US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular country in so many ways - amazing variety, wildlife, and people
We spent 3 weeks in Tanzania, starting with a week of diving in Zanzibar, moving next to a weeklong safari out of Arusha, and finishing with a multi-day climb to the summit of Mount Meru. The variety of experiences that Tanzania offers is truly remarkable. The beaches, the diving, and the culture in Zanzibar are rich and beautiful. And the highland experience out of Arusha is lush, wild, and high-elevation all within 200kms. It was warm at the beach and cool in Arusha.
We saw amazing wildlife in our safari which took us to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and both the Central and Northern Serengeti. We saw loads of wildlife, including the great migration crossing the Mara river in the north and a pair of cheetahs rocketing out of the tall grass to make a kill right in front of our safari jeep.
And if you like climbing and are looking for a unique, high elevation experience, check out Mount Meru. It clocks in at just over 4500m and is an amazing 3 or 4 day supported non-technical climb. Where else can you see giraffe and warthogs on an alpine ascent?
The people throughout were friendly, helpful, and genuine. It’s a place to slow down and savor.
In Zanzibar we dove in Matemwe with Eagle Ray divers which is a locally run shop that does dives out on Mnemba atoll. And in Arusha we worked with Safari Soles who booked our safari with Freddy and our climb of Meru with Sam and Eli. All were fantastic and I’d highly recommend them all.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience.
In Tanzania the safari feels like a trip inside a National Geographic movie, very nice people, breathtaking views. amazing experience. We traveled with a guide from the Lion King company, Emanuel, who was a charming, smart man, knew how to find the hidden animals, told us a lot about them and made sure to make our trip perfect. Staying in the tents in the Serengeti was also a wonderful experience, something we will remember forever.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Welcoming. Beautifull, pleasant, We enjoy the safari to Masai Mara, lake nakuru.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!
Trevor our guide from Elephant Herd Tours was amazing!! He had terrific high energy from start to finish!! 10 stars!!! We saw the big 5 and had so much fun spotting all of the animals!! Highly recommend!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are collaborative and flexible team
My friend and I got to Tanzania hoping our adventure to climb Kilimanjaro would be unforgettable and our expectations were met and more . From the time we got picked up at the airport until we got dropped off 9 days later we had an amazing experience . The hiking specifically was just great , our team was flexible , thoughtful and the 2 guides we had were able to “adapt” the pace to ensure we were successful. We are amateur hikers , yet With words like “pole pole”, and the support of Ramadh and David- our guides - we knew our climb to Uhuru peak would be a success.ñ, and It was !! What an amazing feeling!! . Thank you Amos and the “Migration Venture Africa” team for such a great experience
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles was excellent, highly recommended
On Safari, we went out with Isaac. Andrew drove us locally, to our hotel, and he was incredibly engaging and sunny. Isaac was dedicated, cheery, and knowledgeable. His dedication to making sure we really saw things, but comfortably was very apparent--he kept in regular contact with other drivers about the status of the great migration and recommended our starting times, on one hand, but if he had to suggest an early time he was almost apologetic.....i felt bad, and told him we were good for it, we had a week in Tanzania to see as much as we could, and months to catch up on our sleep later. Isaac always made us comfortable, and we truly enjoyed his company.
As for Safari Soles, we also had the opportunity to meet Bryson...and I am sure I sent him way more questions than he really needed (he's gotta be a busy guy) but he always answered--from recommending an itinerary when we were just starting to plan to making changes as needed, to answering stupid American questions like "what do we wear?" he was patient, detailed, and excellent.
Safari Soles does multiple tours, multiple places....in discussion w Bryson of what we'd most like to see, how long we had, lodging preferences, and time of year, we did 3 days in the Serengetti and 1 day in Ngorongoro crater, all from Arusha. That wasn't even a direct tour offering, it just matched the places we wanted to see, the animals, and a desire to hit the great migration.
What you see will depend on time of year, luck, etc., but as a running total we saw: Leopard (very far away but you could see the head up in a pile of rocks)
Lions: dozens, including males, females, and even babies
2 cheetahs
1 serval cat
Maribou storks
secretary birds
tons of flamingoes and vultures
various eagles
ostriches
warthogs
wildebeest
zebra
multiple antelope species
crocodiles
hippoes
elephants
cape buffalo
hyena (also heard at night--solitary hyenas make a really cool "awwwww...ooop!" call that was really surprising)
jackals
giraffes
and i am sure I forgot a few, but the safari is really incredible--you'll see more animals than you'd ever guess from being someplace as developed and fragmented as America, and the scale of size is hard to imagine--elephants are big in a circus, but elephants that are clearly taller than your safari jeep are something else entirely.....
Safari Soles seems to be a somewhat mid-sized, mid-priced outfitter, and I have not worked with a bunch of other players, but I really, truly liked working with everyone at Safari Soles, and if I were to get back to Tanzania, I would book them again, in a heartbeat. I honestly couldn't have been happier with them.
We don't review a lot, we're lazy. But we try to believe in Karma, and giving credit where credit is due--we put out feelers with several outfitters and chose Safari Soles for price and reviews, and as I said, I could not be happier with that choice--they totally earned the high marks they have in tripadvisor. And as a side note, Isaac and Bryson both have standing invites if they ever need a place to hang in the US, which we do for even fewer people. Again, they really were the best....
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and professionals
A must recommended tour company, we went to Uganda to visit one of the charity organization which we decided to go on a tour with my friends after we had finished all the activities which took us there, one of our team leader contacted Bright safaris Uganda and booked for a 5 days tour. We started this tour as clients but we ended up becoming a family of bright safaris Uganda after having owesom trip with Moses the guide who was very knowledgeable about about Uganda knew every thing and he was so friendly and helpful to us.
Therefore whoever is planning to visit Uganda Bright safaris Uganda is the best tour company for you.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding quality for price
My wife and I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for a 10 day safari with 1 day spent in Nairobi. After extensive research and getting different quotes from other tour agencies, Right Choice provided the best price while maintaining quality accommodation. From start to finish George was always available to answer any and all of my many questions, as well as helping us plan our anniversary trip to our liking. We were able to select the tour we wanted and change some of the accommodations to fit what we were looking for. We were able to see and experience Masai Mara, Serengeti, Amboseli, Tarangire, and so much more. What an incredible experience! George went above and beyond to ensure our travels were special and memorable. Highly recommend Right Choice Safaris for your upcoming travels to east Africa.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended
Very respectable company with outstanding service level. Susan is your go-to-person. She was always available and delivered everything we were promised. We spoke to many companies but selected Sunstrip due to price and service and we are very happy we did. After returning home to Denmark we definitely recommend this company to others. You are in safe hands.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 3-days Safari at Serengeti National Park
My 3-days Safari tour, to Serengeti Park in Tanzania with SHETER TOURS was excellent, a life memorable and am looking forward to tour with them again. The charge was very worth for the tour/service. They were very reliable, and had a very great customer service and were ready for any support needed.. I can recommend any one touring Kenya to tour/safari with them.
