Rosy Danby, August 2017

My first contact with Chris at IntoAfrica and through the entire trip the experience was stress free and thoroughly enjoyable. IntoAfrica is based in the UK and books safaris with, KwetuTanzania based in Arusha. The holiday itself was all I had hoped it would be, and more. We started with a one day trip to Arusha NP which set the scene for the main 7 day trip, ‘Tanzania Explorer’, which progressively increased the magnificence in wildlife and scenery. First Lake Manyara, then Serengeti and finally Ngorogoro. The trip is a well-structured itinerary and the amount of driving is well broken up. We found the two cultural visits very interesting and the potential for feeling voyeuristic was overcome by the local guide at each village who made us feel so welcome. These were not ‘staged, just for tourist exhibitions’ but lived in family homes and villages. The Kwetu team is first class and Dennis is the star. From the moment he met us at the airport to the time we had to say goodbye he was such a pleasure to be with. He is exceptionally well-organised and was involved in every element of the trip and paid so much attention to detail. He is also an excellent guide and so happy to share his knowledge. It was a pleasure to be driven by Athman who is a very considerate and careful driver and who also has a considerable knowledge of the local wildlife. Both Dennis and Athman stick to their principles and the rules of the reserves which, correctly, do not allow off road driving. We saw a number of jeeps flaunting this regulation in an attempt to get closer to the wildlife. This can have serious consequences, for example cheetahs abandoning their young. Our thanks too to Walter for the various meals and our packed lunches – he certainly fed us very well. We are just wondering what our excuse can be for a return trip before too many more years pass.

With very best wishes

Rosy