US
Booking with Tanzania Voyages was the best decision everM
We are two senior sisters ages 60 and 71. I had been to Kenya 35 years ago and this was my sister’s first trip to africa. We first learned of Tanzania Voyages and Raymond Sangawe ( our guide) when working with another tour agency. They use Raymond for all of their Tanzanian safaris. Raymond guides for many of the high end companies and is also starting his own business that caters to those who want to hire a private guide and vehicle. We decided to go directly with Raymond and it was the best decision ever! We cannot begin to express how much Raymond took care of us. He is extremely professional, an outstanding guide, and a lot of fun! When my sister got ill on the trip, he was so kind and patient. Due to his suggestions we didn’t miss out on ngorongoro crater, and she was able to meet with a dr. Right away. We didn’t miss a thing! We saw so much more than we could have ever dreamed of…three rhino sittings, the big five, a jaguar eating a kil in a tree, elephants trumpeting next to the Land Cruiser, lions galore…so any we lost count! A serval cat hunt, kill and eat a snake, and so much more. He even had is in the middle of the great migration…which we didn’t expect! Every time we thought things couldn’t get any better, they did. There were no daily restrictions on how far you could drive ( which is common with the bigger tour companies) so we were out most of the day each day. The trip went very smoothly and any minor hiccups we easily handled by Raymond. We were so glad to have booked with Tanzania Voyages. All the money stays in the local community, and Raymond also contributes part of each trip to support a local orphanage and charity that supports girls. Raymond offers a variety of tours at several price points. We saved money and got a more deluxe trip going direct with Tanzania Voyages. I cannot recommend Raymond .Sangawe and Tanzania Voyages highly enough.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari again and again with DREAMS ADVENTURES
Our safari with DREAMS ADVENTURES was a dream come true. Big Five - savanna - crater - the 3 large national parks Tarangire - Ngorongoro and Serengeti impressed us very much. We also experienced Lake Manyara and visited a Maasai village.
Johnson the Safari Entrepreneur was a calm, level headed and experienced guide. We came as strangers and left as friends.
For our next safari we would like to experience the indigenous peoples of the Datoga and Hadzabe with him, as well as the animal world again.
We highly recommend the company - you can have your safari tailored to your needs. An individuality that is worth a lot.
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FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari north Tanzania
We did a great 4-day safari with our truly French-speaking guide Calvin.
He made us discover the parks of Arusha, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
We strongly recommend him, Calvin is patient and caring and his driving is pleasant.
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CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is a very friendly guy
A good man, trying to make the best of your stay. I can recommend him as a guide. It‘s just an exceptional experience to go on a safari, no matter what. You will hear the lions and hyenas roar in the night and have a incredible experience. The only thing i have to criticize is the maori experience and you have to be aware of the long bumpy roads on your way. Sometimes 6 to 7 hours on unpaved roads can be exhausting. But it‘s a journey you will never forget. If you‘re conscious abuat that, do it! We saw all the animals and it was magical. Ado it, it‘s woth it.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great gorilla trekking trip with Silverbird
Last July, I had booked a 2-day tour to Akagera with Silverbird Tours Agency, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. So when I was back in Kigali I went straight to Silverbird to book a 1-day gorilla trekking trip in Volcanoes National Park. I contacted Peter and he arranged all the details--including the ride up, purchasing the trekking permit, helping me get a COVID test, and lunch after the trek. Damascene was the Silverbird employee who drove me up to Silverbird and made sure everything ran smoothly - I didn't have to worry about a thing. I truly enjoyed his company and learning more about Rwanda from him.
The Silverbird staff are professional yet personable and I trust them 100%. If I travel again to Rwanda for work, there's no doubt in my mind that I would go straight to SIlverbird to arrange any side trips - hopefully next time to Nyungwe!
Thank you, Peter and Damascene, and all the staff at Silverbird! You make Rwanda feel like a home away from home.
Best,
Michelle
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful!
We recently spent 11 days on a vacation in South Africa. Our tour was organized by Discover Africa and they did a fantastic job. We had originally made a deposit on a group tour with a well known international tour operator, but I was concerned about the amount of travel time between destinations. Discover Africa was able to customize our trip and the price was much better, even when we lost the deposit on the group tour.
I worked with Antoinette to plan our trip. She made recommendations which I reviewed and made any changes that I requested. For our transfers and tours, she booked Jarat Tours. The transfers were always on time, courteous, and used very nice Mercedes vehicles. The tours were well organized and we had a great guide, Sorita, for our Peninsula Tour.
In Cape Town, we stayed at the Radisson Blu Waterfront which we felt was in a great location for us. We easily walked from the V&A Waterfront to the hotel, we used their free shuttle service, and we used Uber very easily here. They have a great breakfast buffet.
Next, we went to Stellenbosch. Sorita with Jarat Tours was again our guide and driver and she shared her knowledge of the wine industry there. We had enjoyed three wine tastings. We had lunch at a really nice restaurant in Franschhoek. Reservations were made by the tour operator.
We stayed at the Oulde Werf Hotel, which is near many restaurants. It was a charming and comfortable place to stay.
The main reason for our trip was to go on safari. We went to the Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in the Mluwati Concession in Kruger National Park. With only six charming thatched cottages, it felt like a very intimate safari experience. We saw so many animals and enjoyed delicious meals – it was simply wonderful. We probably would not have found out about this place on our own, so we are thankful that Antoinette recommended it.
South Africa is a beautiful country. Even my husband said that he would like to go back – even with the really long flight!
All of the hotel, tour, transfer, safari and domestic air arrangements were made by Antoinette at Discover Africa. They provided a very detailed online itinerary, contact information, and general information that was very useful. If we have the opportunity to return, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Discover Africa again.
US
Beyond my expectation: extremely professional and attentive
Easy Travel went beyond my expectation in providing us an amazing safari experience. The communication was proactive, clear and very detailed. The service was extremely attentive: they accommodated all of our preferences and even things we didn't think of like a birthday surprise upon our arrival. And our tour guide Herry was simply amazing: he has the sharpest eyes for spotting animals and we were able to see all of the big fives multiple times. We even saw lion hunting which was such an unexpected surprise! And the camp and the food was also incredible: we feel like we are staying at a five star hotel in nature! Overall this tour was extremely good value for the high quality experience it provided, can't recommend it enough.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome African Safari adventure with Leadwood Holidays!
I highly recommend Leadwood Holidays for your Safari adventure! My husband and I spent 16 days on Safari in Tanzania with them in late November. The team was very professional, .considerate and knowledgeable. The accommodations were lovely with great service and delicious food. We got up close where lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and elephants, to name a few wild animals, were right outside our safari vehicle window. We could’ve reached out and touched them. John had excellent instincts in where to find them. We saw gazelles, ostriches, secretary birds, a rhino a cheetah, warthogs, water buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, and monkeys. The vast array of wildlife and close proximity to them was beyond our expectation. I only had an iPhone camera but it was sufficient because of how close we were able to get. I have celiac disease and other food allergies and John took great care to introduce me to the chef at each hotel so they could help me to navigate the food. Elias was excellent at helping us plan the trip and customize it to our needs. He readily answered all our questions. We also visited Zanzibar with them for some snorkeling and history. Leadwood Holidays gave us personalized care the whole way through. I highly recommend them! Excellent value for your money!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Savannah Explorers & Soraiya Sharma & Felix were excellent . Made our trip the most memorable.
We had a very organized & comfortable Safari trip with Savannah Explorers . Soraiya Sharma from Savannah Explorers was excellent and did all our arrangements for Safaris, Accommodation & Internal flights.
Soraya’s due diligence and making sure all our travel requirements were met were truly remarkable. We were very grateful and appreciative with all her efforts and time spent to make sure we had a successful trip.
Savannah Explorers and Soraiya were awesome. We highly recommend Savannah Explorers as they went over & above in their service to us!!!
Felix our Guide & Driver was fantastic. His care & knowledge made our journey very memorable and comfortable. His efforts made our Safari experience the best trip of our travel to date . He was well versed and highly knowledgeable with safaris and went over & above his call of duty.
We had a terrific time on this most memorable travel experience.
Akbar & Azmina
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible, wonderful and stunning adventure with MMA safaris
It was such a great experience. It was definitely worth it. Everything was well organized. We saw a lot and it was so beautiful. It is stunning to see the different animals in their natural environment. Our safari guide has a huge know how about all the animals and the environment and his sense of direction really impressed me. And our chef was just the best. He always conjured up the best food on the table. They are such a great team and they are very caring. We were a nice group. Asante sana for everything - it was amazing and so much fun! :)