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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!!
One of the most amazing experiences I've ever had!
Great Lake Expedition has an excellent team, great camping structure and wonderful food. The guide spoke very good English and I didn't, but he really made an effort to understand me not to mention solid knowledge of hiking at high altitudes. I went alone with the team and I felt super safe and welcomed by everyone, not to mention the care with both my health condition and little care (pampering) that makes all the difference. I highly recommend Great Lake Expedition.
CR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience EVER!
The 3 day Safari in Serengeti and NgoroNgoro was just perfect. The coordinafor Bartho since day 1 i made the enquiry he was super helpful. he picked me up at the airport and arrange every single detail for me. Our tour guide and driver, Andrew and the Cook Dhulla did a magnificent job.
Andrew's deep and profound knowledge of nature and animals its outstanding, beside the fact that he makes you feel like family. He let us know every single best-spotting-place for the animals and was very patient when it comes to wait just a bit more to see that animal!
On the other hand, Dhulla, the cook, made evry meal to perfection. All fresh ingredients, and nothing was pre cooked. He would be always in time for every meal and would brief us on the details of the menu.
Thank you Bartho, Andrew and Dhulla for making this experience a unique one and life-lasting one!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Enthusiastic and experienced
We thought our safari days were over after 5 trips in 8 years. Then last year we saw Clyde’s rather eloquent write-up on Zimbabwe. One quick enquiry to Tailormade Africa and we were on our way. Clyde’s enthusiasm and his love of the African bush convinced us. We started with a basic plan and Clyde helped us tweak it to perfection. His personal knowledge of the camps and operators is extensive and invaluable. There were Covid-related date changes during the year which Clyde dealt with very effectively. (Hint: keep checking airfares. We actually saved money by leaving 3 days earlier and spending 3 more days in Africa—Clyde adjusted to this change with an new schedule that was even better than the original.) We had a Covid glitch while we were there, but Clyde and his network of contacts had a sorted out before we even knew about it. They knew we didn’t go to the bush with our phones on. All in all we were in good hands from the beginning. We felt cared for without being pampered. Clyde spent the time to “get” us and tailored (Tailormade) an itinerary that worked for us.
The only other thing I can say to someone considering a safari with Tailormade Africa——DO IT!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life with Serengeti wakanda
We did a 4 day Safari in Tanzania. The experience has been incredible from start to finish. Communication with Bartho to plan the safari was perfect. It helps you absolutely in everything you need and responds to messages without delay.
The safari was excellent thanks to our guide, Andrew, and our chef, Dullah. Andrew is the best guide you can have: he knows facts about all the animals, he is funny, nice, he leaves you the time you need to take the photos and every day he explains the daily planning. And the safari got even better thanks to Dullah: every day he cooks you different, varied and tasty dishes. If you have any need for food they take it into account. Undoubtedly, during the Safari it is where I ate the best in Tanzania ... and especially if we compare it with all the other safari that had cold food and always the same.
In short, a wonderful experience that we will remember for a lifetime. We will definitely do a Safari with Serengeti Wakanda again!
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US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Experience
I had the opportunity to use Lappet Faced Safaris for my recent safari to Tanzania. The booking experience with Francisco was excellent. He was patient with my questions and very diligent and clear in the booking process. Once I arrived into Tanzania i was greeted by my guide Michael. My feeling were that he was the absolute best. We literally saw every animal and way more than what I expected to see. I thought it was awesome when Michael my guide, who does this for a living was also taking pictures of some of the most amazing experiences imaginable. Thank you Lappet Faced Safaris for this incredible experience!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BULL'S-EYE!!
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
Our trip to Kenya was an impulsive decision made by me and my husband. We went through many packages but happened to choose Martin's/Earthwing's tour package of 5 days safari (Also, after reading such great reviews). And I can say we really hit a bullseye!!
Trust him with your journey, and he will make sure you get to experience the best of Safari. He is amazing with his instincts and judgments and is very quick with his decision which is really important for Safari. We not only saw the BIG FIVE but also witnessed the great migration and much more wildlife. Martins's timing was perfect; he is really blessed with this!!! The stay he booked us with was equally fabulous. He has been around like a friend who looked out for us throughout our trip.
Every day was full of surprises. It has been quite an overwhelming and mind-blowing experience.
Martin is a very genuine, sweet, humble, and fun person. I wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Thanks a lot, Martin/Earthwing Tours, for making this a beautiful adventure for us.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw everything we could imagine and more!
We took a one day safari with a group of 18! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, hyena’s, hippos, crocodile’s, cheetahs, even saw a mother and baby Hippo!! At the end of the day we had the opportunity to visit a Masai village. I’m pretty sure we were their primary source of revenue but we still had a good time learning about their culture, touring their houses, and shopping their market.
Thank you for the memory of a lifetime.
AE
Native Africa- Perfect partner for Kenyan Safari experience
It was an absolute pleasure that I chose Native Africa Trails with our Tour guide as David for our trip to Masai Mara->Naivasha->Hell's Gate-> & Amboseli national Parks. David comes with his wealth of experience and knows his way around the national parks very well and is very informative about wildlife behavior. I got to see the Great migration crossing along with abundant wildlife spotting.
The team is very knowledgeable and can work along with you on your itinerary requirements. Their recommended accommodation such as Zebra Plains, Sopa Naivasha & Amboseli Serena were perfect and added to an amazing Safari experience.
I would definitely go for Native Africa Trails for future trips and highly recommend David and his team.
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful
The tents were nice with electricity provided we saw all sorts of animals
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with the great company and crew
Me and a friend did the 7 day Machame Route in mid-July 2021. It was a private tour, as we were the only clients, along with the 12 people in the crew (porters, chef, waiter, guide, 2nd guide and the "pilot" carrying the portable toilet). It was the most amazing experience! And we are very grateful for the crew for taking us up on the mountain.
We chose a mid-range company, to ensure that we did not get bland/basic food and cheap mattresses. By choosing a mid-range option, we knew we would get a good experience.
After some research, and talking to different companies, we chose Great Lake Expedition, as they are a part of the KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project), meaning that they will ensure a decent pay to the porters. Many low-budget companies will cut the wages for the porters to give you a cheaper price!
The communication with the office was very good, and Damsoni answered all of my many (and sometimes weird) questions. This made us feel very much sure that we would have a good experience with the company.
The hotel we stayed at before/after the climb was close to the office, and was really nice. A great pool (which we relaxed by the day after the climb), the food was tasty, and the rooftop was a nice place to take in the view over Moshi and listen to some music.
Our guides (Saidy and Elias) were a good mix of serious and funny, and we had a lot of good talks on the trails! The crew was really nice - but due to Covid-19 protocol, we didn't mingle as much as you would usually do on the trips. We has a good dialogue with the guides, and would discuss how to proceed.
The food was so tasty and plentiful! Thanx to the chef and Shabani, our friend and waiter!
We made it all the way to the top, and the view was amazing! Thank you again for making it possible :)
We would definitely recommend climbing Kilimanjaro with Great Lake Expedition - and we have already recommended them to our friends
