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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sustainable Safari Operator in East Africa
My partner and I are seasoned travelers, having explored much of Africa, particularly African safaris. This year marked my second visit to Tanzania, with my first trip being in 2016 when I toured the southern circuit, including Ruaha, Selous, and Mikumi, with Kilidove Tours and our incredible guide, Joseph. After a few years, we returned for an epic 20-day journey through East Africa. We began in northern Tanzania, visiting Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Natron, and Serengeti. From there, we crossed into Uganda for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, ending the trip in Kenya with visits to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli.
Thanks to the exceptional planning by Lisa and George, our trip was flawless. To our delight, we were once again guided by Joseph, whose unparalleled skills in spotting wildlife and navigating the parks truly impressed us. His passion for sustainable tourism and love for his country were evident throughout the journey. In Uganda, we were accompanied by Moses, a knowledgeable and storyteller who made the experience even more memorable. We’re already planning to return to Uganda to explore the other parts. Kenya, did not disappoint, with James as our guide. His professionalism, extensive experience, and deep knowledge made for an extraordinary safari.
The safari vehicles across all three countries were in pristine condition, almost brand new. It's clear that Kilidove Tours has made thoughtful investments in ensuring a comfortable experience. All interregional transfers, via Coastal Aviation, AeroLink, and Kenya Airways, were smoothly arranged, ensuring we wasted no time during our travels. Flying in small planes allowed us to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the landscapes we were exploring.
One of the standout aspects of Kilidove Tours is their commitment to sustainability. George shared their many initiatives aimed at leading the way in conservation and responsible tourism. We noticed these efforts in various ways—there was hardly any plastic packaging at the places we stayed, the reusable water bottles came with a meaningful backstory, and the guides were meticulous in managing waste. It was inspiring to see how developed their sustainable practices are.
The accommodations were perfectly curated; we stayed at Mawe Lodges, Bwindi Gorilla, Heritage Lodges, and Elewana in Amboseli—all top-notch choices. We wholeheartedly recommend Kilidove Tours to anyone traveling through East Africa. They provide incredible value for money, and the experience is nothing short of exceptional.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, excellent staff and amazing overall experience
Amazing safari experience, transparent communication, excellent quality, and very friendly staff.
Valentine was very clear in our communications and supported in any adjustments we requested. She also managed to upgrade one of our hotels at no extra cost to us, which allowed us to see the Masai Mara from our bedroom and while having breakfast and dinner
Lucas (our guide) was fantastic. Not only did he do his job professionally, he also supported us on any other issues and requests we had. He clearly knows his way around the parks and we were able to see all big 5 with him (and many more!). We are truly thankful for having him us our guide and hope that this message reaches him.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 3 day trip to Amboseli Safari
At first we were a bit cautious after reading some of the reviews but for us the 3 day trip to Amboseli safari (Kibo camp) was nothing short of perfection.
The initial pick up, our guide, the actual trip, the camp including food and overall service was great. We were actually surprised by standard of the camp, its size and food that was provided.
Big shout out to our guide, Andru, who provided us with great service throughout the 3 days.
Thanks
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Kilimanjaro+safari
My husband and I recently completed the Kilimanjaro+ safari combo trip, and it was absolutely incredible! Communication with the tour company was top-notch; they answered all my questions promptly and provided clear details about the itinerary and pricing.
The Kilimanjaro trek was challenging yet rewarding, with knowledgeable guides Joseph and Aziz who offered great insights into the mountain and its surroundings. Reaching the summit was hard but definitely an unforgettable experience worth every sarcifice! We felt very safe and very well taken care of.
The safari portion was equally impressive. Our guide Peter expertly navigated the landscapes, allowing us to see a variety of wildlife up close (highlighing here lion cubs!), all while sharing fascinating stories about each species. The logistics were flawless, and accommodations were comfortable, considering that we chose budget option and stayed in tents. Recommending to take min. 3-4 days of safari, as animals are free to roam, and at times harder to spot so everyday you can experience different animal/different circumstances (e.g. lion hunting spotted only on day 5).
Last, but the not the least to mention fantastic food prepared by chef Sanga, who accompanied us for both parts. No upset stomach, only delicious dishes, which were prepared fresh and catered to the activity, but always includes hefty portions of meat, vegetables and fruits. You can however adapt the food to your dietary requirements.
In summary this trip offers outstanding value for money, and everything ran smoothly without a hitch. Worth to mention that we extended our trip by one day last minute, which the company accomodate to our needs. If you’re seeking an unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend the Kilimanjaro+ safari combo trip!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very professional
The itinerary was arranged very thoughtfully. The guide was very enthusiastic , professional and found all the big five and other animal we wanted to see.
At the same time, he introduced each animal to us very professionally.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience not to be missed. Untamed Safaris were first class in every way.
From start to finish this tour was 1st class in every way. Every little detail added to a very memorable experience. The accommodation was fantastic with the best views. The staff couldn't do enough for you and the food was great.
The guides were great drivers and made you feel very safe. I cannot recommend Untamed Safaris enough. I didn't want this experience to end. Thank you Ryan from Untamed Safaris.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most magical trip I have ever done !
I recommend you choose Simon for an incredible trip in the heart of nature!
We spent 3 incredible days and 2 nights thanks to him and his team!
Sleeping in the heart of the park is truly a unique experience!
Simon accompanied us throughout our stay in the park and was attentive to our requests and desires! A thousand thanks to Simon for your kindness!
We all admired Simon's professionalism and passion for showing us the beautiful things of the park! Having a guide who is passionate about what he does is priceless! Thank you, Simon!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless trip
We have just been on a family safari for the first time and had found Mufasa online, so was a little nervous as it was our first time travelling to Africa. From the moment we landed in Nairobi the Mufasa team took excellent care of us, managing the transfers, hotels, luggage, dietary requirements and most of all an amazing safari tour. Colin was our tour guide who we had a great time with, he tailored the trip to what we wanted to see and was friendly and insightful. Highly recommend using Mufasa, they truly made it a memorable trip for us with high quality of service and most of all reliability and value for money was spot on! Will definitely be booking through them again soon!
Fantastic
Our daughter booked her and 2 friends on to a Safari using Mazingira and suggest both my wife and I join them, from the first email to Johari to the last transaction the communication was excellent everything we asked for was no trouble at all.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport we were greeted by Daniel our guide for the next 5 days he was very informative about the up and coming days and when we arrived at the lodge he was there to help with our booking in and stayed at the lodge for an hour to ensure everything was ok and we were happy, later that day he collected our daughter and her 2 friends from the airport and his service was just the same with the girls.
The safari lodges we stayed in where perfect the staff helpful and friendly, Daniel was an early riser and asked us to follow suit as he said you can see a lot more during the early morning and was he right we had stunning sunrise pictures, and seen all sorts of animals roaming, I swear Daniel can spot a fly on a zebra nose from ½ mile away he missed nothing and know all the best areas to view.
He had the awareness to shop at washrooms before we asked he ensured we had seats to sit on at the lunch stops all in all we cannot fault Daniel as a guide / driver I would be asking for him again if we return with friends and would be using Mazingira for our trip.
All in all his was our first Safari and I would like to thank Johari and Daniel for making it a life experience
Regards
Mike & Pam
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pleasant, communicative and nice
Communication was fast and good, every question, request was answered quickly. We went on a safari with Joseph which was very pleasant.
We found plenty of lions everywhere we went - this alone is an unforgettable and recommended experience.
The accommodations were excellent.
Recommends.
