FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We highly recommend Estleon adventures. Great value for money. Everything worked marvelously from start to finish. Communication was fluent, kind, extremely fast and reliable all the way.
The safari was everything we had hoped for and a lot more. We got to see everything we had dreamed of. Our driver / guide Isaac was a real Superman, finding all the great animals with a remarkable skill. We highly appreciated his vast knowledge on the African wild life and we enjoyed his company and our conversations very much indeed.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Safari organized by A2ZebraExperience !
A wonderful safari organized by A2ZebraExperience
The advantage of this operator is that its director Mussa accepts discussion and negotiation when he prepares a safari especially for you. As we wanted, my wife and I, to devote a week to visiting the main parks around Arusha at the time of the beginning of the Great Migration, after an initial project suggested by Mussa we, ourselves and Mussa, brought several modifications because we wanted to visit all the parks during these 7 days and choose comfortable lodges. Despite our good level of English Mussa also proposed to change the guide initially planned, for another guide, Sam, very experienced and speaking perfectly French, our mother tongue, for better comfort and a better understanding of the life of the animals and the different cultures of the populations in these regions
First day, visit of the TARANGIRE park, with zebras, wildebeests, baboons, giraffes, a lioness and especially elephants who let themselves be approached a few meters away, even when they are with their young who have just been born, on condition of trust Samuel who knows how to predict if they are going to charge. The variety of landscapes in this park is exceptional. Night at the Burunge Tented Lodge in the very south of the park where elephants came to walk at night between the tents and were still there for breakfast
Second day, visit of the LAKE MANYARA park, with more elephants, zebras and baboons but above all herds of buffaloes who take a nap each standing in a different direction to ensure safety; unfortunately we did not see the lions in the trees, specialty of this park, but Sam explained to us the reason why, in this park only, the lions climb in the trees: the park is very wooded with tall wet grass and lions climb into trees to rest undisturbed by humidity and ants but also to get a better look at potential prey. Overnight at Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge, superb lodge, with swimming pool and view of the lake, where everything was perfect.
Third day, a long way in the Masai country, in the conservation area of the Ngorongoro crater, to reach the entrance of the SERENGETI park and the "endless plains"; a few hundred meters after the entrance, a couple of lions who have isolated themselves to love each other… we sleep on the side of the road, we go crac-crac about once an hour and we go back to bed…. after Sam it can last a week and nothing bothers them, neither the 4x4s which all stop, nor the thousands of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles which graze closer and closer. A little further on, ponds full of hippos that don't smell very good, giraffes, gazelles (Thomson, Impala, de Grant...), buffaloes and we arrive at the Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp... barely average
Fourth day, we return to the entrance of Serengeti Park by other tracks and we come across a magnificent lion on top of the rocks, then we stop to admire four lionesses with their babies playing in the tall grass before going settling high on the rocks to better watch the surroundings, we come across buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras and arriving towards the exit of the park, always in the same place, our couple of lions in love who continue their wedding week. We leave the SERENGETI and we go to Lake Ndutu where we will stay 2 nights at the superb Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge… great comfort and top food
Fifth day, departure in the early morning off-piste because here we are outside the parks and we have the right to approach the animals in any terrain. And it's an exceptional day that Sam made us live: in the morning meeting a mother cheetah who has just killed an antelope to feed her four cubs, who alternate food and games in the wheels of the 4x4s that surround them; mum, who watches the surroundings, comes to finish what is left of the antelope rather than leaving them to the marabouts who are waiting. Then meet a group of lions and return to the Lodge for lunch. Satisfied like the little cheetahs, we set off again in the afternoon to meet wildebeest, gazelles, zebras near the lake, giraffes and a group of five young lionesses and two sleeping young lions who bask in the sun and whom we can't wake up even by making noise in the middle of the group…I don't know what they ate but it must have been big. And returning to the lodge a leopard on a tree that begins to wake up and come down to go hunting after dark.
Sixth day, departure from the lodge to go to the Ngorongoro crater to see the black rhinoceros which is missing from our table for having seen the BIG FIVE; on the way we see a balloon taking off and above all the beginning of the Great Migration: a few million animals, especially wildebeest and zebras, but also antelopes with their young a few days old who run north like the big ones because they know that the still abundant grass will begin to run out here. It is a unique spectacle that should not be missed. A little further on the way to the crater we stop in a Masai village whose chief explains to us their way of life and the construction of houses by the women who own them, because the men are polygamous and live with one of their wives. In the crater there are all kinds of animals but we have already seen them all except the black rhinos which are only found here and we are lucky to meet them. We spend a freezing night at the Ngorongoro Crater Sanctuary Camp, far from everything very high in the mountain above the crater… without interest.
And on the seventh day back to Arusha and end of this safari, better than what we had dreamed of
As Mussa was waiting for us at our hotel so that we could give him our comments and our judgment on the 4x4, the guide, the lodges and if we would do the same safari again, if we had to do it again, we told him that we were totally satisfied but with a few recommendations:
- It is a bit tiring for 7 days to change lodges every day, arrive in the evening and leave the next morning and we suggested spending 2 successive nights in the same lodge when possible; for example to visit Tarangire and Lake Manyara one can visit Tarangire until 4:00 p.m. and, instead of going all the way out of the park to the far south, return by road to Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge which is superb. And the next day we could visit Lake Manyara Park and return to the same lodge. We really enjoyed staying 2 nights in Ndutu.
- When we do the safari in the way we did, we see almost all the animals before arriving at the crater and sleeping at the Sanctuary Luxury Lodge has no interest. Next time we will spend two hours in the crater to see the rhinos and the atmosphere of the crater and we will return to sleep at Lake Manyra or even in Arusha.
But trust A2ZebraExperience and Mussa; Express your wishes… he will know how to satisfy them !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good.
The safari tour went very good! We loved it so much♡ the lunch during the 3 days tour was also very delicious
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
Thank you so much for a fantastic trip! Every hotel was fantastic, but Serena Serengeti was simply spectacular in every way: in 48 hours, I photographed all of the big five (in fact, in three drives), as well as a large number of other animals. We also went on a walking safari. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent! We spent four days in the Serengeti National Park and one night in Tarangire. Kitau Tanzania Safaris, thank you for organizing this tour with your super friendly team.
MC
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
FAMILY-LIKE TREATMENT
After COVID travelling arrangements eased, we were able to finally secure a flight to SA and enjoy an incredible Safari with Shikwaru Adventures. After reviewing hundreds of Safari tours we decided to settle with Shikwaru given a recommendation from a friend. We were not disappointed!
Since the start of the tour until the end, we never felt like guests to the hosts, rather like if we had known each other all of our lives. My wife and I enjoyed being treated as great friends from Shikwaru. This helped out in putting as at ease while we were exploring the landscape and discovering all the wild animals.
I would really recommend Shikwaru for anyone looking for a more intimate discovery of South Africa! Thank you again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Tanzania and Kenya adventure with Kitau Tanzania Safaris was amazing and Memorable
I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our safari. In the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, and Ngorongoro Crater, we were fortunate to see a diverse range of animals. But we must express our gratitude to Jordan, our driver and guide, for providing a truly memorable experience. He expertly navigated us through Nairobi's busy traffic and highways. His knowledge of spotting game and birds, as well as providing us with nature information, was outstanding. We'd like to thank him and Kitau Tanzania Safaris for a memorable trip!
It truly was a one-of-a-kind safari...we loved it!
Excellent safari experience. Our hosts were incredibly attentive and the sightings phenomenal
We will definitely return to experience more of what Panthera has to offer. I wholeheartedly recommend this outfit. Lance and Kirsten work very hard to ensure the guest receives top service.
NO
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari tour
Fantastic experience. That was once in a lifetime experience. I have had a lodge safari and the lodges were amazing.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Concise, helpful, fast in reacting, transparent and caring about his customers.
Amazing service, no hidden fees, and explained and answered al our questions fast and conclusively. We arranged for the 8 day lemoshi route, and after completion, Linus even helped arrange a 3 day safari on the day before. Overall great tour operator!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable, caring, great hosts and customer focussed.
This is one of many times I have enjoyed a trip with Lance and Kirsten of Panthera Photo Safaris. I am a keen amateur photographer and I have always come away with great images and wonderful memories. Lance is an award winning wildlife photographer but takes time to give individual attention to the guests. Kirsten is a friendly efficient hostess. I will not hesitate to book more safaris with them and highly recommend this experience to all.
