we considered (and they were not few). It was the only one that offered us a visit to a local school and a bike tour visiting a local tribe, a market and a banana orchard. It is well worth it to be able to delve into local life and take a break from safaris. José Ignacio gave us a lot of confidence from the beginning and thanks to him we traveled calmly knowing that everything was under control. He knows the country and the services they offer well, with a very close relationship and always answersing in the clearest and fastest way to all our questions and suggestions, advising us on the most recommended option in each case but always respecting our decision. Maxi is the best guide we could have asked for. In addition to being able to distinguish a gazelle from an impala from miles away or locate leopards hidden in trees, he kept the jeep impeccable every day. He is a super kind person who was always looking out for us, treating us amazingly and making our honeymoon trip perfect and unforgettable. From the moment he picked us up at Kilimanjaro airport until he dropped us off in Serengeti to fly to Arusha, he was there for us, adapting each day's itineraries to our tastes and needs.
In addition to all the foregoing, what sets Nisha apart from other agencies is that they do not work with intermediaries and that means they can offer more competitive prices while maintaining high quality services. Totally reliable guys.
Although we thought that we would end up fed up with so much safari, it was not like that at all. Also, all the hotels we went to were excepsional. Exactly the same super exclusive accommodations that big and renowned agencies work with. In none of them we had any complaints at all and we received a present as hooneymooners in each one of them. Special mention to the Tortilis Tented Camp and the staff who attended us and offer an authentic luxury stay in the middle of the authentic savannah.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beauftiful nature, but greedy guide
We had a three night tour from Laka Manyara over Ngorongoro Crater to the Tarangire park. The tour was organized perfectly — we could make some neat adaptions to our tour without any issues (concerning the airport transfer and the accommodations). If you ever plan to do this tour, we would highly recommend the Tarangire Simba Lodge, we had really magical moments there!
However, our guide had a negative impact on our experience there. We know that tipping is expected in these activities and never refused to do so. At the beginning of our tour the guide directly demanded a 120$ tip at the end of the trip. Talking in some way always came back to tips (and why to give even more). Multiple times we were asked how much we would be giving for his alleged wedding.
After the tour we decided to give a tip inside the recommended range by Lion Kind Adventures. Afterwards, the guide send angry text messages to us and even called me on my private phone number. To me, this is a huge no-go and made us feel quite uncomfortable.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique and unforgettable - Wakanda forever :-)
We did a lot of online research before booking our safari and finally let the good reviews and the likeable Instagram account of Serengeti Wakanda convince us - and it was the perfect decision!
Serengeti Wakanda is a small local operator with a great team and incredible value for money. We chose the 6-day camping safari as a group tour and it was absolutely perfect.
Guide Felix has an incredible feeling for the wilderness and was great at conveying this. He is very careful not to disturb the animals in their natural environment, which we found really great. He wowed us every day with his knowledge and ability to spot animals even from far far away. Thanks to him, we saw the Big 5 and numerous other animals!
Chef Dullah whipped up fantastic menus every day and baked fresh bread daily, even while camping! We regularly had soup, salad, main course and dessert - and it just always tasted super delicious.
We were also very lucky to have the wonderful photographer Aisha on our tour, who took amazing pictures, so that our memories of these unforgettable days were even captured on professional photos.
Bartho, with whom we already had contact via Whatsapp before our booking, was always super nice and also answered many questions in advance.
The camping safari with Serengeti Wakanda is worth more than every penny - and was even the cheapest of those we had requested! Food, drinks (even beer and wine), accommodations, game drives, entrance fees, etc. - it is simply ALL inclusive, only tip comes on top.
We can recommend Serengeti Wakanda 100%, there is absolutely nothing to complain about.
Dear Wakanda team, you have made this experience unique and unforgettable for us. Keep up the good work - you are awesome!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari well fitted for us and with a great guide !
We were 3 French friends coming to Tanzania and we were hesitating between several safari companies just a few days before beginning our trip. The responsiveness of Jane and the program she proposed us made us choose Brillant Adventures and Safaris and we definitely don't regret it !!
We chose the 5 days program, including Tarangire Park, Manyara Lake, Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Crater and it was perfect for us ! The night spent inside the Serengeti Park was very impressive ! During the 5 days, we saw a lot of different animals, and especially the big 5 !! Our guide, Pascal, was great ! He speaks English and French so it was really convenient for us. He was very nice and we could feel that he has been a safari guide for several years.
So thanks again to Jane and Pascal, it will be an experience we won't forget !!
BD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SUPERB! OUTSTANDING!!
Warm-hearted!
The thing that struck me most about the safari experience with Go East Africa Safari (GEAS) is the personal touch of everyone. The staff (Dear Martha), the Guide cum Driver (the great Patrick), and the travel group, everyone was warm-hearted and welcoming. I didn't feel for a second that this is a business for them. Martha even accepted one of my personal requests. I bought a spare battery for my camera online and couriered it to her, she received it on my behalf and handed it over to me just in time!
Legendary Guide!
This is my third visit to Kenya and my second to Masai Mara. My earlier experiences are also good but this time it was great! The driver cum guide we had is a true legend. He knew exactly where to go and when to go for the best possible game drive experience. What amazed me is his idea for photography! He used to place his bus in a way that gave us the best possible views. He even understood the lights and their relation with the backgrounds. Most importantly, he is well known amongst locals. He is a very helpful and resourceful person. Dear Patrick, you are a true legend.
Value for Money
Like many, I was searching for a budget-friendly tour. And I knocked on 4/5 probable safari companies. Trust me, Martha offered me the lowest possible fare for a tour of 6 days. The experience I had, can't be weighed in bills! This is the best possible value-for-money safari experience anyone can have.
Good Luck
I wish, Patrick and the GEAS live long and keep up the good deeds. Anyone reading this review, I can assure you, if you book with GEAS, I can assure you will thank me later.
