MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good service, excellent drivers, fantastic hotels!!
We booked a private 6 day safari started in Nairobi and ending in Moshi. Afrishare Trekking Safaris were always prompt to reply whenever we had questions and throughout the safari we had no issues whatsoever.
Hotels booked were really good - much needed after the game drives. Drivers both in Kenya and Tanzania were excellent who did their very best so we would see everything we wished for. Both also very careful drivers. Our van broke down on our way to Isebania border and our driver made prompt arrangements so that we proceed with out route without any faults in our itinerary.
It was a very positive experience and would recommend it to anyone.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, knowledgeable and perfectly organised safari operator.
We had booked a 5 day safari with Benson and had a fantastic time.
Our driver/ guide was very knowledgeable, lots of fun, punctual and in one word fantastic. As you are spending so much time with your guide, it is important there is a click and you have someone who can adapt to all kinds of situations and people. We certainly were not disappointed in that area.
The whole family (+5) was actually sad saying goodbye to him.
The entire booking process with Benson has also been a pleasure, they are very responsive, helpful and professional.
To than find that their professionalism is also replicated in real life was a relief, the entire safari tour was flawless and extremely well organised.
We would certainly recommend Benson if you are seeking the right partner to organise your safari in Tanzania.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe and reponsible tour company
efficient work and can help to solve problems when accidenet happens during tour.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari!
My friends and I arranged our safari through Bluerange Connect Limited. We had an amazing time with our guide, Monsieur. He worked really hard to assure that we saw all of the animals we hoped to see and succeeded! He also provided great education on the animals, the Masai tribe and Kenya in general. He was the highlight of our trip! Pro tip - Bring soft bags, like a backpack or duffel. The safari car couldn't accommodate suitcases.
The accommodations weren't the greatest but they're doable as long as your aren't used to super fancy places. This really is a budget/mid-range safari. I'm a picky eater and wasn't the biggest fan of the food, but if you aren't picky I'm sure the food isn't half bad.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful trip, brilliantly organised, could not give a stronger recommendation
This is the second African trip I have had organised by Cuan McLaren of African Ubuntu Safaris, both have been beyond perfect and I can't wait to go again!
From the very early "tyre kicking" stage, through the planning and eventual trip I was so impressed with Cuan's diligence, advice and attention to detail. Both trips were seamless and went without a hitch. All of our transport and connections were so hassle free - wherever we went there was someone waiting to pick us up and greet us.
The camps Cuan recommended were prefect for our requirements - totally fitting "the brief".
In planning stage Cuan's communication was always efficient and informative.
I'm so grateful for all of the work Cuan put in to making our trips so much fun, easy and wonderful - I can't give a higher recommendation.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Southern Africa Adventure
We had an idea around a a southern African adventure. Cuan helped turn that into reality with superb locations across Botswana and Zambia. The wildlife we saw was amazing as were the lodges. Service was brilliant. The while trip ran really smoothly other than Qantas who lost some bags when we returned home. they arrived 48 hour later. Happy to recommend Ubuntu. Will be using again when we next do an Africa Adventure.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AVOID MOONSTROLL VANTAGE. Our family had a poor experience.
From the beginning the Moonstroll communication was poor so I wish I had cancelled. We did a 5-day, 4-night camping safari but cut it short by a day and asked them to just take us to Chobe to a hotel.
We had a late start in the morning, no breakfast at the Staymore Hotel which was booked through Moonstroll and a freezing cold ride with no blankets in safari truck. No lunch that day except for what we had purchased.
The worst part was no satellite phone for the guide (who was excellent and tried to manage Moonstroll’s sloppy planning )our truck with supplies, tents, food, etc. broke
down and we had no way of knowing where they were. We were at a campsite in Savuti with nothing , just by a fire until our guide found another camp for us and we felt like refugees. The sun was setting. We had just spotted a leopard and there I was, a grandma with my family and my dream Safari a nightmare. They did finally show up and set things up quickly but the horrible
insecurity made me sick. We had to loan money to the guide for some fees, very unprofessional. Moonstroll had not told our guide we had paid for Mekoro canoe trip and he had to hastily fit it in, and it was also done as the sun was setting.
Fortunately we did have an excellent guide who did his best and tried to make us feel secure but being in the bush like this, even for a short time, was horrible. The food was great and the tents, etc very nice.
I did send an email to Monametsi after the safari several times and got no response. As I said, do not use this company and I wonder if safaribookings even vets the companies they recommend. This was my fifth safari and I wanted to have an unforgettable outing, paid for by me. My family could not believe I chose Moonstroll. Thankful for Gibson, our wonderful guide who was very stressed out.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing experience of NOTE!! WOW, WOW, WOW !!
Where do I start? We stayed at the Maun Cresta hotel. stunning verby !! comfortable rooms and friendly staff. the food was excellent!! Yum yum.
Mark was our tour guide and what a nice guy. he fetched us at 07:10 the Sunday morning. We were running late and he was patiently waiting for us. The drive to the Okavango was an epic one. A cold morning, but Mark made sure we were covered by providing us with blankets to keep us warm.
When we got there, it was a picture perfect setting!! Our guide on the Delta was Matthew. a great guy, very knowledgeable, and well spoken. the weather was perfect.
OMW what an experience on a Mokoro. it felt so save and so relaxing. the ladies that steered the canoe did it with so much grace and style. loved every minute of it !! we got to see Hippo's, elephants, giraffe's, some beautiful birdlife and flowers. all of this was the highlight of my trip. I was on the Okavango Delta with a Mokoro!! say what??? YES, with a Mokoro, can you believe it ! an experience of a lifetime. Memories for LIFE!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We toured Chobe, Victoria Falls and went on a Game Drive in Stanley Livingston - Amazing!
Tongesai was absolutely fantastic. Every step of the tour he built for us worked like clockwork. Seriously...he picked us up from the airport, handled every small element of the trip and was an utmost professional. I had never booked a trip from overseas, and I was skeptical of putting my trust in someone so far away. Tongesai was the right choice, and I can't tell you how much I would recommend him to any others.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Adventure!!
My safari with Albert and Richard went completely above my expectations!! We saw the most amazing wildlife including 4 of the big 5 and had so much fun doing it. Food and accommodations were also better than expected! Wish I had them for the last day of my safari as well! Five stars!!