20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
I really enjoyed Safari, you provide good service at an affordable price.
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CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and professional tour operator
Great safari experience in Kenya and Tanzania, and best safari guide Japhet! The tour is very exciting and definitely worth it. The animals are all lovely and beyond our expectations. The guide is very professional and experienced. Awesome trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 5-day safari with African Big Cats was exceptional, thanks to our amazing guide Zab whose knowle
Our 5-day safari with African Big Cats was outstanding and made even more special by our incredible guide, Zab. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in the best hands. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about making our experience unforgettable. He wasn’t just aiming for “good” – he wanted everything to be excellent.
Zab had an unbelievable eye for spotting wildlife. While other vehicles drove past, he would stop and point out animals we never would have seen. He truly had eyes like a hawk. His warmth, humour and insight into both wildlife and local culture added so much to the trip.
On the first day, we stopped for lunch at a quiet, scenic spot with just the three of us, well away from the main crowds, and with a breathtaking view. It was a thoughtful touch and set the tone for the rest of the safari.
Everything was incredibly well organised. Communication with African Big Cats was brilliant from start to finish, and they even arranged a surprise birthday treat, which was a lovely gesture. The pre-safari briefing and the debrief helped everything feel smooth and added a personal touch.
Everywhere we stayed was exceptional. We came away with amazing memories and huge appreciation for Zab and the whole team. Highly recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with!
I debated between a 4 and 5 star but ultimately went with 5.
The 5 stars part -
From the moment I reached out to Nsavi they were so very responsive and kind and warm and thoughtful. The whole planning and booking experience was high end from a service perspective. They helped us through every part of the journey. When we had trouble confirming flights from Kilimanjaro to Kigali, they stepped in and helped with Rwanda Air; when my mom broke her foot on the way to Tarusha we reached out and asked if they could get us a cushioned boot for my mom and when we arrived they had what we needed. The tour operators in Tanzania were thoughtful and extremely engaged. We felt they really wanted to provide a great experience for us. The operator in Kigali was very engaged, friendly, genuine. I truly cannot say enough great things about the people we were with day to day.
The 4 star part -
I wish they set our expectations about the conditions of the lodging, the Tanzania roads, and tipping. We chose the mid-range option for lodging based on reading reviews of the hotel options for both mid-range and high-end. We decided to go mid range because the Google ratings of the hotels were all about the same and the difference in price, for us, did not justify the potential for a better experience. The first hotel in Arusha, rated a 4.1 or 4.2 on Google, was very unpleasant. The sheets and towels were dirty. We were there to literally just sleepover and leave so we didn't ask to change any of that, and honestly, I'm not sure how much better new ones would be (we had 2 rooms and both had similar conditions). The other hotels were nicer but it was also extremely cold in the rooms. The hotel in Kigali did have hot water bottles and a space heater which felt like heaven!!!
We were there in July and based on Accuweather the temp was around low 60s in the evening but felt much much colder. We didn't expect it and weren't properly prepared for that.
The roads in Tanzania are mostly unpaved and extremely bumpy except for the highways. And while you don't think much of it, it's very impactful when you're traveling for hours and hours on those roads and then come back to a very cold unpleasant room. Again - not Nsavi's fault at all! I do wish they prepared us in some way for that. But now you will know :)
Finally, the tipping. Yes, in the tour docs it does give you a general expectation of what to tip. However, everywhere you go and everyone you encounter is expecting or asking for a tip. I wish we brought USD (or Euros) with us. We ended up going to the cash stations to take out money. That's the other thing - it's better for them to receive USD or Euros vs local currency. Again, a stronger "heads up" would have been great.
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a positive experience!
I did a few inquiries on the web as we have no real lead on how to book a safari trip aside from those lifestyle gurus that pops up on my feed as I google a “South Africa safari.” Reuben from MoAfrika immediately contacted me via WhatsApp and asked a few details but none too intrusive. He immediately gave us a few choices (complete with PDF brochures and video clips). It was all very inviting and glossy. A few more proding questions on our itinerary and he suggested local flights. For that we had to pay deposit right away as we have already zeroed in on a private reserve lodge and things are getting booked up. Then a month after the rest of the amount is due and we are so looking forward to it. All booked months in advance. There was a moment at the airport when we couldn’t find our airport transfer when I thought, uh oh, I booked an expensive fly and drive safari from someone I do not know on the internet! But everything from that moment on was magical- including the airport transfer when we immediately spotted giraffes and zebras. We are very grateful to Reuben for arranging a lovely holiday in the most amazing place where we were well taken care of, beyond our imagination. He checked in on us when we arrived and then when we were leaving. I checked with South African friends and they thought the package we got was reasonable and that’s before they heard about our incredible experience at the lodge. What a positive experience! Thank you, Reuben. You made our dream African family vacation happen.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 7 days trip with Jocky, thank you for our guide:Hemfrid
We booked a 7-day, 6-page trip for a very good price.
- The reliable guide allowed us to see almost all the animals we wanted to see (cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinos, etc.), and even explained the animals' preferences to us.
- The accommodations were also very good. One day, they assigned us the wrong tent, but the driver helped us negotiate a better room with the camp owner and was very attentive to our suggestions.
- We didn't ask for tips, but the driver was very responsible.
BR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Trip
We did the "11-Day Big-5 Uganda Tour" with Kajie Safaris. From the very beginning, Ronald provided excellent service. Everything was very clear and he made excellent suggestions. The tour was spectacular, with visits to major parks such as Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable. We loved all the parks and other places we visited. Our guide, Bob, was always very well accompanied, and he was kind, informative, and deeply knowledgeable. He definitely deserves a excellent. We also love Uganda, with its extremely friendly and kind people. If you're looking to go on safaris to experience wildlife, we highly recommend a visit to Uganda and Kajie, as they are an excellent company for that.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring
Our tour was amazing starting with the whole staff. The safari was great because of all the animals we saw and the tour guides were understanding and doing their best so we could see every animal we wanted to see. Our guide put our interest at first, starting when the plane touched down until we got on the plane again. Still very thankful the whole trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was good and carer person to all tourists
Both communications, all services and value for money together with tour itself were good.
CH
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very nice and funny.
It was a very nice experience. We saw a lot of different animals and learned about many things.