CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience.
Tanzania was great! We had organized a safari with Safari Soles before we arrived. Our 10 day safari tour was mind blowing, We did not expect the variety of animals and the accommodations and food were fantastic. Each park had its highlights. We enjoyed the northern park areas more as the southern parks were much busier with tourist traffic. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed being guided by a Massi to some waterfalls and to Natron lake.
Next we flew to Zanzibar for 10 days. The Nungwi beach was beautiful. In Stone Town we enjoyed watching the beach activities, walking through town, the tasty food and the markets. Overall Tanzanians are very welcoming. We never felt unsafe; however the majority of vendors were uncomfortably pushy. Be sure to negotiate prices of tours and items.
The scenery was beautiful and varied throughout Tanzania. We enjoyed a day trip to the foothills of Kilimanjaro where we learned how coffee was grown and the locals had us participate in making a good cup. They also cooked us a delicious lunch.
We really enjoyed our holiday!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Splendid least to say!
From the moment I arrived in Kenya, it was evident that HorizonHuesAdventures was dedicated to making our safari a memorable one. Their quick response to our inquiries and requests was truly remarkable. Any questions or concerns I had were addressed promptly, making me feel well-cared for and at ease before the safari even began. This level of responsiveness set a positive tone for the entire journey. The safari guide, who possessed a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture, played a pivotal role in making this experience exceptional. One of the most significant highlights of the safari was the sheer diversity of wildlife we encountered. His knowledge and keen eye allowed me to spot elusive creatures like leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitats. His ability to provide detailed information about each animal we encountered enriched our safari experience, turning each sighting into a meaningful learning opportunity. The accommodations during the safari were comfortable and well-located, ensuring we had a restful and enjoyable experience after long days of exploration. Meals were delicious, often featuring local cuisine, adding a flavorful dimension to the adventure. I highly recommend that you consider Horizon Hues for your safari.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderfull safari despite a few hiccups
We had an extraordinary guide who made our safari enchantingdespite a few hiccops whith hotels reservation.
the director is a charming man. the price for this trip is correct.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun trip, great people, beautiful country, ride bodas at your own risk!
Peak Cruise Safaris was able to schedule my safari at late notice and did and excellent job.
Jen picked me up from the airport and Abdul was there early the next morning to begin the journey.
Abdul with Peak Cruise Safaris did an excellent job guiding the tour through Murchison Falls. In two short days we saw plenty of elephants and giraffe, and even spotted some hyena and a leopard. He also found some great spots to eat and get coffee on the way there and back. Try the offal!
Abdul has been doing this for over twenty years, and is very good at what he does, but be prepared for fast driving including through pedestrian areas. Winding through swarms of boda-bodas can be a shock for anyone not used to driving in congested cities in developing countries.
If you choose to ride the bodas they are fun and affordable but certainly a risky endeavor. Wild Coffee in Kampala is a fun place and apparently does slam poetry on Mondays. The zoo in Entebbe is a great spot to get up close to any animals you may have missed on Safari. (They even have tigers so you can tell people you saw a tiger in Africa).
Overall, Uganda and Peak Cruise Safaris is Highly recommended.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Everything went well and as planned
The tour was well organized. I consider it was value for money
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good Pilanesberg day tour
Booked a day tour from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg couple of days before over Tripadvisor, received the confirmation of the time of pickup over Whatsapp the evening before the tour.
Pickup was on time, and it took another hour to pick up all the other people around the city as I was the first on the way. So for me it was about 4 hours drive to Pilanesberg instead of the 2.5 hours indicated on the Itinerary, just keep that in mind.
Trip to Pilanesberg was simple, one stop halfway there.
Game drives at 09:30 and 13:30 were quite nice, we didn't see that many animals but it was just too hot so no surprises there. We did get to see a leopard chasing a rabbit so that is a very rare sighting right there. Overall I was happy with the drives, although the ones at 06:00 offer much more, naturally.
Launch at the park was OK, beef or chicken burger and a drink, nothing fancy, but not bad.
And then the drive back with one short stop just outside Pilanesberg. I was picked up at 5:30, dropped off at 19:00 at Eastgate.
It was a nice experience, the only complaint I have it that in the morning after picking me up, the driver was driving quite fast and at one point hit a pothole which had me flying for a couple of seconds. Did not like the landing...
If you don't have the option of driving or wanting to stay the night before somewhere near Pilanesberg, this tour is definitely a very good option.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affordable and amazing
I did the six day tour, Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli. It was an amazing experience, beautiful parks, and I saw the big 5. Thanks to our great tour guide Peter an Moses. Accommodations were basis, at least in Maasai Mara, but along the trip they got better. But for that price, it was very good.
I recommend to change a little bit in the program, because the one night in Nakuru, makes it a long day from Nakuru to Amboseli. You spend almost 12 hours in the jeep.
But thanks Peter and Moses for the great experience, the amazing driving and your great eyesight. You guys see everything. Communicating with other tour guides in the park makes that you most likely see all of the big five.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Safari was wonderful, natural, beautiful people, friendly: we feel good - we will come again
BH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tsavo West National Park by Amira Zaidan
Prettier scenery, better purity of air, wider variety of wildlife. Smaller areas to cover.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Crazy(in a good way), funny guy:) I had a good laught with him
Denis was our driver and he is a very funny guy with a lot of knowledge of the animals. You can ask him anything and he knows it.