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
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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.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
EasyTravel "The Perfect 7-day Tanzania Safari" -- easy and perfect it was!
We went on the 7 Day "The Perfect Tanzania Safari" and perfect it was from start to end. I had found Easy Travel online and contacted them. They were responsive within minutes to hours from determining what safari was right for us; booking; planning; and answering questions multiple times before our arrival - it is rare to see such prompt and useful communication from any travel provider. Our guide, Emmilian, was AWESOME. Firstly, never have me met somebody who is perfect for the job and clearly loves it. Not only does he know more about wildlife than we knew possible - he also loves to share what he knows and does so at the right time at the right pace: beautiful communication! Easy Travel also selected wonderful properties - especially the Lemala properties at Tarangire Mpindo Ridge and Serengeti Nanyukie Tented Lodge where we were treated like royalty from the accommodations to the food to the service. Overall, we recommend EasyTravel to anyone and we are excited about which safari we will take with them next time!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent
Simply amazing. From reception to the airport, throughout the safari, sensational lodges even in the budget package. My family and I are grateful for everything that was done. Already recommended to friends.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect!
We got to JRO Airport and Daniel was there waiting for us just in time. He did take us to our hotel and was very kind. The next day we started our Safari with Louis our guide and James our chef. It was such a great experience and Louis explained us everything we wanted to know and more. Everything was perfect and on time. Also I have to say the food was delicious and well balanced every single time
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing journey with wonderful guides and excellent food
I read some reviews about Mafie adventures when I was researching budget safaris. They were the first to get back to me with details of the several tour operators I contacted. I chose a two day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. For those two days, everything was included. I expected a boxed lunch that we would eat in the Safari jeep. But instead, we had a beautiful meal of rice, grilled chicken, and sautéed vegetables in a delicious sauce. All laid out on a table cloth under the shade of trees at a picnic site in Tarangire, and then the following day by a small lake inside the Ngorongoro Crater. There was plenty of cold bottled water, Coca Cola, and even Kilimanjaro beer and a bottle of Tanzanian Dodoma red wine. But maybe you’d also like to know about the game drives and the guides. Simion was our guide in Tarangire. He was fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and professional. He scanned the radio for word of animal sightings. Though luck played a part in seeing all of the animals we did(leopards, cheetahs, secretary bird, ostrich, and more), Simion worked hard to get us to the right place at the right time. Then there was our guide Matcha for Ngorongoro. He was friendly and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. He made our day in the crater a wonderful and relaxing experience, somehow exhilarating when in pursuit of seeing yet another of the big five, all while creating a warm and familial feel among our random group in the jeep that day. The lodging in Mto Wa Mbu (the point between the two parks I visited) was clean and comfortable, and again, the food was delicious and served in very generous portions! And I love to eat. So I was pleased.
I was a total newbie to African travel, and the communication and organization put me at ease and allowed me to just relax and effortlessly enjoy the adventure.
I had such a good experience on Safari, that I booked another short tour with Mafie Adventures for after my Kilimanjaro climb. And again my guide and chef were amazing, generous people. Everyone embodied the Karibu(Welcoming) spirit that I’ve come to love about Tanzania.
Go have an adventure.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The great experience i have ever had, I highly recommend the company.
Yes, the food and the guide and the complete safari was awesome, and we found people very friendly.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari, professional guide and warm-hearted businese manager
Our Itinerary:
Sep 29~Oct 3, 4 days safari from Arusha to Ngorongoro and serengeti. Roads in and fly out.
Business:
Manager Emanuel is very polite, warm-hearted.
We contact 4 or 5 safari company to check the availability, itinerary and price before leaving China. Only Emanuel make the whole safari plan for us and modify it according to our situations. For example, we only have 4 days to safari and need to go Zanzibar after it, Emanuel recommend us 2 best park to visit and select flying out to save time. Actually, this selection do help us save a lot of time, reduce our tiredness and help us have more chances to see the all "Big five".
He also help us a lot when we in Arusha. When we arrive in Arusha hotel the first day, we need to withdraw some cash, he drive us to the closest bank without hesitation which take him more than 1h on roads and missed another meeting. He always try his best to provide us convenience when we in Tanzania.
Guide:
Guide Ernest is very professional. He‘s good at communicating and speak English very well. We saw the all “Big five” in his help which include a cute baby cheetah. Ernest is older than all of us, he take good care of us in both physical and mental in 4 days safari.
Accommodation & Foods:
We select Hotel Melia in Ngorongoro and Lahia tented logde in Serengeti.
Melia is new and have a great view to see all the creator. We take lots of great photos in there. The foods in Melia is fresh and delicious.
Lahia tented lodge is best hotel we lived in Tanzania, which has seperated wooden house for each guests, and also have a great view to see the plain & stars. The foods in there is also good.
Conclusion:
Perfect safari!
We see many species of animals, beautiful sightseeings which are beyond our imagination by Big Cats Safari's help.
Before we leave, Emanueal told us their company is not too big nor too small. But we all think ther're the best.
If one company is not too big, It definitely have a group of original, warm-hearted staffs who are keen to help all the guest they meet.
If one company is not too small, It definitly have skilled guide who can help you enjoy your safari a lot.
How lucky we are to select this company when we visit Tanzania for the first time. Hope we have chance to meet your guys again!
