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Fondness Vacations
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $2,597 to $12,120 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Elisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
The organisation was absolutely perfect from the beginnint to the end. Shuttle service from and to the airport, accommodation before the safari and the safari itself was very well planned. Our safari guide Raymond tried his best to show us every animal in the parks and we did see all, he explained a lot and made us feel safe. My highlight was the sunrise drive at the serengeti nationalpark, had to wake up early but it was so worth it. Also have to mention our personal Chef at the tour who prepared a fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. The organisers themselves made us feel very apprecciated. We stayed in contact with them through the entire trip which made it feel very personal. I would defenitely recommend it.
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Email Nataliya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, stress resistant, attentive to details
First of all, safari - this is a must do at least once in your life, especially in Tanzania, which is #1 on the list of countries for safari.
This is not a zoo, it is a real life, which is protected - you can't feed animals, you can't touch them, only see. Of course the crowds from cars on the paths is not something good, but seems animals accept them as part of the savanna and do not pay attention.
Beauty is expetional - we've been in the beginning of July to Tarangire (after lunch) - full of wild life and wonderful landscapes with baobabs, Ngorongoro (whole day) - unbelievable place (after lunch animals are sleepy, but before it is just wow), and Manyara - here we haven't seen a lot, I wouldn't go there if I knew that bigger part of savanna is covered by water that time and the road there is not accessible, that was a dissapointment. But altogether we saw herds of zebras, divers antilopas, giraffes, elephants, lions, buffalos, plenty of birds (small and big), hippos and (far away) rhinos, fantastique!
Secondly, about arrangements.
I found out about Fondness vacations from a friend, and Steven was very attentive to details, changes in the itinerary (as I wanted a tour different from their standard ones). After we agreed about all, it appeared to be impossible to book a trip from Ukraine – all bank transfers are blocked. I don’t know if we would ever get on safari without advanced payment with another agency, but Steven arranged everything, we tried out so many ways, so the patience of this person is endless Communication was smooth and in all important moments we had a connection – transfers, trip, doesn’t matter early morning or late evening, very safe and reliable company. Another doubt for me was travelling with two kids who don’t eat almost anything – but the staff addressed this problem, children were not hungry but happy.
So, to sum up – safari with Fondness vacation was an unforgettable experience!
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Email Emily | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring
s was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, the operator maintained constant communication with us, ensuring that everything ran smoothly.
The tour itself was unforgettable, largely thanks to our amazing guide, Jephter. He was not only knowledgeable and reliable but also incredibly sweet, fun, and attentive to our needs. His dedication and expertise made it possible for us to see the Big Five—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
A special mention also goes to Dr. Paul, our cook, whose meals were delicious. He was very caring and attentive, ensuring that we were well-fed and comfortable throughout the journey.
Overall, the combination of excellent service, caring staff, and an unforgettable adventure made this trip truly special. I wholeheartedly recommend Fondness Vacations to anyone seeking a reliable and memorable travel experience!
Outstanding Adventure, knowledgeable and friendly Agency
Steve was great to deal with when arranging our Safari, he was extremely great, and communication was amazing. He answered our messages on spot, and nothing was too much trouble. The Safari was well planned. Our guide was very friendly and educative not to mention an amazing driver too! We saw 4 of the Big 5, A never forget. Thank you to everyone at the Agency.
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Email Gila | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour Operator for Safari
Stephen and his Team makes Dreams come true. I saw all Big 5 and a lot of other amazing animals. We had a memorable Safari 4 Day/ 3 Nights Serengeti/Ngorogoro Crater. Food and Accommodation are very good. All Transports were excellent. Our Safari Guide Godson is amazing, his Knowledge, his Driving, his Feeling for Wildlife and Animals.
The Jeep is very good, you have a charger inside, all Drinks Water, Cola, Beer, Wine is included. At the end I got a Cup and Thermocup with my Name, so nice. I can completely recommend this Tour Guide 🙏
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Day Safari
I had an amazing time on my 5 day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. Everything was perfect from start to finish and truly I have nothing bad to say about the entire experience. From the tour guide, to the food, to the transport to the accommodation, everything was great! We managed to see everything on my ticklish including the big 5 which of course was a once in a lifetime experience which I am so grateful for! If you’re looking to book a safari I would truly recommend fondness vacations and the 5 day tour!
Email Stephen Lorimer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dependable and accomodating operator with good comminication and pleasant staff.
I'm from the UK and arranged the safari online by comparisons with many operators. Fondness Vacations offered the keenest price I could find. Not only that, they allowed me to customise the accommodation to suit my budget. I met Stephen Kway, at my hotel, on the day before the safari, but prior to that he replied speedily and positively to any queries I had (via email and whatsapp), which persuaded me to go with his firm. The whole safari was a wonderful experience, with the drivers being as entertaining as the wildlife. Special shout out to Nico who drove us for 3 of the 4 days. I highly recommend this firm. I must admit that I was apprehensive at first, about sending the deposit to a stranger, but I paid a little extra by credit card, which gave aditional protection. Stephen was a nice fellow who proved to be fair and trustworthy in my dealings with him, so a big thank you Stephen, for organising the trip of a lifetime. My trip was Arusha-Lake Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Arusha, with the Serengeti being the undoubted highlight. It was a mid-range safari with all three accommodations being clean and serving pretty good food. I would especially recommend "Farm of Dreams Lodge" and "Safari Haven" both of which were outstanding. Additionally, I brought 5 bottles of mozzie repelant, ready to do battle, but never saw one mozzie the whole time I was there.....great!
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Email Ivan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an unforgettable vacation that exceeded our expectations in every way, highly recommended.
They provided us with an incredible vacation, and we are so happy we hired this agency.
From the organization and advice to the service provided, everything was impeccable. Our Spanish-speaking guide was highly knowledgeable and provided us with unique experiences. The hotels and food were very comfortable and luxurious.
Many thanks to Lipe, Stephen, and Abdul.
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Email Nadia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderfull trip
Everything was better than expectatives, from the first moment we arribed at Arusha until we left that beatifull country.
Everyone, specially our guide Abdul were very kind and comunicative all the time.
Y total recomend if you want to do a real safari tour.
Email Hopesperanza Johnson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made an amazing experience so easy and enjoyable
Great communication, really good value for money and an amazing experience seeing some of the most beautiful animals and locations