NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy and pleasant to deal with especially how late notice our group provided.
Lindie was very easy and pleasant to deal with via WhatsApp and Email. Loved every thing stated on the itinerary especially the safari and seeing the big 5. You can tell Lindie has a passion for this line of work and especially her own country. Thanks Lindie for the memories gained of your beautiful country.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip !
Highly recommend!
My safari in Kenya was way beyond my expectations. I have been able to see the big 5 (elephants, rhino, leopard, lions, hippos) and a lot of other animals such as girafes, zebras, snakes... even though it was not the tourist season. The people from "Go East Africa Safari" were really helpful and professional. From the moment I booked the safari, Martha was in contact with me to help planning everything (visa, vaccines...) and they arranged pick up at the airport to the hotel and same on the way back. The guide we had during the safari was a very good driver, knowledgeable and was always making sure we had a wonderful time (on the lookout for animals, getting closer to animals to have a good view...).
Food and accommodation were truly amazing as well ! We had a mix between campsites and hotels and it was a very authentic experience.
In terms of places:
- Hell's Gate first which is a place where there are no predators so you can cycle/walk around for 1-2hours and just appreciate being close to animals such as giraffes, zebras, buffalos without being in a car
- Masai Mara after where we saw a lot of animals (cheetahs, lions, leopard, elephants, hyenas, vultures, "pumbas"...)
- Lake Nevasha where it is also possible to walk around animals without predators, see some flamingos, hippos, eagles on the lake
- Lake Nakuru which is the main spot for flamingos and rhinos
- Amboseli was maybe the disappointed part due to the drought that happened so lot of animal carcasses but you can still see a lot of animals. I would suggest doing Amboseli after the rainy season. Nevertheless it is a must-do as you have an amazing view from the kilimanjaro (possible to do a small walk at the bottom of it) and you will be staying at a very nice campsite very close to the reserve.
All in all, it was a truly amazing experience. Don't forget to check out Nairobi (masai market, national museum, local restaurant, bar and shop).
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator went above and beyond to ensure my experience went perfectly.
I had high expectations for my trip to Tanzania, but the 11-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Beach Holiday tour with Oreteti Safari exceeded all of them! Prior to the trip, the main point of contact, Joseph, responded quickly to all my questions, and provided all of the information I’d need upon my arrival. The tour was well planned out from start to finish, and everything was taken care of for the entire duration of the trip. I had a private jeep used for both game drives and transportation from park to park, rooms already booked at top of the line hotels, and all my meals covered.
During the first half of the tour, we spent most of our time on game drives at four separate national parks. My guide, Ronaldo, did everything he could to ensure I had the best possible experience. He knew exactly where to go in the parks to see as many animals as possible in all different scenarios. I can’t even begin to list everything I saw, but a few that stand out are a lion killing a wildebeest, a cheetah and her three cubs, and a baby elephant splashing in the mud, and a couple hippos out of the water casually walking by a lion. This was my first safari, but based on my discussions with other people, Ronaldo was by far a superior guide.
I couldn’t have been more pleased with the hotels where I stayed. One in particular was in the middle of the Serengeti with no barrier between my room and the wildlife. There were buffalo, zebras, and giraffes within feet of the door to my room! Further, all of the meals were taken care of and Ronaldo would pack to go lunches and coffee so we could eat during our game drives.
After the safari, I took a flight to Zanzibar. Like the first half of the trip, transportation and my meals were all covered by the tour. This part of the trip was a perfect mix of touring the island and relaxing on the beach. I took a guided tour of Prison Island and Stone Town and took a boat out to go snorkeling. While on the boat, we also encountered a pod of dolphins and I was able to jump in the water and swim with them! In addition, I spent time relaxing on the beach and by the pool and even went out to the bars with some locals I met.
All in all, this was the trip of a lifetime and I could not have asked for anything more. In my opinion, the service I received far exceeded the amount of money I spent, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Ronaldo and Joseph both went above and beyond for me, and I could not be happier that I trusted them with my first safari experience. This is a time I will remember for the rest of my life, and I cannot wait to go back!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience
We had a great Safari with Amshar Serengeti Adventures, we booked the 12 day luxury tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Zanzibar Extension and we saw more animals than we possibly hoped for or expected, including three rhino! And the landscapes were so beautiful. We are so happy with our experience.
The organisation by the manager Aron was so great, he personally responded via WhatsApp quickly and friendly and made booking the safari so easy! We felt like we were in great hands. He also came to personally meet us when we arrived in Arusha to brief us.
All the accommodation was clean and comfortable during our safari with very friendly staff.
The Safari vehicle was spacious, well maintained and comfortable which was important for long rides.
The food from our cook was excellent and delicious. We ate so well and enjoyed all of our meals. They were really delicious and Solomon was very friendly and happy every day! We enjoyed talking with him a lot.
Our guide Michael is a very friendly and sweet guy. He was so great at spotting animals and getting us to the best spots to watch and take pictures which was great! He also stopped anytime we asked and stayed later if we saw something interesting. He respected the park rules at all times which we really liked as we saw some other guides driving off road/ speeding and disturbing the animals but he was very respectful. He answered all of our questions about the animals when we asked. He maybe could have provided a little more information about the animals and landscapes along the way but we saw so many great things that we didn’t mind.
We would recommend Amshar Serengeti Adventures for a Tanzanian safari with Zanzibar extension!
Thank you!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip
It was an amazing experience perfectly planned and organized from start. Our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable, and a safe driver. The communication was very easy and every step of the safari went smoothly.
Thank you for these great memories!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience with an amazing company
Where to begin? We had the most incredible safari with Image. From the start Mwanje was super responsive, communicative and detailed when we were looking for safari options months in advance. We were given a detailed itinerary that was followed completely. Mwanje kept in contact and answered all of our questions promptly.
When the time finally came everything was so smooth. We were picked up in Nairobi by our guide Jasan- I cannot say enough good things about him! He is an excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable and friendly, easy to talk to and also gives you a good amount of privacy. We loved getting to know him during our trip and becoming friends. On safari he could not have been better - that man works hard! There were times where we wondered how he does it! He would drive for hours and then somehow still have energy to spot animals and answer all of our questions. He found us all of the Big 5, and then some! Picture yourself watching the sunrise over the plains, standing up in your safari vehicle with the wind in your hair while a Serval jumps out of its hiding place and prances away, elephants graze in the background and you can hear lions roar. We had an absolute blast and I loved every minute.
We stuck with the minivan, and it was perfect for us (a couple).
The accommodation and food were all amazing too! I’m a vegetarian and I ate VERY well. The Serena hotel in Masai Mara was one of the coolest hotels I’ve ever been to.
If you’re considering booking a safari with image DO IT! It’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced and I’ve been all over the world. I hope to do it again one day!
Asante sana to Image for giving us memories we will keep for the rest of our lives!
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and Unforgettable trip to Kenya
Our trip to Kenya was unforgettable thanks to Bison Safaris, all services were performed with great professionalism and style. This tour company did an awesome job at a very reasonable rate. They can tell a lot about the country and the animals, really enjoyed the trip.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and reliable Safari Specialist
We booked a 4 days budget safari with Serengeti Wakanda Tours and have been very satisfied. Before the trip is was very easy to communicateand arrange everything with our contact person mr Bartho. He replied regular via email and whatsapp and the send information has been matching with the tour.
During the tour our guide and driver is very friendly and able to inform us about the animals and answer all questions. The cook we traveled with us was able to provide excellent daily breakfast,lunch and dinner matching the requirements of the different people.
I can highly recommend this company to all people who are interested in doing a Safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Honeymoon Safari in Tanzania
I spoke to a few different agents, but Mary seemed the most knowledgeable and understood what it was we were looking for. She offered us thoughtful choices for our holiday, working within our budget. The travel information was well organized and easy to follow. The service Gilmag Safaris offered was throughout and also great. Mary was very responsive and easy to get hold of, and always extremely helpful. All the transfers went smoothly. The whole trip was efficient and effortless for us. The organization was impressive and we were completely at ease transiting the parks. In a nutshell, Gilmag Safaris delivered on everything that we asked for. We wanted an outdoor safari experience and got that, we wanted relaxation and luxury and got exactly that too.
Above all, we had the best tour guide – Gilbert. He was attentive to our needs. He has over 15 years of experience – with his help, we saw all the Big 5.
We are so grateful – our heart is full and we can’t hesitate to recommend Gilmag Safaris.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Team
My family had a 4 nights 5 day Uganda tour arranged by Exclusive Uganda Safaris. We prepared the itinerary and sent to them for a quote and planning. They did everything to make the trip a memorable one. I can promise you, you will not get disappointed by their professional approach. Thanks to Imelda and her team to make our trip a remarkable one. A special thanks to Moses, our tour guide/driver who took extra efforts to spot animals in Murchison Falls national park. Thank you team...