20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice Safari were exceptionally accommodating from end to end.
This Tanzanian family-owned and operated safari company was attractive to me from the get-go. They made the booking process simple and easy, breaking down each part of the trip and giving us multiple options for the itinerary. My plan was to climb Kilimanjaro, meet my girlfriend at the airport after, go on safari with her, then propose to her on the beach in Zanzibar. Climb was a success, but my girlfriend's flight was delayed so she missed her connection. We had to shave off a day of safari due to this. Tanzania Choice responded promptly with a new itinerary that included as much of the full experience as possible. They were always reassuring. When I met the guide, Noel, I immediately understood that I had met a friend. He was extremely kind, helpful, positive, and overall solid character. Such a good dude. He taught me some Swahili words that I could greet my girlfriend with, and I know if he read this, he would quiz me (Wey wey mschana mzuri - I still got it Noel). The guy cares a lot. Because we missed that first day, we drove straight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti, this is a looooooong drive that, due to the circumstance, Noel was happy to do for us, and we are so grateful. During safari, he worked extra hard to ensure we could see everything. We got to see lions, cheetahs, various birds, giraffes, elephants, hippos, gazelles, Topi, and the elusive leopard. The day was packed with excitement, and Noel taught us so much about the animals, their behavior, and the environment. All in all, an unforgettable adventure with memories we will cherish forever. Thank you, Tanzania Choice, and Thank you Noel. Hakuna Matata
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organization and excellent guide
We booked our safari from Germany and were in touch with Telly via WhatsApp and email. Everything went smoothly and we have received our details prior to the departure date.
Our Safari was organized as fly in from Zanzibar to Serengeti. Our guide Omary was very experienced and knew exactly where to spot the animals and where to take the best pictures. We also felt very safe during the driving on the bumpy roads.
One thing I would recommend is to re-confirm the hotels booked in advance as we had change in accommodation which we were not informed in advance.
For private safaris, we can recommend Telly and the team, thank you for the unforgettable experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime
We took this trip of a lifetime as a family of four with teenagers. We spent two nights in Nairobi, 3 nights in Amboseli, 1 night in Lake Naivasha, and 4 nights in Masai Mara. Sylvester was always helpful and responsive through the entire process of planning, reserving, refining, and following through on the plan. He helped me to make decisions on logistics that made sense and fit into our budget. He met us at the hotel in Nairobi to discuss the detailed logistics in person and answered any remaining questions that members of my family had. All of my own questions were previously answered through the many emails of mine that Sylvester responded to (very promptly) during the planning process. Sylvester kept in touch with our guide throughout the trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. Finally, at the end of our trip, we had dinner at an upscale restaurant in Nairobi and he met us there to hear about our experiences and thank us for our business. One of the activities that impressed me the most that was included in the cost of our safari was the balloon ride. The balloon ride was simply magical from start to finish. Floating over the Masai Mara during sunrise and seeing the landscape and animals from above was an experience that was breathtaking. To top it off, we had a delicious breakfast when we landed and a game drive that was provided on our way back to our camp. Typically, a balloon excursion is its own add-on cost above and beyond the safari cost. Had that been the case, it would have been out of our price range, but Seven By Far included the excursion in the package price of the safari. Wow, just wow!
We were met at the airport by Maxwell and a driver. They were polite and helpful in getting us to our hotel in Nairobi. They met us the next morning for our tour in the Nairobi area. We visited the Giraffe Center where my kids fell in love with giraffes. Feeding them is a magical experience and my kids really enjoyed it. This created a lasting effect throughout the safari whereby my kids loved seeing the giraffes in the wild. The next stop was a curio shop where we looked around at the beautiful handicrafts. After a nice lunch, we went to the Nairobi Animal Orphanage and saw some of the animals that had been injured and were at the center. This was also a very nice experience. Later that evening, Maxwell and Sylvester met me and the family at the hotel to discuss the plans and answer our questions. The next morning, Maxwell met us at the hotel to hand us over to our safari guide, Evans.
The places we visited were stunning and the experiences will be etched in our memory forever, and Evans played such a big role in that. He is a highly experienced, personable, knowledgeable, and responsible guide whose skill in anticipating the potential movement of the animals from one spot to another provided us with several incredible moments of being in the right place at the right time. In fairness to him and the future expectations of his clients, I feel it necessary to emphasize that the movement of wild animals can’t be predicted with certainty (we all know this, right?), so once or twice we rolled the dice and moved to a location of anticipated movement that didn’t pan out as hoped, but was still so lovely nonetheless. Sometimes being patient and waiting for a moment to unfold, even if it doesn’t, is half of the fun! By the end of our journey, our family had developed a connection to Evans which will continue on past our trip. He was wonderful, and we loved spending the time we did with him.
We’ve done a bit of traveling as a family over the years, and upon our return home, we had our dinner table conversation about where this one ranks in our trips. No surprise that it ranks above all others, and it’s hard to imagine it being dethroned. Any future family trips will be battling for second place.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything you could want from a tour company-very helpful, professional and well organised!
My 5 day tour was excellent! The office team were very responsive and helpful with planning and arranging everything. My guide Eddie was very professional and helpful. He was also a very safe and sensible driver and a very clean, modern and safe vehicle.
The tour was a very good variety of activities and different landscapes. I had a great time every day and didn't have to worry about anything!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really enjoyed our family safari
I convinced my husband to choose unscripted safaris based on the reviews and also communication om email which was so swift and efficient, our guide Jeremy was also so experienced that other cars were following us, the hotels chosen were so good and strategically placed. Big up guys
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Kruger Safari has helped us tremendously. Starting with the booking process of our Safari where they were very detailed and helpful.
When we arrived at the airport in Johannesburg and discovered that one of our suitcases was left behind they helped us with taking care of getting the suitcase to our lodge in the middle of the bush.
I can say nothing bad about Kruger Safari and the service they have provided!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly customer care
Fuhara staff are very friendly and professional in all they do from airport pick up to drop off. Their activitity packages are fairly priced and staff are punctual and provide a good comminication. Our hosts Pessy and Dumisani were excellent and wiuld recommend them without any doubt.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just book with Kevic!
My experience with Kevic Tours & Travel has left me and my travel buddies beyond satisfied and reassured in a landscape where there was a lot of uncertainty. Having dealt with several tour operators prior to booking with Bob from Kevic, we found many hiccups, dishonesty and a lack of transparency. Kevic was a breathe of fresh air. Being our first safari, we were lost and didn't know what to book or how to do so.
Navigating through the tourism industry in a foreign country was daunting, especially since many operators with who had a many reviews didn't make us feel comfortable while booking and seemed like they were just pushing for a deposit without anything set in stone which worried us.
Disappointments with larger tour operators were all too frequent, marked by unexpected costs, hidden clauses, and a distressing lack of transparency. This was until I came across Kevic Tours & Travel. The exceptional responsiveness and clear communication from Bob, the manager, were like a breath of fresh air. He responded to every. single. email. (All of 45 emails) To update us, provide clarification, let us know of changes proactively so that we weren't faced with doubt or upset during our time in the Mara.
Bob’s genuine commitment to honesty was evident throughout our interaction. He was straightforward with all details, including cost and itinerary changes, offering much-needed transparency and eliminating all potential surprises. He managed to demystify the confusing terrain of safari planning and make it a truly enjoyable experience. Not once was I left wondering about hidden costs or ambiguous tour details. Every interaction was marked by the level of transparency that others in the industry could certainly learn from. He provided breakdowns with itnereraries whenever it was even the slightest change. This really set us at ease and show us how completely honest and hard-working Bob and his team were. their price was the most competitive of any tour operator on safari bookings.com beating out larger tour companies, and providing more bang for our buck.
We booked a four day fly an Safari, with airport, transfers, and had a driver and guide for all for days. Bob himself met us at the airport, traveled with us to Wilson airport, check to send himself, and ensure that we were ready to fly before parting ways. We arrived late the first day, but we immediately went on our first game drive, and also went on our last game drive prior to our leaving to the airstrip. Bob and his team maximized our time in Mara and checked on us every single day to ensure that our trip was going smoothly.
To conclude, my safari with Kevic Tours & Travel was extraordinary, greatly enriched by the dedication of Bob and his team to honesty, responsiveness, and clarity. I wholeheartedly recommend Kevic to anyone who is apprehensive in navigating this confusing atmosphere, looking to dive into a safari adventure without the typical anxieties that accompany dealing with most tour operators. We were 5 NYC guys who didn't even know where to begin and we just trusted in Bob, and he took care of the rest. If you're still unsure, give Kevic and they're team a try, you'll thank yourself later.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
I enjoyed to the max
Everything was ok
From Kenya with my love
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a very beautiful tour of 15 days visiting several wild parks with beautiful lodges
Everything was well organised. I had a splendid driver and guide, Sam Wako. He had a lot lot of knowledge about the animals, plants and the history of Uganda and the several communities. He was flexibel and arranged the programm very wellicht. Compliments to Sam!!