50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, great communication and friendly tour operator
This was our first safari and I'm glad we chose Safari Soles. They were very prompt in communicating and happy to make changes to our itinerary. In the end we chose a 5 day mid range safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngoronogoro Crater and Highlands plus 2 days in Zanzibar at the end. The lodges and tented camp they arranged all had good facilities, including a range of food and wifi. Nothing was too much trouble and we were able to contact Bryson, if needed, throughout the holiday.
Our guide for the actual safari, Jeff, was brilliant and went out of his way to make sure we saw as much wildlife up close as possible. He was very friendly with a good sense of humour and was very patient when we tried to learn some swahili! He also took us to one of the Masai villages, which was very interesting (if not a little expensive - beware the hard sell!!) Picnic lunches were freshly cooked meals with choice of drinks and always in brilliant locations.
We would definitely recommend Safari Soles and our guide Jeff for anyone wanting to do a safari in Tanzania. Plus the hot air balloon trip over the Serengeti (arranged beforehand) was an added bonus!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arranged relatively smoothly
The safari and lodge were excellent. I would highly recommend Umkumbe Lodge. The tour company staff lacked attention to detail and customer care (forgetting to send vouchers among othe things). The itinerary I was given before the trip was slightly off by 30 min here and there and things weren't well communicated all the time. However, overall we had an amazing experience and everything worked out!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stress-free, amazing experience!
Traveling with Speke and our guide, Afrikano, was wonderful. From the start Speke and Tony were responsive, thorough, and excited for us to visit Uganda - our first trip to Africa. The team asked our preferences and created a wonderful trip throughout much of the country. Our lodgings and food were great. The entire trip was stress-free and easy. Afrikano is a wealth of knowledge about the country and its animals. There was not a question we asked him he did not know the answer to. He is also an excellent wildlife spotter! We were in great hands from start to finish and I could not recommend Speke more. We will definitely be back.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
we had an excellent Vacation with this company
Had an amazing tour with Abou our Safaris Guide . The itinerary was excellent, special thanks to Hermosa. Our tour guide was exceptional. He was Fun, knowledgeable, and knows well the Rwandan history and was a great animal spotter! he made sure we had the best experience tracking gorillas and chimpanzees. He made sure we were able to see both groups in perfect weather. Hermosa Life Tours company was a great tour company. They were very very professional nice itinerary and wonderful places to stay. Thank you Abou for a wonderful experience in Rwanda. Can’t wait to return and see more of Rwanda with you and Hermosa Life Tours , cheers
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenyan Hospitality & Safari Memories for a Lifetime
Returning to the Kenyan Safari after forty years was as spectacular as my earliest memories. From the planning phase with Mariel from Kichaka Tours to the game drives with our knowledgeable friendly Maasai guide Christopher and the superlative Sopa Lodge accommodation/buffet/barbeques & hospitality at Nakuru... everything was faultless, waking up every morning to a new adventure. The game drives were exhilarating, we spent the entirety perched up taking in the scenery (bountiful numbers of Rothchild giraffes, white rhinos, water buffalo, gazelle, pelicans, flamingos). One of the many highlights of the trip was the walk by the lake to admire the bird life close-up. I'm truly grateful to Mariel and Christopher for making this trip memorable, and will definitely be returning.
HR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Tour
The driver was funny and courteous. The tour around the Park was fantastic as the guide/driver was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on the animals. The highlight was the feeding of the giraffe.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worthwhile safari experience
Had an amazing time with awesome guides and excellent choice of hotels which they recommended, communication was so easy and fast from Judy. Best park we enjoyed was Samburu which was so diverse and to top it all up maasai mara, thank you
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly recommended safari operator in Arusha!
We booked safari in the office in Arusha. The owners who we met in their office were proffesionals and provided a high quality services.
We started from Arusha and spent 6 days in 4 parks - Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti.
The safari with Bobby Tours was a great and unforgettable experience. We did not expected that it could be so fascinating and well organized. Everything that the owners offered during our reservation took place and was well arranged. All activities were perfectly planned. The car was clean and at good state, the guide Julius was fantastic (speaks English), with huge knowledge and he could find the best places to observe animals. He was very helpful and always on time.
The accomodation provided in Serengeti lodges was perfect and of a very high standard.
The price was very reasonable and the program was flexible so that it suited our plans in 100%.
I highly recommend Bobby Tours!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
She did excellent job and prompt by ensuring I got every detail of my itinerary. Kudos
Kaylan Tours and Travel made everything for me easier. Their planning was absolutely amazing. If I'm to travel again I won't hesitate giving them the job. You are the best
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, super attention!
Our experience was great!
We were able to admire everything: the landscape, the animals, the silence of these plains... a sunset near a pool of water with the elephants and the rhino drinking.
And the guide (mr Fanuel): an attentive, scrupulous and professional person, who took care of us (husband, wife and 2 kids) from the morning as soon as we woke up until the evening, always with a smile. One of the best things was that he prepared dinner for everyone, grilled meat, rice and vegetables - so we had dinner around the fire.
In short, an experience that we not only recommend, but that we hope to repeat one day!
Thank you for making our experience unique!