50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Tour!
I just returned home to California from a 14 Day Around Uganda Safari that me and my friend booked through owner/operator Ann of Gazelle Safari Company. She handled everything from beginning to end and beyond. She was ALWAYS available to answer any and all questions leading up to our tour and personally checked in with the amazing guide - Lucky- with whom she had paired us. She even went so far as to arrange for special teas and meals to be sent to my traveling partners room when she fell sick with a bad cold! The tour and accommodations she custom prepared for us were perfect- she listened to our wishes and made them come true. We saw and experienced everything we came for and it all exceeded our expectations. Our guide- who she also hand picked for us- was fantastic. He was professional yet personable and super friendly. By the end of the trip we were like family and had spend hours talking and laughing and eating together. If you are considering a trip to Uganda I HIGHLY recommend Gazelle Safari Tours. Booking with a local Ugandan is definitely the way to go and Ann is the woman for the job! Thanks again for the trip of a lifetime!!!"
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Experience/Trip of my life
I have been on many vacations previously. This is single-handedly the best experience I have ever had. It was unlike anything I have done before. Not only was the safari itself amazing, but the staff was even better. We saw everything that we had hoped to see and then some.
This is due to our AMAZING tour guide JV. His knowledge in his field is absolutely unrivaled. Any question we had there was an answer for. He knew exactly where to look to insure that we saw everything, and was able to explain it to someone not as educated with extreme patience and full of information.
In addition we had our chef, Mama Kate, made some of the best food that I have ever had. She catered to a few preferences our group had and still made food that felt authentic to South Africa while still maintaining a familiar feel of something home-cooked. She sure was able to make sure we had the energy we needed for the long days!
Ish was our bartender and that man can make a drink! Incredibly friendly and tentative. Like everyone else, he made sure that we had everything that we needed at all times. When he wasn't making drinks he was telling stories and having a great time hanging out with the rest of us as well.
The rest of the staff that we did not spend as much time talking to yet was still around was amazing as well. The place truly felt like home with all of the smiling faces and welcoming people.
I cannot express enough how satisfied I am with the trip and how these new friends of ours made it that much better. Thank you so much. If anyone is on the fence, let this be your sign, book it ASAP!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
From start to finish I was completely blown away on my experience. Shaun and Valencia helped us book and they were there to answer any questions during the whole process (there was a lot).
When we got to Simbavati Amani Camp we did not know what to expect, and lets just say it didnt disappoint. The accommodations were phenomenal. But one thing that completely blew me out of the water was our safari guide (JV). His attitude, knowledge of animals, experience, and friendliness really made our trip. Countless times our group talked amongst ourselves that JV really made our trip whole. Through continuous long days of safaris, he always had the best attitude and passion towards tracking these animals.
After our experience at Simbavati Amani, and our experience with JV, I can assure that my next safari tour will be with JV again.
Also I would like to note that Ishmael was also amazing. Ishmael was our waiter/bartender/etc and he was on top of the ball throughout the whole stay. He was unbelievably likeable and friendly, but also extremely experienced. He made me feel as if I was at a Ritz-Carlton the way he took care of us.
Lastly, the food was amazing. Momma Kate was our cook and I cant stop raving about her food. It was authentic, fresh, and cooked to perfection.
Nonetheless, I had the best experience I could have imagined, and I have JV, Ishmael, and Momma Kate to thank for that.
Til next time!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with Suricata
We recently booked a 5 day safari tour with this provider and were incredibly impressed with the whole experience! The driver was very friendly and organized and the communication beforehand was super easy. The accommodations were outstanding, especially the tented lodges which exceeded our expectations. The lunch menus were freshly cooked and always delicious. We had a truly memorable safari experience through Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Park. Our driver, Elias, was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. Plus, their offer was the best of all the offers we looked at in terms of price - service ratio. We highly recommend this provider and are so glad that we chose them for our once-in-a-lifetime safari experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t hesitate to go with Suricata
We booked a 5 day tented lodge safari tour with Suricata to Taranguire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and we can 100% recommend going with these guys if you are thinking about doing a safari in Tanzania.
We checked several different offers of other companies beforehand and here’s why we went with Suricata and didn’t regret one second:
1. They are extremely friendly and well organized, even if last minute changes came up with someone in the group they always had a quick solution and we didn’t had to worry about a thing. Next to our guide Elias (shoutout) there was always someone to contact via WhatsApp to organize pickup from the airport to the hotel or clarify questions coming up during the trip.
2. The accommodations were extraordinary. We checked different offers in that price range and Suricata had the best price/service ratio we could find. Both the Anga’ta Camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro and the Bagayo Garden Hotels were amazing, offering 5 Star service and awesome food and the staff made us feel so welcome, always with a smile on their face
3. Our Guide Elias was very experienced (15 years+) and new a lot about the animals and where to find them. We had a great time together and are happy to call him a friend now
Overall, there was nothing to complain about at any time.
If you want to have a great time on safari do not hesitate to go with these guys.
Asante sana, Suricata!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everyone must check this out.
I want everyone to try to visit Tanzania. I highly recommend Kiboko Safaris. They treated me like family and I am planning a return trip soon. They are affordable, they are professional and can tailor your trip to make it a dream come true.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing is the only word
We never been to South Africa, so besides what we read on internet, we didn't know much about, so we really didn't know what to expect. It was amazing !!
Karina organize everything, nothing was left behind. We didn't have to worry about anything, we were only occupied by enjoying our time there.
Arethusa lodge was the top , food was great and staff helpful and friendly. The games drive were always amazing and emotional. The spa so luxurious.
Then we moved to another lodge , Kambaku, also a great place to be, maybe a little less luxurious but honestly more than great.
All the transfers were perfectly arranged, we surely recommend to use Karina as your agents to plan the perfect trip.
Thank you, we will be back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Frena Adventures made this the holiday of a lifetime!
An amazing experience from start to finish! From the gorillas in Bwindi to the elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Akagera. I went for 5 days as a solo traveller and Fred was very helpful with preparing the itinerary and answering my questions. I selected the mid-range option as it was not much more expensive than the budget option. The accommodation in all locations was simply stunning with breath-taking views and full of character. I was met by my guide Apollo at Kigali Airport and immediately felt more at ease. He was extremely knowledgeable about Rwanda, Uganda and the wildlife that we saw. He was also very kind and made sure I had enough water and got to the locations with time to spare (if he offers you Ugandan coffee take it as it is the best I’ve tasted!).
Everything went very smoothly from start to finish and I was very sorry when I went home. If you’re thinking about visiting Africa then I whole-heartedly recommend visiting Uganda as it is a wildlife lover’s dream and the people of Uganda and Rwanda were all so friendly and welcoming. The gorilla trek in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was the greatest thing I have ever done (I recommend hiring a porter as the hike is tough going and you’ll also be contributing to the local community).
My sincere thanks again to Fred and Apollo for making this holiday something I will remember fondly for the rest of my life.
Fantastic from beginning to end
This tour had everything, and was entirely inclusive. We saw so many animals and had wonderful accommodation (camping) throughout. Our driver and chef were top notch - made us feel very secure on the bumpy and muddy roads. Highly recommend!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are doing everything to make your safari to an unforgettable experience.
My safari was a great experience with Gama tours and safari.
Before the trip we made together an agreement about our wishes for a three day safari in the Selous National Park.
The guides have a lot experience are friendly and did everything in their power to show us the best wildlife in Selous National Park for us.
Even a broken axle of the safari car didn't bother our trip. The owners provided quickly a replacement vehicle and we could go through with the safari.
