点评:My husband and I kicked off our honeymoon with a 5 night, 6 day northern circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire) safari through EASTCO. We were pretty overwhelmed with the number of options and operators to choose from initially. Of the ~6 companies we spoke to, EASTCO stood out as not the cheapest, but good value and a respectable, local company - we are happy with our decision. David was very informative throughout the planning process and made it a breeze to get exactly what we envisioned through a catered itinerary - communication was prompt and instructions thorough.
The trip itself was incredible and mostly seamless. Wilson was an excellent guide with 12 years of experience and so much knowledge (never needed a map or directions, answered non-stop questions for 6 days!) - he also had a good sense of humor and was a pleasure to be around which is important given the time spent together. He would speak to other guides along the way to get intel on animal sightings, was flexible but made sure we got everything we were looking for, great spotter and was on-top of permits, timing, etc. Unfortunately our Land Rover had mechanical issues our last day, but Wilson was quick to problem solve and had a backup vehicle pick up from the lodge within a few hours - in time to make our flight.
The itinerary was well planned as far as pacing and activities and we thoroughly enjoyed each of the Lemala properties we stayed in (especially Nanyukie). We opted to go during low season which meant cooler weather, discounts on lodging and MUCH less crowds. We were impressed by all of the parks and the huge variation in landscapes between them, but Serengeti and Ngorongoro are not to miss if you have limited time. Flying one-way to Serengeti was affordable, a cool experience and allowed for a full extra day game drive vs. driving 6+ hours from Arusha. Can't recommend this experience or operator enough :).
翻译:我和丈夫通过 EASTCO 开始了我们的蜜月之旅,进行了 5 晚 6 天的北部环线(塞伦盖蒂、恩戈罗恩戈罗、曼雅拉、塔兰吉雷)狩猎之旅。最初,我们被众多选择和运营商所淹没。在我们联系的 6 家公司中,EASTCO 脱颖而出,虽然不是最便宜的,但物有所值,是一家值得尊敬的本地公司 - 我们对我们的决定感到满意。David 在整个规划过程中都非常有见识,通过精心安排的行程,我们轻而易举地实现了我们的设想 - 沟通迅速,说明详尽。
这次旅行本身令人难以置信,而且几乎天衣无缝。Wilson 是一位优秀的导游,拥有 12 年的经验和丰富的知识(从来不需要地图或路线,6 天来不停地回答问题!) - 他还很有幽默感,相处起来很愉快,考虑到我们在一起度过的时光,这一点很重要。他会一路与其他导游交谈,了解动物目击情况,灵活应对,确保我们得到想要的一切,他是一位出色的观察员,并且掌握了许可证、时间安排等。不幸的是,我们的路虎在最后一天出现了机械故障,但 Wilson 很快就解决了问题,并在几个小时内从旅馆派了一辆备用车来接我们——及时赶上了我们的航班。
行程安排得很好,包括节奏和活动,我们非常喜欢我们住过的 Lemala 酒店(尤其是 Nanyukie)。我们选择在淡季去,这意味着天气更凉爽,住宿有折扣,而且人少得多。我们对所有的公园和它们之间巨大的景观差异印象深刻,但如果您时间有限,塞伦盖蒂和恩戈罗恩戈罗不容错过。单程飞往塞伦盖蒂价格实惠,体验很酷,而且可以多玩一天,而从阿鲁沙开车 6 个多小时则不行。强烈推荐这次体验或操作员:)。