DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Amboseli private 3 day tour
We did the Amboseli 3 day private tour and everything exceeded our expectations. Everything was well organized and smooth. Our guide and driver Khalifa was super friendly and did know how to find the animal especially lions very well. He was very knowledgeable and would explain a lot along the way and also find good photo locations . We did stay at Kibo lodge which was very nice with Mountain View’s and good food. Staff was also very friendly there.
Would highly recommend Jocky tours for anyone doing a Safari in Kenya
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, ponctual and helpful
We got what we bought! This is really important.
Everything was perfect and consistent with was promised.
The safaris was really nice, we were luck ans we saw several animals...
We forgot some clothes at the hotel and the staff of Safari with us made all necessary to make sure that we can recuperate that before we travel back home in Brazil.
Tks guys of Safari With Us!
50-65 years of age
I cannot imagine how it is possible to be a better Tanzanian tour operator than Nyasi Adventure.
Nyasi Adventure: trip of a lifetime! But so good, we went twice. :)
In 2013, our family of four including two early-teenage daughters travelled in southern and eastern Tanzania with Davis. We had such an amazing time that we could not wait to go back (this time to the north, and west), but with one thing and another, we had to be patient and wait until 2023. We had some pretty high expectations based on the first experience, but even then, they were more than exceeded!
Taking the two trips together, we have travelled for nearly 6 weeks with Davis and Nyasi Adventure: in all that time, there was not a single glitch, delay, breakdown or interruption. We always have 100% confidence that things will work as intended, and be safe and fun.
On safari (Swahili for travel - don't picture 1800s guys going hunting!) with Davis, there is never a dull moment. Elephants over there, a leopard in that tree, hey, there's a Little bee-eater, a Martial eagle circling, and those dots are a group of eland - let's go and check them out! All interspersed with great food and lively conversation on a million topics.
Davis and Nyasi Adventure work tirelessly for the clients to make the trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Everything is efficient, comfortable, and can be tailored to individual needs. While the website suggests some tours, these can be adjusted, combined, and otherwise optimized. Flexibility, charm, personality.
Our 2023 trip was extraordinary. After the very long flight from Australia, we started with two days around Moshi, including a fun trip to Materuni coffee village. Then, off to Tarangire for a gorgeous savannah experience with wonderful cross-section of the big animals and a good representation of the smaller things. A vist to Lake Manyara revealed a spectacular wet environment with waterbirds, lions, olive baboons in great numbers, multiple species of hornbills and more. Ngorongoro is world heritage for good reason - the spectacular crater was scenic enough on its own but the plains were alive with animals, including rhinos. Then four days in the Serengeti, possibly the highlight of a trip full of highlights. The main purpose of going there was to see migrations - wildebeest, zebras, buffalo and other species in large numbers were there as anticipated. But as always, so much else going on for those who like wildlife large and small. One of Davis's many super-powers is finding big cats, so we were treated to leopards (whose mating is not completely romantic) and more than one female cheetah with her cubs. And pretty much everything at close quarters.
The next phase was unusual to combine with northern Tanzania - we really wanted to see chimpanzees and Lake Tanganyika. So off to Gombe National Park in the west. The chimps were very much in evidence, and on a day when we had spent a couple of hours of easy trekking to find and watch them, a group also came through our tented camp, providing even more relaxed views. The Lake is very special - large enough to be tidal but then it's weird for it to be fresh. After an extraordinary trip to the wild and remote Katavi National Park with deep waterholes and a profusion of wildlife, we rounded out with some R&R at Lake Shore - wonderful and welcoming accommodation like all the places on our trip. But it was not all sipping cocktails by the water - we made a snorkelling pilgrimage to see the famous Lake Tanganyika cichlid fish.
I'd be hard pressed to say whether I preferred the southern/eastern parks, or northern/western. All amazing! Just more reasons to keep going back to Tanzania. I genuinely cannot imagine how a company could do a better job of Tanzanian safari than Nyasi Adventure does. Along with a decent camera, it's the best use of money I have ever made.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dedicated to a great experiance
Dream Bandas was a great option for me to visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Kigali in just a day. My driver was on time, had great knowledge of Rwanda, Uganda, and the National park, and even bought me Ugandan snacks to taste. Everything at the borders and park gates went smoothly and the guide in the park itself was friendly and knowledgeable
AT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Except for the government run accommodations, a successful and recommendable trip
The booking with Mansoor Mohamed was smooth and absolutely professional. Thank you very much!!!
We were assigned a driver with the name "Zakaria"
He was an absolute stroke of luck. He is integer, educated and a good helpful driver.
Mikumi NP: There was no soap, towel or toilet paper in the bungalow. The mosquito net only covered half of the bed. Therefore it was absolutely unusable. The outside doors had a 2 cm. gap at the bottom. As soon as light was turned on, a number of insects and bugs came into the room, attracted by the light.
Ruha National Park: In the bungalow there was toilet paper, but no linen in the bed, no soap and the window was only up to the half with an insect screen.
For the price I paid, I did not expect anything great, but such minimalism surprised me. Because that is not a question of cost, but of basic service.
The food in both cases was, to put it kindly, functional.
As an intermediary, I strongly recommend contacting both Park Headquarters to remedy the situation.
I am convinced that these shortcomings are only disinterest and laziness.
Please advise clients before booking that this are government run accommodations. These are often worse- worldwide.
Mloka Safari Lodge: You immediately notice the difference between accommodations provided by the government and privately run.
Here everything was just right. Nice clean bungalow, with towel, soap and toilet paper. The room was hosed down before going to sleep. Good service, good food. Highly recommended. The boat tour could have been spared, especially since we started half an hour later, as a guide had to be found first.
Summary:
Booking: Very good
Driver: Excellent
Accommodation in the NP: Unsatisfactory
Safari: Very Good
Overall rating: Good
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Wild experience
Josephine who owns Lilac Roller Safaris made an absolutely fantastic 10 day trip for me. I managed both safari, Nairobi and to climb Africa's 2 highest mountain Mount Kenya. Every aspect of the trip was under control, and Josephine was always in touch if there were any problems. But luckily it didn't. I managed to see all the wild animals you can dream of and to stand on top of Mount Kenya.
GQ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It has been an amazing experience!
It was all a dream! I am really happy that I could bring my kids to live such an experience!
Easy Travel was excellent to work with and and our safari was outstanding.
Everyone at Easy Travel created a wonderful lifetime experience for me and my husband. Kabwe, was very detailed and organized while helping us plan our adventure. When we arrived her briefing about our trip details and safety was on point. Our lodging was very comfortable and the food was delicious. I loved talking with the other travelers and camp hosts during the evening. Our guide, Aniny was the best. He was kind, full of knowledge, professional and a joy to be with. I will always cherish my time spent with him watching and learning about all of the animals and parks in Tanzania. As I begin to plan other travel around the world I have come to really value the cost of the safari through Easy Travel and the experience I had. I will return to the beautiful county of Tanzania and with out hesitation ask Kabwe at Easy Tavel to help me plan the adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly capable and extremely helpful with everything. It was a true pleasure.
The Kilimanjaro tour was so special, in so many ways. Our tour operator helped with preparation, extra day tours before the climb, a trip to the supermarket for Gluten free food, and more. Everything was on time and as promised. They served coffee to you in your tent in the morning!!! And brought hot water to wash both morning and night. Bathroom facilities were excellent (portapotty, no smells), the food was great and the people were amazing. Guides were so helpful and informative and the porters were tireless. The team would sing and dance in the morning: such a joyful start for the day and outlook on life. I try recommend it. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cheap and cheerful with a golden heart. Highly recommended
Have been planning this trip for years and decided it was time to make it a reality. Three of us set off on a three day safari with these guys and I can say it was well worth it. The lodge and the hotel we stayed at needed a bit of TLC (particularly the bathrooms) but in every other way, the whole trip was incredible. The driver/guide was great, our chef was talented and kept us well fed and between us, we spotted all of the big five in a single day. If you're looking for a no-frills safari for a competative price, these guys are well worth looking at
