50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Experience
My wife and I spent 5 weeks in Tanzania in August 2018 and it was a last minute decision to go on a motorbike tour as we had a few days available at the end of our trip. So we booked a tour with Karanga Tours for my 55th birthday with both my wife and I to ride on separate bikes. Alpha made a huge effort to accommodate our needs by lowering the bike twice for Steph but as she wasn’t confident, she decided not to ride and instead take the 4 x 4. This was also a last minute decision, but it was no problem for Karanga to organise a 4 x 4 and guide on short notice. As we hadn’t planned on riding motorbikes, I’d brought none of my gear with me and they kitted me up with all the gear that I would use at home in Australia.
We left Arusha weaving our way through traffic to fuel up for the first day’s ride. We soon made our way from the bitumen onto undulating dirt tracks. My guide Alphi was very helpful and took me on the best tracks over the Monduli mountains and down into the rift valley. The bikes are old school XR 250’s, easy to ride but required running repairs along the way. This only added to the experience as it gave us some time to stop and chat and take in this part of remote Tanzania. We had time to deviate up mountain trails for views and get close up to wildlife. We caught up with Steph at Lake Natron as she travelled via Manyara National Park. While we both had different journeys, we were given a fantastic exposure to the best of Tanzania. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karanga Adventure Tours if you want a great motorbike riding experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reviewed 1 week ago Everything was very well planned
Communication with Sarah was fantastic beginning many months before the trip. He and his wonderful staff have answered all my interrogations via e-mail and that was the main reason why my wife and I chose Dallago Tours . Pick-up at the hotel was on-time. The Safari tents at Elanagata Olerai Camp was much better than during my first safari in the Masai-mara a few years back. They were equipped with a hot water shower and a toilet. Beds were very comfortable. Visiting a Masai village is a must. I strongly recommend it. They were very welcoming. Many thanks to Joshua who brought us there. During the 3-day Safari, We saw the big 4 (excluding the Rhino which has become so rare to spot - haven't seen any during my first Safari either) and a lot of other animals, too numerous to mention here. The stop at Narok was a bit too long with our driver Joshua, over an hour and a 40 minutes, I am sure there is a possibility to accelarate things at Narok in order to spend more time on a Safari. Having mentioned that, we really appreciated our safari with our driver Joshua and we strongly recommend Dallago Tours.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Cancelled trip on the day of the Safari. Please avoid.
Was looking for a Tsavo 3 day trip and booked with World Escape.
Response usually was slow, but would get a reply to queries eventually.
The day of the safari, I call the number and am told that there was a problem with the safari van, and they will update me.
Am told an hour later, the van can't be fixed, and hiring one from another partner will vost more. They offerred to refund my money. I asked them to defer the trip to another date. They said they'll try, and post that the person I was speaking to stopped answering my calls and messages.
Got my money back thankfully.
No apology.
Had to pay to change my flight dates, and had a stressful morning trying to make alternate arrangements.
Please avoid them at all costs.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful Short Holiday National Park Tour with RAK SAFARIS
I and a couple of friends had an amazing experience touring Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park beautifully arranged and coordinated by RAK Safaris. The service was splendid from b|b accomodation bookings to the tour explainations along the fully journey.
Thanks very much RAK Safaris.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
It all started with good communication with Geophrey. Emails were promptly replied and when we arrived, Jane was there to pick us up. She was very friendly and briefly explain about our safari. Our guide Simon was very knowledgeable and funny. We managed to see all the big 5. As for the camps all are wonderful especially in Masai Mara. Will definitely use their services again.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Roho exceeded our expectations with our Safari, from the smooth running to the quality of the guides
Ute was super helpful and incredibly professional and honest in helping us plan and book our safari to meet our travel schedule and budget.
Our guides were very good and punctual, we saw the most incredible animal sightings and were able to completely relax and enjoy the safari. I would highly recommend Roho and Ute and I look forward to booking our next African adventure with them.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I had such a great time visiting beautiful animals with the best possible guiding!
Everything was just so great! From my requests they costume made a great plan for my tour. The guide Peter is very professional, knowledgeable and humble. He understands very well what visitors need and would enjoy experience. I saw amazingly many beautiful animals in a fairly short safari tour and was more then satisfied when we returned to Kampala.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best services and best guide. Excellent choice of hotels. Great experience
Best services best guide best accomaditions. A great experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime that far exceeded any expectations!
Luckily I had a friend who had spent months researching which trekking and safari company to go with months earlier so when it came time to plan my own trip, I went with her strong recommendation of KTM which saved loads of time and was the best decision I could have made! Nick who worked his way up from being a porter, to a guide and now a company owner, was extremely professional, helpful and responsive to all our of pre trip jitters, emails and thousands of questions. From the moment we landed to our departure, he was there to help and go out of his way to ensure we were safe, well taken care of and in the best hands with our guides and team. (He even had to send a porter up the mountain 3 days in to deliver us warmer sleeping bags and tampons!!!) Our team for Kilimanjaro was incredible and our guides Ali and "Simbamze" ensured our safety, confidence and success in reaching the top. Kevin the chef cooked up amazing food which was way more and much better than I could have imagined! (Was hoping to lose weight and I think we all gained instead!) Cholo our waiter would wake us up ginger tea every morning, dust off our boots at the end of each day and even give us massages if we felt sore. By the end ceremony, we were all in tears to say our goodbyes and so thankful for all their hard word and contagious smiles! Our safari was also amazing and an easy transition with incredible accommodation, food and professional kind guide Shirima. I highly recommend this company without any reservation! Asante Sana!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari experience
Gilmag by many aspects is the best definition professionalism, and quality service all rolled into one. I had fabulous time in Tanzania an Rwanda courtesy of this company. Their manager Mary always willing to go the extra mile to make our trip memorable. We loved loved loved everything. See you again next year.