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Melanie Lau   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Review about Serengeti National Park by Melanie Lau
Overall rating
5/5

The endless expanse and a lot of Lions.

Melanie Lau   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Review about Tarangire National Park by Melanie Lau
Overall rating
5/5

Wonderful landscape. Really a lot of elephants and Giraffes.

Patricia   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

EXCELLENCE IN EVERY CATEGORY! AFFORDABLE WITH AMAZING SERVICE
5/5

There are many areas to compliment Super Africa Wildlife And Safaris (SAWAS). Above all else the level of commitment of Mr Martin and guides Sammy, John, Emmanuel and William to ensure we have the highest quality experience and engagement with both wildlife and the incredible African people and their culture.

There are moments from this two-week life altering experience I will never forget. Among them being in a hot air balloon at daybreak in the Mara with zebras and giraffes and elephants in a synchronicity almost you'd think planned. Every park that we went to in both Kenya and Tanzania was an immersive Wonderlust that only a few will ever experience. I am indeed blessed.

From an affordability factor I have organized large numbers of people over the course of my life as a nurse and never had the privilege of meeting people who loves their country so much they want to share it with as many people as possible. It's that philosophy and commitment to their culture that adds an otherwise missing layer that people do not realize they are missing. I combed every corner looking for the best value with the best accommodations and requiring all parks visited in both Kenya and Tanzania. I had almost given up. SAWAS made sure we saw all of them and experienced all components.

The accommodations from hotels, cottages, lodges, and a luxury permanent tented lodge in the Serengeti were all exceptional. My biggest fear was that I would be hot or in a dirty environment with lots of bugs. That did not happen in any location at any time. I rested comfortably. I had the protection of mosquito nets as well as developed properties to ensure minimal exposure. We always had comfortable petting with big pillows and soft linens and our en suite bathroom and a private shower with hot water and electricity. I felt like a queen.

The all inclusive affordability cannot be mentioned enough. When you land in Nairobi they are there with a personalized placard to pick you up and take you to a nearby hotel so that you can shower after a long travel day and have a bite to eat to prepare for your Safari that begins the next day. The hotel we stayed that night was exceptionally clean and full service. They even provided us a full meal room service because we were delayed thanks to a layover in Europe.

The first day you will experience the Giraffe Sanctuary. The admission and travel costs to and from is already included. You will get to experience the wonder of this sanctuary. Throughout this entire 12 days only reach for your wallet if you want to buy some thing extra or have an alcoholic beverage.

From there we headed towards the Maasai Mara stopping along the way for a very brief view and photo opportunity of the great rift valley. You will never forget putting your eyes upon this most magical place for the first time. There's an opportunity to get a drink and use the restroom as well as buy a souvenir. The drive to the Maasai Mara is long about 5 1/2 hours- 6 hours but it is not boring. It is comfortable with so much to look at and when you see your first safari animal the excitement just burns in your heart… For me it was a baboon!!! Sammy our guide told us great many things during this travel time about the history and culture of the places we were seeing and visiting.

He talk to us about the Great Maasai People and how they live in what is a modern world they are not exposed to. His knowledge base of animals and culture was surpassed by any expectation I may have had.

Upon arriving to the Mara you will be taken care of including luggage service escorted to your accommodation with private bathroom to freshen up or take a rest if you like. Every evening you have a full several course dinner and a personal chef who can prepare things in such a way for you. If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary the party they can put together in 15 minutes is better than that and you'll see on a cruise ship!!

The following days are full day game drives including a boxed lunch and unlimited bottled water while on game drives. You will see so many animals you won't know where to look it's like gazing at the stars in the sky at night. Every animal very unique and beautiful some statuesque. You will see zebras and giraffes of various kinds. You will learn how to tell the difference between a cheetah and a leopard. You will see the hippo pool although it's the smell you're likely to never forget. You will . You will see zebras and giraffes of various kinds. You will learn how to tell the difference between a cheetah and a leopard. You will see the hippo pool although it's the smell you're likely to never forget. You will see lots of warthogs the African people lovingly call Pumbas. And of course the cats.

Sammy taught us that the cats do not get along ever. For the most part of the animal kingdom functions as intended but most live harmoniously among each other except for the cats. It does not matter what kind of cat is it automatically hates all other cats and May go out of its way to annoy it and if necessary fight. We saw lionesses stalking gazelles while the male lions watched. We saw a lioness is climbing trees. We saw lions mating. We saw cheetahs that we cannot fathom how our guides saw them hidden among the beautiful grasses in the savannah of the Mara.

The optional hot air balloon in the morrow is worth 10 times what you pay. I will never forget be awakened at 3 AM to be picked up and driven to the launching site. The rest of the morning will live forever in my heart. Watching the sun rise over the horizon And the sound of the fire into the balloon being the only sound of about 14 of us who were so mesmerized by what we were feeling and seeing not one word was spoken for quite some time. The silence is a type of silence you've never experienced before. It's peaceful yet joyful. I hope my children and grandchildren will one day get to experience and feel what I was able to experience on this remarkable adventure. After the hot air balloon ride you are seated at a table set up like a boy bush breakfast complete with champagne and a festive environment with your newfound friends.

There are wildebeests, Water Bucks, Impalas, Dik Dik's, Vultures, antelope, buffalo, ostriches, wild dogs, hyenas, crocodiles, mongoose, flamingos, cranes, eagles jackals and elephants in every direction each doing their own thing while you stare in absolute wonder. We were able to witness all of this from the comfort of a Safari vehicle with a pop top roof for photography and panoramic viewing. We each had our own window seat and were informed and educated at every opportunity. It was great fun to hear in Swahili all of the guides exchanging information on their satellite radios to inform others when they spotted an animal or an interaction. As I speak of this my heart races. I forgot my binoculars and of course professional binoculars are in each vehicle.

The food was wonderful with a special emphasis on authentic African dishes. I have a very special diet that restricts much of my intake yet Mr. Martin and his staff took the list of my requirements from my physician and gave that information to each chef one on one so they were able to provide me with what I needed. WOW!! The accommodations and restaurants also provide alcoholic beverages and sodas for additional costs if you like. I know some in our group loved the adventure of trying a native African beer at every place we stayed. It was great fun.

The level of service provided by Mr Martin and his staff and the African people as a whole was superb. It's a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by a people who love their land and who they are and what they represent. I learned so much not only about animals in Africa and climate change which are all important topics but I got just a brief glimpse into the spirit of a nation that is so beloved by all.

Lake Nakuru was very favored by our group. A huge density in variety of animals in a smaller space than a Mara three large child like senses of immediate gratification. I felt like my granddaughter saying more, more, and more! One morning as we left our comfortable and climate controlled and bug free beautiful room in route to have a delightful breakfast in the early morning hours when a troop of baboons and their babies started jumping fences and all of a sudden just took over the whole landscape. We just stood there and watched how they interact with each other and with the babies. Even more shocking when they noticed us and decided to pick up anything they could reach to throw at us. We couldn't believe it! It was delightful then they went howling off into the distance. This particular accommodation provided nighttime entertainment in the form of a night swim as well as entertainment of jugglers, dancers and magic. It was a nice contribution to an already spectacular experience.

Our time at a Amboseli did not disappoint. Once again the plentiful interactions of dozens of types of animals in different types of environments and activities was a joy to witness. Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop and the elephants calculate too many to count with their beautiful little babies who were so playful. We all laughed out loud till we cried at some of their interaction because mama elephant was getting tired of baby elephant over and over.

The vehicle was very comfortable with a constant beautiful breeze. There were times in the Mara when it was hot but there was always a breeze and there was no humidity to be noted. We wore sunscreen and bug spray. I should note to prepare yourself there aren't roads in these national parks. The only roads that exist so those have been made over the years by people doing safaris or traveling or photography or movie sets so at times the ride can be quite bumpy. They jokingly call it an African massage. You will quickly adapt and sometimes it contributes to the experience of what you're saying and doing.

Safety protocols were always on point. The guides in the vehicle as well as communicating with each other had a constant awareness of our safety and maintained it. At no time at any park at any time did I ever feel unsafe or in danger. I can take that a step further and say until I'm writing this review I never even thought about it. Impeccable trained and committed staff.

The fact that I was able to experience all of these amazing adventures in multiple parks with every day being completely different than the one before for the same price I normally would have spent to rent a house on the beach in Florida makes me cringe. How many years have I wasted money on sitting in the sand staring at water when I could've been wrapped in joy and knowledge and love and true bewilderment.

Belinda   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Smooth, informative and easy booking
5/5

It was everything and more that I could ever have dreamed of, and my family absolutely loved it as well.

The drives were fantastic and we were so blessed to have seen all the big 5 multiple times and so many of the other amazing animals each and every drive. The guides and trackers were so friendly and very informative and ensured we could see every animal from the best position. The lodges were both different which was nice to experience and the rooms were just beautiful, if we had to pick one as our favourite it would be Elephant Plains as the view from our balcony was so beautiful and we were able to see elephants and giraffes from it.

You did a fantastic job Natasha at arranging everything for us, everything went so smoothly! Thank you so much for everything you organised for us and for all your suggestions, it made our trip so smooth.

Tudor   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: December 2021 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Absolutely amazing experience with Imani! Just sit and enjoy your safari ride
5/5

Imani made our safari trip really amazing. He introduced us to one of the best lodges with good value/money. He was reliable and always on time, or flexible with timing when needed, and he was well informed about the route and the surroundings, and brought us to places which allowed us to see all the relevant game. Imani is well mannered and knows when to join and enrich a conversation, and when not to. Communication was great in both English and French. His vehicles are well maintained and we felt safe. Thank you Imani for this great experience!

Dianne   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

What an Experience
5/5

Love this company and the staff (Elizabeth, Coleman, Anton, Jackson, Douglas, Silas.....and many more). Everything was as expected and outlined ahead of time. The accommodations before the Kili climb were very nice. We did the Lemosho route. The porters work hard and carry everything. Camp is set-up when you arrive. The food is prepared fresh and very good. I'd never climbed a mountain before and spent months training for this. Unfortunately, after reaching Lava Tower I experienced a severe muscle pull. It was difficult and painful to walk. Our lead guide Coleman and 10 of the porters went above and beyond to help me get down to our camp. Ultimately we decided I needed to descend the mountain. It was disappointing, but necessary. Jackson and a couple of the porters helped me down over the next two days. It was a struggle. Everyone was so kind and concerned for me. Elizabeth even came to see me at the lodge. After a couple of days rest I was able to continue my trip on safari. Wow! this was a wonderful experience! Sebastian was my guide and drove me everywhere! He answered all my random questions. We got to see the migration of the Wildebeest, a pride of lions, many Zebra, Hyenas, elephants and giraffes.
The Serengeti did not disappoint! I loved the tented lodges and could have stayed at both for several days. My most favorite part of the trip was the people of Tanzania. They work so hard and have a positive attitude. Pole pole!!

Runa Deris   –  
Taiwan TW
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Unforgettable safari experience
5/5

From the very beginning this experience was a dream! Jonadhan and Saadati were so gracious and knowledgeable. They became like family and I was truly sad for it to be over. They exceeded every expectation and I saw more animals than I ever could have imagined. We learned so many facts about each animal and bird we saw. The accommodations were also incredible. I truly don’t think the pictures do it justice; they are stunning! I’m already planning another trip with Deeper Serengeti Safaris and will recommend them to everyone I talk to. If I could leave more than five stars I would.

Peimika & Joseph   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Friendly
5/5

The organisation was very efficient; communication was great during the planning phase and they have been able to accommodate every request.
The safari guide (Immanuel) was very knowledgeable and friendly.
The meals provided were all very delicious (and very generous portions too).

Leti   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Experienced tour operator
5/5

I enjoyed this safari! It was relaxing and exciting at the same time. It is ideal if you would like to spend a week in the middle of nature. We saw a lot of animals every day and stayed in good-quality accommodations. It was nice to have evening and morning safaris, as some animals are more active during sunrise. The driver was very polite and knowledgeable.

Cornelia Rhomberg   –  
Austria AT
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2023

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Everything went simply excellent from start to finish
5/5

I was thrilled from the start with the pleasant communication and flexibility in planning the trip. We could bring in our ideas for the trip and Jalala then implemented them for us (especially the Kolo Paintings in Kondoa!! quite extraordinary!!). Peter was a wonderful guide, he was very experienced and knew exactly when, where and which animals were best to see and always impressed us with his friendly manner and sense of good humour. We enjoyed the trip with AAA Express Adventure from beginning to end, every moment was a beautiful experience in this beautiful country with its open-hearted people!!

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