FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best luxury safari experience in Tanzania!
We have chosen Zohar for our honeymoon safari in Tanzania in August 2024 and have been amazed all the time! It’s a local safari boutique who tried to differentiate themselves from large tour operators with a personalized touch and the best value for money.
First, when planning the trip, I really appreciated the reactivity of Jackline to give the best tips and create a custom itinerary for us. I compared several agencies and Zohar was actually cheaper for the same lodges.
Our guide Solomon was amazing. He has a lot of experience, knows the best places to avoid the crowd and spot the best animals. We were able to see all the big 5 just a few meters from the car. It was funny to see that some guides were actually following Salomon because of his ability to track the best animals. Besides, he knows so much about wildlife, and always have an answer despite my numerous questions.
One important criteria for us was comfort and Zohar did not miss it: recent Land Rover car for long travels, plenty of healthy snacks and water in the car, and a selection of luxury accommodations. We were very well treated in each lodge thanks to Zohar (best room, bottle of wine, etc.)
What we loved the most was bush lunch: while other tourists were eating sandwich for lunch, Zohar arranged hot cooked meal with each lodge. Solomon was able to set up a table and chairs in the bush to take a break in the parks, with sometimes views on animals. Even the coffee was prepared at this time!
We also received many gifts and small attentions from Zohar as it was our honeymoon. They were very caring, even checking if everything was all right when we were staying at Zanzibar after our safari.
Long story short: do not hesitate to choose this agency, it’s been the best trip of our life and we will choose them again for another safari in a few years.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MoAfrika Tours provided excellent service and a great experience for our group.
From the initial contact to the follow up communication, MoAfrika Tours was extremely responsive with prompt communication and excellent service on our Pilanesburg one day safari. The bus transportation was comfortable and they provided a trailer where our bags were securely stored for the day. The driver was a good tour guide on the way there and back. The rangers for our safari provided an excellent experience helping us notably see a cheetah, leopard, rhinos and lions. The lunch could have been provided with quicker service but the food was very good. It was a fine ending to our visit to Africa before boarding our flight home later that evening. Our group of 11 people highly recommend MoAfrika Tours to individuals and groups who are looking for an excellent tour company in South Africa.
NG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very very good and calm driver
It was a sweet experience, seeing the animals live and also seeing new faces was a nice one. Nyati Safari Camp 🏕 was also a nice place with their delicious 3 square meals 😋 was yummy.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized operator with extremely helpful and friendly guides.
Our Safari with Kima Safaris was all over the whole process perfect! Started with an easy and helpful planing and booking process with detailed information regarding every Lodge and park and additionally about further local information (money, tip, health care, etc). Upon arrival we were very lucky with Steven as our guide - he has a tremendous knowledge about wildlife, history, etc. in and of Tanzania and was always very open in communication with us. We loved to have dinner together with him whenever possible. He also organized spontaneous changes to the Safari plan according to our needs/wishes. We can not say a single negative word about the company or Steven as our guide.
NG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It's a very nice place to be, seeing those wild animals in their inhabitants is so unique.
I recommend strongly that you consider visiting.
And the driver, Mr Anthony is an excellent driver, smooth driving, friendly, easy to communicate with and very caring, he's make sure you're comfortable with your tour and your stay☺️. Kudos to him 👏.
And I won't forget to mention, Anita, Brandy and co. Lovely people ❤️. Hope they see this too👏👏
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! I give it full marks!
It was so great, a life experience! I saw so many animals, very close! The guide was Helman (or Herman), his eyes were really eight times the size, he was the first to spot the cheetah and rhino, and then other cars came one after another, haha, there were explanations along the way, he knew all the animals. It was great! I want to give it full marks!
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IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable, responsive and courteous. Strongly recommend
Wilson was a great person, very helpful and responsive. Helped plan the trip to perfection. The whole trip was efficiently managed and every effort was taken to make us comfortable.
They have vast knowledge of the area and we were also able to see the Migration very closely.
I would strongly recommend Maasai Mara Train for anyone looking for a great time
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Second Safari Just At Memorable As The First
When booking my July 2024 Botswana mobile safari with Kingfisher Safaris, I knew it would be great. I didn’t think it would rival my October 2021 mobile safari with the same operator, though. The guide, staff, and fantastic wildlife sightings made that trip incredibly memorable. Sometimes, things we do the second time are better and more valuable.
For the July 2024 trip, my 11-night itinerary included:
-Two nights at Discovery Bed & Breakfast in Maun
-Three nights in the Chobe National Park’s Mababe region
-Three nights in the Khwai Concession
-Three nights in the Moremi Game Reserve’s Xini area
Discovery had a friendly, community-oriented vibe. Communal meals were served in an open-air dining area, and I saw bushbabies both nights. My safari accommodation was a 3x3 dome tent with an ensuite bathroom. The camp staff was terrific, cooking fabulous meals and providing superior service.
I was rewarded with many, many wildlife sightings on safari. The most striking were serval, genet, lions at sunset, honey badgers, leopard with kill in a tree at sunrise, four-cheetah coalition at sunset, malachite kingfisher from a mokoro, giraffe tower at sunset, hyenas with pups in the den at sunset, and wild dogs hunting at sunset.
For me, the wild dog hunt highlights why Kingfisher excels as a Botswana mobile safari operator. The dogs were denning in Xini, but a lion attack forced them to mobilize. They hadn’t been seen in over a week in Moremi, we were told. Kingfisher guide Pilot, who has three-plus decades of experience, found the dogs stalking an impala. Two other guides arrived shortly after that. When the dogs gave pursuit, the impala skirted a large hill. The hill caused the vehicle track to split, with one road going left and the other right. Both other guides – one representing a prominent mobile safari operator and the second a luxury lodge – rushed to follow the chase. Pilot took the opposite track, going away from the action. It was a split-second decision, which may appear to be a poor choice for the novice. After rounding the hill, we had a private viewing of a large wild dog pack feeding on the impala at sunset! The other guides arrived about a half hour later, but it was virtually nightfall. Their guests saw dogs, but in virtual darkness. Later, Pilot said he saw one dog on the opposite side of the hill -- the way we went -- a sign the larger dog pack may attempt to drive the prey that way.
Like my 2021 safari with Kingfisher, I was lucky to see wild dogs in camp on this safari. During the night, there was a sudden bang and the bathroom section of my tent shook. Wild dog noises were heard all around. At sunrise, the pole supporting the bucket shower at the tent’s rear was knocked over. It was concluded that an impala attempting to outrun wild dogs may have struck the pole. The impala’s remains were meters away.
I found Kingfisher Safaris by happenstance years ago on a safari-centric message board. I’m grateful because trips with them have been my favorite holidays to date. Martin is incredibly prompt, and Pilot is a superior guide.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We experienced a safari tour for the first time. I was able to meet various animals, and my family was very happy. The guide gives us a valuable experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent experience with eta adventure
We had an unforgettable tour to amboseli and arusha with Eta adventure safaris. From start to end, their communication was clear and prompt. The guides were very friendly and you could tell that they are very passionate about their work. They were very knowledgeable about the areas we explored and overall their service was outstanding.
Time keeping was on point, the events just flowed smoothly and as planned thanks to the excellent planning by the Eta team.
The accomodation was excellent with beautiful rooms which had beautiful views, most especially the one in amboseli, which gave us a clear view of mt. Kilimanjaro.
My husband and I really enjoyed the experience we got from travelling with Eta and we will definitely be using them again.
I would advice anyone looking for a memorable adventure to choose Eta.
