BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime: excellent food, clean tents and private toilet, one family
Experience of a lifetime to climb Kilimanjaro (6 day Machame) with the team of Patrick. Excellent food during the whole trip, super clean tents and private toilet. Perfect guidance to adapt to the altitude. But most importantly each member of the team makes you feel like you are part of their family.
I would recommend everyone to book a trip to climb Kilimanjaro with Patrick. Our trip also included 3 day safari which was arranged great with Genius Kilimanjaro as well.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Machame route + 3 days safari, amazing experience
We had a wonderful trip organized by Genius Patrick and his team. Patrick organized the 6 day Machame route - Kilimanjaro climb and a 3 day safari for us. We already had a lot of contact before our trip. When checking our wishes for the trip and answering any questions, Patrick was always available for us via WhatsApp. Good, fast communication. Upon arrival in Tanzania, Patrick and Godfrey picked us up from the airport. They gave us a briefing at the hotel. The next day we went on a trip. The team was very helpful and the guides have an in depth knowledge of the mountain. We felt very safe and very well guided. The equipment and food were excellent. We had a great experience! After Kilimanjaro we started our three-day safari. The safari was organized by Patrick and the guide was Baraka. He has a very in depth knowledge of the parks and the animals and very good driving skills. We had a hot lunch and the hotel (Kudu lodge) was also very nice. During the safari, Patrick regularly checked via WhatsApp to see how things were going. Overall we were extremely happy with the trip and would recommend Genius to all our friends!
(automatic translation from Dutch)
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator with quick response and answers all questions
This 4 day safari was an amazing experience for us. All our answers were answered with quick response and we have been well taken care of. The accommodations were very nice and luxury as well as clean and the food was very delicious.
The driver went beyond his way to make this an amazing experience for us and succeeded.
We definitely can recommend this and want to do another safari with you guys.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Went above and beyond to make our experience out of this world!
The safari was simply amazing and the accomodation was great. Rocky, our tour guide went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and was great at spotting animals. We spotted 4/5 big five and it was all thanks to Rocky! Highly recommend Suricata.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream come true!
Truly the trip of a lifetime!!! My mom and I booked a mother/daughter safari for her first trip to Africa, and we can’t say enough good things about Suricata. Glory helped tremendously with the booking process, with prompt replies and patience with my endless questions. Everything went smoothly from the moment we landed in Arusha and were greeted by Daniel, who made us feel welcome immediately. The lodges were spectacular (Boma Lodge has the kindest, most helpful staff ever) and the food was top notch (shoutout to Tom from Boma Lodge - five stars!) And a special thanks to Max, the best guide ever! He is such a kind soul with a wealth of knowledge about the parks and wildlife. We trusted him 100000% to get us everywhere safely and on time, and he always knows how to find the best views of wildlife! Our trip would not have been the same without his humor, organization, patience, and vast experience with guiding safaris. He also happens to be the best driver I’ve ever seen, which is so important while navigating muddy Serengeti roads. We were blown away by the hospitality and comfort we experienced throughout our four day trip and would certainly recommend this company to anyone looking for a safe and enjoyable safari.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
great guide, good accomodation, not vegetarian friendly
Let me start with the bad. For vegetarian or vegan people, there is hardly any choice given except fruits for breakfast. They don't understand the concept of a balanced vegetarian meal. It was actually a non veg meal plan without the non veg items.This is despite their confirmation that they provide vegetarian options.
Another issue was with salt. Despite asking for low salt food it was more than even normal levels. I had to take extra medication to control my BP.
Now the good. The guide for us was very friendly and helpful. We had a very good experience despite having a totally rainy day. African safari is something one should not miss.
The accommodations provided were very good and comfortable : we took the tented camps instead of the more budget friendly campsites option.
Tarangire is really very good. The problem with Serengeti is its vast expanse and the time taken to reach or even move within. Often the most interesting sights happen before we reach the park. We also had the bad fortune of a rainy Serengeti. So that may have taken some sheen out of the experience. Ngorogoro is also very beautiful and a great place to go.
Overall the great guide we had made up for the problems with food.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible experience with Image Travel
We had a very bad experience with this Travel Operator and we highly recommend you not to make the same mistake. Just to name a couple of examples:
- Program was changed last minute and we were not informed until the first day
- Pick up from hotel/ airport were often late (sometimes even by 1 hour) and with bad quality vehicles
- Instead of 3 tents for 5 people as per program payed, in 2 of the accommodation they only provided 2 room
- The refund promised for the mistake has never been effectively sent
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He did a great job to make my tour with full of comfort and amazing one!
Exceptional Service at an Affordable Price
I had the opportunity to partake in a customized safari for three people, and it exceeded all my expectations. Everything unfolded exactly as I had envisioned—punctual and in accordance with the planned itinerary. No request was too much trouble.
Sharon, the agency's travel planner, surpassed all expectations. Her professionalism, remarkable problem-solving skills, in-depth destination knowledge, and prompt email responses made the planning process seamless and enjoyable.
Our guide demonstrated a commitment to fulfilling our every request. He was not only kind but also quick to respond to all our inquiries. His navigation skills ensured that we were always among the first to spot various animals, making the entire experience truly unforgettable. The level of service provided was amazing, especially considering the reasonable price.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable , courteous guide
Enjoyed our river cruise and land safari with Moonlight Safari. Timely pickup from lodge. You get value for money.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing. Highly knowledgable.
Lucas, is highly knowledgeable guide. He knows an amazing amount about all kinds of wildlife from big game to the smallest of mammals and birds. He has a keen eye for safety, making sure that you are safe while enjoying a good deal of excitement. It was a trip of a lifetime, with my sisters, brother in law, nephew and my two sons.
