US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bavuma Wild Quest gave us an unforgettable safari with amazing guides and wildlife.
We had a wonderful safari with Bavuma Wild Quest, starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha. Considering we booked this trip at the very last minute, Joshua, the owner, was outstanding in arranging everything quickly and making sure we were well taken care of upon arrival.
Our first guide, Chris, picked us up in Nairobi and we absolutely loved him. He was polite, easy-going, very knowledgeable, and made our time in Masai Mara unforgettable. The lodge was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the staff everywhere we went were warm and attentive. A tip for future travelers—if your flight arrives after 8am, you likely won’t have time for a Masai Mara game drive that same day, as the drive from Nairobi to the park is much longer than it looks on paper. Staying inside the park would also be a great choice to maximize game-viewing time.
After crossing into Tanzania, we were handed over to Emmanuel, who was equally fantastic. He had a real gift for positioning us close to the animals, always making sure we had the best opportunities for photos. He was incredibly patient with our constant excitement—especially every time we spotted baby animals—and never rushed us. Emmanuel often shared meals with us as well, which made for great conversations and gave us a wonderful glimpse into everyday life in Tanzania.
The hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was truly a highlight and highly recommended. Each of the accommodations we stayed at were comfortable, spacious, and matched the level of safari we booked. Being inside the parks was especially nice, as it saved travel time and gave us a more immersive experience.
A quick practical note for future travelers: tipping in USD is widely preferred in Kenya and Tanzania (guides, resorts, balloon operators, etc.), but it’s very hard to find small bills once you arrive. We recommend bringing plenty of $1s and $5s from home so you’re prepared.
Overall, Bavuma Wild Quest gave us an incredible safari filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, comfortable stays, and guides who went above and beyond. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a trip to East Africa.
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Customer satisfaction taken to the next level!
I cannot recommend highly enough Kilimanjaro Unforgettable! They went above and beyond to make us happy. Everything was organized impeccably, the communication was super easy and prompt, the accommodations they have offered were outstanding, the food was the best we ever had! One of the selected accommodations was fully booked and they offered a free of charge upgrade. Our driver, Erick, made sure all the time we were safe and took care of us. But want impressed us the most was how they organized our son's birthday. Athumani surprised us with a Maasai welcoming at the airport! On the last day when they dropped us at the airport we saw our return flight to Zanzibar had a 3h delay. I texted Athumani that our flight was delayed and even though it was out of their control, they immediately called us, talked to the airline personnel and rebooked us to an earlier flight. They are simply amazing!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent One Day Tour to Mikumi National Park
This was an excellent tour with Kihindo Tours for three reasons:
1. Convenience
From the moment that I was picked up in the morning, until the moment I arrived back at the hotel at night, every part of the tour was planned and taken care of. I never needed to pay anything extra, or wait for a service. Everything was arranged perfectly.
2. Quality of Guides and Drivers
My three drivers and guides, Isaya, Zegega, and Jackson, were friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I enjoyed spending time with them all day.
3. Experience in the Park
I was able to see all of the animals that I was expecting: lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, zebras, elephants, etc. Jackson knew all of the places to find them, and I came away very satisified to see them all.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour operator in Kenya and Tanzania
We are a family of 5 and did a 14 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania with Monkey adventures and it was an amazing experience.
While planning some of us thought if 14 days could be too long but at the end of the tour, all of us agreed that we could happily spend several more days on safari.
While the national parks themselves are amazing, monkey adventures did a great job in suggesting us an itinerary that met our criteria (amazing wildlife in diverse parks along with varied experiences and with mid tier accommodations within our budget) and working with us for months and answering dozens of our mails and calls. They provided us with perfect vehicles and amazing guides (Dickson in Kenya and Kimondo in Tanzania) that made our journey thoroughly enjoyable.
It has been a month since our tour and we can't stop talking about it or telling about it to our friends.
If you are planning a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, do not hesitate to use them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Felix from Ramesa adventures. He picked us up from Nairobi and we did Amboseli, lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Everywhere we went he was always early to pick us up, made us feel safe, and made sure we had the best and smoothest honeymoon. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and great at spotting them.. we saw leopards, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo and so much more!!! He knew exactly where to position the car so we had the best pictures and made our entire week so incredible. We couldn’t have asked for more, thank you Felix and Ramesa adventures!!!’
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories for life!
Fantastic tour through Tanzania, which was put together by Mwanne in consultation with us. There were never too many questions and they were answered quickly and competently by her.
After landing at Arusha Airport we met our guide and driver Malley, who drove us around and informed us the whole trip well and competently. He did more than his best to offer us an unforgettable trip.
From a Cheetha with cubs, more than 200 lions with cubs and as a highlight the leopard with cubs in a tree with prey......Of course a lot of other animals, zebras, elephants, giraffe, wildebeests etc.
But our favorite was the balloon ride over the Serengeti with the bush breakfast....
All in all an unforgettable trip !!!!!
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and accommodating
We went on a 7 day safari, visiting all major parks across the country. I cant say enough good things about the operator, guide and all the camp team at all the locations. They were very hospitable, professional and accommodating. Our guide Kevin took all the headache and made sure that we just focused on enjoying our trip. He was very knowledgeable and managed the time and all aspects of the trip perfectly. Highly highly recommend.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Warmhearted Tour with caring operators
We did the 10day Tour in September 2025 and booked with 3 month notice. Peter was very responsive and answered all our questions and concerns within a very short time. We did the tour itself with Simpson and really enjoyed the ride with him. He was very caring and always looked after our wellbeeing, answered all our questions and Responded to special needs. He made sure we were always on time but also had some buffer to not be in a hurry. We appreaciate his kindness and enjoyed the tour together!
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing gorilla trekking tour With Nextgen
We had the best experience during our gorilla tour. Our guide Markus was unbelievable, explained to us on everything about Uganda and Rwanda. We stayed with gorillas for 4 hours, we met the silver back, mother gorilla and baby gorillas. Such an amazing trip we will never forget , Benald planned our itinerary and he was very kind and responsive. We enjoyed the whole 4 days experience and we recommend Nextgen Safaris for your gorilla tour, you will be amazed:)
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Warm, professional, and the best tour operator we have experienced!
Simply an unforgettable and wonderful 5 days experience touring Tanzania through Kiliclimb. We had such a great time that we're planning to come back again in a couple of years, and we will deliberately be choosing Kiliclimb as our tour operator. Our guide Ombeni was so kind and professional through out the entire tour. His years of experience allowed us to see all the animals that we had hoped to see and we were comfortable all along the way.
Kiliclimb checked in with us every day during the tour to see everything was okay. Their service exceeded our expectations and the warm food was always welcome. Special thanks to Moses, Naite, and Janeth for being such great hosts.