Reviews
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Email Kim M | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour exceeded our expectations. This was a trip of a lifetime!
If I could rate Adam higher than a 5/5, I would. We were a group of 4 ranging in ages 9-70. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable during our entire tour. Adam was extremely passionate, authentic, knowledgeable, and patient. Especially when it came to my 9 year old daughter asking so many questions. He always had a huge smile. We were able to see the big 5.
We toured Arusha and the Cultural Heritage Centre (African Art Gallery) before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangrire National Park and the Serengeti. Each day was better than the pervious. The tour van was very comfortable and the food was delicious. We had a few dietary restrictions that were accommodated. Adam became one of the family during our trip. We were very sad to leave at the end of the trip.
I would absolutely do this tour again if given the chance and would HIGHLY recommend Lovebird Safaris.
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Email Rebecca | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adam was cheerful, knowledgeable and respectful of all of our needs.
Adam had the entire trip planned from pickup at the airport, checking us into our hotels/camps, planning side trips and all our meals including our special dietary needs.
He was so easy to talk to and loved having the kids around. The parks were like a second home to him so we were able to see every animal either roaming or at rest. We could tell how much he respected his environment and the well-being of the animals that live there.
Adam, you and your lovely wife are awesome.
Email Stan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Travel Experience EVER!
My wife and I went on safari with Adam (Director of Lovebird Safaris) in February 2020. For us, it was the experience of a lifetime due in large part to Adam. Adam's experience, his love of Tanzania, and his commitment to providing us exceptional service exceeded our expectations. Our journey took us through the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and Ngorongoro Crater / Conservation Area. We left Tanzania totally fulfilled with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you Adam Mlay!
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Email Kamal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience Count - wow Safari
Wow trip - trip of a lifetime. My son who went earlier was very impressed with Adam, Called him and he organized the trip from A to Z. Six days of awe. Exceeded my expectation. Great lodging and safari. Adam experience, charm and hospitality is worth it. Considering another trip.
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Email Stefan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
LovebirdSafaris is an amazing tour operator who will explore with you the best of Tanzanias wildlife
In August 2023 we spent 5 days with Adam, the owner of Lovebird Safaris, to go to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongro Crater.
Adam is the most kind and likable person and he has the unique ability to show you that exploring wildlife is not about rushing from sight to sight, but rather to be still and patient and wait for something to happen.
I don't know how he did it, but he always put his car in a spot where something breathtaking was happening, we just had to wait long enough. We had a family of elephants surrounding the car, a cheetah leaving it´s vista point running across the road right in front of us or Mama Elephant feeding her little baby. He always put us in the perfect spot to take amazing photos, even though we only used our mobile phone´s cameras.
One of the most extraordinary things was the picknick under a tree and using the toilet watching (or being watched?) by giraffes... And in the first days we already managed to see the Big Five, although the rhino was only a very small dot in the binoculars because it was so far away... Adam told us a lot about Tanzania, it´s people and culture and he even told us a Tanzanian song!
In just a few weeks we will visit Tanzania again, going to the Serengeti again and also to Tarangire and Arusha National Park. We will travel with Adam and this time we booked directly with him because his services last year were outstanding and we wanted to make sure that we spend as much time as possible with him, also meeting his wife and his other tour guides.
We cannot recommend Adam and Lovebird Safaris highly enough and we encourage everyone who wants to experience Tanzania and it's wildlife at it´s best to seek out the services of Adam and his team at Lovebird Safaris!
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Email Alexander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service and an unforgettable trip thanks to Adam and Lovebird
We had an incredible experience with our guide, Adam. From the start, it was clear he has a deep passion for animals and their wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, he still approaches every trip with fresh enthusiasm and genuine care.
Adam was not only highly knowledgeable about the animals and local culture but also curious and thoughtful, always eager to find answers to our questions. We saw animals in action and learned so much thanks to his insight and storytelling. We learned sometimes the best thing to do was be patient and watch the animals and unique moments revealed themselves.
His hospitality made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout our trip, and we couldn't ask for anything different.
Went to Serengeti north, central and Ngorogoro crater.
Email Eashan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with great tour guide and lots of wildlife
We had an incredible experience with Adam. He made sure all the logistics were set across food, lodges, and travel, and his compassion for the wildlife was abundantly clear. We were able to see amazing views of Tarangire, Serengeti, the crater - giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, hippos, and dozens of kinds of birds. We also had the chance to visit a Masai village.
Adam explained very well about the wildlife and scenery and we also learned a lot about Tanzanian culture. His intricate experience made for an unforgettable trip and we made a new friend in Adam as well.
Email Foxx L. Murphy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced, Professional, Insightful
Exceeded expectations. I have never been to Africa before and had no idea what to expect. I was blown away. I can't quite even put it into words you would just have to see for yourself. Our guide, Adam, was clearly very experienced... He could see an animal from miles away! I would strongly recommend this safari to anyone and found it to be an unbelievable experience.
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Email Mert Demiray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect care, personal attention, wonderful people
We travelled to Tanzania at the end of August 2026 as a group of seven — five adults and two children, aged 8 and 10 — and had an unforgettable safari with LoveBird Safaris.
What made the experience so special was not only Tanzania itself, but the very personal way Adam Mlay, the owner of LoveBird Safaris, took care of us throughout the journey. Adam was much more than our guide and driver. He was our host, organiser, problem-solver and, by the end of the trip, someone we felt genuinely connected to.
The organisation and quality of the trip were excellent. The camps and tents were very comfortable and carefully selected, and the safari vehicle was spacious, comfortable and very well suited to the long days of game viewing. Everything worked smoothly, but at the same time the trip never felt overly organised or rigid. Adam was always there, answering our endless questions, adapting to what we wanted to do and somehow making things happen.
One morning captures this perfectly. The rest of our group preferred to sleep, but I wanted to experience the Serengeti very early in the morning. Adam was perfectly happy to take me out for a 6:00 am safari, just the two of us. That morning we spotted a magnificent male leopard and spent a long time quietly observing him. It became one of my favourite memories of the entire trip. There was no rush to move on or stick to a predetermined programme — Adam understood that sometimes the best safari experience is simply to stay, watch and enjoy the moment.
His attention to individual needs was equally impressive. I am vegan, and throughout the trip Adam made sure that I was properly taken care of and always had good food available. He was also wonderful with the two children — patient, friendly and engaging — which made a big difference when travelling as a mixed group of adults and kids.
Something else we particularly appreciated was the respect Adam showed towards the people working with him. He always gave credit to his staff and made a point of introducing them to us individually. It may seem like a small detail, but it said a lot about the way he runs his company and treats people.
Our final evening was perhaps the perfect ending. We had a 5:00 am flight, which meant leaving for the airport around 2:30 am. Instead of simply letting us spend an uncomfortable few hours waiting, Adam arranged a beautiful colonial-style villa with a spacious garden where we could have dinner, relax and get some proper sleep before heading to the airport.
That evening felt less like the end of an organised tour and more like the last evening of a journey among friends. We had dinner together, laughed, exchanged memories from the week, danced to a Tanzanian song, and Adam surprised us with presents. A few hours later, he was still there making sure we reached the airport for our early flight.
Tanzania gave us extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and memories, but Adam gave the journey its personal character. His professionalism, flexibility, kindness and genuine care were present from beginning to end.
If you are looking for a highly professional safari with a strong personal touch rather than simply being another group on a standard itinerary, LoveBird Safaris and Adam Mlay are an excellent choice.
Thank you, Adam, for an unforgettable week in Tanzania — and especially for that early morning in the Serengeti.
