SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable!
We booked our trip with Ute from RYC in 2020. Unfortunately, this was just before COVID-19 hit. Yet, fortunate for us, Ute and RYC were able to keep our reservations and keep us updated about the situation in SA. Thankfully, we managed to go through the journey this past month, and it was an amazing experience. Ute's planning allowed us to be babysitted all the way from flight to transfer to safari from SA to home.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Experience
It was wonderful trip,everything was planned in details to perfections by Maggie.
The driver guide was super helpful, friendly and very passionate about showing beautiful Kenya.
We went in a spacious, comfy private safari. The game drives were very rewarding we managed to see the big Five, played with baby elephant. Best part was seeing leopard on tree with a prey, we really enjoyed everything on our safari thanks to Bison Safari,
I highly recommend them
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Africa with Safari Avventura
Today is the last night of our safari in Tanzania.
We visited the parks of Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire. It was a wonderful and exciting experience, which filled our eyes and hearts with beauty.
We would like to thank all the Safari Avventura staff for the perfect organisation. Starting with Gianluca, who supported us with the online booking, answering all our questions thoroughly; continuing with the warm welcome from Francis and his staff on our arrival in Tanzania; and ending with the tour of the parks, which was wonderful, including the lodges where we stayed, all beautiful and comfortable. One more beautiful than the other.
Also magical was the experience of two nights in the tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti. A truly unexpected surprise in every respect.
But what really made our safari special was our guide Hemed, who was very good, always kind and helpful in everything, and who accompanied us not only with his professionalism, but also with his unfailing smile, his overwhelming friendliness and his amusing Italian-Swahili.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone.
It was an unforgettable experience.
Clara & Gianluca
JO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of my dream came true
My trip to Uganda has been amazing, truly one of the best experience of my life. Gerald the CEO has been very professional from the beginning to the end of the trip: a warm welcome at the airport, a complete knowledge of all the places we've been visiting (Ziwa sanctuary, Murchinson falls, Kibale forest, Queen Elisabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi) along with a keen eye to see animals, and very attentive making sure I would enjoy every single day.
Instructions and explanations were very clear and interesting at any time, and he made me feel very safe during the whole trip. Tracking chimpanzees and gorillas was very impressive and an incredible experience for me.
I totally recommend this agency to anyone who has the dream to meet primates and to discover Uganda.
Thank you Gerald to make this trip unforgettable !
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two Thumbs Up
My partner and I had a blast ticking off our bucketlist safari adventure. And we are glad we chose Lion King.
It was less than a month of planning.Searching through the internet and choosing the right itinerary and most of all tour operator was the hardest part. Lion King was quick to respond to my querries and I appreciate especially our contact person who made our itinerary -Goldwyn .He was so patient to answer all my questions and modifications.This made us decide to proceed with Lion King.
True enough to our expectations, we were assigned to the most skilled tour guide and at the same time our personal driver Joseph. We were with him for the whole week of the safari . We are surprised how keen his eyes in spotting the animals. He is very knowledgeable in explaining the habitat and behaviors of the creatures. We all saw the animals that we wanted to see ..even the elusive Rhino from a distance.And we greatly appreciate how he finds his ways to make our safari trip a memorable one.I’d like to commend him for preparing us a good lunch with safari ambience everyday and making his truck and himself tidy and clean .
It is a double thumbs up for us..Thank you to the team of Lion King for making our trip unforgettable.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari possible
I did a 4 day safari (that turned into 5 days) which included gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking, among other things. All of the activities that Reagan planned in my itinerary were very exciting. The gorilla trek, of course, was the highlight of it all and it was truly a captivating experience that I will never forget. That activity, although expensive, is a must do item. The chimpanzee trekking was also a unique experience. Even the boat ride on the Kazinga Channel which I didn’t expect much of, turned out to be such a great experience. The meals were all delicious, and the “budget” accommodations were actually extremely luxurious for me. There were some issues caused by a road closure on the last day which completely changed my itinerary. It was out of our control and nobody could be blamed for it. Reagan worked with me to fix it and I very much appreciate it. It was stressful for everyone but it all turned out okay in the end. This is a company that will look out for you to make sure that you’re satisfied. Customer service is very important for them. My driver, Patrick, was incredible. I had such a great time driving around southern Uganda with him, the drive was the second best part of the trip. I always felt safe with his expert driving abilities, and he was okay with talking, listening to music, or just driving with the windows down and staring at the landscapes. He would also look out for me in any areas where there could be petty theft, and raise the windows so that nobody would be tempted to take my phone from my hands. Essentially, he made sure from day 1 until I was at the airport that nothing bad would happen to me. Hands down, I recommend taking a safari/trekking/touring trip with Dav Safaris. Don’t even waste your time looking at other companies. Dav Safaris will offer you the best combination of itinerary and price, and you can be confident that if anything goes wrong, that you will be taken care of. Thank you so much for everything.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience, 5 stars
I booked through Wakanda after my original booking through another operator was cancelled at short notice - and am I glad that happened! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Bartho was always on hand to answer my questions and always responded very quickly which made the admin side of things very hassle free.
As for the safari itself, Lewis was an incredible guide: friendly, patient and over 20 years experience which meant he knew exactly where to put the jeep to get us the best shots of the animals. We saw the Big 5 and often were close enough to them to touch if we'd wanted. The choice of camping was also excellent as it really felt wild and many mornings we'd wake up to animals around our tents which was special.
Finally, we had an amazing cook in Doola who literally was up cooking in the middle of the night to provide us with delicious meals at all times. His bread may be the best I've ever tasted and that's no small feat given how it is made (you'll have to book to find out!)
Overall, an undoubted 5 star experience and one of the best tours I've had travelling. So don't look any further, in Wakanda you are in extremely safe hands.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
Stephen advised us very well in advance, had answered every question quickly and offered us a incredible safari with wonderful accommodations-especially the pamoja was very nice.
On our 5 day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara we experienced a lot. Our guide Osca was brillant- he is a very friendly guy. He told us a lot about the animals and the nature. We seen so many animals-it was great.
I would recommend Adventure Makers again and again
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable !
My girlfriend and I wanted to do a 5 day camping Safari and struggled to find a provider among the >1000 that exist in Tanzania.
We discussed with 6-7 of them and Suricata appeared to us as the most reactive, with a very fair price (so many companies are robbing you there …) and mostly … customer service oriented ! I cannot emphasise enough on this last point as they really put an effort in here (face to face feedback before and after the safari, birthday of my girlfriend perfectly organized on the spot during the safari, many positive surprises offered that were not part of our package but were ultimately offered….).
Great job of the whole team there: Selim (the chef - amazing food along the way); Ally (organizer from Arusha) and Hilary (owner). Rocky, our guide was the best of the best, we had countless unique moments thanks to him including seeing the big 5, a fight between a leopard and two hyenas for a freshly hunted baby zebra, a private moment with two lion brothers from very very close ….
As in everything, a tour of 5 days camping in the wild cannot be perfect. But the minor car problems were dealt fast and on the spot. Also both Rocky and Ally made sure to listen and take the time to hear our feedback to improve / and tailor the trip to our wishes during the trip.
I can only highly recommend Suricata !
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super Safari through the Tanzanian parks
We spent 5 days on Safari with Suricata and it was a magnificent experience!
We saw the "Big Five", you need a lot of luck but it's mainly thanks to our great guide Rocky!!!
Through the different parks, we saw a lot of animals, such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, lions, leopards, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, but also lots of monkeys and birds...
Selim, our chef, cooked great meals for us throughout the safari.
The meals were varied, balanced and above all rich in quantity. It was really delicious!!
We even had the chance to have hot meals for picnics... It makes a difference when it's not very hot!!!
The attention that changes a lot of things, I celebrated my birthday during the safari, Rocky and Selim had prepared a surprise cake for me.
I highly recommend Suricata Safari, it is an honest agency with a very good quality/price ratio!!
(automatic translation from French)