Comments on: Thomson Safaris’ Head Guides Are Superstars!

By: Dawn Balcazar

Dawn Balcazar — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:55:36 +0000

I still feel a bond to Leonard after 10 years! Does anyone have his email address. A friend of mine is going to Arusha on business and wanted to ask some questions of someone trustworthy and with knowledge of the area.

By: We are very sad our safari is over! Signature Thomson Safari Review: Art & Louise W. | Thomson Safaris

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:21:28 +0000

[...] our Thomson Safari is over! It was the experience and adventure of a lifetime. Our three guides, Leonard, Mustafa and Phanuel were superb. Every aspect of the experience exceeded expectations; the [...]

By: This was the best family vacation we ever had. Private Family Safari Review: Rick K. | Thomson Safaris

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:57:03 +0000

[...] Robert Chama was a gem and the arrangements and logistics by Thomson were exceptional. [...]

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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:38:59 +0000

[...] safari! Truly a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget. Our wonderful guides, Kisem and Phanuel, were amazing, as was the staff at our camps! They made our trip so very special. Especially the [...]

By: Thomson’s Attention to Detail was Impeccable! Highlights of Tanzania Safari Review: Kay B. | Thomson Safaris

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:07:52 +0000

[...] our delivery at the airport for our departure. And, finally, I cannot say enough about our guides. Abu, our head guide, flawlessly led us through the most amazing experience of my lifetime. Support guides, Samson and [...]

By: US Park Ranger Reviews Signature Thomson Safari, Guides and Memorable Experience | Thomson Safaris

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:38:20 +0000

[...] plenty…the hikes, sitting in the middle of stampedes. However, most of the credit goes to the guides. They definitely made the safari special. They were extremely friendly, jolly and very [...]

By: JUDI STESS

JUDI STESS — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:01:27 +0000

Leonard made our trip to Tanzania a very special adventure. His knowledge and caring attitude was experienced by all on our safari. We loved our trip and hope to return someday for more appreciation of the ecology, animals and the wonderful people.

By: Dola & Cary

Dola & Cary — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:31:42 +0000

Jambo! It was so nice to see Robert on the video and all of the other guides as well. Enjoyed seeing all the sights of Tanzania and thinking of all the fun and friends of this past September. Thanks for sharing this with us.

By: Michele and Mark Ogden

Michele and Mark Ogden — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:04:04 +0000

Jambo Chama! You did give us the best Safari experience. It was great to see your smile and your deep laugh on the video. We think of you often and our dream is to return to Africa and take another Thomson Safari! Michele and Mark Ogden

By: Michele and Mark Ogden

Michele and Mark Ogden — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:59:53 +0000

Jambo Abu! It is hard to believe that you have been a guide for 32 years – you don’t look 32! It was great seeing your smiling face on the video. We remember all the fun we had riding in your Land Rover. We hope some day to return! Michele and Mark Ogden

By: michael

michael — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:35:13 +0000

Thank you for the many, many fond memories that I think about often.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:33:53 +0000

Jambo Jambo!! What a great video. Loved seeing Robert:) Please send him my best. Also would LOVE to see OJ and Willie:) We I went in September, and we still greet each other with “Jambo” every morning!!

By: Cricket Chandler

Cricket Chandler — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:32:28 +0000

Thomson, thank you for the videos. And Jambo to our dear guide and friend, Leonard. It was wonderful to see you again, we certainly miss you. Best wishes to you and your family, come see us, too! Take care, Mama, Baba, and Kristal

By: Bob Buzza

Bob Buzza — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:18:04 +0000

What a pleasure to see you again, Phanuel. Tarangire tried her best to produce a bird you could not identify, but you never failed. And then there were the 8 leopards in 6 days on the Serengeti! Superstar indeed. Asante sana.

By: Jane Lang

Jane Lang — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:56:22 +0000

Watching these videos made me so nostalgic! The ‘fine-ness’ of your guides is wonderfully illustrated. And seeing the wildlife made it all the more thrilling. You’ve done a great job capturing the spirit of your company through your head guides.

By: Donna Renfrow

Donna Renfrow — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:33:27 +0000

Wonderful videos! It was so great to see Robert’s smiling face and hear his wonderful laugh. He is truly the best guide I’ve ever had on a trip. Seeing these videos brings back great memories. Thanks, Thomson!

By: Lou and Jean Zampier

Lou and Jean Zampier — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:41:15 +0000

Seeing Robert brought back so many memories of our time in Tanzania last Fall. It was the trip of a lifetime. We are wearing out the CD Dick Stannard made for us. We so enjoyed our guides as well as the 12 other people in our group.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:32:15 +0000

Great to see all the head guides, and especially fun to hear Robert’s laugh again.

By: Liz & Patrick

Liz & Patrick — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:31:23 +0000

Thank you so much. It was good to see Robert again – still the same delightful man. We hope to take another safari with you one of these days.

By: Wanda Barker

Wanda Barker — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:43:06 +0000

Awwww, so nice to see Leonard! He and Nasibu were guides on my very first trip to Tanzania. Although I have my favorites….all of them are so knowledgeable, and fun to travel with. So “GOOD JOB” Thomson Safaris for blessing all of us with these wonderful “Superstars”!

By: Ken Hosch

Ken Hosch — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:40:21 +0000

Abu!! Phanuel!!
Great to see you guys on video1 I had such a good time on my safari with you.
But next time Abu, give me 2 more seconds to get the picture of the charging buffalo!

By: Dick Stannard

Dick Stannard — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:12:06 +0000

It was great to see and hear Robert again. Robert, you did for us exactly what you said on the video — giving us the best possible experience on safari.

I see the safari every day on my screen saver as it goes through a 500 slide show.

By: Karen van Lindonk

Karen van Lindonk — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:55:15 +0000

My husband and I love Leonard! Our trip was fantastic — and Leonard made it extra special. We hope to return to Tanzania someday!

By: Jennifer J

Jennifer J — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:47:30 +0000

Jambo! Loved seeing Lenny again! Such an amazing trip, and the video brings back such great memories!

By: Trina Mercado

Trina Mercado — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:38:13 +0000

Hi Phanuel — How wonderful it was to see your smiling face on this video! Our Thomson Safari experience ranks very high on our list of life’s greatest adventures, and we can’t thank you and Willie enough for your patience, enthusiasm, and all those memories you helped us to create. Thank-you for shaing your beautiful country with us, and hope to see you again!

By: Deborah pasik

Deborah pasik — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:04:01 +0000

Abu! The best, along with Remtullah and Asterick. We miss them and think of them often. Please send them all our love!!!

By: Tissy Principe

Tissy Principe — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:01:00 +0000

It was so great seeing Robert again. Brought back such wonderful memories of our recent trip. I was so sad to leave and hope that we will be able to return and see more of your incredible country. Robert, please say hi to Emmamuel when you see him from the Principe’s. Trip was last August.

By: robert harris

robert harris — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:32:11 +0000

Thank you so much for this great video. Seeing Abu brings back many good memories. Have a great summer!

RDH