CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience! Loved Every bit of it!
We recently finished our safari with Precious Memories Safaris & we would highly recommend them for anyone who is planning to visit Kenya. Purity was efficient & patient! She helped us get the package that we wanted. We visited three parks, including the famous Maasai Mara, which heightened our wildlife adventure. We saw everything lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, ostriches, and even a leopard!
Our guide Martin was friendly and knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we maximized our game drives experienced. He made this adventure better! Despite the rough roads, the 4x4 safari Landcruiser was also a good choice since we we’re able to maneuver the bumpy roads comfortable. The vehicle was also new & that was a plus for us! The camp Purity booked for us was excellent, the rooms were spacious & the beds we’re very comfortable, Oh, and we also loved the food. We had previously requested for vegetarian food options since my husband is a vegetarian & all the lodges/camps provided that.
I had an amazing time & It sure won't be the last time to book a safari with this company. Thank you Precious Memories Safaris!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very flexible, quick to answer all my questions, super friendly and was wonderful to meet in person!
LT our guide, Sarah our chef and Lucky created a trip of a lifetime for my son and I. With an affordable price and the flexibility to do what we wanted. LT is a veteran guide and knows where to go and how to find the animals. Sarah created the most delicious meals. We camped the whole time in tents. The three of them created a lovely camp each night for us. If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure full of wildlife, caring people and a true Africa experience, then connect up with Kalahari Marsh Safari Holidays.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Tanzania Safari Experience - A Journey Into the Wild with The Great Guide Shafino!
The safari that my wife and I did with Shafino was the trip of a lifetime! A true five star, must-do experience!! Despite having 40+ countries under our belts, a safari with Shafino and Lion King Adventures has become our number one recommendation to all of our friends and family!
We spent 7 days traveling from Arusha into the heart of the Serengegti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Tarangire. The logistics across the whole trip were super smooth - we never had to worry about a thing the whole time so could focus our effort on safari-ing. Lunches were delicious and Shafino always knew the perfect hidden spots where we overlooked expansive landscapes that were postcard perfect. The lodges were outstanding - they were the optimal blend of luxury and immersion in nature - plus, it was almost as though the safari never stopped. While at the lodges we saw giraffes, impala, warthogs, and much more while taking a dip in the pool or sitting enjoying a drink watching some of the best sunsets we’ve seen! Waking up to the sounds of the bush, with the sun casting its golden hue on the Savannah, it felt like we were still dreaming. On top of that, Shafino was the perfect liaison between us and the staff ensuring that our experience was extra special throughout our whole time!
Despite all of the amazing animals we saw, our guide Shafino was the true star of the safari. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that he is the top guide in all of Tanzania! His knowledge is endless and his mastery of the animals is only matched by his ability to articulate the nuances of the various tribal cultures. His amazing “fun facts” made learning about everything this beautiful country has to offer exciting and deepened our appreciation for this incredible ecosystem! Further, Shafino’s 25+ years of experience as a guide means that he knows all of the secret spots and his passion for the wildlife was wonderful to see. We saw the “Big Five”/“Big Nine” seemingly over and over and had wildlife encounters that were beyond compare. Majestic elephants passed within a few feet, lions napped just out of reach, and we even spotted several, yes several, of the illusive leopard.
If you’re looking to do an unbelievable safari in Africa - look no further - this is the one that you want to do!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, warm, instructive & respectful experience from Lucas African Adventures in Serengeti
I had the chance to travel for 5 days in Serengeti with Lucas in 2021 - the experience was perfect.
Lucas was well organized, brought a great team of professionals like Mr. Ali for cooking; above all Lucas was absolutely passionate about his work, between biodiversity education and tourism. He wisely chose the circuit in Serengeti, made us discover parts of the part that we would have never seen. He did his best for us to be exposed to the most fascinating wildlife scenes, and saw all the great predators, hippos bathing in remote areas, wilder beasts and their great migration, elephants…
I cannot recommend enough Lucas and his team for all trips in Serengeti and the region. You are very missed dear friend Lucas!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My 5th trip with Amazing Memories and still my favorite tour operator
This is my 5th trip with Amazing Memories Safaris as my Tour Operator and my 11th trip to Kenya. I first worked with Anne and Joseph’s company for my trip in 2017 (but had gotten to know Anne in 2014) and they have gone above and beyond to meet my expectations every time. Their communication is fantastic and they continue to answer any questions I might have (even after 10 trips).
It has been 3 years since I’ve been back to what I consider my second home. I was so excited to be coming back. There is nothing better than arriving at the airport late at night (and I had a 2.5 hour delay) and being greeted by the smiling faces of Anne and Joseph as well as a couple of new members of the team.
I began the planning in August, 2023, letting Anne know of the 3 tented camps I wanted to stay at (Eagle View, Offbeat Ndoto and Elephant Garden Camp). Two were new to me. I also picked a new place to stay on the front end of the trip, Karen Gables in Karen (near the places I planned to visit on my full day in Nairobi). From beginning to end, everything fell into place. She made sure the lodging knew of my preferences, including guides, beds, food and any allergies. Anne also knew I had had recent shoulder surgery and would need added assistance so that was arranged. Some of my previous trips have been completely over land. For this trip, I decided to fly the bush planes to my locations except the short transport between Eagle View and Offbeat Ndoto. It does save quite a bit of time and my back also appreciates it. Amazing Memories handled all of my internal flights perfectly.
During the planning process, there were a couple of changes that happened. The Kenyan government switched from requiring an eVisa to an Electronic Travel Authorization. Luckily, my eVisa that I had already processed, was still accepted. In addition, the Kenya Wildlife Service implemented new park fees, including paying a park fee to Nairobi National Park (which Sheldrick Wildlife Trust backs into and is required to pay even if you are not vising the park). Anne made sure I knew of these changes which were totally out of their control.
Over an enjoyable dinner on my last evening before heading to the airport, Amazing Memories always takes the time to ask how things went (although we communicated during the trip via email) and if there is anything they can improve upon. It would be difficult for them to improve, because everything runs smoothly from beginning to end. Their abilities to handle all of my safari needs is why I continue to work with them and have recommended them to friends and family.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful, knowledgeable safari guide! I highly recommend Lucas!
Lucas’ tour guide was wonderful! We visited all the hotspots for animals in Tanzania.. my favorite being The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater! Lucas knew so much about the birds of the Serengeti and inspired us all to become passionate about them as well! I can’t recommend working with Lucas enough… a 10/10 experience! Can’t wait to go back and experience it all again.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic 18 days trip in Uganda
From the start we had a great experience with Tubale. Before the trip Annette was always available for any questions or concerns and our itinerary was adjusted easily to our wishes. The trip itself was a wonderful experience, especially thanks to our great guide Shafic who was always helpful and very knowledgeable! We got to see a lot of different parts of Uganda with some history, culture, nature and of course all the wildlife Uganda has to offer - it was a very good and varied itinerary for us. Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the best tour operators in Tanzania - experienced and professional and fun!
This was one of the best weeks of my life! The Alpine Chat crew was amazing - they picked us up from the airport and arranged lodging on either end of the trip for us. The guides, porters, and cook on the trip were all top notch - entertaining, fun, supportive, and helped make the experience so incredible. I would 100% recommend alpine chat to anyone looking to hike Kili with an experienced and great crew.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Hodari Afrika Safaris was an incredible Safari which i did with my Friends.The process of booking was really smooth and all went as planned. From pickup to drop off .It was indeed an Unforgettable experience thanks to our guide John, who was very helpful ,informative and had passionate about Wildlife and did a great job to making sure we could see the big 5 and other animals so close. We had very comfortable lodges especially in Maasai Mara which was our favorite :) where we had a private Chef who prepared fresh meals for us everyday.
Every Moment felt like a unique encounter .Thanks Sam and your Team for the Perfekt Organization
We can highly recommend Hodari Afrika Safaris
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely first class day out never to be forgotten
Carlsberg don't do Tarangire safaris...but MIGRATION VENTURE AFRICA do and I would highly recommend them. Booked through GetYourGuide they had little reviews but all positive and this is another one I'm writing now.
From the minute Dennis picked us up he was a true Ambassador and proud to represent MIGRATION VENTURE AFRICA.
Immaculately presented with a great smile and welcome aboard the well equipped extended Safari Specificaion Toyota Land Cruiser, with power and USB charging ports and well stocked fridge. We set off on the 2 and a half hour journey from just outside Arusha to Tarangire nature reserve, which may seem a long journey, but there was lots of African life to see on the way and the journey there itself was really interesting and Dennis pointed out places and things of interest on the way, also educating us on African culture and language. We stopped along the way at Lions Cafe and bakery and the breakfast menu offering, and food and service were excellent.
Once we arrived at Tarangire Nature Reserve, Dennis sorted out the entry ticket with minimum delay and popped the roof of the 4X4 Safari open allowing us a perfect 360 degree fresh air view and we were on our way through the gate and into the reserve. Dennis was on the radio throughout and gathering info from other members of his team about where the animals were and throughout the next few hours we saw the following extensive list of animals:
Warthogs, Impala, Water buffalo, Lions (pack of 6) drinking at the waters edge, Numerous herds of Elephants, some up very close , Monkeys, Ostrich, Giraffe, Vulture, Effassa waterbug , Giraffe, Oxbecca (on giraffe neck), Zebra, Wildebeast, Grant gazelle.
And of course the Massai everywhere...with their herds of goats and cows.
Dennis was brilliant at guiding the safari 4x4 to each location and arriving at each spot to get a great view. He was a competent driver and we always felt safe with him in control of the vehicle.
The journey home was great with some good tunes through the Bluetooth and Dennis leading the singing. Most memorable was his rendition of The Lion King track "In the Jungle"
A truly memorable day out.
Would highly recommend and can't thank Dennis enough for his experience, skill, knowledge and company throughout. A true Ambassador for MIGRATION VENTURE AFRICA and for Tanzania.
Highly recommended.
*****
