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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Adventures is absolutely amazing and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris made our safari experience absolutely incredible from start to finish. Lightness was amazing to work with to coordinate and plan the entire trip. She made everything so easy and helped to customize our itinerary to exactly what we wanted to do, and she was always extremely responsive. Lightness is amazing at her job, is so professional and made booking this big trip so smooth and easy.
Joshua was our safari guide and he is amazing! He's so nice and extremely knowledgable on all of the animals, parks and knew the answer to every question we asked. You could tell that he really cares and is very passionate about the animals. He shared his knowledge of the animals, the history of the parks, the culture and more. You cannot possibly have a better safari guide than Joshua!
The level of attention to detail by Brilliant Adventures and Safaris is clear every step of the way. They care immensely about your safety and you can feel that from before you go and the entire time you're there. Beginning with the detailed itinerary and know before you go documentation, I felt very secure and prepared planning this trip. The safari vehicles that Brilliant Adventures uses is definitely the best. We saw a lot of other safari vehicles and did not see any that were quite like ours. We had 4 people and there were 4 seats with a ton of room to stretch out and walk/jump around when you got excited about all the animals. The roof came completely off and the windows folded all the way down so you really had full exposure and unblocked views from the landscape and the animals. All of the lodging accommodations that were organized for us were top notch, everything was clean, the staff were all insanely welcoming and nice, and the food and service were amazing! Our friends celebrated their birthdays and got engaged on this trip and Brilliant Adventures went above and beyond to make it special for them! We danced in the Serengeti and ate cake and then ate more cake the next day and more cake the day after that! Lightness got a bouquet of roses for my friend's birthday and you could tell they really cared about us and our experience.
The Serengeti is beyond your imagination. It was incredible to experience the vast and endless landscape and Joshua had an eagle eye for spotting all the cats! We saw all of the species of animals we hoped to see and up close! We even saw a pride of lions hunt right in front of us, it was so crazy and awesome to see. Joshua knew the area so well and knew exactly where to go for us to get up close experiences with the animals.
Bottom line, Brilliant Adventures is by far the best safari company in Tanzania, you will get the most value for your money, the best experience and the best people. I cannot say enough great things about them and if you are booking a safari to Tanzania I highly recommend Brilliant Adventures and Safaris!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Email contact with Zelda worked perfectly, she answered superfast.
Everything worked well, all transportations, great lodge with nice food and very well organiced safaritours.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice safari with many special moments
We had a super well organized trip with Jockey Tours. Our guide Joseph took us safely to all places to give us the best possible view of the animals. Joseph gave us a lot of information about the animals, thank you for that. So we could see the big 5. It was an impressive experience that I will always remember.
Thanks Norbert
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice people and perfectly planned safari!
We went on a safari to Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Tarangire National Park and absolutely loved it! The guide was super nice and very caring, we did not have to worry about anything and very much enjoyed the safari. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, thanks a lot!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The first safari
My first safari (3 different national parks from September 13th to September 18th, 2023) became a wonderful and unforgettable experience thanks to the friendly Joseph.
Thanks to his experience and commitment, we were always in the right place at the right time
Place to often discover and observe the animals up close.
In addition, he almost always had an answer to our many questions.
I always felt good and safe.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable safari
We had a fantastic experience, we visited the 4 most beautiful parks in Tanzania and admired many animals!
The organization was excellent, from booking to the end of our holiday.
Eric was always available and also helped us organize our stay in Zanzibar.
Our driver/guide Aziz, who speaks Italian, is a wonderful and prepared person.
We will certainly recommend it to all our friends who want to travel to Tanzania!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly planned and seamlessly executed.
Our experience with Alika was perfect from planning to execution. Stacy worked with us to curate a trip that met our wants, timeline, and of course budget. We had full faith going into the trip, and of course, were not disappointed. We went to N. Serengeti, C. Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Each had a different landscape to appreciate with abundant wildlife, and working with Stacy, we had different lodging experiences at each based on budget.
We were lucky enough to get Msangi as a guide, who has 28 years of experience and was once head of the association of guides in Tanzania for 8 years. He was an expert spotter, professional, and focused on getting us intimate experiences with wildlife rather than following the crowds of parked jeeps as many inexperienced guides may do. We saw almost all we wanted to see on the first day in N. Serengeti and the rest of the trip was almost all bonus!
Couldn't recommend Alika (Duma) enough! p.s., as a gay couple, we felt very supported by Alika.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari your with Aruni from Karibu
We booked a five day jeep safari of the Maasai Mara and some other local parks with Karibu Safari Tours.
After being collected from the airport and taken to Karibu's office in Nairobi, we were introduced to our guide, Aruni.
After some initial discussion and clarification of the accommodation that had been booked with Karibu we were on our way.
Aruni was very knowledgeable of the animals and their habitats, providing interesting insight as we travelled around each of the parks. Aruni was also well acquainted with the most likely places to find the big five, managing to show us four of the big five in action on the first day of safari and the fifth the next day, whilst also showing us many other animals each day.
We stayed in a tented camp in the Maasai Mara, close to the Maasai village which was also interesting. We booked to stay in a tented resort as this felt in keeping with the overall experience, however even the medium level of resort proved to be rather basic. This is not a critism of the resort as the standards seeme to be consistent. However, if you are more focused on the comfort rather than the authenticity of accommodation, a lodge may be a more appropriate choice.
The whole safari was a complete success thanks to Aruni, who proved to be an expert guide.
I throughly recommend both our tour operator, Kalibu, and our safari guide Aroni.
Thank you.
US
Trip of a lifetime
This was my wife's and my first time in Tanzania and first time doing a safari. Our experience surpassed all expectations thanks to the awesome job job done by Lion King Adventures and it's staff.
Pendo was our point of contact leading up to the trip and was quick to respond to our many questions and would send over clear sets of instructions/guides leading up to our trip that made our travels and preparation a smooth experience.
Our driver to and from the airport, Tumaini, was very friendly and a safe driver. He was very happy to teach us words in Swahili and give us information about Arusha and the various sights around.
Lastly, our safari guide Gilbert helped make our trip absolutely unforgettable. He is very friendly and happy to answer all the many questions we had about animals and Tanzania in general. He is an excellent driver navigating all the roads in the region and is incredibly knowledgeable about every single animal and about Tanzania and culture in general. He was also happy to give us Swahili lessons while we drove around. He is an excellent guide with a great eye for spotting animals and ensured that we saw everything we wanted to see on our trip. It's also very clear that he is passionate about the wildlife and was very respectful in making sure we didn't disturb the animals while we were viewing them.
I cannot recommend Lion Kind Adventures and it's staff enough - we had the trip of a lifetime thanks to them. Asante sana!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Imagine your perfect safari vacation and then put a cherry on top!
We just returned from our third trip to South Africa, arranged by Giltedge. First two were through our US travel agent, this last one we worked directly with Tamera at Giltedge. Since this was our third trip, we knew exactly what we wanted and a big part of that was working with Giltedge. As always, Giltedge took care of everything from the minute we landed in Johannesburg to the moment we boarded our flight home. Specifically we wanted to visit Victoria Falls and then an extended safari in Sabi Sands (Notten' Bush Camp). She provided options for Victoria Falls and even got us the cottage we wanted at Notten's. When she asked if I wanted her to make my flights, as a retired road warrior, I graciously declined, as I have a fistful of status with my regular airline. She replied, "You don't even want to see a price?" I responded, "Well it won't likely change, but what do I have to lose?" She was able to save me money for business class over what I could have done for myself in economy plus. Having worked with Giltedge before, I knew what I would get. With the exception of one phone call, we handled the entire thing over email. I cannot finish this review without a word about Notten's Bush Camp. If you are looking for an intimate, family-like experience, Notten's is worth considering. All the conveniences of home, but with a real emersion into the bush. We saw the big five on our very first day, with a chetah added-in. By the time you leave, you will feel a part of their family and your traveling companions added-in. Go with Giltedge. They can help you plan the trip of your dreams.