FR
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari in a beautiful country with lovable people !
We discovered Tanzania (and Zanzibar previously) in the best way with Fahamu Safaris ! These 6 days (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti) are unforgettable, and I want to return as soon as possible ! Organisation was very good, chosen hotel were very well and the 2 4x4 were as comfortable as possible.
We have 2 excellent guides, Innocent and Dismas, very kind and talkative, and always smiley ! Dismas speaks really good French, and it was really a pleasure to discuss with them to learn more about animals, Tanzanian culture, Nature Reserve operation, Maasaï life, Swahili language and others, with humour obviously ! They were very attentive to our wishes and knew perfectly the parks. Thanks to us, we could see very close all the Big 5 and more ! And on top of that, they are very good in mechanics !
Jesca and Jastone are always available for any questions, and Jesca was full of small attentions, with many gifts for everybody !
Asante Sana for the discover of Tanzania, a marvellous country with smiles, amazing landscapes (Serengeti is magic !), and wild animals, see you soon maybe !
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful adventure in the best Tanzania parks safari
The experience was amazing: we chose "9-day lake Natron and iconic parks safari" with Topy Tours because the journey included all the Parks in the north of Tanzania, in particular Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Northern and Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and also the Lake Natron. We arrived in Arusha, near to Kilimangiaro airport, and we finished the safari in the same city. Jackson in the previous months sent us all the program, he is very professional and kind. We are very happy and grateful for this trip: we saw a lot of animals, like elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetah and others. In the Norhern Serengeti we were very lucky because we saw the migration of gnus trough the Mara river, we were very excited! Besides the animals, also the landscape is incredible.
The lodges and the tented camps were wonderful! For two nights we slept into the Serengeti National Park and we saw an elephant and an hippo near our tent! It was amazing. Also the food was delicious. Our guides Ibra and Ciprian were perfect drivers and they described during the trip animals and landscape. So we recommend Topy Tours because is a local agency with excellent quality/price. Thank you very much Jackson, I hope to return to Tanzania and if so, we will choose again Topy Tours!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will not find a better tour company to work with!
What you cannot know from looking at safari websites is how big a tour company is, how many tours they are running concurrently, how experienced they are in the business, or how many staff they have. Had I known that Reteti was relatively small and new to the safari tour space, I might have passed them by assuming they wouldn't have the capacity to provide what we needed or the breadth and depth of experience to provide the best there was to offer. But that would have been a HUGE mistake. In fact, Reteti provided the best possible experience with the most attentive, personable, and accommodating staff imaginable!
We picked Reteti, not based on reviews, but because they offered a safari option that gave us a lot of variety in the short amount of time we had available to us. We went to Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli in 5 days.
We communicated by email and WhatsApp with only 2 different people, Kimani and Catherine. We learned later that Catherine and her husband own Reteti. I NEVER had to wait more than 24 hours for a response to every question I had (and I had a LOT). They were patient and kind and wanted to know and understand why we were coming and what our hopes were for our experience.
For example, this safari was a "bucket list" adventure in celebration of my 50th birthday. When Catherine learned that, she arranged for one of our hotels to do something special. When we got to our room, the first bed was decorated with fresh rose petals and leaves that spelled out "HBD".
The hotels we stayed at reflected the warm hospitality that Kenyans are famous for. Pride Inn Mara was our favorite. Every staff member made it their mission to make our stay easy and good. The Sopa lodge at Naivasha was equally accommodating, but much larger so naturally less personal. The Sopa lodge at Amboseli was a step down in accommodations (less anticipating of our needs, we had to ask for more, but they always responded), but no less friendly and certainly adequate.
The safari experience itself is very dependent on your driver/guide. And it was apparent from the beginning that we had one of the best. Charles knew his way around so well that we were often in the vehicle with the best views and access to the animals. He shared important information with us about politics of conservancy among different tribes and the Kenyan government, the geography and landscape, and of course the animals – all of which greatly enriched and expanded our experience.
We signed on for all the optional experiences and highly recommend others do the same, especially the hot air balloon ride which includes an amazing hot bush breakfast afterwards, complete with a custom order omelet station! It's worth getting up very early. It's worth the high price tag. Please know that the landing can be a bit rough, though, and I wouldn't recommend it for people with neck or back problems.
But overall, I can't say enough about how genuine and trustworthy they are. Catherine and her team graciously provided everything we needed and more. The entire experience, from first contact to booking to preparation to the trip itself and then lunch the last day, far exceeded our dreams and expectations. I am forever grateful.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mountain Warriors was AMAZING!!
This was our very first safari experience and WOW what a trip! I can’t speak highly enough of mountain warriors. From the very beginning their service was exceptional! I sent an email saying I was interested and they were the fastest company to respond. Rehema was amazing planning every detail of our trip and making sure it was exactly what we wanted. Simon was our guide and he was fantastic. An amazing human who really made our experience that much better! We had super close encounters with lots of emails and even got to witness a pride of lions feasting on a zebra!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced
I had the best safari tour thanks to Mtinagi !
He’s been driving for 20+ years and absolutely made my safari tour unforgettable. We were able to see cheetah brothers eating , lions eating , cubs , and even 4 leopards ! I could not recommend anyone greater than Mtinagi. He was so knowledgeable about the safaris and all the animals. He was so happy to help us any way he could with such a positive attitude the whole time. When I come back i absolutely will be requesting him as my tour guide. Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 Days of Magic in Kenya Thanks to JungleRoam and our amazing guide Rodger
Our 7-day safari with JungleRoamns was simply outstanding, and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver and guide, Rodger. From the very beginning, the communication with the agency was excellent – every question I had was answered quickly and kindly by email, and I felt fully prepared for the trip.
The safari itself took us through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Amboseli, and it was a 10/10 experience. Rodger was, without doubt, the best guide we’ve ever had. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, and thanks to his knowledge and dedication, we were able to experience incredible wildlife moments.
What made it even more special was how he kept us informed at every step, explaining what we were about to do, sharing insights about the parks, and making sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. His professionalism, kindness, and passion turned a great trip into an unforgettable one.
I couldn’t recommend JungleRoamns – and especially Rodger – highly enough. If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, they are the team to go with!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and kindness
This trip was booked online by a friend and I chose this one after searching for many options. The price is moderate because the travel arrangements for children and the elderly are relatively easy, and all the expected animals have been seen. The itinerary is interesting, the campsite scenery is great, and the food is also delicious. Our guides are Andrea and Habibu, who accompany us all the way every day and drive very hard. They take care of us meticulously, searching for every beautiful moment and answering every question. Finally, because my family member sprained the foot, the guides helped take care of and inquire about wheelchairs at the airport. Thank you very much, and I hope to travel together again if there is an opportunity.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger classic with Simon
With our guide Simon the Park has been so impressive. Simon drove our group of 6 people to areas where few cars went, across a vast array of places over the 3 days. we are very grateful for the details he shared with us about the life of the animals, the different species and the rules of nature that are often rude but come with their purpose to control the ecosystem. Simon has been so friendly to all of us and we felt incredibly safe the entire time.
The accomodation were nice and being inside Skukuza camp the first night let us do the sunset/nigt safary that was incredible.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Modic our guide was very reliable and allowed us to ethoroughly enjoy our safari
Kafu Safaris were very professional in booking our safaris responding to emails quickly, and changing the itinerary when required to do so. The Safari was veryu well run with excellent accomodation and tour guides who allowed us to throroughly enjoy the beautiful scenery and wild animals!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company and guide!
We really enjoyed the safari, and of course our guide Ken. For a very reasonable price we got the maximum experience. At first, I thought we would be staying in very basic conditions, but in fact we lived in quite nice lodges and hotels. Ken did his best to make sure we found all the animals, and in the end we saw the entire Big Five. I will definitely recommend the company and Ken to my friends!
