CR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best tour operator
I had the best 7-day safari of my life with Magical Gorilla Adventures in Uganda. All communication and safari planning was very effective and clear from the start and they were supportive and patient with all the amendments and requests. Also, they give you great suggestions for the tour depending on your needs or wishes. Aina suggested me to do chimp trek, which was my favorite part of all the safari (thank you Aina!). As for our tour guide Eddie, he was the absolute best. He really went above and beyond for me to see all of the Big 5. I went to different safaris in Africa and had several tour guides and they all were good, but Eddie really was outstanding. I suggest that, if possible, book your safari with Eddie. Eddie always made sure to talk to other drivers and/or the national park’s authorities to look for the animals and he is also a good tracker, he knows where and how to look for the animals. He also made sure we were always safe and taking necessary precautions which is also a very important thing to look for in a tour guide. I strongly recommend Magical Gorilla Adventures for your safari, you won´t regret it.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, personalized service!
I feel so lucky to have landed with Bavuma Wildquest for our six day safari in Tanzania and Kenya. After checking out a dozen other companies, Joshua Bavuma, the owner, contacted me immediately and helped plan a personalized trip that worked for our schedule and interests. Every detail went perfectly. From the moment he picked us up at Kilimanjaro airport to the day we arrived in Nairobi, every step went smoothly. Great accommodations, food, tour route, safety, and more animals and birds than I thought possible. Our drivers were excellent spotters—I would have missed many without their skill.
Joshua is reliable, honest, and flexible. He answered every email and text promptly, and even called several times. I highly recommend his company!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A reliable and competent tour operator, capable of offering well-organized and high-quality services
My experience with Luitours and Safaris was exceptional. The communication was clear and professional from the very beginning, and the team was always available to answer my questions. The service was well organized and exceeded my expectations, offering great value for money. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable, making the whole tour unforgettable. I highly recommend Luitours and Safaris to anyone looking for an authentic and well-managed travel experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wheelee was amazing and friendly, had a great time with him. Always on time, thank you so much.
Highly recommend services, took us way far into the bush and even collected us on time despite the very bad roads after the storm, thanx so much
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect trip!
Went on a great safari with my family. Stayed in Tanzania for 3 weeks, with 16 full days of safari. Went to all the great parks, saw everything we hoped for and more, stayed in lovely lodges and met amazing people.
The Green Hippo put a great trip together. Not once did we feel bored or did we feel like we were repeating a previous day. Every new day had something amazing to look out for and to enjoy.
This was all made possible by maybe the best safari guide ever: Valence. I doubt there's something or somewhere in the national parks Valence doesn't know about. Always anticipating our needs and helping us to make an already great trip even better. From taking great care of his landcruiser every day, organizing extra trips and excursions, spotting every single animal on our list, greeting us with a happy smile every morning and mainly just being an overall great guy!!
If you have the chance to go on a Green Hippo safari you should absolutely take it. And don't forget to ask for Valence.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Without hesitation, I can highly recommend Beyond the Plains!
Our safari was phenomenal! A huge reason for this was the great guidance and suggestions we received from Sammy, at Beyond the Plains. I loved their insights and recommendations, as well as their flexibility and candid insights when I requested something different than what they recommended. Sammy is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Our guides in both Kenya and Tanzania were outstanding. They did everything humanly possible to help us spot and enjoy close ups at each and every encounter. I can heartily recommend Sammy and Beyond the Plains for your safari.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional 10 day mid range Tanzanian safari - HUGE thanks to Murshid and Lion King
My wife and I have just returned from an truly unforgettable mid range 10 day safari in Tanzania with Lion King where we were extremely fortunate to be hosted by our guide Murshid. Our experience greatly exceeded expectations in all areas.
Lion King were excellent from the very start, including handling our initial enquiries many months before when we were agreeing our safari details as well as the subsequent period leading up to our safari. At all times the Lion King team were professional, very courteous, provided huge amounts of information and endless patience in answering our large number of questions. I would like to make special mention of Maria and particularly Florida who both were a joy to interact with leading up to our safari. As well as providing significant advice, timely and all required information, the whole payment process also went very smoothly.
As for our safari itself, it was truly wonderful. Our safari included amazing visits to Tarangire National Park, Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park over an 8 day period. We were hosted by our guide and driver Murshid who was exceptional and made the whole experience magical for my wife and I. Murshid constantly shared his huge knowledge about the animals and the landscape as well as Tanzania and Tanzanian society in general. We had many informative and enjoyable conversations throughout the 8 days. His experience and expertise were truly impressive and we were blessed to see so many wonderful animals thanks to the skills, expertise and dedication of Murshid who always knew how to find them and bring us to the 'right places'. We had a range of accommodation as we moved around over the 8 days and all was very good, including very friendly staff, great food and wonderful locations set in nature. At all times we felt extremely well looked after and comfortable. Our safari vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser) was superb, handling an extensive range of conditions with ease. Murshid was an excellent and safe driver at all times and the vehicle was always clean everyday despite the travels from the day before. Underlying all of this was Murshid's warmth, wonderful sense of humour and fun as well as his passion for the animals and providing an unforgettable experience for us both. From the bottom of our hearts we would like to say a HUGE thank you to you Murshid. You are a credit to Lion King and to Tanzania and when we now think of Tanzania we both have huge smiles on our faces.
If you are thinking about going on safari to Tanzania, I would recommend Lion King without hesitation. Who knows, if you are lucky enough you may even have Murshid guide you 😀
ES
Fantastic!
Everything was Amazing! People there are kindly. The nature and the waterfalls are ubique! You cant lose this experience. The best part of the tour it was the coffee ceremony! Thanks for everything! :-)