US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Motocross
Joseph is a driver par extraordinaire! We saw FOUR wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, thanks to Joseph’s deep knowledge of the animals’ habits, great communication with the other safari drivers, and especially thanks to his safe yet thrilling driving capabilities. We were parked a few hundred yards from the riverbank, eating our breakfast in some shade, and enjoying tea and coffee (in china cups!), when all of a sudden, Joseph’s wildlife photographer friends in another car yelled to him that the herd was about to cross. He got us quickly resettled, and we raced off to the bank like a Motocross race, bumping up and down and speeding across the plain, laughing uproariously the whole time. And it happened 3 more times as the herd on the (close to) Kenya side of the Mara, changed directions and moved upriver to 3 different crossings! It was the thrill of a lifetime!!
Joseph’s knowledge of the animals’ habits and his “laser vision” meant we saw the Big Five on day one of our safari, including rhinos from a distance. We saw two kills, a pride of six young lions and an adult female napping maybe 15-20 feet from the car, leopards in trees, giraffes that stared at us from the roadside, “nursery” elephant herds with many, many babies, and a bucket-list site for this Anthropology nerd, Olduvai Gorge.
An amazing, thrilling, beautiful, superbly well-organized safari.
Thank you Joseph, and Brenda for your amazing work and perfect hospitality!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Everything was just perfect, all our needs were met and everyone was so friendly.
Megan at discover Africa was just simply amazing. We talked about what I wanted to see and do on a Safari then she went away and put together a bespoke package that suited all our needs. We were even difficult with dates due to family commitments but Megan was super helpful and provided alternatives that were more suited for us. The trip she organised was just simply incredible, we spend every day almost in disbelieve on what we were experiencing/ seeing. She even helped me plan a proposal which was executed perfectly thanks to the tour crew and Megan. It was defiantly a holiday of a lifetime, we will be telling all our friends and future family about this trip for the rest of our lives and it is all thanks to Megan at Discover Africa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing service
Step 1: Book with them
Step 2: ASK FOR ANDREW
Step 3: Hakuna Matata, enjoy an amazing trip.
Can't say enough good things. The tour itself is well planned and ensures you see the highlights.
When you book make sure to ask for Andrew. He was phenomenal. Super knowledgable, always smiling and goes the extra mile. You can tell he really wants you to have a great time. He is an expert in Serengeti and did everything he could to make sure we had special moments. We often found ourselves off the beaten path, and always in the right place to see something amazing. He has a sixth sense for this, and somehow always anticipated the movements of the animals and we had first class views while everyone else was stuck in piles of Jeep's.
Now the other important point is the food. The chef, Dula, all I can say is WOW never expected to eat so well on a safari. The other groups around us would eat boxed lunches with sandwiches and apples, meanwhile we had four course meals, plus dessert.
You could tell food is his passion and it really showed. So much delicious food.
Don't hesitate, book with them. They are really trying to stand out and are doing a great job.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour in southern Ethiopia was one of the best experiences in my life
Whole tour was managed perfectly. From the beginning till the end. Communication with Haile was really perfect and he fulfilled everything we agreed on.
Haile is really flexible and he could manage the program according to your wish. Also he is very good person!
If I will go to Ethiopia another time I would definitely go with Finot tour!
Michal
Well organised, very professional and good value for money. .
Very serious company,well stablished. Great customer service, prompt response to my email enquiries before the trip.
Excellent , safe and experienced driver who was also informative and accommodating.
They provide a beautiful and unforgettable experience at affordable prices. Thank you Karibu!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very happy with our trip - gladly recommend!
We were away for a 10 day private Safari with Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris in August 2022. We were both super happy with everything ranging from the initial planning stage to the trip itself.
In the planning stage Meshak was very helpful from start and made sure that we together with him planned a trip that would suit us and our preferences perfectly. He always answered fast and came with very good suggestions after hearing our thoughts and preferences.
The trip itself was also fantastic. After being warmly welcomed at the airport we set off with our guide, Edvin, who we were super happy with. He was both knowledgeable and kind, and always made sure that we got the best game drives and the best views. He always were able to answer our 1000 questions and always did so with a smile. Meanwhile, he also went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time and were happy and comfortable. Thank you!
Overall, we are super happy and would gladly recommend anyone else to travel with Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 Day Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park
We were really satisfied with the Organisation by Ally and we would really recommend to book a safari with making memories. This vacation was our honeymoon in combination with Sansibar Island and Arusha. The communication was very easy and professional and we found the safari company through other friends and family members who booked the same trip. We booked the flights separately and everything went smoothly. Ally picked us up at the airport and we stayed for 2 nights in hostel „We are one“ before we started our adventure. Our tour guide Joel was very friendly and calm and had a lot of knowledge about the parks and animals. He could answer us almost every question. We stayed three nights in different hotels / lodges (Serena Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara Hotel and Serengeti Seronera Wildlife lodge) which were booked by Making Memories and we got more „Luxus“ than expected before. Thank you for the nice adventure and the good / professional organization with a lot of surprises!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Karina organised an amazing trip
I contacted Karina at quite short notice to organise our safari trip as my trip to Kenya was cancelled.
From the beginning, Karina stood out against other tour operators as she was so friendly and managed to find us availability in Sabi Sands which other agents couldn’t find.
Karina organised everything for us including transfers and I couldn’t fault any of the trip - it was all better than I expected and I have actually recommended Karina and this exact itinerary to friends who want to visit South Africa too.
The safaris were amazing - we stayed for 2 nights in Sabi Sands and 3 nights at Timbavati - The lodge at sabi sands felt a bit more luxurious whereas the lodge at timbavati was more friendly and homely (both were amazing but it was good to experience both!).
I’m happy that Karina recommended that we visited two different game reserves - both were wonderful but had differences and we saw all of the big 5 and experienced so many amazing sights - including wild dogs and a pack of lions eating a zebra.
Karina made everything easy and put my mind at ease over certain parts of the trip (I had no reason to be worried).
Thanks Karina!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and affordable safari!
Just got back from an awesome 5 day safari with Suricata. What an awesome experience! I was a solo traveller and was able to join with some others to make a group. We visited 4 different parks and each was unique. We were able to see so many animals! Our guide James was awesome- incredibly knowledgeable and also kept using laughing with his jokes and stories! 2 nights were spent camping in the campgrounds inside the parks which I preferred- we had buffalo outside our tents at night and woke up to zebras in the camp in the morning! The other 2 nights were spent in a campsite in a nearby town which was less wild (think wifi, hot showers and a swimming pool) which is not as fun to me, but some people might prefer that style of camping. The food cooked by Tito was great- it was awesome to have delicious hot meals for lunch every day while many other groups were having sandwiches. Thanks for a great trip!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Choose Easy Travel if you want to score a Once In A Lifetime adventure trip to remember & share!
We've traveled the world for over fifty years, but a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip had escaped us!All our global-traveling friends told us that an African safari rated #1 in their life's travels. We just returned from our memorable safari trip with another couple, and.......they were right........a safari is just something very special.
We spent months reading traveler's reviews, emailing companies, and responding with more questions.
Ultimately, we decided on Easy Travel & Tours in Arusha, Tanzania. We are four seniors (65-73). I planned the trip and shared all questions, concerns with Lizbeth Gabriel at Easy Travel over a period of several months. Her response was immediate to me. If I wrote late in the day in the USA, I could expect a response when I woke up the next day. She included her personal WhatsApp number, too.
We had hoped to see the Great Migration, but obviously no guarantees are possible! However, based on her recommendations, we scheduled our safari from October 17-21. We arrived via Nairobi late on the 15th and spent two nights at the Kibo Palace Hotel, arranged by Lizbeth. This is an excellent hotel and gave us time to explore Arusha on the 16th and be well rested for the flight on the morning of the 17th to Kogatende Airport in the Northern Serengeti. We were met at the airport by our safari guide & driver, Gilbert "Mariki".
Folks, we were so very fortunate to have Mariki assigned to us! He briefed us and listened closely, and over the next few days, we became a Family & Team! We shared our breakfasts & dinners together at the Lodges and lunches together al fresco in the bush. We gave Mariki free reign to set our morning departures as we trusted his knowledge & experience. In the first 24 hours.....we saw 4 of the big 5 and 4 Great Migrations of the wildebeests & zebras navigating in the thousands across the Mara River between Kenya & Tanzania, trying to avoid the waiting crocodiles in the river. We have video of 15+minute crossings that rivaled National Geographic. What we saw, did, & heard over that week, will never be forgotten....thank goodness for pictures/videos to share with loved ones and those planning a future safari of their own. We were dropped back at the Kibo Palace Hotel late on the 22nd and the following morning, Mariki dropped us at the Arusha Airport for our flight to Zanzibar.
We were in Africa a total of thirty days, but our Arusha safari experience thanks to Mariki, Lizbeth & Easy Travel was absolutely the highlight and we're just so very grateful. BTW, with keen eyes, Mariki was able to spot the Rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, completing the Big Five for us!
There are hundreds of safari companies to choose from, itineraries vary, accommodations, and prices for sure. We all agreed that we would not change one single thing about our safari....it was perfect..........far, far better than we had even imagined! Our friends were right, that an African safari is so very special. Seeing these beautiful animals free in their natural habitat is inspiring. We were able to get an impressive safari at a very reasonable price....we would very Highly Recommend Easy Travel, write to Lizbeth, and ask for Mariki
