DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience in Arusha National Park
The safari in Arusha National Park was very great. We really liked the communication and the service. Especially great was the hiking in the national park. Here one could, for example, approach the giraffes to a few meters. Abu is the ideal travel companion: he knows the nature and Tanzanian culture very well and can tell lots of interesting stories about nature and the life in Tanzania. And he has good eyes in the sight of animals. We will surely make our next safari tour again with LongWay Expeditions and Abu.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Family Safari
My family had the most amazing safari in Tanzania with Vervet Safaris a wonderful local operator who has given us the most wonderful experience. We arrived in Tanzania in a late flight and were happy to find a representative fro the company waiting to take us to our hotel. Very early the following morning Agnes from the office came to our hotel and introduced us Moody our guide for the trip. We had a detailed safari briefing and then left Arusha for Tarangire at around 8.30 am. Tarangire has mixed habitats with some grasslands, swamps and lots of baobab trees. There were so many herds of elephants, giraffes, baboons and we even spotted the African wild dogs which I understand was a lucky sighting as they are quite elusive.
Moody then took us to Lake Eyasi Basin where we spent time with a family of hadzabe hunter gatherers who live just by hunting and gathering wild fruit, roots and stuff. The following day took us to Ngorongoro Crater where we descended to the crater floor experiencing the beauty and abundance of wildlife conserved within the area. We also went to Ndutu area and saw the thousands of wildebeest and it was an amazing sight.
Vervet Safaris gave us the most wonderful tour for a very reasonable price and we recommend them to those that are looking to get value for money and not compromise on quality
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Scenic Machame Climb
We just came back from doing the scenic Machame route with KWESA and could not have chosen a better company to get me to the summit.
The whole experience was so professionally executed by experts and who have been in this business for a considerable amount of time as they understand everything and the plans fit into one another so well. Our guides Lazaro and Eddy took the best care of us leaving nothing to chance. We had regular oxygen level checks, amazingly delicious hot food freshly prepared by our cook on the mountain and beautiful narration about the beautiful scenery, rocks and habitat at the different levels of the mountain.
The whole crew was impressive during our trek, the porters would go before us and set camp everyday and we would find hot tea waiting for us when we arrived in camp.
I especially indebted to Lazaro who encouraged and motivated me on the summit night and got me to Uhuru peak. Without him I most definitely would not have made it.
I had the most amazing time on this climb and want to assure those that plan to climb Kili that they should contact KWESA and they will be with the professional climbing crew
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of our lifes
We are a couple and we did a extreamely good Safari with Heritage of African Jungles to Amboseli- Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha.
Everything was very good and nice. We had the greattest experience of our lifes in Kenya.
Our guide/ driver, Francis, was a extremelly good and pleasent to us, his job was really amazing always in a good mood, teaching us a lot about (wild)life in Kenya. On the roads as well as in the parks, Francis has been a very careful driver, paying high attention to our well-being and always made sure that we are happy. Within the parks, he knows where to spot the rare animals and we thank him for many unforgettable moments including Cheetahs eating what they had hunted, lions with their cubs, breathtaking sunsets and much more. We going recommend him to our friends who want to do a Safari in kenya and of course this agency.
All in all, we must thank Naomi and her team for all the effort to make our trip a journey unforgettable and to remember.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selected good mix of camps for first safari
On the whole communications were good, itinerary worked as specified. We were met by representatives at each stage and camps managed the internal flights with Mac Air. Recommended camps gave us a good range of animals and we saw everything we wanted to at close quarters. Bird life was exceptional. Khwai Bush camp and Pelo were outstanding, Chobe Elephant camp being larger was a bit impersonal, accommodation more basic although the guides were very good.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 11 day tour of Northern Ethiopia (group of 4 friends)
I joined a private 11 day tour of northern Ethiopia for a group of 4 people organised by a friend (2 from UK and 2 from HK). Our tour included a 9 day drive in a clean and comfortable landcruiser from Bahir Dar to Gondar to Simien Mountains to Axum to Gheralta Mountains and to Lalibela.
I appreciated the incredible personal and professional service from Taddese Atlaw (managing director) before and during the tour. Taddese responded promptly, courteously and patiently to numerous questions via email about domestic flights, payment terms, accommodation facilities, and possible tour extensions. He also kept in touch a couple of times to check if the tour was going well and was flexible to accommodate additional requests during the tour. It was nice to meet Taddese face to face on the last day at the traditional dinner and dance show before we departed Ethiopia.
Our driver (Yacob) and local guides at various destinations were friendly, experienced, helpful and were happy to share their culture, history, religion and knowledge with us including translating my Q&As with the priests and monks :)
My highlights of the tour were trekking to see Gelada monkeys at Simien mountains, trekking upwards to rock hewn churches of Abuna Yemata, Maryam and Daniel Korkor in the Tigray region, visiting Lalibela churches and my conversations with the priests and monks about their faith and experiences. The Ethiopian Orthodox church - their history, practices and rock hewn buildings were fascinating.
Suggestions for consideration: (1) Porter fees to assist in treks in Tigray region could be included in the tour package or negotiated upfront on behalf of clients. (2) Rooms without air-conditioning could have a fan for circulation and to blow mosquitoes away (if any).
Overall, I would highly recommend SET to organise your Ethiopian adventure. Their tour package was competitively priced with exceptional service.
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation, excellent lodges and a great driver and guide.
We booked a 7-days trip through the national parks in the southern part of Uganda including Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking. The program of the trip was designed by Gorilla Walking Safaris based on our wishes what we wanted to see. It met our expectations to 100 percent.
The car was comfortable and reliable, the recommended lodges where all comfortable with cozy rooms, friendly personell and excellent meals.
Our driver Alex showed us a lot of interesting places - some of them outside of the normal tourist paths. Beside of this, travelling with him was a lot of fun.
The price for the service was very fair!
All in all it was an awesome experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awsome trip to the Mara
My parents booked a trip to the Mara Triangle inversé Match 2019. The package offered by Sana safaris was very attractive including flights. 50% percent deposit is necessary to secure the Booking.
The stay itself in the Mara was fantastic. They stayed at Sanctuary Olenana lodge. The hotel lays outside the conservancy, modern and typical South African designed bush camp. The room was spacious and well decorated. The food was delicious! They were looked after very well!
The sightings during the game drive were fantastic and they felt very lucky with many highlight including rhino! The guide was ethical, knowledgeable, professionnal with excellent hosting skills!
Before leaving to Mara my parents were quite worried because Sana Safaris relocated its office on Sarit Centre only accepting payment with cash and no vourcher was given. But everything was perfeclty in order for thier departure to the Mara.
I want to reassure to everybody that Sana Safaris is a very reliable company since I have delt with them myself on my parents behalf, very professionnel and the new offices are located in a better strategic area business wise. My parents recommand to travel with Sana Safaris.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari with gorilla tracking, lions, elephants, and more!
My husband and I had a wonderful safari with our excellent guide Tom! We spent 4 days exploring, including gorilla tracking, game drives with elephants, lion, and hyena among many other animals, and a gorgeous boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. We chose the budget accommodations and actually found the accommodations to be quite beautiful and luxurious! The food and lodges were lovely. We had a fantastic time and recommend both Simba and Tom to anyone looking for a safe and well organized safari adventure!
GH
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by Greg McTaggart
it is so expansive you have the park basically to yourself