ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 15 day safari covering parks in the north east, central and south of Kenya
Best memories organised a super holiday with a 15 day safari and 6 days on the coast. Everything was very good in all of the parks even the medium level ones. Food was good and the people very friendly. Anthony was an excellent driver/guide and we literally saw everything from the big and and ugly five to kills and elephants mating.
Recommended
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing country, amazing people
We spent unforgettable two weeks in Tanzania with mountain (Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro, summited both) and safari (Serengeti and Ngorongoro) experiences. The people were unbelievably kind and friendly and always took care of us. We had almost perfect weather conditions and felt safe all the time.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Margaret
Wildlife more than I could imagine. Every 5 or 10minutes we were discovering new animals amazing
Meru Slopes gave us one of their best tour guide, Florian.
We’re 100% satisfied with our 10-day safari tour, the guide, the accommodations, the food, and the number of wildlife sightings we experienced through Mr. Florian’s expertise.
Our guide, Florian, spoke the code language of the other guides using short-wave radio to locate notable timely sightings and then buckled up because he’d drive quickly over dirt roads (the infamous African massage) to get to the location for a sporadic viewing of cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinoceros, and wildebeest crossing the Mara River for example. We witness the timely viewing with front row seating of a wildebeest eaten by a crocodile, ostriches matting, and lions matting on the endless prairie.
Our accommodations consisted of lodging and glamping. The lodges were like a protected compound, like a garden of Eden, often very different than the surroundings. You always felt safe and secure and comfortable, sometimes with very talented local entertainment. The glamping in the Serengeti was very comfortable, and there was excellent service and guards to protect you at night if wild animals showed up. One guard I spoke to carried a bow and razor-sharp arrows to deter persistent wildlife. No guns. The tents have modern comforts like running hot water, flush toilets, mosquito net beds, closets, chairs, and desks.
A wide variety of food, fruits, vegetables, and meats are locally grown and always fresh and delicious. You are always full and satisfied with three timely meals daily. Bottles of water, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine are provided. An open bar is always available in the evening.
We are delighted with the wildlife sightings since we saw the big five and many creatures we’ve never seen before. Florian was well-versed, giving us insights and knowledge about many flora, fauna, and tribal cultures. The Massai culture is the most interesting. We visited a several Massai villages greeted by very hospitable hosts. As I mentioned earlier, the local guides are collectively a brotherhood, a fraternity of guides who speak a code language only they understand on the radio to ensure you see wildlife that otherwise is hidden from the inexperienced viewer.
Our trip was a success from the beginning (late August) to the end (early September). The weather is comfortable, with very few bugs. Bring a jacket for cool nights at higher elevations. The timing was impeccable, and Florian's ability to circumvent any trouble we might have had with the vehicle was due to his forethought and timely vehicle maintenance. Each driver is responsible for their 4 x 4 Toyota 6- to 7-passenger vehicle featuring an extended luggage compartment and pop-up roof. We observed other guides having problems with flat tires, overheating, and poorly maintained diesel engines, but not our truck because Florian takes responsibility for ensuring that his vehicle is well-maintained before leaving the office.
The animals won’t bother spectators in the vehicle when viewing closeup. We only become prey when we exit the vehicle. I hope this helps.
CN
detailed and responsive
Nice safari trip led by Axis safari and our Kevin，good organization and super guidance on-site.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Very pleasantly surprised
14 wonderful days with Oreteti Tours! I, having never been in Africa or South America, was very paranoid about diseases, insects, and whatever else I had heard about. Turns out, early July in Tanzania is fabulous; 83 degrees F high each day, jacket cool each night, ZERO mosquitos, zero biting flies, amazing wildlife. I'm a bit of a birder, and Raymond (one of the drivers) had a local thick bird book (and experience) to help me ID about 55 new birds. I would recommend Joseph and Oreteti Tours without reservations... the days were long, but the accommodations were very good and we saw incredible amounts of wildlife.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengeti Smile rules 🙂
I spoke to Albert the owner at Serengeti Smile and he was able to arrange everything we needed without a problem . Communication with him was smooth and easy.
We did 6 days of the best safari ( + 3 days Zanzibar) ever and this was due to our guide Champion.He is full of skill, knowledge and character.
We've seen a lot of things and had a great time and fun .We couldn't ask for better guide ❤️.
This company is highly recommended and I'll choose them again
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengeti Smile Rocks!
My girlfriend and I wanted a special holiday and we chose a safari. We searched many companies and wisely chose Serengeti Smile. Speaking and arranging the trip with the boss Albert was easy and once we met our guide the magic really happened. Such knowledge, driving skill and enthusiasm - he was born for this job. Well done and bravo to our Champion!
We saw everything we wanted and more. A magical experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience touring with Africa Paradise Safari
We visited Kenya and Tanzania in August with Africa Paradise Safari in a group of 8 friends. I had an experience that exceeded my expectations. The trip was planned by an organizer of our group 5-6 months before the visit through emails with John Peter who had replied to our frequent questions patiently and was always willing to accommodate our requests. Our guide/driver Ken is very experienced and skillful in finding the best spots for viewing animals. We saw almost all animals we expected to see. The best part of the trip was being able to see wildebeest migration, having seen more than four separate river crossings in Masai Mara and Serengeti. I highly recommend touring with Africa Paradise Safari.
Please check out the videos I made during this trip in the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/@drhongjiang/videos
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilipath was incredibly flexible and went above and beyond to go be us a perfect safari experience.
Most incredible experience of my life! We did a 3 day safari and saw the Serengeti and Ngorongora Crater - we couldn’t believe the amount of animals we encountered in just 3 days! Our tour guide, Respick, was so knowledgeable on the different types of animals, also knew how to get up close to them while still feeling very safe. We saw lions, elephants, hippos, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and so much more! We are planning on doing another safari in the future and will make sure we book through Kilipath again. Be sure to ask for Respick, he made the experience so fun and unique! I even forgot my prescription sunglasses in the car and they went above and beyond to make sure they were returned to me. All of the accommodations were perfect and the Maasai visit was a beautiful cultural experience. Thanks again to the whole Kilipath team and our guide turned friend Respick!