Anna Avanesova

As for Tanzania we had many problems with the 7 wonders company and especially with their guide unfortunately the whole Serengeti experience was ruined i will below put the relation of what happened and I look forward to hear from you thanks dear! Message about Tanzania from the Serengeti Eileen We have terrible problems here after a morning game drive from 0730 to 09. We asked the driver to take us to the migration 3 hours away, yet he stopped and didn't want to go. He actually stopper for 2 hours in the middle of the Serengeti and stood still We asked him to call the 7 wonders company and i tried to call you, and they then told us we had to pay the 700 consession fee again, which we agreed.The driver stopped at a road and was unwilling to move, behaviour he has displayed yesterday also, when we were stuck for 4 hrs at a car dump with him. We stayed at the road without moving for 2 hrs. We agreed to pay although we missed the payed day due to the poor handling of the broken car situation. Next, the driver refused to start the car until we booked a hotel for tonight in serengeti. And still, we complied and booked the serena hotel for 650 dollars online (print screen from my bank below) and showed him so we were able to progress towards the migration. He called the agency and we were asked to pay another fee totalling 1200 dollars. I told them I had only 600 in cash, but would pay in a cash machine as soon as we got to arusha the missing amount or with card now. With no avail, the driver kept standing still at the same spot in the middle of serengeti for 2 hrs without wanting to take us to our desired and payed for location. We view this as extremely unprofessional and threatining behaviour, and as a result, we felt like hostages and the kids were all crying which is undesired and uncalled for in a vacation that was supposed to be well-arranged. Moreover, the driver was rude and brash, saying that we had to do what he wanted, despite us being the clients. To add onto his unprofessionalism, he also spoke to about 15 passing by cars (disrupting other tourits' game drives) negative comments about us and our family that were completely unrelated to the situation and an extreme waste of time. After this, he insisted he would take us where he saw fit and nowhere else, called the company 7 wonders, complained about our disagreements and as took us where he wanted without our consent which, again, made us feel captive since we had already sorted the situation and accepted future time constraints. In total in our stay in Serengeti, we should have had 1 afternoon and 1 day game drive trying to look for the big migration that we, ourselves, found was only 3 hrs away from us. I have claimed time and time again, from the very beginning the aim of the entire trip was to see the big migration. However, as a result of the drivers failure to handle the situations we encountered, we got: 1. No afternoon game drive - from 13:00 to 18:30 waiting for the car to be repaired at 3 different places and then an exhausting night drive to our hotel. 2. A short yet enjoyable 0730 to 0930 game drive in the morning 3. From 0930 to 1130 standing still in the middle of the Serengeti because the driver recklessly refused to drive. Then being driven completely against our will and plan to the exit. Although he showed interesting animals along the way, it does not take away from the fact this was not the direction we wanted to go. 4. At the main gate another flat tire and a 1 hour wait to fix it (it is very unlikely two accidents happen in the span of 12 hours without it being partially the driver's fault) 3. Crying and tired children in the middle of Serengeti (due to the driver's agressive comments and stubborn mindset). -Please note that we came from 20.000 km away to see specifically the big migration, and, being 3 hours away from it, the driver not wanting to drive and standing still was saddening and frustrating to us all- 4. Shattered hope, because of his attitude and lack of skills we have not seen most of what the Serengeti has. After Patrick, this driver guide is such a dissapointment. Among his qualities he has demonstrated: 1. No skills in tracking animals (despite knowing how to follow the radio and other guides, he was unable to spot any by himself) 2.No social skills (screaming at clients and not explaining the situation and facts well) 3.Bad problem solving skills (at the car repair point there were many cars that broke down (which he saw along the way) with drivers yet the drivers had arranged other transport for their clients, notice how we were the only people stuck there, and for 2.5 hours nontheless) 4.Gossiping about clients to unrelated tourists and guides and telling exaggerated lies to his agency (like how he originally stated we only spent 10 minutes fixing the car, when really it was around 5 hours)

Sandra Pelfrey

recently returned from safari with Seven Wonders. I took the private, 8 day safari with a friend. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was hoping for a great safari. I got far more than I expected to from the time I stepped off the plane until the time we returned, it was nothing but a magnificent experience. I can’t say enough good things about this company. The owners were courteous, informative and prompt with all questions and emails I had. Our driver was José and he was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great safari. Not only did he take every chance that was provided for us to see the animals at close, he was also mindful of the other vehicles that were there to see the animals as well. If there were vehicles there waiting, he would move out of the way so they could observe the animals up close as well. If we felt like we would like to see the animals for a bit longer, he would wait until the other vehicles left and then take us back to see them. He was so patient with us. Every time I felt like I was taking too long or asking too many questions, he had reassured me that I wasn’t and said many times just enjoy yourself. When we had questions regarding the next place, we would stay, he would call the office and get us a very prompt answer. The day before we left, we decided to get a day room so we weren’t at the airport all day. We had waited far too long to expect to have a day room. However, Evelyn went out of her way to make sure that this happened. If you’re even considering going on Safari, I would strongly recommend this company. I will be going back and definitely using this company again. there are no words to express my gratitude to Seven Wonders Safari.

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Nicholas Allegro

We had a phenomenal time and our drivers Jose and William were fantastic. We saw the Big 5 and even saw a cheetah take down a gazelle. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Our drivers for the Kenyan part of the trip in Mason Mari we’re also wonderful (Jeff and Stanley)

Once in a Lifetime Experience! We were in Tanzania mainland for 7 days and another 5 days in Zanzibar Beach with Seven Wonders Safaris as our host. Our guide Hoza was the best guide ever! He was professional, attentive, and flexible. Whenever you go to Tanzania, I recommend Seven Wonders Safaris and ask for Hoza. He will make a wonderful trip exceptional. We are planning another trip and looking forward to seeing you!

Great Company, Knowledgeable Guides. Amazing experience! We had Hoza and Nestory as our guides for the week and everything was brilliant. Our guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. They listen and stopped when we wanted to and was really patient. Happily answered all of our questions and made sure we were OK throughout the trip. Would highly recommend a trip with Seven Wonders Safaris and get Hoza or Nestory as your guide.

This was our fourth safari to Africa, and everything down to the tiniest detail was amazing. Evelyn at Seven Wonders Safaris did the best job at creating a unique and personalized trip for us. There was no need to worry about anything - they were attentive and exceeded at fulfilling our desire. Our 14 night Gorilla trekking and Wildlife Safari in Uganda and Tanzania was top-notch and very well organized. We were afraid that it could be touristy or cookie cutter, and it ended up being the most thoughtful trip we've ever taken. I cannot recommend Evelyn and Seven Wonders Safaris enough, we will surely book with them again.

MeadowsW

It’s an unforgettable experience for the entire family, especially the children. It is an excellent place for both children and adults to learn about different types of animals. Not to mention the fact that the area is vast and ideal for walking.

TheRichards

We chose Seven Wonders Safaris for our first wildlife safari trip and have not been disappointed. They worked hard to plan out our four days for my wife, my nine-month-old baby, and myself. We sensed the professionalism and seriousness of this company from the first email exchanges. Our guide and driver were extremely accommodating and showed us as many animals as possible while also educating us about them. He enjoys his work, and it shows. Our stay was flawlessly organized, and the planned schedule was followed. They created a program specifically for our family. Thank you once more, Seven Wonders Safaris.

RiverG

We had a fantastic time in the mountains with wonderful people, and everything was very well organized by Seven Wonders Safaris. They were extremely helpful, and we knew we were in good hands even before we arrived. The trek's staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and hearty. They got along pretty well. Our tour guide was fantastic. We also had a great time singing and laughing with the crew on our last night together. The food was delicious, especially the local plates. We also enjoyed hot tea in the morning, which was always served with a smile. The walk was spectacular, and the views were breathtaking. Thank you so much to the entire crew. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us.

AveryB

Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was in complete control of our group from the moment we arrived until we left. We travelled for 6 days. They will also assist with the planning of lodging and meals, making the entire trip easier. They are extremely friendly and teach you a lot along the way. We saw every type of animal imaginable. I strongly recommend that you use their services. I'm excited to embark on another adventure with them.