35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe driver
Beside the car seat which is a bit tight. Everything else is great. Pick up on point. Driver Theorode is polite and drive very safe. And introducing us animals along the road.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walking tour through Ngorongoro Highlands with authentic Maasai connection
Our 5-day Ngorongoro Highlands Hike with Roko was an interesting and enjoyable experience. Day 1 and day 5 are driving days between Arusha and the highlands/rift valley with two walks (Olmoti & Empakaai) added on day 1 which was a good way to start the tour.
Day 2 & 3 were the real walking days with a long descent towards Lake Natron on day 3.
These two days also gave us opportunity to observe and interact with Maasai people who live in the area. This was interesting and made this tour very special.
On day 4 we visited a hot spring near Lake Natron. We weren’t able to do the walk to the waterfall although there was plenty of downtime in the afternoon. We would have liked to do a walk that day as well so worthwhile exploring with Roko in advance if that is possible.
We also had the opportunity to do some bonus game driving in the “little Serengeti” and saw plenty of wildlife during the drive back to Arusha.
The accommodation at the Maasai Guesthouse in Esaserongo was very good.
The meals and snacks provided during the trip were of high quality, with fresh ingredients and good flavours. Don’t worry about getting hungry: Roko, Miranda and the chef will ensure that there is plenty of food.
We would recommend this tour to people who want a small scale tour with walking activities involved, who don’t mind camping in the bush and who are prepared to travel according to “Africa time “ (waiting for things to happen without being clear what you are waiting for).
NO
amazing
Apex Expedition exceeded all expectations. They came beforehand to tell us about our safari trip to Mikumi, and they drove a long way to pick us up and take us back again. We had a fantastic driver throughout the entire weekend, who managed to spot the animals we were able to see and explained everything we were curious about. All in all, a very successful experience.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thomas did his job very well. Explained everything correct also.
My experience is that you will have a long day. But the people communicate very well. You will get to know everything.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny and reliable Peraon
Fast and Reliable person was lambs. he showed us the leopard even if it was raining!!
very funny guy!
GR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The program proved not to be tailored to our needs and preferences. Lavender was nice and responsive
No need for stopping one night at Crocodile Camp and Spa, a decadent lodge so close to Maun just to do a half hour helicooter ride which was not as impressive. Afterall we all take a look at the Okavango from above by using the air plane transfer to the lodges. Saguni Safari lodge was wonderful, in a serene location by the river where you feel one with animals and nature. The lodge is well maintained, the staff was very accomodating (took good care of our vegan preferrences)
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun
It was fun and flexible. Some activities that were not in our schedule, our guide managed to fix and plan this. An example is the Masai village.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MoAfrika offers lots of options and friendly team
MoAfrika transported us up to Pilanesberg national park and a safari, and transport back to Johannesburg. Our driver Sibu, was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, safe driving. The tour in. The part was with guide Joe, who was excellent and knowledgeable re: the park, animals and such. My only challenge with the company was logistics and consistent communication. I had a tour guide who did not show up in Soweto. Getting confirmations and clear info on who.how/when could have been smoother. But still a strong company.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and committed to a great safari experience for the guests!
Thank you to Benson and Eric for a truly memorable safari experience!
My friend and I had a wonderful time on our 4-day private safari with Eric. He was dedicated to making sure we had a full and meaningful experience, and we were able to see everything we were hoping for—animals, the lava flows, Taita Hills, and more. He was kind, knowledgeable, and fun to spend time with; we shared a lot of laughs. I especially appreciated how he went above and beyond, including helping us find extra food and water after some very full days. Thank you, Eric!
We had arranged an “in-between” style safari—staying in our own accommodations and planning to bring extra food to keep costs down. I would imagine that most Banok guests stay in higher-end lodges inside the parks, so at times it was a bit challenging to find our lodgings or locate affordable food options. So in that respect, the experience wasn’t always perfectly aligned with the budget-focused approach we’d requested, but Eric was flexible and adapted to our needs.
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. A big thank-you to Benson for putting together an itinerary that allowed us to experience so much in just 4 days.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable
Allied is reliable but more so patient with clients on the road. I have used their services while travelling long journeys and on such, I make various stops and they have been patient to wait on me. They have been able to be flexible with the changes.