Our Professional team
Kingfisher Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA & BRELA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Isaac | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five days, exceptional sightings: a 15-minute Mara crossing, 3 leopards and 6 rhinos
Our five-day September safari with Kingfisher covered a day and a half in the northern Serengeti for the Mara River crossings, a day in the central Serengeti, and half days in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. For anyone comparing operators, here is what set them apart.
Planning and price: Aneth worked with us on budget through half a dozen versions of the itinerary and delivered a great price that still included a bush flight to Kogatende. Payments went through Pesapal online, which made paying a small Arusha operator from abroad straightforward.
Itinerary: operators usually recommend three or more days in the north to be confident of seeing a crossing. We had a day and a half and still watched one run for more than 15 minutes. Flying in meant we didn't lose a day to the drive north, and a guide who knew where to wait did the rest.
Guide: Amiri is the reason our sightings list reads the way it does—three leopards (two in trees, one on the ground), a cheetah with three cubs, a serval, and six black rhinos in half a day in the crater. We also saw a lioness chase a wildebeest, another feeding on a fresh warthog kill, and three lions on a buffalo carcass, alongside the elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, flamingos and crowned cranes you'd expect. Tarangire added more elephants and good birding.
Vehicle and lodges: the 4x4 was well maintained and air-conditioned, a real advantage on long, dusty drives. The accommodations were comfortable throughout.
Who it suits: travelers who want a tailored, well-priced itinerary from a small local team. We would book with them again.
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Email Anthony | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Kingfisher—we saw the Big Five, incredible hunting action, and had a great time!
Amazing safari with Kingfisher! Communication was clear and prompt from the beginning, and the team was reliable, professional, and attentive throughout the trip. The service was excellent, and the experience offered great value for money. We saw the Big Five, witnessed incredible hunting action, and enjoyed a well-organized tour led by an exceptional guide. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!
