DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect stay in paradise
Peter is a perfect host, very experienced and absolutely reliable. Exploring the national parks was a special experience for me that I will never forget. I hope to go back there again sometime.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable guides, unforgettable experience
My girlfriend and I did a 3 days safari at Nyerere with Nkollo Tours, and it was an unforgettable experience! The transfers where smooth and Our driver Keresa and David the guide, were both fantastic knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready to answer our questions. They ensured we saw as many animals as possible, and David was an excellent spotter. Thanks to him, we saw lions with their cubs, along with giraffes, monkeys, impalas, buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, and even warthogs!
Our driver, Keresa, was also great very safe and professional, making our journey through the park comfortable and enjoyable. The selous safari lodge was lovely and relaxing, complete with a pool, which was perfect after a day of exploring. We loved the atmosphere with the playful monkeys running around. The food was delicious too
The boat safari was another highlight, with a guide who shared fascinating insights about the various animals and their habitats. However you get to see few animals. The walking safari was fascinating,a bushman whose lively personality made the experience unique and memorable.
Overall, it was an incredible adventure, and we highly recommend Nkollo Tours to anyone looking to explore Nyerere park. They truly made our holiday.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The nature and animals were amazing!
The nature was amazing. We saw a lot of nice animals; elephants, lions, hippos and a lot more. I wanna thank our guide for the amazing trip and i hope i will come back one day!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We did our homework...Narrowed Down to Elephant Herd from 5 vendors, NO REGRETS!!
We first found out about Elephant Herd "EH" through Safari Bookings. We have reached out to approximately 5 service providers, and ultimately settled for Elephant Herds for 3 simple reasons:
1) Fast Bias of Action
2) Customer-Oriented/Hospitality
3) Price - Experience Ratio
Where it took us about 3-4 days on average to hear back from other providers, EH on average came back in 0.5-1 day, with very concise and informative experience. Not only was Bev super patient, she was practical - and even proposed a couple version of itineraries to our needs.
We coordinated with Bev, and found out it's a relatively cozy family-owned dedicated team, where they focus on the quality instead of quantity of service. For example, due to a delay of flight from Europe, we missed Day 1's night safari drive - team EH was proactive enough to suggest on their own accord a replacement in Day 2, allowing us the full experience, we even had the owner Brandon picked us up one of the evenings himself.
In terms of Price - Experience ratio, team EH ensures the best - for example, in typical Kruger safari drives - most cars would be loaded to the maximum of 9, whereas in EH, they focus to ensure no more than 6 per jeep. These are the small little things that stands out.
We also had a lovely time with one of their guides, Bhekifa, and it felt more like a tour with a long lost friend, that has deep knowledge and great hospitality across.
Once again, a big thank you to team EH for the fantastic experience - they may not be the biggest in the industry, but they are certainly big in EXperience and ensuring a great memory in Africa.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized , reasonable
Roy, our driver of the trip, quick and steady, get what we want, what we need, spot on.
Also a great guy to chat with . Highly recommend joining his tour, sure it will be unforgettable
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Omary was the best!
We went on a three-day safari.
On the second day, Omary was our guide. He was very attentive to us. He spent the whole day driving and telling us interesting things. He also showed us good places to see lions.
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NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
nice trip to the crater and the lake. really great, great herds of animals. buffalos, zebras, pigs,
nice trip to the crater and the lake. really great, great herds of animals. buffalos, zebras, pigs, gazelles and so on.
Our driver Omary made sure that we could photograph the lions from very close. haha so close we could take a selfie.
nice driver and nice explanation. he ensures that the trip is a really successful day.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best option for once-in-a-lifetime safari in Tanzania, simply the best
We were recommended RA Safaris by a friend as we were planning our trip to Tanzania, and we could not be happier with our experience. It was important to us that our tour company was locally owned and operated, and we felt this enhanced our experience and also brought authenticity to our time in Tanzania.
The itinerary that RA put together for us was highly personalized based on what we were interested in seeing, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park. Zeph was very patient and consistent in his responses to our many questions as we worked together to plan our trip. He presented us with firsthand, insider’s knowledge about where to stay and what to see to maximize our experience. This was especially important as my wife was pregnant during our trip, and we didn’t know this when we originally made arrangements with RA Safaris. Zeph went the extra mile to modify our reservations and make us confident that she would be comfortable, safe, and healthy on our safari. We thoroughly enjoyed all the lodges and campsites that Zeph arranged for us, making our experience on safari extra special without breaking the bank.
Our guide on safari was Johnson, and he really made our experience unforgettable in the best way. Johnson was professional and friendly, and he always made sure to focus on showing us what we were interested in (mostly wildlife). Johnson had a thoughtful response to every question we had, and he anticipated our every need (very important with someone pregnant on safari in remote locations!). He clearly had experience with a diverse range of travelers, and his stories and knowledge entertained and informed us. We are so glad we had Johnson to guide us through our time in Tanzania.
And the wildlife we saw was absolutely stunning. As a wildlife biologist, I have been fortunate to see amazing wildlife all over the world, including in Eastern and Southern Africa. I am confident that our trip was the best wildlife viewing I’ve ever had. We saw everything on our list and more: elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffe, rhino, diverse birdlife. And we were fortunate to witness two river crossings as part of the famous wildebeest migrations (make sure to hit up northern Serengeti in August for that!). Johnson was skilled at finding everything we wanted to see, and he was knowledgeable to provide answers for even the most esoteric wildlife questions.
Overall, we can’t recommend RA Safaris enough to anyone looking to have a memorable, meaningful time in Tanzania. They presented us with a range of options to personalize our trip, and I’m sure they can cater to anyone, from the budget traveler to someone looking for a more luxurious experience. We look forward to the next time we get to travel through Tanzania with RA Safaris. Asante sana, RA Safaris!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company for your East Africa trip!
When initially researching for my trip, I reached out to several companies. Niko was one of the first to respond with a comprehensive itinerary. As others responded, there were things they were not able to include but as Niko and I worked on my itinerary, he made modifications to accommodate all of my requests. As someone who usually plans all of my own trips, I really felt like I had a hand in creating our dream vacation. The value for our money was incredible. The accommodations selected were all unique and exciting. The food was amazing! Our tour guide, Eliud, was a wealth of knowledge and my four boys enjoyed his stories and all of the animal information he had to share as well as all of the cultural information as we drove through villages enroute between locations. He kept us on a perfectly balanced schedule. He sought out opportunities and experiences for us that were above and beyond what was on our itinerary. We saw EVERY animal that we could think should be seen on safari and many more that we didn’t even know we would see. Besides the days drives, our accommodations provided much excitement. We stayed in Ashnil in Samburu where we were greeted by dozens of monkeys on our decks and throughout the property. We went on a horseback safari, at Lake Elmenteita where we saw thousands of flamingos. We stayed at Sweetwater in Ol Pejeta where the animals came within meters of us at the watering hole and right outside our tent. And we stayed at Camp Enkakenya, the most amazing camp in the Maasai Mara where we heard the sounds of Rafiki the hippo who guarded the camp at night. Safety was a primary concern at all camps with watchmen walking us to our rooms at night. The food in all of the camps was plentiful and spectacular. While we were with Eliud all week, we had the pleasure of meeting both Niko and Susan on our trip. Their company Destination Consultants, is one of a kind. They truly provided us with the trip of a lifetime and were communicative throughout our week. I would highly recommend them for any of your Kenya or Tanzania travels!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great planning and awesome guide during our 6 day trip
We've booked a 6-day Safari with Leopard Orchid Safari's (Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara) and were happy customers in the end!
A few months before our arrival in Kenya, I requested several offers from Safari companies and Leopard Orchid was the one which offered the best price/quality ratio. During the planning of our Safari (everything is customizable by the way) I was helped by Elijah. Elijah was very responsive and flexible and provided good itinerary proposals which allowed us to schedule the rest of our Kenya trip as efficient as possible. Even though the default lodging was not available anymore, Elijah proposed a few alternatives and was also flexible to listen to our wishes and concerns. In the end we had good alternative lodging (Little Amanya Camp, Zuwa Bush Lodge and Jambo Mara) which we were happy about. We received good rooms in all accommodations.
Upon our first Safari day, we were greeted at our accommodation by Elijah and Lawrence (who would be our driver/guide/.. for the next 6 days). After settling the payment we embarked on our journey which could not have been better.
Lawrence was one of the best drivers/guides we could whish for. He was a very nice guy to have with you on the trip and he had good knowledge about the parks & animals. It was also fun to have some small talk with Lawrence during the long drives between the national parks and we got to learn a lot about Kenya an its culture. Equally important is that he was a very safe driver which made us feel very comfortable to make the long drives. Kenya roads can be hectic and not all Safari drivers seem to drive as careful al Lawrence did.
Lawrence also made sure everything was all-right during our trip and took care of most arrangements (which made it really easy for us to travel).
We paid a little bit more to have the private Safari and the 4x4 jeep, which I'd fully recommend.
