NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Alpine Chat is trustworthy, personal and provides the real Tanzanian experience!
I can really recommend Alpine Chat. They have a very personal approach; Erik travelled 3 hours just to welcome us and discuss the program. They take good care and are personally motivated to ensure that their customers are safe and happy. Also, they are very flexible and easy in communication. Thanks to Alpine Chat we had an amazing experience. Many thanks!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Face of Africa will arrange everything for a Tanzanian adventure including safari, treks and tours
I went on a custom 12 day safari with Face of Africa to Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ndutu Plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Hamadi Ningaa of Face of Africa arranged everything: airport transfers, guides, safari vehicles, permits/entry fees, top notch lodging (tent camp, resorts, hotels) meals, box lunches. Best of all were the safari guides! All were incredibly knowledgable about the animals, birds, habitats and people of the area. I can’t say enough good things about them, especially Sam and Saif who I rode with the majority of the time! It’s still surprising to me how they could spot tiny animals and birds that we couldn’t see, patiently answer questions, drive 10-12 hours a day over rough, dusty roads AND make repairs to the vehicles for 12 days straight. All the guides were careful to get close enough to the animals without disturbing them or their habitat like so many other safari companies do.
I stayed a few days extra in Tanzania before and after the safari. Hamadi arranged for some wonderful extras for me. Prior to the safari, Hamadi arranged for a guide to show me around Arusha and the surrounding area for 2 days. Justin took me for a hike to a waterfall, visited a small coffee farm, saw the Maasai livestock market, the central market, the Cultural Center, the Snake Park among other things. Hamadi also arranged for 4 days/3 nights of hiking on Mt. Meru after the safari with a guide, a cook and porters. Both the before and after safari adventures were fabulous. Knowledgeable, friendly guides who really know the area, the people and culture and are proud to show visitors their beautiful county.
If you are going to Tanzania, I highly recommend Face of Africa. Contact Hamadi and tell him what you’d like to do and he can arrange it. I was really glad I used Face of Africa for all of my adventures.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great energy, perfect organisation and lots of fun!
Omary really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. Everything he organised from transfers to food to equipment was perfect, and always with a smile on his face. Omary is an exceptionally kind person, and the value for money was amazing. Omary gives you that authentic local experience, all the while with perfect English and exceptional communication. You will definitely not regret booking with Omura! I can’t recommend them enough. Five stars
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and well organised.
I traveled to the Danakil Desert/Depression with a friend in February/March. We are both experienced travellers and agreed this was one of the best trips we had undertaken. I had it on my horizon for two years, but because of the security situation in Tigray, it had not been possible to go. I took a lot of soundings before the trip and Marco was very helpful in answering our queries via WhatsApp. Our guide, Kedemkachew Asegad (251 94 409 7799) was knowledgeable, well-organised and considerate of our needs - we were two women travelling. The Afar is not an easy place to travel and visitors to Ethiopia certainly could not do it without a guide. Lots of negotiations with the locals. Kede took care of all of that. I'd like to give a shout out to our cook Fentahun, who could make delicious meals out of whatever was available. Bekele and Wondem, the drivers, were helpful and professional. Seyed, who provided security, made us all feel very safe. Some of the highlights of the trip were the Dallol hydrothermal system, the salt mountains and Gaete Ale, the active volcano. Just be warned that this is not an easy trip - we slept under canvas one night and in the open air two nights. There is no accommodation to speak of, bathrooms etc. And temperatures reach 43 degrees centigrade. Worth the discomfort though. Many thanks to Marco and the team!
Wonderful safari with Dennis
Wonderful safari with Dennis. Prompt, professional pickup/dropoff, truly amazing safaris in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara (seeing a cheetah, a few ostriches, a dozen lions including a multi-lion hunt, twenty rhinos, and uncountable numbers of elephants, flamingos, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, zebras, varieties of antelopes, ...). I booked solo but met some great people who joined the safari; note they may slightly shift the itinerary so you are together with others (e.g. move Lake Nakuru from the end to the beginning).
Some points of improvement for the future which don't detract much from the magic of the experience: the radio and phone calls are a bit loud as the guide coordinates with other guides to find the game for you, and the road is quite bumpy/muddy (exacerbated due to rainy season). Otherwise a nearly perfect experience!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
We had an amazing safari with Beacon Safaris!
Thank to Robert for quick responses and recommendations. And especially we would like to thank our guide Daniel for professional guiding and driving, he was always trying to show us the best in Masai mara.
Land cruiser 4*4 was comfortable enough and I'm sure it's much more better than van during rainy season in may. Although rain was only once at night.
Ashnil mara camp is perfect - the staff was polite and welcoming, location inside the park is very convenient for safari and food was very good.
The price for our safari was quite reasonable.
We are totally satisfied with the trip, we enjoyed our vacations in Masai mara very much!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind and professional
It was a an amazing time! The tour driver was very nice and knowledgeable. We saw so many animals and he was always willing to wait for all participants to take as many pictures as they wanted.
The tour is long but worth it!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was epic, I can't say more..
Pick up was on time, the driver ( Antony ) was so professional. Him together with one of the company executive made sure we had an epic moment. We saw tones of different animal's. Most big fives. Then the sweet moment for safaris when it's rain season came, we got stuck inside masai mara. This came with mixed feelings, fun plus anxiety....we really enjoyed..
IE
Experience level: first safari
Professional and courteous tour operator.
We enjoyed our drive in the Nairobi National park. I would recommend other to use Bonfire Adventure services.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience so far!
Booking was very fast and efficient. They provided all options available and tailored our safari to fit our needs while still giving guidance . Communication was prompt,we were picked up on time and we felt like the trip was worth the money. Our guide and driver were very friendly and reliable too.