SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular and amazing journey
Overall, this was one of the best trips I’ve ever had, and I’m truly grateful for the experience.
Our journey started with one unfortunate issue: our airport driver arrived late to pick us up. It was quite stressful, especially after landing, and honestly, it made us feel a little unsafe. Thankfully, after that, everything started getting much better.
Our first hotel was Cozi. It was a lovely place with good food, a safe environment, and very friendly staff. We had a comfortable stay there before the driver took us to the domestic airport for our flight to the Maasai Mara.
Once we arrived in the Maasai Mara, we met our guide and driver, Simon, and from that moment on, the trip became absolutely amazing. He was professional, friendly, and made the entire safari experience comfortable, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
During the safari, we stayed at three different lodges:
Kandili Camp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was an excellent camp. The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind, and always happy to help. The food was delicious, the camp felt very safe, and staying in the tent surrounded by nature was such a unique and unforgettable experience.
Ziwa Bush Lodge ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Unfortunately, this was the only place we didn’t enjoy. There were too many spiders, the rooms felt small, the food was average, and both the restaurant and hotel staff weren’t very welcoming. Personally, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This lodge was fantastic. The staff were wonderful, and Adam was especially helpful throughout our stay. Our cottage was clean, comfortable, and beautiful. My only suggestion would be to improve the indoor lighting at night, as it felt a little too dim. Apart from that, everything was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious, and the entire lodge had such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Overall, this was truly one of the best experiences of my life. We got to see and experience things that many people may never have the opportunity to witness, and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for. The memories from this trip will stay with me forever, and I would absolutely love to do it again in the future.
Thank you for the excellent planning and organization. Everything was very well arranged, apart from the few negative points I mentioned above. I genuinely recommend this experience to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
Nature wins every time. 🌿🦒❤️
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had an exceptional experience with Suricata Safaris! The organization was impeccable from start to finish, and everything went perfectly.
A huge thank you to our guide, Pascal, who was simply excellent: passionate, highly knowledgeable, always attentive, and possessing an incredible eye for detail. Thanks to him, we had the chance to see the Big Five, as well as many other animals in incredible conditions. He took the time to answer all our questions and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of the wildlife and Tanzania.
This safari will remain an unforgettable memory. We wholeheartedly recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone who wants to discover Tanzania in the best possible way. Thank you again to the entire team, and especially to Pascal, for this extraordinary adventure!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time in Kenya Animal Migration
This is my first time in Kenya, and celebrating my birthday with animal migration. If you are single, definitely can choose this tour company, you will join others in a land cruise jeep, they are flexible on customized the tour, I’m able to add one more day in Masai Mara, and definitely worth to have at least 3 nights in Masai Mara, I choose the 7 days Masai Mara, naruku, navasha, and Ambroseli + 2 day in Masai Mara. But don’t expect they schedule your birthday celebration good. It’s better just talk to the camp site or hotel when you arrive, they might give you complimentary cake and room decoration or a small fee. And Remember this will be a lot of driving on unpaved roads, so your guide driving skills is important. I am glad that I have David Mukami as my guide, he will not go through holes like other guides and make you uncomfortable sitting, in his car and guide, it’s a lot more comfortable and he will stop the car when reach animals, unlike other tour guide
NO
Excellent customer service
Very friendly and service minded guides. We were very lucky to see a lot of animals. Great memories. I can recommend this trip.
NO
Amazing day
Very nice day. Good value for money. The tour guides was very competent and helpful with everything
IT
Unbelievable experience
We had a 4-day safari for our honeymoon and it was an incredible experience. Our guide Rama has been the best guide we could wish for, driving us all around Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We learned lots of things about Tanzania and Masai culture. We saw lots of animals and learned many curiosities about them. Accommodations were perfect for the entire safari, with lovely people and delicious food. It was speechless, we will recommend it to everyone! Asante Sereland for the great time!
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptional tour operator that made my dream African journey truly unforgettable
This was truly the most beautiful trip of my life, and I enjoyed every single moment. The safari itself was unforgettable, and our guide was outstanding, knowledgeable, cheerful, and always willing to help. He made every game drive enjoyable and memorable.
Candili Camp was absolutely wonderful. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. A special thank you to Fred for his warm hospitality, great sense of humor, and exceptional service. I would also like to thank Chef Solomon for preparing some of the most delicious meals I have ever had.
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge was another highlight of the trip. It was spacious, comfortable, and truly felt like a home away from home. The staff were amazing, the food was excellent, and I especially want to thank Adam for his warm welcome and all the help he gave us during our stay.
Unfortunately, Ziwa Bush Lodge did not meet our expectations. The staff were not very welcoming, the room was quite small, and the food lacked variety. The supervisor was very disappointed from the stuff and he tried to do his best.
I would also like to mention that the airport transfers need significant improvement. Upon our arrival, there was no driver waiting for us, no sign with our name, and we had difficulty finding our transportation. We eventually had to ask a local person to help us contact the organizers, which was not a good first impression after a long journey.
The departure transfer was also disappointing. The driver dropped us far from the gate and asked us to walk with our luggage. When we politely requested to be dropped at the terminal entrance instead, he refused.
Despite these transportation issues, the safari experience itself was exceptional, and the warmth of the people we met along the way made this the most beautiful trip of my life. Thank you for making my dream of visiting Maasai Mara come true.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable Northern Circuit Journey with the Best Guide!
We recently returned from an absolutely flawless trip booked through LionKing Adventures, and it was truly the adventure of a lifetime. Our custom itinerary covered the spectacular Northern Circuit, and every details was organized perfectly.Our private safari guide, Shabani, was exceptional! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and professional. Every morning he would enthusiastically ask us what we hoped to see that day, and he always delivered. His eagle eyes and expert tracking skills allowed us to see unbelievable wildlife up close, including the entire Big Five.Our Unforgettable Itinerary:Arusha National Park: A beautiful, lush starting point with scenic forest landscapes.Tarangire National Park: Home to majestic baobab trees and massive, breathtaking herds of elephants.Serengeti National Park: Endless golden plains teeming with lions, cheetahs, and spectacular predator action.Ngorongoro Crater: An awe-inspiring natural wonder packed with dense wildlife populations in every direction.Lake Manyara: Stunning scenic views and a unique habitat filled with flamingos, baboons, and lush greenery.What truly set Shabani apart was his understanding of photography. He always took the time to position the vehicle for the best possible lighting and angles, helping us capture once-in-a-lifetime photos.The entire booking process with LionKing Adventures was smooth and highly responsive. If you are planning a trip to Tanzania, request Shabani as your guide—you will not regret it!
PT
Friendly, helpful person, excellent guide concerned about the clients.
Excellent experience, great quality/price ratio. We took a tour with the guide David, who did everything to ensure we saw the animals.
DE
Perfect 5 days fly in Krüger + Panorama Route Tour
Everything (flights & transfers, hotel incl breakfast & dinner, game drives, Panorama Route) was well organized. So you do not need a rental car. In case of questions we could easiliy contact someone via WhatsApp and received great support.
The tour was even better than expected. For us it was a perfect mix between Game Drives and Environment. It was a private tour, so our guide Given used all of his abilities to ensure us to see the Big 5 within our stay. We had a great time and got beautiful pictures. We have seen the animals very close, even the camouflaged ones like leopard. He considered our preferences like showing us a river crossing of elephants. While in the first game drive every animal is exciting later we focused on the special ones. But we always made a stop, when we wanted to.
The hotel (Skukuza Lodge) is nice and comfortable. Really great is the view from the restaurant on the river where some animals come to visit. On this tour we had two afternoons where we could enjoy this view ans search for animals crossing by.
Also the Panorama Route is very nice with a beautiful landscape and made the package for us complete.