DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super organization and great experiences
Super organization. From the pickup to the transfer to the airport everything went smoothly. We made a 4 day safari and saw all the animals. It was very impressive and our guide Max has given great effort. We would book again with Suricata Safari
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You get what you pay for
Me and my friend went for the month of September. We chose the budget safari. They provided with lodging and food. The lodging at times did not have hot water, Wi-Fi, or lights. The food that they served were repetitive and nothing to really write home about. I was hoping to get some food that I could say was Kenyan so I could learn about the culture, but it was nothing like that. Like for example, we got mashed potatoes, some vegetables and pasta.
I must say though that the driver was very good and that we get to see a lot of animals. We’ve seen the Big Five. He was accommodating.
Everyone was very nice to us including drivers from other safari. Although, at the end of the Safari, there was a driver from another group that came to our group and was verbally aggressive and disrespectful. And to top it off? We didn’t get to finish the Safari with our driver. It left a bad taste in the mouth.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
We booked the 2 days Safari in Pilanesberg Park
The transport with our driver Arnold was fantastic, he is a great guy and very respectfull
We did enough breaks an the experience of the safaris was amazing. The Lodge was also very nice. We really recommend this tour
Thank you Arnold for your time
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an amazing experience!
We booked the 2 days Safari in Pilanesberg Park.
The transport with our driver Arnold was fantastic, he is a very nice guy and everything was perfectly organized!
We had enough breaks and the experience of the safaris was simply amazing. The Bakabung Lodge was also very nice. We really recommend this tour.
Thank you Arnold for your time!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant is the Best!
Absolutely wonderful experience with Brilliant Safaris - from the first moment of communication about the planning for the trip to the last day of the safari.
I began my planning for our safari with another well-known Tanzania-based safari company but was utterly dissatisfied with the interaction, so decided to reach out to a few others, Brilliant included. Julieth Wilfred from Brilliant responded to me immediately and I knew right away I had found the right person and company to help me plan our trip. Julieth promptly set up a What's App chat between us, listened to my requirement/requests and met each with courtesy and helpful advice. I appreciated her suggested itinerary and accommodations and when I asked for any modification, she gladly and without hesitation adjusted them as desired. From our first chat, to the day we arrived in Tanzania, Julieth was always available - day or night - and every question or query was greeted with a prompt and friendly response. All of the safari lodges and camps she booked for us were wonderful - exceeding all of our expectations. In addition, Julieth noted that we would be celebrating our 25th anniversary on the trip and arranged a surprise private and romantic dinner on the deck of our tent one night - very touching and appreciated.
I must also make mention of our tremendous safari guide, Joshua Wilfred (no relation!) - from the first moment he met us at the Kilimanjaro airport on our arrival to the final moment after he dropped us back at the airport for our departure, Joshua was most gracious, friendly and knowledgeable. With his easygoing nature, extraordinary animal tracking skills and phenomenal driving abilities, my wife and I considered ourselves extremely fortunate to have Joshua as our partner during this trip. He made sure we saw the "Big 5", made our way through the cities, villages, countryside and parks safely and was a perfect match for our many questions with his encyclopedic knowledge of Tanzania, its people and its wildlife.
Please do not allow Brilliant's lower profile amongst Tanzania's many safari companies to dissuade you in the least from choosing them. The fact is that you will benefit from the personal and customized experience all the more for it.
Thank you Julieth and Joshua for the trip and experience of a lifetime - one we will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were fantastic!!
The whole team at Viva Safaris was absolutely amazing! They made everything so easy from start to finish. All of our guides were fantastic trackers and spotters and we got to see so much! The food was great and the accommodation was clean. I would definitely recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Every single day was a highlight
Sedrick was quick to respond back when I first got in touch way back in 2020, and helped me to tailor an itinerary to my needs. Of course, 2020 didn't pan out so well and I ended up needing to cancel my trip due to travel restrictions, so was very grateful when Sedrick honoured my deposit, no questions asked, a full three years later!
The tour itself was INCREDIBLE. We did an 11 day trip through Uganda, covering many of the main regions. I'm not exaggerating when I say that every single day of the trip was a highlight - and I say this as someone who has done a few safari trips before (SA, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana).
Our guide, Darius, was down to earth, friendly and welcoming, and a great person to spend the trip with. We enjoyed chatting to him and learning about life in Uganda as well as the the sites we visited. Not only did he have comprehensive knowledge about both the animals and birds (including prior experience working at some of the national parks), but he clearly made an effort to focus on what we were interested in. I can't believe how good his eyesight was. For example, Darius spotted a leopard about 100m off the road in a cactus tree which I struggled to even find with binoculars. We were the only car of many driving along that main tarmac road that stopped to take a closer look!
We loved exploring Uganda, and it was completely different to anywhere else I've been (even neighbouring Kenya) in terms of landscapes, wildlife and culture. The chimp and gorilla tracking were the focal point for me and didn't disappoint - I'm still looking back though those photos often to relive those experiences. There is absolutely nothing like it.
On the accommodation side, each place was fantastic and unique in its own way, from an island in a lake to a lodge where elephants wander past in front of you as you have a drink at the end of the day. Similarly, the food was a consistently high standard. Neither of us got sick at any point, although we met people on other tours who had, so probably best to bring some precautionary meds in case.
Overall, this was the trip of a lifetime - I would unreservedly recommend Ngoni to anyone looking to visit Uganda. And if you're not specifically looking to visit Uganda... Maybe reconsider, it's really worth bumping to the top of your list!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of a Lifetime Thanks to Easy Travel and Herry!
It has been a dream of mine to go on safari in Africa and visit my sixth continent. When my adult son invited me to go with him on safari in Tanzania, I was thrilled! I began doing research and found the amazing reviews of the Classic Tanzania trip with Easy Travel. When my son and I travel together, I usually do all the planning from scratch, but it was glorious to be able to put everything into Easy Travel’s hands and just show up. Voice, the office manager, was there to answer questions I had.
Our delightful guide, Herry, met us at the airport and entertained us with lots of information and stories on the way to Arusha. Because of hearing issues, I missed some of the stories so the next day, I requested to sit in the front seat with him, and he graciously moved all of his equipment so that I could be closer.
Herry’s concern for my well-being continued throughout the trip as I dealt with daily stomach issues which often caused us to delay our plans. He encouraged me to see a doctor in a local hospital and waited patiently with me for several hours until I could be seen. He never made me feel like I was an inconvenience and I appreciated his genuine concern.
The safari was everything I could hope for and I didn’t even have to do all the work! It included amazing places to stay from the hotel in Arusha to the Tortilis camp sites which welcomed us like family. The three campsites with delicious food and comfortable en suite tents were well above the basics of camping in my youth. This was particularly important to me as a senior citizen.
Like everyone on safari, I wanted to see the animals, but I was particularly interested in seeing as many African birds as possible. When Herry found out about my interest, he took me to a place where I could purchase a bird checklist and each day he enthusiastically helped me locate birds (final count almost one hundred species) and used his personal bird guide books to help me with my identification.
I could go on and on about all the things that we saw and did, but what stands out to me is how absolutely happy I was in spite of my stomach issues. This was a trip of a lifetime, thanks to Easy Travel and Herry! Asante sana!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Anna is Amazing
My husband, Marc, wanted to see the mountain gorillas. We began planning a trip to Rwanda and Uganda with one tour company, then got lucky and found Anna, who made our dream trip a reality. She stayed in contact with us throughout the planning process, was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and needs, and went out of her way to make sure we knew we were in good hands. She helped us plan a wonderful and varied itinerary, paired us with the most exceptional guide, Kenneth Muhindi, a star in his own right, and stayed in touch during our travels to make sure all was going well. We felt completely safe and utterly pampered throughout our visit, and Anna saved us so much money compared to the rates quoted by the first tour company that we were able to include a stay at one special accommodation we couldn’t have afforded any other way. Our trip was perfect—we still talk about how perfect it was—and we owe it all to Anna. My husband is now hankering to go on another safari, this time to Kenya, and he just said the other day, totally unprompted, “I want to plan it with Anna.” Me, too!
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Satisfying Serengeti Safari
I went with my mom on the Classic safari and had a great time with Herry as our guide. The man knows his stuff and works hard to make sure everything works and is on time. He also goes above and beyond when unfortunate things (sickness) happen to make sure you're ok. If you're a bird lover he is a must have guide. He knows all the birds in the area and will help you find them.
The Safari was a lot of fun and hit all of the major parks and spots to see the Big 5 and Ugly 5. The accommodations were wonderful and food was great. Who knew Glamping was so much fun! Overall I was very happy and enjoyed my trip a lot!
