CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
是值得信赖的一家safari地接. We did a 14-day safari with Mama Savana that covered both Kenya and Tanzania. We had 4 guides in total, they were all super nice. 2 guides really stood out. Erick, he's young, funny and fun, we spent the most days with him in Tanzania, there was never a dull moment with him, and we saw lots of animals because he was able to locate the animals fast. And Amani in Kenya, he's very professional, very knowledgeable of the animals. He loves to share his knowledge of the animals which I loved to hear every time when we spotted a different animal. And he's very punctual and serious with his work so he would organize your daily activities very diligently. I also have to thank the owner Alex's hospitality. When he learned that I was visiting Malindi after the safari, he welcomed me by sending an employee to pick me up at the Malindi airport and drove around the town to show me around and took me for dinner. I really appreciated their hospitality. So ya, you can totally trust Mama Savana with your safari trip. (Just one small complaint, that we didn't like the Safari car in our last few days in Kenya. It's an older model and the condition wasn't great. And it had a smaller windshield in the front so there's no way for us to see any animals sitting at the back, that means, every time if we wanted to see something, we had to stand up to see thru the pop-up, which can be quite inconvenient (especially during bumpy drives). Everything else was great. I had a good time.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari experience
We had an incredible 6-day tour covering Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara with Beyond the Plains Safari, and it was flawless from start to finish!
A huge thank you to Lilian for her timely communication, help with crafting the itinerary, and lightning-fast responses to every question. She even checked in with us daily from the Nairobi office to make sure we were having the best possible experience — a truly thoughtful touch. From the very first day, the whole team welcomed us warmly and gave us a detailed briefing, setting the tone for a well-organized and memorable trip.
But the star of our safari was without a doubt our amazing guide, Ben. Thanks to his skill and knowledge, we saw all of the African Big Five, cheetahs, countless other animals, and were lucky enough to witness the Great Migration, which was absolutely breathtaking. Ben is a safe, careful driver and incredibly caring — he even went the extra mile to get a stepping stool for my mom so she could easily get in and out of the safari vehicle throughout the trip. His thoughtfulness, attention to comfort, and deep respect for the wildlife — giving animals space while ensuring we still had fantastic views, made our experience unforgettable.
If you’re visiting Kenya, look no further. Beyond the Plains Safari is truly one of the best tour operators in the country — highly, highly recommended!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had an unforgettable experience in Kenya thanks to this tour operator. From the very beginning, they proved to be professional, reliable, and extremely well-organized, taking care of every detail of the trip. Transfers, safaris, and activities were perfectly planned, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. A special thanks to our guide, Peter, an extraordinary person: knowledgeable, kind, always available, and with a deep understanding of the local wildlife and culture. Thanks to him, we discovered breathtaking places and experienced truly authentic emotions. I highly recommend this tour operator to anyone who wants to experience Kenya in all its beauty, with the peace of mind of being in excellent hands. A journey we will always carry in our hearts!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guy
He was te best, he made the exprience much better. And learnd a lot from dennis. Very sweet guy.
AN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best
I had a very good expierience watching the animals and get very good informatie about the animals. Our tour operator Denis did a very good job explainig everything about the nature and the animals in Tanzania. Denis got very good eyes for spotting animals.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very available for all questions
Very good accomodatiens and very good guide. And the Jeep was also very comfortabel. The guide Dennis was the best!!. He knows ecerything about nature and good story’s.
Aldo Clinton was very quick in answering.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gosheni team is incredibly reliable!
Gosheni tailored our tour exactly to our interests, and our guide and driver Albert is very professional and enthusiastic! I love listening to his introduction to everything about safari and Tanzania.I will come back next time with Gosheni!
SV
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice and ready for a last minute request.
I was solo, and requested in the las moment, for that I think it was expensive for me.
the situation of the tips needs to be more clear, since the beginning , to avoid surprises.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
always available for questions and assistance
He told us so much detail about the animals and plants, how the animals survive in the wild here, and how their behavior can be explained. Not just about the large animals but also about smaller ones, from lion ants to elephants. All the people were very friendly, and we had wonderful accommodations.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic from start to finish!
Our journey started with talking with Baraka, he was very quick to communicate with us and was able to adjust our itinerary based on our needs. We ended up booking fairly late, so some of the hotels we had our eye on we're already fully booked, but he was able to recommend great alternatives. If you have something in mind (for any trip to Tanzania) I recommend booking as early as possible to secure the accomodations you want, especially in high season. All the places we ended up in were amazing though, the staff and people in general in Tanzania are super friendly.
Now for the safari, our guide was Lucas, and he was top notch! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always had a smile or joke to crack! When there were some animals near by, he always maneuvered to the best position for us to get a great photo. I also have no idea how he was able to find some of the lion families, or our favorite, the leopards, he would work on the radio with other drivers and drive out into the middle of nowhere and turn a corner and see some unique and special moments. Every night before saying goodbye he would lay out our plan for the next day, and was always prompt and on time. We had a couple small issues with our car and he was able to sort them out quickly no problem. If you book with Serengeti Smile, ask for Lucas, you won't regret it!
