20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and easy to work with
Amos was very helpful throughout the process and always checked in with us. The guides not only helped us reach the peak of Kilimanjaro but also have fun doing it. The safari guides as well provides good info and a fun experience. Would recommend
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we hoped for and more!
From arrival to departure, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our tour guide Obedi and the rest of the professional staff at African Big Cats Safaris made our trip an experience of a lifetime. Don't look any further. You will NOT be disappointed booking your Tanzania Safari with African Big Cats.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect on all levels
This was our first safari and we couldn’t have been more pleased with it! Everything from the moment we landed in Arusha till the end was exceptional. Our guide/driver Praise that we spent the 4 days with was incredible! We spent the entire time learning about all the animals, plants and villages that we encountered. The trip was all laughs and smiles. The accommodation was spectacular at all each lodge and the food was delicious! We are so grateful we went with this company and have made a life long friend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bryson was incredible
Had an amazing safari experience with suricata safari. The tour guide was really knowledgeable about everything, he gave so many great details about the different places and we also had the chance to see all the big 5 during the 3 day’s experience. Will definitely recommend this company for an incredible safari experience.
MX
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD.
I did the máchame route to the peak of Kilimanjaro with my Dad and Isaack, our guide. It was a fantastic experience of 6 days in total, Isaak is a great guide, and gave us a lot of tips, from equipment and medicine needed to the hike itself. The tents where we slept were always ready at the time we arrived and the food is amazing. He kept encouraging us during the summit night (the most challenging part of the hike). I’m general everything was amazing and I recommend a lot going with him, he has the experience of getting to the summit more than 300 times. Many thanks to Isaack and the team of porters that helped us do an amazing and unique experience.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well knowledged, clearly has pride in his job
Tour was amazing
Very affordable
Would recommend to everybody
Professional , very friendly and caring a Safari very well organized
When researching I came across Telly Safaris with excellent reviews. So I contacted Mohamed, a very pleasant and caring gentleman His partner , William as well.
We were a family of 9 (done safaris before)
This trip was well organized and went smoothly
We were in 2 trucks with Aaron and Simon ( guides). They are extremely knowledgeable and caring and friendly- excellent
Mohamed even fixed our trip to Zanzibar- that too was par excellence The guide there Malleem was very learned and friendly
We all had a very memorable Safari. —so thank you Mohamed
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally recommend this tour agency
I booked the four-day safari tour and it was just indescribably beautiful, our guide Stanley and our cook were super nice, funny, courteous and very experienced. We had a lot of fun together and saw a lot of different animals. Khalid is a gifted chef who really conjured up incredibly delicious menus for us at every meal, whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner. The organization of the safari was also outstanding. Thank you Innocent for that. I really recommend this company to anyone looking to book a safari.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional operator really caring about it’s customers
We were a party of 14 (age between 1- and 61 years) and although our expectations were high, the experience exceeded it all by far. We went to Ngorongoro and Serengeti for 5 days. The scenary was increadible and getting so close to the wildlife is something we will never forget. We saw all the animals we wanted at close range - including the big5, and unexpectedly came across the start of the big migration.
From the first day we contacted Benson we felt in good hands. Very helpful and supportive front desk, a personal involvement from the owner, and friendly and extremely knowledgable guides in Yonas and Zablon, resulted in 6 days without any problems where all went according to plan. Accomodations picked by Benson was lovely and the food at the lodges superb. The only regret is that we should have had more days in order to better enjoy the great facilities at the lodges.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magnificent Trip to Mabamba to see the elusive Shoebill
I went on a day-long birding trip with Shoebill Safaris to Mabamba swamps and Entebbe to spot the elusive Shoebill.
The trip was only for the day, but it will last very long in my memory. Being able to see the prehistoric Shoebill stood deadly still amongst the papyrus was truly magnificent- Shoebill safaris are definitely deserved of their name!
Firstly, Allen was very pleasant and easy to talk to and always responded to my messages swiftly (sometimes within minutes of me sending a message!). Shoebill Safaris were very flexible, initially I wanted to book the trip for a few days after my first inquiry, and Allen was very quick to organise everything. But then, due to an unexpected event I had to postpone the trip by a fortnight, which was equally easy to do with Shoebill.
Spending time at the swamps was so magical- you really feel like you're transported into a completely different Uganda. But I saw much more than just the shoebill, as I was able to see a plethora of other bird species in and around the swamps.
Then afterwards, to make the most of a trip to Entebbe, I was taken to the botanical gardens, where I saw yet even more bird species and got to enjoy the company of the vervet and colobus monkeys!
They set me up with a very knowledgeable guide Gerald who was exceptionally friendly and helpful. He even came to my accommodation the night before the trip just to make sure he knew exactly where it was (because it is not a well-known hotel) so that he could arrive on time in the morning without delay.
For a complete beginner, I definitely had a successful birding trip, which was principally due to Gerald's vast and impressive knowledge of the local avifauna. He was very apt at identifying all the birds we saw, even when he wasn't the one using the binoculars!!
Throughout the trip, Gerald made sure that I was comfortable and went out of his way to ensure that I made the most of my experience: whether organising lunch at a local restaurant so that I could enjoy the traditional food and fresh tilapia of Lake Victoria, buying fruits beforehand so that I didn't go hungry, or organising an extra walk around the swamps to try and spot some more birds - I really felt looked after.
Overall, I had such a tremendous and wonderful trip to Mabamba and Entebbe, and I have Shoebill Safaris to thank. Although there were some companies that were offering the experience at a slightly cheaper price (by about $10 or so), I still decided to go with Shoebill because of the warm customer service I received which was continued throughout the rest of my trip.
If you want to have a memorable experience with a knowledgeable and hospitable company- you don't need to look any further!!
