50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly Informative and helpful everything they could do to make our tour awesome was done
Organised the gorilla tour with NSAVI and then our airline cancelled our flight so we arrived about 6 hours later than expected to the hotel in Entebbe and much to my surprise and delight Vicki and Francis where there at the hotel to meet us and make sure we arrived safely and were looked after when we did. The hotel was awesome with a well needed sundowner shared with our guide and Vicki before a briefing about our adventure the next day.
Francis was awesome on the long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi stopping when we needed to so we could take photos and look at the amazing scenery and wildlife. We stopped at a local village and sampled some local foods before continuing on.
Overnight at Ichumbi Lodge and a bit of walk and leg stretch through the nearby local village meeting some of the local youngsters built an appetite for a delicious dinner.
Next morning up early and a short drive before arriving at the jump off point Francis arranged guides and let us know about the costs and who and how much to tip making it so easy to relax and enjoy the whole event.
The walk in to the jungle was not overly difficult and the gorilla family was accommodating meeting us half way and the we got to spend a wonderful hour with the silver-back gorilla and his family.
At the end we got to enjoy a free African back massage that would enthral 4wd aficionados on the drive out. A stop and boat trip on Lake Bunyoni to our overnight accommodation relaxed us all and then quite a few drinks and a lovely meal ended a long but exciting day
Next day the drive back and Francis introduced us to his favourite music and we introduced him to the Australian band The Angels. We stopped and met some locals at a fruit stall on a country road and sampled some delicious fresh fruit as sustenance on the trip back to the hotel
A fantastic journey with a guide that became as much a mate as a guide. No question was too silly and Francis had pretty much all the answers
On our arrival Vicki was there to greet us and to make sure our trip was everything we wanted it to be. Job done guys
I can recommend NSAVI Safaris with the highest possible praise, bent over backwards to make us feel comfortable safe and secure and to give us the experience of a lifetime with the mountain gorillas
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Comprehensive package and amazing experience in all we did
We did a 4 day safari tour, which included Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire national parks. The company also helped us massively with all the logistics - picking us up from the airport upon arrival, additional tours in Kilimanjaro National parks before we started safari , giving us a lift to Moshi to begin our next part of the journey.
We had a driver/guide (Frank) and a cook (Emmanuel) with us on the safari and both of then have done an amazing job. Frank was extremely knowledgeable and had an answer to any question we asked. Emmanuel cooked us multiple course breakfasts/lunches and dinners no matter where we were located (in a restaurant or in the middle of a National park), all food was incredible and very diverse - to provide for all tastes and requirements.
Frank knew all the tricks to get the best out of safari - so we managed to be the first car in Ngorongoro to see a family of lions waking up in 3 metres from us.
The campsites we stayed were very good - they had even showers and wifi in the middle of nowhere! The last night stay was in a lodge, which was very luxurious for a camping trip! Overall, highly recommend this experience and the company - it was a lifetime experience for all of us.
If there is one thing that I would like Luxuri safaris to change, it would be a slight upgrade in the tents and the sleeping bags - it was quite cold up there on the Ngorongoro crater.
Thank you so much - the crew we travelled with and the company that organised for it!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful experience, the guide very prepared and friendly. Very good location despite the last one.
4 Days Safari in Serengeti l, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. The guide Isaac very prepared, helpful and nice. Excellent Italian and excellent driving skills. We were lucky enough to see everything that was possible thanks to his preparation and experience in the area. New, clean accommodations with nice, friendly staff. The only flaw, the organization of the last transfer to the hotel near the airport. Hotel itself a bit subdued compared to the others. Overall a great experience!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good touroperator, we had a great trip with Azas safaris
While visiting Uganda for work we planned a short 3-day safari trip with Azas Safari's. Before booking we had compared several tour operators, but Azas promised to deliver the best value for money. Communication went smooth via whatsapp and the communication the contract and handling of the payment gave us an assuring feeling.
We had an amazing trip, with Christopher as the best guide! Everything was well arranged, we loved the car we travelled with. Christopher explained so much about the wildlife, specific animals, the area we were travelling, and about Uganda. He friendly and politely helped us where possible and is a very good driver. What we really appreciated is that Christopher was very flexible in making a few changes in the plan of the trip while travelling, to ensure there would be sufficient time for us to explore everything.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience! Highly recommended!
Lion King rocks! We are a family of 5 that went on a 9 day/8 nights (7 full days in the parks) mid-range safari with Lion King Adventures in late December 2022. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and had an amazing time! We booked directly with Lion King and the communication was quick and efficient, especially Pendo in the office is doing a fantastic job! Payment was bank transfer via Wise which worked smoothly. Lion King also arranged accommodation before and after the safari. Our guide/driver Gala was amazing- super calm and relaxed, friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, a great spotter and skilled off-road driver (driving in the mud in Ndutu was seriously challenging - many cars got stuck, but not ours). Make sure to stay at Embalakai Camp in Serengeti, best food on the trip! In summary, highly recommended!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience and professional crew
We went for a 7nights/8 days circuit in the south of Tanzania (Mikuni, Ruaha and Selous) with Jadore Safari.
Koen was super reactive from the start and replied to any questions and request super promptly.
The team we had for the trip consisted of Paul and Anwar who where both super knowledgeable, funny and willing to stand up for us when problems occurred.
The car was a properly sized Land Cruiser in good condition and equipment.
So it was a really pleasant experience for our trip and we recommend them gladly.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mr Martin is very experienced, super friendly and great with kids!
We got an excelente service from our operator, Mr. Martin, from the moment we arrived to Selous Safari, to the moment he put us back on the plane. He is really experienced, loves nature and respects animals. He is fun, super friendly and gave great insights about the animals. He is also great with kids, our son really liked him!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience to remember!
This has been an experience. And this was possible because of Lion King adventures and our friend and guide Enock. Enock is the man! He went above and beyond to make our trip special. All the accommodations we stayed in were top notch and I can't recommend them enough. Rose helped with us with the booking and the process was seamless. Coming to the wildlife experience, I couldn't have asked for more. I feel I'm lucky because I got a chance to see some of the craziest things Serengeti could offer. Watching the lions and cheetah hunt their prey was surreal. Our guide Enock was great at spotting wildlife. If you're looking for a safari operator in Tanzania, don't hesitate to book with Lion King Adventures.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He is a great team leader and the best organizer
This is the most affordable tour agency and I find it reliable furthermore their services are the best and worth it
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredibly professional and experienced
Great safari trip! Alfred was a great tour guide and driver who handled everything. Would definitely book another trip with iTravel. Value for money, reliable and great communication.