NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
Legit, patience, willing to go extra miles, customer oriented, focus and work fast, knowledgeable, punctual, friendly and value for money. I chose this company over other international companies that i contacted and it was worth it and I did not regret it. Thank you Lewis and Simon.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced tour operator with knowledgeable guides and excellent customer care
Very experienced driver guide Hassani made this trip safe, unforgettable and special. Lodges, food, and service also contributed to the great comfort. We did not only manage to see the great migration but also spotted cheetahs, leopards, lions, giraffes and elephants etc. in their natural habitats and saw the most amazing sunset and sunrises. All was worth the price and everything (communication, programmes etc.) went smoothly.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Safari with Isaya from Mama Savana was a fantastic experience. Highly r
We bought this tour vis Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris as we initially looked into a tour covering both Mara and Serengeti. Mama Savana was the tour operator during the full trip as we ended up prioritizing Serengeti/Tanzania.
We had great and very responsive communication with Betty from Perfect Wilderness Tours & Safari during the planning of the tour. And prior to tour start we also had a brief but comforting phone call with Alex from Mama Savana.
Despite the great Trip advisor reviews (the reason for initiating dialogue) I was still a bit nervous of booking directly with a smaller local company. But absolutely no need to be concerned. We got name and contact info to our guide before our trip started and when we landed in the small airstrip of Kogatende, Isaya was there to greet us and the adventure began. Isaya is a highly experienced guide who both knows his way around and is well connected in the guide community. And has talent and trained eyes to spot where to go next to get fantastic views. No wonder he has been guide for animal photographers.
We benefited from this numerous times: from our front row position witnessing a crossing to the time we were surrounded by a big group of passing elephants - and they did not mind us because the car was placed in the right spot with engine off well in advance of the elephants reaching the game drive road - and to the many close up encounters with the lions, leopard, cheetahs and their cubs. We appreciated he was attentive to giving us great experiences while paying attention to the animals’ needs as well.
The car was well kept and equipped with AC and a fridge to keep beverages cold. Isaya also had great binoculars we used alongside our own to get close up views (and photos).
A single small advice is to walk through the itenary with the guide up front - we had a brief confusion on duration of our stay in Serengeti - maybe due to booking via Perfect Safari but operated by Mama Savana. But easily sorted as soon as we realized cause of the confusion.
Five star to both Perfect Wilderness Tours & Safari, Mama Savana and our great Guide Isaya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gustav was happy, helpful, full of energy, and made sure we got great pictures.
Gustav was the best tour guide we could have asked for. Happy full of energy and made sure we were in perfect spots to get the best photos. We saw almost every member of the big 5 with Gustav today! This was a journey on our honeymoon and it was unforgettable thanks to some awesome new friends from Germany/Poland and Gustav!!
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with Perfect Wilderness Tours And Safaris / Mama Savana. Highly recommended.
We bought this tour via Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris as we initially looked into a tour covering both Mara and Serengeti. Perfect Wilderness cooprate with Mama Savana who was the tour operator during the full trip as we ended up prioritizing Serengeti/Tanzania.
We had great and very responsive communication with Betty from Perfect Wilderness Tours & Safari during the planning of the tour. And prior to tour start we also had a brief but comforting phone call with Alex from Mama Savana.
Despite the great Trip advisor reviews (the reason for initiating dialogue) I was still a bit nervous of booking directly with a smaller local company. But absolutely no need to be concerned. We got name and contact info to our guide before our trip started and when we landed in the small airstrip of Kogatende, Isaya was there to greet us and the adventure began. Isaya is a highly experienced guide who both knows his way around and is well connected in the guide community. And has talent and trained eyes to spot where to go next to get fantastic views. No wonder he has been guide for animal photographers.
We benefited from this numerous times: from our front row position witnessing a crossing to the time we were surrounded by a big group of passing elephants - and they did not mind us because the car was placed in the right spot with engine off well in advance of the elephants reaching the game drive road - and to the many close up encounters with the lions, leopard, cheetahs and their cubs. We appreciated he was attentive to giving us great experiences while paying attention to the animals’ needs as well.
The car was well kept and equipped with AC and a fridge to keep beverages cold. Isaya also had great binoculars we used alongside our own to get close up views (and photos).
A single small advice is to walk through the itenary with the guide up front - we had a brief confusion on duration of our stay in Serengeti - maybe due to booking via Perfect Safari but operated by Mama Savana. But easily sorted as soon as we realized cause of the confusion.
Five star to both Perfect Wilderness Tours & Safari, Mama Savana and our great Guide Isaya.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Kenya Safari
We all thoroughly enjoyed our 9-day Kenya safari with Dedan. He was a wonderful driver and guide. It's magical how he got us to just the right spot before the animals appeared, and amazing how knowledgeable he is about all the plants, animals and geography of the area. The company was very easy to work with and all the arrangements went smoothly. Our accommodations were excellent, especially the tented cabins inside the parks. I highly recommend this company.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They desire to give us the best possible tour, providing safety to us in every way.
We only had two days for Safari available to us. PenFam made those two days very fun and memorable. I couldn’t believe the number of animals that we saw, but they seem to know exactly where to look. They also arranged for excellent lodging for our team at a very reasonable cost. Everyone in our team was thrilled with the adventure; going home to share stories and pictures with families and friends.
I have been taking small groups over from our church in the U.S. since 2003. We have always hired the professionals at PenFam to guide us on our tours. They are the best!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding
Excellent communication when making arrangements. The operator did everything they could to provide us with outstanding service. We actually did a 4 day 3 night safari with Wild Planet, in Kruger National Park. It was amazing! Our driver Chris was great. His knowledge of the park was remarkable, and he went above and beyond to seek out specific animals that we hoped to see. He has an extensive background in animal behavior which gives him an edge. His assistant and our chef was Hope. He is also a skilled guide, but his craft is hospitality, he planned and executed amazing meals for us, making us feel at home. Together they are a formidable team that provided a perfect visit for us. One day, due to their diligence we actually saw the “Big Five”, in a single hour early one morning! Heartfelt tanks and appreciation go to Hope, Chris and Thale at Wild Planet, for an unforgettable safari in Kruger.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Logan. probably the most passionate and friendly tour guide we’ve ever seen, so as the company
The company has great patience helping us to arrange everything before trip. They gave really bargain price as well. The service they gave even exceeded what we expected. Logan- our tour guide tried his best to do the game drive chasing almost all animals for us. We’ve collect all the big 5 in this trip because of him. Although we did go for the top package, the operator still give us really quality meals not like the other company with dry sandwich lunch box. Make us feel really comfortable and able to enjoy the safari experience. Will definitely go back again and with the same company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari experience with Shafino!
Shafino made our Safari a magical experience. With over 25 years as a guide, he is knowledgeable and passionate about the game drives. He shared a wealth of information about the animals and the parks we visited. He has a keen eye for sightings, always anticipated the moves of each animal and parked or maneuvered in the best place to view them. We saw all of the big nine park animals plus so many more. One morning we saw over forty lions in various prides, it was unbelievable! Shafino has a love for the Serengeti that makes you appreciate every aspect of it. Truly, this was a once in a lifetime experience, but it wouldn't have happened without our amazing guide! Thank you Shafino!!