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Denisa & Václav   –  
Czech Republic CZ
Visited: November 2021 Reviewed: Dec 30, 2021

Email Denisa & Václav  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Unforgettable life-time experience!
5/5

We booked 5 days’ safari Mikumi, Udzungwa and Selous/Nyerere np.
It was the best experience we had in our life! Our guide, Said was really awesome! Many thanks to him for this wonderful experience.
He always tried to see as much as possible. He is really a professional and a person in the right place! We learned a lot of interesting information not only about animals, he was always willing to answer our sometimes stupid questions. He always informed us and planned for the next day and also offered alternatives.
Seeing animals from such close proximity is a unique experience. Lion was less than 2 meters from us! We were fascinated and enchanted by so many things! For example, a picnic in the park overlooking the reservoir, where the animals went to drink, a walking safari with a bushman and lot of others.
The accommodation was always very beautiful and clean, we especially remember the truly magical accommodation in Selous! The food and service was excellent, sometimes quite large portions for us. :)
It was our honeymoon and we even had a room with decorations ready. What a lovely suprise!
It can be seen that everything is done with the heart and with love!
We also thank you Jacob for organizing this tour.

We highly recommend booking the trip with Smile With Us Tours, if you do it then you will definitely have an amazing time!



Timo Virta   –  
Finland FI
Visited: December 2021 Reviewed: Dec 28, 2021

Email Timo Virta  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Reliable
5/5

Good operator. Fast response to questions, communicating via whatsup & email. Ingot what was promissed. 3 day safari (2 days really, third day just walk safari) flying from Zanzibar. Picked and dropped from and to other end of island Nungwi.
Safari Africa camp was good. Good service&food! Electricity 17-21 and 05-09.
Good guides and big Land Cruiser.
Reccommended

Aude   –  
France FR
Visited: December 2021 Reviewed: Dec 23, 2021

Email Aude  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing team
5/5

we made a 3 day tour in Selous. Lewis was a great driver who drove super safe. during the safari we saw giraffes, antelopes, lions, zebras, hippos, and our guide Eric was extraordinary, very cultured, he taught us a lot of things and super nice. I recommend the adventure

Ema   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: October 2021 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2021

Email Ema  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing safari experience with the most caring guide Msese
5/5

Everything what we wanted to experience was perfectly organised since the pick up to the drop off at the hotel reception in DAR! We spent a really amazing time with the most caring and very kind guide Msese who is strongly knowledgeble of all the animals, and nature. We liked all the walks and interaction with the locals in the villages, the walking safari with the bushman. The safari itself was something special to us, just to sit and watch the raw narute was really cool! Thank you Jacob for all the organisation, you surprised us with time accuracy! wow! and huge thanks to Msese who made all the trip unforgeteble! We will strongly recommend your services!

Karol   –  
Poland PL
Visited: August 2021 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2021

Email Karol  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great Safari time with Smile With Us Tours !
5/5

I went for a private 3-person safari with these guys and we all loved it! Before it started I have asked Jacob many questions and we arranged everything as we wanted (4 days from Mwanza to Arusha). Our driver was Bern and the cook was Edward. Both of these guys were doing their best to make our safari a lifetime adventure and they did it. Bern is a very experienced driver who knows Serengeti like his own pocket and Edward was a real Chef cooking delicious food. Many thanks for both o you guys!
Please remember that Safari is not a ZOO and you can't control animals. But if you have an experienced driver then he will know how where to go - Bern is one of them.
Thank you very much for the lovely trip!

Thomas Wiesendanger   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: July 2021 Reviewed: Jul 22, 2021

Email Thomas Wiesendanger  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Very well customized tour
5/5

I have asked for a private, customized tour in selous national park. Within a few hours a get very fair priced offer for a 4 day safari from Jacob. He is the owner of smile with us tours.
The driver and guide (Kassim) was waiting at Dar Es Salaam airport and picked me up for driving to the national park. First he helped me by getting a local sim card and changing money. While driving to the lodge he has given me a lot of informations about Tanzania. If I have asked him questions a could give me always a good answers.
By driving he gave me good tips for more customizing my tour. So we have changed the plan of the tour a bit. A have made a cultural village tour, a boat safari, a bush walk and a national park drive. Every experience has been great.
The Africa Safari Lodge is a very pleasant lodge with spacious rooms, good food, very friendly staff and a nice pool.
Thank you Jacob for organizing this tour.
Thank you Kassim for driving me so safe and respectful, for giving so many good informations and for your funny jokes. you have given an unforgettable experience.

Iana and Igor Canonic   –  
Moldova MD
Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Jun 25, 2021

Email Iana and Igor Canonic  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The most helpful team and the greatest experience
5/5

This was our first Safari tour and we did not know what to expect.

It all started with the most helpful Jacob, who helped us organise the tour, listened to all the special requests and adjusted the tour when our flight home was changed.

We then got to meet our guide, Fredy, who was the best guide we could wish for. We went on exciting and informative game drives, and in the evening, we had a lot of fun over dinner learning Swahili and talking about our lives.

Overall, this has been one of the greatest travel experiences we have ever had.

We highly recommend booking the trip with Jacob, and make sure to ask for Fredy and then you will definitely have an amazing time!

Iana and Igor Canonic
from Moldova

Jordan   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Jun 15, 2021

Email Jordan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Freddy was excellent, knowledgeable, patient and makes the experience fun.
5/5

Great price, great communication from the beginning which really put us at ease. And questions were answered promptly and any problems we had were resolved and talked through. We would do another trip again through Jacob as he made the whole process great and Freddy was an excellent driver and guide.

Romy & Todd   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Jun 15, 2021

Email Romy & Todd  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent experience, knowledgeable and friendly
5/5

Jacob and Freddy have been terrific! From the beginning Jacob was prompt in accommodating and developing an itinerary that worked for our group. He went above and beyond to schedule our COVID19 testing with a local doctor before our departure.

Freddy was our safari guide and driver and was with us during the entire stay. He understood what animals we wished to see and worked hard to spot them. He was great company and very knowledgeable about the culture, animals, plants and may other questions we asked during our trip together.

We highly recommend using Smile with us travel and would use them again.

Michael T   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2021 Reviewed: Apr 11, 2021

Email Michael T  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A+ Safari Experience
5/5

Jacob was the man behind the operation, he was very helpful in answering my questions and helped me plan the trip and SAVE money. Yes! He helped me SAVE money on lodging by offering the Taji Rest House, which is a great lodge in the middle of the Serengeti (5 stars to the staff that work there, as well). The prices were great, better than other companies.

Freddy was the man behind the wheel. He did a great job. He has eyes like binoculars... most of the time, he saw the animals before we did. He had extensive knowledge of all of the animals, as well as the area, itself. He answered all of my questions and did his best to make sure that we saw as many animals as possible... which we did. I'm very happy.

The Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater are amazing. I highly recommend going to both places for your safari, and I highly recommend booking your trip with SmileWithUsTours. Also, one more thing I forgot to add: Freddy recommended that I double-check my flight, because he said Precision Air cancels flights a lot... and he was right. Thanks to him, I was able to find out that my flight was delayed and I was able to stay at the safari longer. Thanks again, guys!

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