MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and affordable tour! Great value for money
Live in Love was extremely helpful and informative throughout the tour. Steve our driver was funny and made the journey worthwhile. Highly recommended this tour if you’re looking for affordable with a pinch of luxury.
KW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fantastic
we lived amazing experience with amazing guides , very kind and helpful
everything was exactly like what they promised
i liked their honesty and flexibility ,
i get a reasonable price ,the service and the experience absolutely worth it
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant service from Shannon at Indigo Safaris
Shannon from Indigo Safaris did an excellent job of arranging my safari in South Africa - even with my last-minute change of plans! She listened to our requirements and recommended the perfect lodge for us - which met our needs and much, much more. Shannon was a pleasure to communicate with and was very knowledgeable about the region and the lodges. Indigo Safaris is great value for money but you feel like you are getting a luxury service. Very reliable, very communicative, had absolutely no problems at all. Definitely would recommend these guys if you are planning a safari! We had the best time :-)
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari
Wow wow wow - what a trip we had. We booked this back in January 2024 and Pedro was so helpful and responsive throughout the booking process. Later on we wanted to add a hot air balloon which was no issues whatsoever and organised very swiftly.
We arrived in Kilimanjaro and our bags never arrived. Lameck came to help straight away sorting it out with the airport staff. He stayed in touch with them throughout and got our bags delivered to the middle of Serengeti which was such a big help as we had no service and couldn’t speak the language.
Now for the trip - Lameck has a great eye for animals and can see from very far away which was insane.
We went on the four days three nights safari which is absolutely perfect. We took a several hour journey down to Lake Natron which was interesting after a 15 hour flight but once we arrived it was worth it. We did a hike up a waterfall which was very needed and then walked down to Lake Natron to see the flamingos we also got lucky and saw some baboons and zebras on route. We checked into our lovely glamping spot for the night. Food was lovely and the glamping spot was beautiful.
The next day we headed off to Serengeti another 5 hour journey but we got to see a lot of animals on the way. We then had a lovely lunch before entering Serengeti. We got to see a full pack of lions which we amazing, lots of Zebras, buffalo’s, giraffes, elephants and a cheetah. We then went to our stunning tented camping area in the middle of Serengeti. They had the bed all set up for our honeymoon with some wine which was really appreciated and our bags finally arrived. We hit the hay very early as we were up at 4 for the hot air balloon ride.
The hot air balloon ride was so surreal - we got so lucky on the drive there and saw a leopard out hunting a long with three lions. The company that organise the hot air balloon were amazing - the breakfast was stunning and they had a special cake for us for our honeymoon.
It was then time to head to Ngorongoro Crater. Magic. We saw lots of male lions and even saw a male lion protecting a female lion in heat. There was tons tons of zebras and wilderbeast. We were running out of time and still hadn’t seen a rhino. We went to a viewpoint on route to hotel and Lameck got the binoculars out and found one. Going above and beyond to make sure we saw the big five. We stayed in a lovely hotel that night and got a good nights sleep.
Next was our final day which we were very sad about. We went to Taringine Park were we saw a mummy lion feeding her two babies and a mummy elephant bathing her babies. It was just magical.
It was then time to go back to the airport. We loved every minute and can’t thank Lameck enough. He had so much information to share with us, a great eye and just so nice to spend our first few days of our honeymoon with. We will be forever grateful. Thank you!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful journey in Tanzania
Under the guidance of our guide Andrew, we experienced the magnificent landscapes of the African savannah and deeply felt the harmony between life and nature. During our 6-day Safari, we not only witnessed the “Big Five” but also gained insights into the living habits and behavioral significance of various animals. Andrew’s deep affection for animals was evident; he seemed to be in tune with the land and its creatures, always predicting animal behavior in advance and finding the best viewing angles for us. This allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the animal world while respecting their natural behaviors. Additionally, his experience helped us avoid incidents of monkeys stealing our food; he quickly resolved the issue when our vehicle got stuck in the muddy road after the rain, ensuring a smooth journey. He is also an excellent photographer, taking many photos for us, and he was particularly friendly to children. In short, we had a wonderful time on this trip and look forward to coming back again!
CI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was just beautiful
It was a great experience, the guide was courteous and caring, the car was clean.
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
just go for it, you won't regret it
I decided to volunteer abroad as every now and then I like to do something that puts me out of my comfort zone, so I chose Uganda as I wanted to go somewhere that I had never been before and somewhere I didn't actually know much about, so I would be in a situation that was unfamiliar to me.
I decided to come here after leaving college as I believed the experience would help my confidence and independence for going to university – I figured that if I could go to a foreign country by myself and live with a family I had never met before, then moving out and studying for a degree shouldn't be a problem!
I decided to come with Go Volunteer Africa because of the support that was given. Even before I had made my mind up at to exactly where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do, they were on hand to answer any questions that I could think of.
I have been part of the 4 week special placement, which I have really enjoyed. My host family has some of the nicest people I have ever met. They have made me feel so welcome and comfortable and the food!
The first week I was here felt like a crash course in getting to know Kampala and its history, as it included visits to places such as the Mabira rainforest and source of the longest river in the world- the Nile.
I got to visit and work at the children’s center which many of the children attended. Those children displayed a tremendous amount of energy and love, attaching themselves to you at any opportunity! I definitely felt like a piece of my heart was left behind there.
I am already planning my next trip to Kenya now with Go Volunteer Africa, but it might be more wishful thinking seeing as I am about to become a student! But my advice to those thinking of volunteering is not to think about it too much, obviously planning for your trip is important but try not to get too caught up in what might or might not happen when you're here – just go for it, you won't regret it.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The first trip in 2025 - Animal World
The experience and arrangement of the whole trip are still good, and the hotels in the itinerary are also consistent with those shown in the itinerary. Among them, the hotels in the park will feel better. The itinerary docker Ali Hasson is also more positive than other companies. The guide of our whole trip is Papa, who is a very enthusiastic and responsible person, and the whole itinerary is well-organized.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kakasii was patient and incredibly knowledgeable. What struck me more than anything was his kindness
My safari experience followed a week of volunteer work in Itigi. After many days of taking care of needy adults and children in surgery, it was a treat to be taken care of by Kakasii. We went to Tarangire and then to Ngorogoro crater. The lodge in Tarangire was very luxurious and the food was fabulous. We had a visit the morning we were leaving from the elephants that frequent the nearby watering hole. One came right to the pool to have a drink. At the end of our day in the crater Kakasii waited (without our knowing) for a time when all other vehicles were gone so that we could watch a family of lions right in front of us. There was a male and several females. I still can hardly believe what we saw. As we left the park very satisfied with our experience, Kakasii pulled off the road and called to a few little boys from the yard outside their hut. He gave them all our leftovers from lunch. That touched me so. It said everything about who we had entrusted our once in a lifetime experience to!