50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Canoe Safari - Mana Pools to Chewore
Our experience with Natureways safaris began with our overnight stay at Hornbill Lodge in Kariba. The welcome, service, food and accommodation were all exemplary and set us up well for the long road journey to Mana Pools and the start of the canoe safari. We were treated to a buffet lunch before we set off and while we were eating the joker in our group said "Guys, I don't want to worry you but there's an elephant behind you!". When he became more insistent we turned around to see an elephant walking towards our vehicle. An amazing start to an amazing trip on the river. The first leg of our journey involved a large number of changes of direction to avoid the numerous hippo we encountered before we made our first overnight stop. This was repeated each day with the hippo without doubt the most numerous of the animals we saw, always of course from a comfortable distance!
On our first morning we were greeted by the sight of buffalo and elephant in the distance to accompany the hippos grunting in the river. A quick coffee and biscuits set us on our way with the promise of more substantial sustenance when we stopped for lunch, shade and rest. This was the pattern for each of the following days.
We saw an amazing array of birdlife which was probably the surprise of the trip and we weren't disappointed with the bigger game either. We managed to get great photo opportunities from our canoes as well during our stops. There seemed to be ever-present yellow-billed Kites in attendance looking for the chance to pick up left-overs.
Despite having a slight headwind on a couple of mornings we didn't find the journey too strenuous and would imagine many people could undertake this trip.
Finally, our two guides TK and Manu looked after us perfectly, from their careful navigation of the potential dangers on the river to their culinary expertise and their knowledge of the wildlife and eco-system. We never imagined we'd eat as well as we did.
Our journey was over all too soon but has left us with indelible memories of a brilliant holiday touring Zimbabwe. Hope to be back again!
US
Born Free arranged our Safari in Tanzania
Guides will make or break your Safari. Born Free provided our group with the best guides imaginable!! Fabulous Trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tailormade Africa organised and delivered on an excellent itinerary for my holiday
My trip to South Africa came from an unplanned bid in a charity auction for Street Child of which Rob from Tailormade Africa had generously donated 3 nights stay in Cape Town!
We also relied on his knowledge and expertise in arranging the rest of our 2 week holiday along the Garden route. Everything was well organised, the route and locations were what we were looking for and needed.
I would definitely recommend and use again!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 day trip Bwindi / Queen Elizabeth
An amazing experience. Booked a 5 day trip with Hajarah and he was very helpful. Already from the airport pick-up I was warmly welcomed by Katie and Alex, they have done everything to make it as pleasant as possible for my trip. Nothing was too much and they even made proposals. The lodges of Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth were well cared for with excellent meals. Friendly and helpful staff. The visit to the gorillas / chimpanzee, game drive and everything else was anamazing experience in this beautiful country. Will definitely recommend Simba African Expeditions to everyone. This because of the experience and the professionalism of this tour operator. I would therefore like to thank them for making such an experience.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience & incredibly accommodating
Had a great experience with Emma organizing and booking the safari. She offered advice and suggestions during the process that were incredibly useful.
Emma also helped me out while I was away and my girlfriend was there (I had a passport issue and had to rebook). Once I explained the situation Emma was great at communicating what our options were and helped me out with a separate airport pickup and transportation to meet my girlfriend after the first day of safari. Really put my mind at ease knowing everything was handled while I was fixing up my passport and travelling later on. Her flight from Far was also delayed 5+ hours and they really came through to make it easy and as stress free as possible.
The safari itself was amazing. We got to see the big 5 and so many more awesome animals. Our guide Adam was great really knowledgeable and good at spotting game. Also good with turning the car off as we took pictures which helps a lot when zoomed in. He was also just a great guy really easy to spend 5 days in car with him lol
Also because of my rebooking and my girlfriend's late flight they also helped us book pour transportation to lushoto while we were on safari. The bus tickets were waiting for us at our hotel in Arusha.
Can't say enough good things. Everything was exceptional.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good Safari experience - cheap & car on stand by in case of any car problem
First to let you know, there is not such thing as cheap safari. If you pay 170 per person per day, you’ve got a really good deal. The safari experience was amazing (we saw two actions - leopard catching antilope and two cheetahs hunting wild best and eating them). So that part was like Heaven. The only negative side was the food, but after we came back we told them honestly about “the food thing” and they offered us a free night at a quite good hotel. They said, that they paid enough momey to the guide and to cook for meals, so it shouldn’t been , like it was. They really gave us a filling that tehy really care about their costumers and told us, they will have conversation with them. We talk with John (he was our guy) - the best guy.
If you are looking for a cheap safari trip, this is the best agency to go with.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
African Scenic made reality my dream! Since day 1 with lost of questions, Amanda kindly replied back and made possible to enjoy the tailor itinerary exactly as I wanted. Then our guide Emmanuel made everyday very enjoyable, as he knew where the animals were, ferrying us from marvel to marvel. At the beginning I was worried whether I would see all the animals and after few days I was wondering which new surprise which Emmanuel had for us that day. He even manage to spot the elusive rhino for us. After the safari we were always spoiled by Iddi, our chef. The best bush food I have tried was made by him, he even managed to cook pizza! All in all, it was really a dream came true and I will advice you to book with them!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
excellent Super
Spectacular Travel Hype Adventures
For years I had dreamed of experiencing a safari in Tanzania. Never in my wildest dreams, however, did I ever imagine what an incredible experience it would turn out to be!
As soon as I booked with Travel Hype Adventures, I knew I had chosen the best company out there! All emails and the many questions I had were always promptly answered by Iris, Arthur The vehicles were top of the line very well maintained, clean and comfortable. Thanks to Denis who was our fantastic guide, we always started each morning with spotless windows (which provided excellent viewing throughout the day) and a full refrigerator on board. Denis served fabulous lunches...not only hot and delicious, but served using real plates, silverware, and goblets for the chilled wine no matter where our lunch spot may be. (Yes, you heard that right...we enjoyed chilled wine in silver goblets!) We were often the envy of many who passed by our table. It was an unbelievable experience.
Now, let's talk a little more about our man Denis! He was one of the most amazing parts of our entire trip. He blended into our group like family. He never failed to go the extra mile for us. He was funny, enthusiastic, informative, and made the most amazing coffee imaginable. Even those in our party who were not coffee drinkers suddenly could not get enough of Denis's creation! He not only made sure we had the best views when we came across animals, but he was also very willing to share information and sightings with others guides and their clients as we passed along the way.
I truly can't imagine having a more spectacular Tanzanian adventure than the one I experienced with Travel Hype Adventures. It was just perfect. So if you are searching for a company that will provide an unforgettable experience, look no further. Travel Hype Adventures is the company for you!
Thomas Thies
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Paul is a great and very knowledgeable guide, we had so much laughs and great sightings with him!
We enjoyed our trip with Paul enormously. The main thing that impressed us was his seemingly endless passion for the African savannah and wildlife, and Ruaha especially. When you go on a safari and you feel that your guide enjoys nature and wildlife at least as much as you do, then you are really lucky because it adds so much to the experience. What came on top with Paul was that we had so many funny moments with many laughs. He is a great spirit, deeply committed towards conservation and definitely a great spirit to spend time with. Thanks to his knowledge we also learned so much about Ruaha and had awesome sightings towards the end of the dry season in Ruaha. We would recommend Paul to anyone considering safari in Tansania. Thanks again, Paul!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, professional, incredible!
When my Husband and I started researching options for a safari tour through Uganda, my biggest concerns were safety, reliability and good accommodations. His priority was to see a lot of wildlife in different settings with an excellent guide. Remmy and Wild Jungle Trails Safaris met – and far surpassed – all our expectations.
I really appreciate how responsive Teresa was to all my many inquiries and the great care Remmy took throughout our 9 day safari tour. In addition we saw the gorillas at Bwindi (so close up!). Teresa created a 9-day custom itinerary that included an incredible amount of wildlife at Bwindi forest,Kibale Forest and Murchison Falls. The photos are breathtaking. The “moderate” accommodations were far nicer than we expected, especially those at Silverback lodge,Kibale forest camp and Pakuba safari lodge in Murchison falls which were truly lovely.
Thank you, Teresa and Remmy our Safari Guide for making this truly the trip of a lifetime.