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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nolle was dedicated, knowledgeable, and fun
Every part of the trip was well planned and executed smoothly! Our guide was dedicated to ensuring that the game drives were filled with a wonderful variety of wild life. Nolle was interested in and responsive to our interests and goals. He also included supplies so we had a private breakfast picnic one morning. We had an amazing adventure during our time in our guide’s care!
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company in Tanzania! 100% recommended, don't miss it!
The communication with Arnold, Luis, and our guides Mike and Boni was excellent, always helpful and willing to do anything to ensure our comfort at every minute! They were attentive to us every second, even when we were at the hotel, they helped us with our Tanzanian chip, to change money and not all agencies take the time to satisfy our needs 100%! The price and quality was the best, especially for a private safari, in other companies it was much more expensive and they didn't even take the time to meet with us, we had 3 pre-safari meetings to agree on dates and planning our trips. days, always giving the option to change the itinerary if something did not seem to us, we found that excellent, they are very flexible, and always with a smile! Upon arriving in Africa, they picked us up at the airport, took us to our hotel and then gave us a tour of the city of Arusha, to learn about Tanzanian cultures, very tasty local food and beautiful museums! Another day we went to knowing how they harvested coffee, from when they planted it, until you drink it, we have met tribes, Hadzabe and Datoga, we have seen the big 5, always with the help of Mike, who gave everything so that we could get the best experience and the best shots! Everything was excellent, if you want to live the experience, I highly recommend it!
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice nature With variable animals
My expections came true in 7 day safari. The nature is beautiful and there are so Many animals. The safari was great but this january has been rainy. The rain and 3 nights camping was rough combination the lodge accomodation was ok. It has been rainy mornings, usually afternoon is not raining. Serengeti and Ngorongoro was great with do Many animals. Serengeti paths were muddy and in very poor conditions. Zanzibar is ok maybe I waited too much. The accomodations are good and not cheap. The food has been below my expectations. Overcooking has been the main problem with fish, seafood and even lobster has been overcooked. The food is ok but it could be much better. Lets see if We are lucky in the next days. This experience is after 7 days safari, one day in Arusha and 3 days in Zanzibar. Topy tours Jackson and Benedict have been highlight persons is Tanzania,Arusha. People are happy here and I feel safe in TZ. Overall good experience except food. The best food We got zaka tribe place very close that coffee lessions place and Materuni waterfalls.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible people and country
We are a family of four (two almost adult kids) and it was our first visit to Tanzania. We first spent three days in Daressalam and visited the National museum and went to Slipway shopping center which is quite touristic but nevertheless a wonderful location next to the sea and worth a visit. What we really enjoyed is visiting the Village museum. Here you get an impression on how people traditionally life. It is a place with a lot of trees and green, we were also lucky to see very fine dance and theatre performances there. In any case don't miss a visit to the museums' restaurant - it is super!
The country is very lovely with huge national parks and wildlife. Through Safari Bookings we chose Smile with us tours for a five day safari to Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains and Nyerere National Park. These parks are not as popular as Serengeti, so for a lot of the time you are alone or just with very few other cars in the park. It was incredible well organized and people are friendly and helpful with nice accommodations and so tasty food.
After the safari we went to Zanzibar and spent 10 days there. We enjoyed very much to be in locally owned hotels and did do a lot of nice little trips on our own. It is not difficult to find a guide and driver who is showing you around. We did snorkeling, visited a spice farm, did go to different beaches and of course visited stone town, I recommend to spend at least three days for this beautiful and vibrant city.
Tanzania is a wonderful country doing a lot of things right. For example to ban plastic bags. They also do a great job with the national parks trying to preserve and protect nature. The country is save, it is easy to get around with English, as a tourist you feel very welcome. We loved it and I can recommend Tanzania 100%
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Kilimanjaro climb and 4-day safari combo with Burigi Chato Safaris
I really enjoyed my Tanzania trip with Burigi Chato Safaris which included a Kilimanjaro climb via the scenic Lemosho route (6 days) and a 4-day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater National Parks. The service was great throughout the trip, operator very responsive and flexible and open to customer requests/wishes. Everything worked as planned. The service during the tour was outstanding as well - guide (Gabriel), chef, and porters made the Kilimanjaro climb a wonderful experience and provided thorough advice/support. Our safari guide (Doni) was very experienced and allowed us plenty of time with the animals to take photos and observe. All accommodations were nice and as described. Airport pickup/drop-off on time and stress-free. I would book with Burigi Chato Safaris again and would recommend their tours to my family and friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magical Safari in Amboseli
We went to Amboseli for a two day safari with Award Tours and Safaris and the whole process, from booking to the field was seamless. Mary at head office was super helpful and put together very professional online itineraries and was quick to tweak them to our preferences. Eddy, our field guide, was very knowledgable and made us feel welcomed. The accommodation booked for us was amazing, with views of Kili and Eddy was great at manoeuvring us into good sighting positions while maintaining ethical boundaries from the animals. An amazing experience and we would definitely book again with Award Tours.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Kili experience and unforgettable safari!
We visited Tanzania in september 2023 : first we climbed the Kilimanjaro with the guide and organizer William Eliamini and that was really exceptional. His staff was more than concerned by our wellbeing, we ate really well, everyone was helpful and that meant a lot for us to reach the top! We took the Lemosho route because that was the route who would give us, we're both 70, the best chance to reach the top as it takes more days and adaptation to the height is easier. After this incredible experience, William organised for us the best safari ever with the guide Timothy Elias, 4 days-3 nights in tents and rooms : we visited Tanranguire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The guide gave us so many explanations about wildlife and we were lucky to see the Big Five! We had a safari car with 7 from 3 different nationalities and the ambiance was so good during the days and evenings! If we would do it again, we would not hesitate a single moment and ask again William and Timothy!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised
Thank you Ongeri Expeditions for making our stay at Hildana memorable. Everything was well organised and they were constantly in touch with us throughout the stay and after. Will definitely book through you again.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We got all the help and information we needed both before and during our trip. Excellent service!
We got all needed help and information from the tour operator both before and during our trip to Kenya. The chosen accommodations and parks were to our liking and fitted us as a family with two adults and two kids. Our boys liked the lodges, the parks and the game drives as much as we did and we felt like we were taken care of during the whole trip. We had some problems with our visas upon arrival (complete our mistake) and the tour operator was very quick to organise help and adjustments according to our new schedule. Value for money and reliability was excellent. We have no complaints at all! Our driver Kennedy was a very friendly person who always tried his best to make us feel well taken care of and comfortable. Since we spent some hours (a lot) in the car together with him, we had time to discuss a lot of things and he kindly answered all our questions about Kenya as a country and the wildlife around us in the parks. Our children liked him very much and many times said they felt very safe with him. As a parent this is one of the most important things: That your children feel safe on a trip to a very different corner of the world where they experience so many new things. Thank you Kennedy for making our trip such a lovely memory! And thank you for patiently answering all our questions! We will always be thankful for the time we spent together in your beautiful country! Kind regards, Magnus, Cecilia, Alexander and Erik
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was excellent in all his duties, he was kind and honest to us, he gave us the best during Trip
Excellent experience
We had a super well organized trip with leobeast Tours and Safaris
Our guide Jonny worked very hard to ensure we saw as many animals as possible and he was very knowledgeable about the national parks .we highly recommend.