CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organisation, nice people, an overall great experience
We booked our 7-day Safari from Nairobi to Mombassa (Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West) with Right Choice quite last minute. This wasn't a problem for George who provided us fast with all the information needed and answered all our questions. He booked us a hotel and airport transfer the night we arrived and organized train tickets for our further journey from Tsavo West to Mombasa. John Kilonzo, our tour guide, did a great job and surpassed our expectations. The booked Lodges were amazing, and we got to see all the big 5 and a lot more. We can only further recommend Right Choice Tours & Safari and thank the organization team and especially John for this amazing trip!
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience!
We had an amazing experience with African Finfoot Safaris. Everything was great organized by Edrisa. Communications were agile and very clear. The itinerary has been carefully aligned with us upfront. All lodges have been selected wisely and contributed to our overall experience. Offered price was also very fair.
We spend our 5 days safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) with great guide Edward who has more than 16 years of experience as a safari guide. He knew everything about animals, plants, culture. Learned a lot from him. He was also very flexibile and everything could be customized during the trip. The car was always clean in the morning. We felt that he wanted to provide us with the best possible experience, which he also succeeded in doing.
We had the opportunity to see Big Five from a very close distance (except the rhino which we saw from distance) as well as Great wildebeest migration. Edward was very experienced in finding lions and other predators. We saw a huge groups of them from a very close distance. This was a lifelong experience.
We definitely had a trip and experience of a lifetime. Thank you African Finfoot Safaris and definitely hope to reconnect in the future!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect for a romantic getaway
Our safari with Gecko Adventure was sublime. Rama organized the whole trip from start to finish excellently. He managed to get us great deals in the three luxurious lodges that we stayed in Selous, Ruaha and Mikumi. We are very happy with our safari guide - Simon, he was a fantastic companion all through the safari, sharing his vast experience and knowledge. His interesting stories and warm personality complimented the beautiful sceneries and numerous wildlife encounters. We saw all the big five and a lot of other animals.
I highly recommend Gecko Adventures and I would not hesitate to go on another safari with them
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service and good value for tour!
My first time in Africa for a safari trip and Susan was very prompt and knowledgeable in her replies to my queries! 8d7n Masai Mara and Serengeti trip is highly recommend! Duration is just nice and it's the best of both worlds as you can visit both Kenya and Tanzania wildlife with a short hotel stay in between the camping :) Note that ngorongoro crater is kinda chilly at night so do bring along those portable silver thermal emergency blanket if u want to stay warm!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent local company
Communication at first was great. I mixed up the dates of the trip and realized the same day I was supposed to be picked up (according to me) and Edison arranged last minute everything perfectly and super fast for me to do the tour as planned even though I made a mistake with the dates.
Our driver Amanya was very friendly, professional and we had a lot of fun together.
We did the gorilla trekking which was a great experience and the Batwa community visit which was super interesting as well.
I personally love the fact that this is NOT a foreginer-owned company but locally owned and managed so they know best!! Can't recommend them enough!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
Great trip from Kigali to Binwi Forest in Uganda for Gorilla trekking. Emily handled the booking process very helpfully, and Innocent picked me up, got me across the borders easily and got me everywhere on time, and was very informative. Cheaper than seeing the gorillas in Rwanda and Freka Holidays was very good value for money
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
We booked a 6 day ‘luxury honeymoon’ safari with Zohar relatively last minute (approximately 4 weeks before). We found Zohar online through reading several good reviews.
From the start, the communication with the company was absolutely fantastic! Lilian and the team amended our safari itinerary several times to personalise it to EXACTLY what we wanted.
We initially communicated with the company via email, and we began speaking with Lilian through WhatsApp from about one week before the trip. This was a fantastic way to ask questions and actually speak to the team before arrival.
We were greeted by a very smart driver at Kilimanjaro airport. From the go we were treated like royalty - they gave us fresh juice and snacks and a few extra goodies (I won’t ruin the surprises!)
We drove to the office to meet Lilian and the team. Lilian introduced us to our safari guide (who would be with with us for the whole time) and she went through the whole itinerary to make sure that we were happy.
Lilian created a WhatsApp group for us and checked up on us regularly throughout the week. This made us feel very looked after!
The whole trip was phenomenal. So well organised and so much fun.
Our safari guide was Tom. He was incredible and such an asset to Zohar! Tom ensured that we were happy and comfortable. Nothing was too much for him (one night he even found us at dinner to give us our binoculars we left in the car (as we needed them early in the morning for the balloon ride).
Tom was always happy and very informative. He taught us so much about all of the animals as well as about the culture of the country.
Tom was such a great guide. His experience enabled him to know exactly where certain animals were likely to be (which comes in handy when we were looking for the rarer animals). Tom ensured we saw EVERY animal on our list (even cheetahs and a leopard!). We were so impressed with him. In the mornings we would be like ‘it would be good if we could see a…’ and he made sure we did!! We couldn’t have picked a better guide.
The lodges we stayed at were top class! And the food was lovely. One of us is very fussy with food but we always had something yummy to eat.
Even after the safari Lilian was checking up on us to make sure that we flew to our next destination safely and she was on hand to help us if we needed her.
Zohar offer a 5* service. We have already recommended them to all of our friends and family.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service, quality and planning 5-day Tanzanian Safari 3-day Zanzibar beach extension
Jose with The Soul of Tanzania arranged for a five-day safari in Tanzania with a three-day beach extension in Zanzibar. My trip far exceeded my expectations in both locations and on all levels. My guide for the safari, Emmanuel, was a real treasure. He was very knowledgeable and loved to converse and share information about the history, culture, animals and people of Tanzania. I felt from our first meeting that I had made a new friend which made everything so much fun and enjoyable. There were several things that I really wanted to experience as part of the safari like visiting the Maasai people and also having a meal of authentic, traditional dishes. He made those things happen and so much more. Our lodging was unique and the food was exceptional. The Zanzibar extension at the Pongwe Beach Hotel was magical with my room just steps from with water, a great staff and more amazing food. The Soul of Tanzania arranged for a driver and guide in Zanzibar to explore Stone Town which in my opinion is a must-see with the history, fabulous marketplace and the Freddie Mercury Museum. I highly recommend having The Soul of Tanzania customize an experience for you.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First rate experience
An African safari vacation for most people is the trip of a lifetime. It is exotic, distant and potentially quite expensive. Therefore, a reputable tour operator and experienced travel agent are essential. Alice Lombard, with Discover Africa, curated and oversaw a perfect itinerary for us throughout Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Our camps, hotels, guides and transfers were outstanding. Every aspect of our travel was seamless and problem free. We were completely satisfied. When we return to Africa, we will absolutely use Discover Africa once again. We could not have been in more capable hands.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Patrick from Mmilo Tours organized for us a six days tour starting with the cradle of humanity and then moving towards the Kruger Park for a several day's Safari. Our guide was Anton Joubert.
Patrick organized the trip brilliantly. He was very keen to listen to our wishes and last-minute changes. Our daughter caught Corona the day before departure, but Patrick rearranged all the accommodations free of charge. As a result, we postponed the trip, and on the second attempt, everything went smoothly.
Anton was there to pick us up at the airport and took terrific care of us. His car is perfectly maintained and clean, and he is very knowledgeable. He took us through the Panorama route and entertained us with a lot of information on the culture and economy of South Africa. He always ensured we were on time and could enjoy each sight the best way possible.
We stayed at the Mjejane Lodge for the Safari, which was fantastic. The food was delicious, the room very spacious, and the guides for the Safari managed to show us all the big five plus lots of other things. We all enjoyed our time there.
If you are considering booking a Safari in South Africa, Mmilo Tours is the way to go. Again, you are in good hands with Patrick.
PS: On the first night, we stayed in Dullstroom at the Highlander. This place was great, and the food was exquisite.