50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just phenomenal
When choosing the company for climbing Kilimanjaro we were also considering some more budget options, however eventually we were very happy that we were climbing with Kanje grand tours. The difference in pricing is visible on the Mount when you see how other climbers struggle compared to you.
Starting from the airport team Kanje provided excellent services.
My husband and I were taking a private 7 days climb via lemosho route, our guides were very nice guys Wille and Deus. The trekking was very interesting, at first, we were going through rainforests, starting from the third day we witnessed the picturesque landscapes of the high altitude tundra, which were soon replaced by the unforgettable Lunar-Martian desert landscapes.
The team was very professional! We did not expect such a level of service on the Mountain. The meals were really great, rich and varied. The guides were helpful and very caring – they checked our medical condition twice a day using oxymeters and were checking our lungs and overall state of health. The tents and all the equipment was almost brand-new and we were sleeping on 3-inch thick matrasses!
The final summiting night was the most memorable and mind-blowing experience. Our guides helped us to conquer the Uhuru peak successfully and escorted us inside the crater to see the Kilimanjaro glaciers. Thank you Wille and Deus! Thank you Kanje grand tours for making our Kilimanjaro dream come true!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation, incredible service & amazing staff
We did a 2-day Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro before our Kilimanjaro expedition. The company services are amaizing, they are so caring and they ensure great security at all times when taking tours. The communication with Innocent was amaizing he was always of a great help to us.
I recommend kanje grand tours to all travelers.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is an industrious , diligent , attentive and a supportive employee.
Hy everyone!
My review about Jorado safaris is that when we visited kenya, for a week everything was organised by Jorado Safaris and well planned,generally everything went very well.
We visited Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru,Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha.we saw lots of Animals including lions mainly due to our driver charles.His driving skills in sometimes ,difficult conditions were the object of our admiration.Always helpful and friendly.
Thankyou Jorado safaris for the exciting experience,see you Again.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fraud, stole 200€ from me. Police is involved.
I booked a hike in Bwindi, he quoted me $450. We agreed that I would pay a deposit of 200€ and then the rest would be “paid on the day of the hike”. Too bad the guy the company sent who was supposed to pay the park fees/guide didn’t actually have enough money and he only had cash (UWA does not accept cash). The guy there told me he would refund me the deposit after the hike, as I had to pay the entire sum myself on the spot despite the early booking. His boss then refused to refund me the deposit, claiming that I told him we were “EAC citizens”, even if I have the messages showing I told him we were “EAC residents”. He also claims we didn’t pay the full amount, which is true but we again we had agreed I would pay the rest ”the day of the hike”. And regardless, even if I had paid him everything in advance, we would have not been able to do the hike anyways because he made a mistake thinking we were “EAC citizens” instead of “EAC residents” and the guy he sent only had cash and UWA does not accept cash. I filed a police report and the Ugandan police said they will arrest him, let’s see.
Other than completely incompetent, he’s also dishonest and a brazen liar.
P.S: I told him I was ready to pay his services (meaning help on WhatsApp how the hike worked and the fact that a guy showed up at the hotel and went with us to the UWA HQ) regardless of all the mistakes, but he simply decided to take the 200€ that were supposed to pay the park fees/guide while he did not pay a single cent. This is malicious fraud, simple as that.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Adventure!
I did the 4 days Safari with Suricata. It was from day 1 to day 4 an unforgettable adventure! Suricata and specially our guide Mandela did everything to make this a great experience! We saw unbelievable moments like lions hunting an african buffalo. I am happy that I did it with Suricata. Absolute recommendation!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream holiday
We travelled to Tanzania un August 2023 . We chose Kiwoito Africa Ssfaris agency after reading many very positive reviews on the internet. Charles, the manager of the agency, was of great help in organizing this trip. He is very responsive, by email or whats app. He was also very understanding and patient, especially when I had problems transferring the deposit.
I was also aware of the fact that this agency is engaged in humanitarian actions at the local level.
We climbed Kilimanjaro over 6 days (Machame). Our team composed of a guide, 1 assistant guide, 1 cook and 7 porters was exceptional from start to finish. The meals were delicious, balanced, varied and very generous. The atmosphere at the camp was always very joyful and encouraging. Our guide Sébastien spoke French. Our assistant guide Henry spoke English. Thanks to them, their seriousness and their encouragement, we reached the summit without problem.
We continued with 6 days of safari. Our guide Festo was amazing. We saw so many animals!! Festo is truly passionate about his job and shared lots of information with us about animals. It was very enriching. We were accommodated in mid-range. The accommodations were exceptional, especially the nights spent camping in the parks. The lunch meals were also plentiful, very good.
In conclusion, if I had to go back to Tanzania, I would contact Kiwoito again. Do not hesitate, the seriousness of this agency, its commitment to humanitarian aid, the choices of their guides/other service providers, the responsiveness, and the quality of the service is impeccable.
Asante sana Kiwoito!!!!!!!!!!!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari experience we could have wished for
We booked a 6-days private safari trip with Zohar for our wedding anniversary and it was just perfect. Like many others, we read the reviews before booking the trip, and were a bit skeptical about 5* reviews only - but if we could, we would give them 6*!The whole Zohar team made our trip a holiday of a lifetime.
There are several reasons why Zohar made our while experience so memorable:
1. The professional consultation prior to the trip: Lilian and her team were incredibly responsive and provided every detailed information needed to plan for a safari trip. They shared suggestions of accommodations and safari routes and were more than open to adapt to our wishes where needed. Once the trip was booked, they for example sent to us packing lists and created a Whatsapp group where we could ask any last questions.
2. The warm welcome at arrival: we arrived late at night at Kilimanjaro airport and were picked up by the guide that would drive us the whole trip. After a short sleep, we met with Lilian and the driver in the morning to have a briefing about the trip and discussing any last details. This was very helpful to ask any final questions before the safari started and gave a personal touch to meet the owner of Zohar.
3. The car and equipment: our car was of very high standard and incredibly comfortable. It was covered with leather through majority of the car so you would not hit your head when suddenly standing up to spot an animal. In addition, Zohar provided us with customized water bottles, snacks and even coca cola in a fridge that was part of the car. On the downside, the car was so comfortable, that we couldn‘t fully appreciate the free African massage on bumpy roads ;)
4. The safari tour guide: we believe we got the best safari guide ever! His name was Solomon and he was just amazing. He knew all the national parks we drove through by heart - while you may think this is normal, it is not. He knew all the hidden paths where we at times did not meet other cars for hours. He took it as a challenge to find all animals for us and he made it possible. We saw the big 5, we saw baby lions, we saw the great migration river crossing and most of that without any other cars (of course the great migration crossing is always busy). He drove also super secure and made us feel really safe. If you can, try to get Solomon as your driver for the trip! You really won‘t regret it.
5. The breakfast / lunch / dinner: we mostly took breakfast and lunch with us during the game drive which was the best idea of Solomon. Solomon found the best breakfast and lunch spots for us that were safe and gave you amazing views of the parks while enjoying your food. All the food prepared by the lodges was delicious and we never had any tummy issues.
6. The accommodations: you could feel that the lodges we stayed in were very well selected by the Zohar team. All lodges were located super well and of very high standards. Clean, warm water, good food and service.
7. The personal touch: given it was our wedding anniversary, the Zohar team tried to make the trip as unique as possible. We believe they do it for every trip, but we especially felt it for our occasion. Some lodges prepared cakes for us and the Zohar team even gave us a customized bottle of sparkles on our last lunch. So amazing!
8. Staying in touch: after our safari, we went to Zanzibar. We booked the trip to Zanzibar privately, however, Solomon still drove us to the airport, where another Zohar representative met us for a debrief. They even helped us with check in and bag drop! And after we left, Zohar team still regularly checked in with us to make sure we are safe and having a good time. Overall, we always had a feeling that Zohar team would go above and beyond for you.
If we would ever come back for a safari in Tanzania, we would choose Zohar again. If you are looking for a unique experience with safari guides that show you the nature and animals off the beaten paths - and show you the real Tanzanian nature - then we definitely recommend Zohar.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable and experienced
It has been an unforgettable experience to trek mountain gorillas and go on a game drive looking for lions. Everything that I have experienced has been at the best level of quality and adventures.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Group Safari experience
Had an incredible time with Suracata on our recent group Safari. Very lucky to have our amazing driver Rocky and a fun group of people on our 5 day tour - an excellent itinerary from Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Parks & the Ngorogoro Crater. Rocky did absolutely everything to make our trip memorable and fun. We were really lucky to see all of the Big Five, loads of Giraffe, Lions and Elephants up close, and a bunch of rare finds in Serengeti too - a Wild Dog, a Serval Cat… and literally a hundred Hippos. Just incredible. The accommodation exceeded our expectations again and again, the food was all really nice… Teally good value for money in my opinion, am very happy with everything and can thoroughly recommend!
DE
Exceptional Trip !
I enjoyed the Safari trip so much ! Jack our guide and driver has been AMAZING! He is so experienced, super enthusiastic, always managed to get us to see different animals up close , was determined to make us see as many animals as possible, we saw at least 4 of the big fives ! He made sure we were always comfortable, well hydrated and having good time ! I really enjoyed the trip alot and the camp was nice ! The Massai village was also an interesting experience to have , great trip !