IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional – I enjoyed and learned from every moment.
We reached out to Wilderness Insights Safari and John, the owner, to plan our Kilimanjaro trek and a week-long safari – and the experience exceeded every expectation we had.
For Kilimanjaro, the guiding team was absolutely flawless. The chef consistently served us delicious, hot meals, even in the toughest conditions. Our waiter was warm, kind, and always ready to help, and the guides were simply outstanding – both in terms of professional knowledge and safety, as well as on a personal, human level. They kept the atmosphere light and fun, shared jokes with us, and went far beyond what’s expected – even carrying our bags (and sometimes us!) when needed. Their dedication turned a challenging trek into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
As for the safari, we were lucky enough to have John himself with us. His knowledge of the wildlife and environment, combined with fluent and articulate English, made every moment interesting and educational. Beyond that, he's just a wonderful person to talk to – always smiling, always responsive to our needs, and constantly going the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect.
The safari vehicle was always spotless, comfortable, and fully equipped – with cold drinks, charging ports, and everything we could possibly need.
This was actually my second safari with John – and without a doubt, it won’t be the last.
10/10 – highly recommended.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and reliable
We went om a 7days safari combining driving to the Ngorogoro crater and walking several days through the bush to Lake Natron . We had a lovely but demanding week. The crater gave us lots of meetings with impressive animals and the walking gave us insight in nature and the lokal population. We saw plenty of different bird species on our walk. You need to be used to trekking and sleeping in tents but nights together with our guides and the Masai guards were magical. Our cook, Kitoi, made us wonderful meals. Part of the trip we had Company with the Ranger Allen. He was worth his weight in gold with his perfect english, great knowledge about wildlife and good spirits.
KW
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very enjoyable holiday made possible by Madagascar Natural Tours
We chose Madagascar Natural Tours for our 18 day trip
From start to end , we had a great time , we felt very at ease and taken care of.
I wouldn't say our trip was relaxing , we chose quite a heavy itinerary but the hotels chosen for us were superb!
The high light for us was the Island of Sainte Marie - don't miss this !
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very very professional and kind people!
Absolutely unforgettable experience! This safari tour operator exceeded all expectations from start to finish. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and deeply passionate about wildlife and conservation. Every game drive was filled with breathtaking moments. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. What truly stood out was the personalized attention and the seamless organization of the entire trip. I felt safe, inspired, and completely immersed in the magic of the African wilderness. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone seeking an authentic and life-changing safari adventure!
CY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, efficient, knowledgeable, pleasant, accommodating.
Value for money: Excellent
Accommodations: clean, comfortable, beautiful landscapes/views, all amenities provided for.
Reliability: Very efficient from start to end. All went according to plan: from airport pick up to airport drop off.
Tour: It was a private tour tailored to our needs and requests. Suggestions for improvement were made but not forced, these were heeded and in retrospect were correctly suggested. All areas visited were impressively unique.
Guide: Left us with the best impressions.
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Delivered what was promised - great experience
Soul of Madagascar is great agency. Reasonable price compare to other tour operators, very patient - as we were changing our routes a few times adding a new destination points, everything was done very well - a few times quality of the hotels exceeded our expectations. For 18-days safari it wasn't even one failure. Very good guide - Eric Zozo - he shared a lot of info, always helpful. We felt very well taken care of. Also, what is very important on very difficult Madagascar roads - very good drivers. I will always recommend this travel agency.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience
If you want an excellent Safari experience, don’t fuss about whether to choose expensive or cheap accommodation, but choose your guide very carefully.
Eman (Emanuel Edwards) is an expert and careful driver, who avoids as many ruts and potholes as possible for our comfort, and an incredible navigator, who can find his way across the plains without so much as a wrong turn. But most importantly, he has a vast knowledge of the animals and birds of Tanzania.
He is calm, patient, kind, considerate and wears a fine snaggletoothed smile. His main concerns are our safety and satisfaction, alongside a preservation of the wonderful areas through which he guides us. He is no high-fiving, foolish, jabbering joker, but a perfectly relaxed, polite gentleman with whom you feel immediately at ease and safe in his hands; very important when you are spending a few days with somebody.
He speaks very good English and seems to instinctively know how much information you want about the animals and birds which he can spot at great distance and with great ease, even when hidden in the bush.
My advice; choose Eman.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are really great and helfpful. Bariki our guide was super, he knew so much and was very polite.
We did a 5-day-safari to Tarangire national park ,Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyara. We saw all the Big 5 and so many other animals. The nature was awesome with such a beautiful landscape. Every nationalpark is diffrent and worth to see. We had a private tour and it was absolutly worth it. The lodges we were, were really good. In the Serengeti we stayed in tented lodges, which were similiar to real rooms in the middle of the nationalpark and stood up with zebras nearly close to our tent. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionnal, very reactive to prepare, kind & knowledgeable on the field
We made contact with Shian Tours & Travel at the last minute (Sunday) to organize a two-days safari at Tsavo West, to begin the next day from Mombasa.
Jacquiline from Shian was able to organize everything before the end of the day and was super clear & responsive.
During our safari, our guide Peter drove us safely from Mombasa to Tsavo West Park (Kilaguni lodge) and back, showed us many animals with his 'magic eyes' (even spotted a leopard on the road ou of the park after Voi, towards Mombasa!), and also shared his knowledge about birds, landscapes, nature & culture of Kenya.
This was a superb experience, thanks to Jacquiline & Peter !
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and Highly Accomodating Tour Operator
As an American, I was a little cautious when some friends approached me with a trip to Uganda and Rwanda, however by the end of the trip, I had such a beautiful appreciation for the people and wildlife of these countries. This trip toured Akagera, Volcanoes, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, and Bwindi National Parks where safaris included seeing rhinos, giraffes, zebra, warthogs, lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, hippos, crocs and treks included golden monkeys, chimps and gorilla, and also a TON of birds. Got to actually see a pair of African Grey parrots for a brief second span the sky. The chimp and gorilla treks were a once in a lifetime experience. Seeing these beautiful creatures, up close, moving within feet of you, was exhilarating. Zoos will never be the same again. At first its a little intimidating being so close but you begin to notice that the chimps and gorillas don't pay any attention to you and that there are park rangers near you at all times. Also, definitely try to book a night safari, in order to see animals and their behaviors that are not present during the day. This trip was in early July. The temps were in the 60's to 70's much of the trip where the Queen Elizabeth Park area were more closer to 70's and the Bwindi mountainous area were closer to 50's and 60's. We only saw rain in the Bwindi area and there were no mosquitos throughout this trip.
The vehicle the travel company used were Toyota Land Cruisers outfitted for safari with 6 rear bucket seats and a roof that pops up allowing you to stand. Things may get a little bumpy with the hardened suspension and that most of the minor roads in Uganda and Rwanda are not paved, especially through the mountainous areas. If you get carsick easily, don't forget to bring motion sickness pills. They provided plentiful bottled water. The charger in the vehicle was spotty so bring a power bank if you have.
Accommodations throughout the trip were lovely. All lodges had security guards on premises, bottled water, mosquito netting in all the rooms, tasty meals, bars, and other amenities. WiFi was available, mostly just in the central dining areas. Hot water was a limited commodity where you might only get a few minutes of "warm" so you might have to just make due. Cellphone coverage was actually really good most places except in the mountainous Bwindi area. Most places took credit card and US dollars in addition to the local currency.
Lastly, special mention to my driver Ronnie King who was not only highly knowledgeable about wildlife, but also made special requests and accommodations along the way for us making this a once in a lifetime type of trip.
