Tanzania Safari Reviews

luv2travel43323

From- Minneapolis, MN

Ok, so for most people an African safari is a once in a lifetime experience. There are so many companies and ways to do it, so how do you choose THE RIGHT Tour Company for this epic event. Well, I was fortunate to get a personal recommendation for African Scenic Safaris. I was NOT steered wrong. All communications were prompt and straightforward. All details were expertly handled. All accommodations were great and everything that was in their control went smoothly. We visited Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater, central Serengeti and northern Serengeti for a spectacular hot air balloon ride and to see the wildebeest migrating across the Mara River. While a lot to fit into 8 days, I wouldn’t change a thing. Seeing the animals in these varied environments was so amazing!

Our guide, Tom, absolutely made the trip though. He is so knowledgeable and experienced. His sense of humor, kindness and care made me feel like he was family. We did and saw so much in the 8 days we were with him. His expertise got us to the right place at the right time on so many occasions. It felt like he shared our excitement and enthusiasm and his love for the animas and parks was apparent. I celebrated a milestone birthday while I was there and he made sure it was a special day I won’t ever forget. I can’t thank Tom and African Scenic Safari’s enough for my once in a lifetime experience.

David F

I organised a 6 day safari in Northern Tanzania (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu, and Serengeti) through African Scenic Safaris and was very happy with the entire experience.

Shelley arranged good accommodation in or near the various National Parks and was always helpful and prompt in replying to emails during the booking process. My driver/guide, Jimmy, was excellent, both friendly and knowledgeable and his ability to spot animals was truly exceptional.The vehicle was in good condition, well maintained and comfortable.

I would happily recommend African Scenic Safaris to anyone planning to come to Tanzania.

Gamarala

From- Minneapolis, MN

We were on a 11 day safari.Amanda from African scenic safari was prompt in correspondence in organising the tour.

We arrived in Moshi & met by our guide Mr.Rasheed Kihiyo who was with us for the entire safari.

Visited Tarangire national park , seen lots of elephants.

Amanda had recommended to visit and stay in Ndutu to witness migration and Wildebeest calving which was an excellent suggestion.Thanks Amanda.

We stayed at Burunge tented camp - Manager John and staff was excellent. Then to Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.

In central serengeti stayed at Kati Kati tented camp.Special thanks to Chef Mr.Hassan, Sylvester & Emmanuel.

Last but not least , our guide Mr.Rasheed Kihiyo was knowledgeable in national parks, animals and where abouts of the animals.. etc.He never gave up to find animals , even saw Black Rhinos ! Excellent disciplined driver/guide.

Thanks everyone !

BSC

From- Hopkins, MN

We used African Scenic Safaris for our first ever safari. I was a little worried, but the guide they assigned to us - Tom Ninah - was so experienced (16 years guiding, plus previous professional hunting experience, and he spent some of his formative years growing up in Serengeti National Park where his father was warden) that my concerns quickly washed away. We stayed at three of the Angata Camps in tents. Tom took us to Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. He is encyclopedic on animals, birds, plants and Tanzanian culture. This review is more about the guide than the guide service company, which was fine but could have done a better job communicating with us prior to our arrival with regard to suggested packing list, billing, daily itinerary, etc. So, they did a brilliant job in hiring Tom, and without him would have earned a much lesser rating.

Hannah W

African Scenic Safaris were AMAZING. We were a large group of students that climbed Kilimanjaro with them as well as going on a safari in Tarangire National Park. The guides and porters they hired for our Kilimanjaro hike were incredible. Our team leader Joel always made sure we were up super early so that we could get to the next camp and rest before our next hike. All the guides were so friendly and supportive, we couldn't have done it without them. They had to cater for a group of 30 of us but did it perfectly. The food was great, organization was exceptional and atmosphere was lively always. I would 100% climb with them again and encourage everyone to do so. I don't think there's a better company out there. They also team up with the porters association so that the porters get paid a fare wage. For the safari, our driver was super knowledgeable and always answered our questions. The food was exceptional and tents were so comfy! Again I would recommend this company without a doubt. Thank you African Scenic for making my trip so memorable.

Céline

From – Switzerland

We had the most amazing four days on a Safari in Tanzania. First at the Tarangire National Park, then the Serengeti and in the end the Ngorgongo crater. I can highly recommend our guide Grayson. He was so kind, had the best eagle eyes to spot animals, and speaks perfect English. We learned so much about all the animals and this country. Thank you for an adventure we‘ll never forget.

skigirl260

From -Seattle, WAs

A friend and I custom created our own 10-day safari itinerary with African Scenic Safaris, visiting Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. WOW! Such an incredible trip, full of animal sightings. We chose the 4-star option and loved our various accommodations along the way. Our guide, Tom, was an absolute expert at finding the animals and seeming to know where they were going before even they did (he was often the first to find an animal and other guides would follow his lead). He even taught us a few phrases in Swahili (which we had great fun trying to pronounce). I can't say enough great things about African Scenic Safaris and our guide Tom. Thank you for an incredible experience!

Jennifer P

We just came back from the trip of a lifetime--seven days exploring Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, followed by four nights on Zanzibar. It was a honeymoon that we'll never forget, thanks to the diligence of our tour organizer, Shelley, and our awesome guide Tom Ninah, of African Scenic Safaris.

When we finally decided on Tanzania as our safari destination (we are both avid consumers of nature documentaries, many of them Serengeti wildlife centric), I was overwhelmed by the number of operators on TripAdvisor. Who would be reliable? Trustworthy? We decided we wanted to go with a Tanzanian-based company who had expertise specific to the region. After reaching out to several companies for quotes, African Scenic Safaris was clearly the most responsive and helpful operator, with the most attractive price point for our requirements.

Shelley worked with us closely to develop the itinerary of our dreams. I did a lot of research on specific tent camps and lodges so we could provide her with preferences but when some were booked or not up to snuff, she recommended excellent alternatives. All our lodges and camps were in incredible locations and we had a memorable sunset nearly every night (one was even paired with a rainbow). The staff at each overnight was always accommodating and cheerful.

As for the actual safari, I could not imagine a better guide than our trusty leader, Tom. He has 16 years of experience as a guide, he knows the bush like the back of his hand and he's got a great sense of humor to boot. He always seems to be a step ahead of the game and has a great sense for predicting wildlife behavior. He can spot leopards hiding in trees and lions on the hunt for prey camoflaged in tall grass from a kilometer away. And he's an excellent Swahili tutor.

Shelley's recommendations were thoughtful and took our preferences into consideration. We ended up staying at some incredible properties. Notably, outside Tarangire, we stayed at the Mbali Mbali River Camp. The thatched roof lodge is gorgeous, has a pool and from its river overlook we spied many elephants, giraffes, babboons and gazelles. The park itself was a revelation--we almost slipped it, but are so glad we went upon Shelley's recommendation. In it's confines, we spied leopards and lions on the hunt and too many elephants to count--it has Tanzania's largest concentration of the great mammal. The staff at Angata in Ngorongoro were very charming and serenaded us with the popular favorite "Jambo Bwana". Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in the Central Serengeti boasted spectacular views and sumptuous accommodations. And the sunsets at Acacia Migration Camp in the Northern Serengeti were stunning. And we had luxurious stays at the Park Hyatt in Stone Town and Kendwa Beach's Gold Zanzibar resort.

Ellen R

We did a 7 night safari to Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. We loved every minute of it. Our guide, Grayson, was wonderful. He was kind and knowledgeable and put a lot of effort into ensuring we got to see as many animals as possible. Nembris, who helped us book the trip was also great, very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this company.

Lindsay W (Travelled as couples)

Wow!!! I can’t say enough great things about this company! Shelley was great to work with to help plan our entire trip start to finish! We exchanged multiple emails to get every detail perfect for our honeymoon! She had great recommendations and every things was beyond perfect!

Tom was our driver and I just can’t say enough great things about him! He understands English and American humor so joking with him was so much fun! He was amazing at pointing out alllll the animals and was so joyful the entire day!! He has the best personality and really made us feel so comfortable(my husband and I). We was great about listening to our wants and accommodating them! I loved that he came on our walking safari in the Tarangire National Park! It was nice to have him there while we walked with the ranger! We loved that he can with us on all our game drives as it made the day soooo enjoyable! Tom made the best commentary for our animals videos and one day he had me crying bc I was laughing sooooo hard!!! He was amazing!!!!

10/10 would recommend Shelley and Tom!!!! We can’t wait to come back!!!

Fred R

From – Ontario’s Highlands, Canada

I read the reviews on trip advisor and after numerous emails with Amanda of African Scenic Safaris our group of 4 decided to go ahead and book our 7 day Safari with Amanda. That was a great decision ! Amanda answered all questions in a very timely and thorough fashion and the payment process was a breeze.

We were picked up promptly at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfered to a beautifil lodge on the edge of Moshi . We spent a couple of days there adjusting to the time zone then we were off on a great adventure. Bushmaster David picked us up in a perfect Toyota Land Cruiser that had a pop up top for viewing scenery and wildlife.

We went to Tarangire National park for a day and the wildlife viewing was outstanding. Bushmaster Dave knew exactly where to be to get the best views without interfering with the animals behavior . He explained all the interactions and habits of the animals and birds and helped us understand the the intricate relationship this environment. At the river in the late day we were privileged to witness Elephants ,Zebra. Wildebeest, Giraffes ,Warthogs and I believe Buffalo all at the same time with at least two Graffias drinking at the same time while others were feeding from the trees !!! An unbelievable sight. Two nights were spent at The Maramboi Tented camp which was much like a lodge with Zebra grazing right up to our back deck. We sat on our deck enjoying a beautiful sunset while these gorgeous animals grazing. Great accommodations and a very good included restaurant, Good dinning options.

After a full day of game viewing with Bushmaster Dave we were transferred to the Kati Kati tented camp for 3 nights. After game viewing on route which was great we settled in and had a nice hot shower in our large tents which also had excellent private toilets as well. A very nice bed and great served meals in the common dinning tent. This is far from roughing it but remember you are on the Serengeti and must not leave the tent at night without an escort. I really don't know why you would have to. Everything you need is supplied. We did have a Hyena at the front of our tent one night but it was no problem and kind of interesting ( and odourous ) ha ha We had several game drives in the Serengeti and Bushmaster Dave was always there with a story and interesting information about the animals and surroundings. NEVER A DULL MOMENT !! This man is absolutely brilliant !!

We also visited the Ngoronoro Crater ( not really a crater but you can discover that on your trip ) which had somewhat it's own ecosystem. Very interesting. We were privileged to arrive just after a lions kill of a warthog and got to watch lions, hyenas, jackals all feeding while other like Zebras watched nervously from a distance.. In our travels we witnessed Leopards, many prides of lions, herds of elephants,crocodiles, many hippos, numerous giraffes, warthogs, zebra herds, dicdics ,cheetahs,monkeys,baboons, hyenas, buffalo herds, gazelles of all types and many others that just take too long to list.

This was a fabulous trip with a fabulous company with a fabulous tour guide Bushmaster Dave. I have done many reviews and lots of travel but if possible I would give them 6 stars and can't recommend this tour company enough !! Do yourself a favour and book with African Scenic Safaris and customize it as much as you want !!

Nick H 9

From – Mooresville, NC (Travelled with couples)

Everything about this safari experience was amazing and truly trip of a lifetime stuff. So why did we rate them 4 out of 5 if we recommend them highly?! Well, the only issue we had was on the payment side. As we were travelling to Tanzania we were notified that our final payment, which we'd sent months before, had not been received and we still owed them the payment. Long story short, the first three days were distracted with emails, phone calls and the pressure of resolving the issue for them to finally find the payment that had been made months before.

I truly believe it was a genuine mistake on their end and no dishonesty or ill intent was involved but the stress it produced had a real impact on the beginning of our trip and therefore the 4 instead of 5 rating.

Outside of that everything was fantastic, Rasheed, our guide, was truly exceptional. We felt safe with his driving, he was cautious and safe unlike most of the other road users in Tanzania! He was incredibly knowledgeable of all the animals, landscape, fauna, insects, history, you name it and if he wasn't sure he had a bag full of reference books! It was clear he really enjoyed his work and sharing his knowledge and experience. An incredibly likable guy and a big part of why the trip was so memorable.

We stayed at the Whistling Thorn tented camp, Serengeti Kati Kati tented camp, Ang'ata Ngorongoro tented camp and The African Tulip in Arusha. All the tented camps were good and an authentic experience with the sounds of animals sometimes right outside your canvas door. The Whistling Thorn was our least favourite, didn't quite have the same vibe as the other two and they didn't allow Rasheed to eat dinner with us which we didn't understand. The other two were outstanding and the African Tulip is a gorgeous boutique hotel.

We visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti for multiple days the other two for a day each. If you only had one to go to we'd choose Tarangire for sure, we saw more in a short time and distance there than anywhere else.

So, in conclusion, we would go back with African Scenic in a heartbeat, we would just do a little more follow up email on the payment part to avoid that situation again. I can't recommend Rasheed strongly enough. As you spend literally the whole trip from airport to airport and everything in between except your tent with your guide they have a big influence on the success of the trip, he made ours.

Sir Roscher

From pick-up to drop-off this was... No, from getting in touch until handling a tiny issue a week after drop-off it was an amazing experience to travel with African Scenic Safaris.

I booked an 8day/7night Safari on the Northern Circuit (Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara), staying in tented camps.

Communication with head office was excellent, Priyank answered all my questions within short time. Especially liked the suggestion of going to Ndutu (turned out to be the best part of my trip). The itinerary suggestion I received was very detailed and well presented.

Being a solo traveller, having a good guide is probably even a bit more important than when you're travelling as a couple or in a group.

My guide Jackson was just perfect! It felt like experiencing this with a friend, but (and I liked this) he always kept a professional distance and attitude. He gave me a lot of information about the animals we saw but had also the right feeling for knowing when to just leave me in silence and let me watch the animals or nature (or having a nap while driving to next place :-)

Of course, a high quality safari has its price. But, for most people this is a once (or maybe twice) in a lifetime experience. It's definitely worth to book with a high quality operator.

Migul LV

From – Madrid, Spain

My wife and I had an amazing safari. It has overpassed our expectations, and they were really high.

Since the first moment Simbo was really helpful and flexible in order to find the Safari that fitted the best to our desires. Everything went smoothly from the moment they picked us at the airport until the last day.

Our guide Greyson and the chef Charlie were also amazing. We felt really comfortable and took care of every moment. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti and Greyson succeeded in letting us sport every animal due to his experience and knowledge... We even saw cheetahs hunting!! He also made great explanations to what we were seeing and to answer all our questions. Charlie was a really good chef that prepared delicious food for us and was very kind. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or chef.

We are definitely really happy about choosing African Scenic Safaris and we recommend choosing them in case you are looking for a similar trip.Take good care of them because they are great.

StuMathews

From – London, United Kingdom

African Scenic Safaris put together and delivered a fantastic eight day alternative camping safari for us. The planning was superb from the start – they were very happy to listen to our particular requests – Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Lake Natron/ Ol Doinyo Lengai - before taking on Kilimanjaro (see separate review). And implementation was perfect!

Rashid (our guide and driver) and Charles (our cook) were there to meet us as we emerged from Kilimanjaro International. Our luggage was loaded into the fully prepared vehicle, already laden with camping gear and all necessaries for the week. A short briefing and we were away. All our needs had been anticipated – plenty of water in the vehicle fridge, spare binoculars hung over the headrests, packed lunch ready for when we were hungry. This continued across the week.

Although Lake Manyara was the first destination, African Scenic had chosen a campsite on the top of the rift valley wall with magnificent views over the lake towards Mount Meru. As with all campsites we visited, there were a group of local helpers who set up the tents and helped us settle in fast. It makes one feel welcomed and less of a trespasser. The tents provided are spacious, the mattresses comfortable. The sleeping bags are a bit too warm, so we slept in our cotton mummy liners on top. We heard lion during the night, and a samango watched us brush our teeth in the morning.

Lake Manyara is beautiful, the reserve lying between the rift valley wall and the lake itself. Numerous streams flow down to the lake, resulting in rich riverine forest with superb birds, samango, and large troops of baboon and vervet monkeys, with lots of babies to watch suckling, playing and hitching lifts on parents. There are also more open spaces, with plenty of buffalo, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, impala and some hippo. Rashid was a superb and knowledgeable guide, and soon picked up our interest in birds. We were treated to fish eagle, the long toed African jacana, the shy squacco heron, giant kingfisher, and of course flamingos and pelicans, amongst so many others.

The open top vehicle was new to us, and it works a treat. In effect you stand most of the time, wind in your face when driving, and with a perfect view of animals, regardless of which side they happen to be on. The restlessness that comes from sitting all day in a car doesn’t arise all.

Next stop was Lake Natron, and as soon as one turns off the main road you can feel the wilderness enveloping you. The landscape is arid and raw, with very few trees. There are almost no fences (other than around dwellings), and the Maasai shepherd their cattle and goats and the odd donkey alongside giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and Grant’s gazelle. We were lucky enough to see kori bustard and a pair of secretary birds. The road is pretty rough, with some alternative tracks being called into use. Ol Doinyo Lengai is a magnificent mountain – a classic volcano, in such a pristine setting that it seems you are visiting another planet. Climbing it was “decidedly challenging” – Pascal and Elias (local Maasai guides) took us up, leaving at midnight. Tricky scrambling as you go straight up (no zig zag paths here), and the rock and earth is new and often unstable. Sulphur vents add to the adventure. Lava flowed in 2012 and 2013, and it is the most active volcano in Africa. The last few hundred metres is a tricky scramble up solid smooth rock with limited footholds – tricky when windy and wet. But awesome. Beautiful views on the way down – but you do need stick (Pascal and Elias sourced some great Maasai sticks for us, which felt appropriate). Don’t miss the waterfall excursion or the trip to the lake itself – untrammelled beauty.

Tarangire Rashid came into his own. The first day was saw the full range of superb wildlife – magnificent elephants, all seemingly at peace with the world. A rare nyala. A flock of lovebirds. A leopard tortoise. Lilac breasted rollers. Then somehow Rashid spotted two male lion sleeping in the long grass, and we watched as they roused themselves, crossed the road, giving us great views. The radio alerted us to a leopard and we Rashid skilfully got us to a perfect position to see the leopard climb down the tree and walk right by us before disappearing into the undergrowth. The next day Rashid excelled himself – somehow find a pride of five lionesses and seven cubs, and the lionesses were hunting! We stuck with the pride for over three hours – just incredible. Rashid expertly positioned us so we could see the lionesses stalking some warthog, watch the chase, and then the lion squabble over the kill! And Rashid still had time to help another vehicle whose battery had died and had to be push started!

Camping in Tarangire was great – the tents went under some trees, with no fences. You soon get used to it. The facilities blocks were variable, but always adequate. You probably would do well to keep some reserve loo paper on your person. No need to practice your balance when squatting (although this is required on Kilimanjaro).

Long trousers recommended. For men, this seems to be a requirement. But there is a practical reason too – you don’t have to bother protecting bare legs from mosquitoes and biting tsetse flies.

Charles did a great job as cook – supplying great variety in pretty difficult conditions. Fresh vegetables and fruit, great soup, tasty stews, some local dishes.

Both Rashid and Charles were delightful company from beginning to end. We highly recommend African Scenic Safaris, and will be using them for our next holiday in Tanzania in two years time!

travel halcyon

African Scenic Safaris allowed my wife and I to have an incredible safari experience during our first East Africa trip last February - covering Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti over five days. Mary Charles was extremely helpful and responsive in organizing the safari for us and finding us an additional travel companion in the months leading up, and then we had a great time during the safari itself with our driver/guide Jimmy and chef Aidano. Beyond the obvious beauty of all the landscapes and animals we saw over those few days (it is somewhat cliche to say "there is no place on earth like this", but in this case it is justified), what made the trip so memorable was spending those days in the company of Jimmy and Aidano. Jimmy is deeply knowledgeable of the region and provided great explanations (we found and saw all the major animals we wanted to see), Aidano's cooking was superb (a feat given the cooking was done in camp kitchens), and by the end of the safari it felt as if we were travelling with friends.

In a nutshell, African Scenic Safaris is a relatively small local tour operator, but they are extremely professional, well-organized and surprisingly inexpensive compared with many other tour operators we considered before opting for them. What we did was a camping safari, and while this might sound somewhat rough and rudimentary to some, we found it to be the best way to experience the East African savannah, as you can hear the sounds of nature at night. We slept comfortably in the tents provided.

Steven Kelsall

From – Kyneton, Australia

I recently participated on the 'Kilimanjaro Challenge 2017', a fundraising challenge in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. Travel and trek logistics were handled by Inspired Adventures (Sydney, Australia), who specialise in fundraising adventure travel. Inspired Adventures partnered with African Scenic Safaris on-the-ground in Moshi, Tanzania.

From the moment I arrived in Tanzania until the day I departed, African Scenic Safaris, under the very professional, friendly and extremely helpful Amanda :D, looked after me and our team of 18 Australians. Amanda and the team literally worked their magic to make sure we were all looked after every step of the way, and in my case also went the extra mile to resolve an extremely last minute Transfer issue discovered the evening of the date I flow out of Melbourne. I can very happily report that the crisis was averted :D

In terms of the Kilimanjaro trek itself, from our Head Guide, Antipas to all the assistant Guides and Porters (67 in total!), they were just amazing. They were so supportive, encouraging, motivating and kept us all moving and best of all, we all made it to the summit.

I also booked a 4 Day Safari, which started the day after the Kilimanjaro trek completed. Two other members of the Kilimanjaro team also joined the Safari. Once again, between Dave, our Driver/Guide, and Oscar, our private Chef for the safari, we were again looked after extremely well. Dave was a great Guide, very professional, very knowledgeable, had lots of interesting facts and information to share throughout the safari, and worked really hard to give us the best experience. He worked his magic when it came to finding animals, positioning the 4WD in the perfect place for best viewing and we were lucky to see all the 'Big Five' during the safari thanks to Dave. Oscar cooked up a storm everyday and definitely kept us well fed.

So whether you're looking for an altitude or safari adventure in Tanzania, I can't recommend African Scenic Safaris highly enough!

SweetPeas_135

From – Sydney, Australia23 contributions

It's an old adage that it's all about the people, but nothing could be more true in the case of African Scenic. From the first contact to the last, they were outstanding. Emmanuel, our driver-guide, was fabulous - excellent driver, incredibly knowledgeable guide, friendly and warm with an engaging smile and sense of humour, and overall a wonderful human being. Thank you, Emmanuel.

Then Nembris, our first contact and facilitator of queries and source of advice extraordinaire. Nembris turned ideas into the fabulous trip it was.

Nester, our guide on the day on Kili, was exemplary. Gilbert and Noel complemented their colleagues in a way that showed the care African Scenic takes in what it does and the genuine desire to showcase the uniqueness of Tanzania.

Behind the scenes there must be countless other superb staff - logistics, vehicles, procurement - that all contribute to the excellence and quality of experience.

We would strongly recommend African Scenic in a heartbeat.

Andrew G

From – Melbourne, Australia14 contributions

We enjoyed a 16-day camping safari and Kilimanjaro climb with African Scenic over Dec-Jan 2022-3. The company and staff were professional, organised and knowledgeable, and able to organise part of our safari in Kenya as well as a stay with a local Maasai tribe. The safari itinerary was well thought through, and we were able to see all key species in good numbers, including the wildebeest migration, which was a highlight. The Kilimanjaro climb experience was comfortable and we felt well supported throughout. Our cooks also provided excellent food while camping on both safari and Kilimanjaro. A once-in-a-lifetime trip!

lisa-fyrd

Chassieu, France6 contributions

What a great experience we had with friends thanks to African Scenic Safaris. A huge thank you to Grayson for being such a wonderful guide! It is thanks to him that we were able to live and share such a great time in the middle of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks. Welcoming, smiling, caring, and passionate, he always finds the best spot and loves to share his passion. But it's also thanks to our cook Charlie who prepared us truly delicious dishes, while adapting to our vegetarian diet! A huge thank you to him too.

And let's not forget Nembris who organized our tour and who was incredibly available and attentive from the beginning to the end. To all interested, don't ask yourself any more questions, you are definitely in the right place! Twendey!

cch2909

From – Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Thanks very much to African Scenic Safaris for the Kilimanjaro ascension and the safari. We were with our three children aged 14, 17 and 19.

We first climbed the Kilimandjaro on the Machame Route - 7 days with Joel as the head guide; AJ and Emmanuel as assistant guides, 18 porters. Great trekking, super organisation and excellent advice from Joel to make sure we will all reach the top. The last ascent is hard but we are very proud to have made it!

Then we spent 4 days in safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. We discovered plenty of animals and got many information from our guide Tom. We stayed in great lodges as well.

Everything was very well organised. Thanks for this great trip! We highly recommend African Scenic Safaris!

Sacha T

From – Paris, France

African Scenic Safaris organised our trek to Kilimandjaro via the Machame route (6 days). The guides (Antipas, Head Guide, and his assistants Emmanuel and George) have been great: safety was paramount, adjusting pace to our energy level and taking good care. The food was really good and varied, which in camps at 4600m is anything but easy. The organisation (tents, porters, transfers, quality of rental gears,...) has been flawless. All of this really helped us making it to the top!

If you are considering a Kili trek, you could hardly be in better hands. We strongly recommend their services.

AlexEtJD

From – Sceaux, France

We went as a family, with 2 teenagers. We did a trek in the N'Gorongoro park and a small safari in the Serengeti. It was an unforgettable experience. For the trek, the Massai guide was very professional and really interesting; the landscapes were beautiful. We passed through several villages and were able to talk with Massai people. Our cook is a chef, the meals were good and balanced, while all the equipment and supplies were transported by donkey. During the 2 safaris (Serengeti and N'Gorongoro caldera), we saw many animals in activity: lions, two leopards, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, ostriches, buffaloes, hyenas, jackals, a serval, mongooses... We have enough to make a wildlife report with all our photos :-) Our driver was passionate and fascinating.

Just one thing: it is not very hot (between 5 and 10°C in N'Gorongoro), do not forget the warm clothes. And the light burns: don't forget the sun cream either!

DavyGFC

From - Belfast, UK

From the time we contacted African scenic safaris they were extremely helpful, we dealt with Priyank and Laura who were very knowledgable and helpful.

They had plenty of options and we ended up with exactly the package we wanted.

Laura took the time to group phone call all of us which was very helpful.

After we finished climbing Kilimanjaro Jackson collected us from our hotel and took us to the hotel they had arranged for us .

After a rest day Jackson collected us and we set off on our 5 day safari.

Jackson was very knowledgeable and knew where to find the animals and was great company to be with .

All the accommodation provided was 1st class and the food was exceptional.

The quality of service was also top drawer

I would definitely recommend African Senic Safaris and particularly Jackson our guide

Stu Mathews

From – London, UK

Thanks very much to African Scenic Safaris for the Kilimanjaro ascension and the safari. We were with our three children aged 14, 17 and 19.

We first climbed the Kilimandjaro on the Machame Route - 7 days with Joel as the head guide; AJ and Emmanuel as assistant guides, 18 porters. Great trekking, super organisation and excellent advice from Joel to make sure we will all reach the top. The last ascent is hard but we are very proud to have made it!

Then we spent 4 days in safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. We discovered plenty of animals and got many information from our guide Tom. We stayed in great lodges as well.

Everything was very well organised. Thanks for this great trip! We highly recommend African Scenic Safaris!

welcometothemadhouse

From – Colchester, UK

We contacted Simbo at the beginning, who prepared a draft itinerary which he was happy to change a few times with altered dates, and different lodges and parks. We chose this company based on this initial interaction. and also considering their charitable work. All the drivers we dealt with were friendly and helpful. Tom was our safari guide and driver, and was outstanding throughout. He has an amazing ability to drive and then stop and identify an animal in the distance. He has a great sense of humour, and kept us thoroughly entertained. We travelled to Tarangire, all through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and also a Maasai lodge. We were fortunate enough to see the big 5, most of which very close up. Joel, Emmanuel and Beatrice helped us to reach the base camp , although only the 2 lads actually succeeded. Overall, we had a wonderful once in a lifetime experience, and enjoyed every minute. I would suggest you use African Scenic Safaris- you won’t be disappointed.

Laura C

From – Glasgow, UK

We have just returned from a 4 day safari ending in 5 days in Zanzibar

What can I say, the patience of Priyank ensuring we got everything exactly as we wanted, to the perfect coordination of all fights and pickups. I honestly can't thank you enough..

A special thanks also to Grayson , our guide who was fantastic. His understanding of animal behaviour allowed us to watch lions mate, a cheetah hunting Impala, leopards up trees, every other guide gave up but it was almost like he knew if we just waited that bit longer it would be worthwhile and on each occasion it was.

One memory will stick with me forever and that was lunch with 10 lions beside us while they stalked zebras who were cooling off at a watering hole.

Just a perfect trip in every way. Many memories were made. Thanks

Christina S

From – Carmarthenshire, UK

I have just returned to the UK after climbing to the summit of Kilimanjaro with my daughter and accompanied by our wonderful guide George and assistant guide Mary. It was by far the most physically and mentally challenging thing I have ever done in my life but what an incredibly experience. We did the 8 day Lemosho route, which I would definitely recommend in order to get the best possible chance of reaching the summit and although we chose the dry season to climb we were hit by appalling weather almost from the outset. We had rain, sleet, snow, everything we didn’t want but thanks to our amazing crew, we were incredibly well looked after and they took excellent care of us. The best part of the trip was watching the sun come up on the way to the summit. We were way above the clouds and when the sun broke through, the sky was amazing. The worse part was the constant feeling of nausea due to the altitude and having to force myself to eat in order to get my energy level up. I cannot praise our guides and crew enough, they do a superb job and nothing was too much trouble for them. They are also very well looked after by African Scenic Safaris as they belong to the Kilimanjaro Porters Project, which ensures that all crew members are well fed, well clothed and well paid, everything that they deserve due to the physical toll on their bodies. It was a huge challenge for me as I am 70 years old but thanks to the dedication of the crew and my wonderful daughter, we made it!