UA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-days Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
We enjoyed on a 4-day budget safari with Suricata Safaris. Search was at Safaribookings.com. We also read reviews on Tripadvisor. From five companies, Suricata Safaris was chosen. We were satisfied with the full service, which included two transfers (from airport and to airport), two nights (first and last) accommodation at Hotel in Arusha namely the safari and price for all this. Hillary answered all questions quickly and clearly. Everything was well organized throughout. We spent all nights in campsites announced in program, Food, which Benjamin prepared was always delicious and varied. National dishes were often prepared. Our guide and driver Lewis found, showed and told us all about animals. We saw whole big five. Living conditions in campsites were decent: wash, go to toilet, eat at the table, charge gadgets, use Wi-Fi, and in Mto Wa Mbu even relax in swimpool - no problem. We also really enjoyed walk through village, which Deo took us. It was very interesting and informative. Immersed in the life of the local population. We also visited the Maasai settlement, they showed us their colorful dances, Maasai life and their home. It also added unforgettable emotions and impressions.But of course the main on this safari were animals and there were plenty of them in all the national parks we visited. And this is Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. So: I would recommend Suricata Safaris for a budget safari
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH TANZANIA ROADSIDE EXPEDITION
We had such a great lifetime. The tour was very interesting, we visited several national parks (Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater), we had the chance to cross lots of lions, leopards, serval cats, tones of gnous and zebras during the great migration, hippos, elephants and so on.
Justin our guide was very nice, flexible and understanding. He has an amazing knowledge of the african wildlife. We became like friends. He's able to answer to any question. Moreover he gave us the opportunity of visiting a Maasai village.
Paul the owner of the company is really professional and helping for any inquiries we made (payment, choice of the hotels ...)
The hotels proposed by the company were absolutely perfect. (Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti, Oldeani Mountai Lodge, and Gran Melia). All the accomodations were comfortable and each hotel provided us meals for lunching during the game drive, snacks, drinks, meals.
We highly recommand them if you plan to book a tour in Tanzania. For sure we will go back there with them.
Thanks Paul & Justin for this incredible experience that we will never forget !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari experience, best experience in most reasonable price
Had an great safari experience, Joseph was very responsive in managing the travel plans and accomodoting the requests. The rate was very reasonable compared to other agents. Daniel (guide and driver) was very friendly and experienced to spot animals. Bike ride to Hells gate national park was the best part that I enjoyed where the animal could be spotted on the sideways while riding bike.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Laughter
For the trek, our guide, was so important for us the last night, guiding us in the dark and bringing our water bottles to the top. We couldnt have made it without him. All the meals we had on the mountain were really good (they were diversified and there was a lot of food).
About the safari, it was incredible! We chose Middle range safari and were not disappointed at all, considering the camping sites are really in the middle of the wildlife! Our guide, was excellent and he is such a good driver (we always felt secure, no matter the road condition). He knows so many things about the wildlife and East Africa and he was always eager to give us informations. He was also concerned by our needs and was able to show us everything that we wanted to see. I would recommend him to anyone. We also had an excellent cook, Markus, who, each day, managed to make small miracles for us (he made me a cake for my birthday in the middle of the Serengeti!). We had such a good time with them!
About the car, the communication before and after the trek/safari, the price, etc., everything was perfect. I recommend Hekima Safaris East Africa to anyone who wants to make a good trip
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and better from all our expectations.Wonderful people with a smile 24 hours
comfortable cars, besides nice guides and drivers that explained everything we wanted to know.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best weeks of my life!
Heaven was recommended to me by a friend who had been on a safari with him earlier in 2020, and she was absolutely right! Heaven is the guide in Africa and his partner Pieter handles the planning and itineraries. Pieter tailored our trip to our time frame and interests. The price is expensive but this was the best week of my life and worth every single penny.
Since we were travelling in the middle of the pandemic we were super concerned about coordinating Covid tests before we left the country. Pieter worked that out for us and the execution on the ground was perfect. Seeing the hospital in Karatu turned out to be a really cool part of the trip! Heaven in Africa only does private groups, so we were not with anyone else in our vehicle.
We flew into and out of Arusha. Our itinerary was Tarangire Park one day, Ngorongoro Crater one day then 2 nights in the Serengeti at a migration camp (6 nights, 7 days). Everything was seamless and wonderful and too much to write in a review. Heaven met us at the airport and was delightful the entire trip. Of course the animals were amazing, but so was Heaven. We were provided with a hot meal and a glass of wine every day for lunch. The Land Cruiser is brand new and has huge windows (not all of them do) and Heaven is an amazing driver.
The accommodations were very nice--we paid for the mid-range. All of the rooms were clean and the service was great; the food was really good. The migration camp was a wonderful surprise--attached bathroom, universal plug and full sized beds. We were so early in the season (the camp had only been open a week) that the wifi was not set up yet, but it was nice to be disconnected for 2 days. Being on the Serengeti is not to be missed.
We also went to an orphanage in Arusha. This was one of the top highlights of our trip. We stopped at a local market to bring and was given an explanation and tour by Mr. Moody, the man who has run the orphanage for decades. The only thing I would change is that I would skip the visit to a Masaai village (it felt very staged; maybe another tribe would be better) and I would extend my trip to 10 days!!
I cannot recommend Heaven in Africa enough! Heaven and Pieter did everything they could to give us an amazing experience and it was truly the tip of a lifetime.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Evan was an excellent tour operator. He was willing to assist and very kind.
Evan is an excellent communicator. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife we encounter during the safari. Evan willingly gave me opportunities to take pictures. Evan was on time and friendly. The food and living accommodations was excellent.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakunamatata!
Pole Pole. I took this and all the other attitudes towards life with me from my trip in Tanzania. I hardly had the time and nerve to take care of such a profound and complex undertaking and yet I really wanted to escape the winter, go on a trip and climb the highest mountain in Africa. Working with geoDiscovery Tours made it really easy! And the plan worked perfectly: 3 weeks in Tanzania only me, without friends but in the best of hands. With Abraham's group, I was first initiated into the culture, the food, the language, the history and the art. Every different wish was granted to me, e.g. a visit to the stall market to see the people in Arusha. In addition, a great hotel was booked through that I was also very happy! Everything was perfectly organized, the group porter, guide, cook, waiter went up Mt. Meru for 4 days and then 6 days via the Marangu route to Kili. Thanks to the team who looked after and fed me well, I was strong and motivated enough. It was a lot of fun with the group, we ate together, laughed, learned from each other and sang. And they have surprised me again and again! At my request, a day safari could also be booked without any problems (modular principle). In the end I was brought to the airport for my onward journey, and even then, when I still had my problems with the return flight, etc. Abraham (Arusha) and Kolay (Germany) were there to help me. I can only recommend it, especially since it is not allowed to climb Kili without a team. Asante geoDiscovery Tours!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
To go on safari with Bluecrane is a wonderful experience!
I truly enjoyed every minute of this safari with Bluecrane. They answered every query I had before the tour and even made an appointment for us to have our Covid test. The vehicle was extra comfortable because our group was smaller than usual. The tour itinerary ensured many exciting visits and beautiful scenery along the 2 800 km that we travelled and I fell in love with the wide open spaces and the people of Namibia. The highlight to me was our encounters with wild life at Okojima, Etosha and in Damaraland. But all credit must go to the two staff members who welcomed us and made sure that our every need was met every day. They made us feel at home and it felt as if we were touring with old friends. Thank you Me-Gusto and Evefrans for the grand meals end comfy beds and all the things you taught us about the people and the animals and the geology of your beautiful country.
Tip: It can be quite hot in the desert during March.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro private safari
We organised a private tour to three parks through Lion King and were very much satisfied. First, they were very responsive in helpful as we organised the trip - offering us a number of options and quickly adapting when our flights changed at relatively short notice. They were also excellent in their communication, providing a detailed itinerary and info on accomodation, transport, F&B and practicalities. As for the safari itself, we were impressed with the quality of the accomodation, the vehicle, and service. Our guide - Gilbert - was thoroughly polite and professional, providing an excellent service as well as being very knowledgeable about the parks, animals, and all sorts of other questions that we had. Overall, an excellent trip and a safari operator that I would happily recommend.