US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Time, Great Adventure, Above what I Envisioned
We were going to Kenya to do some days of service for our company and I wanted to combine a safari as it has always been on my bucket list. I did quite a bit of research. Our travel agent gave me a couple of safari companies, but looking at them they were pretty expensive because they were out of country companies so the markup seemed high. I looked for local safari companies in Tanzania and came across Benson Safaris. We went with the luxury option, 7 day safari. The trip was above my expectations. Our guide, Peter, was knowledgeable, patient (let us stop whenever we wanted), had amazing eyesight (picked out things where we needed binoculars :) and fun. We went to three parks, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngoronomo Crater. Plan to spend a lot of time traveling from one park to another if you do this trip. Benson, the owner, was very responsive with updates, organizing etc. I highly recommend. this company!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
I just came for this safari specially. The organization for my trip from airport to Massai Mara and back to airport was wonderful however time was at just to the limit.
The guide james. Was really experienced and expert. However this time is not the high season. But we almost saw all animals even those who don’t present in the high migration season.
Rhinos, lions, elephants, all birds, shetta, leopards, and others I don’t remember their names.
Highly recommended.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unsurpassed safari experience
We had the privilege to be on a Rhulani Safaris photographic safari in the Greater Kruger National Park (GKNP). As South Africans, we have been to the GKNP many times before, so we thought we knew what to expect. We were wrong! This safari surpassed our wildest expectations. Everything was meticulously organised by our host, Armand Grobler, the owner of Rhulani Safaris. We stayed deep in the south of Manyeleti Game Reserve in a beautiful unfenced camp. This is raw and authentic Africa. The night sounds were deafening, from the rasping call of a leopard, hyenas whooping, lions roaring, to the prrrt-prrrt of the scops owls. Since there are few other lodges in this area we found all of the sightings without any assistance from other lodges and we were the only vehicle at most sightings. This meant we could stay at the sightings as long as we wished. And we were blessed with fantastic sightings!! We went from the heights of seeing a massive pride of lions walking in the road and a leopard drinking water next to our vehicle to the despair of seeing an injured lion cub being harassed by large male lions. At some point I wished we could press pause, since it was too overwhelming to experience all of this in such a short space of time. At each sighting, Armand ensured that our vehicle was perfectly positioned to make the most of the photographic opportunities. Rhulani means "peace" - not only did we have the peace of mind that our photographic dreams were in great hands, but we also discovered our own peace by being captured by the magnificence of nature. Thanks Armand and Rhulani Safaris!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
Had an amazing tour to Mara with my family thanks to Jadi and tour guide who was friendly and conversant with the work he does. Managed to see wildebeests, impalas, giraffes, zebras, hippos,elephants, and lions. The other days were equally fascinating where we spotted many of these animals again as well as buffalo, crocodiles, guinea fowl, hyenas & jackals. The camp booked was comfortable, clean and enjoyed the stay and price was pocket friendly.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience in Africa
Francesca&Stefano are great Tour Operator because the planning of the expedition was perfect! We visited a spectacular Natural Park in Zambia and in Malawi and did many exciting game drives; the accommodations were very comfortable and nice and we ate good food! The people was always friendly and kind!
An expedition with Africa Wild Truck is an experience of nature and life, we had the chance to get in touch with local communities and understand their lifestyle.
We have been impressed from this kind of travel and surely we would like to repeat it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical stunning experience in Kidepo.
I travelled with Buffalo and another company while in Uganda recently. Buffalo was outstanding and professional from beginning to end. Buffalo were flexible and accommodating and went out of their way to ensure a fabulous trip. They are very efficient with replying to emails and the entire booking process was very easy. I did the 5 day trip to Kidepo and it was absolutely stunning, words cannot describe how amazing Kidepo is. The food and the driving was excellent as was the knowledge and friendliness of the crew. This was the perfect end to my Ugandan adventure.
I would recommend Buffalo without hesitation. I will certainly travel with them again. They are the best.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A SAFARI AND AN ASCENT OF KILIMANJARO THAT BLEW EVERYONE AWAY
Four friends and I recently returned from a most wonderful adventure in Kenya and Tanzania organized by Dickson and Adventure Africa Expeditions. My friends were "blown away" by our wildlife safari in Kenya and then the climb of Kilimanjaro and finally 3 days on Zanzibar. But visits to the giraffe centre and elephant orphanage near Nairobi, a tour of a spice farm on Zanzibar and meeting local people were great added experiences. It was the first visit to Africa for the others, although I had been before. I did a similar trip with Dickson and Adventure Africa in 2011 with other friends and felt enthused and looked forward to another trip with Adventure Africa.
Our guide, James, for our safari to Masa Mara, Amboseli and other locations was very knowledge and is to be highly recommended. James led us to wonderful encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, vultures and much more but nothing surpassed our 1.5 hour encounter with 2 wandering leopards. James also knew the birds we saw and the variety of trees and other vegetation. He was excellent! Our accommodations and food were first class.
Our ascent of Kilimanjaro, led by our guide, Siraji, and his assistants, could not have been better. We ascended the Machame route to the Shira Plateau, then spent 3 days traversing the southern slope of Kilimanjaro. We passed the Lava Tower, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp and on to the Barafu Camp while getting acclimatized to the high elevation. Then it was the night ascent to the top. Despite an average age of 65 we made the top with no headaches, nausea or other altitude effects although saw people in other groups struggling or even having to give up and turn around. Although less than perfect weather (except for the ascent to the top) our guides, porters and cooks did a fantastic job of looking after us. The tents and food were great. We could not thank Siraji and his crew enough for the good time and successful climb.
In short, we would strongly recommend Dickson and Adventure Africa Expeditions for a wonderful and varied adventure in East Africa.
Dave King, Prince George, BC, Canada
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
BEST SAFARI I have ever done in the unique Ngorongoro-Crater!!!
We had a great one-day safari to the Ngorongoro Crater with Enchanting Tanzania Safaris. I already booked it before our trip to Tanzania and it was very easy to communicate with them. In Tanzania everything was well organized and also as a friend of me wanted to join us at short notice (we had one empty place left in the car), it was no problem at all for them to make this possible. We had a great time and a lot of fun and were lucky to see many animals (Lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, elephant, rhino,...). James, our amazing driver and guide, was professional and very funny. With his huge knowledge he could answer us all the question we had concerning the animals and wildlife in Tanzania as well as Tanzania in general. Besides Swahili and English James is also fluent in German, so I would absolutely recommend him to all people that prefer a tour in German. My next safari will be definitely again with Enchanting Tanzania Safaris!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super adventures with Compass Safari
Compass Safari took us through 4 parks in 5 days and each was a spectacular adventure. We had soo much fun and the staff and jeep were excellent. Hotels were clean and either in the park or very close by. Can't wait to come back and we 100% recommend Compass Safari to anyone who asks...and who doesn't :)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An efficient and bespoke service, fantastic value for money - highly recommend!
Trying to organise four different people from two countries with varying tastes and preferences and temperaments (!), to go on a trip spanning three countries is no mean feat. However the team at Intek, specifically Olivier and Diana, did an amazing job of it.
Over a month of to and fro emails, midnight phonecalls and endless tweaks culminated in a once in a lifetime experience including gorilla trekking, exploration of Mafia island and Victoria Falls. The whole itinerary including flights, transfers, hotels and excursions (as well as catering for vegetarian meals) was effortlessly and seamlessly coordinated and the trip was a resounding success.
If you have a busy schedule or just don't know what to do or where to go on your next adventure, I would definitely advise calling Intek as a first port of call.