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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical, Unparalleled Honeymoon with Lion King
We visited Tanzania for our honeymoon and had an all-around wonderful experience with Lion King Adventures. The company truly puts its clients first! We were extremely taken care of as every detail was well organized and executed. We had a custom 15-day itinerary (Kilimanjaro, Tarangire/Ngorongoro, and Northern Serengeti) during which the company accommodated all our wants as well as provided excellent service beyond our expectations.
We selected Lion King for its direct, local communication (i.e., no agents); customizable and seamless tours; and combination of reputation and price. It was one of only a few companies that offered a private Kilimanjaro trek, private overland safaris in Tarangire and Ngorongoro, and private fly-in safaris in Northern Serengeti (i.e., not shared with other lodge guests). A company representative was with us every step of the way including airport pick-ups and drop-offs.
Pendo addressed our questions and concerns promptly to fine tune our custom itinerary. She advised us on the best options according to our interests. She even scheduled our COVID tests in the Serengeti and delivered printed results to the airport prior to our return flight.
Our Kilimanjaro guide, Saladini, was experienced and caring. He supported us to the summit and coached his team to provide the best service to us. The company provided more than enough snacks to us and amply fed its porters.
We explored Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Oswald (Ozzy). He was very friendly and passionate about wildlife. He asked about our safari interests each day, spotted animals from afar, and shared his extensive knowledge.
We explored Northern Serengeti with Mwita, who grew up nearby. He was enthusiastic about the animals in and the history of the region. His energy and persistence were contagious as he led us to witness three wildebeest river crossings and complete seeing the Big Five.
We wholeheartedly appreciate the amazing Lion King teammates whom we had the pleasure to meet. We highly recommend Lion King Adventures! We can't wait to return to Tanzania and travel with them again.
NL
A lifetime adventure in the Pearl of Africa!
Travelling through Uganda with Grassrootz was a lifetime adventure!
We enjoyed the most amazing wildlife in the national parks and got a better understanding of the people in community walks.
The team from Grassrootz (Sander, Anne and our driver Paul) is truly great, responding to every request and suggesting alternatives at every point of the planning and execution of the trip!
We really liked the choice of accomodations - beautiful locations, great service and still in touch with the local community, so you feel less of an outsider. Special thanks to Paul for being part of the team - we enjoyed the open conversations and mutual interest very much!
Uganda has so much to offer, and travelling with Grassrootz is a great way to explore the Pearl of Africa!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing
We were two people for a budget six days safari in Uganda.
Our experience was wonderful. Good communication, best price offered, and a great car. The guys made their best to reshape the initial proposal based on our preferences, and in the end, the tour went beyond our expectations.
Our driver and guide were driving sporty but definitely safely, and had a deep knowledge of all the places, which allowed us to spot very many animals, including leopards and lions.
Absolutely recommended to those who love exploring alternative routes.
FR
Amazing safari!
Everything about this safari was excellent! I saw so many cool animals: lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, elephants, zebras, hyenas, giraffes etc The guide was wonderful at spotting them. The food was also absolutely delicious throughout the trip: they have a cook who comes with us to prepare all our meals.
The logistics were also seamless: you can book for the safari to start on any day, they get you at the airport… It was all so well organized.
Highly recommend this safari.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abu is the friendliest guide you could ask for
After weeks of research on different safari options, we decided to go with Long Way Expeditions, and are very thankful we did so. We wanted a locally owned and operated family team that respected and protected wildlife, and Long Way excelled all our expectations. Abu and Ann were wonderful to us throughout the whole experience. They helped us customize our trip to meet all our goals, which included a camping tour through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater. They demonstrated a keen interest in the health and welfare of the wildlife, compassion for their community, and were so very friendly to us. We were also happy to learn that through their business they support their communities with education programs for underserved families, and have many great animal protection programs in the works. 10/10 I would recommend Long Way Expeditions for your next adventure. Asante sana Abu and Ann!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Superb
Our experience was even better and the word brilliant does not do it justice. Our guides attention to us during our short stay was simply superb. The safari drives themselves were breathtaking, we saw everything there was to see. Beautiful luxurious tents, amazing surroundings. And at night enjoyed conversation and buffets and the fabulous atmosphere.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely phenomenal with identifying your needs and delivering
I am so so impressed with Southern Africa 360. They kept us updated on amazing specials and planned the perfect safari at Simbavati. We had the nest guide Nicole who was amazing with kids and one of the drives where we didn’t see many animals ended up being the most fun drive ever for my 10 and 12 year old! They are seasoned safari goers so they’re hard to please!!! In all our 20+ years of safari Nicole was hands down our best guide.
Nikki at Southern Africa 360 is on point with all our travel arrangements, dietary requirements, any last minute changes, anything you could want or need - she’s on top of it. She is also local to the area and knows her places inside out so she will only recommend things that are suitable for you and within budget. All our trip during our 3 years in South Africa were planned by her and we didn’t do wrong even once.
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional yet adventurous, expansive yet value for money and organized yet in touch with nature.
We've just had one of our best adventures thanks to Suricata Safaris. Indeed we saw more animals than we thought possible. Suricata took us deep into the wilderness and we were one with the nature and yet all the time, we felt safe. We saw a pride of Lions up close, a family of Cheetahs even closer and a whole herd of Elephants within touching distance and yet it all was natural and without disturbing their space or their lives. Of course, we saw more: including Giraffes, Zebras, Leopards, Hippos, Wildebeast and many more.
They were very helpful from the get go with clear, transparent communication about the itinnery, costs and what was required. We were picked up from the airport, taken to a modern hotel and informed of the next steps with the minimum of fuss. Everything was truly "Hakuna Matata"!
We went in a group and the human interactions made it even better. The staff were helpful and involved with every step; willing to cater to requests and always provided information. Onesmo, our driver and guide is experienced and knew the ins and outs of all the animals - what they do and how they live, even if some of the facts were surprising (did you know that elephants bury their dead and hold a wake over a week?). Salim, our chef cooked to perfection everyday: breakfast, lunch and dinner, over an open fire, with a variety of tastes. He even made an extra special Tanzanian dish purely on a whim. All in all, our expectations were blown out of the water and we fully enjoyed our whole experience.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
Bamboo Ecotours are fantastic! We had to postpone our trip for over a year due to COVID after our permits had already been purchased. Edison did a great job communicating with me on WhatsApp and email, alleviating any concerns. Our driver Fred was very informed and made the drive to Bwindi and our "African Massage" very interesting. And though the airline lost our luggage, Herbert drove sixteen hours round trip to deliver it to us in time for our trek! They are such a great company! The lodge Edison suggested, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, was amazing and very close to the forest entry gate. Oh yeah, the gorillas! What can I say? Spectacular!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience!
This was our second trip in Kenya with same company "Silver Spark Africa Limited. They have maintained their service, just like the previous trip. We really thank Abongo and our guide for giving us the best safari. It was a great tour that covered a lot of Maasai Mara culture. Giving us the best experienced both culture and nature. Really enjoyed the camping part of the tour in Maasai Mara at Wajee Mara.