US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Combination of Beach and Safari worked very well
We had the best vacation ever, with the combination of an action-packed safari followed by complete relaxation on the beach working perfectly. This is our second safari with Meijo Safaris, and both times I have been impressed with the level of personal knowledge and expertise of the advisors, as well as their honesty. This has been a huge help in deciding where to stay, and I've also been well prepared for each of the locations. What a wonderful vacation! Excellent accommodations, delicious food, and, most importantly, a very warm welcome and great African hospitality everywhere we stayed. The balance of the trip was excellent in terms of safari/beach, with the Zanzibar accommodation being perfectly chosen to suit our specific preferences - thank you Daudi.
we would highly recomend them to anyone planning a trip to Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A top notch safari operator..
It's been an amazing experience working with Nasser and Adam, count on them for a safari tour to the Pearl of Africa..
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lemosho Route with Lelaa Tours
We booked a trip up the Lemosho Route with Lelaa tour and when we arrived we were greeted by Eric from lelaa Tours. JOSHUA and his team including Mathes and Lais (the cooker) were just the best guides and hosts I could wish for throughout our 8 day trip. This tour company made sure that we don't miss anything during our hike,what they promised is what they deliver . All I can say is thanks Lelaa Tours and thanks the whole team and the rest of the team of porters....
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our trip was fantastic and it felt like it was so well deserved
Fantastic as usual We had such wonderful safari experience with our three young children (12,7,4). The 8 day itinerary was ideal, and we were thrilled to spend three days in the Serengeti (our favourite of the 4 parks). We didn't feel rushed or pressured to see the animals.
Our driver was excellent. He drove safely, was knowledgeable, and was enthusiastic about his job. He was patient and wonderful with the children. Also, the vehicle was in excellent condition (better than almost all others we saw), which contributed to its comfort.
The lodges were fantastic, extremely comfortable without being overly luxurious.
We have complete faith in Meijo Safaris, and we can't think of anything to improve on what you already do so well!
CF
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
First of all thanks to Paul, the tour operator who was arranging for our 3 days masai mara safari, to the guides, we had two, one in English and one in Spanish, because my partner don't speak nor know English well, were great. They were attentive at all times and solved problems that we had that had nothing to do with us. During the safari they explained everything to us very well and found the animals before anyone else, great experts in knowing where to look. The car of the best, comfortable and spacious. The camp we stayed in was great, at night you listened to the animals and it was exciting. The beds are clean and comfortable. In short, the best safari, and on top of that at the best price than with other companies.
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Soul of Tanzania takes care of everything, you just need to enjoy your safari. Strongly recommended!
We could not recommend Soul of Tanzania more! We had the perfect safari thanks to Jose, our journey designer, and George, our guide. Jose, thank you very much for all your patience in answering all of our inquiries and for ensuring that all the bookings are in order - everything was flawless and stress-free. All we needed to do is enjoy the friendly people of Tanzania, the beautiful nature, and the animals.
If you travel, make sure you ask for George, you cannot ask for a better guide. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to nature, animals, as well as the history and culture of Tanzania. We felt like we are traveling with a professor, we learned so much. George also went out of his way to ensure we have a good time, finding the best spots for lunch (even if it required driving to hard-to-reach areas) and making additional or longer stops so we can enjoy the nature and the animals on our own schedule while also keeping us on time. We saw all the animals we wanted to see (lions, leopard, elephants, zebras, rhinos, hyenas, monkeys and many more) While this is partially down to luck, George's knowledge of the parks certainly helped (we still do not know how he never got lost in the parks without using a map or a GPS!). Thank you, George, for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you really made it special!
We strongly recommend that you book with Soul of Tanzania. Without having a journey designer like Jose, and a guide like George, you will spend a lot of time organizing your trip, which will not be easy as in order to book the best lodges, you really need to know the area. Going to a park without a local guide will guarantee that you will not see most animals, as you will not be able to go off the main roads without getting lost and you will not get the information from other guides. Make sure you budget for tips for both your guide and the lodges. People go out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home, you will want to show your appreciation (just consider it part of the cost of the trip).
Tip: If you end up booking a hotel/lodge of your own choice, make sure you cross-check its reputation with Soul of Tanzania, as there are hotels/lodges that do not treat guides well (low-quality accommodation and food) and therefore should be avoided. You can ask Soul of Tanzania if all the hotel choices you made are endorsed by the guides.
All in all, we would not change anything about our trip in retrospect. In fact, we had such a good time that we want to do another safari in 1-2 years again. We will certainly do it with Soul of Tanzania and ask for Jose and George.
BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Experience on Kilimanjaro with Zara Tours
Amazing experience on Kilimanjaro with Zara Tours. Booking process was straightforward with Moses from reservations responsive to our emails within a day and detailed explanations to our questions.
Actual Kilimanjoaro trek well organized and supported by experienced guides.
Tents and other equipment in excellent condition. The cook made excellent meals and served generous portions.
I highly recommend Zara Tours
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our driver/guide, James, was fantastic, a wealth of knowledge & cared for all our needs.
We had a spectacular 7 day safari. Because of the drive between safari parks and back to Nairobi we were actually in the parks five of the days. Amboseli was our favorite safari park. The AA Lodge at Amboseli was also the best! At the animal sanctuary at Lake Navaisha we were walking 10 feet from wild animals! James was a wonderful guide, a great spotter, careful driver, and very patient with us! Daniel's communication and trip customization was the best! The private safari gave the 3 of us lots of room to move around for the best viewing & taking of over 5,000 photographs. We would definitely recommend Meektrails for anyone.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Operators were friendly and experienced. They answered all our questions about the local life and were happy to teach us more about the land. Have already recommended my family and friends and would gladly recommend anyone else looking into a safari to trust Fede Tours for your needs. You will not be disappointed!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing experience with Axis Safari. Our guide Khalifa was amazing at his job
We had an amazing experience from start to finish
Staff were all very friendly and helpful
Our guide Khalifa was so entertaining and knowledgeable and made our experience even better. He helped us to see the top 5 animals in one day and we had so much fun
Would highly recommend to others and would definitely use the company again.