65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Big Five--And Much More!
I had booked my photo safari in 2019 for the following year but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed my plans back and back and back. My wife was killed in January 2023 and I was going to cancel my trip--Go Touchdown was very understanding. But friends told me to go ahead and take the trip in my wife's memory. I had lots of questions and apprehensions about the trip and the Go Touchdown folks (mainly Lucia) patiently addressed all of them.
The trip itself was wonderful. I wanted to take photos of the African animals and was not disappointed. Of course, I had a focus on the “Big Five” and I was able to get outstanding photos of all of them. Even though it was not "bird season" there was sufficient quantities and variety of birds to photograph. The free-roaming animals were almost close enough to touch from the safety of our jeeps. The guides were phenomenal--very knowledgeable without being "academic." I thought I knew a lot about animals before the trip but I learned so much more on the safari. (Do you know that hyena poop is white because of their diet of bones?) Accommodations were very good everywhere we went and the food was fantastic.
Our small group (9 guests plus drivers/guides in 2 vans) was perfect--great personalities, interesting people, funny, friendly. One couple had visited Chobe National Park before the start of our trip and recommended it highly because of the large variety and numbers of animals. Thanks to the flexibility and responsiveness of the Go Touchdown team I was able to change my tour to include Chobe and still go to Victoria Falls. Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with the Go Touchdown Safari experience.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was really nice trip, guide was really nice, organizators were very helpful, highly recomend!
We saw a lot of Animals, organizators were really helpful, the guide was cool, he spoko English, I can highly recomend this company!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful guide and brilliant service
Abraham was a very kind and thoughtful guide. He took very good care of us and was pending of our needs. Would highly recommend Safari Gurus!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honest, Punctual, knowledgeable, and a Joy to be around
Jackson and Brian not only showed us a wonderful time on our safari, they also pitch in and help with luggage, speak very good English, enjoy laughing, and are very knowledgeable of the animals we see. They were punctual and a joy to be with! I highly recommend them.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Safari with Great Tour Guide
Our Safari is pretty amazing! Under the guidance of tour guide PIUS, we saw various animals. Big Five and wildebeest bearing babies are both memorable. In terms of itinerary arrangement, PIUS is very well planned and professional， helping us to arrange Safari's daily itinerary reasonably, and enthusiastically explaining animal characteristics and culture to us. In addition, PIUS has a pair of wise eyes that even help us find faraway wildebeests bearing baby. Really looking forward to the travel again.
LK
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best time in my entire life
Mesmerizing. Just mesmerizing. One of the best places in the world. And our tour guide nicholas is a legend. He showed us the big five in 1 and a half days!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experienc Designers
I loved the experience provided by Kili Tanzanite Safaris Limited. The elements of the experience design were wonderful in every way. We received terrific communication including a perfect training plan, the best possible service, and great value for the money. The Kili Tanzanite team were reliable in every way. The tour could not have been better. I was so pleased with my experience that I have referred five additional parties that have traveled to Tanzania and hiked and toured with Kili Tanzanite.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
Everything worked really well, we saw lions, rhinos and many other wild animals. The driver Kcalifa was also really funny and experienced driver. Five stars!
Fun, reliable, and electric!
Lucas is a fantastic tour guide and couldn’t recommend him more! He made our tour safari tour an unforgettable experience. Thanks, Lucas!
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hospitality Professionalism Safety
I have already done safaris in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Kenya but this was the most beautiful safari ever!
The parks of Tanzania are wonderful but I must point out the excellent organization of Suricata Safari which I chose after a selection of the various tour operators for Safaris departing from Arusha.
Our driver/guide Mandela was very capable in driving even in difficult situations and has excellent knowledge of the fauna and environment of the Parks. He also spoke excellent English and was always in contact with the staff and other guides so that we could photograph the rarest animals and the most interesting wild life situations.
The accommodations during the safari were also of an excellent standard including the tented camps. A lot of attention to food even during the game drive lunches.
A special thanks to Mister T who carried out a briefing upon our arrival, showing us and explaining the Safari methods and a second briefing upon our return to get our opinion and organize the transfer to the airport.
This also denotes the professionalism of the Suricata Safari Team.
Highly recommended!! I would say the best Safari operator for the Safari departing from Arusha!🐘🦏🐆
(automatic translation from Italian)
