50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous organisation that delivers what they promise
I can’t speak highly enough of this organisation. We did a 13 day private tour encompassing Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania which was fabulous. They had a tour that roughly met my needs which they allowed me to modify to include locations that I wanted to see.
From the start, Levis was very easy to deal with. He was responsive to all requests and nothing appeared too much of a problem. The itinerary that Levis put together was comprehensive and everything he promised was delivered. The guides/drivers were all professional, friendly and knowledgeable and their safari vehicles were very comfortable. They clearly knew their way around the national/safari parks.
The accommodation was all of a very high standard (apart from one hotel in Rwanda which although rating very highly on TripAdvisor did not meet the standard of the others). The others were all first class!
The thing that impressed me the most was the care for our wellbeing. There was some civil unrest in Nairobi at the time of our visit, and Levis kept his ear to the ground and re-jigged our itinerary slightly to keep us out of harms way. When he heard there would be a massive protest that would block roads and potentially impact our ability to get our flight home he changed things around to avoid any impacts. For this I am very thankful.
I would gladly utilise Hallmark Travel Planners again and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to plan an African adventure.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic value for money
The tour was everything and more than I expected. Kennedy answered all my pre trip questions promptly. On one morning, however, I was left not knowing what time was pick up and felt I could have had a lie in! All in all great value for money and I would go again in a heartbeat
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in Tanzania
It is a good choice for us to have Topy as our tour agency. Before the safari they had prompt reply to our every request and question. They also arranged us a very experienced guide Mr. Eliarmani Kornely, who took us to see many wild animals, two crossings and two rhinos. The lodges were also very good. It was a fresh experience for us to stay overnight in the wild. We heard many animals yelling during the nighttime. And we even seen the Impala eating grass in front of our tent! It was an unforgettable experience and we will definitely come back again. Thanks again to all the staff from topy tours and our guide Eliarmani Kornely.
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country and best service providers!!
This is one of my unforgettable trip! Ethiopia is a hidden gem, there are many beautiful places to explore! And Thanks to Gashaw for arranging this amazing trip!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Above and Beyond: The Perfect Safari
Going on a safari in Tanzania is already a 5-star experience, which is why you'll find so many positive reviews for different operators. But we believe that Ozon Light, and especially their guide Augustino, go above and beyond for these reasons:
1. Price: After comparing the quotes we received, it was clear that Ozon Light offers the same quality accommodation at better prices, which makes them a great option.
2. Communication and Planning: Clinton was very responsive and helpful when we were adjusting the schedule for our safari. He helped us with changes to the hotels and the routes we took, which resulted in a perfect plan. What we appreciated most was that he never pushed us to make decisions and always respected what we wanted.
3. Our Amazing Tour Guide, Augustino: Having the right guide is one of the most important parts of a safari, and we were lucky to have Augustino with us. With many years of experience, he always knew the best places to go, and somehow, we were always a step ahead of the rest, giving us the best views of the animals. Even for lunch stops, he always chose the perfect spots. A unique aspect was that he was always open to sharing information about life in Tanzania, so we learned a lot about the local culture, which made the experience much more meaningful. But what made the experience even better was his kind personality. After a week with him, we didn’t just have a great guide—we made a new friend!
In conclusion, we would strongly recommend Ozon Light for your safari in Tanzania. It’s a small company, and this means you get a more personal experience that focuses on you, making it a truly unique adventure.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw everything possible!
Thank you Lenchada and especially Geeman, our amazing Tour guide for the Safari. madai Mara was my highlight. The tented cap is amazing - good bed, electricity and hot water shower inside the tent. But also Lake Nakuru and Naivasha were worth it. We saw all big five and many more
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari company that took care of all details
We used Lion King Safari for our trip to Tanzania in September 2024. Our goals were to see wildlife on a Safari. The booking process was very easy as Maria was able to build us a custom itinerary based on the amount of time we were going to be able to spend in Tanzania. Before our arrival Nickson was able to help us with logistics such as airport transportation and providing us with details on the visa we would need to enter Tanzania. Upon arrival Tumi was there to pick us up and take us to our hotel. The next 8 days we had a great time with our guide Haruni who drove us all across the country to see wildlife, taking the time to explain some of the background behind the animals we were seeing. Haruni knew the roads very well and was able to find many animals for us including plenty of giraffes, lions, zebras, a wildebeest crossing, and we even got to see a cheetah in the Serengeti. Lion king took care of all our lodging and food and we were very happy with the outcome as every place we stayed was amazing and we loved the food. This was the best trip I have ever done!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Experience!
I researched a lot of safari companies and chose Suricata because of the fantastic reviews it had. The company certainly delivered on its reputation! Our guide was engaging and very knowledgeable; the scenery amazing; the food and staff at the lodges and tent camp were great. All in all, Suricata’s staff went out of their way to make sure I had a memorable safari. Highly recommended!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgetable experience; i highly recommend it
This tour was hands down one of the best in my life! Seeing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a once in a lifetime experience.
The Tour was very well organized and Peter always responded quickly. I paid via Wise (make sure that you enter the right currency).
I had a wonderful Guide Simpson. I felt very safe the whole time and he explained a lot about Uganda!
We were lucky and found the gorillas after 20min. There is a search group who will look for them in the early morning. The track takes place at ca 2500m altitute. I did not get issues regarding altitute sickness.
Be aware that you spend ca 10 hours in the van. You will see a lot of nature and how people live along the way. The road is quite bumpy. If you get sick I recommend taking a pill and sit in front of the car.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tours is well organised, the guide super, but picking up others took to long.
super, but picking up other guest took to long. We were told that the group usually consists 6/7 persons, we were with 9. Not a problem, but it was a bit annoying to see cars from the same company driving with only 3 passengers that day. The biggest downside was the driving time to the park. Where it was communicated that it would take about an hour, it took us well over 2 hours. This was due to the fact we had to pick up guests who stayed at a place 40 min from the route to the park.
Despite the foregoing and the bad weather the day we went, it was a cool experience. Our guide, Eddy the happy chappy, was extremely positive and did a very good job. The poncho’s provided were very nice and welcome. We saw more animals than expected and that was the goal after all.