US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This Customized Safari Stands Out
My wife and I recently traveled to Tanzania for a private safari with crosstoafricasafaris.com. Our driver/guide, Anthony, is the owner of the company. As a seasoned traveler on all sorts of tours I can say inequivalently that this trip was a stand out. On our safari we saw a wide range of animals in their natural environments, including Africa’s “Big 5." Anthony displayed uncanny ability to ferret out animals hidden to my eyes as he maneuvered our land cruiser so we could take photographs in the best possible light. Wow! Our safari was individually tuned to our budget and our interests. In the northern Serengeti we saw three massive river crossings of wildebeests and zebras. We watched and videoed big crocs taking a couple of them for dinner. Bigger Wow!! By our choice, our accommodations ranged from high end lodges to more primitive tented camps where animals could be heard throughout the night. At those sites, a Maasai escort helped us move safely around the camp after dark. All in all, this was an experience of a lifetime. I am highly encouraging my friends and relatives to contact Anthony to plan their safari. If you have a chance to experience East Africa as we did – don’t wait to G0.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good organization
Really good organization for doing a safari trip. We enjoyed it so much, thanks to Idrissah.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
Baba Safari is a great tour operation since the minute I contacted them. They were very helpful and responsive before I arrived and extremely professional, helpful, and caring once I arrived. Sedrick and Mussa took very good care of me and I highly recommend them as tour operators but more importantly friends...
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excelent Guiding true Beautifull Uganda
We had a great time on our Gorila experience, you can not get wrong with this company, make sure you request a Joseph Chiwa as your guide and you will have a terrific time!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went exceptionally smoothly and was professionally handled. Geoffrey was a great contact!
We had a great experience with Kenan Travel & Tours. Our group (four of us total) decided to book a 4-day safari fairly last minute (less than a month before we were set to arrive). Despite the short notice, we ended up with a fabulous trip. Shortly after submitting an information request, we received a response from Geoffrey, who was able to modify the usual 3-day itinerary to allow us extra time in the Conservancy that our schedule would allow. Communication was always very straightforward and clear. We received an itinerary that was detailed and helpful, and our air travel and accommodations went very smoothly. Absolutely no complaints--would highly recommend, and if we ever come back to Kenya for another trip I intend to use them again. Would also recommend in particular staying in the Naboisho Conservancy: much more private and relaxing than the national park; very eventful game drives (without crowds); and great service!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari tour
The communication with Joshua was really good. He is a fast and good communicator. He even did a daily check with our driver om how we were doing and feeling.
Our driver Amos was really great! He is a really good driver especially on those rough roads in Kenya. He was very open about the country and his own personal life. On top of that he shared a lot of knowledge about all the wildlife we were spotting during the Safari. For us he was the perfect guide and driver. We would like to thank him for an great experience.
We will advise this safari company to everybody!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honest, Professional, Good Communication
We booked a Tour to Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Crater Lake, at the beginning of August with this Company.
I found it via Safaribookings.com and double checked them with tripadvisor.
It was absolutely the right choice to pick this company.
The drivers were always on time, very friendly, reliable ad flexible.
The food was always clean and tasty and the camps safe and comfortable.
Besides that, Mr. Otieno responded on every email of me and answered every single question in a polite and understandable way.
If you go on a Maasai Mara safari with this company, ask for REUBEN NDOLO as your guide in there. He is a real expert who is able to show you basically everything the park can offer.
He works with a lot of patience and endurance and he treats his costumers always friendly, with a bright smile, even after 12! hours of driving.
We are going to choose this company a second time for sure, as soon as we come back to Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
I went on a 2-day safari with some of my friends and we were all very satisfied with the whole tour. Mussa is a openminded and happy safari-guide, who shared a lot of his knowledge about the parks and the animals, which is amazing when it’s your first safari. Between our two safaris we slept at a very nice hotel where the staff took good care of us - we were all positively surprised when we saw our beautiful rooms with a big private bathroom. At the hotel and throughout the tour we had some great food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). I would definitely recommend Mussa to everyone who is going on a safari here in Tanzania :-)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide, with customized agenda, from an operator who knows Africa and cares about your safari!
With hundreds of tour operators to choose from, what’s important? Your guide, your agenda and an operator who truly understands Africa and cares about your individual adventure. E-Trip delivered a life-time experience! Explore with them.
Your guide is a make-or-break factor, who must speak your language, understand what you want to see, be experienced and capable to find what you want to see and be able to alter the program to meet your needs. E-Trip’s David, with an education in conservation and over 20 years of experience, exceeded our expectations. We urge you to work with any operator on selecting your guide (from profiles and ratings) before you book.
E-Trip provides complete flexibility to tailor your agenda to what you want to see and where you want to go, priced accordingly. You are not “stuck” with a fixed set of packages or combined with strangers. We wanted to see the herds, which are far in the north during September, and E-Trip made this happen. When you are planning, understand that the National Parks (Tarangire, Ngorongoro,…) keep a strict 24-hour window on entrance and exit time, so if you want to be there longer, then plan for more than one day. Ask questions, because every month is a little different in Tanzania. E-Trip provides for a legitimate guided cultural tour of a Tanzanian town, which may include a Masai village, but will also incorporate family living and African cuisine (if you’d like). This can be a longer, or shorter experience, depending on you. Avoid those many artificial Masai village tours!
Although this was not essential for us, E-Trip can also provide a safari that spans multiple countries, if that’s what you want to do.
Ben and Aurelie are westerners who have spent years in Africa, and live in Arusha. E-Trip is their company. They fully understand the land, the people and culture, and the game areas and animals, so they are fully equipped to provide knowledgeable, personalized advice as you plan and customize your safari. Ask questions and pose options – they will help you build your dream safari.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This company cares!
We had safari with Aardwolf in Masai Mara 29 September - 2 October.
When I was choosing among different companies for safari I noticed that Aardwolf has less reviews than some other companies, so I was hesitant about booking with Aardwolf. But when I firstly came into contact with Verah it was excellent communication. All questions answered professional and she was the only manager among those whom I've contacted, who wasn't trying to fit me in template schedule but was eager to help us choose the best options for us. Also what I like about her - she remembers everything you say: I've asked for binoculars, and she offered to give me one for free and didn't forget that. I've ordered food "no spicy" and didn't had to mention it any more - everyone along my route was notified about my food preferences. Excellent work for a manager!
Now about our guide. Julius is fantastic guide! I had a lot of trips in my life - Amazon, Galapagoss, Indonesia, and he is surely one of the best. In 3 days we have seen everything: leopard - twice! Cheetah - twice! Lions - three times. Hunting lion - also done! Of course a lot of giraffes, antelopes, zebras. More important - he loves his job and cares about environment and people around. I will remember when he just suddenly stopped our car in the savanna where many cars passed before just to pick up a can thrown by somebody. It makes difference! Also he has a lot to tell about wildlife. Very good man, excellent guide and experienced driver.
We definitely recommend Aardwolf, Verah and Julius for everybody doing safari!
Alex & Natalia from Russia
