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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nadzua was very responsive and the safari was great
Great safari, responsive staff, amazing value for the price.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best ever life experience of Zumbe Safari.
Hi Folks,
Zumbe is the best wildlife safari operator in Tanzania with an immense laudation!!!. I went to Tanzania with zero knowledge and with whatever attitude. However, the Safari experience and friendship I got from my Zumbe Safari staffs and Tour operator was amazing. They very nice and friendly people who are ready to work with you. They made my stay pleasant,enjoyable and memorable. The hospitality and outgoing personality of Sammy, his brother and Co-owner( forgive me forgot your name) made me feel that they are my brothers from another mother. much nice things to say about these people ......
The Safari operator name was Gervas, he was such amicable person with great sense of humor, excellent driving skill, great sense of locating the wild animal, smooth driver and full of patience. I did three gaming reserve and they are allllllll awesome!!!.
Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. They are all great gaming reserve that I saw a lot of wild life and had great experience. My recommendations, if you are focusing on Elephants got to Tarangire, if you like bird watching lake Manyar and the heavenly Ngorongoro crater has it all collections as a GOD's reserve. Many beautiful and priceless picture and memory from these places that I am gonna post it in my future website.
AND YES YOU WILL HAVE ONCE YOUR LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE WITH ZUMBE SAFARI OWNERS AND OPERATOR AT A REASONABLE AND COMPETTIVE PRICE(VERY AFFORDABLE). YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT PERIOD!!!
I will have my review in google and tripadvisor for sure..
Henok Tekle
[email protected]
Atlanta.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 50th birthday celebration!! Fantastic safari trip to S.Africa/Namibia
I worked with Tanya Drummond. She was very communicative, with loads of helpful advice, having stayed at many of the safari resorts we discussed. I was traveling to Africa for the first time and Tanya's knowledge as a local was invaluable to me. I think I underestimated the enormity of the continent, but Tanya helped me arrange a trip that got me where I wanted to go in a non-taxing manner. The quality of the accommodations was superb and the level of detail Tanya provided to me leading up to the trip were top notch. We communicated for almost a year before my husband and I actually departed. Tanya checked in with me both by email and phone a few times once the trip was underway to make sure everything was going smoothly. I really appreciated that, being so far from home. Giltedge took care of all necessary transfers to and from airports, hotels, etc. Drivers were always on time. The trip was not inexpensive, but it was well worth it, as everything proceeded seamlessly. I hope we can make it back to Africa sometime. I would definitely trust Giltedge again with our travel plans.
ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, perfect, lovely
We are two old ladies, made a last minute booking for a one week safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Easy. They were able to arrange everything within two days!
We had a very personal contact, they came to see us in the hotel to arrange all. We got a thorough information about the tour program, were asked for any special wishes. They even offered us the driver and car free of charge for one day to visit the central market of Arusha! Once on the way, everything was taken care of by our driver/guide Festo. He was accommodating, knowledgable, and always cool. Even before we knew what we wanted, he already offered it: coffee brake-very good soluble coffee-"P" stop :-), see the leopard, lunch picknick. He never imposed himself, but was there.
On the way to Manyara he offered us an extra tour and lunch in a local village, DO IT. The lunch is organized by the women's organisation, they do the work and benefit, delicious. We saw the fields, the orchards and visited the school, where the kids sang us Frere Jacque, seems to be as popular as Happy Birthday :-) Bring a big bag of sweets or pens and crayons or something with you, they are so happy. Class is about 40 children.
The tented camps =medium range, Tortilis chain, were lovely. Everything was in order, mosquito nets, zippers, no fail. They arrange the schedule according to the needs of the safari tour. When do you want your hot shower? At 6:30? One of the Tanzanians climbs a ladder outside of your tank, pours the hot water in, and shouts "ready hot shower!" and there you go. Lovely. Have you ever heard lions roaring near you, very near you, at night?
We stayed in Tortilis Lake Manyara 1 night, Serengeti Tortilis Camp 2 nights and Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp 1 night. Amazing, what they can put together for lodging, food, drinks and warm welcome in the middle of nowhere. Such lovely people.
The jeep was in very good order, very "comfortable", if you can call that a jeep on a track, always cleaned and well maintained, cool box, WLAN!!!in the middle of nowhere, charger for mobiles, The Works.
The girls from Easy Travel were always in contact with the guide to know, if everything was ok. Our guide was a lot in contact with his friends, the other guides no matter which tour operator, to know, if there was anything special to see. That is how we once arrived at as site, where a Cheetah was hurt through some kind of accident. The National Park Cheetah specialists arrived in short time to take care of the animal. Seems, they have an excellent veterinary hospital.
They do not offer the "See how the Masai live" excursion any more, for a good reason, naaa, don't want it.
Ngorongoro is one of the Wonders of the World. Paradise lost. All different animals living together and supplying each other, if you understand what I mean. Just so great. Festo, our guide, showed us the best places, he has more than 12 years of experience, you be sure to want that.
And, and, and,.... Coming back to Arusha, de-briefing with the girls from Easy Travel office. Agreeable as always.
We had another bad experience with another company before, so we can really, and happily recommend Easy Travel, they are SUCH professionals, aside of being lovely people.
After this we went diving in Pemba and Mafia.
Have any questions?
You are free to ask me,
a very happy
LISA
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding customer service, superior guide
When you deal with Beacon, you have the rare opportunity to deal directly with the owner--Robert. He was prompt, patient and deliberate in all our conversations. He went the extra mile with being flexible to accommodate our schedules and put together a perfect safari experience in three national parks making each safari incrementally better. Our hotel accommodations were exceptional and the food was so good.
Our guide, Antony, was superior in his skills, demeanor and knowledge. I told Antony he has the eyes of an eagle, the heart of a lion and the memory of an elephant. Not only did we see all of the big five, but we were often the first on the scene. We saw two lion kills within minutes of their occurrences. We were a few yards from 5 cheetahs and a leopard. We were so close to animals and he was do good about putting up in perfect positions to secure outstanding photographs. The other guides were constantly asking for his assistance. His skills are so exceptional he can find animals others were driving by. He tried so hard to please us and make our experience a once in the lifetime event. It was. The depth of his knowledge is so vast. He will give you facts with stories that only a seasoned professional who loves his job can give. When he doesn't know the answer, he will admit it and promise to get back to you with the correct answer. If you want the best safari--go with Beacon. If you want one the top guides in Kenya--ask for Antony. Our family will love and cherish the fun and excitement for the rest of our lives.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good taking care to customers
We very impressed and happy with Australken tours. Good and clear communications. And Simon who the one take is for game drive. He very politel , generous while driving and the best part he knows where to take us to see Big fives. He knows the way around. We are very please and happy this experience .
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mugenyi Bob is honest, entertaining, and a very competant driver. We loved his guuide services.
Bob took us to Murchison Falls. and National Park. As a driver, he excells in service. He sized us up and tailored the tour to our interests (photography) (Animals) and our age and physical abilities. He then took great care that we had fun. We felt safe and wonderfully entertained. Bob taught us about the animals, the culture, the history and answered our questions without hesitation. He worked well with the park guide we hired. We had an awesome tour. He also helped us with currency exchange and watched that we were not taken advantage of in purchases. Bob has a great knowledge of all the National Parks and we enjoyed his teaching. He is totally trustworthy.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari experience with Antony!
My family and I went on a 6 day safari through Beacon, and we only have great things to say about the experience! Beacon was helpful and flexible with us during the booking process, and our guide, Antony was excellent. I went on safari with another company recently, and the guide did not even begin to compare to Antony. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient. I highly recommend Beacon and suggest you request Antony as your guide!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara trip with Arony
The Masai Mara safari trip with our driver-cum-guide, Arony, was an excellent experience. We strongly feel Arony went above and beyond what was required, to make this a very enjoyable and memorable trip. It was obvious that he was not doing something just for a living, or a paycheck, but Arony was passionate about his responsibilities/role of taking us around, and providing us an outstanding safari experience. He was always alert, and constantly on the wireless communication system, regarding the sightings of the animals, and would immediately make adjustments to go to the relevant locations, and in time, for us to catch a glimpse of lions, cheetahs, elephants, the only leopard we could see, and other animals. Arony was also very knowledgeable about various aspects of the safari experience, and was always eager, and clear in his communications. The tented accommodation was modest, and so were the meals, but we were OK with the adequate nature of that, given the remote location of the safari park and the environment. (The accommodation is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 stars.)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Richard and Allen created and guided us through 2 weeks of unforgettable experiences.
All of our questions and queries were answered promptly and accurately, and that was before we made our booking. We had lots of questions in the weeks running up to our departure - and nothing was too much for them to bother answering.
We are hugely thankful to Shoebill Safaris for organising and guiding us around an amazing 2 week trip in Uganda. Weeks later we are all still smiling at our memories. Apart from the birding our highlights were the gorillas and leopards - things to remember forever. I remember how delighted we were with the birds we saw in the botanical gardens on our first day - we had no idea what was to come. RIchard can literally charm the birds from the trees. Every day there was something new an wonderful to smile at.
Our accommodation was beautiful - the lodges clean and tidy - all vey different experiences, serving delicious food. 4 of us travelled and no upset tummies.
We will definitely be back. Thank you