CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a well organized trip with some fun surprtises.
Chris R. at Safari Partners was able to capture the essence of what we wanted out of our first trip to Africa. He exceeded our expectations in the quality of the places at which we stayed and the adventures we had. Great fun!
CA
Wonderful one day tour of Nairobi National Park
My one day tour with Peter to Nairobi National Park was a wonderful experience. Before booking the tour, I was unsure of when I could start the tour because of my layover flight time, but Peter reassured me it could start whenever I was ready after my flight arrived. I was also unsure of how much time would be enough to really enjoy the park, but Peter reassured me we could stay until I was satisfied. He was true to his word. After arriving on my morning flight, Peter was waiting to pick me up at the airport. He then drove to a mall so I could purchase some snacks. We then headed to Nairobi National Park and he drove us around until the park closed, and he tried his best to let me see as much wildlife as possible. We saw many interesting creatures, including giraffes, white and black rhinos, ostriches, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and impalas. Some were quite close and that was really special. You can never be guaranteed to see all of the park's creatures, but I saw many, and I wasnt upset about missing the elusives, like big cats. We were accompanied by his co-worker Edward, and both of them helped me to learn more about Kenya's wildlife and Kenyan life. Peter is very professional and cares about protecting the park. At the end of the tour, I had hoped to also see Kibera, as Peter had said we could probably include this at the end of the tour. Unfortunately there wasn't enough time, but I'll have to save that for another time. Thank you, Peter! ☺️
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
If you want to see animals without crowds, Mikumi National Park, Tanzania, is the place to go.
Mikumi National Park is a unique experience that puts you directly in touch with nature and its rules. We traveled with Tanzania Horizon Safaris. They were fabulous, everything arranged, so all we had to do was sit back in our 4x4 safari jeep and enjoy the scenery. Our driver and guide, Said picked us up at the hotel at the agreed time (7 AM). The drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi took about 6 hours due to traffic upon leaving the city. He was nice and friendly, very well documented and he gave us a lot of information about Tanzania. I can't even describe the incredible beauty and how serene this place is. There was an amazing variety of animals and birds there: wildebeests, impalas, buffalo, impalas, elephant, zebras, lions, giraffe, hippos and even crocodiles. We slept at "Vamos", a brilliant lodge in the buffer zone of Mikumi and I have to say that accommodation was above our expectations. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and even had a balcony. Also, the food was really great. Big thanks to Elizabeth from Tanzania Horizon Safaris who is kind and courteous. She went well beyond our expectations to ensure we had the best time in our safari, for a once in a lifetime experience.
The weather was gorgeous and the overall experience was fantastic, definitely worth a visit!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime - Honeymoon
The organization, attention to detail, and professionalism when dealing with Sheengai Pride Safaris is unparalleled. Augustino made us feel as special as possible during the entire trip. This was our first safari and we can only say that if you are looking for one of the best, at Sheengai Pride Safaris you are at the right place. We had an amazing time during our weeklong aventure and everyting was organized to the finest detail. Our guide was amazing, the camps were amazing, and augustino was amazing. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great safari
Emmanuel is a good tour guide. He knows the areas and will show u the big 5 he will make sure u enjoy u time there
Would recommend again
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tsavo East & Taita Hills Wild Life Sanctuary
The Safari was truly amazing! We were always without words, being impressed by the power of nature and its beauty.
We booked a full 3 days trips with KingTomondo and they exceeded our expectations in each areas.
Booking phase: We chose them because (1) they are fast in communication (usually they answer emails in 30'), (2) provided a clear pricing with specific indication of all items and we could pay in full via bank account without cash, (3) the price was really good for the experience compared to other offers
Safari: During the safari, we were picked up in Watamu by our driver and then dropped by in our next destination in Diani without extra cost.
We spent 3 days with the opportunity to see all the big five animals, and many else (cheetah; antilopes; orchids..) in multiple occasions in a breathless scenarios. We had a vehicle all for us the whole time and both the two accommodation in the lodges were awesome for place, budget and stay.
I would suggest KingTomondo to everyone for they reliability in booking an awesome and unforgettable trip!
We would like to book Masai Mara with them next year as well!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
Excellent Safari through the Ngorongoro and Serengeti that my partner and I enjoyed for a week. Emanuel was a great organizer of the trip and was aware of us from the arrival to the airport until the end of the trip. I highly recommend the experience of camping on the safari and sleeping in nature surrounded by animals, it is an incomparable feeling!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and unfortgettable hike up Mt Meru
We can highly recommend John and his company Royal Tiger Tours to organize your adventures in Tanzania. It is a local company, owned by a local and profits generated remain in the country.
We arranged aiport transfers, hotel overnights in Arusha, 4 day safari (Serengeti, Ngorongo, Tarangire) and Mt Meru hike with John and it was a perfect experience.
Mt. Meru trekking:
We went 3Days2Nights. Our guides, porters and chef were amazing and we really appreciated their calmness and experience. Everything was well organized. Especially on peak day (quite tough, to be honest), our guide Philbert was really supportive and great in motivating us to keep on pushing. In addion, they decided that next to the guide also a porter would come up with us, so that in case only one of us two would be able to reach the peak we would get the chance, while the other person would have a guide to return savely - this was great service (however, we were lucky to not need it :))
Generally, the huts, paths, etc. are the same for every tour company, however, the food and friendliness of the people was outstanding and we felt very comfortable with this setup.
Safari (Serengeti, Ngorongo Crater, Tarangiere):
As with the trekking, also the safari was perfectly organized and an unforgettable experience! In particular, our guide/driver Esron (Ezron?) was a real expert with lots of experience and good stories to share. With his help we were able to spot many animals, including the big5. It felt generally very safe and reliable. Can also highly recommend (even though its the budget option) to opt for sleeping in tents within the national parks (w/o fence). Tents and equipment is good standard and we were able to hear a lot of wildlife around us during night - definetely a special feeling!
From our experience, Serengeti and Ngorongo Crater were amazing! Tarangire was very good, too, however as this was our last day after a few long days before, it felt not as impressive as the other 2. This is however not to say its not worth a visit. Maybe its more impressive if the tour were to start in Tarangire and then would went on to the other 2.
One minor thing I would propose to change for John: We really liked the concept that there is no plastic bottles allowed during the Mt Meru trekking / Arusha Nationalpark. This could be applied for the safari as well, e.g. having a big water gallon (20 liters or so) in the car rather than small bottles - this would leave less potential of trash ending-up in the park.
Thank you and your colleagues again for a great time!!
Cheers
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memories to last a lifetime
Bluerange provides great communication from start to finish. And also great service. All transfers between hotels and airports and meeting points were flawless, and the entire team are so kind!
I did a 6 day tour to Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli, and our tour guide Edward was absolutely amazing. He could spot a cheetah from 1Km away, which also provided great opportunity for some really great photography. He knew everything about the animals, and was very very informative. And always created a fun and safe environment on game drives.
So if you're looking for a really great company to work with, don't hesitate to go with Bluerange!! They're really great!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Designing thoughtful, customized, responsible travel itineraries
I travelled to the Masaai Mara with my parents and husband this past summer. Chalo Africa provided us with an excellent recommendation of the camp in the Mara and designed our safari itinerary with thoughtful precision. The camp they chose - Speke's Camp, turned out be fantastic. They were beautifully designed, comfortable, and provided excellent hospitality. They were also very respectful of the animals and the reserve, and provided a car per group, ensuring we had our privacy throughout the trip. Chalo Africa selected this camp with care and provided competitive rates even during a very busy season in the Mara (during the great migration). They provided reading lists before our trip, packing check lists, and ensured that the planning was done to the last detail. We had a fantastic time, and highly recommend their services!