50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Working with Dancing Zebra Safari was terrific: personal, thoughtful, responsive, great.
It was the biggest trip of our lives, and likely the last one we be able to get both our boys (14 and 17) to take with us as they move on to college. So it meant a lot. And we had tons of questions.
We couldn’t have been in better hands.
Jessica called us right away to talk through what we were thinking about. Her itinerary took us from Lemala’s Hamerkop House in Arusha to Treetops at Tarangire, Crater’s Edge at Ngorongoro, then to Lemala’s Kuria Hills Lodge in the Northern Serengeti and last, a day at the Coffee Lodge in Arusha.
Every place we stayed seemed more amazing than the last and the staff everywhere was so so good.
And better, one of us is a serious celiac (gluten allergy), and everywhere we went the chefs took care to prep meals to accommodate.
Did we see wildlife? Yes, we were fortunate to see all the big 5 (including a long encounter with a leopard at Ngorongoro), but even more fortunate to spend our time with Steven James, a guide who was funny, engaging, and super knowledgeable about what we were seeing. (We really laughed a lot!) A truly good hearted man who clearly loves the world he was sharing with us. A hit with both our teenage boys.
Last, the days we visited the Masai and the city of Mto wa Mbu (River of Mosquitos) were insightful, fun, and world-opening. We appreciated everyone we met — whether in the rice fields (that is HARD work!), the Boma, or the banana plantation (amazing lunch there) — and the way they gave us an idea of every day life in Tanzania. Worthwhile in a deep way.
Jessica, thank you. And thank you, Steven. And everyone who took care of us from the moment we touched ground at JRO to when we left 11 days later.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safari to Remember
My recent safari holiday was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the experience exceeded every expectation I had. The sheer variety of wildlife we encountered was breathtaking — I witnessed animals I’d only ever dreamed of seeing up close, which made each day feel magical.
The lodges were luxurious yet welcoming, providing the perfect balance of comfort and charm. Every meal was a culinary delight, and sharing it all with such wonderful travel companions only made the adventure more special. I was also pleasantly surprised by the weather — much milder than I anticipated, which made the excursions even more enjoyable. Especially lucky, it seems, as the dunes were reportedly ice-capped just days after our visit!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in organizing this unforgettable journey. Special mention to Christelle from Gondwana Tours & Safaris, who was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout. She was always ready to answer any questions, and her helpful, attentive nature made planning the trip seamless.
It was an experience I’ll treasure for a lifetime.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Etosha National Park by Philippa
We saw some many differnt animals, it was fabntastic.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Jan
No words to describe, you have to see it by yourself
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly
It was an amazing trip , enjoyed every bit of the tour with the best tour guide in Uganda, good customer care and very friendly🇺🇬. Generally my tour was worth paying for. KUDOS Wildmist Adventures.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
John's team is wonderful! We planned an ambitious itinerary that included Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, and John's company took care of everything in the latter two countries! We covered many kilometers, passing through villages and towns, enjoying an authentic and genuine experience. He spared no effort to ensure we saw the great migration, monitoring the herds and making the necessary adjustments to ensure everything went smoothly. The guides are patient, knowledgeable, and very friendly! The hotels were excellent, as were the vehicles we used. We highly recommend them!
LK
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Reliable and Cost Effective Travel Agent
Thirteen of us visited Kenya and Tanzania in June 2025. Tour was arranged by Divulge Adventures. They took care of us from the beginning to end. This was my first visit to Kenya and Tanzania and I was expecting lot o unexpected hick ups. But Divulge ensured that no such major hick up. All hotels were good and drivers were friendly. Happy to recommend them to anyone who will visit Kenya and Tanzania for cost effective tour.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We would 200% use Compass Odyssey again, they created a magical trip of a lifetime for our family!
Darren and Kate were so personable, knowledgeable and unbelievable responsive to our numerous and ongoing questions. ( Believe me we had a lot as first time safari travelers!)
Our trip was seamless, the places we stayed were all comfortable and unique, making each site/lodge a new adventure! The guides, the staff, the activities and the locations were beyond amazing.
It was very nice to hear the various staff and guides speak so highly of Darren and Compass. It is obvious he has a stellar reputation and respect of the local people, lodges and safari guides. If an African Safari is on your bucket list, Compass Odyssey is the way to go!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing people with amazing heart
We were group of ten and did safari in Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli. Everything went well right from the pickup from the airport till drop to our hotels in Nairobi. Our guides were very professional and they didn't hurry anywhere. They took care of everything. We just had to enjoy our safari. Jemimah and Elisbrown co-ordinated everything very well. Thank you for the wonderful time.
