CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderfully interesting destination with lots of variety.
We spent a wonderful 10 days in Namibia with an outstanding guide (Lucky) The tour was organized by Nature Travel Namibia and the staff were responsive and helpful.
We managed to see a lot of game at the Erindi Game Reserve, including some more unusual species such as wild dog. Our visit to two organizations focusing on conservation (Naankuse Foundation outside Windhoek and Rare and Endangered Species Trust near Outjo) were highlights, especially REST's work with endangered pangolins. Our Living Desert tour near Swakopmund was fascinating as we were introduced to creatures living with no evident source of water.
The geographic features of Namibia are stunning, including the Brandberg mountains (and the fascinating cave paintings) and the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
Lodges and food were of a high quality. The people we encountered were welcoming and helpful. It was a wonderful experience and good value.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not to be missed. EXCELLENT!
This trip is trip of a lifetime! I have been around the world but this trip,the country the scenery food and the WILDLIFE is xtraordinary. Thank you to claws of Africa for organising such a beautiful trip for us. Though we choose our accommodation but tour was just beautiful. The scenery is out of this world and memorising. We were to catch the beginning of the migration which is something to watch. Our guide Dickson from Claws of Africa was excellent with his vast knowledge of the all the parks. He was patient and full of knowledge. I would highly recommend Claws of Africa to be your tour operator. The owner Fatima is excellent in responding to any queries you might have and very accommodation.
Highly Recommended Claws of Africa.
Beautiful Country - Tanzania
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing experience of a lifetime
Having Phoenix Safaris as our tour operator for 2 safaris was incredible. Dipa Shah arranged for both our safaris. One in Tsavo East and Masai Mara. She is really on top of things and met all our needs. Promptly responding to our emails. Very professional. We had the most interesting drives as we took to the roads to reach our destinations. Joseph K our driver and guide for both safaris was wonderful. His knowledge astounded us...professional, courteous and fun, we always felt safe. The staff at both camps, so warm and welcoming, truly a wonderful group. Thank you Phoenix for this amazing indescribable trip of a lifetime. More than I ever expected.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator and guide in Uganda
My wife and I just finished a 2 week adventure around Uganda with Africa Tours Adventure. I can't say enough about them. Our guide Barnabas was outstanding! Really you should ask for him when you book. He made us feel safe and taken care of the whole trip as well as informed and entertained. Nothing beats laughing all along the way with each other. Even as we were negotiating our way around while the coronavirus was starting to cause issues. Between Barnabas and Nicolas, they managed to adjust on the fly to find us new accommodations when one had tax issues and others when we could not cross the border into Rwanda. They were efficient and on top of it all without us really knowing all the issues. Barnabas made our trip one of the best we ever had. Great conversations, great advice and he always had our best interest at heart. His main goal was that we got the most out of our trip on every level. Truly a good man and a great friend. I will tell everyone to ask for Barnabas if they book. You could not be in better hands.
We spent 2 weeks in which we did monkey walk at Bigodi, chimpanzee tracking, the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, 2 gorilla tracking hikes and golden monkeys. Barnabas gave us a lot of history of where we were and was super informative of all the animals we saw including so many birds. I felt like I was being educated along with the adventure. It was out of this world. We felt like we were being enriched while we were guided. We saw all the big wildlife that were around and even saw the tree climbing lions in Ishasha! And when I got a bit of traveler's stomach, we said bye bye to packed lunches and Barnabas kept checking in on me. We really felt special. He helped get us into the best family tracking of gorillas in Buhoma because I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. God bless him! Always was looking out for us. He has great contacts with the guides and rangers. He was even open to us helping out a mother and daughter duo who were running the French Amazing Race. What a story to bring back!
One lodge was having tax problems and Nicolas found us an upgrade in no time and it was even better. All the lodges were beautiful that they chose and when we had to adjust after Rwanda was having border issues they found us more wonderful accommodations on the fly. Again all the lodges were awesome and really close to all our activities. They really know their country and all it has to offer. We had quiet places with wonderful views.
This was by far the best 2 week adventure we have ever taken and we are pretty well travelled. Everything was more than we had thought it would be. This is by far the best safari travel company in Uganda. Book with them. You won't find anyone better. Nicolas is a class act! There is a reason he is ranked #1. Believe it and trust it! Ask for Barnabas as well. He is professional, kind and friendly. We will be friends for life now. They will be our go to when we go back.
CA
Joseph our Driver and Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and caring !!!
It was an excellent experience that I will never forget !!! We were fortunate in having Dipa hook us up with Joseph who picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the park . This way we got to see the countryside and Joseph answered all our questions and explained the culture and people to us. We were also fortunate that we went on 2 safaris, one at Tsavo , one night and then at Masai Mara for 2 nights . Again Joseph picked us up at our hotel . His knowledge of the animals and birds was phenomenal !! The experience in the park as well as at the camp with Christine, and Lidia and Emanuel , Moses and Nzori and the accommodations, and food were great too !! It was and experience of a life time. I will never never forget this experience and the wonderful and loving people of Kenya!! Thank You !! Thank You !!! Thank You !!!
ES
Friendly, trustable and very professional safari company
My wife and I did a 5-days safari with this company called ‘Gundua Africa Adventure’ from Arusha. We chose to repeat with them for we knew the owner Mr. Pius from years ago and were very satisfied. What a pleasure to see again after 15 years! That time he put all our services together for a memorable Kilimanjaro climb and a trip to Tarangire NP. Also this time we were not disappointed at all. Actually, we had not confirmed our tour until the day of arrival because we were in doubt if for weather conditions we should visit Ngorongoro and Serengeti. We took the chance and, incredible, we called Mr. Pius from the Kilimanjaro airport to arrange the tour for us last minute after we locally checked the weather and travel conditions with him and his staff. After a day of planning and relax we were on the move. Gundua gave us what easily could be his best driver guide, Mr. Facus who found much more than the Big Five for us, a 4X4 vehicle sized as if the 2 of us were VIP and a fine choice of the fine hotels and tented camps in strategically good places suitable to watch the wildlife migration at the proper place at this time of the year. Just what we wanted: not a luxury trip but also not basic. Gundua adjusted to our needs. Best is to find out yourself with Gundua Africa by tailor making your safari according to budget. We have the feeling they give you a bit more than what you actually pay for.
A gift from Mr. Pius at the end of our holiday were the suggestions of visiting nature and cultural places in the Pare Mountains. Thank you guys! We loved it.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant safari at Kroger at adventure lodge. Looked after by the guide Tabo and Tom
Good 3 day adventure package at Adventure lodge( Kroger). Brilliant stay and very good staff, me ,my wife And my daughter enjoyed very much. Would do again safaris at different places
IS
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly an outstanding experience
Booked a 4-day safari encompassing Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. SoT were very responsive in all communication from the first contact and Helena, our tour designer, managed to book a custom package in accordance with our wishes on a very short notice. The accommodation was excellent throughout. Livingstone, our driver and guide, was simply phenomenal - he knows literally everything about the area and its flora and fauna and seemed to have a sixth sense about where to find the different species of animals. Consequently, the tour never had a dull moment as there was always something new to see. We might have been lucky, but during a relatively short safari we saw cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinos and a crocodile as well as the more numerous elephants, zebras and impalas. A particularly nice touch (which others have mentioned) is the warm lunch, which we enjoyed using metal plates, goblets and cutlery so no concerns about plastic waste :) In short - Soul of Tanzania are professionals from start to finish and we had the trip of a lifetime.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly wonderful safari experience
We had the pleasure of having Hassan as our guide: He was a very competent driver who went to great lengths to make out safari enjoyable and adventurous, and he was very knowledgeable about all the different kinds of animals. Furthermore, we had a GREAT cook with us on the tour, who cooked the best meals we had on out entire Tanzania-trip! We have been on safaris before with other companies, but this is the best service we have experienced so far. We could not have asked for a better safari-experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park
We had a great trip with Christopher as our guide and William as our driver. We went Gorilla trekking in the Impenetrable Forest which was absolutely fabulous. We got to sit and watch mountain gorillas go about their business from just yards away. We stayed 1 night at Ride 4 a Woman hostel, which was clean, with good food and good service and I would highly recommend again. We next went up to queen elizabeth national park, staying in the Enjojo lodge which was beautiful, in the trees, looking out of the savannah. We had a beautiful cottage and enjoyed excellent service and food. We drove to the northern part of the park seeing, elephants, lions, water buffalo, warthogs, baboons and many other animals. We enjoyed a cruise on Lake Edward and saw many hippos, elephants and other water animals. We stayed in the baboon safari resort, which is perched overlooking the plains where you can see herds of elephants walking. On our last day we went chimpanzee trekking. On the whole Christopher who runs the company was an excellent communicator and handled all of the logistics efficiently and quickly. We had a wonderful trip and would highly recommend the company again. William our driver was also fabulous and very knowledgeable as well. Everyone should see the Mountain Gorillas if you are able.