Tanzania & Kenya Safari Testimonials

Below are testimonials from a few of our recent safari clients.

	"Thank you for the absolutely wonderful safari - mom and my sister and I had a great time.  The wildebeest (or long-haired gnu?) were magnificent." Carrie, Terry & Ingrid , USA - Tanzania, Dec 08
	"We had a wonderful time... All the accommodations were excellent and all scheduled transports worked well... we had a great adventure... saw lots of exceptional game including a Topi giving birth. It took only 10 minutes from drop to standing up. Quite a show! We look forward to future safaris and would certainly utilize Conservation Safaris. Thank you for all your help and personal attention including the phone call in Zanzibar." Allen & Pat , USA - Kenya & Tanzania, Nov 08
	"We had a great time...truly unforgettable... I have been recommending the trip and CS Safaris to friends and colleagues."  Steve, Wendy, & family, UK - Tanzania, Aug 08
	"My family and I would like to thank you for an amazing experience... one we will look to repeat in the future. Having got Giraffe Manor out of our system I think that we may look to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater for the next trip." Geoff, Janette, Kirsty & Lauren, Switzerland - Kenya, Jul 08
	"Just a quick letter to say thanks so much for the wonderful safari we had and for all the planning that you did for us... we had a wonderful time and I must say that my Swahili is now better than ever... Fintan and Pauline also enjoyed the trip and also want to take their kids to places like Samburu. Kwaheri."   Willem & Emmarie, South Africa - Tanzania & Kenya, Jun 08
	"What a fabulous trip starting with such great communications... We give the whole experience an A++++ and have been referring friends to your company... We really can't think of any improvements you need to make.  Our safari holiday was perfect and we'll remember it forever. Thank you for our once in a life-time adventure.  If we should be so fortunate to be able to return to Africa, we will be sure to use Conservation Safaris."  Beth & Gordon, USA - Tanzania, Apr 08
	"The trip was fantastic. The guide was great... The sequence of Safari, Stonetown and Zanz resort was perfect... We tell everyone they should do this holiday at least once in their lives... Thanks very much for your organization of the trip on short notice."  Rod, Karen, Billy & Sophia, Canada - Tanzania, Apr 08
	"Big Thank you to You and your team for organizing our itinerary as it did not have a mistake not even a little hiccup. Our safari experience was absolutely fabulous and we can very confidently say that it was a holiday of a life time.... it really overcame all of our expectations...  I would definitely recommend your company for the top class service that You provide."  Jitka & Tomas, Ireland

"Our safari was so awesome,  Thank you so much for all of your hard work & planning... I can't thank you enough for a most memorable vacation, now on the top of my list...  We will definitely call you for a revisit..."  Susan & Doug, USA

"The trip went without a hitch...  Had a fantastic time and will definitely be back.  It's an amazing place and the people are wonderful to be around."  Daniel & Jodie, Australia

Kenya & Tanzania, November 2008 - Allen & Pat, USA

We had a wonderful time. All the accommodations were excellent and all scheduled transports worked well. We felt very comfortable. 

It's hard to pick a favorite place in Kenya. Animal life was abundant in all places. If we had to pick a favorite camp it would be Olonana. Everything about it was wonderful (hippos off our deck) and the staff was exceptional. Their assistant manager Maurice made it a point to always make you feel welcome and important. No doubt we will try to come back.

One thing we would like to have changed. Our time was too short in Giraffe Manor. We arrived just in time for lunch, then had only 30 minutes to view the giraffes before departing again for the airport. It looked like a very nice place to stay overnight.

We could not deal with Stonetown vendors and so called guides. It was overwhelming. Zanzibar airport was quite a thrill! How all connections were made and our luggage made it through [home] is beyond our belief. 

We just want to reiterate that we had a great adventure, took some wonderful pictures and video, and saw lots of exceptional game including a Topi giving birth. It took only 10 minutes from drop to standing up. Quite a show! We look forward to future safaris and would certainly utilize Conservation Safaris. Thank you for all your help and personal attention including the phone call in Zanzibar.

Tanzania, April 2008 - Beth & Gordon, USA

We've been back from our safari for over a month now and still talking about it.  What a fabulous trip starting with such great communications from [you] (as well as a face to face visit in Dar).  All our questions were answered before leaving.

We loved Innocent, our safari guide.  What a dear.  So patient with us and with a great sense of humor.  He really knew his stuff too.  He has a wealth of knowledge but somehow gave us enough information without giving too much.  He was very respectful of the land and animals. Many times we couldn't believe how close we were to the wildlife

Our accommodations were wonderful and of course the Ngorangora Crater Lodge was spectacular!  We do miss George our butler though and wish he could have come home with us.

We give the whole experience an A++++ and have been referring friends to your company.  We've been showing off our pictures to everyone. 

We really can't think of any improvements you need to make.  Our safari holiday was perfect and we'll remember it forever. Thank you for our once in a life-time adventure.  If we should be so fortunate to be able to return to Africa, we will be sure to use Conservation Safari.

We've enclosed a couple of pictures.

Tanzania & Zanzibar, April 2008 - Rod, Karen, Billy & Sophia, Canada

The trip was fantastic.

The guide was great, he was very knowledgeable and able to find animals we would have driven by. The car was good, we saw more than we could have expected including an attempted kill by some cheetahs'.

The hotels were great and especially the Sopa in Serengeti. While the other hotels were good the staff at the Sopa were a cut above the rest.

The kids loved the small plane ride from Arusha to Zanzibar as well.

If I were to do anything differently I would have packed less luggage (You told me that) and I would have spent the extra money to fly back from the Serengeti as the drives was long and the same as the drive up. I also would have gone straight to Ngorgoro or Lake manyara as opposed to staying in Arusha on the first day. That said I am very happy with what we did.

The sequence of Safari, Stonetown and Zanz resort was perfect. For interest we decided to stay at Ocean Paradise and we could not have asked for better.

We took about 3000 photo's most of them in the parks. A couple were sensational and when we get them sorted we will send the best 4 or 5 to you. We tell everyone they should do this holiday at least once in their lives.

Thanks very much for your organization of the trip on short notice, all the hotels had us set up with the right type of beds and connecting rooms. Sopa did not have connecting rooms but fixed it immediately for us and there we no issues.

Regards

Rod, Karen, Billy and Sophia

Tanzania & Zanzibar, September 2007 - Jitka & Tomas, Ireland

So we are already at home, safe and sound as the Irish would say and we would love to say few words regarding our safari.

First of all, we have to say big Thank you to You and your team for organizing our itinerary as it did not have a mistake not even a little hiccup. Our safari experience was absolutely fabulous and we can very confidently say that it was a holiday of a life time.... it really overcame all of our expectations.

Accommodation was just superb and food really tasty and if I should pick the best of the lodges then it was definitely Serengeti Serena Lodge.  Not only the food was delicious but also the whole setting of this lodge is just fantastic.   Zanzibar extension was very nice too.

Overall, I have to repeat that it was a holiday of a life time and if somebody from my friends would ask me about safari holidays then I would definitely recommend your company for the top class service that You provide. Once again, thank you very much for your help.

So, regards and thanks to all in your team.

Jitka & Tomas K, Ireland

Tanzania, June 2007 - Susan & Doug, USA

Our safari was so awesome,  Thank you so much for all of your hard work & planning.  I don't know where to begin! This may take awhile, I am not a short winded person.

First, Samson was a great driver/guide, very professional & knowledgeable. Also an amazing spotter. He was very easy to get along with, & was good at recommending things based on his experience.  He did not lead us astray. He's a definite asset to the company.

Mark introduced himself & wanted to make sure everything was up to par.  A great way to start the safari.  The accommodations were great, & they got better with each one.  All were very comfortable, & had their own individual charm. 

Kikoti, what a place in the middle of nowhere. Jen & Peter were most attentive as well as their staff.  I enjoyed their extra curricular  activities, a walk to the Overlook, a Night Game Drive & the Maasai Dance.  I loved the rooms/cabins.   

Ngorongoro Farmhouse, a great place, such  a wonderful setting, & the lush landscaping. They had the friendliest employees of any of the lodges. We took the Farmhouse walk & the Coffee Tour. Loved the fireplaces in the room. Overall, this was my favorite, just a  down home, friendly atmosphere.

Mbalageti, this was the most awesome place, accommodation- wise. What a view from our upgraded chalet, & the bathtub on the patio, was  a nice touch.  I loved their African Art, Once again, I  had a great massage in their massage "room."   Nothing better than to have a glass of wine by the pool & watch the most phenomenal sunsets.

The Hot Air Balloon Ride, was definitely one of the highlights. Seeing the vastness of the Wildebeest Herds, their trails & hearing them. Such a different perspective, than being in a Toyota next to them.  An experience no one should miss. A definite must!

I can't thank you enough for a most memorable vacation, now on the top of my list.  

We will definitely call you for a revisit, or if we plan an Australian trip.

Thanks again,

Susan & Doug D, USA

Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar, September 2007 - Jodie & Daniel, Australia

The trip went without a hitch, which surprised us a bit!  Had a fantastic time and will definitely be back.  It's an amazing place and the people are wonderful to be around.  Just need to sift through all the photos now!!

We really enjoyed the Masai Mara, it was extremely exciting to get so close to the animals and the conservancy was perfect with limited vehicle numbers etc.  It was the highlight of the trip for us.  We saw quite a few wilderbeast, to say the least, and got to see their stressful crossing of the river with the crocs waiting to knock off the stragglers - although they were a bit full from the previous meal so no action there.  It was one of those morbid fascination times, where you were hoping they got over safely but seeing one get taken would have been pretty exciting.

We were looked after very well from all the staff at the camps and the African people are a joy to be around.  We made an extra effort to learn Swahili and we felt they really appreciated this, albeit a few strange looks when we got it wrong!!  The best place we stayed at was the Kikoti camp, it had a great feel about it and sleeping with the wind blowing through the flyscreen walls was just magic.  We went for a walk there every evening with the 2 guides and as nobody else wanted to walk we were on our own.  It was really special sitting up on the rocks for the sunset.  We witnessed the baboons climbing on shear rock faces to their night-time location on top of the rocks and the Rock Hyraxes were so cute.

Food was fantastic.  Also, we didn't get sick. 

The crater itself was fascinating with so much going on in a small space.  Got a bit busy there and extremely dusty, however, we were expecting that.  The game drives were great however.

Daniel L. & Jodie M., Australia