50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to detail
We had an absolutely amazing time on our first safari all thanks to Rose. We enquired with a number of agents but Rose stood out, not only with her efficiency in replying but also her suggestions.
The whole vacation went smoothly and the ground agents ensured that our travel was seamless.
We stayed at Richard’s River camp and can not recommend it enough, we saw an abundance of wildlife and it truly was an incredible experience.
DE
perfect experience
The safari with Suricata was amazing and I'm grateful for their services. Before the safari, I received a proper briefing with Daniel where I could ask all my questions. The logistics work perfectly. Our guide in the parc, Athumani, knew his ways perfectly and brought us so close to many emails. He spoiled with a quiet and delicious picnic in the Parc. The accommodation was lovely with very nice stuff. After the safari, i had a debrief with Daniel who was really interested about my experiences. I can highly recommend to book with Suricata. As a solotraveller, I felt very mich taken care off. Asante!
ES
Luxury is about sharing the real wildlife experience
Tony Mobile Safari offers the real thing. Elephants visiting the campsite, spotting hidden baby lions, having the time to observe the behaviour of the animals….. a true lifetime experience thanks to our wonderful guide Mabuta Jackson, aka Jack.
His knowledge about tracks and wildlife made this 15-day safari an unforgettable experience.
The selection of parks, camp sites and activities were just perfect and made this a true luxury experience (if you don’t define safari luxury by fne wining&dining but by the incredible sightings we had). We will be back!!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
The guide was very professional, he offered us a very satisfying safari route where we were able to observe lots of different animals. I recommend this excursion, the guide is very friendly too.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are responsible and politely.
We have gone to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. All are amazing and unbelievable, the guide is nice, high quality with reasonable price!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Because the tour operators love their jobs so much, we had an outstanding time.
9-Day Private Safari (Moremi, Khwai, Savuti, Chobe)
Our 9-day private safari with Kalahari Marsh Safari was simply extraordinary, and we can highly recommend it! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations.
The main point of contact, Lucky, who is the tour organizer, was absolutely perfect. He was always available, patient, and extremely knowledgeable, answering every question we had in an uncomplicated manner. Initially, we were quite anxious about transferring a large sum of money to someone we had never met in person. However, our worries were completely unfounded. Everything went smoothly, exactly as discussed before.
Upon arrival, Lucky personally greeted us two days in advance. Even before the safari began, Lucky and his team made sure all our needs were taken care of, from arranging taxi services to and from the airport to organizing a lovely dinner in the local brewery. His hospitality was top-notch, and we felt extremely warm welcomed.
The organization of the tour itself was just perfect. Our guide, LT, was incredible, with an immense knowledge. He shared fascinating insights about the wildlife, the land, and the local culture, making every moment a learning experience. LT's skills in tracking animals were ridiculous. We managed to see nearly 40 lions, 8 leopards, 1 cheetah, wild dogs, and so much more over the course of just 9 days.
After each game drive, we had fantastic and diverse meals. BK, the chef, did an outstanding job. It's amazing what he was able to cook using just a campfire and a pot! From pizza and pulled beef to traditional dishes, the food was always delicious. Lucky and BK even went the extra mile when shopping for our trip and accommodated our dietary preferences, including finding dairy-free alternatives like almond milk.
All in all, these 9 days were beyond our expectations. Everything worked out better than we could have imagined. The whole team was incredibly flexible, fulfilling every request we had. We couldn't have asked for a better tour operator. If you're considering a safari, we really recommend a booking with Kalahari Marsh Safari. We had such a great time because all of you love your job. Thank you, Lucky, LT, and BK, for an unforgettable adventure!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Serengeti Smile to anyone and everyone.
I would recommend Serengeti Smile to all my friends and family. We had the most wonderful time in Tanzania. Our experience started with them before our trip even begun, as they worked with us to create the best possible experience. Every detail was specific to our desires - from where specially we'd like to explore (they also gave us suggestions), the amount of time we would like at each place to specific activities we'd like to engage in. Our trip was split into three parts: Started with the safari at the Serengeti National Park (6 days) , 5 mile hike and stay on Kilimanjaro (2 days), and finally ended with Zanzibar (3 days).
We had the most amazing experience at the Safari. We explored southern, central, and northern parts - as well as one day in Ngorngoro Crater. Our guide Lebay was THE BEST - I highly recommend requesting him. He gave us an experience beyond our expectations and drove us in a very clean anc comfortable Landcruiser. Lebay showed us The Big Five and also many animals we've never even heard of - we saw a total of 52 lions, hundreds of elephants, thousands of zebras and wildebeest, he even showed us a couple leopards and cheetahs VERY close up which is apparently super rare. He did everything to make sure we had the best views close up and personal with the animals. I was impressed with his vast knowledge of all the animals. Lebay was also extremely patient with us and also glad to say we gained another friend. We had many laughs during the game drives and also around the campfire at night. I will say I've never seen so many stars (and the milkyway) in my life before visiting Tanzania. I also want to comment on the campsites we stayed at - each one were VERY nice, comfortable, and clean - all of the workers were very welcoming and the food was great.
The second leg of our trip was a 5mile hike up in Kilimanjaro to the Mandara Huts - it took about 3-4 hours, once we arrived up there they prepared a meal for us and we hiked back down the next day. If you decide to stay over night in the huts - be prepared for a less luxurious experience compared to the Safari campsights. The huts were more similar to real camping with small mattresses and sleeping bags. The hike was very beautiful as it was through the rainforest. We had about 9 porters who helped carry some of our stuff, the food, and sleeping bags up to the hut. Overall we had a good experience there. If you love to hike and camp - this is for you.
Lastly we ended out trip at Zanzibar. Our driver came to pick us up at the airport in a very clean car. We stayed at the all inclusive Nungwi Beach Resort. The worker's there were very hospitable, the resort was beautiful, the food was great! The perfect way to relax after our adventure packed trip. We will definitely be booking with Serengeti Smile Again in the future!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A perfect Holiday in Uganda, the pearl of Africa indeed!
Our first trip to the continent spanned about 14 days and we would say it was one of the best trips we have ever been on.
Ecovic Tours provided a wonderful guide, Sam, who is very knowledgeable and skilled with past experience working in the National Parks as well. He knew how to locate animals and spent time to educate us on the behaviors and adaptations of the various wildlife spotted during the trip. He was also always very helpful and took very good care of us. It was a joy to have been able to travel with him while we were in Uganda. Sam' capabilities and service alone warrants this experience the "Excellent" rating it has received from us.
The accommodations/tents were all comfortable and enjoyable with nice food and sceneries. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable. Overall, we felt very safe with the travel arrangements.
Uganda is a beautiful country. I cannot wait to visit it again someday with Ecovic Tours.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service
Although I had many concerns since this was our first trip to Africa, Lucy & Josphat have gone above & beyond to meet our needs. We kept communicating on WhatsApp the entire time and even found a driver for us in Mombasa.
Our safari lasted 3 days and it was what I dreamed & some more. We were very lucky to have a driver like Kush, who has 15 years experience with safaris and basically knew every single bird I asked about. :) He is very well organized, drives well and has a really good sense of humour.
On the first evening he took us to a 2h game drive and he knew exactly how to park the car so we can take the best shots. He really had patience as myself and another team member wanted to take many photos. :D We witnessed the most beautiful purple sunset (see pictures attached). At dinner my husband arranged a surprise with the stuff and a group from Maasai Mara brought me the cake and sang to me on my 40th birthday. ;)
On the second day we had 12 hours of game drive, my husband and I were happy to see all the big 5 except the rhino and many other animals. The most amazing part was that we saw the leopard twice in one day, although this happens extremely rare! Kush took some very nice photos of every person on the safari car, we ate the meal packed by the hotel and he also took us to the Mara river, where we had a short tour to see the hippos & crocodiles.
On the last day we visited the Maasai Mara village where we learned a lot about their culture, we danced and also bought some souvenirs. Then we went back to Nairobi and had a flight to Mombasa for a week of relaxation on Diani beach.
It was an amazing adventure and I encourage everyone to try it at least once in their life!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator managed to fulfill all our criterias, provided a safe and wonderful trip.
The tour operator came up with different suggestions for our trip based on different price groups. They followed the agreed plan both when it came to economy and adventures. They provided a safe and comfortable travel, and seemed to have good experience about travels in the region we visited. We had a lovely safari experience thanks to this company.