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Safari in Rhino Ridge
Accommodations at Rhino Ridge were excellent. Room was beautiful, food was delicious, and staff very friendly and helpful. Weather in October was very pleasant. Expected to see a few more animals; however, I enjoyed seeing what we did. Had a walking excursion which was really fun.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unethical company, avoid it.
While the camps and staff at the camps (Oliver's, Highlands) are indeed excellent, the management of Asilia is something I cannot recommend. Our trip was interrupted due to our plane crashing in the Lobo, Serengeti on Oct 25, and we had to miss 9 nights of stay at Sayari camp. The representatives from Asilia greeted us at the Arusha airport on the day we were evacuated. We told them we have to travel to Kenya because one of our family member was injured and was air lifted to Nairobi for treatment. The Asilia representative (Jeroen Harderwijk) told me that should we are able to continue if the injury was not serious, they will let us continue with our trip in Kenya at the Mara side. However, several days later, they would tell me this is not so, due to fear of liability. They will not give any credit or refund for the 9 nights we missed due to the plane crash. So in a nutshell, Asilia was trying to sell us more safari on the day we survived a plane crash! What a disgusting company. Further communication with the company did not clarify this. They basically said they will not help in making arrangements for remainder of our trip, and wished us good luck.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fraudulent Company
My family just returned from a two week trip to Kenya. The first few days were great and we were really enjoying our trip until we got to the 3rd hotel and were told it hadn't been paid for. The remaining hotels on our trip and park fees were not covered, even though we paid for the entire trip upfront. We had to repay for all of these fees to upwards of several thousand dollars. Peter was evasive and would not let us know when or how he would repay these double payments. If you're I search for Peter Muthinja you will find he has a record of doing this under other company names. We managed to still enjoy our trip (with no help from e-travel management) the best we could, but this definitely left a lot of stress and a mark on our family's trip.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serious, human and authentic.
Magic!!! I will remember for a very long time this safari organized by Kilimanjaro trip safaris. Everything was perfect. If you want an authentic safari with gold guides, this company is for you. After making many quotes, Kilimanjaro trip was the cheapest with superior performance compared to many competitors. We were 2 with my wife and had a perfect cook and a guide who spoke French. The 2 were extremely kind and we had a hard time leaving them. We were able to share meals, discussions and unforgettable moments with them.
If this company is simple and humane, the quality of the service is just as exceptional.
Thanks to Castro for this perfect organization.
Kajie Safaris helped enhanced my travel experiences in Uganda
Ronnie helped to organise my safaris to Kidepo and Lake Mburo, gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as site-seeing visits in Lake Bunyonyi and Kampala. Ronnie is an extremely friendly and sincere tour guide. When you talk to him, you feel that he is listening to you, which not only makes for good companionship on the long drives but also enables him to tailor the travel to suit your interests. This is key; he has the knowledge and the contacts to make your trip to Uganda a better experience. He does this in a way that is not stifling, or pressuring you in any way to go to certain places or do certain things. He just facilitates the discussion to find out what you want to get from your Uganda experience, and then does his best to make it happen. During the visit itself he is flexible, willing to adjust the programme to match changing expectations. He is also extremely patient. I never once saw him lose his temper or get flustered, even in some stressful driving situations, which has the effect of making you feel at ease and enables the whole experience to be more enjoyable. I therefore highly recommend Ronnie and his company to all travellers going to Uganda.
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The Lion King David!
A trip of a lifetime! Had a lot of fun thanks to David and Action!
BZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best!
I was on Safari for 3 months with 10 different operators and agents. None of them can compare to what Safari Specialists did for us. Lisa was the best right from the start in customizing our trip. We had 3 separate parts to out adventure with them. She always kept us up to date and if she wasn't around Erica stepped in and took care of things. We were greeted at the airport in Maun and presented with information & guide books that no one else provided. When we had problems Lisa was always there and stood up for us and kept us constantly informed. We even received a big refund on one of the Safaris when there were major problems. I have never written a review before but Lisa was so good that I had to write this. I highly recommend Safari Specialists to anyone for any trip. I just wish they were in Tanzania & Kenya as well. Thanks Lisa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and great price.
Since I was on a budget, I tried to find a cheaper safari and lowered my expectations a bit. This experience surpassed my expectations of a safari and will probably be one of the more memorable experiences of my life. I did a three day safari in Selous. Otto and Antony picked us up in Dar es Salaam and drove us 7 hours to Selous. The safari costed 400USD and included our transport to and from Selous, food, stay, and park fees. The food was really good, and we stayed in a treehouse over looking the beautiful Rufiji river. I woke up to the sound of hippos playing outside my deck. The guides were so kind and accommodating. People kinda talked down about Selous because it’s such a huge reserve, but I saw a wide variety of animals and particularly enjoyed the river cruise. All in all, a great experience and I would absolutely recommend Otto and Gecko Adventure to anyone looking for a great safari for a good price.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An excellent safari experience in Northern and Southern Tanzania
From the first contact the services provided by Bush2City were of top level. More, the safari was exactly tailored for our specific interests and the atmosphere was very friendly, caring and attentive. Wonderful lodges, a good and trustable 4WD car and a very capable and informed driver. All together, a very particular and rewarding experience!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
This was truly the trip of a lifetime and I would encourage anyone and everyone to book now, and to absolutely book with Wild Mind Travel! Whether it was driving through Tarangire National Park watching animals drink from the watering hole, “glamping” in the Serengeti with lions singing while we tried to sleep (which led to many many fits of giggles), or brushing our teeth atop the Ngorongoro Crater with zebras 4 feet away this trip exceeded any possibly expectations I may have had. The trip was so well planned out (entirely thanks to Wild Mind travel’s knowledge and professionalism) and our guide Amos could not have been better - He made the trip exciting, educational and unimaginably fun all at the same time.
After the safari, I would also highly recommend heading to Zanzibar as Wild Mind suggests. It was, as they said it would be, the perfect way to cap off the trip. We spent time in Zanzibar city which was incredibly beautiful and full of history and then headed to the beach to relax on some of the most breathtaking beaches.
I would give this a million stars if I could!!