CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marufo is great
Everything has been perfect organized.
We haven't done many safaris but if they are always like that then we recommend to everyone.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David and Francis are worth the 5 stars
A 6 day Safari adventure in Tarangire Park, Serengeti Park, and Ngorongoro Crater was perfectly curated by Cubs Expedition. Our driver, David, was a very safe driver who had the best eyesight to spot out all the animals and birds, capturing the Big 5 for my first time in Tanzania. The game drives have been chill and informative, with David being very patient for a group of 6 all trying to take photos of as many animals as possible. And it was very appreciative that even after long drives, he would still take the time to hang out and joke with us during and post dinner. It was a ton of fun playing cards with him. I would recommend David as your driver for your next Safari adventure!
Unfortunately, there was a lack of communication on our guide and what happened with him, so Charles never show up as expected. I wished Cubs Expedition would have alerted us on what was going on instead of keeping us in the dark. Luckily, we had Francis as our driver, but learned he didn't have much sleep and wasn't prepared to escort us on our Materuni waterfall hike. Instead, we had an excellent guide from the coffee tour who escorted us and helped my older parents in doing the hike and the tour was really informative and great. I highly recommend the coffee tour. In terms of the Hot Springs, it is a fun area but would not recommend staying long there as you keep getting told to pay extra for the springs or for a swim escort.
David, Francis, and the Chagga Village Coffee Tour were definitely highlights. Cubs Expedition could work on transparency on communication if the itinerary changed and the expectation on additional tips required for each of the guides and airport drivers we had.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Incredible Safari – Made Special by Outstanding Guides and Service
An Incredible Safari – Made Special by Outstanding Guides and Service
We booked the 2-day, 1-night safari with Uwanda Tours from Zanzibar, which included airport transfers, return flights, a full-day game drive, a Maasai village visit and a boat safari.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would certainly recommend Uwanda Tours.
Day 1 – Game Drive
Our private game drive was phenomenal! A huge thank you to our guide, Mr Martin, and driver, Mr Paul, who were absolutely fantastic. Both were extremely knowledgeable and informative, and from the outset we were made to feel that they would do everything possible to help us see all the wildlife we hoped for.
We managed to see some incredible animals, with the elusive leopards being the only ones that managed to escape us!
Tea, coffee and plenty of chilled soft drinks were provided throughout the day, along with a fantastic lunch. Everything was well organised and we felt very well looked after.
We chose to arrange our own accommodation, which turned out to be superb. We stayed at Selous Kulinda Camp, which we would highly recommend. Please see our separate review for more details.
Day 2 – Boat Safari and Maasai Village
The boat safari was another great experience, with an excellent guide who was once again extremely informative and knowledgeable.
Our Maasai village visit was equally enjoyable. The guide was superb, and we came away with a much greater understanding and appreciation of Maasai culture and traditions. A really interesting and worthwhile experience.
Important advice for future travellers
One thing we would strongly advise is doing your own research into the accommodation being recommended or included in your safari package.
We opted for and paid a small amount extra to stay at Selous Kulinda Camp and were absolutely delighted with our choice. However, having spoken to other guests on our boat tour, several were very unhappy with the standard of the accommodation they had been allocated at Selous Safari Lodge.
Accommodation is an important part of a safari experience, particularly when you are only away for one night, so don’t simply assume that all recommended camps and lodges offer the same standard. Check recent reviews and photographs before committing, and make sure you are happy with exactly where you will be staying and don’t be swayed as the company has good relationships with the accommodations.
A couple of other points for future travellers:
There were no water or soft drinks provided on the second day. It was extremely hot, so we would strongly recommend taking plenty of water with you.
Our top tip: If you are planning this trip, we would personally recommend doing the boat safari first and the game drive second. We felt the itinerary was a little back to front and would have preferred to finish with the full-day game drive.
Despite these small points, we thoroughly enjoyed our safari. The guides and drivers really made the experience, and their enthusiasm, knowledge and genuine desire to help us enjoy the wildlife made all the difference.
Thank you, Uwanda Tours, for some truly unforgettable memories!
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good choice
Just returned after a 3 days safari with Kale voyage. Had really a good time. Very well organised. I could see 4 of the big 5. Could not see leopard. The itinerary was: Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. I had a great time on first two days and saw a lot. The credit mainly goes to Aron who was our driver guide. He was very friendly and did excellent job. He had lot of patience, never rushed and took more efforts to show maximum animals.Third day was so, so. Should have done only two days.
Now coming to administrative part, from day one, Oscar was everyday in touch with me, 24 hrs. As and when I asked for any clarification he replied immediately. The previous day of the safari I met him at his office. He handed over to me a binocular and wifi hotspot with unlimited data which was of great use through out the safari and at my hotel too! I would love to go soon on another safari with Kale voyage.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya better than Tanzania with same operator
Had a great experience but the driver was always late more than 30-40min, which took time from our safaris. Only downside. Great experience otherwise. I preferred the safari in Kenya, which I also did with Zanzi right before Tanzania. I appreciated their service and do recommend. Masai Mara & Amboseli were amazing!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Joseph was kind, helpful, and professional.
Not only is the shuttle nice but they take you to the most legendary gas station.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Kenya!
I can’t believe it’s already been a month since our amazing Kenya trip.
The trip was absolutely unforgettable, and we enjoyed it so much. Everything was so well-organized, and we loved how unique the vibe and activities were at all three national parks. The night game drive in Amboseli, the boat trip in Naivasha, and the bush breakfast and dinner in Masai Mara were spectacular highlights for us. 🌅
John was a fantastic guide! We had great conversations and really enjoyed his company. He is incredibly professional—he always knew exactly where to track down the animals and found the absolute best spots for us to take pictures. 📸 He also took amazing care of us. When our jeep got a flat tire on the way to Masai Mara, he handled it seamlessly, getting a replacement jeep to us in just 15 minutes and even calling ahead to the hotel to make sure our lunch was saved. 🚙
The hotels were also top-notch, super clean, and provided excellent service throughout the entire stay.
Thank you again for putting together such a wonderful experience for us! 😊
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Laizer the best of organisation
It’s so amazing ! You have very much fun ! It's a Dream !
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive
Burton and Pascal, the chef, have definitely been the best part of this experience. If I ever come back, I truly hope it’s with them again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable
Excellent communication from beginning to end. Good value for money, everything went smoothly and the tour was very good. Some of the itinerary items were listed as full day activities but were actually only a half day and if this had been made clear beforehand, we would have booked some afternoon activities to make full use if iur time in the location. The visit to Spitzkoppe could rather be done on the same day as returning from Etosha to Windhoek as it is en route. Our guide/driver was excellent and knowledgeable about all the sights & history. Overall, we were very happy with the tour and would recommend.