FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari in Selous
We are a family of 5 including 3 children and we went on a 3 day 2 night safari in Selous.
It was a great stay and so different!
All the organisation was very well done and the programme was respected. Good value for money for the service.
Our guide Isaya and her driver Otto were fantastic, giving us lots of information about the animals and their way of life.
Unfortunately we did not get to see any lions but all the other animals were there!
Thank you to them for a wonderful 3 days with them.
We loved the 3 types of safari: boat, 4x4 and walking.
We highly recommend Kihindo Tours to organise your safari in Tanzania!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely 2-Day Safari to Saadani National Park
We had a great 2-day Safari with Obag African Safaris to Saadani National Park in Tanzania. We booked last minute (the day before the Safari). It was really easy to communicate as we got a WhatsApp half an hour after asking for a quote. The next morning at 5:30 we got picked up at our hotel in Dar es Salaam with a Toyota Land Cruiser. On our way to the Park we were provided with breakfast. At the Park we checked into a lovely bungalow right by the Indian Ocean. The first day we went on to Game drives through the park. Seeing many different types of Antilopes, Baboons, Warthogs, and even Giraffes. We were also provided lunch and dinner which was easy but very delicious. Before dinner we were able to take a swim in the ocean while the sun was setting down. It was beautiful. The next morning we got picked up at 6:30 before breakfast to go on another game drive. We saw many animals again, even Zebras. Our guides always explained a lot about the animals and their typical behavior. We learned a lot and had a great time. After a delicious breakfast we had to check out and drove back to Dar es Salaam. Again our guides would drive us directly to our accommodation making the whole trip very easy.
The guides try to make their Safaris as affordable as possible while getting the most out of it. Most important to them is that the guests are happy with their experience and feel comfortable over the whole trip. We really enjoyed the warm atmosphere provided by the guides and would very much recommend going on a Safari with them.
Asante sana for everything.
Marvelous
We booked our holiday through Lucy and she gave us the best holiday experience.we got excellent services it was 100% worth our money everything was good from Nairobi to mombasa I will recommend this tour company 100times Lucy your the best thank you thank youm
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Off2Africa Passionately Cares about Their Clients Providing a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience
Off2Africa and specifically Chloe really saved us. We are a family of 6 with late teen children and were planning a graduation present trip for one of my children to Scotland when the entire trip was cancelled due to COVID restrictions. Needing to save our doomed family vacation, I reached out to Off2Africa with only about 6 about to go before our travel dates and an immediate response with various options was provided within 24 hours.
A customized trip that exactly met our travel date requirements and our desire to experience various activities within our budget was put together with the next few days. Not knowing exactly what we wanted, Chloe was able to provide first-hand insights into the various camps providing options.
The trip that Chloe put together for us was an incredible blend of safari wildlife and adrenaline-based family activities in Zimbabwe. We visited the Bumbusi Wilderness Camp, The Hide and The Elephant Camp with each location providing quite unique and different experiences.
The Bumbusi Wilderness Camp provided a secluded experience like none other with extreme flexibility on when and what we wanted to do in terms of safari drives. We saw ample wildlife including lots of elephants, giraffes, baboons, impala and a variety of other animals. Additionally, the personalized dinners that our family shared with camp’s staff and our guide provided intimacy in a unique way. The food was phenomenal and there was always plenty of it. They really took care of us!
At The Hide, the unique setting in being able to get up close and personal with the animals was the highlight. Our guide was able to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences with a very up close encounter with a lion and an elephant approach on foot. There was a plethora of wildlife including multiples encounters with a 500+ herd of buffalo, a very close encounter with a cobra and many other animals. What an experience!
The Elephant Camp was an awesome place to finish up our trip as the location allowed us to experience not only wildlife safari (including an up and close personal encounter with a black rhino), but also bungee jumping, white water rafting, a photography cruise (a very close encounter with a crocodile being the highlight), sightseeing Victoria Falls and a dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. The accommodations were extraordinarily comfortable and internet speed was incredible to the delight of my children.
The fact that Chloe was able to put together this trip so quickly and was also able to help us navigate a number of complications due to COVID testing requirements is a testament to how she really cares about her clients. She cares about you on a personal level which is both unusual and refreshing. She met us in person when we arrived in Victoria Falls at the airport and once again later in the trip making sure everything was ok. She continued to check in on us throughout the trip making sure all of our needs were taken care of. Her organizational skills, creativity and empathy was tremendous and allowed us to have the trip of a lifetime. We felt incredibly well cared for.
Thank you Off2Africa and Chloe!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abdullie and his team were simply wonderful to work with.
We started working with Abdullie to create our itinerary 2 years ago. Our original plan was to visit Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, however due to covid we decided to visit only Tanzania this year. We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, the Northern Serengeti and the Central Serengeti.
Every aspect of our safari was so well planned, and the accommodations were lovely.
We had two guides during the duration of our trip, Michael and Juma. Both guides were not only extremely knowledgeable, but so personable and were just as excited to see things as we were, and they were so patient (we had a lot of questions!).
It was great to hear how much they knew about the wildlife and the areas, but we really enjoyed getting to know them as individuals.
To say Michael’s knowledge of birds was amazing would be an understatement. My husband would quickly describe a bird he saw to Michael and he would be able to tell us the type of bird and explain it to us. On top of that, he would always show us in the book and explain further.
Juma’s knowledge of the areas we were in were just astonishing. Sometimes I wondered where we were driving (not that I would have known anyway!), or what we were waiting for, but Juma was always a step ahead. On our last day in the Central Serengeti he drove us further out, and didn’t stop searching for male lions as those were the one big cat we hadn’t seen. Sure enough, Juma found us 3 male lions together!! The best part? We were the ONLY car there, so we were able to spend as much time watching them.
Abdullie and his team were available at all times…even with the time difference, Abdullie answered my emails and texts so quickly, regardless of the time. We really appreciated the communication between the team: Abdullie checking in on us, Michael connecting with Juma when we were changing locations, and vice versa. They just worked so well as a team…it wasn’t as if one individual knew something that the others didn’t, they were all in the communication loop.
We truly loved every aspect of our trip. There isn’t anything we would change. Abdullie was so patient with me throughout the whole planning phase (believe me, I know I’m not the easiest person to work with!), always quickly responding to my numerous emails and questions. Michael and Juma ensured we saw everything we wanted to, and spent as much or as little time viewing the animals as we wanted. In Tarangire there were elephants everywhere, and since Michael knew how much I loved elephants, he would point them out and stop EVERY SINGLE TIME we spotted them (which was quite often lol), and he would just stop and wait until I had gotten enough of watching them.
We saw several river crossings in the Northern Serengeti because Juma was determined to have us watch as many as we could.
Everything throughout our trip was seamless. Would we work with Abdullie and Wito Africa Safaris again? Well, we have the second part of our trip booked for next year already and it wouldn’t be with anyone else! The amount of time Abdullie and his team put into creating the perfect itinerary for you really shows.
I realize this is an extensive review, however this is short compared to how much more I wanted to write about Abdullie and his team, and our trip in general.
I highly recommend anyone who is looking to plan their safari, to just get in touch with Wito…I guarantee from the first response you receive from Abdullie you’ll feel like he’s a friend who just wants to plan the perfect trip for you. You won’t regret it!
US
Exceptional experience with an exceptional guide
I had a fantastic time traveling with Antony and a group of friends for a week. I would highly recommend Tazama to anyone considering going on a safari in Kenya.
Our guide was absolutely phenomenal. He was incredibly knowledgable about the animals we were seeing and where we would be mostly likely to see different animals within the parks. He made sure we always had water or anything else we might need. The accommodations he arranged for us were great. He was the consummate guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
We travel for a week to several different parks including Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. It felt like everyday we saw something new and exciting. The highlights included seeing lions make a kill, a leopard that had dragged it's prey to a treetop, and the wildebeest migration. We also saw cheetahs, elephants, several types of giraffes, rhinos, and too many other types of animals to count.
We went in late August, and the weather was generally cooler than I anticipated (low 70s F in the evenings). Kenya is at a higher altitude than I realized (generally > 6,000 ft). Be sure to bring some warmer clothes.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience !!
In the overall, the entire trip surpassed my expectations. Our driver Eric was an excellent driver, he knows how to handle with the crazy traffic of Nairobi and on Safaris he always tried to give us the best perspective of the animals to get the perfect shot. We had the opportunity to see a small crossing at Maasai Mara thanks to Eric experience. Totally recommend Mwema for a Safari in Kenya.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing and unforgettable trip with Hassan from Goshrni Safaris
We have organized a 6-day safari in Tanzania with Gosheni - a local company - and cannot recommend them enough.
We organized the trip with Pendo John. Pendo was extremely responsive and gave us some great recommendations. Also, the advance payment went through very smoothly.
Once we arrived, we were very warmly welcomed at the airport by Hassan, our guide for the next 6 days. Hasan made our trip truly special! He got us to all the right spots and managed to position us in a way that we could always have a perfect view.
Whenever we had questions on the country or wildlife, he was happy to explain… I think at some point we run out of questions - he knew everything! We are so thankful to Hassan, he made this experience truly exceptional!
Lastly, the itinerary, car, accommodations, and food by Gosheni were great. They made our safari a fantastic and unforgettable experience.
Thank you Gosheni, Pendo, and Hassan!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with Goshani and Hassan - you won’t be disappointed!
The interaction with Gosheni started during the booking process, where Pendo John was a delight! She was very responsive (also on WhatsApp!) and gave us options for both itineraries and the places to stay. Across all the interactions with Pendo, it was nice how she gave us an honest recommendation, particularly on overnight stays - what is fairly priced and what is simply not worth it.
Once we arrived, we were immediately greeted at the airport by our guide - Hassan - and got started! Our 6 day safari went like a breeze and Hassan made sure the experience was unforgettable. He made sure everything went smoothly and had an amazing eye to spot animals. We were often the first car at any spot, and had always the best view! In addition, Hassan had a deep knowledge of the animals, plants and birds - for curious people like us it was nice to be able to ask very question!
Overall, I highly recommend Gosheni and Hassan. It was a dream trip and it is nice to know we were doing it with a local company!
Thank you Gosheni, Pendo and Hassan!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Tour in Tanzania
Our dream of a safari has come true! My girlfriend and I had been planning a trip to Tanzania for a long time. Despite Corona, we decided to do it last month. We traveled with Benson Safaris Tanzania and had a wonderful vacation, uncomplicated and with wonderful impressions. Even during our many rebookings, we were able to contact the team at any time, and we always met with understanding despite annoying questions from us. Our guide Piter, speaks fluent English, was terrific! He not only brought us closer to the animal world and nature with his infinite knowledge, but also the culture of the tribes of Tanzania. As a hobby photographer, it was a dream for me to get the wild world of Trier in front of my lens. For us Tanzania was a fantastically beautiful country, with many great, open-minded people despite all the adverse circumstances in this very "new" time for everyone. Everyone complied with hygiene measures, provided information and kept their distances.
We can unreservedly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania.
Unser Traum einer Safari ist in Erfüllung gegangen! Meine Freundin und ich hatten schon lange eine Reise nach Tansania geplant. Trotz Corona haben wir uns im letzten Monat dafür entschieden. Wir sind mit Benson Safaris Tanzania gereist und hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub, komplikationslos und mit traumhaften Eindrücken. Auch während unser vielen Umbuchungen konnten wir jederzeit Kontakt mit dem Team aufnehmen, sind jederzeit auf Verständnis gestoßen trotz nerviger Fragen von uns. Unser Guide Piter, spricht fließend Englisch, war grandios! Er hat uns nicht nur die Tierwelt und Natur näher gebracht mit seinem unendlichen Wissen, sondern auch die Kultur der Volkesstämme Tansanias. Es war für mich als Hobbyfotograf ein Traum, die wilde Trierwelt vor meiner Linse zu bekommen. Für uns war Tansania ein traumhaft schönes Land, mit vielen tollen, aufgeschlossenen Menschen trotz aller widrigen Umstände in dieser doch sehr "neuen" Zeit für alle. Jeder ist Hygienemaßnahmen nachgekommen, hat aufgeklärt und Abstände eingehalten.
Wir können Benson Safaris Tanzania uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.