20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect trekking experience with Alpine Chat Adventure!
I just came back from the 6-day Machame route trek with Alpine Chat Adventure, and I can confidently say that my expectations were not only met but exceeded in every possible way.
I was initially drawn to Alpine Chat Adventure due to their incredible reviews, and it was important for me to support a local Tanzanian-based company. From the moment I contacted the owner, Erick, he responded promptly to all my questions, and provided me with a clear and detailed itinerary.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, I unfortunately found that my suitcase was lost and it was just a day before my hike was supposed to begin. However, thanks to Erick, who took charge and personally handled the situation with the airport, my suitcase was located and returned to me in time for the hike.
Alpine Chat Adventure went above and beyond to ensure I felt secure and cared for throughout my entire journey, which was especially important to me as a young solo female traveller. From the friendly drivers who transported me to and from the airport, the amazing hotel I stayed at before and after the hike, and the attentive crew accompanying me up to the top of Kilimanjaro, I felt comfortable and well looked after at all times.
During the trek itself, my vegan diet was catered to with delicious meals, and all of my questions were addressed during my daily briefings with my guide Yaky. Yaky was a truly amazing guide, providing me with valuable insights, guidance, and support every step of the way.
If you're considering trekking to the top of Kilimanjaro, I cannot recommend Alpine Chat Adventure highly enough. Choose this amazing company, and you'll be rewarded with a perfect and personalised experience. Thank you, Alpine Chat Adventure, for making my Kilimanjaro trek a dream come true!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb from start to finish
I stumbled upon MoAfrika Tours online while planning a safari as a birthday trip for my mother. This being our first trip to Africa, we were a little apprehensive and wanted to work with an honest and competent tour agency. Within 24 hours of requesting a quotation on MoAfrika's website, I was contacted by Anthony, a founder of the company, who promptly and proactively provided detailed information about the available packages and offered thoughtful, useful suggestions. Formal quotations were issued quickly, and were all-inclusive; no hidden fees. The team was polite and responsive without exception, even as our plans evolved, and would often respond to my messages even outside their office hours. The prices represented very good value (confirmed by independent comparison), and the team was always reasonable and flexible in accommodating the exigencies of our trip (e.g. an early morning arrival). We were met at OR Tambo Airport by Arnold, who went the extra mile to give us a warm welcome to South Africa after our overnight flight by pointing out interesting landmarks, sharing some of the history of the region and allowing plenty of time for photographs and rest stops during the transfer to the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge in Pilanesberg. After an incredible four days at Shepherd's Tree (an excellent recommendation by Anthony), we were taken on a lovely closed vehicle game drive by a MoAfrika guide before being collected by Arnold for the transfer to our hotel in Johannesburg. The following day, we were taken on a wonderful tour of Johannesburg by another MoAfrika guide, Cpho, who shared his personal experiences as a resident of Soweto to bring an already very informative program to life. At every stage of our trip, the team checked in on us and politely sought feedback. They were always ready to help: when our hotel in Johannesburg cancelled our fully-paid reservation on arrival due to 'overbooking', I reached out to Anthony, who immediately coordinated the change in pickup location for the following day's tour even though the MoAfrika office had closed for the day. In sum, MoAfrika Tours went above and beyond in every possible way, offering exceptional value for money, unfailing reliability and first-class service. They have truly earned my unreserved recommendation.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Increadible insights into the pearl of africa
We, a group of 6 friends, did a 3.5 week tour with Home to Africa through Uganda and Kenya with a major focus on Uganda. In Kenya we only spent 2 days in the Buffalo Springs NP and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. We choose Home to Africa based on its positive reviews and the good price performance ratio.
In a nutshell, the trip was an unforgettable experience, both in terms of wildlife experience as well as in getting insights about the incredibly rich and welcoming cultures of the two countries.
Having done already safaris in Tanzania and Botswana earlier, our focus in Uganda were the primates. But as we went through the different parcs, we quickly understood the Uganda has far more to offer than just Gorillas and Chimpanzees. We were actually discovering as many animals there as we did in Tanzania or Botswana. The two parcs in Kenya proved to be good choices to avoid the crowds in Masai Mara.
Not knowing anything about Uganda, we went there open minded and we were startled by the varity and richness of this country. It offers anything from mountain rain forests to plane savannas in the rift valley, lakes and hilly regions with honest, heartfelt and respectful people. We felt save at any point in time.
I would definitely choose Home to Africa again as a tour operator if I choose to go back into one of the two countries and I would like to thank Derrick and Jeremy for guiding us through this tour. Not only did they have a deep understanding of the wildlife but they also provided us with a lot of information about their countries and their cultures (something I was missing on the other safaris).
I really appreciated the way Home to Africa included the local villages into their tours by offering them the opportunity to act as local guides. This gave the trip a unique touch and left us with the feeling that we did something good for people living next to parc.
Thank you again to Derrick, Jeremy and the entire Home to Africa team!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
custom- oriented and very friendly
we had a great experience with the tour operators. our guide was very experienced and an amazing group! The accommodations were nice too- ESP the upgraded tented camps were incredible! the food we on the safari was amazing and i loved that lunch was on a different picnic site every day! Our agent Jackson was very helpful throughout the whole time and very quick on responding to our messages!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They most efficient and reliable
The whole experience in Zanzibar was awesome because my family and I really had a good time all thanks to Norine Forbes Safaris. The agents were so reliable on any information we needed. The accommodation and the activities we had were seamless.
I would highly recommend any one who wants an adventurous experience to choose them. I am looking forward to having another trip with them.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ramble Africa Safaris was very reliable.
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a remarkable trip to Kenya, organized flawlessly by a travel agency. From the moment I arrived at the airport, their impeccable service was evident as they promptly picked me up and ensured a smooth transition to my accommodations. The agency's expertise shone through as they had already made all the necessary arrangements, securing bookings at exceptional hotels and providing seamless access to the magnificent Maasai Mara, Samburu Park, and Tsavo. Witnessing the captivating wildlife in these awe-inspiring locations was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, made possible by the agency's meticulous planning and attention to detail.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent Masai Mara
Lucky to have stumbled upon Axis Travel. Right from beginning dealing with Lennox has been easy, as he is concise and precise in his responses. He proactively juggled our itinerary to an avoid safari rally which would have dampened our experience. We were also fortunate to have Francis assigned as our tour driver. He is passionate about his job which is reflected in his demeanor. And thanks to him we covered the Big 5 in the wild.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent work.... parfect in organising Safaris. We enjoyed
We had a good and cheap safaris. The driver picked us on time and was really good. We had a good and wonderful safaris.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
This was my first safari and I really enjoyed it. Everything was perfectly organized. Special thanks to Hilary who organized the entire trip and answered all my questions in advance, our guide Max who told us everything about the animals and our cooks Ben and Maleo. The campsites were also really well equipped.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easygoing with a range of options for safari
I enjoyed my trip to Botswana and regret that I only had three days in country. The Okavango Delta is among the most unique ecosystems on Earth and spans a vast area. As such, one can only cover a short amount of ground in a standard-length trip, so making the right choice for lodging and tour operator is crucial. I enjoyed my dugout canoe tour immensely, but imagine I’d have seen more wildlife had I chosen a lodge further into the Delta (accessible via bush plane). Botswana is an expensive country, but one that is well worth the cost. That’s said it’s worth noting that the “low end” of the budget requires several hundred dollars per day.