The Dedication and Expertise of our Guides Made This Trip Extraordinary

I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude and immense satisfaction with our recent safari in Tanzania and gorilla trekking in Rwanda that we booked through Thomson Safaris. This trip was nothing short of spectacular, and much of that credit goes to the incredible local guides and staff that made it an unforgettable experience.

Firstly, I must sing the praises of Robert, our lead guide in Tanzania. Robert is an outstanding ambassador for both Thomson and Tanzania. His knowledge of the wildlife, geography, geology, and a myriad of other subjects is truly impressive.

Despite undoubtedly having heard the same questions countless times, Robert was infinitely patient and always provided detailed and enthusiastic answers. His upbeat, unflappable, and professional demeanor made everyone in our group feel safe, well-organized, and exceptionally well taken care of. I cannot recommend him more highly.

Harrison was equally remarkable. Like Robert, he was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, with a fantastic sense of humor that added a wonderful dimension to the trip. Both of these gentlemen are true assets to Thomson, and their long-standing tenure no doubt is a testament to their excellence.

In Rwanda, we had the pleasure of spending two days with Anderson, our guide and driver. Anderson’s performance was also nothing short of exceptional. Despite our inbound flight being delayed, which resulted in a long wait for him at the airport, Anderson managed to keep everything running smoothly. His professionalism and ability to adapt to our tight schedule ensured that we didn’t miss out on any part of our itinerary. He was a wonderful ambassador for Rwanda and significantly enhanced our experience.

While the accommodations, agenda, food, and overall organization were all first-class, it was the dedication, expertise, and warm personalities of Robert, Harrison, Anderson and really everyone we can in contact with that truly made this trip extraordinary. At every camp, the staff was warm, attentive and amazing!

I would also like to extend a special thank you to Angela for her assistance throughout the planning process. Her responsiveness to our questions and efforts to ensure my wife’s birthday was recognized while on safari added a personal touch that we greatly appreciated. Her recommendations on where to buy Tanzanite also paid dividends!

Thank you for providing us with such a memorable adventure. We will undoubtedly cherish these memories for a lifetime.

Stephen Coakley
Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Rwanda Extension

All photos taken by Stephen Coakley