RU
Perfect Safari with JT!
The journey has been wonderful! Thanks to Julius who organized everything perfectly! We had the best guide Abdul - polite, attentive, funny and supportive. We spent 10 days on safari, traveling from park to park. All accommodation was excellent, no complaints.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most beautiful place to Start the new year
Petra advised us personally, uncomplicated and with her great travel experience. She was flexibel to our individuell wishes und always available for us.
A wonderful season to be in Namibia and Botsuana and start the new year!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A flawless, unforgettable adventure
Me and my wife did a 2 day safari with Qualified Tours Tanzania from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. We enjoyed every minute of it! We were on our honeymoon, and the tour operator even suprised us with a "Just married" car logo. It was so nice to see this on arrival. Our guide was Lameck, who told us a lot of information about the animals and the parks, but we also learned many things from him about the history of the areas we visited. Both our guide and the tour operator went above and beyond to make sure we have the maximum game viewing opportunities and time in both parks, which is really important on a short safari like this, but we never felt like we were rushing. Lameck our fantastic guide always made sure that we also have enough time to rest and to make photos. We saw all the iconic animals on our safari except leopard and cheetah. We even saw rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater with binoculars. Tip: if you go on a safari make sure you bring binoculars! Our best moments was seeing herds of elephants up close in Tarangire with one herd crossing the road just behind our jeep. Seeing the beatiful landscape of the Ngorongoro Crater and the crazy numbers of animals on the crater floor was also breathtaking. The accomodation at Hhando Coffee Lodge was fantastic, the staff, the room and the food was superb. This lodge is actually not inside the conservation area, but it is so close to the entrance of the Crater that you can reach it 10-15 minutes. This is a really important factor if you want to do an early morning start in the Crater. And the forests of Ngorongoro are also very close so you can hear some really cool sounds from your terrace at night. We even heard the whooping sound of hyenas at night which was fun, but dont worry they are far away! Wish we could have stay longer to explore this fantastic lodge a bit more. In summary i strongly recommend you both Qualified Tours Tanzania and our guide Lameck, we had a perfect experience. Wish we can do a longer safari with them in the future! Tip if you are on a holiday in Zanzibar and want to do a short 2 day safari: choose this tour, because you will see huge, guaranteed numbers of animals in these parks with the chance of seeing the Big Five, but you will also see the towns and beatiful landscapes of mainland Tanzania during your drive to the parks which was a nice experience for us in itself.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I can start saying that the Safari was simply amazing.
The trip was really well organized by the company Bison Safaris. They are reliable, always answering to our requests and needs. The organization was perfect and we think that was really good to see different parks (Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara).
All the accomodations were good, especially Ashnil in Masai Mara park. It was clean and really beautiful.
Last but not least, I say thank you again to our driver peter that was really nice to us. He made a lot of effort to let us see all the animals. He was always very friendly, professional and ready to explain everything.
Thank you again Bison Safaris for this amazing experience!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another incredible experience!
We have just returned from our 4 day safari in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. We had been on safari before in Tanzania Serengeti, so we had a rough idea of what it would be like. And we have to say we were not disappointed. It was another incredible experience that will forever remain in our hearts. Our guide Ali is a positive person and a cool dude. He managed to show us all the animals we wanted to see in such a short time. And even more, we managed to see a cheetah hunt (unsuccessful) and a lioness hunt that caught a piglet in front of our eyes. Also during the safari it was my husband's birthday and Ali gave us a nice surprise, during breakfast in the luxury hotel suddenly the song "Happy Birthday to you!" came on and the staff brought a delicious cake for my husband. It was very sweet and nice, of course Ali took care of it. We leave with fond memories and with cool photos and videos that we will revisit many more times. Thank you very much Lenchada Safaris and all the best to you!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
David Forbes is a knowledgeable and engaging guide, with knowledge of both birds and game.
The opportunity to visit a nature reserve with David Forbes was a particular pleasure as he is deeply interested and knowledgeable not only in the birds and animals that live there, but also concerned for their welfare in terms of the management of the reserve. Being a photographer himself, he is willing to be at a site for considerable lengths of time in order to allow his guests to be able to take photographs of birds or creatures in the veld. He is also a reliable and deft driver, an asset both in the reserves and out of it.
Forbes is also an interesting fireside companion not only because of his interest in the history and politics of the country, but also his own involvement as an activist and film-maker. He has spent twenty-five years photographing among the Ndebele people, for whom he has a great respect and love. He is also a graphic artist, and so has an interest in the arts, as well as a commitment to the learning and teaching of languages. He is thus an engaging host both in the veld and in the camp.
Elizabeth
Johannesburg
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely worth it
My experience with my family, a 9 days -long tour of lake Nakuru reserve, maasai mara and Amboseli national park was superb. The organization of the tour and the accommodations were excellent and the meals, superb. The guides, were enormously knowledgeable, did a wonderful job of sharing their knowledge, and were charming companions, as well. And not forgetting the drivers.. very reliable, punctual and had clean cars..
Kudos African Bush Cats
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a great time and everything was well organized.
We had an amazing time in Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. John organized all very well and our driver Steven was perfect. We highly recommend choosing CKC Tours and Travel.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari Tour!
This was a last minute trip for me but it was not difficult at all. They responded in a very timely manner and was able to personalize my schedule and was very accommodating. From the moment that I arrived in JRO Airport, everything was all set up and flawless. I did not have to worry about anything. My tour guide Andrew and chef Moshi were amazing! They were very friendly, informative, fun and very helpful. They made my experience even better and others in the same tour would also agree. Not only were they very well experienced but also prioritized safety as well. Moshi is a great cook and every meal was very delicious that I was looking forward to every meal. Andrew is a very experience guide and he has so much knowledge of the animals and their behaviours that he was always able to get us the best views. They are very passionate with what they do. And on my last day of my stay in Tanzania, tour rep even came to my accommodation to check up on me to make sure everything was great. It was an unbelievable experience and if paired with Andrew and Moshi, I can guarantee it will be the best experience.
I would definitely recommend booking with this tour group!
Thank you guys for amazing trip that I will never forget!
Asante Sana!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
David Forbes is extremely insightful,knowledgable and passionate about his guiding.
David was instrumental in giving me a real insight into the Ndebele people. His knowledge and passion about the people, their history and their art was evident from the very beginning. His connection allowed us access I don't think I could have gotten through another tour. David's background in filmmaking gives him an advantage over other tour operators because of how he researches the locations. He looks at the subject, location, or event with a photographer's eye, and the curiosity of a producer and writer, allowing him to give his clients a unique and special experience.