CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One best safari
we were five, had private safari. our driver was best, we saw all kinds of animals. we loved ambiseli most becauae highest mountain in africa and elephant. we will come back to tanzania with sino Africa safari.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
kenya safari
We loved our safari. Masai Mara is the best park we loved our stay. Driver Mike was like my
uncle, he taught me a lot of things. Hotels were luxury. we will come back.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DID NOT RETURN MY DEPOSIT
Beacon Safaris (Robert) failed to refund my deposit. I had written agreement with him that he would return within 2 weeks of request.
I have been following up for 11 months now. He has been evading with different types of excuses. Now stopped responding to emails as well.
Pl. do not send him any advance.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent experience
We had a nice safari with Sino Africa Safari. We met the tour company owner in his own restaurant, he has been staying in Kenya for over 35 years now. about our tour, everything was smooth and no complain. Driver was professional and nice to my family. Hotels were ultimate luxury. Food was high calories. Vehicle was brand new. Animals were plenty. My family was happy. I would give them 98/100. They lose two points because we missed balloon because of bad weather. Recommend them to anyone!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chamelelon Safaris is the best!!
Very well organized, staff is very knowledgable, great cook (food) :)
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super 5-days safari
Feedback in two languages.
Отзыв на двух языках.
ENG
Thank you very much African Savannah Trekkers for a great safari!
From the first message, you can feel the attentiveness and care. A small company where every tourist is appreciated.
We talked with Filomena, she patiently changed the route and selected camps according to our wishes, and her help in testing PCR in Arusha is simply priceless! She specially went to the hospital because of us at least three times, thanks to her everything went super quickly, Philomena brought certificates to us to the airport.
We had Elisante as our guide - thank him very much! Always in a good mood, traveled at our request in search of "Safari" and souvenirs.
He showed us the amazing beauty of Africa, we saw a lot of animals, and many of them - at a distance of a couple of meters from the car (even a rhino!). He saw a cheetah - as a dot in the distance!
The safari itself in terms of accommodation, logistics, and other organizational moments - no complaints! We had 5 days, 4 nights - lodge and camp, 4 days with game drives.
Africa, its nature and animals - this is something incredible! Thanks to African Savannah Trekkers for opening it up for us!
Asante sana!
RUS
Спасибо большое African Savannah Trekkers за отличное сафари!
С первого сообщения чувствуется внимательность и забота. Небольшая компания, где видно, что каждого туриста ценят.
Мы общались с Филоменой, она терпеливо перекраивала маршрут и подбирала кемпы под наши пожелания, а ее помощь при тестировании ПЦР в Аруше - просто неоценима! Она специально ездила из-за нас в госпиталь минимум три раза, благодаря чему все прошло супер быстро, справки Филомена нам привезла в аэропорт (летели через Дубай-там требуют)
Гидом у нас был Элисанте – спасибо ему огромное! Всегда в хорошем настроении, заезжал по нашим просьбам в поисках Safari и сувениров :)
Показал нам удивительные красоты Африки, увидели очень много животных, и многих – на расстоянии пары метров от машины (даже носорога!!). Разглядел в далеке точку-гепарда!
Само сафари в плане размещения, логистики, и прочих орг.моментов – никаких нареканий! У нас было 5 дней, 4 ночи – лоджи и кемп, 4 дня с гейм-драйвами.
Африка, ее природа и животные – это нечто невероятно! Спасибо African Savannah Trekkers, что открыли ее для нас!
Asante sana!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth every penny
The workers are very friendly!!! I'm so glad I used safari bookings.
MX
20-35 years of age
Had such a wonderful experience
From our first interaction inquiring, they responded very fast.
We went to visit Maasai Mara and booked 3 days stay. We were picked from our airbnb on time. Had the best game drive. Saw the big 5 and many many more. Can't insist how professional they were.
We really enjoyed the whole trip.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Beckons
When it's minus four degrees in Amsterdam, Tanzania beckons.
We hopped on the plane to JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport), and got picked up by our guide Oswald, the Great, the Knowledgable. For the following 8 days he displayed expansive knowledge of Tanzania's history, it's game-life, about the reserves, the Masai and so on. A great and funny conversationalist and with binoculars for eyes, helping us to spot even the rarest of animals-- due to these super-eyes we've managed to see five black rhino's in the Ngorongro Crater and several cheeta's (some even during a prowl or hunt). Oswald also proposed alternative lunch spots, during our safari days. We managed to eat in the 4x4 jeep while being surrounded by a large family of elephants in the Serengeti -- a sight we will never forget--. Thanks to him we've seen all the animals we expected and much more, he explained us about the symbiotic relation between vultures and simba's (Swahili for lion) and showed us animals that were wounded, rejected by their mates and much more. Overal a tremendous, invigorating and inspiring journey, that was taken care of from the moment we landed to the minute we left mainland Tanzania for Zanzibar.
The accommodations that were arranged by Lion King Adventures were nothing but splendid. Staff was welcoming, respectful and aware of COVID protocol. Highlights were our stay at Maraboi Tented Lodge, with a wonderful floor manager and an amazing bed-side view of lake Manyara. Zebra's, wildebeests, giraffe's, warthogs and several monkeys walk the ground, thus doubling as an luxury stay and safari in one.
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, at the end of our trip, had the best room by far! And Ole Serai Luxury Camp in south Serengeti, had some Masai as employee's escorting you from you room to the restaurant and back. A truly unique experience, having a Masai guard whilst dining under the Serengeti night sky.
Another recommendation would be staying a day or two, after landing in Kilamanjaro, at River Trees Country Inn, relatively cheap, beautiful landscaped gardens, a river, the cutest colobus monkeys, that do their rounds between 17:00 till 19:30 and a great place to get climatized and ready for the safari journey.
Safari means being in the car a lot. We had a great 4x4 jeep, where lunch and beverages were taken care off. The car broke down two times, which isn't unheard of seeing the sometimes rocky terrain one needs to traverse (it's a safari after all) but Oswald was knowledgable, not only of the environment and the country, but also of car-mechanics. We've always felts save and in good hands.
Lastly, I would like to compliment the staff (Pendo!) of the Lion King Adventures. After forgetting my iPad at one of the lodges, they managed to retrieve the iPad and handed it over personally when we returned to Arusha at the end of our trip. In comparison to other (European) companies, we felt Lion King Adventures gave us BY FAR the best BANG for our BUCK. Plus we would definitely recommend everyone to consider investing in the more local companies of Tanzania such as Lion King, as a large part of the Tanzanian economy is reliant on the safari tourism.
In the end we spent around 2800 dollar (with all COVID discounts) per person for 8 days of full service (dinner excluded), where we had beautiful rooms every night, the best service, and have been able to visit three national parks and a conservation area (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongro Conservation Area & Crater and Lake Manyara). The only thing we would do differently is attempt to stay a day or two longer in certain parks, making the entire trip more relaxed (packing and unpacking every day can be tough) -- our personal preference would be staying extra days in the Ngorongro Conservation Area, as it has the most diversity of all the places we've been --in it's overall landscape, flora and fauna--.
In short, just book it. You won't regret it.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organized and had the best time of the world.
When we were in Kenya for the first time, with all these travel restrictions we were very concerned. But the team looked after us very well. 10/10 would recommend.
Also followed all COVID protocols to ensure we were safe.
When we can finally travel freely we are going to come back to see the rest of Kenya and of course, we are going to travel with Kenamoti.