35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Safari Experience With Best Day Safaris!
I just completed my 5 day northern Tanzania Safari today, and it was incredible!. I booked via Mohji Travel, who in turn booked me on local operator; Best Day Safaris. Both Mohji and Best Day were excellent! Mohji handled the booking and scheduling smoothly, plus met me at my hotel the day prior to setting out, to give me a 1-on-1 full briefing which didn't just include a review of the 5 day itinerary, but also a review of my packing/gear, and tips on what colours to avoid wearing, to avoid Zhetzy flies! (Note: avoid blues and blacks!). The actual safari itself was incredible. Though i was a single traveller, I joined a fun group of three others and had a great time! Best Day are seasoned operators and they properly know their stuff. Every detail, every meal, and every day was planned well. Our guide/driver, Sixxy, had years of experience in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tangerie, and Lake Manyara. He knew where to spot the animals and what times of day/conditions you would most likely find them in. He was so good with his behavioural knowledge of lions that when we came upon a male and a female on the first day in the Serengeti, he knew to drive on the other road (where all the other operators/trucks were NOT going) because he knew we'd get a far closer and better view of the beautiful male lion, from that point. It completely made my day, to get so close! On day #3 we also got so close to a family oylf elephants that we could see deep into their eyes when they looked our way. Sixxy, and our chef Emmanuel provided for everything we needed, and Emmanuel's meals were inventive and filling, giving us enough energy for every day's animal spotting! We saw so many animals it was hard to believe - including lions rhinos elephants leopard baboons verver-monkeys ostriches hippos and too many more to name here. I would recommend Big Day Safaris and Mohji to anyone who wants an experienced, thorough, and great value Safari in Northern Tanzania.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing introduction to East Africa!
We can only echo the very positive comments in the other reviews of The Safari Partners.
After informing Chris that we wanted to visit the mountain gorillas ( in Uganda ) and explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro area, he put together a wonderful trip that fulfilled all our hopes and fitted our budget well. We spent nine days in the Serengeti, staying at three different camps which allowed us to explore the whole area in more depth. The wildlife and endless plains were spectacular!
The transfers were seamless and the accommodations and all the staff including guides, mostly provided by Asilia, were excellent. Spending three days with each knowledgeable guide enabled us to also learn more about African culture. The fact that Asilia also supports the local communities by different and numerous means was appreciated by us. On the last night of the trip, we were treated after dinner to an unexpected but thrilling Masai Warriors dance at the lovely Highlands Camp in Ngorongoro!
As we were flying from Vancouver, Chris suggested that we use KLM which he also booked. We decided to spend two nights in Amsterdam to help us with the jet lag which was a good decision. There is a lot to see and experience in Amsterdam even if it rains everyday…
We would not hesitate in recommending Safari Partners (and have already done so a few times ) for such a trip.
Thank you so much Chris and Jen!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
TANZANIA 2020
The trip was really great.
Well organized, good food, great driver who told us a lot about the animals and the country
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide and driver that were provided for our trip were the best I have ever come across.
The communication between myself and Mukisa were excellent. Mukisa is extremely responsive and willing to alter itineraries according to the customers needs. The quality of service beginning with the office personnel right on thru to the guide and driver was superb. The trip far exceede d my expectations. The tour itinerary was personalized for my taste and the service level provided by the places we stayed exceeded my expectations. Food was wonderful. Lastly; the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and willing to do absolutely anything to make our trip enjoyable. Likewise our driver was professional and friendly and knew the routes with added background knowledge.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply the best
Choosing Dume Africa was an one of the best decisions i have ever made. It made our trip together with my friends spectacular and we had an unforgettable experience in Samburu National reserve. With the experience that Henry has, he guided us and we saw almost all the animals the reserve. He's also super friendly thumbs up Dume Africa
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari ever!
We had amazing two days with Shoes. He picked us up early in the morning and we spent two whole days with him. The first day was very hot (over 42 degrees) but he still managed to show us lots of animals.
It was incredible to see all the wild animals so close. It very interesting to listen to Shoes as he knows everything about the park and the animals. He was able to answer all the questions we had. He's really good in spotting all the animals. We were really happy to see all the different kinds of animals (also the small ones like birds, lizards, dassis,...).
We made breaks for breakfast and lunch and he always made sure to show us the best. Because of him we tried a local speciality called PAP and we loved it.
Also the booking was very easy and Johanna informed us about everything. Thanks to Shoes & Johanna for the great time we spent in Kruger National Park.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
More than i thought it would be.
The safari was great.We saw tons of animals, including a lion eating a zebra, lots of giraffes and a family of elephants that crossed the road right behind us.The accommodations were better than we expected and the staff was all very nice and helpful. All in all, it was a great experience for a really good price.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very pleased!
We've recently finished a 10 day tour of Uganda with Pamoja Travels, visiting the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Parks, Lake Bunyonyi, and Gorilla and Chimp trekking.
As budget travellers, we shopped around a lot of tour companies and looked for ways to do it ourselves, but we couldn't see how it could be done any cheaper. Pamoja were by far the cheapest, and best value company for our itinerary.
An amazing adventure packed with several once in a lifetime moments; we couldn't have been happier with the experience and the beauty Uganda has to offer.
We were surprised by the great standard of food and accommodation we we're given, considering we were on a budget tour, with some really cool lodges along the way.
Our guide Fred was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and we we're really pleased with the flexibility he allowed us, and the prompt and professional manner in which he and the office dealt with a discrepancy on the itinerary.
Upon arrival at the airport we also met the owner, and the planner who had been our main point of contact, which was a really reassuring sign that we were in good hands.
The only downside on the whole trip was the speed of the car, as it seemed to struggle on main roads, which may have added a couple of hours to the longer drives.
Great value for money, amazing service and one of the most diverse, friendly and interesting countries we have been to - would definitely recommend Pamajo Travels!!
Thanks again from Joe, Jackie and Mama!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant from start to finish.
Everything from the moment we arrived to the second we left was outstanding. A lot better than I could have even hoped for. Could not recommend Thomas highly enough.