FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best experiences ever!
We did a three day tour from Kigali (Ruanda) to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. We also visited Genocide Memorial in Kigali and Diane Fossey’s educational center. We had such a good time with our tour guide Gavis. 😊 He took such a good care of us and made sure also our special requests were fullfilled. Seeing mountaing gorillas was one of the best moments in our lives. These majestic and kind animals came so close to us. It was unbelievable! 😊 I really recomment this trip to everyone! ❤️ I am sure you won’t regret it. It is once in a lifetime experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of our life!!
Serengeti Smile have given us the best experience of our lives and would not hesitate to recommend them.
From start to finish Ericks communications has been exceptional. From the original booking all the way through to our last step on the itinerary.
He was not pushy at all unlike other safari companies.
All of our guides and drivers were amazing including Joshua and Oswald who made us feel welcome and happy to answer any questions.
I would like to add special mention to Roger our safari guide who was absolutely fantastic. We couldn't imagine having a better guide.
Roger was very knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and culture and shared all he knew with us, answering any questions throughout.
He ensured we had a fantastic safari by going above and beyond for us enabling us to witness all Big 5 and the great migration against all odds.
Roger was amazing and ensured our experience was unforgettable.
Thank you Roger and Serengeti Smile!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari operator with great value, a fantastic team, and Augustin – a guide you can count on in
Unforgettable Safari – Honest, Professional, and Truly Heartwarming Experience
I’m incredibly thankful that ChatGPT recommended Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris – choosing a safari operator among so many online options was overwhelming, but this turned out to be the best decision we could have made.
Our journey began with an almost instant reply from Evaline to my late-night inquiry. That kind of responsiveness – in the middle of the night! – immediately gave me confidence and trust in this team. From that moment on, every question I had was answered with patience, clarity, and care.
Meeting Evaline in person at Arusha Airport felt more like a reunion with family than meeting a tour operator. And then came Augustin – the man for all situations.
Augustin is not just a guide. He is an institution. With over 25 years of experience, he is a living encyclopedia of the Serengeti. He spots wildlife kilometers away – animals you would never see on your own – and generously shares his immense knowledge about nature, Tanzanian culture, and the world in general. He brings wisdom, humility, and genuine care to every moment of the journey.
Mountain Warriors offers an outstanding price-performance ratio, a warm and reliable team, and a level of service that far exceeds expectations. We felt cared for, respected, and inspired throughout the entire experience.
This was not just a safari, it was a deeply human and unforgettable adventure. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking for something truly special – and I sincerely hope many travelers will choose to support this amazing young team in Tanzania.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
– Liliane, Switzerland
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Try it and u wont regret
We booked our safari a year ago. Susan has been very responsive to our AtoZ questions and the price she quoted is one of the very affordable ones.
The gamedrive guide Stanley is humorous and patient with our requests especiaaly answering the nature call amisdt gamedriving. He went al out to make sure we had the best views of all wildlife sightings.
Overalll, a thumb up for both of them
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari and Kilimanjaro Experience....Incredible!
I had the pleasure of experiencing Tanzania with Golden Trips. Let me just say that it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Not only was Golden Trips organized, they went out of their way on every detail to make the experience incredible beyond words. We worked very closely with Joel and let me tell you he is an amazing manager. He took care of ever detail, met with us personally, and treated us well - honestly it was beyond words and made leaving feel like we were leaving family (and that's not an exaggeration). Next time I go to Tanzania I will text Joel on WhatsApp without hesitation. The GTT operation with him, Ola, each of the guides, and the porters was world class.
My group started off with a week of safaris in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi. Eric was our guide throughout the week and was amazing....seriously bora kabisa! His ability to communicate with other guides to find animals (we saw lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest (including a crossing!), giraffes, hyenas, and so much more), and treat us like family was incredible. Accommodations were also out of this world. The safari camps were comfortable, had great views, awesome entertainment, and the food was great. It was just amazing to finish a day of safari and relax in the camps with our guide and the kindest staff.
The following week we did the Lemosho route up Kilimanjaro. Our guides were Dickson and Noah and let me just say I honestly cannot picture more amazing and friendly guides. They were truly brothers to our little group. Their ability to guide was flexible to match our skill level, but also always safe and sufficiently cautious to make sure the trip was a success all around...and it was! Both Dickson and Noah have incredible mountaineering skills and knowledge about the mountain and the various environments you pass through. It was fun to hike with them because we'd stop and learn about the plant life, geology, and history of Kilimanjaro. My review would not be complete without mentioning Chicksi as well. He is the chef and let me tell you he is beyond 5 star (we jokingly, albeit 100% accurately, described him throughout the trek as 6 star). If you are used to backpacking like us - travelling light, freeze dried food, minimal accommodations - the food from GTT will absolutely blow your mind. Every meal was in the mess tent with full-sized camping chairs and table. The food was always in two to three courses starting with a soup or porridge (depending on the meal) then followed with some protein and veggies. My goodness it was delicious and there was way too much of it. We also ate plenty and had so much leftover I believe the crew was able to enjoy it - and they earned it many times over. I must also mention AY. He was our waiter and let me tell you he was the best waiter I've ever had anywhere in the world. From bringing warm water and tea in the morning, to filling our water bottles, to serving our meals he was always there to make sure we were in good shape. AY is someone that deserves the world...respect and so much appreciation to you my brother! Each of the porters (I worked with Erasto) were the nicest, most amazing people you'd ever want to meet. Seriously the entire attitude of everyone there was one of humor, kindness and helpfulness. Absolutely everyone would say hello, give you knuckles, and encourage you...all while passing you and carrying heavy gear. Seriously a sight to behold...I honestly cannot put into words how next level each person was in every way. Something many of us westerners should aspire to.
All my love and gratitude to GTT and Tanzania. I've had the opportunity to visit a lot of places on our beautiful planet but the experience with the people from GTT and Tanzania were absolutely top notch. I can't wait to bring my kids when they are a little older to visit my new brothers and friends.
Please book with GTT with full confidence!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
This was by far the best experience I’ve ever had on a holiday. From start to finish everything went so smoothly. We had booked a safari with a trip to Zanzibar afterwards. All of the transfers arranged were perfect. The hotels we stayed in were lovely with a number of these being the most luxurious and beautiful we have ever stayed in - the level of luxury was beyond anything I’ve ever known! The food was also excellent. The best thing about our trip was our guide, Roger - his attention to detail was 100% and he went out of his way to ensure that we saw exactly what we wanted to see - this included the ‘big five’ as well as thousands of wildebeest crossing the river Mara during the great migration. I can’t imagine having a better guide. There were a number of times that the things we saw on this safari brought tears to my eyes - it was truly, truly magnificent and these were genuinely the best days of my life. Thank you Serengeti smile. What a trip! I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone interested in a safari.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you are looking for the best Safari operator in Tanzania go to Wildlife Experience Tanzania
Davies provisies swift responses to all my questions. The price was very reasonable and most important: The Safari was amazing. The Ngorongoro Carter was very impressive and on our first day in Tarangire we spotted 4 out of 5 Big Five (we only missed the Rhino)
Highly recommended!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The operator was incredibly professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail.
The itinerary was perfectly planned from the accommodations were comfortable, and the entire journey felt seamless and well organized. I highly recommend Zerimas Safaris to anyone looking for an authentic and thrilling safari experience. Thank you for an incredible trip!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced
The experience was full of wonder, respect for nature and always safe for me and my family.
The tour operator was kind, experienced, joyfull and loved nature.
I can't wait to go back and share this adventure with more people.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zohar goes above and beyond to give a personal touch
I highly recommend Zohar! When we landed in Arusha, we were greeted warmly by Meshack who gave us cooling towels and yummy snacks. We met Jacky and Rachel who gave us a detailed orientation. We then proceeded to the Arusha Serena lodge. Unfortunately, I fell sick. Meshack and Rachel took me to the doctor late at night and took such good care of me! You know you have picked the right team, when they dont just assist you with bookings, but go all out when things go wrong. Nathan and Goodluck took my family to the Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau which was a great start to our trip! We flew into Kogatende to spend the next 7 days driving through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Solomon, our guide, was incredible! His knowledge on culture and wildlife is amazing- a walking encyclopedia of Tanzania! He was funny and patient and got along so well with our family! Every game drive was spectacular and filled with adventure! We added a few activities last minute and Lilian and team made it happen! If you want a magical experience with a personal touch, choose Zohar!
