BD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization & communications with MangiEmpire Adventures Tanzania
We did a 5 days trip mid-range-Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Mayara. The organisation and communication with the office of MangiEMPIRE Safari was perfect and very easy. As we wanted to stay 3 nights in Serengeti (what we would suggest to everybody), the safari was customized easely and quickly according to our wishes special wishes. The Serengeti where we could see the "big migration of the wildebeests and the zebras" was definitely the highlight of the trip. We highly recommend this company to anyone. Our guide accompanied us and driver, which was a very pleasant company, showed us many sights and also took us off the beaten tracks.
AF
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolute best safari experience!
We wanted to thank Soul of Tanzania and our incredible guide for an unforgettable 4-days safari in Northern Tanzania! As a couple, we felt comfortable and well cared for the entire time. With our guide’s knowledge and experience, we were able to go directly to the best locations at the best time of day for wildlife viewing. The big animals were numerous and spectacular, but he took us beyond the Big 5 and was able to help us identify nearly 100 bird species as well! On the way he was entertaining us happily and helped fixing our logistical problems. For example, I left my camera battery charger behind at the hotel in Arusha. They had another company car pick it up and deliver it to us on safari the next day! Huge thanks to MangiEmpire Tours and our elite guide for making our trip 5 stars. I highly recommend this conservation-minded, experts and top company.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second time booking with Rose Hipwood
This is my second adventure organized by Rose through the Luxury Safari Company. Three years ago, we had an amazing trip in Zambia and Mozambique. We are now crossing the Atlantic to upstate New York after 10 days in Kenya and Zanzibar. Rose helped choose the destinations and camps and I must say we loved it just as much as 3 years ago. This time we took our neighbors who have never been over seas. They were absolutely blown away. The animal sightings were unreal despite the abnormal heavy rain and tall grass. Unbelievably, we saw the big five in first 6 hours of arrival including a pumba kill by two lionesses. Only through the skill of our guides Anthony and Moses at Salas camp did we have the chance to see this. Rose knows where to send clients. How often do you beg the chef in a wilderness camp to share his recipes??? Amazing. Kilindi in north Zanzibar was exceptionally private. Ask Chef Francois for a sample of the turmeric ice cream--I can't believe I am saying this but perhaps best flavor I have ever tasted. Earl grey white chocolate was a close second while chili mango sorbet tied with lemongrass sorbet for third. I will admit that I was concerned about a tour operator outside the US three years ago. I saw a review that said "In Rose we trust". Our last minute SafariAir flight cancellation was immediately fixed by Rose before I could even call her. Enough said.
Andrew W. Syracuse NY
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
Everything was just great, from the Safari tour organization to all the assistance provided by Cat and Carmen, from Wayfairer! We strongly recommend Wayfairer and will definitelly travel with tem again!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cannot praise the Wayfairer team enough
The experience we had from Wayfairer was nothing short of first-class.
Yes, the places we stayed and visited were exceptional, however it is important to distinguish between these and the services that were provided by Wayfairer in terms of putting together our trip; this is a review of Wayfairer as a travel agent.
The sales process was pleasant and pushy like some of the others. They took time to understand our goals from this trip and were happy to offer ideas as well as match our needs.
Their choice of local partners (a critical part of the trip; things like safari guide, transfers etc.) was everything we could have hoped for and more, the best service and experience we have ever had. Everything just worked.
Communication was excellent throughout the process.
Even while we were on our trip they were able and happy to answer queries via their Concierge.
We will be using them again and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very wonderful. Both simon and especially Robert where amazing
Communication was great and the guides went above and beyond. Robert was extremely professional with a great understanding of the English language and made the trip a breeze. I cannot speak highly enough of Robert. His expertise and general knowledge of Kenya, animals, sports and all other areas was amazing.
FR
Oscar and Laura made us feel very special . The safari excellant , our expectations were fufilled
Once we had booked the operator took good care of us , communications were good , timing was perfect . The safari was our first and it lived up to and above our expectations . Our guide was very knowlegable and answered every question with precision . The lunchtime break was extremely good , we really felt very cared for .
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A hands on, flexible and professional agency
A few months ago I contacted Luciano Tours and Travels for an upcoming group trip of 23 people traveling to Livingstone, Zambia. The challenge was that this was not your typical group but a fun and adventurous group that wanted to maximize their stay completely. From the moment the group they landed to the moment we left, we needed some action. I had some ideas of what I wanted to do with the group and decided to work with Luciano who efficiently worked with me to put the ideas in action. With the help of their input, expertise and local awareness on what's possible and not in Livingstone, the agenda ended up being one of the absolute best. Not only did they work hard to facilitate the ideas, but Luciano Travels was very flexible as well. We had some last minute decisions/changes and last minute transfers booked and they solved it all within a few minutes. The flexibility they have is outstanding, especially for a group. Not only was also the communication between us and Luciano perfect from day one, but they were also on site 24/7 to make sure everything worked smoothly. Could not recommend them enough! A big thank you to Shadrick, Vera, Thomas, Jason and the entire team!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice responsible tailor-made 9 days safari
Mwanje and Image met all our expectations for the organization of our private safari outside of conventional and overly touristy hotels. Our itinerary allowed us to discover the wild life of Kenya and to appreciate the kindness of its inhabitants in a calm and privileged setting. Nice detail: the warm welcome at the airport by Mwanje, the owner of the agency, before leaving directly with our super driver for 9 days, James, very friendly and dedicated. The quality of the guide is very important for a successful safari, as is the location of the camps in or near the parks. The iconic and essential Landcruiser was included directly in our package, a real plus. We chose a 9-day safari rather than a 5-day + beach, a choice that we really did not regret, time flies very quickly in these unusual landscapes. We directly booked our plane tickets.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Tour
The experience that we had in safari with Fur Tours was really great. Noel was so kind and helpful from the beginning to the end. Our tour guide Imanuel was a great person. Thanks to his 11 years of Safari experience we always were at the right place at the right time. We could see Big Five!
We bought a mid-range tour and we thought that the lodges would not be so confortable but the places where we stayed including the tented lodges were amazing. The service was always perfect, it made us feel like in a five stars hotel. It was all great. By the way, the personal of the Tloma Lodge celebrated my birthday in a really very special way! Thanks eveybody for every single moment! We will come back!