Excellent, first-rate!
Maningo has a deft touch, both in interpersonal relations (his great sense of humor, and ability to imitate American accents helped) and in sensing the group’s interests and needs. If I had to make a criticism, I’d note our occasional frustration as to where he was taking us on game drives; at times we would have liked to know that, “we’re driving down near the river, hoping to see X or Y,” but I’m pretty sure he was reluctant to spell out his plans because he didn’t want us to get our hopes up.
Talking to travellers we met I felt most of them thought THEIR guide the best in the business; with Maningo, I’m pretty sure he really WAS one such guide!
“Outstanding, from the extensive help and advice we got from Casey O’Connell before the trip to our guide Maningo’s astute managing of our day-to-day safari, and from the folks who worked at the hotels, lodges, and tent camps we stayed in during our Tanzania adventure to the wonderful animals themselves, who never disappointed–all in all an incredible experience.”