35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply perfect.
Quite honestly, I was a little hesitant to book with Wito Africa because I had trouble finding online reviews, but I couldn’t be happier that I booked our family safari through them. We had the pleasure to have had our whole trip personalized just for our family of four by our travel agent, Abdullie. Our specialist was very flexible with our budget and needs. Planning this trip was effortless and fun! Abdullie came up with an amazing recommendation for our two-week dream vacation to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Zanzibar. We were happy that the company gave us a full breakdown of what to expect each day from each place that we visited - they even sent us a nice little safari kit with information on tipping and list of things to pack for the trip! Truly it is the natural hospitality and all the personal touch that made our dream family vacation memorable! If anyone is thinking about going on an African safari or beach vacation in Tanzania, this company is the way to go!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caution to travelers considering Amazing Memories Safaris
Our 15 day safari tour was met with 3 days of frustration when the upgraded hotel accommodations we had contracted were not paid for in a timely manner. We contracted for all services in January 2018, made the $4K deposit and paid the balance prior to our departure from the USA as the Contract required.
It was not until the night before we were to arrive at the Mara Serena that we were told by AMS that the hotel had over-booked and our reservation was not available. We did find out from the hotel manager that AMS had been contacted for payment due, and when it was not received they released our reservation. The same situation for our reservation at the Ngorongoro Serena.
We feel AMS broke our Contract by not paying for our hotel reservations in a timely manner and not providing the accommodations in our Contract.
FYI - these tour companies must pay upfront for hotel reservations. Our advice if you plan to use this tour group, demand that before you leave home you have Vouchers for all hotels in your possession. This is your guarantee the reservations have been paid for and will be there when you arrive.
We also coordinated a visit to Zanzibar for 3 days to relax at the beach, following the safari. AMS did a good job scheduling the airlines and driver for pick up. AMS recommended The Sands on the east side of the island. There is a floor of coral and sea urchins at the shoreline, so this is not a beach you can run out in bare feet and swim. It is a good choice if you just want to relax at a quiet location with lounge chairs and covers from the sun provided on the beach at no additional cost.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect budget safari
Me and seven of friends had a great safari together with Kiliholidays. We went for seven days with two super drivers and one cook. We slept in tents with mastress and duvet. We visited the serengity, ngorongoro crater, tarangire, lake manyara, lake eyasi. It was wonderfull, beautiful landscapes, delicious meals, great explainations of the wildlife by the drivers. It was also very affordable. I recommand kiliholydays because they are lokking for perfection even at small price and they have succeded to make this week one of the best of our lives. Thanks Mack, Edward, Steven and Innocent.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible country discovered. The guide (and driver) was incredible.
Communication was good prior. Asking as many questions as possible is essential to tailor the safari to one’s needs and expectations. Especially when it comes to accommodation. In retrospect, I should have pushed that a little more ahead of time.
Once on board with the guide (arrived by road from Rwanda and was dropped off in Kampala), it was easy, comfortable, safe. My guide for the week, Tolbert, is calm, knowledgeable, kind, constantly in the moment, had answers to any questions I had and has a knowledge of the places and people we come across which makes everything seamless.
He is a safe driver (and did we do some miles in various weather conditions on good and bad roads!) and when it came to places (geography), animals (game drives), and people and his country we had the most interesting conversations. The guide makes the safari experience and thanks to him, I left Uganda knowing I’ll be back one day. Thanks Tolbert!!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good experience
We were 4 adults for our trip in uganda. Our guide was Hannington. I really recomand this guide and the compagny crystal safaris. We had a nice stay in the gorilla safari lodge. The hike with the Gorillas was unique. We will keep very good memories if this trip.
Hannington was very polite, calm and I felt like he wanted us to have the best trip possible.
Thank you
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari tour
I joined 4 days Massai Mara tour and Nairobi National Park safari.
In Massai Mara, I saw a lot of lions, a leopard, two cheetahs, three black rhinos and many other animals.
Allan is very kind and sends me email so quickly.
Driver guides know about animals very well.
I'd like to visit Kenya again!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari trip!
We had a great time at our Safari trip arranged by Castro! We went for a 3-day tour in June and they did their best to make sure that we had a great time and got to see as many animals as possible. Our driver was Patric who were super nice to hang out with, and our chef (don’t remember his name) made the most AMAZING food. It was probably the best food we ate on our whole Tanzania trip.
The only negative thing was that we wasn’t informed to bring our own towels and toilet paper to the camp (we had a tent). So a checklist of what to bring before the safari tour would be nice.
Overall, you should definitely book your safari trip with Castro! We had a was great communication before arriving and he answered all the questions we had. Very reliable and kind.
SI
An experience you have to go through at least once in your life
The overall experience was really incredible and I might do it again later on in life. If you're on a budget I would recommend going to Kenya between August and October, because of migrating season and going at least to Maasai Mara. We did a 7-day safari in 4 different national parks
in Kenya and have seen more than we could have ever expected to see. A lot of it is thanks to our driver Stanley who was really the best driver we could have ever wished for. The only real complaint I can think of is that there is rarely any hot water in camps with tents, other than that I think everything was organized really well for what we paid and I would do it all over again.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent gorilla trek
I had an excellent tour with Encounter. Chris was able to help me customize a package that maximized my time in value. Jason was a great guide. Would go with them again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was the best safari expedition, Excellent customer service & amazing life experience! Thanks to
I can recommend to any one who is futuring to go to use the company!!!!!