50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Mikumi National Park by Caroline
We were able to see everything except for the elusive leopard
Small size of park made it easy to find and view wildlife from good vantage points
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari + Best Your Guide = Memorable Experience
I have never been on a safari before but I’m so glad I chose to go with Karibu Safaris kenya. I went with a group of interns (we all work for same company) so this was a great bonding experience for us. We pretty much saw every animal we hoped for and thanks to our versatile and entertaining driver Raymond, we were able to get some beautiful photos of the animals on our two game drives. Thank you Raymond!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow. A 7 day tour that was full of adventure, animals and excitement
I booked a week tour with Native Africa just 3 weeks before I headed to Uganda. This was a solo trip so I was a little apprehensive but this was the best decision and it really was one of the best holidays of my entire life. Wow Uganda is an absolutely beautiful country. Within a week we saw gorillas, chimpanzees, lions (killing and eating a buffalo), hippos, elephants and more. And this coupled with a friendly tour guide, fun (long) car journeys and excellent food. There are lots of long drives but the scenery is so beautiful and constantly changing and you take in the local way of life so I never felt bored.
As a solo female traveller I was instantly put at ease and I can honestly say I didn’t feel in danger or at risk once during my trip.
My tour guide was Johnson was excellent, he is kind, calm, fun and informative. Being just one person with one tour guide could have been awkward but he is good at figuring out the level of interaction you want for different types of people. He shared the local music with me for the car journeys and we had a lot of fun during the weeks tour.
The booking process was also very smooth and friendly. I reached out to enquire with my dates and some small preferences of what I was looking to do and very quickly the owner Chris came back with a proposed itinerary. He answered any questions I had quickly and put me at ease and we changed some of the plans together through simple discussion. For example of the accommodation looked a bit too budget for me so I suggested we upgrade slightly and this was also quick simple and easy. We also changed the order of the itinerary as the gorillas I had heard to be strenuous and I didn’t want to do that straight away after a long haul flight.
He also guided me through the visa process and what I needed to take with me for the trekking.
Everything we did was incredible but the gorilla trek was a real highlight. 9 hours trekking through the forest and seeing the gorillas roaming the mountains in action is something I will never forget. Be prepared this gets precarious at times!!! (Not the gorilla proximity but the trek through the impenetrable forest)
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Without a doubt the most incredible experience we have ever had. We saw the Big 5 and more. Literally all our dreams came true during this unforgettable trip.
Everything was arranged so well, the places we stayed exceeded all our expectations and we have never met such friendly people. A huge thank you to Frank for making our week such a succes. He made sure all was taken care of, everyone was happy and that we spot all the animals we wanted to see. We were even lucky enough to see a caracal, 5 rhinos, a sleeping lion in the tree, leopards and 10 cheetahs all thanks to Frank good eyes. The roads where pretty harsh but Frank incredible driving skills made us feel more than safe. He was not just our tour guide but treated us like family. We would recommend Ozon light tours to anyone and if we ever come back we would choose them again. If you are going to Tanzania, it is worth every penny. Hakuna matata
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cannot go wrong with Easy Travel. Highly recommend!
Where to start, it was all incredible! Communication with the main office was great through booking and on tour, very responsive and informative. We did 5 days between tarangire, serengenti and ngorogoro and I cannot recommend it more. Our guide Adrian was brilliant! 20 years experience, friendly, helpful, good company and so knowledgeable. Knew exactly how to fit the day plan for us. He chatted openly and honestly on everything from local culture, his training and family etc. - my girlfriend and I are honoured to have got this time with him. He often took us on separate routes to the big crowds and we saw the big 5, cheetahs, Hippos and so many more up close. My previous safari was in Botswana and Zambia and this one definitely won both on the animal sighting and experience by Easy Travel. Everything from packed lunches, bathroom stops, general request and comfort were all looked after with no hassle. My only tip is to stop reading any more reviews and book this one.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Safari experience with the best guide we could have wished for
Me and my wife just came back from a 4 day / 3 nights tented Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Suricata and absolutely loved it.
We were a group of seven people and had an amazing time getting to know the great national parks of Tanzania. Not only the communication and the organization of Suricata beforehand was efficient and professional, with Damian we also had the best guide we could have hoped for. Damian knew an answer to every question we came up with and explained everything in great detail. He was always in a good mood and made us feel like a big family. Damian also had a sixth sense for the animals and the best places to spot them, while always respecting their space and nature to the fullest. At some occasions we even were the only ones to enjoy the beautiful animals. We always took our time to carefully observe the situations and scenery which was the reason we got very lucky with i.e. unforgettable hunting attempts or really rare moments of a leopard playing with its cubs.
It was also a great experience to sleep in the middle of Serengeti or close to Ngorongoro crater while watching the stars and waking up to the sounds of grazing zebras. The campsites Suricata choose were comfortable, clean and always offered some common areas for the group and even showers with good sanitary facilities.
Delicious and freshly prepared meals were provided three times a day. That way we also got to experience a variety of traditional Tanzanian dishes. We always brought big pots of food for lunch with us, as well as proper plates and cups which not only created a little “restaurant situation” inside the wild, but also an easy way to reduce plastic waste.
In summary a perfect experience. Would recommend 100%!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
super customer service and flexibility
We booked the safari with mr. Martin, from the beginning the communication was smooth and clear, he adapted our trip to our necessities and budget. When we had troubles with our flight he immediately readapted the tour with last minute notice multiple times due to our problems. The safari was amazing and the drivers super helpful and amazing guys overall. I cannot be more happy with my experience with this tour operator.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best first feet on the ground for us in Africa
Magnificent organisation, great value for money, local expertise
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Passionate Journey
We are two Chinese travelers who have experienced an unforgettable trip in this country. The travel agency we worked with was very professional, they responded to my message very quickly and answered my questions patiently.
The guide Mr.humphrey who spent six days and five nights with us, with brilliant driving skills, and a pair of eagle eyes, is very helpful for finding animals, and has a wealth of animal knowledge and passion for nature. The chef's skills are also very good, and the daily meal will change and delicious.
We saw the sunrise and precious rhinos on the grassland, as well as the meals of Hyena, the country's protection of nature is amazing, I would like to recommend this and this travel company to all my friends.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our experience with Kalahari Breeze was extremely satisfying.
We decided to book the "three river safari" tour for our honeymoon with some customizations.
Maria, the owner, since the very first email was strictly focused on our needs by preparing a tailored package and providing us with continuous assistance, always being available and quick to respond to our doubts or on-going questions.
The staff is highly qualified and always pleasant in explaining the ecosystem with specific focus on habits and characteristics of the wide range of animals we had the opportunity to see during the different safaris. Special mention to Thsidi, a thirty years old guide, very professional, friendly and devoted to his job.
We highly reccomend to visit Botswana by booking with local agencies such as Kalahari Breeze in order to reach the best price to quality ratio.
