50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy to Work With, Honest and Thoughful
This was my 4th safari and my 3rd safari to the Mara It was by far the one with the least complications. All communication was clear and responses to questions was quick. The accommodations were beautiful. The tour guides were knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful experience. I cannot recommend Marhaba Holidays enough! I will definitely call them again for my next trip. Wonderful people!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip of my life!
Choosing Right Choice Tours & Safaris was the best decision we could ever make. Everything was AMAZING! Jacob is a great tour guide and a very nice person. We highly recommend him... He has a lot of experience and knowledge about all the wildlife. We had so much fun and enjoyed so much our honeymoon. Thank you Right Choice for making possible the trip of our dreams!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari Adventure
We contacted Silas at Safari Update Travels about a 4 nights and 5 days tour of the Masai Mara, Sweetwater and Lake Nakuru in an attempt to photograph the big 5. James was assigned as our guide. I can say that James worked as hard as any human could in order to help us experience the best safari adventure. His knowledge of the Masai was highly invaluable. His contacts and networking with various people throughout the park was impressive. We were able to obtain great photos of each of the animals we were hoping to see in 4 days. We will be returning and definitely using Safari Update Travels to provide our tour with James as our guide. We would highly recommend Safari Update Travels
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Compass Odyssey is a very professional, knowledgeable, reliable and honest tour operator.
This was the second time Laura and I used the services of Compass Odyssey ("CO") for our safari vacation (pre and post COVID); and, once again, Darren and Kate did not disappoint!
Traveling during a pandemic was not an easy decision to make. I asked never-ending questions and expressed all my concerns, and Darren always patiently, professionally and objectively provided ALL the answers I needed to make an informed decision.
CO put together a SAFE, fabulous and exciting itinerary for us. The camps, luxury safari tents, jeeps, game drives, boat safaris, sleep-out-decks, bush walks (one with a Bushman guide!) etc. were all high-end, comfortable and super entertaining. Each camp (3 in all) was diverse and had something different to offer.The quality of the food and the service were beyond reproach. The staff was hospitable, happy, personable and always ready to please! The guides were extremely knowledgeable and pleasant, and we felt safe at all times. COVID protocols were followed judiciously.
We saw every animal imaginable, only because the guides always went to great lengths to find them. I have trouble finding my own car in a parking lot. I do not understand how these guys spot the smallest camouflaged creature hidden in the bush so far away!
The wildlife, the scenery, the landscapes and the sunsets were breathtakingly beautiful, and our sunset drinks always a treat.
Darren and Kate followed us from a distance, to make sure all was going well, and remained available to assist us 24/7 if need be.
In fact, one of our return flights was cancelled; and, although CO did not organize our international flights, Darren immediately took over and offered to take care of this logistical nightmare, so we could continue to enjoy our safari, worry-free.
CO guided us through the sometimes complex arrival and departure procedures and all the COVID requirements (testing; filling out forms; etc.), and everything went off without a hitch.
We were also greeted at every single port of entry, as promised, by lovely people who were on time, happy to see us and who immediately took us under their wings.
I could go on and on about this wonderful and memorable experience and the 5-star quality of CO's services, but I need to get back to work.
I do want to add, however, how kind and pleasant Kate and Darren are. If you want to be pampered and taken care of, always with the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect, choose Compass Odyssey for your next unforgettable journey to paradise!!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papagei Tours and our guide Godlove were excellent.
We went to 4 different National Parks with Papagei Tours and spent 7 days with our guide Godlove. We really appreciated his huge knowledge about the animals and the nature. Also we enjoyed our dinners with him learning so much about the history and culture of Tanzania. We are already thinking about coming back for another Safari with our guide and friend Godlove.
10/10 - would do it again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service!
We book it with very professional help from Cindy, the transaction, planning of the trip etc. went nothing but smooth. William was assigned to us as our guide, who is very helpful and friendly, thanks to his rich knowledge and experience, we were led to many wonders in Serengeti.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best operator + best guide = once in a lifetime experience!
We feel blessed that we had the chance to experience our very first Safari with Lion King Adventures. While we don’t have reference points as first safari goers, we had very high expectation - and they were exceeded in every single dimension. We requested a proposal through safaribookings.com. The response time was very fast and we communicated via both email and whatsapp. They took care of all our requirements but also guided us with their great experience on what to add, amend or avoid. We came up with a very tailor-made, 8-day itinerary that we were so much looking forward to. What is more, the pre-departure information they sent us was invaluable. On our arrival at Arusha Airport, our guide for the next 8 days, Gilbert, was already awaiting us warm-heartedly. The car (Landcruiser) was very clean, comfortable and had tons of charging points for all sorts of gadgets. It had a fridge and all drinks were included (even two bottles of personalized wine).
Before we headed to Tarangire, we met the company owner James, which was very nice both to learn more about company’s history, but also to be ensured that the owner itself makes sure everything is running smoothly. During our game-drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, Gilbert taught us so much about Flora and Fauna, thanks to his wide knowledge. Besides that, he is fun to spend hours in a car with and has good empathy. This also allows him to have a great balance in when to take initiative and when to follow the guests’ desires. For the longer transfers between parks, he did a great job in making them diverting by visiting small villages or other hidden gems that were close-by. Gilbert is not only a very knowledgeable guide and keen driver, but most importantly an incredibly kind human being.
The Safari was concluded with another talk with the company owner James, during which he was craving for feedback on they they can improve further. Great vibe! We can highly recommend booking with Lion King Adventures and wish James and his company all the best!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous
My partner and I went on a safari with Hekima Safaris (with Fred as a guide) in September 2021.
This experience was really great.
We thank Hekima and Fred for listening to us and allowing us to have a safari that lived up to our expectations.
We did Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in 4 days, the tour I had hoped for.
Fred has been so kind to us. He helped us in all our procedures on the spot, and thanks to his patience and his reactivity we were able to see rhinos and leopards which are rather rare.
We 100% recommend and will call them again without a doubt.
Melissa and Maxime
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CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing climbing with professionals
Our Kilimanjaro expedition was a really great experience. We were lucky to have the best guide ever - Fredy. He and his team converted the trekking into unforgettable journey . They all were very professional and we knew we’ve been in good hands. All the activities, meals, treks were well planned and organized. We had health checks every day and we felt save all the time.
It was a great pleasure to be guided by such passionate and professional people. I would definitely recommend The Almighty Kilimanjaro company as a great local company for Kilimanjaro trekking
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best kilimanjaro company
An exciting trip, after many busy days of urban life, this picnic and camping are so enjoyable to immerse us in nature that everyday life in the city never before