US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip worth the price
I was very happy with our trip in Kenya. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We got to see so much and even had a chance to stop at a sight seeing area to stretch our legs. What a great way to appreciate nature but not disturb it.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We had a fantastic time there! Masai. Mara was so rewarding:) the trip was organized very well and Tom was kind and pleasant to be with. All was perfect ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna Matata ( No worries in Suajili)
I would recomend Crater Explorer and Emanuel a hundred times to anyone traveling to Tanzania.
First, Emanuel is a Tanzanian Entrepreneur, and I try to travel with local Companies for many reasons. Their knowledge of the ground and the country, their presence upon arrival. And I was amazed by Emanuel’s fast reactivity.
He answered as soon as he received my email, and then kept on Answering all my questions and doubts at any time. And always on top of everything.
I have enjoyed All what I expected from this trip and much more. And I got to see the big 5, as the driver/guide made his best to show us everything.. The food was excellent, the lodges amazing.
This is a lifetime experience everyone should have, and the kindness and amability of Emanuel, and Tanzanian people is unquestionable.
I will certainly recomend this trip and this company to ALL my family and friends. Thinking of sending my mother..
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Don't use anyone else - super service with great communication
I found Discover Africa via a Google search and sent them an email. within 24 hours I had a reply (due time difference) and then a phone call with Antoinette and we planned the trip. Antoinette was so easy to work with and had the patience to keep changing the itinerary due to the pandemic and flight cancellations and more. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone looking on planning a trip to Africa.
The tour itself was arranged with Wild Frontiers. We did a 4 night Gorilla trekking trip in Uganda and then a 9 night safari in Tanzania. All the arrangements went exactly to plan and then some. From the moment we arrived at Entebbe Airport with the VIP meet and greet which had been arranged I knew we were in good hands. The VIP meet and assist off the aircraft on arrival is a life saver. With all the requirements to have a covid test on arrival and navigate the airport and the various stages of entry into the country, it simply is a must.
Our flight to Entebbe had been cancelled so we arrived a day earlier than scheduled. Arrangements were made to move the transfer a day earlier and we spent the day at an airport hotel. This had not been planned as we were going to fly direct to Bwindi - however in hindsight it was a blessing. Having the day to recuperate was awesome. A representative of Wild Frontiers, Evelyn, met us at the hotel and went over the itinerary and handed over tickets and gave us lots of tips. She even arranged to have our baggage, which had been delayed, sent to Bwindi when it finally arrived two days later. I could not ask for any better service, they were simply incredible.
On arrival we were met by our guide Echy. What can I say about him other than he was one of the best guides I've had on trips to Africa. Charming, funny, and full of information on what to expect. He is well known in the area and it was delightful to see how everyone greeted him. He made you feel at home and comfortable. Ask for him - you will not be disappointed.
Accommodation and Buhoma Lodge is simply awesome. Right at the start of the gorilla trekking area so close to everything. Food and service are awesome and the accommodations are superb - though there are a lot of steps to the rooms so bear this in mind.
From Bwindi we flew to the Serengeti via Entebbe. This is pretty much a full day affair on charter flights so be prepared. One suggestion I would make is to have a packed lunch sent with you as there is no time at the airports to grab a bit to eat.
Again all arrangements were superb with not hitches whatsoever. On arrival we were met by our guide, George. Again another super person who was full of knowledge. He immediately realized we loved birding and was awesome in spotting them. He was flexible with game drive times and length which was wonderful.
Kiota Camp is a wonderful camp overlooking the open plains of the Serengeti. Lying in your comfortable bed at night listening to the sounds to of the bush is incredible. Again service and food are wonderful and the staff went out of their way to look after us. In the evening after our game drives and we had all showered and freshened up we would head to the dining tent and sit around the camp fire and have a pre-dinner drink and just talk about the day. One night the staff asked us if they could move our chairs for a moment. We were not sure what they were doing but the next thing they had brought our dinner table from the dining tent and put it at the fire so we could have dinner there. It was super night.
One comment I do have on this - when going out for the game drives a packed lunch is provided. These were always put on the floor of the vehicle and sat there for a good number of hours before we stopped for the lunch break. Recommend this be put into a cooler box rather than left in the open heat. There was a cooler box on the vehicle but it was not working so that didn't help.
After 4 nights in the Serengeti we moved to the Ngorongoro Crater area and stayed at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge. A wonderful place to stay with awesome meals. The food was incredible.
Unfortunately this is when I fell ill with gastroenteritis and severe dehydration and ended up in the hospital! George, our guide, was magnificent at handling all of this and still making sure our friends traveling with us would continue with the safari. They throughly enjoyed their game viewing in the crater and then moved onto Honeyguide Tarangire Camp, which they just raved about. I was sorry to have missed that part of the trip.
We ended the trip at the Africa Tulip Hotel in Arusha. A great hotel to end or start your trip if starting in Arusha. Highly recommended.
I highly recommend both Discover Africa and Wild Frontiers. All arrangements were exceptional and the constant communication through-out the trip made for a well executed safari. Thanks to everyone for all their help and look forward to seeing you on the next adventure.
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went really well and as planned
I had a great experience with this company. My tour was 5 days tour to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate with a guide James. We managed to see so many wild animals and birds just a few meters from us! Thanks for a nice Safari
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
EXCELENT!
You don't just hire a game tour, actually you meet a very good friend, always able to guide you and share his large knowledge and experience, making your trip more than delightfully.
He takes duly care of every small detail, planned and unplanned: hotels, meals, transfers, tours, souvenirs, etc. etc.
I wish having the opportunity to get back very soon with relatives and friends and meet him again
120% recommended
Thanks Dany to you all all your Teammates!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible services
Absolutely love the staff working at AAS. Their personal touch and respectable follow up. really appreciate them for making my holiday worth while
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable
AAS delivers you what they promise and more, quite a great team they got. Made my trip to Kenya one to reminisce about for a long long time.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% WONDERFULL
It was maravellous and amazin experience.
Everything was perfect.
The Safari was wonderfull with Michael, our guide tour.
He is very polite and profesional. He saw us everything with calm and he knew everything very well. He saw the great five animals. He also drove very well and we felt safe with him. He is very good at his good.
The hotels were so beatifull…we really enjoyed and spent very good time. All the workers with mask and very clean everything.
I recomended then for sure, i had one of the best holidays in my life thanks to them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Predators and Safari exceeded very high expectations
I would highly recommend predators and Frank as your safari guide. I have done a lot of safari's in my life, living in South Africa and always have very high expectations for a guide and a safari. They exceeded my expectations, their knowledge of animals are astonishing and I learned something new everyday. We would make a few jokes and say wouldn't it be nice to see a leopard or cheetah or baby warthogs and 5 minutes later, it would happen. Between the magic of the Serengeti and Frank, the unreal would happen. Their attention to detail and to ensure we have a best trip of our life, was their main objective. Thank you for going the extra mile!!!!!!! They really know the best routes and how to ensure you have the best experience of your life!
