20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The perfect way see all Tanzania’s trademark animal on a budget!
We really enjoyed our 5-day camping/budget lodge safari covering 4 of the main National Parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. We saw all the animals we’d been hoping to, as well as some additional surprises. All the parks are special in their own way. The guides were good and the chef was fantastic and made a special effort for us since we are both vegetarian. All the booking/pre-tour communication with Brian was first class - he got back to me pretty much straight away every time. Very impressed with the value for money - the hotel accommodation was basic but comfortable and the tents were fine - they provide mattresses and sleeping bags but bring your own pillow. Beware it gets very cold at the Simba campsite at the top of Ngorongoro Crater, so bring warm layers for overnight. Unless you book a private safari you’ll be mixed with people from other groups, which was quite fun, but even if you do book a private one you’ll probably find the eating areas and campsite generally to be pretty busy.
General comments about the safari: for a first-timer it was surprisingly easy to spot animals and we had so many animal encounters that we could sometimes focus on taking photos and other times just watch and absorb. Sometimes, especially in Serengeti/Ngorongoro, you’re viewing an animal with a number of other jeeps, but Lake Manyara, although with fewer sightings provided some welcome solitude. The 5-day tour was well-paced and not a rush at all.
Would not hesitate to recommend Yetu Safaris for a 5-day budget trip.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
THE VERY BEST
MR. GEORGE & HIS TEAM ARE THE BEST TOUR OPERATORS IN KENYA. TOTALLY RELIABLE & THEY GIVE YOU THE BEST IN EVERYTHING.
I VISITED AMBOSELI, NAIVASHA & MAASAI MARA. I GOT THE BEST SERVICE I GOT. OUR GUIDE MR. JOSHUA WAS ALSO VERY GOOD.
ALL THE BEST TO THEM. I WILL COME BACK AGAIN.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organised
I would highly recommend CKC Tours. John responded to all our queries promptly and went back and forth until we had an itinerary we were happy with. We were then met by John at the airport and given all the documentation for our trip which included lodges at Masai Mara and Amboseli and internal flights. It was all very easy and well organised. I also found it to be very competitively priced considering the service we received and the standard of accommodation.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari I will never forget about
Thank you Private Trip for this memorable safari . We had trouble with connecting flights but you made us feel relaxed and at home when we landed Entebbe. the vehicle was comfortable enough . we wouldnt have asked any more better operator . our guide Amos Drove us carefully through the bumpy roads in the park . Will surely book again in future when i have more time to spend on a safari .
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
Excellent Safari.
The guide Jack made the trip perfect, he is very professional.
Very good quality price.
Thanks to Lennox for always answering questions by mail.
We did 5 days: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, we saw the Big 5 and much more, unforgettable experience!
Recommendable! And see you soon for another Safari in another area of Kenya!
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CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excelent!
The best wonderful time in tanzania with lion king. The safari was perfect! We saw a lot of animals. The food, the hotels, everything was wonderful. Anna was great! took care of us! Bright at the airport and Ally, our guide, just wonderfull!, very kind very gentle, with a lot of information. Really recomended experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly unforgettable safari made possible by Tazama Africa
From the start Antony was extremely quick with his responses to all queries and nothing was too much effort for him. We were asked to make a payment by bank transfer which I wasn’t sure about initially but after studying the Tripadvisor reviews, I decided to go for it, and I’m so glad I did.
Antony arranged for collection from the airport to the hotel the day before the safari, and then came to the hotel to meet us and on the morning of the safari before we were introduced to our guide Josphat, who made our remaining 7 days truly amazing. We cannot praise him enough. He was very polite and professional from the start. After a few days we were well acquainted and felt like we received a really personal service. He must’ve answered hundreds of questions across the seven days but he always answered with enthusiasm and exceptional detail.
Now onto the game drive. What can I say! We saw the big 5, multiple times as well as various other animals. I couldn’t believe how accessible all the animals were due to Josphat’s excellent ability to find them and also with the guides communicating their sightings on the radio.
If you visit multiple national parks, there’s quite a lot of driving between the parks so be prepared for that, but with early starts we always got to our next destination by lunch. Our route was Amboseli - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara. My favourite lodge was Ilkeliani Camp in the Maasai Mara with an exceptional menu and really great staff. It was the perfect place to end the trip. Our lodges were Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (rooms a little small but really nice size resort, not too many people and nicely decorated), Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (a little dated but in an elegant way. Beautiful buildings with wild zebra and deer roaming around the grounds and hippos that come close at night), Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (probably my least favourite only because it was quite a large site, but actually probably had the nicest staff, lots to do and was in a good location), and finally Ilkeliani Camp (beautiful tented camp accessed via a rope bridge. At night you can hear the hienas and birds so bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. I loved how perfectly spaced each tent was so it felt really private, and most of all we loved the food there). Overall a great experience and as soon as I get the chance to return, I have no doubt that I’ll go with Tazama Africa again! Thank you!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, efficient and excellent
One of the best holidays ever - and I've been on many around the world - Matt was extremely communicative before during and after the holiday. His organisation skills were excellent, surpassed only by quality of where he picked - the 2 lodges were beyond anyones wildest dreams. If you want an unforgettable safari experience, look no further.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Image Expedition is excellence personified offering the highest caliber safari experience!
BIG FIVE EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED ABOVE AND BEYOND
My husband and I just had an adventure of a lifetime while on safari with Godlistern from Great Image Expeditions. This experience was exceptional and we are extremely grateful! Godlistern was a marvellous guide who brilliantly conducted our tour through the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation and Tarangire National Park. He is unbelievably knowledgeable and has a laser sharp eye. In addition to having multiple opportunities to see lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses, we also got to see zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, cheetahs, gazelles, secretary birds, flamingos, ostriches and a plethora of other birds and animals. We had the privilege of learning about their diet, mating, instinct and other critical behaviors as we intimately observed them. We witnessed maternal cub interactions such as a cheetah mother teaching her two cubs to hunt. We saw a lioness feeding on her wildebeest prey. We were also fortunate to see many different species of animals all converge at Crater Lake and Tarangire River to hydrate and cool down. We got to watch so many spectacular things and none of that would have been possible without Godlistern's expert skill and Mbeche's superb driving. It was an outstanding safari, absolutely 5 stars!!!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania
I am the huda of Morocco. I love trips and traveled all over the continents. Last August 2022, I traveled to Tanzania. It was a dream come true, especially with the wonderful company. From the time we arrived at Arusha airport, we found Youssef waiting for us, he made sure we reached the hotel. I am grateful to him for helping us with all the details, from tips and advice on places for tourist visits and activities to restaurants. ..... located in Arusha The next day he came with the tour guide goodluck who will accompany us for the next four days. For me and my husband, it was a trip we will never forget. .
The tour guide was a calm and understanding person who told us about the nature of wildlife wherever we went. We are guaranteed accommodation every time we move to a more beautiful place than the one before it. He does not leave an opportunity to meet the rare animals unless he takes us to see them, as for the cleanliness and the arrangement was at the required level. I would also like to thank the cook who always smiles. He cooked it the best. Thank you for this beautiful wedding. Travel success is linked to the people we get to know