35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible organisation!
An absolutely breathtaking experience and wonderfully organised. Qaasim was a brilliant guide at Mikumi National Park. Patient, insightful and funny!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Adventure!!!! Meshack, Manu and James were professional, kind, knowledgeable, and trustwort
Do you want to see more elephants, zebras, lions, wildebeests, water buffalo than you could have imagined, to say nothing of the cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, and hippos, then book this tour with “Alligator Adventures, Tours and Safaris”. This tour exceeded our expectations. Meshack Mureithi was a wizard at organizing our accommodations, making us comfortable and welcomed at each of our lodges in Tsavo West, Amboselli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara over our 10 day adventure. The lodges all had a great view and were clean well appointed. The food was diverse for all tastes and the people were lovely. Our guides Manu Muniafu and his brother James were kind, funny and so knowledgeable about where to go to see each of these animals and their habits and habitats. I highly recommend these two drivers. They were great! The pictures don’t do this beautiful country justice but here are a few of our best taken with just an iPhone camera from the van.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and very prompt with all replies to questions
We were very happy with all communication. our experience was wonderful Everything regarding the tour ie pick up times schedule and any information we needed was always provided Simon our driver was very professional was so. knowledgeable and fantastic at imparting same always helpful .A true gentleman and excellent driver
Our chef Yousef was superb he provided fabulous food and was so pleasant and friendly .He worked very hard and always had a smile on his face.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
incredible!
Thank you Simon and Yusuph! We met wonderful people to share the tour and spent incredible days! The tour guide drove safe and taught us everything about the animals. The chef made us lovely food. We love this trip. Thank you so much!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely Exceptional!
What a fantastic experience! Archie let me tweak the itinerary to include some extra places that weren't on the original plan. His response time was very prompt and if he couldn't answer because he was busy, he would tell me when he would get back to me (usually within the hour).
Our guide Tafara was the best tour guide I have ever had! He took care of every detail for us at all time. From having cold water in the car, to making sure every hotel check in went seamlessly, to going out of his way to get something for us when he heard us talking about it. For example, arranging a tour of a local school for us. He noticed I drank soda water at dinner, so the next day there was soda water in the cooler in the car.
Tafara is very knowledgeable and he will stop along the way to show you interesting things about each area you drive through, things you wouldn't notice otherwise.
I can't say enough good things about both the company and Tafara. It was a trip of a lifetime and it was made extra special with Tafara as our guide.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari
Booking a safari in Tanzania is not an easy decision because there are so many different options. We had one clear plan: we wanted to see the Ngorongoro Crater. However, organizing this from Zanzibar for just a 2-day safari was quite challenging. Many operators only offered 3-day safaris that included Ngorongoro Crater, while others were extremely expensive. Another important factor for us was that we wanted to spend only one night away from Zanzibar, and we also had a relatively small budget.
In the end, I found that The Face of Africa could provide exactly what we were looking for. I got in touch with Hamadi and asked about prices and tours. From the very first minute, Hamadi was incredibly supportive. He offered us many different options, explained everything in detail, and answered all of our questions. Since we reached out quite close to our travel dates (just 2–3 weeks before), time was working against us. At first we weren’t 100% happy with the proposal, but Hamadi adjusted it several times until we were fully satisfied. In fact, we made our final decision only about a week before the safari, when we were already in Zanzibar.
We did face a small issue with the payment process because our bank wouldn’t allow us to transfer money directly to the company’s account. Hamadi quickly provided us with a payment link so we could pay by credit card. This came with an additional charge, but it was the only feasible solution.
Once the payment was completed, our trip was confirmed. On the morning of our flight we were picked up from the hotel. This is maybe the only point of criticism: the pick-up was scheduled quite late, and due to heavy traffic we almost missed our flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. We arrived just 25 minutes before departure, and the airport staff told us we were very late. They rushed us through security and straight onto the bus where all other passengers were already waiting. It was a close call. Not really Hamadi’s fault, but I would suggest scheduling pick-up at least half an hour earlier to avoid this stress.
After landing in Arusha, we were greeted by our safari guide. He explained the plan for the day and even gave us a small gift from Hamadi — a cap and a water bottle from The Face of Africa. A very nice gesture.
Our first stop was Tarangire National Park. It was a long drive, and we arrived around 10 or 11 a.m. to begin our safari. The experience was amazing — we saw lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and more. Our guide made sure we got the most out of it, and we really enjoyed every moment.
In the evening we drove to our hotel near Ngorongoro Crater. It was a small place still partly under construction, so the atmosphere was a little different than usual, but the staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was good, the rooms were clean, and the overall vibe was pleasant. We had a good night’s sleep before starting early the next morning for our second day at Ngorongoro.
The crater safari was again absolutely breathtaking. We saw so many animals, and our guide was always attentive, answering our questions and taking us exactly where we wanted to go. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On the way back to the airport, we stopped for food and then continued safely to our flight. Since Hamadi couldn’t meet us in person, he called us to check that everything was fine, which we really appreciated. At the airport we met Pedri (Football player of Barcelona, not really part of the Safari but it was nice anyways haha). The flight back to Zanzibar was on time, and upon arrival we were picked up at the airport without delay and returned safely to our hotel.
All in all, the safari was perfectly organized, and we couldn’t have asked for more. If we had known in advance how incredible it would be, we would definitely have booked 3–4 days instead of just 2. It was one of the best experiences of our lives.
We give this safari a clear 10/10. The price was a little high, but since it was a last-minute booking, that was to be expected. Booking earlier would certainly have been cheaper.
We would like to thank Hamadi and The Face of Africa for everything they did for us. We will carry this safari in our hearts forever, and whenever someone asks me for a safari recommendation in Africa, I will always recommend The Face of Africa. I also hope to do another safari with them in the future.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Tour and Guides!
Africa Flash McTours & Travel Review
12 days: Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari
We are a mid-60s couple that just completed the 12 day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari with our mid-30s daughter and son-in-law. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in an extensive safari experience.
We were extremely pleased with our overall experience with Africa Flash McTours. Our travel contact Peter Macharia was always responsive to our questions and helped us design the trip we wanted. Wire transfers from USA have a unfavorable transaction fee so we recommend credit card payments despite 3 % fee. Although there were two nights where we were sent to different lodgings due to a booking error, the substitute lodgings were wonderful.
Our two trip guides/drivers were Simon (in Kenya) and Esa (Tanzania) …both were OUTSTANDING! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting both of them ….they were excellent, safe drivers and awesome at pointing out wildlife sightings. They also ensured a very smooth border transfer for us from Kenya-Tanzania-Kenya.
Both Simon and Esa made sure to find out what our priorities were as well as preferences for various game drives. Simon also went above and beyond to accompany members of our group in the Hell’s Gate area since some of our party did not wish to join the Bicycle Safari.
Lodging – All of the lodging was quite comfortable (and often luxurious to those of us accustomed to backpacking!) with ensuite bathrooms. Hot water was available at all locations except one tent camp …not a big deal considering you could watch mongoose, jackals and antelopes run by your porch! Buffet style food available at all camps…we were pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality ….and yes, we all gained weight!
We were exceptionally lucky to see an amazing number of animals as well as experiencing the differences among the various national parks. A few of the travel days were quite long…and unfortunately one or two days were on pretty rough roads resulting in significant “African Massage” treatments ….something to note if anyone has back issues. However, as an avid amateur photographer, it was well worth it in exchange for the amazing animal encounters we experienced.
In summary, we would highly recommend Africa Flash McTours & Travel.
Debbie Klosowski and Peter Link - USA
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Informative
The tour guide Giovanni was just perfect for what we need. He gives us the history of the wild animals, trees and locations of where we're at. He was also very patient with us 3 Asian Senior ladies. He made this trip a memorable one; a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Giovanni and continue on what you're doing the best. Making other people happy.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, caring, and truly unforgettable: Inno Africa made our dream safari come true!
Hello!!!
My safari experience with the Inno Africa team was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!
We are a young couple doing a safari for the very first time, and since we don’t speak much English, we were a little nervous. They kept in permanent communication with us from the moment we were still in our country of residence, via email and WhatsApp.
In our case, they picked us up directly at Arusha airport so we wouldn’t lose time (as our schedule was limited), and we were able to start our safari that very same day. It was 4 days and 3 nights, all included: accommodation, a Spanish-speaking guide, and meals. We visited Serengeti, Tarangire, and the Ngorongoro Crater—an unforgettable experience with the animals!
Before and during the whole trip they explained everything with clarity, professionalism, and a personalized touch compared to other companies. The entire tour was full of excitement and enthusiasm!
Especially Ezequiel, who is a fantastic guide—always attentive to what we needed, explained everything very well, and also speaks amazing Spanish!!! He is such a sweet person, with excellent energy and attitude towards everyone on the safari. He truly made our experience wonderful!!
Also, the driver drove very well and safely, even though the routes in the Serengeti were very challenging , he always kept us calm and extremely safe.
We are very satisfied and happy with the entire safari.
Thank you so much!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 6 day budget safari
We booked the 6 day budget safari - Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru/Amboseli. Our driver Boni was fantastic. We used the 4x4 land cruiser, which I would say is a better choice.
First day we arrived to our accomodation in early afternoon for bufet lunch and then went to see the Masai village. Accomodation was ok for the price. Next day was full day in Masai Mara. We saw so many animals and also had a walk with a ranger to see hippos and crocodiles. Lunch was served as a box on nice picnic location on top of a hill.
Next day after breakfast we went to Lake Nakuru. On the way we had an option for 20$ pp to do a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, we saw a lot of birds and some hippos. Accomodation was a decent hotel.
Next day we did a half day drive in Lake Nakuru NP, saw many animals including white rhinos. After lunch (in buffet on the way and switching to a different group that also went there) we continued to Amboseli. The accomodation there had beautiful views to mount Kilimanjaro in the morning.
In the morning you can take a walk with Masai warrior around the camp for about 1-1,5 hours and see some animals. It costs 20$ pp. 9am we went for a whole day game drive to Amboseli. You will see hundreds of elephants there as well as other herbivores. Last day after breakfast we did about 3h game drive in amboseli and then started heading back home with a lunch on the road.
