Kilipath African Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- TALA & AITA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Barbara & Albert | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our safari journey with Michael was mind-blowing and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Our three-day safari trip through Tanzania during our honeymoon was an absolute dream come true and exceeded all our expectations. We chose to explore the Serengeti on the first two days and Ngorongoro on the third, and each moment was filled with breathtaking sights and unforgettable experiences.
Our guide and driver, Michael, was truly exceptional. His deep knowledge of the fauna and flora of both Serengeti and Ngorongoro made every game drive incredibly insightful. Beyond being a guide, Michael felt like a friend sharing in our excitement and helping us check off every animal on our to-see list. We only missed leopards, which makes us even more eager to return someday. The conversations with him were enriching, and his warmth and passion deeply enhanced our trip.
The accommodations were wonderful. On day one, we stayed in a beautiful lodge with stunning amenities such as an outdoor shower and a terrace jacuzzi, which unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to fully enjoy (we arrived to our lodge for a dinner and left around 7am). The second night was spent in a luxurious complex in a town outside Serengeti, which provided a restful and comfortable stay.
Travel logistics were smooth, including inbound and outbound flight transfers (with a truly memorable small plane ride for 18 passengers!) and seamless transfers to and from our hotel in Zanzibar. Although we left Serengeti around midday on day two, the drive between parks took a few hours, so planning accordingly is important. Michael took care of everything and made sure we are happy about everything during the planning process! Some of our fondest memories are the outdoor lunches with Michael in the midst of breathtaking landscapes.
To sum up, this whole journey was mind-blowing and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for every moment and would highly recommend this itinerary to anyone dreaming of an unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania.
CA
Email Morgan Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was perfect and driver Emmanuel was fantastic!!
My driver, Emmanuel was very punctual and picked me up from the airport very early in the morning and was super attentive and introducing me to the local culture and answering my questions regarding the entire trip highly recommend this Tour company and Emmanuel!!!
MY
Email Wei Ching | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good and reliable
I did the Materuni Waterfalls tour with Kilipath
With Emanuel as my guide. The waterfalls is majestically beautiful. Emanuel was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend using them
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Exceptional Guides
We just returned from a safari in Tanzania organized by Kilipath and we couldn’t be more satisfied! From the very first contact, the team was professional, attentive, and always available to answer our questions. Everything was perfectly organized: from transportation to the lodges – all beautiful and comfortable.
Our guide and driver was one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people we’ve ever met. He knew the land, the wildlife, and the local traditions inside out, and made every day an exciting adventure. Thanks to him, we lived the amazing experience of the Great Migration on the Mara River, and we were super excited as it happened right in front of our jeep (he was amazing at understanding the exact spot where it might appear). We saw all the Big Five and many other animals in their natural habitat, always with the utmost respect for nature.
We highly recommend Kilipath to anyone looking for a genuine, safe, and deeply engaging safari experience. We’re going home with full hearts and memories that will last a lifetime.
Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring, Attentive & Invested
Our experience with Kilipath African Safari has been amazing, we were fortunate enough from the start to have Prisca sending us the quotes and different packages, offering ones at different price points with vary accommodations and days to suit everything that we were looking for. The value for money is good, especially compared to travel agents outside of Tanzania. Communication was through WhatsApp making it so easy to ask any questions and Prisca was always there in an instant to reply. When we landed in Arusha we were met by Eugine our transfer driver and Prisca our tour operator for a quick drive to meet our Safari guide. On the trip we stayed in great accommodation, our driver Machete was nothing short of amazing, our young chef Sayid was good and we saw the big five which was such a once in a lifetime opportunity. During the trip, Prisca checked in with us and when we were running late back to the airport she spoke to the staff to sort any delays. Such a personable, invested and attentive experience from start to finish.
IL
Email Nir Grande | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and Profesional
materuni waterfall - 1 day private tour with the driver and guide Emanuel.
Clean and comfortable car, plenty of water. Very informative guide.
After the beautiful waterfalls, we proceed to the coffee tour and then he showed us cool stores in both Moshi and Arusha
DE
Email Josef | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking, exiting and fun
I had such an amazing time on my safari in Tanzania! Everything was super well organized from start to finish, and the whole trip went really smoothly. I always felt in good hands thanks to the constant support from our tour operator, Happy, who made sure everything was taken care of. It was such a great experience and I can totally recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable safari adventure!
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Email Pavel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilipath is a tour operator with terrible organization and logistics
I had a "4-Day Majestic Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti" trip. I really enjoyed the safari, but it was the driver's doing.
From Kilipath my manager was Prisca and organization was awful.
I would say a lot of things went wrong after sending the prepayment:
1. They didn't send me information about the trip details until the night before the trip. The manager wanted to meet me, but I wasn't in Arusha that time. Then I needed to push her to say me the time of departure. And I received it only at 21:30. And it supposed to be 7:00. It's first when I got stressed.
2. Also that time they said that my tour company was changed to another company as they don't have place in the car (or something like this). That time I started to fell it's a scam.
In reality it was the third company, different one from they mentioned.
3. Next morning I was ready at 7:00, but there wasn't a car. I asked Prisca and she didn't give me anything specific. Only "let me call the driver". And 20 mins later "He is nearly". But in reality driver came at 8:00 and I was the first in the car (so the delay wasn't on other guys in the trip). It was really stressful.
4. The first night when we came to the camp it turned out there is no room for me. First they asked to wait until they finish cleaning the room. But then some other tourist came (from different car) and I was told there is no room in the hotel. They changed my hotel and I had to drive back and forth for dinner and breakfast. And it's all after the day-trip when you are exhausted. A lot of frustration.
5. They mixed our group. In different ways. First - they put in one car tourists with different accommodations. So the second night we were driving through 3 different camps and the same on the third morning (I was the last and the first in dropping and picking up). I saw others' cars - a lot of them were staying just in one camp.
6. Another way they mixed groups - one guy had 3-days tour. And he didn't have that experience that we had on the first day. So he was slowing our group as he needed more time for watching zebras, etc.
Also with us was a guy with a 5-days tour, but he didn't affect my experience.
So only the third night was good - all in one camp, no delays and other disappointments.
It was my real experience with the Kilipath and how things can be. Of course I complained, they sent a lot of sorryS, but it couldn't change my experience at all. And of course they have explanation to every my complain.
Reply from Kilipath African Safari
Posted on Sep 3, 2025Dear Pavel
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. We would like to provide some clarifications regarding the points you raised:
1. Pre-safari briefing – At Kilipath, it is our usual practice to meet clients upon arrival to provide a briefing and finalize payments. When I asked what time you would arrive in Arusha, you initially said 20:00. Later, you informed me that you would arrive between 21:00–22:00 and requested a briefing over the phone. At that time, I was driving and unable to chat immediately, so I asked to do the briefing one hour later, which you agreed to. When you texted again asking, “What time should I be ready tomorrow?” I parked safely to respond. Your messages confirming this are attached.
2. Joining another company’s vehicle – For shared safaris, it is a normal practice to combine clients from partner companies. This allows us to form a full group, as it is difficult to get 7 clients going on the same date for the same safari. I explained this to you, and after repeating the information, you confirmed your understanding.
3. Delay in pick-up – I informed the guest that he would be picked up promptly, but due to unexpected traffic, the guide was slightly delayed. This was unfortunate, but it was beyond our control.
4. Accommodation on the first night – Normally, if a client’s room is unavailable at a particular camp, we offer an alternative, often at Fig Tree 🌳. However, in this case, due to a reservation mistake, your room was not ready. I attempted to check with you to see how the safari was going, but I received no replies, so I could not resolve the issue sooner.
5. Mixing clients in shared safari – For shared safaris, clients book different types of accommodations, such as lodges or campsites. In such cases, it is necessary to organize pick-ups and drop-offs according to each client’s bookings. If you had booked a private safari, the driver would have followed only your instructions.
6. Other clients affecting the group – Each guest has the right to enjoy their safari at their own pace. A client with a shorter tour may take extra time to observe animals such as zebras, and this is normal. It is not a reason to affect other guests’ experiences, as everyone has paid for their own safari.
In conclusion, all arrangements followed our standard shared safari policies, and all situations were handled according to our procedures. We understand that the client was not fully satisfied, and it appears that his primary concern was requesting a refund. While we regret any inconvenience, we note that there were no serious issues with the safari itself.
At Kilipath, we always strive to provide clear communication, transparency, and a quality experience for all guests.
Warm regards,
Management
Kilipath African Safaris
Email Shaun Butler | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised and good communication throughout. Extra effort was made for a special occasion.
One of the best experiences I have had and all made so easy over WhatsApp. The driver Omari, was super friendly and took time to explain everything. Highly recommend 👌
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Email Noemi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
"Many thanks to Killipath, you have exceeded all our expectations. We were a group of 4 people on a 6-day safari and we never got bored for a second. A big thank you to Killipath for the accommodations they offered (all very clean with good food) and to Prospa, our guide, who not only allowed us to see all the Big Five but also shared with us some of the history of Tanzania. So much professionalism and, above all, an amazing guide (I noticed many other guides driving fast on particularly narrow and tricky roads, but Prospa always made me feel at ease). Really, thank you so much!
