50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Amazing 8-Day Safari Experience with Otter African Safaris!
I recently had the most unforgettable 8-day safari experience with Otter African Safaris Limited, exploring the stunning landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park and I couldn’t recommend them more!
I traveled with my sisters on a mid-range safari, and from the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized and thoughtfully planned. The team at Otter African Safaris was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, parks, and local culture.
From the breathtaking boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, to spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and even the elusive leopard in Queen Elizabeth National Park, every moment was magical. Our guide was not only an expert at spotting animals, but also shared stories and facts that made the entire trip educational and deeply enriching.
The accommodations selected were clean, comfortable, and immersed us right in the beauty of the Ugandan wilderness. The food was delicious, and every day ended with a smile on our faces.
If you are looking for a well-organized, exciting, and authentic safari experience, I highly recommend Otter African Safaris Limited. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with family and friends like we did this is a journey you’ll never forget.
Come and discover the magic of Uganda with Otter African Safaris you won’t regret it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good tour operator
Visited Tsavo West, Amboseli, Nakuru and Masia Mara the amin target for about 10 days to see the migration in peak season. The tour was last minute and arrangements went back and forth. Reservations were confirmed at the last minute. We had a great guide and driver in Mr. Mike in for 8 days. He was very good and professional and personable. Knew the parks and the wildlife very well and was excellent in tacking. it was because of him we could see a river crossing as a more secluded place on the Sand River rather than the over crowded and touristed mara river banks as he could time when a heard far away will cross in about few hrs. He also help us see a early morning hunt in Amboseli and tried his best to track leopards and back rhinos in Nakuru and Mara.
The tour operator Noha has been recommended to us by few friends who has used his services and was satisfied since 2018. Very nice, soft spoken and very accommodative.
Places of Stay: Tsavo- Serena Lodge, Amboseli- Ol- Tuki Lodge, Nakuru-Lake Nakuru Lodge, were all excellent and on the expensive side for last moment booking of cancelled spots. Mara-Camp Kipekee on the eastern side gate- absolutely new Swiss tents with flush toileyt and nice shower zone separate-we were the only residents as it just opened a month ago-isolated in a Masai village- cons: runs on a generator and electricity is rationed e.g. 5 AM- ? we left by 6;30 AM each day and evening 5;30 PM to 10 PM after that pitch dark. Hot water available for shower in AM and PM when we were there but because of cold the night person had to flush the hot pipes at 5 AM. Limited resources at kitchen but very nice people- they catered to all our food restrictions and the chef preparation
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
是值得信赖的一家safari地接. We did a 14-day safari with Mama Savana that covered both Kenya and Tanzania. We had 4 guides in total, they were all super nice. 2 guides really stood out. Erick, he's young, funny and fun, we spent the most days with him in Tanzania, there was never a dull moment with him, and we saw lots of animals because he was able to locate the animals fast. And Amani in Kenya, he's very professional, very knowledgeable of the animals. He loves to share his knowledge of the animals which I loved to hear every time when we spotted a different animal. And he's very punctual and serious with his work so he would organize your daily activities very diligently. I also have to thank the owner Alex's hospitality. When he learned that I was visiting Malindi after the safari, he welcomed me by sending an employee to pick me up at the Malindi airport and drove around the town to show me around and took me for dinner. I really appreciated their hospitality. So ya, you can totally trust Mama Savana with your safari trip. (Just one small complaint, that we didn't like the Safari car in our last few days in Kenya. It's an older model and the condition wasn't great. And it had a smaller windshield in the front so there's no way for us to see any animals sitting at the back, that means, every time if we wanted to see something, we had to stand up to see thru the pop-up, which can be quite inconvenient (especially during bumpy drives). Everything else was great. I had a good time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was excellent and excellent customer service.
Realible and very patient especially with my 3 children and made sure our children was not only comfortable but very happy.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari experience
We had an incredible 6-day tour covering Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara with Beyond the Plains Safari, and it was flawless from start to finish!
A huge thank you to Lilian for her timely communication, help with crafting the itinerary, and lightning-fast responses to every question. She even checked in with us daily from the Nairobi office to make sure we were having the best possible experience — a truly thoughtful touch. From the very first day, the whole team welcomed us warmly and gave us a detailed briefing, setting the tone for a well-organized and memorable trip.
But the star of our safari was without a doubt our amazing guide, Ben. Thanks to his skill and knowledge, we saw all of the African Big Five, cheetahs, countless other animals, and were lucky enough to witness the Great Migration, which was absolutely breathtaking. Ben is a safe, careful driver and incredibly caring — he even went the extra mile to get a stepping stool for my mom so she could easily get in and out of the safari vehicle throughout the trip. His thoughtfulness, attention to comfort, and deep respect for the wildlife — giving animals space while ensuring we still had fantastic views, made our experience unforgettable.
If you’re visiting Kenya, look no further. Beyond the Plains Safari is truly one of the best tour operators in the country — highly, highly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable & Ethical Local Tour Operator
We’ve been on safaris in about 6 other countries. We chose Lion King Adventures because we wanted to travel with a Tanzanian owned and run tour company with Tanzanian staff, not based in some other country with foreigners running the business. While the safari was not cheap, no ethical safari is, we wanted our money to go directly to people in the country—that was our first consideration. Second, was that our tour would be private with only our group of 3 and that our itinerary was fully customizable including what parks we visited, where we stayed, and all the daily activities. Communication with the office staff was thorough, prompt, and friendly, which made the process of planning our trip enjoyable and sending payment online less nerve-racking. The airlines lost our bags and once in country, LKA was super helpful in tracking and bringing our bags to us as soon as they made it to Arusha! Our guide was young and seemed a bit inexperienced when it came to discussing the day’s plan with us ahead of time, so parts of the trip felt rushed and like we didn’t have quite enough time or know what to expect (particularly visiting Olduvai Gorge). He also didn’t volunteer much information unless asked directly. However, he was a safe, ethical driver, friendly, knew a lot about the parks and animals when asked, and was great at showing us different areas of the parks and finding awesome wildlife encounters. If I’m being honest, I’d give LKA 5 stars as a tour company and our particular guide 3.5 stars, as I’ve had guides that were more engaging and more experienced managing our itinerary and preferences in the moment, which is why their overall rating is a 4. Overall, I’m very pleased with our trip and only wish it could’ve been longer—2 or 3 days at each location was simply not enough! Tanzania is an incredible country and having spent a lot of time in southern Africa I was so impressed with the country’s dedication managing the parks ethically from a conservation and tourism perspective and employing & empowering their own people to care for everything. I can only dream about coming back someday. Asante sana, Lion King Adventures! <3
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour was very exciting, but the management was a bit chaotic
The booking process was relatively smooth and seamless. Mr. Monametsi responded to emails promptly and professionally, and the price was very reasonable. I quickly completed the reservation and payment for our family of ten. However, about two weeks before departure, I lost contact with Mr. Monametsi. My emails went unanswered. I later learned that Mr. Monametsi wasn't actually leading the tour group, but rather was managing and directing the group from his office. I couldn't figure out why he didn't respond to my crucial inquiries at this crucial time before our departure.
Our group set off with trepidation, fearing they wouldn't honor their prior agreement. Fortunately, a few hours before arriving in Zimbabwe, we received an email from Mr. Monametsi's friend, providing the details and phone number of our airport pickup. We met our pickup person at the Zimbabwean airport without incident, and we thought we could finally join our scheduled Zimbabwe and Botswana trip. However, he was only responsible for picking us up at the hotel and had no idea about our five-day tour. We spent the first and second days in confusion, making numerous phone calls and wasting considerable time trying to find someone. The next day, our driver dropped us off at the Botswana border and handed us over to a Botswanan driver. He, completely clueless about the itinerary, simply dropped us off at our pre-booked hotel and disappeared. We had to rely on the help of the hotel's owner, using her WhatsApp account, to contact Mr. Monametsi and confirm our safari arrangements. The communication was so poor that we missed several planned activities and wasted significant time. Fortunately, on the morning of the third day, the safari driver arrived at our hotel, and we were finally able to begin our subsequent itinerary.
Our trip had to be condensed and adjusted, with changes occurring daily. However, the team was very professional, especially Ben, our driver and guide, as well as the chef and logistics team. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Overall, the trip was truly fascinating. We saw lions, leopards, countless elephants, and various herbivores. The Okavango Delta was flooded this year, making many areas inaccessible and lacking in animal life. Savuti was particularly impressive with its abundance of lions. At the end of the trip, our driver, Ben, rescued a wounded elephant on the roadside, which was truly remarkable.
Apart from some confusion in communication and arrangements, this company is still worthy of praise. It is very cost-effective, has a lot of service staff, and the service quality is also very good. The food is especially good. Overall it is worth recommending!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fab
We booked a two day safari, tarangire and crater for a special belated 12th birthday trip for one of our group.
Having lived in Arusha for a number of years my friend Erik Mike recommended wildlife experience Tanzania. And they didn’t disappoint.
We had Calvin as our tour guide and he was fab in every way. We were a group of four girls/women, so he for sure had his hands full as the trip was all about celebration and animals. He was knowledgeable and ensured we had everything we needed at all times.
As mentioned we were in Tanzania as a belated birthday trip for one of our group who is animal obsessed. This was a special trip she has been dreaming of for a long time, she has a special trip folder for all her keep sakes, including a spotters book. Unfortunately she left all her bits and bobs in the truck. But wildlife experience Tanzania went above and beyond to get this back to her. With 3 hours to spare before we had to leave our lodge for our flight home, Calvin dropped our stuff off at the office and then the belongings were delivered to our lodge. I cannot thank the team enough for making this trip everything and more and ensuring these memories will last forever for our birthday girl with the experiences and ensuring her memory folder was returned before we left.
Thank you Calvin and thank you team!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had an unforgettable experience in Kenya thanks to this tour operator. From the very beginning, they proved to be professional, reliable, and extremely well-organized, taking care of every detail of the trip. Transfers, safaris, and activities were perfectly planned, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. A special thanks to our guide, Peter, an extraordinary person: knowledgeable, kind, always available, and with a deep understanding of the local wildlife and culture. Thanks to him, we discovered breathtaking places and experienced truly authentic emotions. I highly recommend this tour operator to anyone who wants to experience Kenya in all its beauty, with the peace of mind of being in excellent hands. A journey we will always carry in our hearts!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience in Tanzania!
It is a great experience to have our first safari with Gosheni. Our guide and drive Albert is very professional and experienced and help us find many beautiful animals on our way. Hope we can go with Gosheni next time!