20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Guide experience
The tour was organised with the upmost professionalism from beginning to end. Starting with a swift pick up at Kilimanjaro airport.
Our guide, Goodluck, was extremely kind and also professional. From making sure we’d always be on time for our activities and tours (a bit of discipline for 5.30am wakeups to see the best animals is always needed!).
On top of the above, Goodluck’s 10+ years experience of touring in Tanzania but also Rwanda, Kenya or Uganda brought a wealth of knowledge to our trip which made it extremely unique. His ability of spotting animals with his naked eyes (sometimes up to 1km away!) ensured we’d see all that we wanted, we even managed to complete the big 5 in one day only.
Finally, GoodLuck’s perseverance in making sure we’d spot the animals we wanted to see is what impressed me the most, as he was relentless in seeking for a leopard and cheetah for us to see before we left (and we did!).
From a hotels perspective, all hotels offered fantastic staff, facilities and views. I’d like to point out the tremendous experience at Lahia Tented Lodge - as the food and views was sumptuous. Not only that, but this is one of the rare hotels that takes guides into consideration (the owner being a former guide himself), meaning that they do not have to pay a fee for their stay, their accommodation is very comfortable and they are also invited to eat in the main restaurant with all other guests.
As guides have to be well rested and sharp this is definitely something you want to take into consideration in your hotel choices.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I went to Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Focus in Africa and had a really wonderful trip. The whole trip was professionally organised with everything and I didn't face any issues, Nelson it always solves everything.My safari guide Dickson were very friendly and helpful and the vehicle was great as well. Their camp site is beautiful and have good food. I would definitely recommend Focus in Africa and would not think twice before booking with them.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Service and persistance
I contacted Shengena Adventure to get a plan and offer for a tour in December. The service that we received was impeccable and on the highest level. Unfortunately, we ended up not going because of changed plans. But I would not hesitate contacting Shengena Adventure again and recommending others to contact the company as well.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was excellent and educated us about the wildlife and the history of Uganda
Joseph made the tour a pleasure and I consider him a friend and we stay in contact. He shared stories of his life and work and of the history of Uganda and the Bugandan kingdom. He took us on a tour of Murchison Park and the Falls which was excellent. The wildlife was amazing. The driving in Uganda is also wild and there is always something exciting to see.
Joseph later took us on a tour of the Bugandan palace grounds and the parliament and then a farm tour which was all very educational. It was all an experience I will never forget.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable, Flexible, and understanding of client needs
Thinkk Travels is a reliable company and communicated fast. Acted quickly to adjust itineraries when needed and made wonderful selections for places to stay. I would definitely work with them again and suggest to more of my friends and family. Highly recommend this company for all your travel needs
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent personality
The tour was great, good service provision, whenever we needed assistance it was provided promptly. Good food for the value , therefore I would refer a friend.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome safari tour, the guide is very kind and professional, enjoyed every moment !
The safari tour is absolutely awesome, the guide (Isaya) was very kind with us during all the trip. We start from Dar Es Salam to go to Mikumi National Park. We traveled in a confortable 4×4, the perfect way to enjoy the road and to see all the animals ! We stayed in confortable accommodations (Bandaz and Camp Bastian). We did game drive during the day and also in the evening and we were very lucky to see a lot of animals (lions, éléphants, buffalo, hippopotamus, girafes, baboons, impalas, etc). We also visited an authentic Masaï Village near Mikumi. The last day we went to Udzungwa to see the highest waterfall in National parks. After the trip our guide brings us back to the harbor to go to Zanzibar but you can choose where you want to go after the safari.
The guide (Isaya) was always very kind and professional, we ate together every day and we spend good time with him. He did his best to see animals we wanted to see like lions. And he also help us to speak with the local people and to book our boat trip to Zanzibar.
Conclusion: we recommend you Kihindo tour if you want to have a great safari tour in Tanzania and meet nice people.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECT! BEST QUALITY & REALLY CHEAP
We chose this company for having the best price. It was so cheap compared to others that we thought it would be something very basic and crappy. We couldn't be more wrong. The accommodations are very comfortable, clean and offer all the necessary facilities. We highlight the Panorama, we slept in some great igloos in an unbeatable location. The food has been another surprise so delicious, abundant and very varied (what you would have for breakfast/dinner in a good hotel). The driver was charming and we were able to see all the animals except the leopard (in just two days). The organization is second to none, airport pick-up, transfers, accommodation, picnic... Finally we want to highlight that the owner, Nelson, has been charming, not only when hiring the service, we had a problem before going on safari and in our absence he has been in charge of solving it being a Saturday, a holiday and having been impossible for us to do it. We would repeat without a doubt, even if we had had more budget, this is undoubtedly the BEST of all the options. congratulations for your work!
(300 euros 3 nights, all the meals and two national parks JUST INCREDIBLE)
(Night before- tarangire- Panorama night- Ngorongoro- night after)
CH
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a beatiful experience!
First we slept in a cool hostel. The people there where pretty chill and the Food was good. I saw all of the Big5 and the Guide was really nice. He knew a ton of things about the animals and the parks. The Food on the Safarie was delicious.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Guides yet!
Well what can I say...lets start with service and communication. Soloman was attentive to our every need and interest for this trip in the pre-planning phase. He was in touch regular and provided great recommendations that fit well with what we wanted (ie: the lodge, stops on the way, the park details, etc).
Lets move onto value for money: I would suggest this for any type of traveller because they accommodate to meet your needs and price range. We were very happy with the lodge, food, and transport and they stayed within our budget and ensured we had a memorable experience.
Lastly, the overall experience was one of the best I have had with a tour operator/guide in East Africa. Their knowledge of Uganda, East Africa and hyper-local was unparalleled.
I strongly recommended using Lush Africa Safaris for your next experience to the region - you will walk away happy that you did!