FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional. We saw the Big Five near us. Very experienced Tanzanian team
we spent 5 FULL days of safaris. The quality/price ratio is very competitive because the lodges are in the middle of the parks and very LUXUEUX.
The guide Francisco is a zoologist. he explains a lot and is very experienced in identifying BIG FIVE (lions, leopards...) They are 2 companions (Eric and Francisco speak English, one French) while in the other organizations 1 only local driver serves as guide. LELAATOUR There are 5 Tanzanian partners (including 3 Massai). Expenses are primarily for lodges, parks, tours and service. They share income fairly without paying dividends to foreign shareholders or agencies.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly Coordinated and Incredible Service!
We booked a private 8-day safari in Tanzania in Jan/Feb 2021 and were extremely impressed by Soul of Tanzania.
First, during the trip Onesmo, our safari guide, did a truly incredible job taking time to understand our needs and tailoring the game drives and conversations to exceed our expectations. He was tremendously thoughtful each day and evening with briefings so that we knew what to expect for the day and provided options for how to maximize our time doing things that we loved the most. He was proactive in helping us search for and see so many wild animals and had the knowledge throughout the game drives to answer our questions about each animal we encountered - including dozens and dozens of birds! The guides that care for you during the safari definitely make or break the experience and we are lucky that Soul of Tanzania employed Onesmo to care for us.
Second, prior to the trip Sandy, our Soul of Tanzania journey designer, was extremely responsive and helpful in arranging our itinerary. Even a week or so prior to our trip we had to reroute nearly all of our itinerary to add in a COVID test per our government requirements and Sandy did so within a day. Truly fantastic service! During the planning process, each individual is given such great care and attention. We exchanged probably hundreds of emails during planning and every time the response was not only very fast but also extremely helpful.
In summary - we would absolutely recommend Soul of Tanzania to our friends and family. Thank you for an incredible safari!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A good choice
After my 4 days tour in Selous park, I can suggest to all those who are looking for professionalim and a great diversity regarding the activities planned for the safari, to opt for Raja tours; it is a guarantee of satisfaction. His choice for a qualified staff who take care of any details, allowed to me to feel well and enjoy the tour without preoccupation. A specific thank to my guide Hassan, that I recommend to any travellers, for its great enthousiasm to speak about beauties of his country and for answering with patience, sympathy and professionalim to any question. I also find lots of attention and warmth from the staff of Kinda Selous lodge.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip in Rwanda
Jackie and Valens from Katona Tours made our 2-weeks trip in Rwanda unforgettable :)
We visited almost all the parts of the country and saw all the most interesting things you can find there, including chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest, kayaking on Kivu lake, gorillas in Volcanoes park, safari in Akagera park. In was really amazing.
I'd like to say special thanks to Jackie for being very flexible in resolving our problems during the trip. Everything was organised on a very high level.
I strongly recommend Katona Tours.
UA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour through all of Rwanda
Katona tours provided the perfect organization of our tour in Rwanda during the pandemics. The company arranged excellent logistics and we felt comfortable. We’ve visited 5 Volcanos Park meeting the gorilla’s family in the mountain jungles, looked for the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Park, and did Akagera safari with walking hippos. The beautiful 3-days kayaking tour on the Kivu lake was unforgettable: with monkeys jumping in kayaks, swimming cows, and overnight stay on the island. The journey was completely safe and well-organized. Thanks to our driver Valens for his care and skillful riding. I plan to return and travel with Katona tours in Uganda and Congo.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Service from start to end 9 Day Safari
We booked remotely with this Company.
What can I say. Travelling during Covid times. It was amazing. They answered all my Questions which were plentiful and helped me organise a Balloon trip to propose to my Girlfriend. Very recommendable. The downpayment vial Paypal is secure too.
We had our own Van with an amazing Guide/Driver.
Once they picked us up from the Airport the offered us free Accommodation for the first nicest and made some Dinner for us. The next Day we set off for our 9 Day private (due to Covid) Safari of the Massai Mara, 2 Lakes and Hells Gate as well as Amboseli Park.
Everything was top organised and planned ahead. No Hick ups whatsoever.
Its a small Company but believe me they do a great Job.
I will recommend them to my Friends no Doubt.
The Price was very reasonable too.
All the Staff in the Hotels were outstanding and super friendly. The Food much better than anticipated.
We wish these Guys a speedy recovery from those challenging times and we will be back with our Kids for sure to see the abundance of Animals again.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best 2 Days Budget Lodge Safari!
We have been planning this Safari for weeks after we arrived in Zanzibar.We looked at different companies and we decided to book with Topy tours.First it was easy to talk to Jackson and he paid attention to what we really wanted.We felt Safe and we discussed with him our budget.So he helped us to make our dream Safari happen.He picked us from the Airport and he explained everything about the Safari.We really enjoyed the Safari jeep because we thought it was stylish and our Guide Joseph was wonderful and very professional.The day of our Safari was a little bit cloudy but thankfully it did not rain and we saw big herds of Elephants in Tarangire National Park.The next day the weather was also good and we visited the Ngorongoro Crater,the place is very scenic and we saw many animals and even the rare Black rhino.Our accommodations during our Safari where of budget and we liked them.We recommend this agency to our friends:)
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Safari but could be better
Generally the safari was a good safari. Thanks to my friend who did the work to find the company. On the first day, we met our driver guide. He is very knowledgble and handsome. He told us everything about wildlife, people, culture and the country. Our hotels were very nice and comfortable. We saw all big five and special five also. Everything was good except our vehicle broke once in Masai Mara. It took us sometime to find help in the park, and we joined other clients vehicle to continue. The company manager met us at the end of the safari and really apologized for it to happen. We really appreciate their attitude. My friend rated them 5*reivew, but I would like to give them a 4* review or a 4.5 * review. The problem was that our vehcile broke once, we wasted sometime when we do safari, otherwise it would have been a 5* review.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream come true holidays
Everything was exellent.Communication was very good.Our driver Edward was very kind and sympathetic.The safari was planned well.We saw planty of animals and we spend wonderful time in Tanzania and Kenya.Our tour operator was flexible and he fulfilled our expectations.Thank you very much!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"An outstanding adventure , exceeded all our expectations"
One week ago i climbed Kilimanjaro with my 8 friends and siblings we used the outfitter Almighty Kilimanjaro . I can not say enough how outstanding the company, from planning with Rasheedy to the trip they were impeccable the accommodation and food was outstanding Patric and Daniel and other ass guides ,porters and Chef Dastan this this was the kindest team ever and most generous people you will find and helped out every step of the way we had alot of fun. Almighty Kilimanjaro made this trip one to remember would go with them again.