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

	"Thank you for the wonderful safari. It surpassed our expectations and your recommendations were spot-on. The wildebeest (and zebra!) migration was amazing ... we saw the Mara river crossings and even saw a crocodile try go for a wildebeest! The gorilla tracking in Rwanda was fantastic, if a little hard work in places. The huge silverback gorilla got pretty close to us too - very exciting! Thanks once again for everything. :) Don, Kylie, Adam & Andrew, Australia - Kenya & Rwanda, August 09
	"Just got home & already want to come back! Selous was fabulous, and we loved the river boat safaris... we got to see elephants crossing the river! Ruaha was just amazing - the feeling of being in the vast wilderness is indescribable. The wildlife was incredible - big herds of everything, and our favourite, a pride of 26 lions with their cubs! We were even lucky enough to see elephants digging for water in the sand river... from our tent! Thank you so much for our most incredible adventure in Africa to date! We will be calling you again very soon!" Tim & Sandra, New Zealand - Tanzania, July 09
	"Still in Tanzania and wanted to thank you for assembling one of the most fantastic adventures of my life. I'm looking forward to Kenya but will be sad to leave Africa." Julia, USA - Tanzania & Kenya, July 09
	"First and foremost, thank you and thank you for a memorable 12 days...We shall never forget this trip. The camps, the Masai, and our guide Harry were top notch. Indeed they went the extra distance for us as we were on our honeymoon, with many, many surprises. They made a special breakfast for us after a long walk and we tracked a leopard. The transfers all went without a single hitch, even though our itinerary was sometimes complex and we had to leave bags behind. Thank you again." Alex & Jelena, USA - Kenya, Zanzibar & Pemba Diving, June 09
	John and I had a fabulous time on our holiday, and thank you to Conservation Safaris. Our driver/guide kept us safe and entertained with his knowledge and wonderful sense of humor. I will recommend your services at every opportunity. Lynn & John, USA - Tanzania & Zanzibar, March 09
	"[The experience was] exceptional. The attention to detail was outstanding and the personal attention to all our needs was just wonderful. Mark had suggested an itinerary for us and when I mentioned that my husband would be just 16 weeks from a knee replacement when our itinerary started he suggested reversing the itinerary - We are so glad he did we all (4 of us) agreed the itinerary was perfect." Leah & Norbert, USA - Tanzania & Zanzibar, March 09
	"Thank you for the amazing safari & time in Zanzibar. We both had a fantastic time & will be back!" Elke & Marco, Belgium & Italy- Tanzania & Zanzibar, February 09
	"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 loved our safari! ...Olakira was great! We loved it. Even though we had a few frights! A herd of elephants with their young! about 20, came twice into the camp once in the afternoon while we were having tea and then again at night all around our tents... thank you for everything. We will definitely pass on your name to friends." Julia, Yves, Edouard, Constance & Guillaume, Belgium - Tanzania, Oct 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 - Tanzania, Sep 07

"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 - Tanzania, Jun 07

"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, Jun 07

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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 & Zanzibar, October 2008 - Julia, Yves, Edouard, Constance, Guillaume, Belgium

We loved our safari!

Our guide Deo gratias was great.

A few comments:

the hotel in arusha was so so (food) excellent.

serena on the rim of the crater was v. nice.  (although there is a tented camp on the rim, some americans who had stayed there told us)

Olakira was great! We loved it.  Even though we had a few frights!

a herd of elephants with their young! about 20,  came twice into the camp once in the afternoon while we were having tea and then again at night all around our tents.... they were like 2 mtrs away from us... rather dangerous but we have great pictures. 

I liked Ras Nungwi in zanzibar although we didn't really have a sea front room...food v good, nice staff, funky feel to it ( bathrooms so so)

We will come back one day as our children would like to do Kilimanjaro and apparently Tarangire is really a must... there is a tree next to a watering hole, where you can sleep (same americans told us...) and is amazing.

Anyway, thank you for everything. We will definitely pass on your name to friends.

best wishes for 2009

Julia & family

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