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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
We booked via internet a 6-day private budget safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. After some research, Almighty Kilimanjaro gave us the best rate. Even the transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha was included. And we really received great value for the money.
The whole safari exceeded our expectations in every way. Instead of 4 nights camping, we stayed the first and the last night to Kizumba Tented lodge, in clean spacious tents with real beds.
Our guide, Paulo, was excellent. He knows a lot about the animals, can find them easily and is a good and safe driver. He has a very good scense of humour, we had a lot of fun with him.
In Serengeti and the Ngorongoro conservation area he proposed us to leave the camping as early as 6 - 6.30 in the morning. So we were the first to descend into the crater, and had the luck to observe the rhinos from nearby. Also our young cook, Tulo pampered us with excellent food and service and a lot of humour.
We had a wonderful time and recommend Almighty Kilimanjaro to everyone.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing tour experience that made every moment worthwhile...
Great company with dedicated staff exhibiting great hospitality and customer care. I recommend Frontline Expeditions Ltd
Thank you!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience in my life!!
When we decided to go on a safari, we checked on forums to get an opinion on the different operators and contacted Rasheedy for a quote. His was the best deal on the market, the most complete and comprehensive.
We chose the 6 day safari tour Tarangire-Ngorongoro-Manyara- Serengeti and Rasheedy included 2 extra hotel nights and taxi to airport and back as well as guiding around Arusha.
And what a great choice did we make!!
Everything was awesome: the hotels, the food, the locations... but best of all and upmost important was our guide Maximillan who’s so knowledgeable about animals and African life and who’s got the eyesight of a Marvel superhero :)
He would drive, safely, and at the same time spot animals in the hardest places to spot them. He also masters perfectly the habits and particularities of each species so that he can take you exactly where they will be and explain for you.
And all of this with a smile:)
It was a fantasy experience. Going on a safari is truly if the most mesmerizing things to do in your lifetime and we’re glad we chose Almighty Kilimanjaro to do that.
Thanks Rasheedy and thanks Max, we won’t forget you;)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A brilliant and seamless experience
Our day trip to Kilimanjaro was organised entirely by Emmanuel who ensured everything was also rated for our day. We were picked up in Arusha and then taken to Kilimanjaro for a fantastic day of walking. Emmanuel and our guide took great care of us and I definitely would recommend them to anyone.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An honest tour group
Circumstances required that I cancel my tour and, even during a pandemic, Saso lived up to their word and gave me a refund. Organizations like this deserve business and when I can travel again, I will be using their services.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime thanks to Antony who is trustworthy, fun, and knowledgeable! Highly recommended!
My girlfriend and I booked an 8-day Safari to Amboseli, Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha and of course the great Maasai Mara during September 2020, just a week before leaving! I had been corresponding with over 5 companies who each had a great reputation and strong offers but I went with Tazama Holidays and could not be happier!
This was the best trip of my life! I have been to 25 countries for holidays/vacation but this was one of the most special. Antony is the main reason for this. As a small business owner and driver/guide, he made the trip special. First off, he welcomed us at the airport and took us to our hotel, despite our 8-day safari not beginning until the next morning. My girlfriend and I felt very comfortable and confident in him from our first encounter. He has a warm smile and a calm, confident demeanor. Throughout the trip he was respectful, knowledgeable, patient, funny, and also very attentive. He also possesses a good command of English.
Antony was knowledgeable of landscapes, culture, history, and most importantly – the animals! He had a vast knowledge of birds and mammals. There was no question that stumped him! He also has a funny and anecdotal education style which is engaging and memorable. Antony is also adept at providing great viewpoints of animals for photography by predicting their next move. Antony has a like-new 4x4 Landcruiser in excellent condition which he kept clean for us throughout the trip, equipped with a fridge full of bottled water and internationally adapted charging ports.
He drove well on the game drives and was skilled in finding animals. We were often the first vehicle in front of lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, hyenas, etc. He is very familiar with all of the parks from his 13 years of experience. He even was familiar with several families of cheetahs and lions. Personally, we saw 3 of the big 5 in the first 24 hours of game driving and saw all 5 during the safari. He went above and beyond to get us a great shot of a leopard eating a gazelle carcass in a tree, drove tirelessly to get us close up shots of a rhino and its baby, etc.
Antony has a humble and serving nature that makes the guests feel very special and welcomed. He remembered little details from the day before and always checked in on us to make sure we were happy with our accommodations and extracurricular activities including bike riding through Hell’s Gate NP and our cultural Maasai village visit. He took care of all problems that arose throughout the trip without fuss. Antony was always early and waiting for us before the crack of dawn with great eagerness and enthusiasm to get started.
My one regret is not listening to his recommendations for accommodations. I went against his advice on one and was disappointed I did not listen to him. His recommendations are truly for his clients' best interests. He was the most responsive person to emails and very honest throughout and never set false expectations.
If you are worried about COVID-19 and your ability to go then rest assured that Antony has a fantastic policy to ensure your confidence in booking and the Kenyan government is strict about following COVID-19 protocols. I even witnessed local police arrest citizens on the streets who were not wearing a mask. I felt safe the entire time.
I highly recommend that you get a tour through Antony at Tazama African Holidays. He puts an incredible amount of effort into ensuring that you have a wonderful trip. You will not be disappointed!
PS Here is a list of animals he found for us –
Pride of Lions, Parade of Elephants, Tower of Giraffes (Rothschild, Articulated and Maasai), Tawny Eagle, Leopard Faced Vulture, Dazzles of Zebras, Coalitions of Cheetahs, Herds of Water Buffalo and Wildebeest, Eland, Topi, Jackal, Dikdik, Vervet monkeys and Baboons, Mongooses, Flamingos, Warthogs, Hippopotamuses, White Rhinos, Waterbucks, Cackle of Hyenas, Impalas, Lola bird, Grant and Thompson Gazelles, Egyptian Geese, Cape Teal Duck, Hartebeest, Iguana, Crocodile, and Bats.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and extremely helpful people
I went for 4 days safari with Moraka and it was a great choice. Everything was organized perfectly and contact with Lathiper was extraordinary. Game drive was amazing, I had high expectations but it was way better than I expected.
Lathiper also organized Kili hike for me which was as good as the safari.
Moreover she help me with many other things like bus tickets, sim card etc.
People from Moraka were extremaly helpful and they were willing to help even once the safari I hike were over. Highly recommend this company!
Excellent professional and exiting
Being the first time experience with Bonfire I would say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had so far, our tour guide James Mwangi was on point. Very professional and experienced in what he was doing with daily briefs before our wild drives. The communications and planning from the office was one is a kind from Rose, it took me less than a day to know about Bonfire, their offers/rates and bookings. Their communication and feedback was very efficient. Am in love with Bonfire
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience...worth the wait and money!
I originally started planning this in Feb/March 2020 for my honeymoon. Immediately, Moses was very prompt in reaching out to me via Whatsapp for pricing and planning. Unfortunately due to COVID, we had to stop planning. I stayed in contact with Moses over the next few months and finally reached back out in August 2020 to plan for September 2020. He was, again, very punctual and articulate about the trip. Once I arrived in Dar Es Salaam, the following day, our guide Hassan picked me and my husband up at our hotel at 6:30AM and we drove to Mikumi Park. We stopped for breakfast and lunch along the way. Hassan provided us with great conversation and we all immediately clicked. Once we dropped our things in the camp around 3pm, we rested for about 30 min and did our first drive. We then did another drive the following day and then visited an incredible Massai village. We did not get to see a lion, although we did see vultures, but we saw EVERYTHING else in abundance! The food at both the camp and the other hotel 2nd night were both great. On the 3rd day, we returned to Dar with a packed lunch en route. It was sad saying goodbye to Hassan. We know we will for sure stay in touch. 100% recommend this trip and these guides. The price is very reasonable for 2 people and its nice to just be one-on-one with your guide/organizer versus a big trip.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Suberb service and high competence!
We had our perfect safari booked with Darren. He is super friendly and competent. Booking was very easy, they listened to our wishes and helped us figure out the perfect travel itinerary. I was so much looking forward to it... Unfortunately we had to cancel everything because of Corona. And although we had to cancel, the service of Darren still remained perfect. We tried postponing the cancellation as much as we could. And when we knew we had to cancel, he organised everything we needed for our insurance. I really hope that we can make this safari happen one day and I would not want to book it with any other tour operator. Thanks Darren & Co.!