50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nyiko is the best driver ever!
We had a private pick up from Johannesburg to Safari Moon Lodge. Nyiko make the journey so short by keeping us all entertained. Thank you
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This operator is really intentional, supportive and has a strong sense of care plus value for money
The experience was splendid, from the travel means to our destination, the accommodation and meals were carefully selected which gave me a wholesome experience
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
I really enjoyed Epicurus' kind guide throughout the whole journey, thanks a lot to Stanley.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good Safari But Issues!
My wife and I are seniors and booked the “6-day Sopa Lodges 4x4 Jeep Shared Tour By Tall Masai” almost a year in advance. There were definitely positives: the game drives were excellent, and our guide Joseph — a Maasai who grew up near the parks — knew the area and wildlife extremely well and made sure we had good viewing time each day. We also met many friendly travelers who joined us. Most were low budget campers staying in tents or small huts, and they seemed satisfied with the safari they purchased.
However, the organization didn’t match what we expected. After paying the deposit, many of my emails went unanswered, and communication was vague. Approximately 60 days before the safari, I suddenly received several WhatsApp messages within an hour insisting that the remaining balance be paid immediately. Even though I had asked a couple of times prior for a balance due date, it was never provided. The timing was inconvenient — I was watching the World Cup with friends and had to leave to handle the payment.
I interpreted the term “shared safari” to mean a single group traveling together and staying in the same accommodations with a guide. This was not the case. Travelers joined and left constantly and stayed at different locations. This resulted in a lot of time spent picking up and dropping off people. On the first day we were picked up at 6:30am but didn’t leave Nairobi until around 9am. The group changed almost daily, and each day involved long hours in the vehicle. My wife and I didn’t join the group on Day 2 because we still had jet lag and Day 1 was 13 hours of travel, which was exhausting.
The biggest issue was a change in accommodation at Lake Nakuru. The 3 hotels listed were a big selling point for us to purchase this safari. We looked them up on-line and they were amazing. Our invoice listed Lake Nakuru Lodge inside the reserve, but we were moved to a hotel in town about 20 miles away. The hotel room itself was adequate, but it was nothing like what we expected and paid for. This reduced the quality of the experience and required extra driving. We were not told about the change until we arrived at the hotel, and we were not happy.
Overall, the wildlife experience and Joseph’s guiding were excellent, but the logistics, communication, and accommodation changes did not match what was advertised. Travelers booking a shared safari should be aware that the group may change daily and that everyone may be staying at different locations. We did not finish the trip with any of the people we started with.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Competent
Did the machame route with a private group of 3. There was lots of food and I felt very safe with the group. Would recommend.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptional safari in Tanzania
We chose Langa Africa Safari for our honeymoon and had an absolutely incredible experience. From beginning to end, we were impressed by the quality of the organization, while also having the flexibility to adapt the itinerary to our preferences.
We were fortunate enough to explore Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Central Serengeti, and the Northern Serengeti, as well as visit a traditional Maasai village—a fascinating experience that offered a glimpse into another side of Tanzania. We also witnessed the Great Migration and the crossing of the Mara River, a truly breathtaking spectacle.
What particularly struck us during this safari was the close proximity to the animals. Being able to observe them so closely in their natural habitat is an incredible experience. We were even lucky enough to see the Big Five!
A large part of the trip's success is thanks to Richard, our guide, who was fantastic. His experience and knowledge of the parks allowed him to know exactly where to go and, most importantly, to take the time to fully appreciate the wildlife. He is also warm, attentive, and always ready to listen, with a genuine respect for nature and animals. He speaks perfect French, which made our stay even more enjoyable.
We particularly appreciated his flexibility throughout the trip. It truly felt like we were having a safari tailored to our preferences rather than following a predetermined itinerary.
The accommodations we chose were also beautiful and of high quality.
Finally, Richard had planned a special touch for our honeymoon, which was a wonderful surprise and the perfect ending to our trip.
A huge thank you to Richard and the entire Langa Africa Safari team for this magnificent discovery of Tanzania. We leave with incredible memories and sincerely recommend this agency to anyone who wants to experience an authentic, well-organized safari tailored to their desires.
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CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very smooth service and excellent communication
Very easy to book, well communicated via Whatsapp, and a very east transfer to Krueger with Rudzani. Highly recommend!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience with the Great Migration!!
Looking for a reliable tour operator to take you on a once in a lifetime adventure can be quite overwhelming.
When searching for a tour operator to take us on a safari to witness the Big Five and the Great Migration, Pumba Reisen immediately stood out in comparison to the competition with their attention to detail, flexibility and expert advise in planning my bucket list adventure!
When everyone is different and has their own list on what they expect from their safari experience, having a tour operator that makes a customized itinerary based on your requirements and budget makes all the difference.
Pumba Reisen went above and beyond in this regard. We were in touch with William Laizer, the founder of Pumba Reisen, and found it very easy to communicate with him while planning our tour.
He was able to put our minds at ease and walk us through the whole planning phase with his expertise. We booked a 2 week trip which included visiting Northern Serengeti for the Great Migration, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park followed by a stay in Zanzibar, the perfect balance to a trip in Tanzania!
The selection of accommodations and the food was simply excellent and often exceeded our expectations!
Even our guide Mr. Ammar was highly skilled and knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions not only about the wildlife, but even about the local tribes and life in Tanzania with ease. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a successful safari and got to witness the Great Migration, the Big Five and more by constantly being in touch with other guides on the radio to find out the best viewing spots to take us to!
In Zanzibar too, we were put up in an excellent property right by the beach, offering amazing views of the Indian Ocean.
We would highly recommend Pumba Reisen to anyone looking at planning a safari adventure. Thank you William and team for making this a truly memorable experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Tanzanian Travel Experience...shop local!
I highly recommend Ally and Enzi Safaris. Ally helped me plan a Kilimanjaro trek for four of us, followed by the Serengeti and Zanzibar for our full group of 15 — so he survived a LOT of logistics, questions, changes, and personalities.
Ally was responsive, flexible, patient, and a great partner throughout, and his team was fantastic — knowledgeable, warm, professional, and committed to giving us an amazing experience.
We saw the wildebeest migration shortly after arriving in the Serengeti — talk about starting with a bang! A once-in-a-lifetime moment, and the safari just kept delivering from there.
I also love that Enzi is a locally owned Tanzanian company, operated by Ally and his wife. An incredible experience while supporting local? Yes, please.
Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Zanzibar — Enzi made it happen. I’d travel with them again in a heartbeat. Given the amount of travel I plan, Ally should probably consider that a warning. 😂
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime made simple
I wanted to celebrate my 50th in style by going on a safari in South Africa. Not knowing where to start, I was lucky to find African Family Safaris who made everything so easy. Nothing was left to chance and the trip worked like clockwork. The animals made the trip perfect, but I couldn't have seen them all without the help of African Family Safaris