DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari!
We were traveling with Pumba Safaris with two families for eight days. After we had agreed the journey with Sebastian - the expectations were high and were never disappointed.
The team on site was great. Of course, Edwin as a soul of man - but also Andrew and Jackson we liked a lot. It definitely made sense that we had with Jackson a German-speaking guide for the kids.
We started with two jeeps in Arusha. We arrived in the Serengeti via Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater. Here we stayed four nights in two different accommodations - once central Serengeti and once in the north.
Lodges we liked a lot - the Katambuga Lodge in Arusha is great to arrive and the "tented camps" in the Serengeti are also highlights. In the middle of the wilderness - a lot of comfort - and relaxing sundowners and dinner in the middle of nowhere - cool. Very nice was also the Ngorongoro Farmhouse near to Lake Manyara.
The kids also participated well - even if we have been traveling for some time in the jeeps. But with the guides on board you will not be bored and you get a lot of information (if you want) about Tanzania etc.
We saw everything except Rhinos - highlight areas here the crater, the wild cats in Serengeti and of course the migration at the Mara River. We could not have imagined such a number of animals. Feeling you were always "close" - very impressive.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
We did a 10 days safari that took us to trek gorillas, see wildlife and also the Batwa community. Our guide Joseph was extra ordinary caring and always made sure that we were happy. He was also flexible with us given the age of my mother. The vehicle was a 4 wheel drive with air conditioning. We paid for a budget trip, and expected basic services but all the services where topnotch. Thanks to Sydah in the office who guided us well in organising the perfect first African trip. I highly recommend AA Safaris and tours ltd.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emanuel Made This Trip our Best Ever!
We are a retired couple in our early 60's who have traveled extensively. When booking a safari in Tanzania, the quality of your guide is critical to the experience. We could not have chosen better.
Emanuel has a passion for nature and the local culture that he shares with enthusiasm. His depth of knowledge about the wildlife is beyond impressive. We felt as if we were being guided on our 12 day adventure through this amazing habitat by one of the leading Tanzanian experts, and he happened to have a wonderful sense of humor as well.
Of all our trips in many parts of the world, this one was the most dependent on the quality of the guide. Fortunately for us, Emanuel made it our best trip ever.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator is very experienced and knowledgeable
That’s totally what I want to see in Africa ,no pity left ,a lot of wild animals you can see,such as crocodile,hippo,rhino,buffalo,leopard,lion and so on.Amazing experience you will never forget.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing time in Uganda, it was incredible!
Thanks to Gatatu and Reward our guide we lived an authentic African experience. They were very flexible and thoughtful. The places we went and the animals we saw were incredible. We felt like home the days we were there. We love Uganda, a country where you can find amazing experiences.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Help yourself, choose others
We booked one thing and we received a totally different service, starting from the camping that was not the one agreed and of lower qualities where we could not sleep since tents and sleeping bag were in awful conditions, to the number of people in the tour (maximum should be 6 and we were 7) and we had to share the same seat on the jeep in two. Not really comfortable.
We discovered we paid much more than the rest of the group. When we pointed out all these things the only answer was we are sorry. Not enough. Absolutely to avoid.
Not serious, only a lot of chit-chat without facts.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comfortable, lovely experience. Reliable operator!
We had a fantastic time with Africa Tours Adventure. Extremely professional and responsive. We had booked a 4 night itinerary -- 2 nights in Bwindi with Gorilla Mist camp and 2 nights in Lake Bunyonyi with Birdnest.
- Bookings: Very smooth. We always got detailed and SUPER-QUICK responses from Nicholas. We had contacted a number of tour operators but Nicholas ability to provide us gorilla trekking passes for a particular day as well as his responsiveness, made us choose him for the trip. I was also very particular about the hotels we stay. In spite of a lot of to and fro, Nicholas was very patient to accommodate the best possible stay options for us. He was ready to give us what we wanted and was very honest about the prices for the same too. They provide you the band for your buck!
- Accommodation: Stay was very comfortable in both the places with UNBELIEVABLE views. Gorilla Mist camp and Bird-nest - both were second choices but were perfect for us. (Our first choices had some big group bookings in both the places exactly for our dates. Nicholas also offered to switch the dates to accommodate but we wanted to stick to itinerary and hence went with 2nd choices instead.)
- Tour & Guide: There are long drives in this trip which I was prepared for. Our guide, Rogers, was a very sweet person. He was polite, helpful, punctual, professional and always answered our questions. He also helped us change currency and gave honest view of the exchange rates. (He also helped in advance of the drink prices so that we knew how much to convert as the rest of the trip was paid for.)
Overall, a fantastic country with beautiful people. Would love to come back to Uganda to see more wildlife next time.
IN
Nice holidays with Orongai Africa company
Tanzania was a fantasy location for me quite a while. The wild beasts are so impressively astounding to pull in me.
Our visit guide Asseri was exceptionally proficient and knowledgeable about all that we encountered. Likewise, He also takes us deliberately, treat us like a genuine family. We sensed that this trip was amazing and had a great experience in viewing passionate Africa. On the whole, it was an unforgettable trip with Orongai Africa Tours.
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremly friendly, proffesional and reliable
Communication fast, service was excellent and very very friendly
RU
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tour of Kenya, August 2018.
We traveled through the parks of Kenya by a small group of 4 people. The company was chosen thanks to Elena, the Russian-speaking manager. After much discussion, the route was approved: Samburu-Solio-Bogoria-Naivasha-Masai Mara. The trip was organized at a good level, but there are a few comments. In Masai Mara we were replaced with a samp and settled in the ENCHOROW WILDLIFE samp Masai Mara. They greeted us cordially, but this was all wrong. We had 2 houses, in one the toilet was in disassembled condition and the water was flowing with a river, and all three days we were trying to fix it, but it was not possible. There were also problems with light. Burning wood and firewood burned next to the other house, it was impossible to breathe. But we made an advance payment, so that we booked everything in advance. The firm promised that we will have a cook, but right on the day of departure, they said that he was sick and only appeared in Masai Mar, but we do not think that it was our cook, since we ate our own table. We travel a lot and we know what our chef is, by the way there were groups with his cook.
I would like to say a big thank you to Elena for the prompt resolution of all the questions that arose, if her trip had not been spoiled for her help.
Thank you to the wonderful guide of the driver of Kagum, his skill and knowledge allowed us to see everything that we wanted.
And the company wants to wish that it clearly fulfilled its promises and carefully chose partners.