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Sophie   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 7, 2023

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Brilliant Safaris do exactly as they say , totally brilliant !
5/5

We have just returned from the most wonderful safari experience with Brilliant. The attention to detail, care & planning was second to none. Our safari guide Eugene was amazing, ask for him ! He planned everything to make sure we got the maximum enjoyment from our 7 day tour even taking us up to the north Serengeti border to see the wildebeest migration. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Everything was designed to give us the most out of our time there. All accommodation was excellent, in particular our 2 days in the Serengeti at Into the Wild Camp. The food was excellent and all the staff at every camp and lodge were unfailingly kind. The safari vehicles are generous, comfortable and well equipped. As the roof folds back completely you can stand up and get a totally uninterrupted view 360. The cold beers & snacks on board were appreciated, especially by my sons! .
It’s often tricky to judge how to book holidays like this but you will be in very safe hands with Brilliant. Julieth met us at the beginning and end of our safari and even checked in with us 1/2 way through to make sure the company were fulfilling our wishes. Brilliant is locally owned and operated and I think this makes all the difference. They are experts and so knowledgable.Thank you Brilliant, we will be recommending you to everyone !

Rob Anderson   –  
Canada CA
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 5, 2023

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

Very professional and adaptable!
5/5

Amazing experience on our first Safari! Our son called it “A trip of a lifetime”. Our guide Eugene was amazing. Part of our family for 5 days! He was thoughtful and kind. He made great suggestions and led us to see really cool things. We saw a lion try to take down a hippo and cheetahs chase down a gazelle! Meals were great and everyone was very helpful. Jane did a great job coordinating the whole thing. The Brilliant team had excellent attention to detail and made our trip great! Thank you so much! Would highly recommend this crew!

Abby & Cherry   –  
Hong Kong HK
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 30, 2023

Email Abby & Cherry  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Extraordinary experience that exceeded all expectations
5/5

The journey was meticulously planned by an exceptional team, and the tour guide was simply outstanding. From the very beginning, Lightness was attentive to our preferences and needs, making the planning process a breeze. She took the time to understand our interests and tailored the itinerary accordingly, ensuring that every moment of the safari was truly special.

The star of the trip was undoubtedly our guide, Joshua. His knowledge of the local wildlife and ecosystems was awe-inspiring. With each game drive, he unveiled the wonders of the Tanzanian wilderness, effortlessly identifying various animal species and imparting fascinating insights. His passion for wildlife conservation was evident, and it added a profound dimension to the safari experience.

What impressed us the most about Joshua was his attention to detail and flexibility. He had an uncanny ability to spot animals from a distance, ensuring we didn't miss any remarkable sightings. Moreover, he adapted the itinerary on the fly to accommodate our preferences and maximize our encounters with wildlife.

The safari vehicle they provided was truly impressive, boasting unique features that made our game drive experience unforgettable. Its rear side windows could be folded open with sliding panes and frames, allowing us to feel even closer to nature and enjoy unobstructed side views, perfect for photography.

Throughout the safari, safety was a top priority, and both Brilliant Adventures & Safaris and Joshua ensured we felt secure at all times. Their dedication to our well-being allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife encounters without worry.

From witnessing the Great Migration to observing predators in action, every moment was unforgettable. The accommodations were excellent, providing a comfortable and luxurious retreat after exhilarating days in the wilderness.

The safari arranged by Brilliant Adventures & Safaris and led by Joshua was an extraordinary adventure that left us with cherished memories. The attention to detail, personalized planning, and expertise of the agency combined with Joshua's knowledge and passion made this trip an unforgettable and highly recommended experience. I am grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime journey and will undoubtedly cherish the memories forever. We will definitely go with Brilliant Adventures & Safaris and Joshua again.

Clare   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Jul 30, 2023

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

Very professional, friendly, easy to communicate with & quick to respond to emails.
5/5

My husband and I went on safari to Tanzania in February 2023 for our honeymoon. We booked directly with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris. We were a little nervous booking directly and not booking through a travel agent, however, we were delighted with their service, and would highly recommend them. Our tour guide Joshua was friendly, professionally and very knowledgeable, and we had the most wonderful safari that we could wish for.
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris were great to deal with, they were very welcoming and made our trip very special. We would not hesitate to recommend Brilliant Adventures and Safaris.

Warren   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 27, 2023

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

Very friendly and professional company
5/5

We used Brilliant for our family safari trip and they were excellent from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble for Jane and the team. Our guide Bony was friendly, knowledgeable, and did everything possible to make our trip the most memorable and fantastic trip ever! Each day was an adventure and the safari lunches provided were top class also!

Anna   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 27, 2023

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

Unforgettable safari
5/5

From the first email with Jane, Brilliant Adventures and Safaris could not have been more helpful. Jane was very responsive and helped us to plan a holiday exactly to our needs, being incredibly flexible to our changing flight times and ensuring that we would get the most out of our time on safari. Jane was also able to help with booking flights, accommodation, transfers and tours on Zanzibar which was an added bonus. Our safari itself was amazing, our guide Bony was very exprienced and knowledgable as well as being great company, he was very flexible and adapted to our preferences as well as making many recommendations to ensure we had the best time and saw as many animals as possible. The safari vehicle was fabulous with a roof which could be removed for better viewing and a fridge with cold drinks and snacks. The accommodation was all very comfortable and the food was delicious, including our lunches each day on safari. We had a truly unforgettable time and would love to return one day. I cannot thank Jane and Bony enough for everything they did for us and would highly recommend Brilliant Adventures and Safaris to anyone considering a holiday in Tanzania

Phelisha   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 17, 2023

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

Amazing!
5/5

Brilliant adventures and Safaris gave us an incredible experience. Julieth was very professional and accomodating and provided us a seamless itinerary based on our requests. My sister and I booked a 6 day safari and we couldn't be happier with chosing this company. From the lovely accomodations, airport pick-up and drop-off, and our guide it was truly well-planned. Osbert, our safari guide, was amazing! He went above and beyond with everything and had a wealth of knowledge. You could tell he has a passion for wildlife. Please don't hesitate on choosing them for your safari experience!

William   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jul 9, 2023

Email William  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Reliable travel agent who perfectly organized our successful three week tour.
5/5

Brilliant Safaris professionally arranged a private three week tour visiting Selous (Nyerere), Mikumi, Serengeti (migration), Ngorongoro and Tarangire. We are two serious amateur photographers and experienced travellers. The trip was perfectly organized. Our very friendly driver guides (one for the South, Hassan, another for the North, Gabriel) perfectly understood our specific needs. They were patient, flexible and very knowledgeable about the terrain and wildlife. They always knew where to find what we were looking for. The person responsible at Brilliant (Jane) was reachable each time when needed and responsive, in daily contact with the driver guides. The lodges and camps (mid-range, according to our request) were well chosen, nice and comfortable and the car was well adapted for photography. The price of the trip was reasonable considering the benefits, reliability and service. We will certainly choose Brilliant Safaris again when we return to Tanzania. I can only recommend.

Enrico and Marinette   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 24, 2023

Email Enrico and Marinette  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A great tour operator
5/5

Brilliant Safaris organized a perfect 6-day safari for us. It started with the booking, where Julieth was so reactive and helpful and spent several days going through various changes for us. We were given a great level of information to help us with the choice of lodges and trip schedule. Then, from the moment we arrived to Kilimandjaro, we were taken in charge by our amazing guide, Joshua. He really made our safari perfect. Joshua is so nice, extremely knowledgeable, a great driver, knows everyone in Serengeti and was always able to find the best wild life scenes for us. The tour was organized for 2 people, and we were in a super comfortable jeep, with much more leg space than in the other jeeps we were seeing during the game drives. Value for money was super competitive. We will absolutely go with Brilliant Safaris again if we ever go back to Tanzania.

Terry   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 21, 2023

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

Professional, thoughtful and will always ensure you have a great experience
5/5

From our initial enquiry my wife and I felt extremely comfortable with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris which is why we ended up choosing them over other companies with more reviews online. We must admit this did worry us a little at the beginning but I cam assure you that Brilliant Adventures and Safaris really do live up to their name.
I booked our trip rather last minute but Jane was friendly, helpful, full of suggestions and advice. She was very patient with our many questions and happily answered them all. She even helped us save money on our trip. And it was a really sweet and unexpected touch for her to meet us at the airport on our arrival and again to wish us farewell when we left.
The service continued to be of top quality from our booking onwards; Jane prepared an planning pack with advice on what we would need to bring and do in advance, and continued to be quick with answers with all our questions. Once we arrived this service continued with our guide, Bonnie; a really happy and friendly guy who made us feel instantly relaxed and welcome and before long had us feeling like old friends. From then onwards everything was fantastic. The vehicle we had for our 6 days was clean, comfortable and perfect for long game drives. The accommodation was beyond our expectations, specifically the Into The Wild Serengeti Campsite. It is a truly wonderful place to stay on safari. Bonnie also made sure that each meal and lunch hamper accommodated my wife's vegetarianism, which made everything easy.
But the important part, the animal sights, we experienced so much more than we had dreamed of. And though the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater do seem to have a different animal behind every twist and turn of the roads, a lot of the specific sightings were down to Bonnie. On our initial drive from the airport he asked us what we had come to see, what we really would love to see and went over and above to ensure we had the best chance of seeing it. And in every one of our requested sightings he delivered 10 fold. He is also extremely knowledgeable, flexible and has a great sense of humour, which made it a pleasure to spend 6 days with him and heightened our whole experience. He taught us so much about the nature but also of Tanzanian life and culture in general our sightings felt all the more special and our trip all the more fulfilling.
So as I'm sure is evident at this point I would highly recommend Brilliant Adventures and Safaris, they have a great team and provide an excellent service, and we will most certainly be returning in the future

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