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
Email Ami | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Serengeti Smile to anyone and everyone.
I would recommend Serengeti Smile to all my friends and family. We had the most wonderful time in Tanzania. Our experience started with them before our trip even begun, as they worked with us to create the best possible experience. Every detail was specific to our desires - from where specially we'd like to explore (they also gave us suggestions), the amount of time we would like at each place to specific activities we'd like to engage in. Our trip was split into three parts: Started with the safari at the Serengeti National Park (6 days) , 5 mile hike and stay on Kilimanjaro (2 days), and finally ended with Zanzibar (3 days).
We had the most amazing experience at the Safari. We explored southern, central, and northern parts - as well as one day in Ngorngoro Crater. Our guide Lebay was THE BEST - I highly recommend requesting him. He gave us an experience beyond our expectations and drove us in a very clean anc comfortable Landcruiser. Lebay showed us The Big Five and also many animals we've never even heard of - we saw a total of 52 lions, hundreds of elephants, thousands of zebras and wildebeest, he even showed us a couple leopards and cheetahs VERY close up which is apparently super rare. He did everything to make sure we had the best views close up and personal with the animals. I was impressed with his vast knowledge of all the animals. Lebay was also extremely patient with us and also glad to say we gained another friend. We had many laughs during the game drives and also around the campfire at night. I will say I've never seen so many stars (and the milkyway) in my life before visiting Tanzania. I also want to comment on the campsites we stayed at - each one were VERY nice, comfortable, and clean - all of the workers were very welcoming and the food was great.
The second leg of our trip was a 5mile hike up in Kilimanjaro to the Mandara Huts - it took about 3-4 hours, once we arrived up there they prepared a meal for us and we hiked back down the next day. If you decide to stay over night in the huts - be prepared for a less luxurious experience compared to the Safari campsights. The huts were more similar to real camping with small mattresses and sleeping bags. The hike was very beautiful as it was through the rainforest. We had about 9 porters who helped carry some of our stuff, the food, and sleeping bags up to the hut. Overall we had a good experience there. If you love to hike and camp - this is for you.
Lastly we ended out trip at Zanzibar. Our driver came to pick us up at the airport in a very clean car. We stayed at the all inclusive Nungwi Beach Resort. The worker's there were very hospitable, the resort was beautiful, the food was great! The perfect way to relax after our adventure packed trip. We will definitely be booking with Serengeti Smile Again in the future!
CA
Email Steve | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Memory of a Lifetime
My wife and I booked a three-day safari with Serengeti Smile in August 2024, covering Tarangire and Ngorongoro, and it was nothing short of amazing—a memory we will cherish for a lifetime. From the moment we contacted them, the customer service was exceptional. The most impressive part was their flexibility. Due to some flight issues, I had to make last-minute changes, and they accommodated everything smoothly. They were also extremely helpful when I requested changes to the initially booked lodges.
Our guide, Zack, was a true highlight of the trip. His deep knowledge of the best spots for wildlife viewing and his attentive care made the experience even more special. He ensured that we had the best possible opportunities to see the incredible wildlife, all while providing excellent customer service.
If you're looking for a top-tier safari operator, Serengeti Smile is the one. They exceeded our expectations in every way!
DE
Email Moritz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operater (Baraka) was friendly, he answered very fast and it was easy to manage the Safari trip.
Our trip started in Tarangire over Ngorogoro and Serengeti to Manyara. The Trip was amazing and unbelievable. Our guide (Sack) was very friendly and experienced.
The lodges for overnight were also perfect choosed.
Email Maike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
It was an unforgettable tour. We visited several parks and Zack was a wonderful guide. He was able to answer lots of questions. Thanks to him we saw a lot of great animals and had a great time.
SG
Email Yoshi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip!!!
I found Serengeti Smile via google and was the first company who responded. Jeremiah was always willing to help answer my questions which helped us a lot to plan our trip.
My driver/guide Champiwas a great guide and a driver. He showed us all big five and he showed & thought us a lot not just about animals but also about Tanzania.
I recommend both Serengeti Smile and Champion to everyone if you want an once a life time safari trip
SG
Email Ai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly and easy to connect
Jeremiah from Serengeti smile was very prompt with my queries hence decided to go with Serengetti Smile. It was a great experience and woul definitely recommend to friends and family and others.
My driver & guide, Champion was a great companion for our trip. We enjoyed his company and his driving skills was super!!
He also thought us a lot of things about Tanzania. Super happy with the trip
Email Danielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
I came on Safari in late August/early September with a group of 4 other friends. Our guide, Barnabas, was AMAZING!! We saw lions (with babies!), giraffe (with babies!), elephants (with babies!), cheetahs, hippos, gazelle, and too many more to name. He was very accommodating and all 5 of us had a wonderful time as a result. Thank you Barnabas!
PT
Email Silvia Justo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thrustable and available for providing a good Safari
We did a 6 day Safari from Tarangire untill North Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Our guide was Deo a wonderfull person, excelent driver and Amazing guide, With a lot of experince in finding animals.
I boked directly with them and Erick also was very disponible to inform about all necessary process.
Many thanks to both.
We saw all big five.
Good price, fair money.
Silvia Justo ( from Algarve / Portugal )
DE
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 days Safari happiness
Emanuel, our guide, reliably picked us up at the agreed meeting point and the adventure began. We were very well looked after at all times and the entire 4 days were perfectly organized. We visited the following parks: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Emanuel always explained all the animals we spotted and always had the right nose for the right places. In such a short time, we were able to see lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants and many other animals in their habitat. The two accommodations are also perfectly located and chosen.
We can highly recommend Serengeti Smile and would book them again.
ES
Email Alberto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting!
My experience with Serengeti smile has been excellent since we get in touch with them till the end when they drop us at the airport. Starting with Erik who has been very kind solving all our requests and designing our Safari. Also, our guides were amazing. They show us the big five! That was our dream so we can say they help us to get it come true. Dani was our spanish guide who help us to understand all the information and Champion was our driver, we felt safe all the time in the car with him. They were kind and funny! :)
We recommend to travel with them.
All the accomodations they booked for us were amazing. Sleeping Kon Tiki Camp in the Serengeti was the best experience we had.
Thank you very much!!
