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
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Email Arren | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Deo is an enthusiastic guide with plenty of experience and knowledge and answers every question!
Overall loved travelling with this company, service was great everything was on time. Super flexible with our group, if we didn’t like anything, it was always possible to go around or figure out another way. It is quite expensive, but there’s definitely reasons why that is, especially later on in the trip.
Amazing tour
Our family booked an 8-day, 7-night wildlife safari, and it was truly a magical journey. Every experience on this trip has become a cherished memory that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
Our driver and guide, DEO, was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and passionate. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to see all the animals we had hoped to see, making this safari even more unforgettable.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to DEO for his outstanding service and dedication. Thank you for giving our family such an amazing and once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Email Grace Zhang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We truly enjoyed our safari experience over the past seven days with our guide, Deo (Dale). He is pr
The company is professional, trustworthy, and offers good value for the money. The itinerary was well organized, and overall we had a wonderful experience.
If I could make one suggestion, it would be to reduce the amount of time spent driving for travelers on a 7–8 day safari. Spending a little more time in the parks and less time on the road would make the experience even better.
Overall, we are very satisfied with the service and would definitely recommend this company to our friends and family.
Libe was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating
This was one of the most fun and unforgettable experiences I’ve ever had. Seeing wild animals in their natural habitat was exciting, and every drive felt like a new adventure because you never knew what you would see next. The scenery was beautiful, our the guide (Libe) was friendly and knowledgeable, and the whole experience was relaxing while still being full of excitement. Watching elephants, giraffes, lions, and other animals up close made the trip feel truly special. I would recommend Serengeti Smile to anyone because it’s a unique experience which created memories we’ll never forget.
Fantastic safari experience with a highly skilled and professional driver - Barnabas
Really great experience, our driver Barnabas made sure we saw all the animals in great viewing spots.
Including countless lions, leopards, cheetahs, the great migration etc. Barnabas was very skilled navigating the rough terrain and knew exactly what to do when we had vehicle troubles.
The best driver and guide in Tanzania!
Barnabas is an absolute legend! He made our safari unforgettable. His knowledge of the animals and the parks is incredible, and he has a magical ability to spot wildlife that we would have completely missed. Beyond his driving skills, he is kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about his job. We felt safe and well-cared for the entire time. Asante sana, Barnabas!
Email Diana D | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari bliss
What an amazing experience!
We travelled as a group of 6 friends, 3 couples in our 50’s and 60’s. We planned a safari to see a few of the main Tanzania parks, Tarangire, Ngorongoro conservation area, and Serengeti (central, and the northern part close to river Mara). While up north we also went on a lovely balloon ride at sunrise!
Serengeti Smile and their tour expert Godian were super responsive, professional and efficient, helping us plan the itinerary to suit our interests, offering prompt support throughout the trip (including visa questions, airport transfers when required), and organising excellent accommodation and the balloon ride.
The safari itself was an incredible adventure, our driver and guide Champion Gody made sure that every day brought new amazing sights - he is the best wildlife spotter! Calm, patient, knowledgeable, he guided us through these amazing 6 days of Tanzania safari experience. It truly felt like the trip of a lifetime, and this was due to Champion’s approach and experience.
The Serengeti Classic View and the Migration tent camps were extremely comfortable, had excellent food and amazing welcoming staff (especially Denis the Migration camp manager who talked to us about their solar power and how the camp can be easily demounted and moved, leaving no trace in the natural park!)
We would definitely recommend Serengeti Smile, we’d all come back to the same company and guide for another trip, to southern Serengeti!
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and well organized
We had an amazing safari experience in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and a big part of that was thanks to Samuel. From the very beginning, we always felt safe with him. It was clear that his 15 years of experience made a huge difference.
Samuel never needed a GPS and always knew exactly where to go without getting lost. Instead of simply following the other safari vehicles, he relied on his own knowledge and experience, which meant we avoided the crowds and enjoyed a much more peaceful safari. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals, including many that other vehicles seemed to miss.
He was always punctual, well organized, professional, and friendly, making the whole trip smooth and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Samuel to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. He truly made our trip unforgettable.
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience!
The whole experience was incredible. This was the trip of a lifetime and I am glad that Safari Smile was the operator and that Samuel was our driver.
He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also always attentive with us and generous with other drivers when they needed help along the way.
We were able to see so many animals because of the routes he would take us on, which were ones the other drivers would not typically take.
Overall, for me it was a 10/10 experience and would 100% recommend.
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Email Berta Négyessy Bánfi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari with Champion as our guide
We had an amazing experience with Serengeti Smile from start to finish. Communication was quick and professional, and everything was perfectly organized.
Our guide, Champion, was outstanding and truly made our safari unforgettable. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. Thanks to his experience and sharp eye, we saw an amazing variety of animals, and he always made sure we had the best possible views. We were extremely happy to have him as our guide, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
The accommodations, food, and transportation exceeded our expectations, and we always felt safe and well taken care of. Every detail of the trip was thoughtfully planned, making the whole experience completely stress-free.
We highly recommend Serengeti Smile, and if you have the chance, definitely ask for Champion as your guide. Thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
