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
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.
IL
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!
IL
Email Talia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great !
We loved doing this journey with Serengeti smile! The planning was made via our personal preferences. Every camp we stayed in had an amazingly kind staff and was informed by the company of our food requirements (we only eat kosher) and were very nice and understanding about it. The guide was very patient and kind and really took his time explaining about the wildlife. You can rely on this company to take care of unfortunate issues that might occur and always make sure the client has left satisfied. We highly recommend them :)
NL
Email Yvonne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gives you the perfect smile with the best views on safari, places to sleep and best kindest guide.
Before we came there was a good and nice communication with Jeremiah. When we arrived there was a little miscommunication, but our guide Hussein took that straight away by showing us the most beautiful places and animals to see. He knows all the right spots and put the car right in front of a migration spot. The lodges and tented camps where spent the night were perfect, especially Karatu View Lodge (wow!!). If we are able to come back to Tanzania we will certainly book with Serengeti Smile again.
TR
Email Mustafa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond excellent
I have never encountered an organization or company in my life that knows its business, solves problems, sticks to the schedule minute by minute, always does its absolute best, and works around the clock, 24/7, to ensure its clients’ satisfaction quite like Serengeti Smile.
My wife and I visited Tanzania for the first time, went on safari for the first time, and also visited Zanzibar for the first time. Exploring the Serengeti feels like witnessing a miracle. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and if there is one company in this world that can make it even more special, it is Serengeti Smile.
We worked with Godian, who is simply the best organizer you could ask for. We went on safari with Kazi, an absolutely fantastic guide.
If you are planning a trip, contact Serengeti Smile and ask for Godian. Make sure you do your safari with Kazi. And definitely choose their tented camps in the heart of nature — they arrange the very best ones.
Then head to Zanzibar. Once again, they will arrange the best hotels and take care of every detail.
All I can say is: Thank you for everything, Serengeti Smile and Godian.
BR
Email Claudia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent staff, accommodation selection and organization
We selected the mid range Safari tour to see the great migration at Serengeti. They organized the itinerary and provided separate private single accommodations for our group of 3. All the meals were healthy and delicious. They arranged a guide Abel who speaks Spanish and is very knowledgeable of local culture and animals. The driver Jonh was a fantastic ranger, driving safely always. He was always in the right time for the best views and respecting the distance from animals and other cars. We could see the great migration and the big 5.
