SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good arranged but we had higher expectations about driver
Unfortunately driver wasn’t very talkable
We wanted to hear more about places and animals in order to have maximal experience from safari .
Car was too old and not clear enough
Otherwise accommodation was fine
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very entertaining and knowledgeable of the safari flora and fauna.
Very affordable experience, in would choose Adventure Safaris over and over again. Tour guide was a good communitor (answering all questions we asked) and navigator and at the same time ensured our safety.
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Untrustable
We had a good guide and Masai driver. But our itinerary did not happen. We missed the evening bush walk and morning safari.
Felix kept asking us more money many times. There were all kind of stories why he needed $100 per person more as a loan. Even after the safari he kept asking for money. I felt very uncomfortable about this. I told many times that we are not giving more money.
Accomodations were good. Safari was good thanks to Masai driver.
We took an extra person with our group. But the van was not big enough for the group. The Land cruiser was big enough on Masai Mara.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!!!!
we did the 3 Day Nyerere NP (Selous) Road Safari from Dar-Es-SalaamThe safari was in one word amazing. The pick up service, the guide Hendrik, the accommodation, food, and of course the game drive in the park. So special to experience this, and everything was arranged to perfection. really a trip to never forget.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Showed us a good time, but made one very poor decision
I had a mixed experience with Tubale. I booked the 3 day gorilla trekking tour in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The accommodations that Tubale booked us at were absolutely fantastic, I could not be more impressed with the hotels we stayed at. Also, the team of safari guides, security and trackers (all employed at Bwindi Forest) were superb. They gave us an incredible service and deserve nothing but the best reviews.
As for the tour guide we were paired with…he picked us up from the airport and drove us 10 hours to the Bwindi Forest. He was very accommodating in giving us bathroom breaks and helping out when one of us was car sick. He went the extra mile at the end of our trip to make sure we had a good experience.
Something I did not appreciate though was when we were going to take a ferry across Lake Victoria, he all but left us to fend for ourselves in a busy market while he was doing other things. In a foreign country and in a market we were not familiar with, we were surrounded by hundreds of people and did not feel safe. We did not know what to expect and had poor communication from him. We were left to register, board and ride the ferry by ourselves, and it was a poor decision. Other than that, he did a good job of making sure our trip was as comfortable as possible.
Also, my communication with the travel consultant was lacking. I expected to hear from her prior to the trip just introducing us to our beginning instructions, etc. But I heard nothing. She had previously told me our shuttle from the airport would be free. It was not, and we had to pay for a taxi. I emailed her to let her know for future travelers that this particular hotel does not provide free shuttle, and she responded that she wished I would’ve communicated that to her sooner. I don’t understand how I could’ve done that, having just gotten to the airport and finding out in that moment that there was not a free shuttle. I didn’t hear from her again during or after the trip. Communication from the travel consultant was definitely not thorough enough.
All of this aside, the hour I spent with the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one I will remember all my life, it was a precious experience and I am so thankful I got to have it.
GM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I had a really good time and it was an amazing experience seeing the animals in their natural habitat. I booked a day trip, but we started the game drive around 4pm, which limited how much we could see—I only managed to spot two of the Big Five. It would be great if they could adjust their timings for day visitors so there's more time to explore. Overall, it was still a memorable experience, and the guide was fairly okay.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
Our day trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs was truly remarkable. Our guide, Yousuf, was outstanding knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, ensuring we had a seamless and enjoyable experience.
The hike to Materuni Waterfalls was both scenic and refreshing, leading to a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. The local coffee making experience was a delightful cultural highlight, offering both fun and insight into traditional coffee preparation.
Afterward, we relaxed at Kikuletwa Hot Springs, a hidden oasis with crystal clear waters, perfect for unwinding. The entire trip was well organized, making it an unforgettable experience.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a refreshing and enjoyable day trip in Tanzania
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I wouldn't recommend group tour
I thought the company lacked transparency with the payment. The price stated doesn't included credit card fees (up to % extra).
The 3 day tours were with separate groups each day, so no consistency. The last day, we left very late to start the tour, as we were waiting for people from Arusha airport side, and I felt like the tour price was not worth it on the last day. No one seemed to provide an indicator as to when the tour would begin even though we were 10 mins away from Lake Manyara to begin with. Perhaps the tour company need to address how they form the groups on tours to avoid unnecessary waiting times.
GH
The staff was amazing
Try to support safaris and/or tour companies indigenous to the area.
I learned some of these safari parks removed families from their land, put a fence around the area and then transferred the animals into the "park;" it's like a big zoo on 1,000's of acres.
MOAfrika itself is fine. I would add additional wording to their marketing to clarify terms.
Like open vs closed vehicles.
Closed means a van, open could mean a safari vehicle caged in; cage removed or not.
One marketing material said "open vehicle," but they showed an "a vehicle with a partial cage around it and a vehicle completely caged in.
During my inquiry process, I kept asking for an" open vehicle," thinking uncaged was open but when I arrived for the tour, they had caged vehicles that I refused to enter.
After a 1 star review, Anthony, one of the co-owners, listened to my concern, and explained the difference between open and closed vehicles then helped me get a different tour the following day.
I also learned the term "big 5," has nothing to do with the size of the animals. It refers to groups of people who used to slaughter, kill and profit from these animals saying "these 5 animals are the hardest to kill."
Now, some of them profit from the ways I explained above: removed families front their land, put a fence and brought in animals...
Support tour companies indigenous to the area if who take care of the animals, customers, employees, and communities surrounding the parks.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
For the money I expected more
I did a mid-range safari and the other people in the group were camping. We saw many animals and we all got along well, but we were always the last people to leave camp each morning. I feel like we missed a lot of the best viewing. We all wished we could've gone out early in the morning and then come back to break camp down. There were also some communication issues with our guide and cook. I felt bad. I overall had a decent trip, but the other people in my group had a terrible time (no pillows, not warm enough blankets at night, etc).