50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Made our trip memorable, planned just what we wanted
I was nervous about going to Africa. Our tour planner prepared a trip that took us to see everything we were looking for. People met us along the way making us feel safe. Our questions were answered in a timely manner. Communication with our planner was available throughout our trip.
BY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The magical safari
In August 2023, my wife and I decided to go on safari to Kenya. When planning a trip, we contacted several companies and chose Bienvenido Kenya tours and safaris from all of them. When booking, the company manager always answered our questions in a timely and detailed manner. We chose a 6 day group safari to visit the Maasai Mara, Narusha and Ambosele. We needed to adjust the tour program and return not to Nairobi, but to the border with Tanzania. Company representatives agreed to this without any problems.
The safari was organized at a high level. Driver Paul deserves special thanks. Not only is he a good driver, but he is also an excellent guide. We traveled in a comfortable minibus with all-wheel drive and a pop-up roof. We had no problems passing obstacles in the parks, and on the route between the parks we moved very quickly and comfortably. We were able to see all the big five, getting up close to lions, giraffes and elephants. Paul always chose convenient stops for opportunities to photograph animals. And most importantly, everything was organized in a timely manner and without delays, which is not always the case in Africa.
Despite the fact that the tour was inexpensive, the company Bienvenido kenya tours and safaris booked accommodation for us in good camps and hotels. The food was organized perfectly. There was fresh and tasty food everywhere.
We definitely recommend Bienvenido kenya tours and safaris for safaris.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Trip
We had our first ever Safari trip to Kenya between August 31 and Sept 8. African Paradise Safaris hosted our trip and made it unforgettable. John of APS was reachable by email and WhatsApp. He was very flexible with the itinerary and offered good payment terms and conditions, which made us decide to go with APS. Whenever we had request, he would say NO PROBLEM and accommodate.
We had an excellent guide, Joseph, who is attentive and thoughtful. His explanation of wild animals made this trip a learning opportunity. His driving skill was amazing and made each game drive not only safe but exciting. Joseph also helped other drivers when their vehicles were got in trouble. We saw all of Big Five multiple times during this trip, which made our trip unforgettable.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best budget safari
Thank you very much for your service. Lenchada Safaris in my opinion is the best budget safari company. Mamy thanks to Alex for contact and helping in details. Special thanks to our guide - Moses, your smile, knowleadge, driving skils and good sens od humor
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari that lived up to expectation
Choosing a safari company for a special family holiday was a daunting task, however we decided to go with Easy Travel due to Voice. She organised a fabulous 9 day Safari visiting Ngorongoro crater, walk in Empakaii, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. We stayed in Tortilis lodges all but one night. All were fabulously located with very comfortable family tents, delicious food and wonderful staff. We loved the different feel of the parks and were really glad to have spent time in each of them. However the biggest thanks must go to our guide, Aniny. He had a great sense of humour, made all the children feel included during the meals and on the tours and was a fountain of knowledge not just in the parks but also explaining the Tanzanian way of life. Would have liked an extra day in the Crater, but we easily saw all the big five plus so much more, even a cheetah hunting a wildebeest. Aniny knew where to go and when. Have no hesitation to recommend Easy Travel to friends and hope to return again one day!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phantastic
Extremely happy that we chose Lion King for our safari in Tanzania. From the very first moment the communication was very good, all the questions (and there have been a lot) have been answered in a timely manner. Everything (from the pick up at the Kilimanjaro airport to the drop off at the Arusha airport) worked perfect. Our guide, Manu, was very knowledgeable, and we learnt a lot about the wildlife but also about the day to day life in Tanzania. We have felt safe the whole time and we could enjoy our first safari to the fullest. I can only highly recommend LionKing!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Suricata Safaris is setting standards
Perfectly organized and highly professional team. From the pick up over the guides to the food, accomodations and tours=> top notch!. The genuinely friendliness is amazing, all involved give 100% and more to make your stay unforgettable and enjoyable. The drivers/guides are highly experienced professionals. Value for Money is simply excellent.
We booked an individual package that included Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi, Mto Wa Mbo City Walk, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks, Materuni. These are maybe not the most booked destinations, but so worth it as it gave us a good view of the different landscapes and nature in Tanzania, introduced us to the amazing cultures and lifes of different tribes, showed us how peaceful >120 different tribes can live together side by side and of course let us see during the 2 Safari trips all the animals we longed for and much more. Not including Serengeti gave us the chance to stay most nights in the brand new Suricata Boma Lodge which is a paradise on ist own with views on Lake Manyara. We really could not ask for more. My personal Tip for other travelers: try to book an extra Day and Night at the Suricata Boma Lodge which is the perfect end to a fantastic tour. And take the chance then to book a massage with Helen or ask for Gerald to give you a walk to the lake to see animals, ask Toyi to teach you Swaheli, if you need a warm smile pass by the reception for Salome or anybody else crossing your way……everybody there will make you feel welcome.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extra effort for the best experience
They picked me up in the morning and took full care of creating a great safari experience. The guide Francis told us everything about all the animals and even managed to find a rhino, which are very rare.
Outstanding, Professional and very Personal
My daughter, 14 year old grandson and I went to Tanzania on a Safari to see Africa's big game and animals and what we saw was spectacular!
The Serengiti is a big place, with animals everywhere and because of the helpful relationships and communications between drivers, if there were sightings in places other than where we were, our driver Ombeni, would get us to where the sighting were ASAP, so we wouldn't miss anything.
Just as important as seeing the animals, we got to spend time and get to know some of the locals. Ombeni made arrangements for us to visit a school on our way from one area of the Serengiti to another and it was a real eye opener for my grandson. We also stopped a visited a Massai village and spent time with the villagers as well.
We took lots of pictures, some more spectacular than others but more important we came home with fantastic memories. It's one thing to visit another country to see it but in addition to "seeing" it, we encourage "experiencing" it, in all the ways possible.
Take the time to "connect" with the representative that will help you plan your trip with.
"Connect" with the driver and ask questions about his professional life and his personal life and be willing to "share" both with him or her.
The world is a better place when visitors to other countries visit and spend money but it's far better when "connections" are made that have the possitilibity of creating "memories" that hopefully will last a lifetime.
We had the good fortune to have Masuma as our Easy Travel Representative. She was always there before, during and even at the end of our trip.
As good as she did, she was always trying to make it even better.
Ombeni was outstanding as a tour guide. He had a challenge catering to three generations, within the same group and he was outstanding! By the time our trip was over, my grandson was speaking swahili and admitted that he had never had such a good time, in any of his previous travels.
My daughter and I would say the same.
Our Safari was exciting, rewarding and FUN! All three generations were thrilled with our magnificent "experience!" Easy Travel Tanzania can/shouldJ write the book on good "customer service!"
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Apodiformes ahead of others
Great safari experience ever!!!
We booked an eight day Safari tour by Apodiformes. We were so lucky to have Sebastian as our guide during the whole trip I would definitely recommend and choose Sebastian again and recommend him to everyone who would come! It’s our biggest luck to have him by our side. We were amazed by his patience and superb driving skills. Thanks to his excellent performance and experience we collected the big 5 so quickly. He can drive the van with greatest skill that no one else can compare. You would not regret choosing him and we were happy and feel safe because he is trustworthy and we can rely on everyday. He had become our friend and we will miss him from now on. Apodiformes is the best
