US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selous game reserve
Lenard is very helpful in everyway. He knows the area excellent and knows where the animals are. In Just one Day, we managed to see zebra, impala, lion, hyiena, giraffe, gnu, wilderbeer, crocodile, hippo, many birds and other animals. He also possess a great deal of knowledge for animals which is very entertaining. Highly recommended.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a memorial tour owe to David!!
Such a memorable trip!
Absolutely incredible!! Choosing 4days lodge safari was the best decision we could’ve made for our Tanzania trip. We initially communicated with Mohamed who sent us a detailed itinerary including the parks we would visit and the lodges we would stay at. He answered our many questions quickly and informatively. During the trip, David was our guide. You could tell how much he loves his job by his enthusiasm for animals and the national parks of Tanzania. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and that we saw as many animals as possible. All three meals were freshly made (delicious!!) and the lodges were absolutely beautiful and comfortable. You can’t go wrong with choosing Travel Africa Safari Agency! We will 100% be back!
Thank you Mohamed and David for creating such a memorable trip for us!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My tour operator met all of my expectations!
Communication with Ally and Humphry was prompt and precise. We communicated through WhatsApp. They handled everything exactly as they told me they would. There were absolutely no surprises. The service was great. We were picked up at the airport as they said they would and they gave me a great hotel recommendation. This was a top notch service. Our 3 day Serengetti and Ngorogoro camping safari was spectacular. We were able to experience so many things that we would have missed if we were not camping. We had zebras, an elephant and a family of baboons run through our campsite. We saw so many animals and our driver was very knowledgable about where to go to find the animals. Our only disappointment was we couldn't find the elusive rhino. Our cook was wonderful. Everything he made was great. The lions are so close, the cheetah's and leopards are so beautiful. The elephants and giraffes are majestic! This tour is affordable and worth the investment. Remember - take cash for your payment.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday for the lifetime to remember. Excellent weather, scenic beauty and natural wildlife.
Excellent country for holidaying. Beautiful scenic and so natural wildlife to bring every excitement to your holiday. Weather is so nice to make your trip even more enjoyable. Transport vehicles are comfortable for roughest of roads with fully experienced drivers to guide to your personalised tours.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My 2nd safari and again it was a WOW factor!!
I love my ONTRACKSAFARI adventure. Thanks to Will and Carol Fox ! To see the big 5 in their own surroundings was spectacular. To look around a corner to see giraffe and zebra eating side by side is my idea of a safari. Ellies of all sizes playing in the water holes, fascinating to watch. All the animals are my favourite even the hyenas and wort hogs, so ugly they are cute. I was there in spring, to see all the green leaves and colourful flowers in bloom was lovely.The accommodation that Will and Carol choose for their guest is 5 star and beyond. Four different places to stay, all of them very special in their own way. Food is amazing and healthy. The guides on the jeeps are very knowledgeable and passionate about their jobs. They are so helpful in every way, (for example checking to see it's safe behind a bush to go pee.) The night drives are amazing, so many different animals come out at night. To know some of my hard earned dollars are going to help with the conservation of the wild life is also a plus. I got to bring home a plaster cast of a baboons hand that I made on one of my walk abouts. Walking in the bush is as interesting as riding in the jeeps. So many little things to see on the ground. I met some very friendly staff and guests in my 15 days in the bush. I'm sure I made some life long friends. Looking at all my pictures I still say WOW.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Madagascar : country of landscape and light !
Wildlife is unique and amazing, sceneries are exceptionnal ! Wheater, let's say : hot in september , accomodations are at the opposite : you can get high level comfort as well poor with sanitaries very very ... simple (forget hot water !).
if you travel by car : 4 x 4 is obligatory and you could have 10/11 hours driving on terrific tracks !
We knew our driver and guide and he is Great !
If you "break the ice", malagasy people are sweet and kind, you just have to avoid Tana !
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
We did 5 day masai mara & nakuru & naivasha tour. We started with masai mara which was spectacular and the most incredible part of the tour. We couldn't spot a leopard and rhino there but we could see all the other wildlife in two days. Every animal was abundant. Nakuru was very nice too. It is a great place to see rhinos. Naivasha is mild safari tour with great excursions including water and bike safari. Overall it was a great experience, but our first driver Jack was a silent guy who doesn't communicate with their guests and doesn't explain about the tour much. This was disappointing and leaves you with an uneasy feeling. He was mostly just driving and answering our questions with small words. Our second driver John was an incredible guy who was very helpful.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, very good service, very experienced guide
Very happy with the service, communication, professionalism. Henry responded regularly through email. Due to his constant responses didn’t seem we were corresponding from abroad. The Safari Jeep we booked for 7 days was clean, in very good condition. Guide Julius was the best - knowledgeable, friendly, attentive.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, out of this world experience!
If you want a wonderful and absolute perfect Safari experience, do not look any further.
We used Gosheni for our trip to Arusha, Tarangire and Seregenti last year and could not have been any happier. We put our trust in all their good reviews on Tripadvisor and it definitely paid off.
Before we even booked our trip, we exchanged countless emails with Peter. We were able to craft a completely custom 11 day trip, based on his recommendations, our requests and recommendations from fellow Tripadvisor users. Peter was always very patient, extremely helpful and fast to respond. My wife is also severely allergic to gluten (celiac disease) and we had to make sure that she is well taken care of. He reached out to all the lodges and also provided us their names & contact information, so that we can also discuss our concerns directly with them. All of them did a fantastic job and the lodges they recommended were wonderful. She did not get sick!
Our guide, Hubert, went completely out of his way to ensure we are having the time of our life. He took care of us like we were family. Thanks to him we saw the big 5 and lots of other incredible animals. We took over 6,000 pictures and still have not sorted through them all.
During our stay we also learned that Peter used to be a guide himself, before he started his own company. He still embraces that role today and takes very good care of everyone, incl. his guides - which is not necessarily given in this industry. The vehicles that Gosheni is using are very new, comfortable and well equipped custom safari jeeps with power outlets, a cooler with various drinks, coffee, tea, Wifi etc. We could not have asked for more!
When we had an issue at one of the camps that we booked (based on the camp's Tripadvisor reviews), Peter, Hubert and their office immediately came to our rescue and secured us a fantastic, brand-new lodge nearby. We even got to meet the owner, who owns over a dozen lodges in Tanzania, and got to hear his incredible story.
This trip was an out of this world experience that we will cherish forever. It is definitely worth it. We have recommended Gosheni to several coworkers, friends & family members and would not hesitate to book with them again.
Asante sana, Peter & Hubert! Until we meet again!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company and great experience
As a solo female traveler, I chose Aardvark Expeditions Ltd. because I wanted to book an extensive and safe, adventure filled trip to Tanzania. I, also, wanted to use a company that was locally owned by a Tanzanian, and not a US or UK based company, all for a reasonable price. Aardvark Expeditions exceeded my expectations on all fronts. From the first email, the owner of the company, Philemon Joel, responded to my every question promptly and respectfully. My entire trip was arranged for me starting with a hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro, then to a safari, then to a relaxing beach on Zanzibar. The price tag for all of this was much less than other companies I researched, sometimes by almost half. All in-country travel was included in the price, so I had no need to arrange for taxi service at airports. All meals while on the mountain and on the safari were, also, included. My hotel, Arusha Giraffe Lodge in Arusha was wonderful! Comfortable and cheap with a very attentive staff. I was picked up by my guide, Freddy, and the rest of my porter team to head to the mountain. My climb up Kilimanjaro was amazing. Freddy was extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and had been to the summit over 250 times. I was provided with fresh fruit and veggies daily, along with hot water for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate every morning and night, as well as daily water to wash. The meals were delicious, variable, and filling and the team was strong and kind. With the help of Freddy and Chobias, I was able to make it all the way to the top. My safari guide was, also, very knowledgeable about each eco-system at all of the parks we visited, including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. The accommodations while on safari were fabulous and very comfortable and all the delicious meals included. I was able to view, close up, all the animals one would want to see while visiting this area of the world, including; elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebra, etc. Transportation to Zanzibar went with no problems, and I was picked up to spend 1 night in Stonetown at the Tembo House Hotel which was beautiful and right on the beach and had a historic walking tour arranged, and then transferred to the Z Hotel in Nungwi Beach for 3 days of rest and relaxation. Aardvark Expeditions kept me safe, kept me happy, and made it affordable for me to take the trip of a lifetime. Thanks Philemon for all your hard work arranging all of this for me. I will be back!