Serengeti Smile Team
Serengeti Smile
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board & AMREF FLYING DOCTORS INSURANCE
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Sinari, was absolutely the best. Showed us all the wildlife and made all our wishes came true.
Communication with Serengeti Smile was one of the smoothest I ever dealt with on any vacation I’ve planned, always responding in a timely manner and answering all my questions. Our tour was worth every dollar if not more, they truly made this a once in a lifetime trip. My family felt safe and looked after the entire trip. Would recommend Serengeti Smiles to all my friends and family.
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Email Oscar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari they deliver is outstanding.
We have traveled over 1,500km in a Toyota Land Cruiser over the last ten days starting from the Kilimanjero International Airport near Arusha then on to Tarangire and Serengeti National Park and finally reaching the Mara River in northern Tanzania before visiting Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park on the return leg. This trip has been something I dreamed about after reading National Geographic magazine articles when I was a kid. It was an adventure that I can best describe as magical. There is something about the spirit of the people, the unbelievable beauty and contrast of the landscapes, the sounds of the animals at night from your tent, and the diversity of the wildlife that makes you feel truly alive. Our guide Libe Essau who works for Serengeti Smile is awesome. He is a fully bilingual tour guide professional with comprehensive experience who specializes in the Serengeti region and brings comfort and appropriate pacing to enjoy nature. His abilities to spot wildlife, provide information, keep us safe, know exactly where we are and where we are going, and drive a Toyota Land Cruiser are remarkable. Serengeti Smile has proven to us that they are among the best tour operators in Tanzania. Everthing they told us was factual and they absolutely delivered on all aspects of the safari. Plus they are a locally owned company based in Arusha. Both Libe and Serengeti Smile are highly recommended. We have traveled to many places including the Amazon, Galapagos, the Arctic, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Mexico the name a few and this trip was one of the very best. There is no place quite like Tanzania!!!
Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gama was very kind, informative and the best guide there is!
We took a 5 day safari for the great migration and it was an experience we’ll never forget. We got up close and personal to all of the big five animals, the river crossing and so much more and Gama our guide specifically made it the best it could be getting us in great spots to take amazing videos and pictures of everything
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Email Naufal & Fia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING GUIDE
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We had an amazing experience with Serengeti Smile! The service was excellent from start to finish, and everything was very well organized.
Our guide was fantastic.. DOMINIC is very experienced, knowledgeable, and clearly a senior guide who really understands the wildlife and the Serengeti. Thanks to his experience, we were incredibly lucky to witness the Big Five and the Great Migration, which made the trip truly unforgettable.
The whole safari exceeded our expectations. Great service, great guiding, and an incredible experience overall. Highly recommended for anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
JP
Email Shinji | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Ultimate 2-Day Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro
Our two-day safari with Nicholas to Tarangire and Ngorongoro was an absolute success. In a safari, finding target wildlife quickly and predicting their behavior to secure the best positioning is crucial, and Nicholas was exceptionally skilled at both.
Thanks to his expertise across these incredible parks, we were able to spot 7 lions and 6 rhinos in just two days, and observe them from such close range—just like in the attached photos. He repeatedly created unforgettable moments where we could feel the wildlife's presence right up close. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for the ultimate safari experience.
JP
Email Keith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari review with Nicholas
Our guide Nicholas has been amazing throughout the entire journey. His expertise in all things wildlife, nature, places, and local culture elevates the safari from simply an animal-viewing tour into a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
He has an incredible eye for spotting animals, and his knowledge of their behaviour, the ecosystem, and the history of each place we visited made every sighting much more meaningful. He was also incredibly patient, attentive, and always went the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience.
What really stood out was his passion for what he does. You can tell that he genuinely loves the wildlife and Tanzania, and that passion made the entire journey even more enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Nicholas to anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience.
Email Isabelle & Fraser | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect custom made private safari
Serengeti Smile was the perfect company for our dream safari. They helped us design a custom made itinerary to fit in all our bucket list items within the budget we had. We were super impressed by their responsiveness and friendliness during the entire planning and booking process. Thank you to Eliad especially for his support. The safari was seamless, our accommodations exceeded expectations, everything was beautiful and comfortable and of course the safari itself was a mega highlight. We saw the Mara river crossing which was our biggest dream as well as the big 5 and so many other animals. Special thank you to our guide Aminiel who knew exactly where to find the best animal sightings and who made sure were were happy and comfortable at every stop of our safari experience. We highly recommend Serengeti Smile!
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Email Fazkya & Naufal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Unforgettable Safari with Serengeti Smile! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Serengeti Smile from start to finish. The service was excellent, the organization was seamless, and everything exceeded our expectations.
A very special mention goes to our guide, Dominic, who was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, nature, and Serengeti, and his experience really made a difference. Dominic was patient, friendly, professional, and always focused on making sure we had the best possible experience. Thanks to him, we were able to see all of the Big Five and, most incredibly, witness the Great Migration crossing 🥹 something we will never forget!
The tents were comfortable and well maintained, the food was good, and the entire team was welcoming and attentive. Sleeping in the Serengeti and waking up surrounded by such incredible wildlife was a truly special experience.
If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, we highly recommend Serengeti Smile, and especially Dominic as your guide. He made our trip unforgettable. Thank you, Dominic, and the whole Serengeti Smile team, for an incredible adventure! 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃❤️
Email Emiliya E. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thank you for the wonderful memories
I had such a fantastic experience with Serengeti Smile and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
A huge thank you to Godian who helped me organise the trip over several months. He was incredible. Very professional, patient and helpful throughout, even when I wasn’t sure whether I would be able to travel. He helped create the perfect itinerary that matched my budget, expectations and plans.
The safari itself was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My guide, Saturo, was fantastic! So knowledgeable, patient, incredibly easy to be around and always willing to do his best to make sure I had the experience I wanted. Thanks to him I saw my first river crossing within just two and a half hours of arriving in the Northern Serengeti and I ended up seeing two crossings in total. I honestly saw everything I had hoped for and much more.
The Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp where I stayed for two nights was wonderful, with absolutely incredible staff.
I came home with some of my most special travel memories and am genuinely so happy I chose Serengeti Smile. I would absolutely recommend them.
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Email Jon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A friendly, professional local safari operator that goes above and beyond
An incredible safari with Serengeti Smile!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Serengeti Smile and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
From the very beginning, Piniel, our point of contact, was fantastic. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted from our safari and tailored the entire experience around our wishes. He was incredibly flexible, prepared multiple quotes for us, responded to all of our questions (at all hours!), and was always friendly and helpful. We really felt that he cared about making our safari perfect rather than simply selling us a package.
And then there was our driver, Davis, who was simply amazing. He was extremely friendly, polite and professional throughout the entire safari. His knowledge of the parks and, most importantly, his ability to spot animals was incredible. Thanks to Davis, we managed to see virtually everything we had hoped for — including some absolutely unforgettable encounters with wildlife from incredibly close distances.
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. From the planning with Piniel to the actual safari with Davis, everything was handled professionally and with a genuine personal touch.
We are so happy that we chose a local Tanzanian company, and we would wholeheartedly recommend Serengeti Smile to other travellers looking for an unforgettable safari experience.
Thank you Piniel and Davis for an incredible trip and memories that we will never forget!
