35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari and city tour
I would like to thank Silas and all at Apodiformes for making our Safari amazing. Silas was waiting at the airport for us when we arrived, took us to our hotel. Next day he took us to the giraffe and baby elephant sanctuary it was amazing, we got to feed the giraffes and touch the baby elephants. Silas then introduced us to James who was our driver/guide for our Safari. We visited Masi Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Silas also gave us the option to upgrade our accommodation which I’m happy we did, we got to sleep in a beautiful bed in a luxurious tent listening to the beautiful sounds of nature at Kibo Safari camp. Our driver James was very knowledgable about the animals we saw and amazing at spotting them. We spent our last night back in the hotel in Nairobi then Silas took us the airport the following day to catch our plane home.
We would like thank Silas very much for giving us an incredible holiday.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Rwandas highlights in three days
I had booked the 3-day tour chimps tracking, nothing was missing. I was able to put together my own itinerary (as a single traveller). I decided to stay at the Top View Hotel Emeraude, from where the chimpanzee tour started. Apes right ahead. Early in the morning through the Nyungwe jungle. Then I spent the second night at the Kivu Lake Resort in Cyangugu, Kamambe.
Recommendations can often be "fake", this one is definitely not. I would make the same decision over and over again and book the same tour. I can highly recommend it to anyone who plans to spend a few days in Rwanda, to do a three day tour in the probably most exciting part of Rwanda. During my tour I saw the landscape in and around the Nyungwe Forest, exotic plants, and then also Kivu Lake, 100 m from the border to the Republic of Congo. I found it especially exciting to stop in two villages on the way and take a short walk through the respective main roads. These are areas where probably no tourist has ever been before. It is best to discuss this with the tour guide. My tour guide named "Bienvenue" was a delight to travel with. He fulfilled all my wishes.
The price for all the services was reasonable and fair.
Do not forget your raingear (it is a rain forest, though there wasn't any in my case) and your hiking shoes (muddy ground) and plenty of water, of course!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable emotions with Orongai Safaris
Simply wonderful!
We are two female travelers who love traveling and exploring different places in the world. For a long time, we were hesitating to go for African safari as we knew that it would require organised trip, which is not our way of traveling. Yet, as a last-minute decision for my birthday, we have decided to visit Tanzania.
I have contacted several companies organising Safaris in Arusha; Anna form Orongai Africa safaris, unlike others, immediately responded with a great itinerary at a reasonable price.
When we arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our charming guide Fredy was waiting for us. As a welcome surprise, Fredy prepared a table with Champaign, snacks, and water.
It is impossible to express the experience we had over next 7 days. Everything was perfect and luxurious. Fredy was all in one, great driver, professional guide, and a fantastic companion. As mentioned in other reviews, Fredy has truly an Eagle Eye, and we were able to see probably everything that Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater has to offer.
We loved Acacia Luxury Camps; it was like Shangri-La in the middle of National Parks. The food was terrific, cleanliness of the hotels was spotless, and the staff hospitality beyond all imaginations.
Where else in the world you can see walking family of Giraffes against sunset from your terrace, or hear Lions roars during the night?
Orongai Africa safaris car was in great shape, and with Fredys exceptional driving skills, we were able to pass any road obstacle the nature prepared for us, and it felt so safe to watch lions from proximity.
Tanzania is an incredible place, and I have learned so much about its nature. All these days spent in safari, we felt relaxed, safe, and happy. It did not feel like we are traveling with a guide, rather more like with a dear friend.
I genuinely recommend Orongai Africa Safari group and Fredy as a Guide to everyone who wishes to have a perfect holiday.
We will be back! Thank you for everything.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience!
My 7 day climb of the Kilimanjaro with Enosa Expeditions was a great experience!
I booked my climb with Enosa via an international intermediary which worked well for a very decent price.
Together with an another European we formed a group of two climbers, supported by a total of 11 support staff: 2 guides, 1 cook, 1 waiter/porter and 7 porters.
All of them worked with their heart. Their loyalty to you is incredible in allowing you to reach the top. Also the porters worked incredibly hard. Guidance was very professional, while the cooking was magical in what we received every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Through all sorts of ways, the guides follow your physical (and mental) condition closely which gives a good feeling. If necessary, they have various measures they can initiate. I received a packing list from Enosa after booking and had a breefing and gear check with the guide one day before the start. What I forgot to bring I could borrow from Enosa.
Perhaps only thing for improvement is regarding tipping. There is much being said online about how much to tip. Numbers can vary greatly online. Much is also dependent on group and staff size. Enosa, but other operators as well, might help in providing clarity on this so you can better prepare this before getting to Tanzania. It is not so easy to lay your hand on large amounts of dollars in the country itself. Enosa allowed for paying tip with Creditcard which helped!
I will definitely advise booking with Enosa anytime! I want to thank the whole team as well as Noel Ernest for making this never to forget!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari and service!
Great safari!
I would definitely give Travel Africa Safari Agency an unconditional 5 out of 5 stars!
I booked the 4 day group safari involving a day at Tarangire, two days Serengeti and a final day in the Ngorongoro crater. I feel the safari was very well balanced in terms of the animals we saw which made it a very rich experience. I definitely saw animals so close (including lions and elephants I could almost touch) which I held impossible before the trip.
The guide we had absolutely did a great job. He was thoughtful while worked hard to let us see all the riches. He was also a great driver and definitely did his guidance by heart. Furthermore, every morning and evening we were surprised by the magic the cook could do on (what I recalled) one cooking pit.
The price/quality ratio was top class. Apart from all the included meals, the safari jeep, all park fees, unlimited water, airport transfer, an overnight at a fine lodge and two overnights in very decent tents at (for hiking purposes) extremely luxuruous campsites (one with wifi if you care), also my overnights before and after the safari were included. I got the overnights at Arusha Tourist Inn which is, for African standards, a very decent budget hotel. No hidden costs apart from what you want to tip.
Side note: I want to stress everybody reading this to bring sufficient money for tipping as their earnings are largely based on it.
A final thanks to Mohamed with who I arranged it all. He is perhaps one of the most customer-centric and customer-friendly persons I have ever encountered. As an example: I brought some large money with me, which he, without any hesitation, helped me to change in to smaller bills at his local offices. No fee or anything required. Payment partly via Pesapal also went fine.
I would recommend booking this safari anytime!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ALL INCLUSIVE SAFARI EXPERIENCE OF A LIFTEIME!
From responding to email before booking all the way through ensuring we made it back to the airport on time for our flight, the Wild Planet Safari team provided world class service. Thank you Ryan and Lungisani!
My wife and I chose Wild Planet because of the value in providing transportation to and from Tambo airport in J-berg and in managing all the logistics for us to stay inside of Kruger National Park for the duration of our safari. We learned that this allowed us to begin our morning drives a full hour earlier than anyone staying in accommodations outside of the park.
Our guides were Ryan and Lungisani, two highly professional and knowledgable gents with years of experience. They not only helped us spot and identify a vast number of animals on every single ride, they were able to answer every question and provided even more history and context for complex issues like the horrific practice of rhino poaching.
They went above and beyond our expectations to provide information about logistics as well as warm meals three times a day; they even pre-emptively ensured our caffeine addicted heads would not hurt and bellies not grumble by having hot coffee and rusk (SA equivalent of biscotti) ready for us each morning! What's more, we got a full view of Blyde River Canyon on the panorama route and stayed in a room w/ the most amazing view we've ever had from a hotel on our last day--a bonus for booking a fifth day.
Needless to say, our safari was filled with magical moments as herds of elephants crossed our path, as rhino appeared on the horizon as the sun rose at dusk, and even while jumping in a waterfall while on a hike after leaving the park! Ryan and Lungisani planned a perfect itinerary that allowed us to observe and photograph animals with tremendous patience and shared wonder. They are friendly and communicative and just full of knowledge, so ask questions--they always provided thoughtful responses.
Bottom line: We can't wait to go back to Kruger with Wild Planet Safari and are telling all of our friends to choose them when they go too.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical trip I had, their guide was very knowledgeable and all went as expected.
They are excellent,professional and observed integrity
IT
Do not use
A dishonest man, a crook. We booked a 11-day tour with Enrico’s Tour and Safari, fully paid in advance. What happened was incredible. When we arrived we found out that he had not booked two guides and two cars as planned, and not all hotels rooms and dinner were paid for as well as all the activities. This person calls himself Clarence or Enrico, and acts at the expense of tourists. He left us in a torrential rain in an unassembled tent with no beds. We ended up paying the accommodation and visits again. Do not trust him.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience!!!
We booked a 5-days private safari tour with Godson Adventures and the trip exceeded our expectations in all aspects. The accommodations were outstanding, the food excellent and our tour guide Faraji brilliant. I cannot recommend the company highly enough, they provided the best service from the start. Simply brilliant!
Thank you so much for everything you have done for us!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari experience & excellent service from start to finish
I expected to love the 5-days safari tour in Tansania, but the tour with Godson and his team totally surpassed my expectations! From initial contact and trip preparations through to the day we left, Godson Adventures could not have been more wonderful, attentive and professional.
The lodges were all lovely, the food delicious and the countryside you drive through is unending beauty. But what made the trip so special was having the best guide imaginable: Faraji. An amazing spotter of all types of animals and great company. We would not have seen half so much without him.
We could not fault Godson Adventures in any way, and would highly recommend! An excellent, professional and very knowledgeable company! Thank you all Noel, Godson and Faraji for making this trip extraordinary.