US
Excellent in many ways.
I don't even know where to start! From the moment I messaged them and requested a quote they answered every single question I had, the costumer service starts months ago when you're probably wondering many things about this trip. Don't worry, they will answer even those silly questions that pop out a month after your initial conversation. I decided to book it and it was the most amazing experience I've had in my life. Not only you go on safaris with an amazing guide (we got Stanley) but you also get a chef that deserved a 11/10 in the cooking. All meals were amazing (I overate every single day). Very important to note that camping may not be for everyone, do your research and if you decide that you'll do it, be ready to have an amazing experience. Once again, thank you guys for being so awesome from day 1! I can't recommend you enough!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide with a lot of knowledge
Atif has been our guide during our honeymoon trip. The tour was great, we had explored serengetti and tarangire. He was very nice and professional during the trip. Night lodges were very comfortable and they tried to provide us full convenience with warm lunches and dinners. Atif is practising from more than 20 years so he has a huge amount of safari stories to share and he can describe animals even if they are far.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is an excellent facilitator.
The tour was everything we expected and more. We could not have chosen a more professional organization.
Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We booked the mid range 2 day safari package (Tarangire and Ngorongoro) and it cost $800pp. This was my first time booking a safari and I didn’t even know where to start! I found this company through safari bookings, an online safari finder company, which helped. I was in regular communication via email with John, which also helped out my mind at ease. We paid $800 via card using pesapal and also had to pay 5% surcharge taking the total to $840, we paid the remaining $800 in cash when we arrived. Our arrival flight was changed to an earlier time and John was able to arrange a driver to come and pick us up from Arusha airport.
Day 0- we stayed at Green mountain hotel, which is a 3 star hotel; I’ve written a separate review for this. John met us at the hotel and gave us a briefing about the plan for the safari, including start times; we also paid him the remaining $800 and were introduced to our driver, Frank.
Day 1- after breakfast we met Frank at reception and started our 2hr drive to Tarangire. The jeep had a cooler, which was stocked with water (we had an allowance of 3L/day per person, which was fine as I usually drink around 2L/day). Frank kept us informed of things/pointed things out to us during the journey to Tarangire. Animals we saw during our safari: zebras, lions, pumbas, antelopes, elephants, buffaloes, giraffe, baboons, a leopard was spotted by someone but we didn’t actually see it. We then stopped off at the picnic site to have our packed lunch and it was delicious, especially the samosa and chicken! After lunch we continued the safari for a few more hours and saw more animals. After the safari we stopped off at a local shop where we were able to browse and buy souvenirs if we wanted; I bought some earrings and an Africa wooden plaque….they are open to haggling but don’t take the micky!
We were then taken to our 2nd night accommodation, Fig tree lodge, where we had dinner. I have written a separate review for this. When we originally booked our safari package, it was for marera valley lodge but after we had paid the deposit John emailed to say the accommodation was fully booked and that he will book country lodge instead, which I agreed. However when we arrived at the first hotel John told us that he had booked fig tree lodge instead, which he said was very similar to marera valley (I’ll have to take his word but from the research I had done online, marera valley and country lodge seemed to be much better so I was a bit disappointed as fig tree definitely felt more budget than mid-range).
Day 2- Ngorongoro- very early start, 5am breakfast and left the lodge at 5.30am and arrived at Ngorongoro around 7.30am. Animals we saw- bush buffaloes, zebra, wildebeest, jackal, lions, rhino and a leopard! After our game drive we stopped off at the crater viewing place to take some pics then we headed out of the park and had our prepared lunch at a local shop/restaurant. The lunch was rice, chicken and vegetables and it was YUMMY! After lunch we headed back to Arusha airport.
This was my first safari and all in all it was a great experience. John was helpful with the initial booking and questions and Frank was helpful for his knowledge during our safari. I would use this company again but I would definitely opt for a more luxury accommodation next time and ask for confirmation that the advertised accommodation is available before paying the deposit. Or perhaps I will arrange my own accommodation and use them for the game drives as this is the part I most enjoyed.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya is a beautiful place with beautiful people and you must come visit this amazing country!!!
We saw so many animals and birds in their habitat. We were able to get very close to many of them. The Safari guide Patrick was amazing and the food served at the end was so delicious. This country not only has amazing wildlife, but the people are excellent. The culture is rich, the people are so kind and they have such strong character with high morals and values. I fell in love with Africa and it captured my heart. I will definitely be back!!!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
beautiful country that has much to offer.
I was very happy with the safari trip. The trip to the Kruger was worth it. The communication with "Safari with us" was very straightforward and I received a response at any time.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fascinating, surprisingly green country with an abundance of wildlife and birds
An amazing and beautiful country with knowledgeable and friendly people. Kidepo Valley in the North definitely worth a visit. We also enjoyed Lake Mbulo, where you can cycle and hike among the giraffes and zebras, and visiting the Karamajong in the North East.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly amazing country and people
Everything was great. We felt welcome everywhere and really enjoyed our time in Kenya. Wish we could have stayed longer.
The trip to Masai Mara was fantastic. We had the best guide ever (Joseph, Explorers wild adventures).
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a beautiful country!
We saw a lot of different landscapes an cultures. When you arrive inArusha you find a town with a lot of modern elements. Few minutes later you see Maassai with their cows and goats nearby the road.and some time after this you see giraffes and antilopes and all the animals that you never think to see…
Our next station Zanzibar offers muslimic cultur and such a lot of wonderful experiences…
So we can say Tanzania is a country with a lot of different adventures and expiriences and so many very friendly people. We feeled save every time and find many new friends at this there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Steven Stadler
It was beautiful and amazing on every level.