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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding trip and guide
We traveled to Tanzania in June, and used Earthlife Expeditions for Safari in Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
Our guide was Joseph, who was outstanding. He was enthusiastic, knowledgable, friendly, courteous ... everything you could want in a guide. We have traveled a lot, and could not imagine a better guide.
Communication prior to the trip was prompt and professional, no issues at all. As some have mentioned, our safari vehicle showed signs of heavy use, but within the range of what we were expecting. Accommodations were simple but reasonable, and meals were good.
Our experience overall was a solid 5, largely due to Joseph. We had 3 kids (age 18-20) with us, and were extremely happy that their first experience in Africa was so interesting and positive.
As a side note ... Joseph didn't say this or pressure us in any way, but it is clear that tipping is a big part of your guide's income. Make sure you look into the tipping guidelines and bring enough cash.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Hi everyone! I and my wife went to Tanzania for a honeymoon and of course we decided to do the most important thing - to conquer the top of Africa. Our friends have recommended us SG Tanzania Tours and Safaris. We discussed our climbing and safari remotely. I think prices are rather high but as a reward we got a better quality compared with competitors. SG Tanzania Tours and Safaris has a new equipment: tents, sleeping bags, even their safari car is new and very cool! During the ascent the team took care of us. Surely they were earning money but they did their work well. It is not so easy to find such good team. It is a chief’s merit! I have some tips for those who are going to conquer Kilimanjaro, firstly, don’t doubt, it is very cool! Secondly, choose only SG Tanzania Tours and Safaris! We do not have any bad emotions or any remarks. Everything was great!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very responsive and helpful
I had a last minute trip to organize over the weekend. Michael was quick to respond to my inquiry and organize a trip to Kibale and permits all in a short time, with good communication on email and WhatsApp and personal attention to making sure everything was organized.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Savanna Travel is professionality, humanity and dedication. We will repeat.
All started more than one year ago when I exchanged my first e-mail with Tanja Joubert, from African Savanna Travel. From that moment I knew she should be the one to organize our trip. She understood perfectly what we were looking for.
I had a rough idea about the route we wanted to follow, but it improved a lot with Tanja advise. All the campsites/lodges she chose for us were excellent. Tanja has a great knowledge about the area, so she can advise very well on what one will find once in the place and trace a perfect route.
She is very professional and answers the emails daily. We were also lucky enough to meet her in Johannesburg during the first day of our trip, and she is a lovely person.
Our trip consisted of three weeks in 4x4 with roof tents in Botswana. Tanja took care of all the bookings (car, fees, camps, guide, activities ...) so we didn't have to worry about anything. In addition she was advising us during our entire stay, so when we had any problem/question it was solved quickly and smoothly.
In summary, a wonderful trip. Totally recommended. We have just returned and we are already thinking about repeating. Thank you Tanja!
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent tour but we have some problems at the beginning with the car
The tour is amazing, you can see zebras, elephants, lions, giraffes near your car.
We had only one issue with the car who was broken on the transfer via Dar es Salaam to Mikumi Park. However, the agency was very operative and found solutions for us - they sent a new car in few minutes at at the end we enjoyed the trip.
The campus (Bastian) is very nice and clean . The guide was very amiable and showed us everything in the park - he drove us even to a place outside the park where we saw different species of snakes.
Overall, a nice and joyful experience.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
I will like to thank you for taking care of us on our first safari trip. I had an amazing experience. This trip has truly exceeded my expectations. The entire trip was well organized. I will like to mention that Erastus was great. He was very professional, always on time and willing to accommodate us. I was impressed on how well he could spot the animals and how knowledgeable he was about them. He also ensured that we saw the big 5 and went in search for the animals we were more interested in seeing. The hotels were very beautiful and in great locations. The hotel staff was very friendly. The only inconvenience we had during our trip was in the hotel Sopa in amboseli. This hotel didnt have wi-fi and the hot showers were controlled therefore we couldn't shower with hot water as we pleased. (The hotel only provide wi-fi in the lobby but it was out of service during our stay.) Otherwise our stay was great. What I liked most about odyssey safari was the quick response when I had questions and the great customer service it provided. I will recommend this company to all my friends and family. Again, thank you very much odyssey safari.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent quality in budget
really need to thank Lucy from Mara Triangle for all her help and efforts for making this kenyan safari a successful trip for us.Right from the discussion stage,she has been prompt in her responses even at late evenings without which we couldnt finalise this trip in less than 3 days.Moreover we realised her efficiency when others in our group were promised somethings by their operators but did not get it like water for all days.She even informed the lodge about my dietery requirements.We had some issues with our return flight but lucy was very supportive in helping arrange a hotel for overnite stay as well as provided with a complimentary drop to the airport including a stop for buying souveniers.She would constantly msg and check with us if everything was fine in the safari even after we made the full payment to her which normally people dont bother.If we were to have another hoilday in kenya,will definitely go with mara triangle if they still have lucy working with them.Even the driver Joseph and the safari van driver James(dont know if he is part of mara triangles) were really good.Also we were not given false promises about surely seeing the migration.At the onset itself,we were informed that mostly we may not see it but can try our luck.Thanks lucy for everything.You really helped us have an excellent safari holiday within our budget without effecting quality.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent private safari
6 of us from the U.S. had a wonderful safari this September. Belen tailored the itinerary and accommodations based on our needs. Our guide Mboniea is great. He took extra efforts to find those Big 5s. The price they offered was the most reasonable.
I suggest considering this company for your safari. We were concerned initially because of little review on this company on TripAdvisor. But everything turned out great.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good Service with Excellent Driver
We recently went on a 4 day safari with Sunny Safaris. From the initial enquiry to being dropped off at the airport at the end, the service was excellent - prices offered were competitive, and Sunny were willing to adapt the itinerary to suit our requirements.
Our driver Peter was excellent; he was extremely careful on the roads, but got us to and fro parks in good time and was highly informative about the wildlife, flora and fauna. Nothing was too much trouble and his sense of humour was an added bonus.
I would certainly use Sunny again if I were planning another safari in Northern Tanzania, and would certainly ask for Peter - we have been on many tours before over the years, but he is certainly one of the best drivers we have had.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best
Excellent, well organised and timely. The HOTTEST travel solutions you can bank on. Simply the best.