50-65 years of age
Fantastic
Staajabu provided an amazing service. My first tour was the 1 day trip to Kilimanjaro but it included so much more. I went to Baba's Coffee plantation where he demonstrated the whole coffee making process which was very interesting. While this process was going on, one of the tour guides provided musical entertainment. From there, we went to the Chagga caves where we learnt all about the Chagga community and how they overcame tyranny. This was followed by a walk to a fabulous waterfall, before a final rewarding view of Kilimanjaro. It was a long but sensational tour.
I enjoyed the 1 day Kilimanjaro tour so much that I decided to go on a city tour the following day and again had a wonderful experience, gaining knowledge about the country and people which I would not have known otherwise. The guides were entertaining, knowledgable and made my experience unforgettable.
The lunch was without exception, the best lunch I have had an any tour and it was such a large amount of food.
My accommodation was quite a challenge to get to and without having to ask, Staajabu offered to pick me up from my lodge which I really appreciated. This company sincerely cares about the enjoyment, comfort and experience of their clientele and go over and beyond. I couldn't recommend them enough.
I must also add that Baba's organic coffee is exceptional coffee and if you're near Arusha, you simply must tour with this company who will take you to Baba's coffee plantation for an incredible coffee experience.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great dream Safari
It has been a long time dream for me to go on a safari in Africa. I had hoped for a wonderful safari and was not disappointed. I had the time of my life in Tanzania. I did not want to leave. I saw all of the Big 5 one would hope to see plus more wonderful sights and animals then I could ever have imagined.
Bartho took care of everything including meeting me at the airport. My guide Malisa was absolutely divine and very well experienced. All of the prepared meals were superb. I would not have believed the meals where made in the field had I not seen it with my own eyes.
I highly recommend you book with Bartho for a great time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Outstanding!!
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Words cannot describe the wonderful experience we have had on our trip to Tanzania organised by Umang and Beena at Ubon safari.
We wanted our honeymoon to be extra special but to know where to start when planning a combined safari and beach trip was overwhelming, until we found Ubon safari. From the start of planning Beena quickly found great options to suit our ideas and budget and the whole experience from then on was absolutely outstanding.
From the moment arriving in Tanzania we were SPOILT!
All of our accommodation was 5* plus, we were always greeted and treated like VIPs and always had a little extra treat waiting for us on arrival. We can honestly hands down say we have never experienced service like we received during this trip.
Our Safari was absolutely fantastic, our driver guide Ali was super knowledgeable and interesting and made sure we got to see everything we wanted and more.
And then after, our beach trip to Zanzibar was just pure bliss, a private villa on the most beautiful beach; once again treated like VIPs. I actually shed a tear when leaving!
Umang and Beena made sure everything was organised to perfection and was always checking in to make sure everything was going great and if we needed anything. This personal approach made us feel relaxed the whole time as we knew they had everything covered.
All this during a Pandemic!!! Not that you would know about that when your there, we never felt so safe and it was the perfect place to social distance.
Our 1st time to Africa and definitely won’t be our last, it now holds a very special place in our hearts and we have left feeling like we have made new friends in Beena and Umang. One thing is for sure we could not recommend Ubon safari enough, they have exceeded our expectations and more. Thank you so much ❤️
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
After locking trip
Me and 2 other photographer friends took a trip with Chris after lockdown. The trip started in siipi went to Kidepo which was definitely my favorite part of the trip, went to Murchison falls, semuliki, Queen Elizabeth and lake Bunyonyi. My favorite part of the trip was watching two weeks old leopard cubs and Arcoding to our ranger guide that was a rare sighting. The views of the park, lions sounds at night were a good treat for us after months of being lockdown in kampala with no movements. All in all we had really great time with Chris, he is a great driver and guide, he knew a lot of things about the places we visited and Uganda in general. We definitely really Uganda adventure Safaris and Chris for everyone that is planning to visit Uganda.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy and cheap tours!
We really had an amazing time on Mount Kenya. Jimmy and his crew guided us perfectly, tought us about the mountainside and provided us with DELICIOUS! meals. We really enjoyed every minute and sleeping in a tent on 4200 meters was quite some experience.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
Context: It was a magical experience visiting Kenya for the past week. We were able to see the wildebeest migration in the Mara, as well as 4 of the big 5: Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, and Leopard. The entire safari was smooth, and we had John, a experienced safari guide/driver who had been working in the industry for the past 20 years. Would really like to visit Kenya again, and I would really recommend booking with Arkman Safaris!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent staff
Excellent experience and excellent staff
Much better than expected
Thanks to all of the crew
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 Day Safari to Tarangire Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi
Why is for sure this Touroporator highly recommendable? It is, because the success of a safari depends of various facts.
1. Plan the tour according the great migration route.
2. Plan minimum a 5-day Safari to Serengeti and Ngorogo-Crater .... because you need from Arusha at least 5 - 6 hours for driving and paperwork at park entrance.
3. Ask for Stanley as guide. He knows the places where usually the animals are. With him you will have a good chance to see the Big 5. Also, he has a deep knowledge about birds.
4. The tour operator plans normally only 4 tourists per car. This gives the guaranty that you can follow the animals from the roof with your camera. For us it was the crucial point to go with "Wild secret safaris". In one camp we met a group of tourists (3 cars and in each car 7 tourist + driver) and they complained a lot.
5. Rashid the "Desk-Menager" is very helpful, polite and patient to plan the tour with you.
6. Musa (the bos) cares about the tourists even himself is on tour. He is asking if all things are ok via phone.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11-Night Safari Through Kenya and Tanzania - The Dream Trip!
My wife and I traveled to Africa in September, 2020 and was hands down our favorite trip to date. We worked with Dexter in planning the trip and they were very accommodating to the changes we wanted to make. It was definitely a customizable safari as we made changes a few weeks before due to the COVID travel restrictions. Thanks for all the help, Dexter! When flying into Kenya, we had to have our negative COVID test, our e-visa, and we had to submit an application through a website link at the airport to get a QR code for the health authorities in Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we met Haron, our Kenyan guide, and from there traveled to our first stop, Amboseli. If you stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, be cautious of the baboons and monkeys. They roam the grounds and will try to take your things if you have anything hanging out of bags or anything shiny. We had a run in with a baboons that was scary in the moment, but laughable later. Just a word of precaution :) The lodge was amazing other than that run-in. That was the only incident the entire trip. Just run at the baboon or throw a rock if they start to approach you.
The accommodations that African Sunset Safaris selected for us were very nice. Great, clean, comfortable rooms, food selections were good (safe for American stomachs), and professional staff. Would highly recommend all of the lodges we stayed at. Wearing face masks was required at some of the lodges while walking around the lobby's and into dining areas, so they were taking the necessary precautions to keep guests safe. We were not required to wear a mask in the Land Cruise while on game drives or when traveling which was comfortable.
The safari game drives were incredible! Water was provided to us in our game vehicle over the duration of our trip. Haron was very knowledgeable of the animals in the parks, and we always felt safe in the vehicle and enjoyed learning about Haron and his country. The Mara region was our favorite. We did the Hot Air Balloon ride over the Mara at Sunrise and it was amazing. One of the best memories we've had on a trip. We did a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and saw the Hippos and a really cool eagle fly-by demonstration. In Nakuru, definitely do the additional game drive to see the Rhinos. This was the only park on our trip that had Rhinos. We saw a total of 7 and a baby. We also got to see the great migration crossing at the BBC crossing point in the Mara Triangle, so Cool!! Thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra crossing the River Mara.
After the Mara, we transitioned into Tanzania, where we meet our Tanzanian guide, Gideon. At the border we had to show negative COVID tests (didn't seem to care about the date), yellow fever cards (We didn't have them so we purchased them there - $30 each), and our Tanzanian e-Visa). After the boarder, Gideon was with us through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and to the aipoirt drop-off in Mt. Kili. Gideon's knowledge of the animals, and especially birds, was super cool to hear about. He got us in front of some really cool animal experiences with Leopard, Lion, and elephants - up close! I mean almost touching the Land Cruiser close! We loved this trip and are so grateful to Haron and Gideon for guiding us through the parks and all of their help and planning for the trip! We have told all of our family and friends that this is a must do trip and they need to book with African Sunset Safaris! I will post this review to trip advisor and have pictures as well.
Below I'll list the animals we saw and the lodges we stayed in:
Lodges (recommend them all!): Ol Tukai Lodge (Amboseli), Sawela Serena Lodge (Lake Naivasha), Lake Elementaita Tented Camp (Nakuru), Zebra Plains Tented Camp (Mara), Mara Serena Lodge (Mara Triangle), Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Serengeti), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro Crater), Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (Tarangire)
Animals Seen: Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Rhino, Hippo, Crocodile, Wildebeest, Zebra, Antelope, Hyena, Jackal, Many Birds, Cape Buffalo, Monkeys, Baboons, Eland, Giraffe, and probably others I can't remember! So many animals over the course of our game drives.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 Day Safari
I can thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone that is looking to do a Safari. This was my first Safari and the 3 day trip to the Serengeti Np and the Ngorongoro crater was unforgettable. Our guide Douglas was very accommodating and his knowledge of the parks and the animals was incredible. He always made sure we were comfortable and I felt really lucky to have him on the trip. The campsites we stayed at were well equipped and had all the amenities we needed at a reasonable price. Overall, the experience was outstanding and I can’t thank everyone who made it so special enough.