CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Crazy beautiful lodge recs. Variety from beach to safari to mountain trekking. Perfectly organized
Malawian Style are THE experts in the Malawi/Zambia region. They organized an itinerary for us (family of four with 2 adult children) that hit the most luxurious and breathtakingly beautiful lodges and ensured variety as we moved between safari, lakeside relaxation, a tea estate nestled in rolling mountains, and culturally interesting cities. Everything went flawlessly and our driver Eddie was a real professional, and taught us so much about the area and culture. For the Zambia bit, they organized flights on tiny planes that land in the middle of game parks with a lodge car waiting (seeing the hippos and giraffes from the air was AMAZING).
After this first trip with Malawian Style in July 2013, I was aching to go back, finally making it happen again in April 2019. My husband and I called it our extremely belated "honeymoon" and Malawian Style organized an incredible itinerary. This time we drove ourselves between lodges, armed by the Malawian Style team with a phone, contact details, itinerary, GPS/map, and vouchers. It was so easy, and interesting to be driving through villages, then arrive at a lodge to be greeted with cold towels and wrapped in the arms of luxury.
About Malawian Style, what I loved most is their knowledge of the area - they scope out every lodge and were able to give the best recommendations, including which exact "tent" (can't even call it that, more like mini place) / room we want (e.g. #6 has a plunge pool, but #10 at the end gets elephants at the water's edge below it at night). They helped us go over trade-offs, and somehow accommodated all of our crazy desires. Organization was excellent, we got some pretty spiffy itineraries and pre-travel info before our trip.
I really can't say enough how great our trips were and how Malawian Style made the planning so easy and the travel so simple! Thank you!!! (In particular Mike, Razzia, and Guide Eddie) Can't wait for #3 :P
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
US
Experience level: first safari
Excellent Guide
Sammie came highly recommended. He picked me up from the airport, and we went on a morning trip through the Nairobi National Park. He is very knowledgeable about all the animals, as well as the park. Served as a great introduction to Kenya. An invaluable asset on any safari.
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go go go !!
Goooooo!!!!!!
We took this trip one month befors we travelled. 4 Friends. The organising team is just Reeally friendly!
I loved the experience! Take some warm clothes for Ngoro ngoro, a power bank would be needed as well.
Big up, I’m coming again this summer
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECT TANZANIA SAFARI
Our 5 days safari experience with KWESA was flawless. My brothers and I were very impressed by the excellent organization by Edward/Teacher the owner of the tour company who was our contact person before, during and after the safari. Booking and payment was easy and straight forward. Our guide Mushi was very knowledgeable and professional. He knew where to find animals and gave us detailed explanations about animals and other interesting facts about the country. We were hosted in nice camps all through the trip. Over all we had a very fulfilling trip and we plan to come back later in the to attempt trekking up Kilimanjaro and it goes without asking that we will use KWESA.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect company with a excellent guide /driver. Lifetime experience!!
Amazing Gorilla Expeditions is very good in communication, organisation and is pro-active! They think along with you in organizing and want the best for you!!
We had an amazing tour. Robert our guide is a fantastic driver and guide, he knows alot about birds and has "ëagle eyes"
He really like to make your tour a lifetime experience!
We had a tour for 3 weeks to Sipi falls, Murchison falls, Queen Elisabeth, Ishasa, Bwindi Gorilla track, Lake MBuro, SSese islands.
Especially the Gorilla track was a wonderfull experience to be so close to the gorillas in there habitat.
Uganda lives up to its name as Pearl of Afrika!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trused and organised company, great safari to Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro area
I can fully recommend the Smile with us tours in Africa as a safari organizer. We went for private and budget accommodation option 4 days and 3 nights trip in January 2020 to Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro area.
We book the drip 2 months in advance. The communication with Jacob was excellent before, during and after our trip. We paid a deposit before the trip through pesapal and the rest in USD in Arusha. Try to get the most recent USD notes as 2006 & 2003 dated ones are rarely accepted. The company picked up from Arusha airport and helped with doing some shopping before safari. At the end of the safari, they provided transport to Kilimanjaro Airport. All that has been agreed before trip. From the beginning to the end everything was well organised and in line with all agreements. The driver and guide Mr Amani is every experienced and tired the best to show us all kind of animals. A chef surprised us with his excellent cooking skills. The car had a foldable roof what is a key during safaris. Camping sides were as expected, all with showers and toilets. The tent was spacious. We managed to see the big 5 but please remember this is not a zoo. It is more about the luck. Summarizing we are impressed of level of organisation and quality of services we received from Smile with us tours in Africa. Please feel free to contact me in case of any questions.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommended
We were recommended Vervet Safari Tours by my father in law, and they were excellent from the start when we contacted Basili during the planning stage. He was effective and thorough in his communication answering all our questions about the trip. Eventually together we came up with an ideal 5 day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We found James our driver waiting for us at the airport. Ha was an outstanding guide in every way. Great company and a master at spotting and tracking animals. We sighted many different animals and birds with him and I believe that his years of guiding experience and knowledge of the places we visited enriched our experience. He was enthusiastic to share his insight on a wide range of issues in our discussions with him. He loves Tanzania very much and was proud to show it. Accommodations for the trip were above expectations, ideal for relaxation after a hard day in the bush. Thank you for organizing a perfect safari.
EG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Probably the most magical and life affirming trips of my life
The communication from start to finish and throughout was exceptional and tailored to my needs. Mwajabu and her staff I’ve already recommended to several traveller friends. I won’t ever go with any other company. Already planning a return trip to Kilimanjaro!!!
The team really went the extra mike for me and it felt like I was part of their family. There was genuine care for my safety, well being and enjoyment of the adventure which I didn’t want to end!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Collins is the man
Collins is the best driver and full of great info!