HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
We had a great experience on this 5 day safari. Lawrence took us around and show us the Big Five Games, which is something I will remember forever. Highly recommended tour if you ask me.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely unforgettable experience.
2 day trip in Serengeti National Park it was most fantastic part of our life. We chose the professional safari organizer Great Day Safaris.
Our guide knew exactly where to go, and by lunchtime, we had already seen a pride of lions resting under an acacia tree. We enjoyed our picnic in a designated area surrounded by the sounds of birds and distant animal calls. Though it was just one day, the Serengeti left me with memories I’ll never forget. Peaceful and joy.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience organised by amazing people
This tour was incredible. It was one of the most affordable options for the Kenya & Tanzania tour that we wanted to do. The payment process was smooth, a 50% deposit initially, then the remaining 50% two weeks before the tour begins. Everything was organised perfectly: pick-up from our hotel in Nairobi, long drives to destinations, the border crossing. Our guides (Mayunga, George, Joseph) were friendly and communicative and helped us spot everything in the parks. As for the tour itself, it was magical. Six days in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro spotting incredible wildlife will never leave you. Such a unique experience. To top it all off, Rafiki Tembo organised a private sunset evening on the final night in the hills opposite Lake Manyara for me and my partner to celebrate seven years together. Absolutely surreal and unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering safari. Thank you Rafiki Tembo!
TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Fastest Service!
We were at Kenya on September 2025, and I've been going to Africa since 2009, working countless tour companies, but Splendid Vacations are by far the fastest company to answer my queries. After I sent the first mail requesting a price for a private safari, Alice answered it, and I had my price, hotel reservations (in high season), full itinerary in two days. Usually it used to take at least a week to decide hotels, etc. It was too good to be true, so I was hesitant till the agent met us at the airport :). Everything was on time, as promised. Our guide Willy was great, he knows the area and animals very well, and as a native Nairobian, on the last day, he took us all the shopping places we need. Splendid Vacations is a Kenya company, and all the agents you talk live in Kenya. Before that, for some other companies, I had to talk with some people in Portugal, Spain. They don't know about the hotels (or knows as much as I do from the net), but Alice even knew people at the hotel and she talked them when I call her for some problems. She was very easily accessible during the safari. I recommend them for anybody. My friends with me had their first safari experience (mine was the 20th) and they had unforgettable times. Thanks to Splendid Vacations.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very responsive
Jazeera’s communication and responsiveness can’t be faulted. When we contacted Jazeera at Safari Seekers we were in a difficult situation having been caught up in another safari company going broke and our reservations collapsing with it. She was proactive and offered more help than we had initially sought. Jazeera was able to rebook the lodges, arrange park entry, and recreate the planned safari with her drivers, all to our fixed dates.
We are grateful to have come across Safari Seekers in time to revive our plans. We had the most incredible family safari. Our driver Farukh was very experienced and knowledgeable. Not only did we have great animal spotting he was great company to spend the week with. We take away fantastic family memories and a lot of photos! We visited 3 national parks in Kenya as a family with two teenage kids.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome Experience!
Awesome Experience
Our trip was perfectly planned and organized by Silver Spark Safaris. We were warmly picked up from the airport upon arrival and headed straight to Maasai Mara for a memorable 7days safari. Our guide, Samwel, was exceptional, knowledgeable about nature, patient with all our questions and always punctual.
He acutely turns the trip to be what we wanted. Samwel made sure we were in the best spots to see the wildlife during our game drive both in Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. We were thrilled to spot many elephants, cheetahs and even the magnificent snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro during our game drive in Amboseli.
We loved all the accommodations as they were of good service to and we loved their food too. Lake Nakuru lodge was one of the best hotels we stayed in. Our safari vehicle was comfortable, we used four wheel drive van, spacious and ideal for game viewing, which we much enjoyed, with plenty of drinking water provided each day. We enjoyed every part of our safaris, and generally Silver Spark gave us their promises, their prices are relatively better, I highly recommended them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience
It's been a month since our safari trip. It was an amazing trip. Beyond my expectations.
The collaboration with African Big Cats started from months before the trip. The operators, including Salim and others, were helpful. Most of our specified lodging requests were fulfilled and we were able to finalize the trip. They communicated efficiently and accurately.
The entire trip was well planned. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti Central, Serengeti North and Ngorongoro. Some highlights are of course the great migration, the wildebeests crossing in Serengeti, the great view in the Ngorongoro crater, seeing cheetah in the night safari in Tarangire.
Our guide Khalid is professional. He knows all the animals. We were able to get to know a lot of species in the trip. He helped us mark in our book so we always know what we saw in the trip. We also enjoyed listening to stories about the national parks, Masaai/Meru/Arusha tribes, the culture and thelife in Tanzania. The guide has been very friendly and our time together was great.
Our mom's big hope in the trip was to see the crossing. But we were unlucky on the first full day in the north Serengeti. By the end of the day we were unsure about if we still had any chance to see it because we needed to go back to the central Serengeti on the next day. Our guide suggested to wait for the crossing as much as we could on the next day. Because of his suggestion we were able to see the crossing. We saw a huge herd crossed and crocodiles preying wildebeests. It was awesome!
On the first day the manager Emanuel gave us a detailed briefing in Arusha. That's a good experience to start the trip.
For the lodgings, the first day's lodging in Mtoni River Lodge Arusha is a bit small for 3 persons in a room. Other than that its good.
If I have the privilege to get to safari tour in Tanzania again, I would be going with African Big Cats and Khalid again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So impressive - have never had a more positive experience with a tour company or trip planner
I cannot speak highly enough about Ubuntu! I emailed enquiries to a number of operators and Paul rang me the next day. After 45 minutes on the phone ascertaining what I roughly was looking for and sharing his extensive personal experience of Southern Africa, he had a detailed proposal to me within 48 hours that despite a couple of minor tweaks was exactly what we were hoping for. Paul designed an itinerary that was varied, individualised and thoughtful.
It was the trip of a lifetime! Despite a good number of transfers, internal small flights and other arrangements it went without a hitch. All the tour operators and companies we dealt with were friendly, reliable and efficient leading to a stress free, fantastic experience. Our lodges and safari stays were all so different giving a broad range of environs, wildlife and surrounds. The standard of everything was first rate.
Throughout the entire process Paul was in communication with updates, always available for even the most silly of questions and so helpful. Ubuntu also have staff and contacts in Africa should you need help (we did not) which added a further layer of security and reassurance.
If there was a 6 star rating I would give it.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Incredible 14 Day Safari Through Kenya and Tanzania
We did a 14 day 13 night private circuit safari through Kenya and Tanzania with Twinkle Star Tours, visiting Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Amboseli National Park.
The trip started with a small hiccup when our luggage was not loaded on the plane at the origin, so it arrived the next morning. Fortunately, James from Twinkle Star Tours handled it quickly, retrieving our bags and delivering them to our accommodation in Karen before we set out for Lake Nakuru.
Over the course of the itinerary, we saw the Big Five, an uncountable number of wildebeests, enjoyed both a walking and boat safari at Lake Naivasha, visited a Masai village, took a balloon safari over the Masai Mara, explored the expansive Serengeti, discovered the surprising ecosystem within the Ngorongoro Crater, and had beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The accommodations were very well chosen, with a mix of lodges and tented camps throughout the trip. Each offered comfort, character, and great hospitality that matched the setting perfectly.
Because our route went from Kenya to Tanzania and back to Kenya, we had three guides in total, and each was excellent, skilled at driving, and dedicated to helping us see as many animals as possible.
Overall, it was an incredible and well organized safari experience, and we would highly recommend Twinkle Star Tours for anyone planning a safari in Africa.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One in a life experience!
WOW – what an amazing experience!
I would definitely recommend booking with Richard. Everything was so well organized from start to finish, and they did their best to accommodate every request along the way.
They even surprised us with a birthday cake, which was such a lovely touch! Our guide, Stanley, was wonderful – very kind and truly professional.
The safari itself was unforgettable, with stunning nature and incredible wildlife sightings. Thank you so much for everything!
Warm regards,
Fotini