20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Kim Wagner designed and personalized the most wonderful itinerary. This was a trip of a lifetime, and every detail was perfectly curated and handled by her expertise and experience. Kim was extremely communicative during the planning of our trip, as well as throughout the entirety of our trip. She masterly ensured the whole trip went smoothly, and we felt so taken care of by her. We also appreciate how flexible she was with us while we were crafting the itinerary. We are so thankful to her for planning a trip that left us with many tears of joy, full hearts, and memories to last a lifetime.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience, Amazing Guide, Great & Professional Service
My wife and me just came back from the most wonderful Safari/Honeymoon with the Soul of Tanzania. We spent 9 days in the northern part of Tanzani (Tarangire NP, Manyara Lake NP, Ngorongoro CA, Serengeti NP) and 5 days on the island of Pemba (Zanzibar Archipelago). We couldn't be happier with the services provided by the operator, from all the advice and help when booking our trip (special thanks to Sandy), to the actual Safari part and relaxing stay on the island.
We had a wonderful experience with our guide. Arnold is so knowledgeable about the country's history, its wildlife of course and the multitude of plants and landscapes, and his is so loving, kind, funny, and thoughtful. We literally couldn't have dreamed a better guide and way to get to know the wonders and welcoming nature of the country. We were so fortunate (thanks to his talents!) to see so many animals and birds: from the very rare Oryx, to leopards, rhinoceros, cheetahs, black-backed jackal, serval, full prides of lions, bat-eared foxes, hyenas, crocodiles, elephants and buffalos, the great migration (!), and so many others. Thank you so much Arnold!
We would absolutely recommend the Soul of Tanzania to friends & family, and anyone considering a trip to Tanzania. And if it's possible at all, we would particularly recommend Arnold as a guide (although I'm sure all their staff is wonderful).
Thank you for everything!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect
Very flexible. From start to the end! Best rangers and the best chefs
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had the best experience .the game drive was amazing,we really enjoyed
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fraud and theft
Talent Arineitwe of TravelTime stole from me $400 dollars meant for application for a visa to the UAE. She continuously lied about submitting the application, then stopped replying all communication. When messaged with other numbers, she would respond, indicating a careful and deliberate intent to ignore, The last review before mine on this site had the same issue. I shared my experience on twitter and got more than 10 (at the time of writing this) similar experiences. Be careful when you use this company.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
We had a fantastic 3 days safari with William as guide and driver. He was really good at spotting animals and he also knew where to drive and stop exactly near them. He is very professional and knows a lot about animals and can answer any questions. William is funny and open mind, speaks good English and knows when/how to give his customers personal space. He is respectful and punctual.
Everything was great and we had some of unforgettable experience of our life.
From the beginning to end of our safari experience communication with the company was smooth - Winnie is doing a great job. She was replying quickly and clearly.
Thank you Kihindo Tours.
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exeptional lifetime experience
Since this was our first journy to Africa we had an all inclusive booking for an 11 days Safari. All the transvers and Hotels were excelent. Our Guide for the Safari, Shauri, is a Guide for more than 20 years now and he seems to know every tree and track in the parks. His knowledege about Kenia, the history, the people, flora and fauna and especially all the animals is incredible! We first went to Samburu, we were overwhelmed by the amount of Animals we saw! Then to Ol Pejeta (heaps of Rhinos and Lions) then on the way to Masai Mara we stopped at lake Nakuru with its Flamingoes and Pelicans. Masai Mara was amazing again, so many Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, all sorts of Antelopes, Zebras, Buffalos and Lions. Then on to Amboseli via stopover in Swara Plains. Again Amboseli with large heards of Elephants, incredible and all this with the Kilimanjaro in the background. We finished the parks with the Tsavo east where the Elfants are red like the ocre color the earth there is. From there Shauri drove us to Diani Beach where we staied for another week. We very much recomend Shauri, he made us feel at home in Kenia. The return trip from Mombasa to Nairobi with the train and all the transvers was also organised by Adventure Expedition and all went just perfect. I should not forget to mention that all the Lodges in the Parks were excelent with special treats and superb food. So over all we were very lucky to have booked with Adventure Expedition, it was really all 5star experience! Thank you very much.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional
Award Tours kept me updated on all travel arrangements. They followed us from Airport to when we landed in Mambasa and ensured our transfer to the hotel was smooth.
They're very professional and I loved their hands on services.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and professional.
Very professional and great help. They gave good tips for what was worth doing. Will use Gems of Africa again!!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guide Edward, responsibility and fast communication with the company
If I compare this company with other safaries which I have an experience (2 other), this is definitely the best. Main reasons: good and fast communication, time responsibility and responsibility at all. We have a very successful trip to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli.
Special thanks is for guide and driver Edward. He's really professional guide and driver. He has a big knowledge about african nature. He can easily explain you every question you have about it because it's also his hobby. For birdwatchers like me I definitely recommended to take this guide. He is also very responsible driver. We've seen many safari cars stuck in the mud because of big rain. Once he helped one car to put out from the mud. Many times went through much more muddy roads and we didn't stuck. He kept the car clear after every dirty driving. He went to preventing check the car for avoid a problem. He drove more than 8 hours in this horrible kenyan traffic situation, no problem, hakuna matata.
