NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and a lot of knowledge. We made some beautiful pictures of al the animals
Tour was private and they listened very well to our wishes. We saw some great Kruger action with lions. We saw all the animals and our drivers Eddy was great
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with amazing people
It was perfect. The guide, the driver and the company was so good, they are very happy and attention. The times and the plan was perfect. Te transport was so confortable. Mikumi is too good and there are a lot of animals. Hotel was good also and food is okay. We are very happy to choose this company.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Excellent service, very friendly guides, and the transport from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi was comfortable and fun with our guide Isaia, who was always attentive and kind to us. The hotel was very clean and the staff treated us very well. The only downside was that we had to pay for drinks at dinner, even though everything was supposed to be included. Other than that, everything was great.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
I did a one day Safari trip to Akagera and it was a highlight of my trip to Rwanda and Golden Rwanda Safari played a HUGE part in this.
First of all, it was very last minute. I decided to do it based on friend's experience and I booked it the evening before the trip. It was the only possibility for me and they accepted my request, no problem.
Second, my driver Mico is such a nice guide. He will do everything he can for you to have a great experience and see as much as animals as possible. I felt really at ease with him.
Third, the breakfast was excellent! So much choice!
Finally and most importantly, the Akagera park is beautiful and you will get to see so many animals in their habitat. I saw a mama Rhino and her baby and it was incredible.
I can only recommend Golden Rwanda Safari. You won't be disappointed.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
Had a fantastic safari experience. A very experienced guide who did everything he could to show us and show us as much as possible. I only booked the excursion a day in advance, and yet everything was exceptionally well organized down to the last detail. Highly recommended!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday!
I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank You for organising the most amazing holiday for us in Kenya and Zanzibar. Our trip planner, Filipa, was just incredible, so efficient and attentive, the email communication was really good, all my queries answered super-quickly. When we got there, everything was just perfect, from our amazing driver Konana who was just brilliant with the game drives in the Masai Mara, he was so knowledgeable and just so easy to get on with, he went above and beyond for us to see all the animals and have the best experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
I’m so glad to have booked with Imara for our wedding anniversary trip. They went above and beyond throughout the trip , starting with such a warm welcome by the entire team at the airport. Met Lewis and his lovely wife Wendy, we were gifted some goodies to be used during our safari. The team also went above and beyond on our arrival when our baggage was delayed and delivered them to us before we set out for our safari.
Similarly, having such an experienced safari driver was a plus, Patrick has over 18 years of experience which was evident by the way he drove us as close to the animals as possible giving us the best view. He also gave us great knowledge about each animal when sighted. He was very friendly and accommodating when we asked for anything. And found the perfect balance of being informative without being overbearing which is a fine balance many drivers won’t have.
Imara also planned some special surprises for us which made our trip even more memorable! We went for a more customised package thus covered Nairobi, Aberdare forest, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara. They managed to meet all our accommodation choices unlike other Safari companies we came across. Would recommend them to anyone and looking forward to book with them in the future to cover other parts of Africa :)
On the last day, we really wanted to try local food, the team went out of their way to take us to their local favourite spot. We were joined by Patrick, Lewis and Wendy for lunch which made it a wholesome experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable, addresses individual wishes, and fast responses
We have done an 11-day private tour with destiny explorers covering Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, the Lake Natron area, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Time flew by, we've enjoyed it so much and completed the Big Five - and saw many, many more fascinating animals! Communication was very smooth, we swiftly received responses and both the organiser and our guide were very reliable and kind. Overall, we can definitely recommend Destiny Explorers!
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Waited my whole life for this
I had the most unforgettable weekend thanks to Karibu Tana tours. From the pick up to the drop off at the hostel, our experience has been nothing short from extraordinary. We were lucky enough to get Osman as our guide for the weekend. He was driving so smoothly on the bumpiest road which I thought was quite impressive. He also made sure we were informed about all the animals we saw, which he fortunately knew all the spots for. We also had excellent food prepared for us for each meal.
My group is very lucky to have booked through them. Even as students, it was definitely worth the money. I wish I was here longer to go on their Serengeti tour as well, hopefully with Osman as our guide!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sufficient
It’s difficult to leave a negative review after such a magical experience in Kenya—going on safari is truly unforgettable. That said, our experience with Hyrax Safaris was mixed.
While the overall trip was incredible, we found our time in the Masai Mara to be underwhelming due to our guide/driver. Unfortunately, he was largely uncommunicative and disengaged. He rarely spoke to us or offered insights about the wildlife, which left us feeling disconnected from the experience. There were long periods where we drove around in silence without spotting animals, followed by sudden, unexplained changes in direction. We often felt unsure of what was happening or what to expect.
The most uncomfortable moment came on our final evening when he unexpectedly had us exit the vehicle at a riverbed without any explanation. We were then handed off to an armed park officer who led us on a brief walk to view hippos—and promptly informed us that tips would be expected. While the walk itself wasn’t the issue, a simple heads-up or inclusion in the itinerary would’ve made this feel much more comfortable and transparent.
In contrast, our driver in Amboseli National Park was outstanding—friendly, informative, and genuinely passionate about the environment and animals. His approach made that portion of the trip far more enjoyable and engaging.
With a few changes in guide communication and professionalism, this could have been a flawless experience.