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 $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Antoine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
Exelent experience overall, Deo our guide was perfect from start to finish.
Great accomodation, food and itinerary.
Recommended 100%
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Email Amanda Ribeiro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was amazing, we spend 4 days on safari for first time and can't be better. days
The experience is great, we have 4 days on the Safari, and seen all the big animals there. The value of the place is worth, everything is clean and nice. Our guide was amazing with us, explain everything and stop to see all the amazing animals. Recommend 100%
Excellent!!!
Emanuel was the best safari guide. The experience exceeded all our expectations. We saw so many animals, enjoyed delicious food, and the hotel accommodations were excellent.
Thank you so much Emanuel, you are the best!!!
Email Joanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari & Zanzibar Trip with Serengeti Smile – Huge Thanks to Pius & Jonyo!
Our experience with Serengeti Smile was absolutely flawless from start to finish—and we have Jonyo and Pius to thank for making it the trip of a lifetime!
Jonyo handled our booking and crafted the perfect itinerary, tailored exactly to what we wanted. From the very first communication, he was responsive, helpful, and professional. He even went the extra mile to organize a beautiful surprise birthday celebration for my partner during the trip—an incredibly thoughtful and memorable touch that meant so much to us.
Our safari through Tanzania was beyond anything we imagined. With Pius as our guide, we were in the best hands possible. His deep knowledge of the wildlife and landscapes, combined with his sharp eye (we still don’t know how he spotted some of those animals!), gave us front-row seats to some truly magical moments. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and so much more.
A major highlight of the trip was the hot air balloon safari—floating silently over the Serengeti at sunrise was nothing short of magical. Watching wildlife from above, with the golden morning light stretching across the savannah, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience we’ll never forget.
After the safari, Serengeti Smile had also arranged a 4-day escape to Zanzibar—the perfect way to relax after the adventure. The beach, the water, the food, the vibe—everything was spot-on, and again, the logistics were seamless.
We can’t recommend Serengeti Smile highly enough. If you’re looking for a truly personal, professional, and unforgettable Tanzania experience, this is the company to go with. And if you get Jonyo to plan it and Pius to guide it—you’re in for something truly special.
Asante sana, Jonyo and Pius—you created memories we will treasure.
NZ
Email Paul S | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This trip left us with a big SMILE
Everything about Serengeti Smile is professional from first contact to final drop off. Pre trip they were incredibly attentive and responsive, designed a tour exactly as we requested.
Our tour guide, Champion, is simply amazing, knows his wildlife (birds too), where to find them and has a tremendous depth of knowledge. Plus, he's one great driver.
Special mention, too, to Jonyo in the office, nothing was too much trouble.
Wouldn't hesitate to use Serengeti Smile again or recommend them to friends.
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Email Crystal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Libay went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible!
We just returned from an unforgettable 4-day safari with Serengeti Smile, and we can’t say enough positive things—especially about our amazing guide, Libay. Our group of three couples explored Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and a Maasai village, and every moment was thoughtfully planned and perfectly executed. From the very beginning, Libay was prompt, courteous, and incredibly professional. He was efficient, safe, and patient, but also had excellent time management, ensuring we saw and experienced as Miya’s possible without ever feeling rushed. He was personable, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the wildlife and the region. He answered every question with enthusiasm and depth. Thanks to Libay, we saw every one of the Big Five, including a cheetah, rhino, elephants, buffaloes, and multiple lions—he truly made sure we missed nothing. He went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible. If you’re considering a safari, I highly recommend Serengeti Smile—and if you’re lucky enough to get Libay as your guide, you’re in for the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Kirill | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari with Incredible Sightings!
We have just returned from an absolutely incredible safari trip, and it far exceeded our expectations in so many ways.
The wildlife viewing was simply phenomenal. We were lucky enough to see every animal we could have possibly hoped for. The absolute highlight was a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a serval with her kitten! Our guide explained just how rare this is, and we felt so privileged to witness it. It’s a moment we will never forget.
Our accommodations were excellent for the most part. One lodge was particularly stunning—incredibly beautiful and full of authentic atmosphere. The only small downside was that the Wi-Fi at one of the lodges was quite weak, but to be honest, it was a nice excuse to disconnect. The food at the lodges was very good, offering a great variety of tasty meals. The only letdown food-wise were the packed lunch boxes provided for full-day game drives; they weren't very tasty and could be improved.
Our driver/guide was the heart of our experience. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate. Not only did he expertly track the Big Five, but he also enthusiastically pointed out and identified countless birds and other animals during our drives. He even carried a well-used copy of "Birds of Eastern Africa" with him, which he constantly referred to, making every journey between locations an educational tour in itself.
The safari vehicle was decent and got us everywhere we needed to go. It was a bit old, but it was functional and didn't detract from the overall amazing experience.
In summary, this was a truly memorable adventure. The incredible animal sightings, led by the rare serval, the beautiful camps, and our exceptional guide made this a trip of a lifetime. We would highly recommend this tour operator
Email Eve | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Barnabas is the best!
Barnabas was a fantastic safari guide and I would recommend him to anyone. From the minute he picked us up at the hotel, he was informative and stopped throughout the journey to show us interesting places and tell us information about the local area including the history, farming, local culture and wildlife. We really appreciated his great sense of humour and positive energy which he brought whether it was 6am at the start of a safari or 7pm after a long day.
In both parks, Barnabas seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. We saw lions mating, elephants crossing the road with their calves, a rare rhino in the bush and many more animals including giraffes, hyenas, baboons, hippos, ostriches, gazelles, warthogs. He knew so much about all of the different species and would share facts with us during the duration of the safari.
Barnabas is an excellent driver and he was highly competent at navigating the roads. He was also super punctual and always met us on time and was where he said he would be. We appreciated his flexibility, for example, stopping off at a shop so that we could buy some artwork or starting the day early so that we could maximise our time at the national parks.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Barnabas to anyone wanting to see Tanzania’s amazing wildlife up-close. He is a truly great guide with a great sense of humour.
NZ
Email Ben | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Short and sweet safari
We took a short 3-day safari with Serengeti Smiles and it was an excellent choice. We had a day in Tarangire and saw so many different types of animals including the most elephants I’ve ever seen. We had a very nice hotel stay for the 2 nights in Karatu with beautiful rooms and the friendliest people. Our second day involved meeting some local tribes by Lake Eyasi, the Hadzabe and the Datoga. Spending a few hours with the Hadzabe as they shared how they maintained one of the last hunter/gatherer lifestyles in the world was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had. Another stay at our Karatu hotel with some time by the pool and our last day was at Ngorongoro Crater where we saw plenty of lions, hyenas, warthogs, elephants, baboons and the elusive black rhino. I can’t thank our guide Barnabas enough, he was really friendly and knowledgeable, he looked after us really well and made our safari a wonderful experience. His animal spotting is excellent and his laugh very infectious, we couldn’t recommend more!
