US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide made this Experience Unforgetable and Wonderful
I am always into adventures and have been looking forward for an adventure trip since a while. But, thanks to Migration Adventure Africa who made my dream come true. I got to experience the best trip of my life with their tour guide, Siza Mrema. He was great at mountaineering and showed me the top scenic beauties of nature that was mesmerizing. Climbing is always a challenge but he made it so simple that I felt I am a mountaineer exploring the nature.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari! Couldn’t expect more.
I have recently done a private 9day safari with Asili Adventures, booked though their partners African Budget Safaris. My safari was on Kenya and Tanzania. I could not recommend more this company. All was excellent and had a great time with both teams. Here a short description of the safari:
- Kenya: here I visited masai Mara, hells gate and the Naivasha lake and Ambuseli. my drives/guide was Jimmy, and trip was on a 4x4. I stayed in middle range lodges. The game drive was excellent: saw a lot of animals, and Jimmy gave me a a lot of explanations about animals, parks, and also about Kenyan culture. As it was my preference my game drive always started very early in the morning (around 6am) and ended on the afternoon, just after the parks close, so I had the time to see a lot of animals (I even saw a leopard, really close). Jimmy patiently drove me as far as he could so I could have an excellent game drive. Food was ok (not very special here but ok). A very nice experience was to have a hot meal in the middle of Masai Mara, just under an Acacia tree. Really made me feel like I’m was in the Out of Africa movie. Lodges were nice and cozy. I really appreciated to stay in Ekonoro lodge. All the covid requirements to enter Tanzania were taken care by my guide and asili office responsible (Monica), and everything was smooth quiet. This is a major point in this covid times.
Tanzania: in Tanzania I visited Manyara national park, sarangeti and Ngorongoro crater. My driver/guide was Silva and my chef was Emanuel. Those guys were simply the best and deserve everything in the world. I stayed in tents in public campings. The food was amazing! Had hot meals from breakfast to dinner, and always very tasty and a lot of food! Emanuel is an excellent chef, and I could notice that all the food was made with extremely care! If you guys decide to go with Asili, ask Emanuel as a chef. My guide, Silva, was also extremely careful. He met me at Kenya/Tanzania border and helped me going through it, with all the papers and requirements. He also Made the best so I could have a good game drive: I saw a lot of animals in Tanzania, even the climbing tree lions. A lot of Lions, wildbeasts, chitas, Cubs, zebras, all kind of antelopes….. on the last day I stayed that I really wanted to see the Rhino
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional service! Thank you Ronnie and Frank!! 5 stars
We had the most fantastic week with Frank, organised by Ronnie. The car provided was even better than we had imagined, very spacious and clean. There was even a fridge to keep water cold. The team over-delivered on every aspect. Not only was Frank a safe driver but he was full of knowledge about Kenya and always had interesting insights about the places we visited. Everything was done with professionalism, politeness and kindness. I will always go back to this team when I am in Kenya. Thank you for your time and hard work!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zohar went above and beyond in every way to provide a fantastic safari experience for our honeymoon
After reviewing several options in 2020 we chose Zohar as the tour operator for our honeymoon. Because of the pandemic we could not go, but the director Lilian promised us that we could save the deposit and use it next year. So in 2021 we could finally complete our trip. Our safari experience was fantastic in every way. Lilian was extremely responsive and we excheanged above 50 emails answering our every question and tailoring the safari to our wishes before we landed in Tanzania. I had some medical problems (unrelated to the safari) after the safari ended and we went to Zanzibar, and Lilian kept in touch and used her contact to try and set me up with a doctor. She had no obligation to do so, of course, as the safari had ended, but I think it shows the kind of support you get when you book with Zohar.
Our guide, Tom, was fantastic. He was very experienced and knowledgeable and was always making sure that we got what we wanted and made changes everyday in our itinerary to accomodate our wishes. One of the highlights everyday was our picnic lunch and sometimes breakfast out in the national parks - having lunch while watching elephants and giraffes slowly walk by in the distance is an experience that is hard to beat. We had a five day safari and saw all The Big Five, and I think Tom was as happy as us when we finally saw the last missing piece of the puzzle, namely a rhino. Because of his skill as guide we often ended up closest to the animals, even though there were other vans near the animals when we arrived.
All in all our safari with Zohar was a fantastic experience and I'd recommend them to anyone. In the YouTube link below you can see a video of some of our sightings during our safari that we recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qKhau5FfFI
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 3 weeks roadtrip in Uganda
We had a great once in a lifetime experience with Pamoja Safaris 3 weeks in Uganda. Charles is the best tourguide one can imagine. He showed us not only the touristic highlights of his beautiful country, but allowed us also a view behind the curtain. We visited autentic small villages and restaurants, nobody would find without his deep knowledge of the area. Charles knows a lot and taught us about the flora and fauna of africa. Although everything was perfectly organized and prepared it was never a problem to change plans due to our upcoming ideas. Thank your so much Charles for your kind and pleasant guidance.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Eveeything was great. Thanks for our guide Richie. He is the nest guide i have ever seen. The food and hotels were also good. I recommend here to my friends. Thank you
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Really great adventure with Kihindo Tours and Safaris!
I had three beautiful days in Selous National park thanks to Isaya! The three days are worth the price that is really affordable for people on a budget; the driving in the proper safari car was really good; Isaya comes to pick you at your hotel and drops you wherever you need to be on the return; the communication with Isaya was really smooth, quick and easy! The safari lodge was really comfortable, nice and calm surrounded by nature; you have both types of “rooms”: big nice safaris tents or big nice rooms both with really nice bathroom; the food was excellent such as the service, everyone is really friendly and at your disposal for anything! In regards of the activities, you will have a nice tour boat on the afternoon of your arrival to observe hippos, crocos, birds and other animals ending up with nice sunset on a sandbank if weather is good; then second day, the day safari is really well driven from early morning to end of the day as Isaya tries to get you to the all animals (and they are there no worries!) as much as he can by going in any corner of the park, he knows the park like is pocket; the park is beautiful with a lot of different landscapes and huge fauna! And on your last day you will experience a nice morning walk in the bush with some medicinal explanations on plants, trees, insects, beliefs and you might be lucky as me and meet some elephants again! Very good value safari! I had a really good time all over the trip! Isaya is really friendly, helpful and makes everything for you to feel you relax, comfortable and good! For sure you will have a great time!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome family trip safari+lake house
Danson was a great guide! We were a group of 5. My dad was quite impressed the moment he was picked up from the airport by this beautiful safari car! It was very comfortable ride and we shortly arrived at the lake house we rented by lake Naivasha. Danson was really communicative and arranged us great accommodations in Masaai Mara. I had been to the park for a few times and I have to admit that riding a great vehicle really made a significant difference. Danson was trying his best to make the trip to its fullest. We were able to see everything besides the rhino. We enjoyed being the first ones who spotted the cheetah and lions and we were able to use radio and share the news to others. I would like to passionately recommend this service to everyone who's visiting Kenya.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a great safari in Tanzania with geoDiscovery
We took a three day - two night safari of Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park with geoDiscovery in October 2021 and it was great. Well planned out and good communication. They arranged the guide (Dominique), he was great and made all overnight arrangements. We changed plans a couple days before arriving and they (geoDiscovery) were very accommodating We had no problems at all, loved the experience we had.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No professionalism
The points given are only for the itinerary. I thoroughly enjoyed the activities planned and the company of fellow travellers who organised themselves and kept themselves in high spirits throughout the trip. The management team lacked the basics of professionalism organisation and customer care. Their ability to handle crisis situations was abysmal given how many obstacles we faced. No mention of complimentary anything or compensation for things going wrong. As a first time client, I was greatly disappointed. I would try them again in a few years when they are more focused and organised because I believe they have great potential.