AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memmorable
Our tour with safari tours was unforgettable and memmorable.Our tour guide Anthony was helpful,respectiful and very knowledgable..Ann replied to our emails on time was very informative
I would definetly reccommend safari tours any time
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect from start to finish
First and foremost I just want to say the whole experience of dealing with this company has been brilliant. If you read no more on this review other than these first few lines.....book with confidence through this company. They pay their staff fair wages and on time, they are very ethical.
Now for more depth - Alfa was my first point of contact and without his help and suggestions we could have had a much harder choice to make. He suggested the best combination for us to get Kilimanjaro and a safari into our trip at a very reasonable price.
I think it's safe to say that no expedition is without it's trials and tribulations but our team of guides and porters up Kili were first class. I'd like to mention Calvin and Cha Cha (our guides) who were phenomenal...Calvin was my lead guide for the summit push and he was instrumental in his encouragement. It's certainly a challenging day! He was always just far enough ahead of me to keep me going and keep me motivated. For me (and from previous experience), he was a truly professional guide and knew how to get the most out of those in his care....thank you for everything Calvin.
As for the rest of the porters....well, what can I say other than I am in awe of their physical ability, their friendliness and their cheer. They made carrying the biggest loads look so effortless and without them the whole trip would have been impossible. I really, really want to thank each and everyone of them. James was so good with us as was Alex, Peter (the chef) made such tasty and hearty meals, the 'Cowboy' to name just a few but every single porter was amazing, I'm sorry I can't mention each one individually.
Our safari was just as amazing and intimate as Kilimanjaro, what an experience. Our guide and driver Bacari put in 3 massive days showing us around the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, driving us up close to all the animals we could find for some spectacular photo's and memories. Our Chef (Emanuele) this time around was again fantastic, he made some very flavoursome food indeed.
Now we booked in March and we were a little concerned that we might have hit the rainy season and that it might dampen our experience (forgive the pun) but nothing could be further from the truth. It was actually quieter than peak season, we (as a couple) were the only clients in our group for both Kili and the safari which was amazing in itself. To be fair I think March was actually a great time to visit and it actually helped provide just a little more work for our guides before the season completely dried up. From my experience, I'd recommend early - mid March as a fantastic time to visit, maybe we were lucky weather wise but it proved to be the optimal period for us.
So, one last time....... Thank you EVERYONE at kilimanjaro-on-foot for inviting us into your spectacular country, making us feel welcome and helping us to explore so many wonderful and unique experiences.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best way to see wildlife in Nairobi
We had a fabulous experience on our wildlife tour in Nairobi National Park with Simon as our guide. Simon is knowledgeable and accommodating, his professionalism was top notch. He was kind enough to find key spots for the best views with our interest in bird watching. It's always helpful to be aware of what's included in the price and any additional costs, and it's a good idea to bring snacks for the trip. Thank you Delfin Tours for this wonderful experience!
RU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is a beautiful country
Good evening. We really enjoyed the safari. Many thanks to the driver Jackson, he is a great fellow. We're flying home tonight. Kenya is a beautiful country. Come to Russia. We will provide a safari. Natalia
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical experience
Best tour company for safari, had a great time with my family. The itenary was well detailed and organised. Drivers were on time no delays at all. The tour guide made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. We were lucky to see many animals and big up to out guide as he was very proffesional as he took us around ngorongoro and serengeti. We cant wait to be back again. ♥️ Thank you the whole team for the wonderful memories
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hamza is a very caring man - he cares for the welfare of his guests and the animals and environment
Our guide had amazing eyesight and was a great spotter . He knew the Serengeti extremely well and was an expert driver and guide.
We saw a number of different species and was able to give detailed information and answered questions on any aspect
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good safari experience but accommodation can be improved.
I took the 6 day 5 nights safari tour with MoAfrika tours.
The accommodation at the Tremisina lodge was decent. But the accommodation at Marc Treehouse lodge was found wanting. First, the walk to the treehouse was quite far. And it required us to drag our luggage a long distance through the stone/rock pavement. There were many ants on the pathway which inevitably crawled on your luggage. The accommodation itself was dimly lit and had many insects such as ants. I had to flick away many ants and other insects that were crawling on my bed, mattresses, pillows, blankets etc. Food served at Marc Treehouse was also of poorer quality compared to Tremisana lodge. The beef was not tender and hard to swallow. Finally, I was hoping to see more animals around the treehouse, like some monkey swinging outside my door, but alas there was none. Only some impalas...
As for the safari experience, it was exciting to see so many animals roaming freely around in the wild. Animals spotted include lions, elephants, giraffe, hippo, rhinos, leopard, buffalo, jackal, wild dogs, baboons, hyena and others. Given the fact that I stayed longer, I guess it is only natural that the number of animals sighted would correspondingly increase.
Guides were alright – neither remarkable nor unremarkable. I guess they were focused on driving and spotting animals so didn’t have much interaction with them. Couldn’t remember their names or anything interesting about them too. Some guides were more time-conscious and clock-watching whilst others were more liberal with the timings.
Also did the Moholoholo tour, learnt about animal poaching and conservation efforts. Saw some eagles and my favourite (white lions), and some other animals such as hyena, jaguar, cheetah etc. It felt like I was visiting the local zoo and less interesting compared to the safari drives.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastisch Company which arrange everything to perfection.
Day 1
Arrival on Arusha airport at 11:00
Immediatly after pick-up went to our first Safari park Tarangire where we arrived after 1,5 hrs of driving. After a Lunch we went into the park where we Saw amazing Nature and incredeble animals in a distanxe and close by. After 4,5 hrs in the park wwe went out and startend the drive towards ngorongoro np. After 1hrs of driving we arrived at our hotel sittuated at the entrance of Nogorogoro.
The next morning we got up at 5 am. And had some breakfast. At 5:55 we drove up to the park where we arrived after 5 min.
After pending 4,5 hrs at the Nogorogoro Crater which was a fantastic experience we Saw amazing animal incl. Elefants, Zebra, Hyena, hypo's and the very rare Black Rhino. And many more animals.
After this we drove for 2hrs to Arusha Airport where our flight departed at 15:00 hrs.
This as a ***** recomendation from our side. This Company and its employee's are the best and will make your visit incredeble and unforgtable.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly amazing!
We were a group of 4 people. We did 3 days of Safari. We started our Safari in Serengeti, continue to Ngorongoro and ended at Ngorongoro Crater. Our itinerary was planned according to our wishes. Marta was very helpful throughout the planning. Our guide Rodrick made us from the beginning feel very comfortable. We were able to see loads of animals thanks to Rodrick's focused and attentive eye. Rodrick proved to be, over the 3 days we spent with him, a very calm, peaceful, responsible, fun and respectful person. He also showed a lot of patience and humour. He was always willing to answer all of our animal and other related questions. It was really interesting to hear everything Rodrick had to tell about the animals, the country's culture and much more. We had so much fun with Rodrick! It was fantastic! We miss you! Clearly the best Safaris guide! ;)
Thank you Soul of Tanzania for this amazing experience!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient, experienced, and friendly with many options to fit every budget and traveller style!
I had the pleasure of having Kwezi Outdoors plan my entire stay in Uganda. From start to finish they were able to incorporate the packed schedule of things I wanted to do! From East to West and across the country, their efficiency and adaptability was everything a traveller needs in Uganda.
I highly recommend guide Sam Wako. His incredible knowledge both of the flora and fauna and of the roads, towns, and cities, and culture was invaluable. On the safari, he knew exactly which animals were around. He is a veritable encyclopedia of information about each animal and I gained so much insight from him. In the urban and rural areas, he was an invaluable guide. He knows all the shortcuts in Kampala (very important due to heavy traffic), and was able to get me to all my appointments ahead of schedule. In the rural areas, he knows all the villages, towns, and activities.
He graciously adapted to changes I made in my itinerary on a daily basis (I’m easily distracted!), and found ways to still keep us on track. Sam’s knowledge of the different cultures in Uganda’s regions helped me learn so much about Uganda and truly appreciate the uniqueness of each kingdom. His professionalism and wealth of experience being a guide throughout Uganda was an invaluable resource that made all the difference and my trip a success. Thank you!
Just some of the things I packed in:
- Queen Elizabeth Nat’l Park Safari where I saw elephants, lions, hippos, water buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, baboons, and so much more!
- Trekking in Kibale to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat(surreal!). Also very accessible to persons of all ages and abilities.
- Bungee jumping and whitewater rafting in Jinja
- Fort Portal City (my favourite city in Uganda)
- Crater Lakes and crossing the Equator
- Eating local food in every region
- Community tour in a local village in the Kingdom of Toro (a must to explore the local culture).
- Visits of Kampala: Buganda Palace, 360 view from the National Mosque minaret, crafts and arts, Buganda Parliament, shopping for specific items such as fabrics (Sam knows all the good places!).
- Road trip through Uganda. The natural beauty, forests, animals, agriculture, lakes, savannah, towns, cities, food, and music will leave you in awe.
