IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
We had a 7-day safari with italian speaking guide Elia. The trip was very well organized, the accomodation were amazing, both in the room and food quality, expecially the tented camp in the middle of Serengeti. The car was in perfect condition at our arrival and cleaned after every dusty day.
A special mention to the guide Elia, who showed impressive driving and animal spotting skills, with a wide knowledge of every animal we encountered. Elia was also very caring and mindful, and ensured that we all felt safe in every moment.
We strongly recommend this wonderful experience
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend!
This was the second time we had traveled to Kenya with Right Choice Safari. George, the agency owner, is very professional, quick to respond and accomodating. He was able to modify our itinerary multiple times due to Covid related issues, baggage loss, flight cancelations. He made himself available at all times when we had a question, before, during and after the trip.
Our tour guides were professional and accomodating. They all spoke great English and had studied tourism.
George coordinated the delivery of my mom's luggage that was misplaced by the airline.
We would definitely travel with Right Choice Safari again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice safari. Recommended
I did a 7-day private safari with Sino Africa to Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. The trip was very well organised by the manager, Li. The hotels were nice and clean. The driver he booked for me was experienced and knew Maasai Mara well. He introduced the various animal to me during the safari and knew where to find them. I was lucky to see the crossing. It’s a very pleasant trip overall.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Megan was phenomenal. Always responded to every question we had
Megan took care of domestic flights and lodges for us.
She was always available when we wished to discuss anything about the trip with her.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mambo Gorilla Safaris ran every aspect of the trip perfectly.
Didan at Mambo Gorilla Safaris is the best! He took me around Lake Bunyonyi and showed me all the cool sites. The gorilla trek itself was one of the most majestic experiences of my life. Worth every penny!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hyrax Safari functions as a middle man in Tanzania
Hyrax is not a real tour operator for Tanzania.
Roselyne, who runs Hyrax, was recommended to me by a safari guide my friend used. I booked a 4 day safari and a Kilimanjaro trek with her.
She quoted me $1000 for a safari. I paid her a deposit of $300 and, upon arrival to Arusha, I paid another $700 in person to a tour operator of a different name (strange right?).
During my safari of the past 4 days, I learned that everyone else on the trip paid $650 to a different company (instead of the $1000 I paid to Hyrax). I pointed this out to Hyrax and explained that I wished to be paid the $350 I was up charged. Roselyne said that we should no longer conduct business if I feel I was cheated and cancelled my Kilimanjaro trek that was supposed to start tomorrow.
The Kilimanjaro trek was quoted at $1700 ($200 as a deposit and $1500 once I arrived here in Tanzania). She kept my $200 Kilimanjaro deposit and would have kept the $1500 I had en route (had I not deactivated my visa).
Moral of the story:
-Hyrax is not a real tour operator in Tanzania (they are in Nairobi I believe). They place you on trips with existing operators out of Arusha and then charge you hundreds of dollars more than local companies you could have just booked directly with.
-If you notify Hyrax of the upcharge and complain about them secretly acting as a middle man, then you could get the rest of your trip cancelled and your security deposit stolen like I did.
-Tanzania is a wonderful place to visit and my safari over the past 4 days was incredible; just book with a real company in the area for a cheaper rate.
Disclaimer: Roselyne did un-cancel my trip hours after doing so (and likely after realizing I cancelled that $1500 bank transfer she could have stolen). By that time I had already found another company to go with.
MA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely great
Many thanks to Shiri Adventures!! Especially to Linus James the manager who was attentive and present from start to finish, and without forgetting of course Peter and Éric who listened to us and were extremely kind and benevolent and very friendly throughout the game drive! Great guides, a great Manager ✌
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience!
My husband and I came home a month ago from a fabulous safari in Kenya with Tazama. We can’t say enough good things about our trip! We had originally booked and paid for this safari in 2019 for travel in June 2020 and of course it had to be moved. I had been in contact with Antony who was always kind, prompt with emails and very helpful and it was no different when we had to postpone our highly anticipated trip. We trusted Tazama enough to not get refunds but postpone for a year. And then we had to postpone another year until 2022. It was almost hard to believe that the trip was actually going ahead in June 2022. Antony was so nice and thankful that we had put trust in him and Tazama and it made us feel that he genuinely cares about his business and clients. And that continued throughout our week in Kenya. Antony and our guide Josephat met us at our hotel and then we were off to the Maasai Mara. Our Jeep was great with a pop top which made game viewing much better.
We booked the Cheetah tour - 2 nights Maasai Mara, 1 night Lake Nakuru and 2 nights Amboseli. I’d suggest two nights in Nakuru as the drives are reaaallly long and there isn’t much down time. We did pay to be on safari but that meant we didn’t have much time to hang out in the amazing lodges we stayed at. But regardless our guide was amazing and we spotted all the big five plus we witnessed a lion kill. Just UNREAL.
It was nice to have the Jeep to ourselves as we would just make a schedule directly with our guide who was very set in making sure we had the best possible game drives.
We wild highly recommend Tazama for your trip in Kenya. We had a another different company booked in Uganda/Rwanda and were disappointed with our guide after the bar was set so high with Tazama in Kenya. Thank you Josephat and Antony for an unforgettable experience!! We will send all our friends your way!
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Long ago I wanted to go on a safari and finding the perfect agency was difficult because the plans are very similar and doing it remotely can be complex, however, I think we made the best decision to do it with Serengeti Wakanda. Since the beginning they had excellent service with continuous communication and the service is impeccable, they have attention to detail, they are always willing to help and made the experience unique for us. We had a very good guide and a cooker who made 3 delicious meals each day. Without a doubt, I would repeat the plan with them, I highly recommend them because they make the trip easy, unique and unforgettable.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tip Top Safari
We had planned to go to Tanzania with Flash Safaris in 2020, but Covid caused a 2 year delay. But it was worth waiting! We already had a positive feeling while planning the trip in 2020, as Flash very well listened to our preferences for our family of 5 with 3 teenagers. For example, a moutain bike trip was included to fit our plan. Charles was an excellent driver and guide with a large knowledge of the parks and the many animals we saw (and yes...including the big 5). All was arranged timely and according to plan. All in all; we had an excellent trip with Flash that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We can strongly recommend Flash as a reliable partner. A five star review is a no-brainer.
