CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amboseli Adventure!
Outstanding service by Enkarewa in arranging my 3-night Safari to Amboseli National Park.
Nelly and the Enkarewa Team took care of everything. From hotel pick ups, flights and selection of an excellent lodge (Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli). They were very responsive to my various requests and email inquiries.
The price was incredibly competitive and I was happy to be able to support a Female owned Kenyan safari business which delivers first class service.
This was the third Safari I have booked through Enkarewa and I have booked a fourth in July 2024 in Masai Mara National Park.
Highly recommended!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Number one Safari Company!
We have just finished our 4 day 3 night Safari with Serengeti smile & what an experience it was.
I started researching safari companies for our honeymoon months ago and felt quite overwhelmed as there is so many. It's difficult to choose even from reading reviews. When I came across Serengeti smile, I immediately got a response from Albert the owner and felt reassured. Albert was so prompt with his replies usually replying in a matter of hours. He was so helpful with other tips such as visas & suggesting accommodation in Arusha. We got to meet him the morning of our safari and he was so lovely and genuinely thankful for our custom. He also organised the balloon ride for us over the Serengeti which again made things so easy for us.
It's hard for us to put into words what we thought of the Safari. It was everything we wished for and more. Libe was our guide & driver and he was the perfect mix of fun & chilled. He was such easy company and made our Safari ten times better. I was genuinely so sad saying goodbye to him yesterday which shows the impact he had on our honeymoon. Nothing was ever too much for him and he was so easy going & kind.
The accomodation and food in the places Serengeti smile use was amazing. We didn't have any real expectations for the food but Kankari lodge was like a 5 star restaurant with 4 course dinner and beautiful rooms.
Serengeti smile are very competitive with their prices. My only recommendation is to please book your Safari with Serengeti smile. I will be recommending them to everyone and Tanzania as a country to visit.
P.S. Ask for Libe to be your guide if possible
Number one guide in the number one Safari Company!
Thank you
Éadaoin & Fergal (Ireland)
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company that does everything tonmake the customer happy
We had a great experience, from the communication before the safari, the advise what to do and not to do, to the safari itself.
We had great knowledgeable drivers, they were nice and had very good communication skills while also staying professional. The camps and lodges selected were great overall, some better then the others of course. I would book again with Shanjoy if I go on another safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time and great value for money!
Everyone was very helpful and kind, accomodation was very nice and your was amazing. Really good value for money when you get transport, food, multiple safaris and great accom!
Our guide was great, Ivan’s ?( not sure how to spell his name, pronounced ee-vans) was great and very well knowledged. Would definitely recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and professional.
On time. Comfortable. On the way there it was great to get 15 minute break at the KFC in the middle of nowhere. On the way back the drucer surveyed the passengers to see if we wanted to stop or not, then followed direction. He was genuinely interested in all of us getting to the airport on time. Thankyou.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable 4 day safari with Bashir
4 day fly-in fly-out tour from zanzibar, all organized by wakanda tours. They arranged pick up from the hotel to the airport in the morning for the direct flight to seronera airstrip. Our guide Bashir was there waiting for us and we immediately decided on the game drive in the Serengeti park. On the first day we focused on predators, and we immediately spotted a leopard and some cheetahs. We spent the night at the sound of silence lodge which is one of the best in the park, attentive service and fantastic tents with zebras and antelopes sleeping just outside. On the second day we visited the western part of the park and followed the great migration of wildebeest and zebras, as well as many other animals. On the third day we left for the ngorongoro crater, where in addition to lions and elephants we managed to spot the black rhino, we spent the night at the tloma lodge, a beautiful resort in the middle of the jungle. On the last day we headed to Tarangire park in search of elephants. After having lunch in the jeep surrounded by a very large herd we were lucky enough to spot a leopard near the river. From here we headed to Arusha airport for the flight back to Zanzibar. The tour was very well organized by Wakanda Tours and Safaris and our guide Bashir was perfect, always doing his utmost to make us appreciate every aspect of the safari. KARIBU
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Blue Zebra Safaris is an outstanding destination management best creating unforgettable safari experiences. Their expertly crafted itineraries and experienced tour operators offer an authentic journey into Africa's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Their service and attention to detail made my trip unique and stress-free. It was my first time into safaris and Blue Zebra Safaris ensured a high-quality adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the best of African safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and friendly
On time , comfortable ride and friendly drivers , overall great experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4-day safari in Tanzania!
We booked a 4-day safari with Safari360 covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. From start to end, everything was perfectly planned through. Our guide Bakari did a remarkable job throughout the trip and was able to show us a wide range of animals, including the big 5 and many more. He was very organized and planned in sufficient time for breaks - I was especially worried about the toilet situation but there were many breaks and modern facilities! The whole trip was very entertaining and we had a great time. We can only recommend using Safari360 and Bakari especially for a multi-day Safari in the beautiful Tanzania!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
LION KING – HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
My wife and I decided that we should book a special holiday as part of our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations. We settled on an African safari in Tanzania and visited a local travel agency. They were helpful but, as they had to consult their African specialists who in turn had to contact their associates in Tanzania, rather slow in coming up with an itinerary. We knew such a trip would be costly but, looking at the price of the itinerary proposed, it was way more expensive than we had anticipated.
Time for plan B – why not book direct? After looking at Tripadvisor, I emailed three Tanzanian Safari companies which had received excellent reviews. Jovitha from Lion King was first to respond and, after a few email exchanges, she came up with a perfect itinerary at a saving of around 33% compared to our UK quote.
And it was perfect! From being collected at Kilimanjaro Airport to being taken to our hotel in Zanzibar 11 days later, the whole trip was beautifully organised. We were thrilled to meet Jovitha on our first day in Arusha and the following morning, Enock was waiting for us at reception.
Enock was to be our driver, guide and good friend for the next nine days and what a remarkable young man he is – only 25 but he has been a safari guide for six years. Always with a smile, nothing was too much trouble and his only concern was the comfort, safety and enjoyment of his two elderly charges – so much so, that he is now our ‘official’ Tanzanian grandson! He made sure that we saw the big five, the photographers’ nine, the ugly five! He made an end of the day detour so that we could see a leopard close up, we saw a successful cheetah hunt and lost count of the number of lions. Thank you Enock, my friend – every good wish to you for your future.
All the safari lodges selected were first class – very comfortable, friendly staff and delicious food. It’s a real thrill to have elephants, bison, wildebeest etc within feet of your permanent tented bedroom. Worthy of particular mention is the Nyota Luxury Camp in the Serengeti (see my separate review) which is actually owned by Lion King. The staff here are super friendly and when we had to say goodbye after four days, we really didn’t want to leave.
If you are worried about booking directly with a Tanzanian company, don’t be! Lion King is a really well-run company which I unreservedly recommend. If you are thinking of a safari in Tanzania, send them an email – you won’t regret it.
