We, a couple, booked 4 days group-safari at Travel Africa Safari Agency. It was our first trip to Africa, therefore we did a lot of research before. Based on many positive reviews we chose the Travel Africa Safari Agency and we didn't regret it!
First of all, the communication with Mohamed, the owner, was very easy. He answered any questions quickly and was always available, both per Mail and per WhatsApp.
We were picked up from the Kilimanjaro airport and spent the night before the safari at the Arusha Tourists Inn Hotel (it was included in the safari booking). The hotel was ok. It is situated rather central in Arusha. The room and bathroom were spacy and clean. We could order something to eat at the hotel's restaurant although it was already late and drank a beer before going to sleep.
Next day we were early picked up by Benjamin, who was our guide and driver for the safari. He was very friendly, easy-going and good-humoured.
After we had picked up another 2 couples in Arusha, our safari has started. We drove first to Maniara, where we picked up our chef and all the stuff, what is needed for safari.
After that we drove to the Serengeti National Park. There we spent a night at the camping ground. Next day very early we made a game-drive until midday. We saw plenty of wildebeests and zebras, many hyenas, lions and hippos etc. After lunch at the Camping Site we drove to Ngorongoro. There we spent another night at a camping ground near the Caldera. Next day, again very early we went to the Caldera. It was fascinating to be in an enclosed little world! There we saw also a rhino and of course many other fascinating animals! After lunch at the Camping Site we drove to Maniara, where we spent a night at the Fig Lodge - a nice, clean and cosy hotel. The next morning we went to the Tarangire National Park. There we saw especially many elephants. In the afternoon we were brought back to the Arusha Tourists Inn hotel for the last night before going to Zanzibar.
We would like to thank Mohamed for the excellent safari! It was at any case worth the price we paid! Our driver Benjamin was very competent and also very eager to find so many animals as possible! Unfortunately we didn't see a leopard, but nevertheless the whole safari was just amazing and so much fun! We can hardly recommend Benjamin as a perfect safari guide!
Our tent was good. Actualy, the most exciting thing about camping was a real closeness to the wilderness. During the night some animals, such as zebras even went through the Camping Site! And the stargazing was incredible! The shower at Serengeti camp was a cold one, but it made adventure feeling even more exciting. Our chef was also excellent. He prepared every meal fresh. We had always yummy Pancakes and omelett for breakfast and other food was also very good. We had even a pizza for dinner - don't know how it is possible without an oven.
We are glad to have booked this safari at Mohamed and his Travel Africa Safari Agency. It will be one of our most precious memories!
