50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime!!!!!!!!!!
It is difficult to capture in words what an incredible experience we had with Stephen and Adventure Makers Tanzania. Prior to arriving, I knew I was in good hands. Stephen went out of his way to create a tailor-made vacation for my boys - ages 14 and 18 - and I. We landed on a six-day Safari - Arusha National Park, Tarengerie, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Manyara National Park - followed by 4 nights in Zanzibar. Every single aspect of our vacation was wonderful. And the best part - by far - was Stephen.
Stephen is warm, engaging, fun and he truly cares. Our luggage was "misplaced" by the airlines and Stephen went out of his way to assist us. He and my boys also totally hit it off and by the end of Safari, we truly felt like Stephen was a member of our family.
As for safari, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! The parks and lodges chosen by Stephen, coupled with the abundance in wildlife, exceeded all of our expectations.
If you are considering safari, please do not book with anyone else!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Experts
I picked Explorers Wild Adventures after reading reviews just like the one I am about to write. I admit that I was nervous until it got started because I acted as my own travel agent, and wasn't sure it would all work out. I was thrilled once we got started. We had a driver waiting for us at the airport to take us to our hotel in Nairobi, which was wonderful. Then, David, our guide, picked us up in the morning. David couldn't have been a better guide. He worked so hard for us to make sure we made the most of our time at every place we went. He was a great driver, very knowledgeable about the animals and landscape, and did everything he could to help us exceed our expectations of our safari. My husband and I traveled with our 20 year old daughter, and decided to upgrade to the private option. We also upgraded to a jeep, and asked for the mid/luxury range. We had a private room with our own entrance at each lodge, and the food was wonderful at every place. These places were not the super ritzy places that my daughter has shown me on social media videos but they were all very clean, comfortable, and the grounds were quite pretty. We actually wished we had more time to spend at the pools! (not really- being out in the Bush is what we were there for!). We saw so many animals, and David made sure we saw the great migration of the wildebeest across the Masai River. We hope to go back to Africa with our boys - and would use the same company again, and hope for David again as well. The only downfall is the long rides between places, but David was a good driver- and that is why the price is affordable. For those people who fly between places- they have a different guide at each place. We loved having David with us each day.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and very exceptional safari
We did a tailor-made 6-day safari: Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti to the Mara River where we witnessed the wildebeest migration.
A fabulous safari, we were with Joël who has an incredible mastery of the different places and a lynx eye. We were able to observe paintings of fabulous animals, we received lots of information about those we didn't know or knew very little about. We were accompanied in a remarkable way by this professional whom I recommend to everyone.
Joël speaks perfect French and accompanies all requests. An outstanding driver on sometimes very damaged tracks.
Delighted tourists
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IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ready to meet customer requests.
Savannah explorers is an well organized tour operator. The tour we experienced was well done and the location well selected.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgable, and friendly
My partner and I just returned from a 3 day safari with MVA to Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro NP, and Lake Manyara NP. We had an amazing time and were very pleased with the experience provided by MVA. Firstly, Amos was in constant communication with us about the itinerary of our trip, and helped us work through some initial credit card issues. Bonny, our driver/guide, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable about the parks and wildlife, a superb driver, and most importantly a friendly and down to earth human being. We really enjoyed getting to know him during our lunches and breakfasts. The accommodations we stayed at were also excellent. For a "mid-range" safari, the accommodations certainly seemed luxurious. Many tour companies offer this specific 3 day safari, but MVA came in at a slightly lower cost than most (for a private safari), and we felt very good about the value we received. I encourage anyone reading this to consider MVA when planning your own safari.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Kenya and Tanzania safari experience
Just finished a safari with Saunterland team in both Kenya and Tanzania. The communication with James via email and whatsapp was prompt and professional. James curated a 12 day safari starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha. We did Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara in Kenya and proceeded to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and ended in Tarangire. The vehicles were clean. The driver who also served as guides had an indepth knowledge of the parks, wildlife and various cultures. Definitely it was an amazing experience to us!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful! Amazing experience with the best guide James!
We did a 4 days safari in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru and had an amazing experience! Our guide, James, was the best .. he knew everything about the animals, the national park and Kenya. We saw basically all the animals from up close, and he made sure we always had the best spot! Wonderful place and experience, highly recommended
Nico & Fiamma
Personable gentleman, time conscious, but maintained safety
Andre was personable and professional, as well as sensitive to meeting schedule expectations without being overbearing or risking safety on the 5 hr journey from Johannesburg to Hazyview.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Shanjoy team was friendly, on time and always tried to make the experience a memorable one.
From the time we got through customs to the minute we were dropped back off at the airport the Shanjoy team managed our entire trip. They checked us into our hotels, drove us everywhere, took us to fun little souvenir shops and showed us all the major animals (Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Etc...). One day while we were watching a pride of lions our driver was trying to reposition our Land Cruiser and hit a fairly large rock that severed the driver side rear shock off the car. He never panicked but rather got us back to our base camp and went back to where the lions were to find the shock!! Unfortunately it was too badly damaged so he drove into town that afternoon, had a new shock put on and was back at camp for an early evening game drive. I was amazed at how professional he was and what an amazing vehicle that Land Cruiser is. Be forewarned, these guys want to show you all the animals and sometimes in order to get there you have to go through some pretty rough terrain. Personally, the off-roading part was some of my favorite times on the trip. We got to cross rivers, four wheel through dirt and mud and climb over small rock outcroppings all of which definitely tested the Land Cruiser and our driver's capabilities and skills. Ultimately, I would definitely recommend using the Shanjoy team!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic!!
The Kenyan wilderness is so diverse and you will want to visit over and over. That's why I came back and visited with Paul's Untamed Escapades. This time I chose the coastal circuit destinations, Tsavo E&W and Amboseli parks.
The views of Mt Kilimanjaro from a distance was breathtaking and the elephant population was amazing. The African wilderness needs more than a single visit and that's why I'm planning on future trips with Paul's Untamed Escapades for great planning and choice of accommodation.