US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best of the best with AVS
We have just landed back home after completing our Kenya and Tanzania holiday tour with my wife Kelly, a safari that was handled by Africa Vacation Safaris. From the first email everything looked so professional. Response was timely with every detail well outlined. We had our won itinerary set but they advised on how better it would be set to maximise on this holiday. It worked and we enjoyed 100 percent. I will recommend their service to anyone planning a safari to Kenya and Tanzania. Oh and thank you for the surprise lunch at the carnivore. That was amazing and Kelly really enjoyed.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I think the communications, service, living up to expectations, the safari tour itself are all good.Thank you.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a nice experience
We visited Uganda with day trips to Tanzania last year. Our travel plans were arranged perfectly to suit what we all wanted to do and more. The itinerary was very thorough and beautifully made. Sedrick our agent was very quick to respond to all our needs. We did not encounter any problems at all. Overall we were very happy and impressed with their service.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you World Escapes for this wonderful stay !! thank you sabine for the organization, listening
they were on point easy to understand and full of life..
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affordable
Our 5 day safari was a perfectly arranged by ToA safaris. Seka and Herieth would respond within a day and gladly customized the trip for us, as we were sure of the itinerary we wanted to follow. We were picked up by Gabrieli (our guide for the next 5 days) from Kilimanjaro Airport and drove to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (fantastic view from the room) for the first night. Gabbi was great to communicate to, with a great sense of humor and truly made our trip more memorable and fun. He also was very adept at locating game, and tirelessly scouted for hours for us.
Next three nights we spent at Serengeti Heritage Camp (again fantastic bush experience, with hyenas and wild buffaloes walking around the tents, guarded by Masaai though) and Kenzan Camp (did not have a great view though) at Ndutu. We were two couples, so were comfortable in the open top land cruiser. Service was great across all the camps, they truly know how to service guests. We loved the food in general across all the camps. We were on the road for most of the time, so we had packed lunches of fruits and sandwiches during the days, again nicely arranged and served by Gabby. Gabby also got us a bag of Tanzanian hot peppers (pili-pili) which we loved and wanted to take home with us :).
Serengeti seldom disappoints people. Choose the accommodation by doing your own research and budget preferences, and take help from the tour organizing companies. We loved it, and would definitely come back in the future. Thank you ToA and Gabby and Seka. We had one of our most memorable trips.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly awesome experience
We chose Encounter Africa to help us fulfill a life long dream to see Gorillas in the wild as part of our honeymoon and I have to say, they delivered!
Before the trip, communication was excellent and Encounter organised our park permits and everything else seamlessly. For the 3 days, Talbot looked after us very well, and we always felt safe, relaxed and able to enjoy the views of the stunning Ugandan countryside whilst he negotiated some tricky conditions on the ling drive, especially on the latter, unpaved section of the route.
Our accommodation at Nkuringo Lodge was really homely. The staff were excellent, we were very well fed, and really enjoyed the views of the Virunga mountains.
The Trek itself was really special. We had the 4 hour habituation experience which for us was well worth the extra. Note that the time actually starts when you reach the point where the group were tracked on the previous day but luckily for us they hadn't moved far, meaning that we got nearly the full 4 hours with them. That extra time allows you to get closer and closer as the gorillas become more and more relaxed. Of course, the adrenalin is running and do expect to get charged a few times as we did. One time the silverback was literally within 2m and letting us know that he wasn't entirely happy but soon enough he was on his back, rolling around and very, very chilled in our presence. An incredible, intimate and unique experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A superbly organised tour with amazing guides and food in the best location for safaris.
We went on of trip with your company on January 2015 to Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Victor & Mandela. I just wanted to say what a great time we had and what great guys they were to have to take us. Mandalas food was amazing, it was a great break for me as we camp ourselves all the time and I'm normally the cook. He put me to shame, I said he should write a cook book to give me ideas on our trip.
It exceeded our expectations tenfold.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An emotional journey to our birth place and Tony our driver/guide ensured that it went smoothly
Great trip with Tony looking after us expertly and with great care. He was like a part of our family. What an unforgettable experience Uganda was. The happy smiling people and the beautiful country. Great lodges with good food. Saw everything apart from the elusive leopard. Tony did not give up trying to find for us. Saw 10 lions!!! Sadly not with us anymore.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!!
Just go see the video !...everything possible because of perfect africa !!!
https://youtu.be/9cFiGfLW9V8
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fulfilling a lifetime desire to experience the African migrations for a disabled person!!!
My daughter, Sarah, and I just came back from the most exciting safari with Flash Safaris and Photography. In my case it was the fulfillment of a lifetime wish to go to Africa and see the wild animals, the migrations and also the research sites of the Leakey's. And since I'm an older fellow who uses a wheelchair full-time -- it's not easy. But Magda, Robert and Adam put together a Safari that worked so nicely for all my needs. They made it easy to get into and out of the safari vehicles and had checked the accessibility of all the accommodations. Awesome is an understatement!! It was a perfect safari experience.
We wish to specifically extend our thanks and gratitude to Magda Vrijs, Edward Mollel and Mtiro Adam of Flash Safaris and Photography . And Robert Stelling with Fika Safaris who did an excellent communications job regarding the accessibility needs.
Mtiro Adam was our Guide and Driver for the Safari and a wonderful companion. His knowledge of the wildlife and plants was amazing!!! Everywhere we went we saw others who clearly had a high respect for Adam.
My checklist for the safari was to visit Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Plains, the Rift Valley and Olduvai Gorge (the Leakey's paleontology site). They designed a safari which covered all these objectives and many more!!
I would say, without a doubt, if you want to go to Africa and have a World-Class Experience - contact Flash Safaris -- they can make it happen for you!!!
Our best wishes to all -- Gary Elsner and Sarah Gualtieri
