BD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SUPERB! OUTSTANDING!!
Warm-hearted!
The thing that struck me most about the safari experience with Go East Africa Safari (GEAS) is the personal touch of everyone. The staff (Dear Martha), the Guide cum Driver (the great Patrick), and the travel group, everyone was warm-hearted and welcoming. I didn't feel for a second that this is a business for them. Martha even accepted one of my personal requests. I bought a spare battery for my camera online and couriered it to her, she received it on my behalf and handed it over to me just in time!
Legendary Guide!
This is my third visit to Kenya and my second to Masai Mara. My earlier experiences are also good but this time it was great! The driver cum guide we had is a true legend. He knew exactly where to go and when to go for the best possible game drive experience. What amazed me is his idea for photography! He used to place his bus in a way that gave us the best possible views. He even understood the lights and their relation with the backgrounds. Most importantly, he is well known amongst locals. He is a very helpful and resourceful person. Dear Patrick, you are a true legend.
Value for Money
Like many, I was searching for a budget-friendly tour. And I knocked on 4/5 probable safari companies. Trust me, Martha offered me the lowest possible fare for a tour of 6 days. The experience I had, can't be weighed in bills! This is the best possible value-for-money safari experience anyone can have.
Good Luck
I wish, Patrick and the GEAS live long and keep up the good deeds. Anyone reading this review, I can assure you, if you book with GEAS, I can assure you will thank me later.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience, I highly recommend
It was such a beautiful experience, funny and friendly tour guide we had made the experience memorable to children as well. I tecommend Ihana safari
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari organisation that I would definitely choose again!
We did the 4 day safari (in tented lodges) and it couldn't have gone better. The route was Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro and we booked this as a group safari where we shared the car with 3 other nice people. Suricata Safaris organized everything really well: pickup service, briefing the night before, super tasty food, great accommodations, partly in the middle of the wilderness, a good and comfortable vehicle and a good schedule. We were well taken care of the whole time and also always very warmly welcomed in the accommodations.
Our driver guide was Lewice and he is a super great person. He knows so much about all kinds of animals and always drove to the right spots to find them. We saw all the big 5, some of them really close. It was a breathtaking and great experience. I would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone and go with them again!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reactivity, good price for the quality of the trip !!! They manage everything ! Don’t hesitate
From the begging to the end it was perfect. A very good organisation. Ali the guy who explained all the planning at the hotel arrival , Moussa our cooker during the Safari and Mandela the driver …. They were just awesome. All the rest of the team also Fred and another driver for our Kilimanjaro trail)
Nothing missed … Then If you need anything before during or after the trip there are here for u ! I recommend Suricata Safari eyes closed !!!
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fast and accurate
It was the second time that we chose Five Stars Tour & Safari for our safari, after Namibia in 2021 it was Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia now. And it was again highly satisfying how professional Mandy Strauss personally handled our wishes and issues alike. 1. She is always super prompt in her replies - within 24 hrs you are getting 95% of her emails. 2. She is responding in detail to any little comment or question you might have. 3. She is still reasonable with her rates. Being a business woman myself I do appreciate agents who are proactive, fast and accurate. This is what you are longing for before and while traveling.
This time, too, we were celebrating honeymoon and the 30th birthday of our son - information she shared to our substantial benefit with the lodges and camps where we stayed - from special packages and services during the tour to fruits, cakes and champagne in nearly any place imaginable.
Yes, when we compare 2022 to 2021 Mandy being herself Namibian is even better in her home country where she apparently knows almost every bush and tour guide personally, let alone the hotels etc. with all their peculiarities. In Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia she is more dependent on information she is getting from local agencies.
Still: Five Stars Tours & Safaris is an excellent agency for all sort of luxury journeys for probably entire Southern Africa. Recommendation!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operators, everything went smoothly!
I did extensive research on many different Safari companies and I felt that I got the best price and value from Mama Savana. Everything was well planned, Alex was easy to communicate with via email and answered all my questions beforehand, and the Safari itself was just an amazing experience. Highly recommend!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dancing Zebra was very thorough, truly cares about its clients, and has a passion for Tanzania.
Our experience with Dancing Zebra was fabulous from start to finish! We booked our Tanzanian safari + Zanzibar beach honeymoon through them. The trip was awe inspiring and unforgettable! 10/10 would recommend booking your trip with them. This was our first time to Sub-Saharan Africa, so we were unsure what to expect and how to get around. They made sure we were taken care of every step of the way and there wasn't any guesswork (which was a huge relief). Communication was clear, timely, and thorough. It was reassuring that they booked us at places they had personal experience with and recommend based on their own travels.
Edson, the driver we were booked with, was amazing! We adore him and will ask for him when we visit again. He is a wealth of knowledge, helped us find a good spot for photos, and has a great eye for spotting animals and recognizing the different bird calls.
We opted for more comfortable luxury lodgings, and the value for the pricing was excellent. Each location was wonderful, with meals included and comfortable rooms.
If you want an amazing experience all around and want to work with someone that truly cares and has a wealth of first-hand experience, then do not hesitate to book with Dancing Zebra Safari!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing photographic journey. A wonderful and professional tour company.
After careful research and having talked to a person who previously did a safari organized with Peter, I decided this was the company I wanted to use. I did a messenger video chat with Peter and explained my interest in photography. He organized a 3 week trip in Kenya and Tanzania taking into account my wishes. It was all spectacular from start to finish. Our driver Davido went above and beyond to accommodate our small group of 3. He made sure we saw all the animals up close.
A couple things to keep in mind. A very good camera will definitely make the experience totally awesome.
The roads between parks and in the parks are at times an adventure.
The lodges that were booked were all clean , safe and relaxing.
If you sleep with a cpap, be sure to point that out in advance. Places will make arrangements for that. Otherwise in some places the power might not function overnight.
Africa is not like North America or Europe. Don't compare , just enjoy it. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Brian
*** Photos are just a few from my trip.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Authentic, super friendly, high knowlege
With Suricata Safari you will have a amazing experience. Our guide was just the best of all - we saw all big 5, and even so many babys. Our guide knows the best hotspots in the park. We drove over 150 km per day. When other companies stop at a small hippo pool, Suricata takes us to a sea full of hipposWe slept in the Serengeti for 3 days next to buffalos, zebras, hyena and lions, we had the best meals compared to other companys.
Just book Suricata - take the 7 days, it‘s worth it!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari experience
It has been a great experience to be on Safari with Suricata! All has been perfectly organized, starting from pick up at the airport, as well as the accomodations and guidance! Also communication by Mail or WhatsApp always was good and the responds came very quick.
I have been on a five day Safari including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, which was organized as a group Safari with 5 other explorers. Lewice has been a fantastic tour guide who had a lot of knowledge about the parks and animals. Thus, he also knew the best spots for watching animals and we were lucky to see the Big 5 as well as the Ugly 5!
If you are going to Tanzania I can highly recommend to go on Safari with Suricata!