US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Service and Excellent safari, go for it!!
Went on safari in early January and was very satisfied with the arrangements. We travelled as a family, we booked everything from home. We arrived to Arusha after five days at Zanzibar and we were picked up by Allan, the owner of NkolloTours. He took
us to our hotel and then stayed with us in the afternoon, taking us to a good lunch place and showing us where to shop. After that we had a meeting with our guide Jeff to discuss the safari and possible changes to the safari to be able to catch sight of as many animals as possible. Later in the evening, Allan and Jeff took us to a great local BBQ place. It was great and so nice of them to set aside all this time and effort to make us feel welcome to Arusha. Early next morning we set off on our safari with Jeff. He was very knowledgable and a truly good guy to have around and with interesting views on Tanzania and all that this country has to offer. Our safari was pretty compact - only three days - but still we managed to see so much!! It was just awesome! The only set back was that the first days jeep ride was a bit too long (from Arusha to Ndute area). My personal favorite was however Tarangire park and all the elephants. During the booking procedure (I started the booking 10 months before take off) I had extensive email conversations with Allan who always was very prompt in replying and explaining to me. Conclusively, I truly recommend NkolloTours you will not regret it!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique experience that I will never forget.
We decided to visit Tanzania and the Serengeti and after a good few hours of research on the web, we booked a 6 day 5 night safari with Eyes on Serengeti. There were not many reviews for the company, as they are relatively new, but the communication was good and we felt that Richard designed our trip especially for us, taking into consideration where most animals would be in mid January.
We were met from the airport on arrival, and taken to our first lodge where we were briefed by Richard and Godwin. Both had excellent English, and after speaking with them for a short while all our concerns were gone, we knew we were going to get on, and we were excited about our trip ahead.
We set off in a modern, Toyota land cruiser with Safari roof and fridge, which was more than spacious as it was only the two of us. Our first stop was the Tarangire National park, which was an amazing introduction into safaris. We saw elephants bathing at the waterhole, others rolling in mud with their young having fun oblivious to us watching from just a few metres away. There were giraffes grazing beside the land cruiser, ostrich wandering past and a lioness in the tree.
Our next stop was the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, our first view was from the edge of the crater and is an African experience I will never forget. Our drive down just got better, passing Masai villages until we arrived at the crater floor where we saw lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, hippopotamus and much more.
Lake Masak was our next stop, another fantastic landscape, partially forested with grasslands, and a great spot for a game drive Our highlights were a cheetah with her three cubs, and a pack of lions. We were within a couple of metres of all these animals, yet felt safe at all times in the hands of Godwin our guide.
Our last two days were spent in the Serengeti, which is another world. We found ourselves in the middle of the great plains, not another toyota in sight, driving through the wilder beasts and zebras, discovering more and more lions, cheats and hyenas. We could have leaned out of the window and stroked a male lion, we were so close.
Godwin has 20 years of experience as a guide, he is a wonderful human being who is informative, funny and I think he really enjoys his job. He can also spot a great photograph and many times he positioned the toyota ready for the animals to walk into shot.
He made our safari a unique experience that I will never forget.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!
Easy and fast and polite communication
High-level expertises of our guide Alfred
I can recommend this experience with all my heart
Thank you , dear team
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt replies to questions, knowledgeable, helpful making arrangements.
From my first inquiry to my last questions about trip details Aileen was most helpful and prompt in replying. Our guide, Joseph, arrived at hotel on time, was knowledgeable about Nairobi, and Maasai Mara. The jeep was comfortable, the lodge lovely with very good food. Joseph "found" all the animals we hoped to see with exception of leopard. We felt very fortunate to see giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, a few wildebeest (most in Serengetti at this time of year), and one rhino! I recommend working with Tamasha Arika!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
So exciting
Alice was so helpful in planning our trip and our driver guide Bariki was just fantastic and could spot animals at a distance. The lodges were very nice and we enjoyed the cultural African music over dinner. All went very smooth.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They planned a trip of a lifetime for us
My boyfriend and I had a trip of a lifetime last April, organised by Malawian Style. The itinerary they created for us was perfect, with a mix of beautiful and unique places in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Everywhere we stayed was so special, whether it be on the lake or on safari. I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking to visit this incredible part of the world.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari with Mudy
In January we went on six-day safari with Mudy from Planet Reserve. We started in Tarangire NP, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and the Ngorogoro crater. We booked online, and the communication went well, and everything was well arranged. My friend had some special dietary requests, and they looked well after this. Mudy knew how to be at the right time at the right place, we saw many interesting things, and he always manouvered his car in such a way that we had a great view! If I am allowed to give some uplifting feedback; he should become a bit more knowledgeable on animal facts/behaviour etc. He could not answer many questions. But overall we had a great time, and awesome photos :)
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
unforgettable trip !!!
We actually started our planning with the idea to do a short trip to see the Gorillas. By finding out more about what Uganda has to offer we soon ended up planning a 13 days trip which also included the big National Parcs that you can furtunately still find in Uganda.
Our trip started with a long ride from Kampala to the Kidepo NP, well it turned out to be a trip of 27 hours because of road blocks and an alternative route we had to take. Considering all these circumstances in the beginning we were actually overwhelmed with how the trip continued. The distances got shorter and we were able to fully enjoy everything that Uganda has to offer. Of course the highlights were the encounters with the Chimps and Gorillas. But we were blown away by the beauty of the country, the friendly people we met and the fact that they are working hard to protect their wildlife and reintroducing species that did not exist anymore due to heavy poaching. Also, special thanks to our guide Frank who made this trip so unforgettable for us, he really became part of the family. Also, thanks to Robert for organizing this trip for us and for his fast reactions on questions, changes etc.
We will definitely be back one day !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Mara experience was amazing seeing the wildbeast cross the Mara river.
Satisfied with the gamedrive I would really recommend them in future
US
Great safari experience
Shemeji planned a fun, comprehensive itinerary showcasing Tanzania's national parks, tribal cultures, and local economy. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable about the parks and animals and had a keen eye for spotting game in the bush. Our accommodations & dining each day were quite comfortable and we especially enjoyed the ingenuity of the Serengeti bush camps. I would be happy to recommend booking a trip with Shemeji to family and friends that wish to visit Tanzania.