20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience.
I'm very grateful for our experience with Safari Vacations! We did a 4 day trip that included seeing the Rwandan Genocide Memorial in Kigali, a chimpanzee habituation trek in Kibale National Park, and a Gorilla trek in Bwindi National Park. Leading up to the trip, Jason, the Director, was very communicative and I appreciated his prompt responses to my questions. Darius, our guide and driver, was very kind and was responsible for picking us up from the airport and driving us to our destinations. I expected long travel days, but have to admit the days were longer than expected. I'm glad we went to Kibale but in retrospect I think I would have built in another stop or day to break it up a bit. It ended up being ~7.5H in the car to drive from Kigali to Kibale and then ~6H the following day to drive back down from Kibale to Bwindi. Seeing the chimpanzees was a cool experience, but seeing gorillas in Bwindi was what really made our trip memorable. Bwindi was a beautiful park and it was special getting to spend time with gorillas in their natural habitat.
The lodges we stayed in were definitely rustic but everyone was very kind and the food was good.
The trip was expensive, but I think considering seeing gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat was a once in a lifetime experience it was worth it. I also appreciated that the money for the permits contributes both towards the animals' conservation and towards the local economy. All in all I would recommend Safari Vacations to friends and family!
LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was really knowledgeable and made it easy to notice wild life
Unforgettable January safari, saw so much wildlife and the team made it special.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Gosheni and guide Huruma for taking us to experience a wonderful trip to Tanzania.
为期十天的坦桑尼亚之旅结束了，除了集齐非洲五霸、非洲五丑、非洲五美和很多动物幼崽之外，我们还非常幸运地看到花豹吃小角马、公母狮子吃野公牛、一群秃鹫抢食、大象斑马疣猪打架等超多高光名场面！
非常庆幸选择了大品牌Gosheni，所有的工作人员都非常靠谱，尤其是公司为我们推荐的向导Huruma，太感谢他了，没有他我们看不到这么多动物和名场面。
我将Huruma与其他向导对比发现，之所以他能带我们看到这么多动物主要是五个原因：
1.做这个工作二十多年了，以前是当地护林员，所以对当地各类动物、地形、气候十分熟悉，即使是泥泞路也开车超稳，从未出现卡泥地里或打滑等情况，可以快速平稳到达各种目的地。所有动物如数家珍，看到后立马可以将对应书本上的图片解说找出来给我们看。
2.性格温和绅士，人缘很好，不管是其他向导还是酒店员工都与他很熟悉，除了方便帮我们沟通之外，也可以及时获知第一手动物动态信息，带着我们第一时间赶到现场，并且抢占最佳视野位置，他很清楚动物接下来会干什么，所以总是提前选好方位，其他车辆都很羡慕我们。
3.视力非常好。第一天他带我们去看花豹，花豹躺在草丛里，我用望远镜都看着很费劲的时候，他直接用眼睛看，并告诉我花豹正在抬头看树上他挂着的食物。他很少用望远镜，但是肉眼就可以看到很多动物，可以边很稳地开车边告诉我们哪里有动物，只要停下来必然就是会看到动物。我们当天其他车辆的朋友都没有我们看到的动物多。
4.英语非常流利，没有地方口音，且会很多高端词汇，Huruma年轻的时候跟他的英国朋友生活在一起，所以一口英语十分流利，沟通毫无障碍，一路上一直在解说各种动物及当地本土文化等，也可以回答我们提出的各类问题，每天都会跟我们开玩笑和讲故事，氛围超级好。
5.责任心非常强。我们期间还定了热气球，热气球公司早上派来接我们的员工不小心车子卡住了，Huruma得知后二话没说一大早六点多从被窝里爬出来，睡衣都没换，直接车子开到飞起把我们带到了热气球营地，让我们赶上了乘热气球，很感动。
Safari行程结束分开的时候，我跟我朋友哭的稀里哗啦，很不舍得跟我们的向导Huruma分开，虽然以后大概率再也见不到他了，但是我们会一直记得他感谢他带我们经历这么精彩的非洲之旅。也希望他身体健康，生活得越来越好！
The ten-day trip to Tanzania is over. In addition to gathering the African Five Overlords, the African Five Ugly, the African Five Beauty and many animal cubs, we are also very lucky to see many famous scenes such as leopards eating horned horses, male and female lions eating buffalo , a group of vultures grabbing food, elephants, zebras and pigs fighting!
I'm very glad to choose the big brand Gosheni. All the staff are very reliable, especially Huruma, the guide recommended by the company for us. Thank him so much. Without him, we can't see so many animals and famous scenes.
I compared Huruma with other guides and found that there are five main reasons why he can take us to see so many animals:
1.He has been doing this job for more than 20 years. He used to be a local ranger, so he is very familiar with all kinds of local animals, terrain and climate. Even on muddy roads, He can drive very steadily. He has never been stuck in the mud or slipping, and he can reach various destinations quickly and smoothly. All animals are like treasures. After seeing them, he can immediately find the pictures in the corresponding book and show them to us.
2. He is gentle and gentlemanly and has a good relationship. Whether it is other guides or hotel staff, they are very familiar with him. In addition to helping us communicate, he can also get first-hand animal dynamic information in time, take us to the scene as soon as possible, and seize the best field of vision. He knows very well what the animal will do next. We always choose the direction in advance, and other vehicles envy us.
3. His eyesight is very good. On the first day, he took us to see the leopard. The leopard was lying in the grass. When it was hard for me to look at it with a telescope, he looked directly with his eyes and told me that the leopard was looking up at the food he was hanging on the tree. He rarely uses telescopes, but he can see many animals with the naked eye. He can tell us where there are animals while driving steadily. As long as he stops, he will definitely see animals. Our friends in other vehicles that day didn't have as many animals as we saw.
4. He is very fluent in English, has no local accent, and can speak a lot of high-end words. When Huruma was young, he lived with his British friends, so his English is very fluent and there are no obstacles to communication. He has been explaining various animals and local culture along the way, and can also answer all kinds of questions we asked. He will joke and tell us stories every day, and the atmosphere is super good.
5. He has a strong sense of responsibility. We also ordered a hot air balloon during this period. The staff sent by the hot air balloon company to pick us up in the morning accidentally got stuck. After learning about it, Huruma didn't say anything. He crawled out of the quilt at six o'clock in the morning and didn't change his pajamas. He drove directly to the fly and took us to the hot air balloon camp, allowing us to catch up with the hot air balloon. It was very Touched.
When we separated at the end of the Safari trip, my friend and I cried a lot. We were very reluctant to be separated from our guide Huruma. Although we will probably never see him again in the future, we will always remember him and t hank him for taking us through such a wonderful trip to Africa. I also hope he is healthy and his life is getting better and better!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mbwana was an excellent safari guide, explaining everything with humor and kindness. Truly fantastic
Our experience with Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris was excellent from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear, fast, and very professional, which made planning everything easy and stress-free.
We did the two-day safari to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, and it was truly unforgettable. The organization was perfect, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and we felt well taken care of at all times.
The food during the safari was amazing and exceeded our expectations. On top of that, the tour offered very good value for money compared to other options we considered. Reliable, professional, and well organized; we would definitely recommend them to other travelers!
PK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service, friendly guide and excellent wildlife sightings throughout the trip.
Baboon Budget Safaris provided an excellent safari experience from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear and quick and everything was well organized. The guide was experienced, friendly and very knowledgeable about wildlife, which made the game drives enjoyable and informative. The service was reliable, the itinerary ran smoothly, and the safari offered great value for money. I would confidently recommend Baboon Budget Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing!
We had absolutely incredible days on safari, an experience beyond all expectations. The wildlife, the atmosphere, and the care we received made our honeymoon truly unforgettable.
Thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime! :)
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 9-Day Safari in Uganda
We (My husband and I) traveled to Uganda for a 9-day safari with Kajie Safaris, and it exceeded all of our expectations in every possible way. Ronald, the manager, was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process. He handled all of our requests with great care and professionalism, making everything smooth and stress-free from the very beginning.
Our trip was absolutely amazing, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Baluku. He was not only friendly and funny, but also exceptionally professional and attentive. He went above and beyond to make sure every single one of our wishes was fulfilled without any issues.
We would highly recommend Kajie Safaris to anyone looking for a truly exceptional safari experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly surprising and unforgettable adventure
The company provided excellent service with prompt and responsive communication. They were able to adjust and arrange the itinerary perfectly according to my needs.
A special shout-out to our safari guide, Elijah—he was extremely professional. He could keenly spot animal tracks and movements from very far away, which gave us so many unforgettable moments and allowed us to take incredibly stunning photos.
He was also a very skilled and experienced driver. Even on muddy forest roads in rainy conditions, he kept us safe the entire time. He’s humorous and knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts about wildlife.
I’m especially grateful to Elijah for trying so hard on our last evening to fulfill my wish of watching the sunset in a beautiful setting, even though the weather wasn’t ideal.
This journey has given me the best memories. I hope to see you again in Tanzania soon!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
George was incredibly welcoming and intentional in ensuring we had a positive and enjoyable time.
I travelled with Jupicon expeditions last month to the Maasai Mara. I am so grateful to the wonderful team for organizing such a thrilling experience from the safari to the hotel, they really made my family’s experience worthwhile. They were personable and easy to approach if we had any questions regarding the trip. Thank you Jupicon!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An impressive experience and really recommend wild safari in Uganda
My guide Simpson is a very kind guy and also the travel agent also reply to my request very fast. Just one day before the start of trip, I tried to add on another destination which is in the opposite direction to our planned route. The director kindly helped me designed a very reasonable new route, my guide also drove safely and fastly everyday, and we also had very nice culture communication. The agency provided a wide variety of experience, in 5 days I visited diversified wild habitats, made several safaris at Queen Elizabeth National Park, and finished the chimp and gorilla trecks. Uganda really has rich natural resources and can offer visitors purely wild experience. The only disadvantage worth to mention is the food in Uganda is not that delicious in China, however, it is not the problem of travel agency and guide but a problem of eating habit.