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Submitted by: Hans Hennus, Netherlands

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<font face=verdana size=2>We went on safari with Flash Safaris from 8-16 November 2008, to Arusha, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro NP. The accommodations were Migunga Tented Lodge, Ikoma Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Their service by both staff and guide was outstanding, very personal. The only thing that didn't meet our expectations were the lunchboxes (a box with chicken, carrot-roll), but I'm told they have been improved as our safari company wasn't happy either. We saw the big five, baboons, warthogs, hyena's, culminating in a cheetah, catching a baby-impala. Apart from wildlife we also visited an orphanage, several boma's, Iraqwe-tribe which were highlights of our trip. Go and enjoy!!!! And remember to pack a flash light. Rating: 9/10</font>

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Submitted by: Peter and Melanie Castenmiller, The Netherlands

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<font face=verdana size=2>We went to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with Flash Safaris (Arusha) on 10 February 2009 for 10 days. We heard about them from a friend in the Netherlands. They are very friendly and hospitable. We stayed for several nights in their guesthouse and meet there other tourists. The guide was very friendly, patient and had much knowledge of the wildlife and the animals. There was nothing we didn't like about them. Our accommodations were Tarangire Rivercamp (very nice tent and location); Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (we had no beautiful view on the ground-floor; nice swimming pool); Serengeti Serena Lodge (we had a beautiful view from the second floor); Kirawira Tented Lodge (a beautiful tent and view); Gibb's farm (very beautiful lodges) and Kisima Ngeda (very nice tent and location). The food was good, and most of the time very good. We had liked to have more traditional food. We stand up early and were travelling the whole day through the park spotting animals. We have always a lunch with us from the lodge we have stayed the last night. We have see al the wild animals, more than once, and very near. The highlight was the cheetah with her five kittens. We also visited several tribes - it was very interesting to meet the people and see how they live. My advice to others would be to take less. Useful were the clothes protecting you from the sun and the mosquitoes / tsee-tsee fly. Rating: 9/10 - everything was great, it was like a dream. We come back!</font>

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<font face=verdana size=2>My wife and I recently returned from a 7-day safari in Tanzania - it was amazing! We selected Flash Safaris as our tour operator based on the numerous, solid reviews we've been seeing online. I would highly recommend them. Compared to some of the other tour operators, they are relatively small, but in return, you receive lots of personal attention and tailoring your trip is easy. Also, I believe Flash only does private tours, but I would suggest a private tour anyways. While a group tour may be a little cheaper, I think there is a high probability that conflict will emerge amongst the members. For example, someone might want to stop and watch every bird you encounter, while someone else might want to search for the elusive leopard. Or somebody might not like box lunches and wants to return to the lodge for a hot lunch every day - if this is the case, you'll get nowhere before you have to turn around and head back to the lodge. So if it's just the two or three of you, just do a private tour. During the planning and booking process, I mainly interacted with Magda, who was very prompt and responsive, which was assuring to me. At the Kilimanajaro airport, Felix and Isaac (our driver for the safari) came to pick us up. That night, we stayed at their guest house in Kimandolu, Arusha. Even though we arrived late (around 11:45 pm), the cook was waiting for us with hot soup - very soothing after a long flight! In the morning, we began our safari, which included Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, a Maasai boma, and Arusha National Park. We saw so many different types of animals (all of the big five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) and I took over 2500 photos! For instance, we saw lions mating, a leopard with a gazelle kill in a tree, a cheetah family, and a zebra almost getting ambushed by lions at a watering hole! We also did a balloon safari over the Serengeti, which is extra and done by a separate company but is well worth it. In sum, we were really happy with Flash Safaris - they really took care of us and did their best to make sure that we had an unforgettable experience.

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Submitted by: Mr Bastiaansen, The Netherlands

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<font size=2>From 8-29 July 2009 I went to Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi and Nungwi on Zanzibar with Flash Safaris whom I found on the internet. They were EXCELLENT!! Quick responses on requests, personal attention and care, flexibility, suggestions and advises were spot on! 10 out of 10. Accommodation - Lake Eyasi: Migunga tented Lodge, Serengeti National Park: Ikoma Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater: Karatu Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi: Tindiga Tented Lodge and Nungwi on Zanzibar: Mnarani Beach Hotel (these family rooms were a bit shabby and really could do with some re-decorating). The food was very good, good range of choice also local food was fine. Normally we had an early breakfast, game drive with packed lunch along the way. Return to camp late afternoon, drinks, dinner and then an early night. We saw a lot of wildlife, too many to mention e.g. 71 lions in total. My advice to others are to remember binoculars, and be prepared that safaris are dusty and you get dirty.

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