20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional customer service from start to finish.
We have just finished a 3 day safari in the Serengeti, as part of our honeymoon, organised by Dancing Simba Safari. All I can say is that it was exceptional and far exceeded our expectations.
I was nervous about booking through a company I had found on a comparison website, however our contact from Day 1 (Brenda) was on hand to support with our booking and answer all of our queries, round the clock. She tailored a package to meet our budget, expectations and requirements. Brenda organised everything from our transfer to leaving our hotel in Zanzibar to our transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for our international flight.
We flew from Zanzibar to Serona (via Arusha) seamlessly (the second flight had great views in a 15 seater plane), where we met our guide (Bulldozer). With over a decade of experience, he stayed with us and expertly guided us through out our 3 day private safari experience. He tailored our safari to what we wanted to do. We seen every key animal there was to see (apart from one), which on a really short safari is testament to the skill of the guide. We have thousands of photos that will last a life time.
Due to our short trip, we spent most of the time on the game drives. That said, the accommodation that you choose is important. Where possible, I would recommend a camp inside the national park, they range in price and quality drastically. Our favourite was The Escarpment Luxury Camp - it was exceptional. It can feel scary at night (the camps are in the midst of the park where the animals roam, so important to have somewhere you feel comfortable).
On our return to Arusha, we swung by the Dancing Simba office to meet the owner (that we had heard so much about).
An exceptional experience that is highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sam is held in the highest esteem by his guiding competitors for a reason - he is simply among best
Sam is widely respected in the industry with very good reason - he is an excellent guide and tracker, and courteous and knowledgable with his clients. He runs an excellent efficient company and his crews are all top class
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect safari experience in Tanzania
We met a great migration in Serengeti NP and got up close to the elephants and lions in Ngrongro crater. Jarome was very professional and responsive in communicating the safari itinerary.Stanley has a lot of experience in finding animals and the chef Buga finishes a good job of arranging the daily meals.We got the perfect safari at a reasonable price with Meru.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's super cool. The guide is very experienced, can always predict the direction of the animal
We are a private customized itinerary for four people. The schedule is very reasonable and time management is excellent. The guide always finds the best Angle to show us the animals. The guide is very good at communication, warm-hearted, kind and patient. It is a very cost-effective choice.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4D/3N Gorilla Trekking + Lake Mburo
We did 4 days Tour with Equator, Gorilla Trekking and Lake Mburo and were super satisfied with the trip!
Derrick Wadria was the perfect guide, funny, knowledgeable and very flexible to meet our needs and schedule.
He had always a smile on his face and this made our trip unforgettable. He also bought bananas and pineapple from the local vendors for us to try and they were delicious.
The meals were always tasty, the quantity was adequate and the places we slept in were really charming.
The setting of the tents in Bwindi was really magic and we loved the night fireplace and the garden around them.
The tent in Lake Mburo was amazing, unfortunately we only slept 1 night there - but the view above the savanna was breathtaking.
Also the management was very accommodating and reassuring as we had to adapt the standard itinerary to our afternoon flight.
Only con was the car, we didn’t get the typical safari jeep but a tourist van - it was okayish but the front seats were staying right above the engine and sometimes it was too warm - plus the windows were smaller.
Plus, please include in the list of what to bring the gloves for gorilla trekking - it was not nice to unexpectedly pay 10$ for a set of gloves.
If we ever come back to Uganda we will definitely book again with Home to Africa and possibly Derrick as guide :)
Thank you!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience. Well organized, excellent guide, very comfortable van.
We were a group of 8 people (2 families) and we did Soweto and Pretoria all day tour. Everything was perfectly organized, our guide named Sello was fantastic, very prepared but also funny, he was able to make our day really enjoyable. We all appreciated very much the experience in Soweto, especially the visit to the kids school! It had been memorable!!
JE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour!
We had the MOST amazing safari with Spirit of Kenya. Best trip and experience we have ever done and it exceeded our expectations! Dominic our guide was amazing, he was so kind and helpful and such a lovely guy to spend our week with. We feel very lucky to have had him as a guide and he really made our experience all the better, we got to see the big 5 along with some other amazing animals!
All of our accommodation was perfect, the food was amazing and we could not simply fault anything about our trip. Jorge who we have been in contact with since we booked the trip has also been amazing too, so helpful and great at communicating. The whole trip was so well organised and we could not thank Dominic, Jorge and Spirit of Kenya enough for such a fabulous week!
We would highly recommend Sprit of Kenya and we will be definitely booking our next safari with them again in the future!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
Antonio provided an exceptional experience during our Safari. From the very beginning, when we started discussing our family package, he was incredibly attentive and fair, ensuring that all our needs were met. His careful and experienced driving made the journey from Nairobi to Maasai Mara smooth and enjoyable.
The services included in the package, such as camping tents, meals, and the balloon ride, were outstanding, delivered by a highly professional and caring staff. Antonio’s deep knowledge of the Maasai Mara and his connections within the community were evident—he was able to guide us to see all of the Big Five and many other amazing animals in just three game drives.
Antonio also found a perfect spot in the middle of the savanna for a memorable afternoon lunch. As someone who has lived in Kenya for the past year, I can confidently say that this is a top-tier service. We will undoubtedly book more safaris with Antonio in the future.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best team who made our trip an unforgettable one!!
Innocent, Fred and the team really made our trip & dream come true. Due to their care, kindness and expertise we were able to summit and have an unforgettable trip! When booking, please ask for these guys, you wont regret it. I really think the team you have make the trip and because of them we are already planning our return to Tanzania!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time with Goldfinch
We went into safari planning without any idea of how to select the right tour operator, and were fortunate to book our trip with Goldfinch Adventures. From the start, Deo was the most responsive out of the few tour companies we contacted. His personable and communicative style was very assuring especially since we were located halfway across the world. This was also a special trip for us and we were really spoiled by the choice of accomodations. They were all highly rated and made our safari experience so comfortable and luxurious.
Kudos to our driver and guide, Frank. Our short 5D/4N itinerary across three major parks meant long distances, occasionally on rough roads, and Frank kept us safe. He's a very skilled and careful driver, and knew the parks routes by heart. We saw so much wildlife including the Big 5, and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Goldfinch for a holiday we will never forget!