50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari company. Expert guides make all the difference!
Highly, highly recommend Wandering Thru!! From the smooth booking, with lots of advice, handled expertly by Ale, to the incredible skills and knowledge of Tristan in the field, we had the very BEST time. Ale was able to source the perfect accommodation for my family, within our budget and seamlessly organise everything. Tristan's intimate knowledge of the animals in the area meant that we were able to connect with them on a personal level making our experience more than we could have dreamt of. I will never stop being amazed at his ability to read tracks in the way he does. His understanding of their behaviour allowed him to predict their movements and get us into the optimal viewing positions. His photographer's eye also ensured we had prime positions for photographic opportunities, and I not only learned more about photography in our 5 days than I have in years but was able to capture the best shots of my life. If I am ever able to return to Africa, I will 100% be booking with Wandering Thru again. I can't speak highly enough of this company. Thanks for making our trip a lifetime experience guys!!! Note- I have traveled ALOT through Africa, from self-driving to privately guided tours and everything in between. These guys were hands-down the best!
PA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome experience
Our Safari was booked by my travel agent back home so I do not know if our package matches exactly what is described in terms of the lodging portion of our experience, but we did spend 4 days between 3 areas, 2 within serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. It was just my wife and I, accompanied by our guide.
Safari Soles were very organized, on time for our pickup at the airport with great service from our friendly driver Chiff.
We met our guide, Innocent, on the morning we were to set out on our trip. He was to spend every day with us as our experienced guide.
Innocent was always forthcoming with information and seemed at ease answering all of our questions, he was always patient and would confirm with us if we wanted to move along before moving on to some other animal or view. He would always let us know what to expect during the coming days activities and was always ready to start on time every time.
We had great luck during our safari, as we got to see every single one of the most sought after species,but it definitely made a huge difference in that we had a knowledgeable guide that knew where to go and maintains good communication with other guides who shared info on game locations.
The 3 properties where we spent the night were to our complete liking. One was a tented camp in southern serengeti which was awesome. Comfortable and had everything needed, considering it was in the middle of the bush, it was top notch. The other two nights we spent in lodges, both surpassed our expectations. We did go in february and the temperature everywhere was very nice, probably not so during the dry season.
Food was always good, both at the lodges/camp and the pick nick lunches we had while on the road. The only exception i´d make to that was the packed lunch on the last day which was not up to the standards of the rest of the meals we had every single other time.
The vehicle itself had definitely seen a lot of adventures in its day, but that said it never failed us and was always comfortable.
CA
Easier & more enjoyable than expected!
We loved our trip here! The country was easier to get around and more developed than we expected leading to a very comfotable and relaxed experience. The people are all generally very warm and helpful and hospitable, and also speak English as a national language there! It was a very international travel destination and we met people from all over the world on this trip which was neat!
Very safe as well, never felt unsafe or worried when we were there, although we didn't venture out at night very much.
We split our time 50/50 between safari'ing and adventuring around the country and capital city of Nairobi and the other half relaxing in Diani beach. Its great that you can have adventure and relaxation in the same spot!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mike is an exceptional tour operator who is passionate about wildlife and goes above and beyond to e
I recently went on a 3-day safari tour in Tanzania with Shengena Adventure, and I must say it was an incredible experience! Our tour operator, Mike, was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived, he ensured that every aspect of our journey was seamless and enjoyable.
Mike's knowledge of the local wildlife and ecosystems truly enhanced our safari experience. He went above and beyond to spot rare animals and provide us with fascinating insights into their behaviors and habitats. His passion for nature and conservation was truly inspiring.
The accommodations provided by Shengena Adventure were top-notch, offering comfort and luxury amidst the wilderness. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Overall, I can recommend Shengena Adventure and Mike highly enough. They exceeded all of my expectations and made this safari tour a truly unforgettable experience. I cannot wait to plan my next adventure with them!
Danke schön!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fiona at Inspired Feet Safaris was more than just a tour operator! She was our anchor in Kenya!
Having booked a budget safari, we knew to expect basic meals and accommodations. Still, everything was well organized and the time in the parks was unbelievable!
Fiona from Inspired Feet Safaris kept us informed and checked in on us regularly during our 7 days! While so many of our tour mates were having issues with their tour operators, Fiona was always accessible and reliable! She made sure to give us details and tricks to makes sure we had a great time on safari.
The parks are stunning, the wildlife breath-taking!
And I can't say enough about Fiona and Duke. They are a relatively young company that deserves to be recognized and supported! Not only were they helpful before and during the safari, they kept in touch during our second leg of the trip to the east coast of Kenya. We were lucky to meet with them before our flight home and even had a nice meal and a drink with Duke in Nairobi.
Do not hesitate to visit Kenya for safari, and definitely, do not hesitate to work with Fiona at Inspired Feet !
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip which offered any of the best attractions of Kenya and Tanzania - best guides for sure!
We had the pleasure to have a Safari with Raja, starting and ending in Nairobi, following several national parks in Kenya and Tanzania. Both of our guides (Jeff & Alan) were very kind and patient with a lot of specific knowledge and very safe driving skills. All the lodges we visited were on a very high standard and we enjoyed any of the stays. The mixture of lodges and tented camps was perfect any we do not have any complaints about this.
To our Safari-experience, we were extremely lucky to see all the big five within the days in a very rare condition, for example some cubs or hunting lions - just breathtaking! Thanks to the big experience and knowledge of the two guides, we had some very special encounters. Specially to talk about Lake Ndutu, which is not on every list for Safaris but very worth to make a stop between Serengeti and Ngorongoro NP.
Last but not least as well big thanks to Rajab from RajaTours, very easy to organize the safari, very good price for an unforgetable trip in Kenya and Tanzania. Thanks a lot!
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded the expectations every way.
Arranged a rather last minute trip for my family (started arranging 2 weeks before departure) - we flew overnight to Dar, from there to Arusha arrivinga at 09 hrs and started immediately our safari with LionKing (got numerous offers and negotiated a tailor-made solution from that for us adding some things and removing some, they were the most flexible, sensibel and communicative, thnx Gordon!)
In 2 hrs were in Tarangire (might have been the only mistake we made as we were rather sleepy the first day having almost not slept on flight - so did not get to appreciate all as intensely, snoozed some naps in between).
Our guide Salehe was top noch - competent, friendly, not overbearing. Drove safely - that we come to appreciate especially seeing some broken or stuck vehicles.
First night in Karatu, from there transit of Ngorongoro and around south rim of Serengeti - lions, elephants and giraffes a plenty. But that also yielded a leopard on a tree and 3 cheetahs sleeping in grass from ca 5m distance. And to crown it our guide found first a lion in bush. We got stuck, so had to wait. From there a lioness with 3 cubs emerged, and went for a drink nearby. We got out as well. For overnight at Noyora lodge inside Serengeti that was fantastic (will review separately). 3-rd day inside serengeti - lions, elephant herds (biggest ca 40), giraffes. But also hippo ponds and a croco. Zebras and wildebeest as long as eye could take. Back on 4-th day through Ngorongoro - adding flamingos and 2 rhinos - albeti those from quite some distance. And were extremely lucky to see 2 young male lions attemt a hunt on buffalos. To our daughters delight a narrow miss. But part of the case was literally 10 m away from our car. last night in Kartau Marera Lodge again. I had specifically asked also for Manyara lake, compared to others it was not so exciting (we only had the last morning) but still happy we saw it - pity the flood damage (dried acacias) and the fact waterbirds are gone (supposedly agricultural pesticides flow from upstream). In sum, almost perfect, esp the parts LionKing was doing.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastically informational and Sweet
The value for your money is beyond anything I could comprehend. The budget safari was more than I ever expected, and I would’ve been willing to pay triple what I did for the experience I got
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Such a fun experience! A great value for the price, all drivers and staff were reliable and everything was very organized!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mister Senior Zimbabwe photo shoot on a Wonderfully Guided Safari of Victoria Falls
One of the best mornings of my life. I can’t believe so many people miss out on the sunrise in Victoria Falls…I actually ended up having a private tour with one of the guides of Savannah Adventures, and we barely saw any other tourists. Communication and pickup with Taf went well and we arrived right on time - actually a couple of minutes before the park employees and we were the first ones through the gate. The early morning rainbows were fantastic and something i will never forget. My guide‘s name from Savannah Adventures escapes me but he was very enthusiastic and also a great photographer. He kept asking if I was alright because I was very quiet - honestly, the views had simply taken my breath. Its something everyone going to Victoria Falls should be doing...its a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks for offering that tour to me.We highly recommend
