CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abdullie and his team were simply wonderful to work with.
We started working with Abdullie to create our itinerary 2 years ago. Our original plan was to visit Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, however due to covid we decided to visit only Tanzania this year. We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, the Northern Serengeti and the Central Serengeti.
Every aspect of our safari was so well planned, and the accommodations were lovely.
We had two guides during the duration of our trip, Michael and Juma. Both guides were not only extremely knowledgeable, but so personable and were just as excited to see things as we were, and they were so patient (we had a lot of questions!).
It was great to hear how much they knew about the wildlife and the areas, but we really enjoyed getting to know them as individuals.
To say Michael’s knowledge of birds was amazing would be an understatement. My husband would quickly describe a bird he saw to Michael and he would be able to tell us the type of bird and explain it to us. On top of that, he would always show us in the book and explain further.
Juma’s knowledge of the areas we were in were just astonishing. Sometimes I wondered where we were driving (not that I would have known anyway!), or what we were waiting for, but Juma was always a step ahead. On our last day in the Central Serengeti he drove us further out, and didn’t stop searching for male lions as those were the one big cat we hadn’t seen. Sure enough, Juma found us 3 male lions together!! The best part? We were the ONLY car there, so we were able to spend as much time watching them.
Abdullie and his team were available at all times…even with the time difference, Abdullie answered my emails and texts so quickly, regardless of the time. We really appreciated the communication between the team: Abdullie checking in on us, Michael connecting with Juma when we were changing locations, and vice versa. They just worked so well as a team…it wasn’t as if one individual knew something that the others didn’t, they were all in the communication loop.
We truly loved every aspect of our trip. There isn’t anything we would change. Abdullie was so patient with me throughout the whole planning phase (believe me, I know I’m not the easiest person to work with!), always quickly responding to my numerous emails and questions. Michael and Juma ensured we saw everything we wanted to, and spent as much or as little time viewing the animals as we wanted. In Tarangire there were elephants everywhere, and since Michael knew how much I loved elephants, he would point them out and stop EVERY SINGLE TIME we spotted them (which was quite often lol), and he would just stop and wait until I had gotten enough of watching them.
We saw several river crossings in the Northern Serengeti because Juma was determined to have us watch as many as we could.
Everything throughout our trip was seamless. Would we work with Abdullie and Wito Africa Safaris again? Well, we have the second part of our trip booked for next year already and it wouldn’t be with anyone else! The amount of time Abdullie and his team put into creating the perfect itinerary for you really shows.
I realize this is an extensive review, however this is short compared to how much more I wanted to write about Abdullie and his team, and our trip in general.
I highly recommend anyone who is looking to plan their safari, to just get in touch with Wito…I guarantee from the first response you receive from Abdullie you’ll feel like he’s a friend who just wants to plan the perfect trip for you. You won’t regret it!
US
Exceptional experience with an exceptional guide
I had a fantastic time traveling with Antony and a group of friends for a week. I would highly recommend Tazama to anyone considering going on a safari in Kenya.
Our guide was absolutely phenomenal. He was incredibly knowledgable about the animals we were seeing and where we would be mostly likely to see different animals within the parks. He made sure we always had water or anything else we might need. The accommodations he arranged for us were great. He was the consummate guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
We travel for a week to several different parks including Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. It felt like everyday we saw something new and exciting. The highlights included seeing lions make a kill, a leopard that had dragged it's prey to a treetop, and the wildebeest migration. We also saw cheetahs, elephants, several types of giraffes, rhinos, and too many other types of animals to count.
We went in late August, and the weather was generally cooler than I anticipated (low 70s F in the evenings). Kenya is at a higher altitude than I realized (generally > 6,000 ft). Be sure to bring some warmer clothes.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience !!
In the overall, the entire trip surpassed my expectations. Our driver Eric was an excellent driver, he knows how to handle with the crazy traffic of Nairobi and on Safaris he always tried to give us the best perspective of the animals to get the perfect shot. We had the opportunity to see a small crossing at Maasai Mara thanks to Eric experience. Totally recommend Mwema for a Safari in Kenya.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing and unforgettable trip with Hassan from Goshrni Safaris
We have organized a 6-day safari in Tanzania with Gosheni - a local company - and cannot recommend them enough.
We organized the trip with Pendo John. Pendo was extremely responsive and gave us some great recommendations. Also, the advance payment went through very smoothly.
Once we arrived, we were very warmly welcomed at the airport by Hassan, our guide for the next 6 days. Hasan made our trip truly special! He got us to all the right spots and managed to position us in a way that we could always have a perfect view.
Whenever we had questions on the country or wildlife, he was happy to explain… I think at some point we run out of questions - he knew everything! We are so thankful to Hassan, he made this experience truly exceptional!
Lastly, the itinerary, car, accommodations, and food by Gosheni were great. They made our safari a fantastic and unforgettable experience.
Thank you Gosheni, Pendo, and Hassan!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with Goshani and Hassan - you won’t be disappointed!
The interaction with Gosheni started during the booking process, where Pendo John was a delight! She was very responsive (also on WhatsApp!) and gave us options for both itineraries and the places to stay. Across all the interactions with Pendo, it was nice how she gave us an honest recommendation, particularly on overnight stays - what is fairly priced and what is simply not worth it.
Once we arrived, we were immediately greeted at the airport by our guide - Hassan - and got started! Our 6 day safari went like a breeze and Hassan made sure the experience was unforgettable. He made sure everything went smoothly and had an amazing eye to spot animals. We were often the first car at any spot, and had always the best view! In addition, Hassan had a deep knowledge of the animals, plants and birds - for curious people like us it was nice to be able to ask very question!
Overall, I highly recommend Gosheni and Hassan. It was a dream trip and it is nice to know we were doing it with a local company!
Thank you Gosheni, Pendo and Hassan!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Tour in Tanzania
Our dream of a safari has come true! My girlfriend and I had been planning a trip to Tanzania for a long time. Despite Corona, we decided to do it last month. We traveled with Benson Safaris Tanzania and had a wonderful vacation, uncomplicated and with wonderful impressions. Even during our many rebookings, we were able to contact the team at any time, and we always met with understanding despite annoying questions from us. Our guide Piter, speaks fluent English, was terrific! He not only brought us closer to the animal world and nature with his infinite knowledge, but also the culture of the tribes of Tanzania. As a hobby photographer, it was a dream for me to get the wild world of Trier in front of my lens. For us Tanzania was a fantastically beautiful country, with many great, open-minded people despite all the adverse circumstances in this very "new" time for everyone. Everyone complied with hygiene measures, provided information and kept their distances.
We can unreservedly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania.
Unser Traum einer Safari ist in Erfüllung gegangen! Meine Freundin und ich hatten schon lange eine Reise nach Tansania geplant. Trotz Corona haben wir uns im letzten Monat dafür entschieden. Wir sind mit Benson Safaris Tanzania gereist und hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub, komplikationslos und mit traumhaften Eindrücken. Auch während unser vielen Umbuchungen konnten wir jederzeit Kontakt mit dem Team aufnehmen, sind jederzeit auf Verständnis gestoßen trotz nerviger Fragen von uns. Unser Guide Piter, spricht fließend Englisch, war grandios! Er hat uns nicht nur die Tierwelt und Natur näher gebracht mit seinem unendlichen Wissen, sondern auch die Kultur der Volkesstämme Tansanias. Es war für mich als Hobbyfotograf ein Traum, die wilde Trierwelt vor meiner Linse zu bekommen. Für uns war Tansania ein traumhaft schönes Land, mit vielen tollen, aufgeschlossenen Menschen trotz aller widrigen Umstände in dieser doch sehr "neuen" Zeit für alle. Jeder ist Hygienemaßnahmen nachgekommen, hat aufgeklärt und Abstände eingehalten.
Wir können Benson Safaris Tanzania uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Massive Mara experience
They have excellent customer care services.
They know the park well and where to find the animals.
They are clean
They keep conscious.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best value for money!
As the title says, this is probably the best value for money out of all the other tours as I spoke to many people from other groups and came to the conclusion that for a 3 to 5 day safari, Jackson and his team are the ones. From the first day to the last day either he was always in touch or the rest of his team were. I want to mention Asad who took me on my first day in Arusha to Materuani Village and the coffee tour (amazing experience) and on my last day he took me to Lake Duluti upon my request. I also want to mention Aroun, the Safari guide, a seasoned guide with many years of experience and a great man who loves wildlife as much as anyone and last but not least, Othamani the chef who was cooking great and healthy meals for us during the safari. Again if you’re looking for a 3 to 5 day safari and want to also have a bit of culture in Arousha - Topy Tours is who you need to go to. I’m definitely coming back!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelente !!
This was an AMAZING trip, and thank you a lot for Spirit of Kenya choosing Vanessa and Nesta to be our guide.. more than a guide, it’s now a friend.
This was the most incredible experience that we have done.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The most organized and up to task operator. Customer conscience and respectful
Savannah woods is a team of experienced operators who are straight forward in their relations with customers giving the best of service you can ever get locally with consideration to economic aspect by ensuring the customer gets value for their money, time and resources. You'll never go wrong with Savannah woods
