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Average User Rating
5.0/5

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  • 5 star 951
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Laura   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

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

Professional & experienced
5/5

We have just completed a 5 day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro. We have the best experience of our lives. The booking process was smooth and any questions we had were answered sufficiently and quickly.

We were lucky to have Zack as our guide who was absolutely brilliant. We felt safe at all times, he was a very skilled driver even in difficult conditions. Zacks knowledge and experience was superb, his eye for spotting different animals and choosing what routes to take really made our experience and meant we were able to see some incredible sightings. We saw more than we ever expected we would thanks to Zack including a serval cat, 3 leopard sightings, 4 rhinos, many close elephant and lion encounters and so so much more.

We would recommend Serengeti smile to anyone thinking of coming to Tanzania, we have truly had the most amazing time and are feeling very grateful for the experience we’ve had.

Tasos   –  
Greece GR
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 7, 2026

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

Once in a lifetime experience!
5/5

Our safari experience was absolutely amazing thanks to our guide, Pius Meiliar. Thanks to his incredible knowledge, experience, and sharp eye, we were able to spot all of the Big Five with ease. He always knew where to go and how to position the vehicle perfectly, while also explaining animal behavior in a clear and engaging way. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the safari. Truly an unforgettable experience and highly recommended!

Philip   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2026

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

Exceptional
5/5

Our group of five had an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish with Serengeti Smiles. From the moment we met our guide, Champion, we knew we were in great hands. He kept the energy high, welcomed every question, and even when he didn’t immediately know an answer, he took the time to research it and follow up with us later. That level of care and professionalism set the tone for the entire safari.

After meeting the Serengeti Smiles team, we headed out on our adventure. Our Land Cruiser may have been an older model, but it was built like a tank, reliable, comfortable, and perfect for the terrain. We had zero vehicle issues the entire trip.

Over four unforgettable days, we saw every animal we had hoped to see. We even joked that Champion must be good luck! One of my most memorable moments was our first evening in the Serengeti, exploring the landscape and taking stunning sunset photos. It was pure magic.

Thanks to Champion’s sharp eye and deep knowledge, we saw the Big Five and so much more. He truly has eyes like a hawk and wisdom like an elephant. What stood out most was his patience and character, he was always the first to stop and help other safari vehicles if they were having trouble. His level of service extended far beyond just our group, and that says a lot about who he is.

I can’t recommend Serengeti Smiles highly enough to anyone considering a safari. And if you can, ask for Champion, you won’t find a better guide.

Kate   –  
Singapore SG
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2026

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

An unforgettable safari experience with THE BEST guide!
5/5

We had a great experience with Serengeti Smile and would definitely recommend them!! Their team communicates very well in English. As a local agency, their prices are very affordable, while the service and overall experience are still excellent.

A huge part of that was our guide, CHAMPION. He was incredibly entertaining and kept the energy up the whole time, which made the long drives feel so enjoyable. At the same time, he was extremely professional and clearly very experienced. His ability to spot animals from far away was seriously impressive — we saw so much because of him that we would have definitely missed on our own. Thanks to him we saw the BIG 5!!

He truly went beyond expectations. He handled all five of us by himself so smoothly, always making sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and safe. The jeep was always well stocked with drinking water, and there was electricity available for charging our device. There was plenty of food during meal times and the lodgings are very clean.

Highly, highly recommended!

Alex   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2026

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

Excellent local operator with knowledgeable guides
5/5

Our safari guide Champion had great English, was very knowledgeable about all of the animals we saw, and was great at spotting and finding animals. Our vehicle never had any issues and the safari was reasonably priced.

Ashley   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2026

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

Friendly
5/5

My experience with Serengeti Smiles was great from the start. The tour representative was very helpful in answering all my questions and responses were quick. Honestly, you just have to pay the deposit and show up, everything else is sorted and there’s nothing else you’ll have to worry about. The safari itself was worth every penny we paid for. Our guide, Champion was very knowledgeable and fun! It felt like we saw every inch of each location we went and didn’t miss out on anything. He is very good is spotting animals and making sure we get the best viewpoint for each animal. I can’t say enough good things about Champion!

Parker   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2026

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

10/10 Trip!
5/5

We saw every animal we wanted! Amazing trip! Champion was awesome! I would use Serengeti Smiles again!

Mariana   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 5, 2026

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

Great experience
5/5

Hussein was very comitted in finding the big 5 and more! Great days and great game drives to see the animals. the accomodations were excelent, specially the one in serengeti.

Elena   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2026 Reviewed: Feb 3, 2026

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

Brilliant
5/5

We have had an amazing safari experience with Serengeti smile. Our guide Barnabus was brilliant, funny, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable, he really made the trip! We learnt loads and saw more than we imagined, it was an unforgettable experience.

Neil Abela   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2026 Reviewed: Feb 3, 2026

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

Barnabus was brilliant
5/5

Our guide Barnabus was incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining. He worked his socks off to ensure we got to see the big five and ensured we felt looked after and welcome. He was always prompt and polite, and we would definitely recommend this trip to our friends based on our experience!

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