PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience knowledgeable and friendly guide
Great experience, excellent communication and organisation before the safari, you don't have to worry about anything!
We just got back from 3 days Safari in Mikumi and it was wonderful.
Our guide, Said, was very knowledgeable, passionate about his job, funny, friendly and was making sure we feel comfortable during our tour!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
6 Days Big Cats Safari pro and cons.
I have booked by them 6 Days Big Cats Safari Package.
2 nights Samburu National Reserve - Samburu Sopa Lodge.
1 night Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha Country Club.
2 nights Masai Mara - Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
Communication wit the company before the trip was fast and efficient. I made them full prepayment for the trip.
Before the trip I have informed that it is very important for me to start all activities just after sunrise and finish just before sunset as I am interested in photography. JUs before the trip they have changed the accommodation by Lake Naivasha for Kongoni Lodge. I have informed than that tis lodge have some negative comments on Tripadvisor and they answered that all lodges there have similar quality.
Samburu Sopa Lodge - Samburu NAtional Reserve.
I can only recommend this park and this lodge. On the first day we saw the pack of 7 wild dogs and leopard.
On the second day 4 leopards, 1 cheetah and 5 lions. Lodge was very good with good restaurant. In in the park however to the places we saw animals it takes 30 minutes of drive. Food at lodge was great. WIFI available only in restaurant area was slowly. In the rooms was available European plugin to recharge the batteries.
Kongoni Lodge.
First of all the drive from Samburu to Naivasha took 8,5 hours. Much more than planned. We arrived at 15.30.
I did not like this place. It is very remote place. Additional 30 minutes drive. They charged me 50 USD for the boat trip close to the lodge. In the itinerary they wrote me that the boat trip cost 25 - 30 USD. In this lodge they do not give food for drivers. So the driver did not get dinner and breakfast.
Lake Naivasha boat trip. However overpaid it was interesting 2 hours. I saw hippos from very interesting photography perspective. @ giant kingfishers, many pied kingfishers, Nubian woodpecker, many pelicans, spoonbills, African fish eagles and sandpipers. The trip was OK.
Zebra Plains Mara Lodge.
The place was nice. Restaurant good. WIFI available at the restaurant area but was slowly. Minus was that it takes up to 25 minutes to come to the gate of the park.
Masai Mare - very good plac to spot predators. In 3 days I saw 2 prides of lions with the kill. Once with wildebeest second with buffalo. First day 5 cheetahs and on the second day the same 5 cheetahs and one female. Disadvantage of this park is that there are plenty of tourist and if any predators are found immediately are many cars around.
David was very good driver and guide. He was able to find many of animals. He had the radio in the car so he easily communicate with others drivers if they found something. It was really pleasant to travel with him through Kenya.
Cons - on the second day in Masai Mara at 17.00 driver informed me that we must finish the safari for today. In fact he used the limit of petrol. I lost 1,5 hour of the day in the very good afternoon light for the photography. This was the question of refilling the car for additional 15 liters of petrol - 1500 schilling - 15 USD..... He solved the problem for next day and we started at 6.30 a.m.
Second small minus was travel time. The way from Samburu to Naivasha took us 8,5 hours. So we have been almost late for the boat trip. There were no issues on the road. So simply travel time was planned unrealistic.
Overall - the itinerary of the trip was very good. I saw and took pictures of all big cats and as bonus of wild dogs.
The driver David was very experienced and saved the trip. The company organized the trip with some minuses. I would suggest if you are photographer to underline with them how important is for you to be just after sunrise and before sunset in the park. If you simply want to see the cats it is enough to come a little later because thank to the radio the will find them all. Also do not agree to change the lodges from those which are in the original plan. If you ask me if I would book with them again I would answer yes. But confirm precisely all details.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent and professionel
We were two grandparents and a 14 years old grandson, that looked forward to a great adventure. We really didnt know what to expect. We saw Tarangier, Serengeti, Ngorongoro with the Crater and Lake Manyara National Parks. And it was GREAT. We saw really many animals thanks to the exellent guide and driver Jacob. We saw the big five and so much more. Even a leopard in a tree with a dead impala. And a climbing lion. We loved staying in tents in the nights. We heard a group os zebras running close to our tent. We enjoyed the perfect meals made by our exellent chef Matthew. During the days we had a lot of fun in our group. We can highly recommend the Wild Life Oasis Tours to arrange your next safari. They have great prices and you can have your safari put together just as you want.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Tanzania
We booked a 10 days customized safari program in the southern circuit including the Selous
Game Reserve, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha national parks. Before coming to Tanzania the
communication and planning was excellent - thank you so much Chacha! Our guide/driver for
the trip was Fred. He is a very experienced guide who seems to know everything about the
animals, vegetation and Tanzania land in general. We kept asking questions and always got very
comprehensive answers.
Fred navigated the dirt roads in the parks and knew his way around the vast landscapes, and
sometimes offering help to other less experienced guides. We experienced many long laughs
together and had many interesting conversations sharing.
We still keep in touch with Chacha! So do book your Tanzania safari with Africa Endless
Cruising Safaris and make a request for Fred to be your guide. You will not be disappointed.
35-50 years of age
Kilimanjaro Climb - excellent support from the moment we arrived at the airport until we left.
The whole team where incredible, catering g to our every need on the mountain. As a group with disabilities we were not sure about how long each day would take. The team leader Richard monitored our progress and adapted each days programme to suit our needs. The whole team were amazing, supporting us as individuals and as a group. Ot was a challenging trek, but with the support of the Tanzanian Travel Company we were able to fulfil our dream of summiting Kilimanjaro. Excellent care was taken of the team members who needed to leave the mountain early.
DK
Honest, Fantastic, Well organized, food an camping. Made our Dream trip very succesful.
WAOOOOOOOOOO
WHAT A FANTASTIC WELL PLANED SAFARI TRIP - VERY SUCCESFULLY ORGANIZED BY WILD LIFE OASIS TOURS.
Our guide JACOB - made it possible for us to see the big 5 + a lot of other amazing anmials. Every Day Was done professionel and in a good atmosphere.
Our Chef MATTHEW cooked delecius food every Day, did it with a good humor and a lot of fun. His wunderful laugh made memories of Eddy Murphy.
This two, JACOB and MATTHEW made this trip to our Best holiday ever.
There Was a lot of highes and the stay at the Camp sites in the Nationel Parks Was something special, because of the Sound and visit from the animals around us.
It Was a lot of value for small money comparing to other companies.
Even a forgotten toilet bag in Arusha Was delevered to Moshi 70 km with short novice and without payment.
Thanks for maling our Dream comming true.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Your guide was knowledgeable and friendly
The tour was well-planned. I didn't get to see the big five (the leopard was elusive), but overall, I enjoyed the experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience I will never forget
This safari experience was authentic, fun, adventurous and secure. I can’t thank Mohamed effort for his warm Tanzanian greeting and hospitality while staying in Arusha and making sure we were well looked after. His local suggestions for places to go and guiding us there was awesome, particularly the orphanage visit. With his good friend Andrew always there to transport us where we needed to go with a smile and great help with Swahili lessons. David Simba was an excellent safari guide with great knowledge of the national parks, animals and culture. His singing and spirit were infectious. Nothing was a trouble and you could always count on him for a great story and prime spot to see the animals. The cooked meals prepared by Shidyea were top level and prepared with a smile. He also considered my friends dietary requirements making sure food was gluten free. It was a great camping experience where the tents, mattresses and sleeping bags provided a most comfortable stay. The whole time David made us feel safe and secure. Amazing service by all and it will be an experience I will hold close to me for a long time. Asante Sana Asante Sana
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dishonest cheats!
Try to avoid this safari company at all costs! Reasons below:
1. We were quoted 120 USD for 2 people for a private safari. After reaching, we were put together with 3 more people, who paid 45 USD each, but the price was not reduced for us. Later, after finding out, when we asked for a refund, it was denied by the company.
2. The safari promised was for 12 hours. The guide cum driver (the owner's son) stopped abruptly at 12:30 for a 3 hour break. They probably have a connection with this hotel, and though we all carried our own food, we had to stay in the hotel for this time.
3. The homestay was in the owner's house. The flush does not work properly, the bathroom does not drain, so you are in a pool of dirty water.
4. The owner's wife would knock and enter the room without waiting for a reply.
5. We were forced to leave at the same time as the owner and his sons left for office, since they wanted to economize on one round to drop us at the bus station.
6. After all of this, and cheating us of 30 USD, the owner was trying hard to sell their Masaai Mara package to us, though we kept telling things were already arranged.
Our trip was amazing, except for this single experience.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant 6 days Safari Experience
We had a great experience from the start to the end of the tour. The communication was very good. Our driver David was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience. The tented lodges were great, the food was amazing and we were always very well looked after. We highly recommend Shemeji Safari Tanzania!