The Kilipath African Safaris Team
Kilipath African Safari
- Offices In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TALA & AITA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Pedro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
We Think the game are more time but its very amazing and out of this world
Email Hubert | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent choice
Note: This review focuses on the company’s trip organization and planning, rather than the wildlife viewing itself.
> We spent a year planning this trip, and communication with our organizer was consistently responsive and helpful throughout the process. However, the execution during the trip creation and planning phase had notable gaps:
> * Software & Itinerary Discrepancies: The company relies on generic, out-of-the-box itinerary software that wasn't properly adapted to reflect our customized private tour. Important vehicle details were omitted—for instance, we were placed in a minivan instead of a 4x4 safari jeep for the first two days. This made game viewing in Arusha National Park considerably more difficult. Later, we learned about an emergency rescue directly from our driver-guide, which necessitated the change. We would have been much more understanding if that had been communicated upfront.
> * Another oversight was that we had asked for a bike tour on day two, and it was on the itinerary. There was no bike tour, and no comment from the operator about it.
> Overall: Despite these organization and communication misses, most of what was promised on the itinerary was ultimately delivered. The trip overall was an amazing experience, due to the two driver-guides Emmanuel and Elisha being a lot of fun, very authentic, and highly knowledgeable. Thank you E. & E. for your hard work!
CA
Email Brandon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Decent operator
We got lucky with this booking as our entire group was starting on the same day, doing the same tour, and all staying in the same lodge...we met many people who were delayed every morning because they were waiting for the other people at different lodges up to an hour away(a huge bummer as you miss an hour of the best wildlife viewing times) but our guide was amazing he really made our trip enjoyable(his name is Burton)
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Email Büsra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
We booked our safari at kilipath african safaris with happy! She was very quick to respond and planned everything according to our wishes and expectations. Except for the leopard, we were able to see all the other Big Five animals and many more.
Since it was a 2-day tour and we didn't want to spend too much money, she also tried to offer us a more budget-friendly accommodation. The accommodation was okay for one night, but we were a bit disappointed as it didn't quite meet our hygiene standards.
Hence the 1-star deduction, but otherwise everything was perfect. So just go for a mid-range accommodation instead of a budget one then you can truly trust them blindly and have your best safari tour ever with Kilipath African Safaris! ✔️😊
Thank you Happy & Frenk (our safari driver)
AR
Email Marcela | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania
I found the company on internet abd found out that Happy was helpful and responsive.
She answer es every doubt !
The safaris were Good and the food excelent, although the accomodation was camping.
Excellent customer service even
I reached out to Kilipath African Safaris while planning a solo trip to Tanzania for my 40th birthday, and Happy was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process.
Happy was quick to respond, clear and detailed in every answer, and patient with the many questions I had as a first-time safari traveller. She adjusted itineraries thoughtfully based on my preferences and was always warm and professional, even when I ultimately chose a different operator for budget reasons. I'd genuinely recommend reaching out to her if you're planning a safari the level of care she puts into the planning stage says a lot about the company.
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Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
Interesting. Expecially the Ngorongoro experience.
We have seen all the big 5!
The budget Camping of Serengeti was neglected and needed a refresh but the one in Ngorongoro was good.
DE
Email Simon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional with good organisation
Always good organisation. The accomodations were clean and food was good everytime. Would recommend to come again.
PL
Email Gosia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari adventure
The Kilipath agency met my expectations regarding communication and overall trip organization. Happy is very communicative; she was helpful at every step and truly cared about the client's comfort and safety. Any questions or concerns can be addressed via WhatsApp, and the response comes very quickly.
As for the safari itself, March—despite being the rainy season—is a wonderful month to visit the national parks. We visited four parks in five days, and it was an amazing adventure. The car was comfortable and well-suited for difficult road and weather conditions. Cold drinks were provided. Our driver was great. Regarding the itinerary, I feel a bit of a letdown; there weren't as many game drives as I expected, and we usually spent our afternoons at the accommodation. We only spent 3 hours in Ngorongoro. The accommodations were simple, as expected for a budget option. The food was basic and practically the same every day.
I recommend it to anyone looking for a more affordable safari option shared with other travelers.
GR
Email Matina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
The safari experience was truly incredible and something I would absolutely recommend to anyone considering it. We did a four-day safari and overall had a wonderful time. Our driver, Gifty, was excellent—very kind, cheerful, and always willing to help and show us as much as possible. I was completely satisfied with him, and he definitely contributed to making our experience even better.
The only aspect that could be improved is the food. Personally, I was not very satisfied with either the quantity or the quality, except for one dinner which was very good. Most of the time the portions were just barely enough, and sometimes it seemed like there wasn’t quite enough for everyone. Nevertheless, the safari itself was a unique experience and one that I would still highly recommend. 🦁🌿