NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator that ensured a flawless safari
We selected Kilipath for a 3-day (privat) safari for two persons. Filex coordinated the tour and acted as first point of contact. He offered various options for us to choose from. The option we eventually selected was perfect for us, a 3-day safari accross Serengeti and Ngorongoro (midrange).
Once we arrived at the Serengeti Seronera airport, our guide Jusuf was waiting for us. We were lucky with Jusuf. Besides being a knowledgable and experienced guide he was also a great person to travel with. Since we were only a team of two having a great guide was big plus. We enjoyed the tour a lot.
What you should know is that tour operators and tour guides typically work independently. Tour guides are selected and hired by tour operators. While the operator is essential for the commercial and logistic aspects as well as the selection of the right guide, the tour guide is essential for the experience of the tour. In our case, were lucky with both.
MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized with great and passionate employees
Solomon is hands down the best tour guide you can find in Kenya. From the moment we met, it was clear how passionate he is about his job. He goes above and beyond to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. He knows all the best spots to see wildlife, and his enthusiasm is contagious. If you want a tour that exceeds all your expectations, book with Solomon. Trust me, you won’t find a better guide anywhere.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Compass Odyssey was so wonderful to work with throughout all the phases of our safari planning.
From the first email communication, Compass Odyssey made planning our dream trip to South Africa seamless and stress-free. Darren took our list of "must-do's" and created an itinerary that not only met, but exceeded our expectations. During the planning phases of our trip, we received updates, sample itineraries including detailed information about local activities we could participate in, and helpful details that allowed us to tailor our trip to make our dreams come true. We were even provided updates on the weather! Every "t" was crossed and every "i" was dotted by Darren and his team so we knew exactly what to expect from the moment we arrived. We had the most amazingly knowledgeable guides at every destination along the way. They all made us feel like family and took such good care of us throughout our journey. They worked so hard to make our experience that much more meaningful. The accommodations selected for us in each of the four countries we visited were very well appointed, spotlessly clean, and each unique in their own way. The safari lodges in Kruger (Senalala Safari Lodge) and Botswana (Chobe River Lodge) were especially lovely. I could not be happier or more satisfied with the work Darren and the entire Compass Odyssey crew put in to make our trip a massive success. We will cherish the memories, experiences, and photos we collected throughout our trip. I would, without reservation, recommend using Compass Odyssey to help make your safari dreams come true. From beginning to end, our experience with Compass Odyssey was simply amazing.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well-equipped 4x4, very supportive and trustworthy rental company!
We rented a car for our 2-weeks road trip and couldn’t have wished for a better rental experience. Ant is very supportive in everything you might need. The car is fully equipped with high quality camping gear - we missed nothing. Huge recommendation and would definitely rent there again!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and Fun
We had such a great experience with Telly! We traveled with our 2 teens and did the day hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater. Emmanuel our guide was so well educated and passionate about the mountain. He was able to teach us about the animals and the way of life of the people who live there. Our driver was awesome as well! He kept us laughing the entire way. 100% would recommend for cost, communication, and reliability alone, but it was the warm people that really took the show.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great time with kipok africa adventures!
We went on a 8 day safari tour with kipok africa adventures and had a great time. Communication with the Manager Amani was uncomplicated.
Our guide and driver Elias was awesome and such a nice person with very good knowledge of land, people and of course wildlife.
We had a great chef travelling with us and enjoyed his meals every day.
We would choose kipok africa adventures again for our next trip to Tanzania.
It was very well worth the money we payed.
Thank you kipok for a unforgettable time in Tanzania :) Asante san!
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wildly good time
Fantastic camping experience in the Okavango Delta. Great communications online, picked up on time, a very knowledgeable and clever wildlife guide/tracker (Matt), beautiful camp set-up, lovely support staff and great food. We enjoyed our trip immensely.
IN
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One Of The Best Tourist Operator
I recently went on a 4-day safari tour with African Flower Adventure and it was an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, their service was top-notch. They provided excellent accommodation the night before the tour started, ensuring we were well-rested and ready for the adventure.
The safari itself was incredible. The guides were knowledgeable and passionate, making every moment exciting and informative. The safari vehicle was comfortable and well-equipped with all the necessary facilities, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Additionally, the food provided throughout the tour was delicious and plentiful.
One of the standout features was the free pickup service, which added a layer of convenience and ease to the entire experience. I highly recommend African Flower Adventure for anyone looking to embark on an amazing safari tour. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing a great experience truly set them apart!
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Glad!
We had the best time on our 3 days safari to Serengeti. First of all our guide Ali 's knowladge about animals and environment was very useful. All Dancing Simba team is working only for your good. The only suggestion might be about their cars, due to environment, cars wear down quickly and may need to re-new them.
We stayed in Matawi Tent and Serengeti Lodge, also these facilities are very clean with the best crew.
Very happy to joined this adventure with Dancing Simba.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Colours Africa
My husband and I traveled from the US to Africa for an African safari vacation in June 2024 and used Colours of Africa -- and it wound up being the trip of a lifetime. They customized our entire trip to suit what we wanted to do on our vacation which was amazing.
After the long journey from North Carolina to Tanzania we were exhausted and Colours of Africa showed up right at the airport to whisk us away. They handled EVERY single component of our trip, with drivers taking us to and from airports and amazing tour guides. We chose to do the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar and did the luxury hotel package (Melias and Four Seasons).
Our tour guide in the Serengeti (Kindu) was absolutely amazing. We were on a private tour bus the entire trip just the two of us vs. if you book with the hotels directly who have 15-20 people on full safari trucks the same size. The amazing thing about this is we could tell Kindu what we wanted to see and he would take us to those animals. We saw all of the big 5. He was so kind and fun to tour with always early waiting for us. He's been a tour guide for a long time unlike a lot of the younger drivers in the Serengeti and clearly knew exactly where to go to find the animals. We were also always parked front and center a stones throw away from the animals so had the BEST viewing point. He was a 10 out of 10 driver - highly recommend!
The Serengeti was truly magical and one of the neatest places we've ever seen and my hubby and I have traveled internationally a ton (Maldivees, Qatar, Hawaii, Turks, Australia, etc.) Definitey the highlight of our trip! We saw a cheetah kill on our last day and plenty of lions, hippos, wildebeests and zebras.
The Ngorongoro Crater was a bit of a hike in the vehicle (I believe it was a four hour ride?) but truly amazing to see how the Masai tribes live on the journey.
The Grand Melia was the most beautiful hotel we've ever seen - note they do not have air conditioning. It was fine, though, as we got in later in the day, and it's chilly at night. Take lots of pics if you stay there as you'll want those amazing memories from those hotel views into the crater.
If we skipped any of the trip it probably would've been Zanzibar. You can't use the beaches at all as the hotel's beach is public and its completely full of locals hounding you the entire time. You can't sit on a towel ever for 10 seconds because they won't go away. We opted for this third leg of the trip as we wanted some beach relaxation at the end, but I prob would've chosen a different last leg. Prob not another safari as we saw enough animals in the first two stops and were ready for a relaxing way to end the trip...
A few minor hiccops we had, which is common on long journeys, was our luggage was lost by the airline when we arrived on day 1. Our tour guide instantly pivoted and took us to local shops to buy some clothes and socks and whatever we needed to make it through the first day. Colours of Africa picked up our luggage the next day and brought it to the airstrip in the Serengeti so we had clothes the next morning without batting an eye. When we checked out of our Zanzibar hotel the hotel tried to charge us for food even though we bought an all-inclusive package and Colours instantly took care of that too an the hotel wiped away the charges for them even though they wouldn't for us. That hotel also gave us a lower level room than we booked and same Colours instantly called and got our room changed and upgraded when we called and let them know - they went above an beyond for EVERYTHING!!!!! They were completely on it and made it the trip of a lifetime.
Tips for anyone taking this trip: Definitely pack two days of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost like ours was. You need a good bug spray as the testes flies are bad. Go for a luxury hotel if you can afford it as it will make a difference in your trip!
I would recommend Colours of Africa to anyone traveling on a safari trip - they are truly 10 out of 10, legit, honest, kind, hardworking people! They will go above and beyond to meet every ask that you have. Thank you for an AMAZING trip Colours Africa! We hope to come back again with our kids one day!