20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing safari experience I could imagine!
We had an absolutely incredible safari experience with Serengeti Wakanda and our amazing guide and driver Andrew. We did a private tour among five of us friends and spent one day in Lake Manyara, one day in Tarangire national park, three days in Seregenti, and one day in Ngorongoro Crater.
Andrew was a very safe driver and was so talented at knowing where animals would be and spotting them. He shared a lot of cool stories and was very knowledgeable about the animals and wildlife. We had good communication with him throughout our trip as well. He knew the parks inside and out to the degree that he could point out a specific tree where a certain animal would often be. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the parks and animals. Several times other drivers would be lost in Serengeti and he had to provide directions. Andrew also made an extra effort to get some candles and arrange for one of the hotels to make my friend a cake for her birthday. He went above and beyond; I can’t imagine a better guide and driver!
The safari experience itself was like a dream come true, seeing so many animals. I particularly loved seeing the felines in Serengeti (multiple cheetahs with cubs, many lions and lions with cubs, a leopard multiple times), plus loved all the elephants, giraffes. You can see my detailed list below of some of the animals we saw (I’m sure I didn’t list them all). This was the trip of a lifetime. I give my highest recommendation for this company and our guide Andrew!!
Day 1- Lake Manyara
Blue monkey
Baboon
Black face monkey or Vermut
Elephants
Bushbuck
Vulture
Warthog
Kirk’s dik dik antelope- super tiny
Zebra
Grey headed heron
Day 2- Tarangire
Black backed Jackel
Impala
Giraffe
Kazoo bird
Eland- largest antelope
African cap buffalo
Wildabeast
Ostrich
Weaver bird and their nests
Lion
Guinea foul bird
Ibis bird
Water buck
Brown snake eagle
Coke’s hartebeest
Hippo
Mud fish
Nike Monitor lizard
Pelican
African fish eagle
Saddle billed stork
Hyena
Banded mongoose
(Other highlights: Plus many more elephants, baboons, warthog, and zebra)
Day 3- Serengeti
Thompson gazelle
Grand gazelle
Topi
Lions very close!!
Spotted hyena
Leopard
Day 4- Serengeti
Cheetah with cubs
Mongoose
Rock hyrax
Crocodile
Marabou stork
(Other highlights: Leopard and lions with cubs super close!!! )
Day 5- Serengeti
Blacksmith lapwing bird
Rock python
Kori bustard bird
(Other highlights: Mating lions, cheetah with a cub, leopard, hippos very close from viewpoint)
Day 6- Ngorongoro Crater
Egyptian goose
Gray crowned crane
Lesser Flamingo
Greater flamingo
(Other highlights: Kori bustard bird very close, lions in the distance, hippos, elephants, zebra)
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Falling in love with Africa
What an incredible trip with Kanje grand tours. We did a day in Manyara National park, two days in the Serengeti and a day in the Ngorongoro crater, we saw so much. It was seamless from start to finish. Amani our driver was just amazing, he picked us up from the airport, was with us the whole time till he dropped us back at the airport. Amani's knowledge was incredible, he looked after us so well, we felt completely safe with him, he was freindly, funny, kind professional and just all round brilliant, thank you soooooo much Amani for making our safari the trip of a lifetime! Nubi and Amon
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A reliable company that cares about it's customers and offers good value and excellent service.
This is our second safari booked through eTrip; the first was 2019 to Kenya & Tansania. This year we focused on Kenya. We asked a number of operators to suggest itineraries and provide quotes. On both occasions, eTrip did the best job of listening to what we wanted and putting together itineraries that offered greater luxury for our budget. Our planner and coordinator, Ben, was responsive and patient with our questions and changes, as we finessed the details. It's difficult to imagine going on safari with anyone else.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
beautiful safari and a beachvacation
High quality of service, beautiful lodges and a very friendly and experienced guide.
BE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
efficient and knowledgeable
We did all the safaris we expected and came back on time, the program was pretty flexible
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and communication
Wonderful safari experience. Easy booking and excellent communication. All ran very smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble. All accommodation during the safari was of a high standard (sopa lodges). We booked weeks safari and our guide, Joseph, was brilliant. He was polite, punctual and very knowledgeable. What a fabulous guy. The experience was worth every penny and I highly recommend Beacon Safaris.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above & beyond Safari experience
What an amazing experience, can’t thank Kanje enough. Brilliantly organised, tailored to our requirements and competitively priced. The hotels were all fantastic, the food amazing and the country stunning. But the biggest accolade was our tour guide Johnson who went above and beyond to make our trip completely perfect. Tirelessly patient with all our chatter and endless questions, he was extraordinarily knowledgeable about wildlife and all things Tanzanian and beyond. He was so friendly, nothing was too much trouble and he shared our excitement at seeing some rare sightings. Request him for your tour, you won’t be disappointed - what a star!
Tanzania certainly lived up to its reputation for having the richest wildlife in Africa; we saw a leopard within the first hour of our first game drive, followed by all the big five numerous times over, every native animal and their babies and many wonderful birds too. Up close and personal with lions 3m from our jeep, elephants surrounding us, curious giraffes in droves, zebras crossing the road in front of us and baboons everywhere, not to mention the incredible wildebeest migration that was just continuous!
Our tour included 3 days in Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater (highly recommend), lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha National Parks. We also did an amazing hot air balloon ride with bush breakfast (highly recommend) and a walking safari. Particularly loved the Lahia hotel in the Serengeti and Maramboi lodge at Lake Manyara, both had stunning settings and were the height of luxury.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant safari! Reasonably priced and great communication.
My family enjoyed a great few days in Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara. David, our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw loads of animals. Communication with Bob beforehand was great - eye responsive and polite. Good value too. Highly recommended!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My trip was fantastic and first safari experience
My trip was amazing. It was my first time visiting Kenya and as a solo traveler i was a bit nervous about the trip. But Bison Safaris made my trip an easy one. Starting from the airport pick up until the drop off it was smooth and everything was tailored to my liking and needs. The team was amazing during my visit specifically Maggie and my tour guide, they were both helpful, friendly and great people.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
David Forbes is a deeply knowledgable, enthusiastic, dedicated, funny, warm, wonderful safari guide!
We had the most amazing five days with David Forbes of Ukhozi Tours in August 2021, first in Kruger National Park and then at a fantastic lodge in a private reserve nearby.
He found the ideal camp in Kruger, catered and cooked our meals and deftly drove us around the park for thrilling wildlife sightings, including a litter of indescribably adorable hyena puppies.
One day he heard a distant trumpeting sound and led us to a stunning standoff between a bloat of 17 hippos and a herd of elephants.
He shared his deep knowledge and appreciation of the natural world and his wonderful sense of humor.
You will have the time of your life if you can take a tour with David.
Susan Adams
New York City