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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Innocent, the tour operator from Zerimas Safaris, is a truly outstanding guide. From the moment our
I recently went on an amazing farm trip with a company called Zerimas Safaris. Our tour guide, Innocent, was friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. We spent the day surrounded by nature, eating a lot of delicious food prepared on the farm. The fresh air and peaceful environment made it a perfect escape from daily life. One of the best parts was visiting the farm animals—we got to see goats, guinea fowl, chickens, and more up close. It was both fun and educational. Overall, the trip was unforgettable, and I’d gladly go again with Zerimas Safaris
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda stole my heart — Deep End Safaris made sure I never wanted it back.
Our month in Uganda would not have been the same without Deep End Safaris. From start to finish, their communication was flawless — every message answered quickly, every question met with kindness and detail. They were always there, anticipating our needs before we even voiced them, meeting our every want and desire with a smile.
The service was simply unmatched. Sam, our incredible guide and organizer, is the gold standard for hospitality. He created an itinerary full of unforgettable adventures, ensured we had the best accommodations, and made sure we were comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Our drivers — Yusuf, David, and Ibra — were equally exceptional, navigating every journey with skill, warmth, and humor while making us feel like family.
Deep End Safaris didn’t just take us through Uganda; they brought Uganda to life for us. Their reliability, attention to detail, and genuine care turned a great trip into the trip of a lifetime. If you’re looking for a safari company that combines breathtaking experiences with the best customer service you’ll ever receive, stop searching — this is the one.
A Quality Service
Reteti Adventure Dafari were very helpful and knowledgeable in helping us organise our Safari across 6 different Game Reserves, criss-crossing the country. We were met at the airport on arrival and departure. Kate was very helpful and no request was a problem.
Our Driver/guide, Bernard was excellent. Very observant, to pick animals in the tall grasses, a patient driver,very courteous and friendly.
6 of us thoroughly enjoyed the Safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Responded fast and constructively to all stages in the booking procedure.
Four days without a hitch, visiting two iconic sites: Great Zimbabwe and the Matobo Hills. Driver/guide Stuart was there to meet me upon arrival at Bulawayo Airport and it was a comfortable drive of four hours in mostly very light traffic to the Lodge at the Ancient City, accommodation built in the Zimbabwe style amongst woods and the giant boulders perched on hillsides. A lovely setting and the staff were most friendly and helpful.
The morning of Day 2 was spent at Great Zimbabwe. There was a lot to see and, in hindsight, a two-night stay would have been ideal. Much of my time was spent climbing up and exploring the Hill Complex with on-site guide Constance explaining the history and social background of a site built and occupied from 1100 AD to the 1500s AD. The Hill itself was largely the preserve of the Shona ruler and his closest councillors. Its strategic importance was evident as from the summit there were unimpeded views of the countryside in all directions. I was pleased up there to encounter a large group of school-children getting first-hand experience of the history of their people.
We next explored one of the other structures clearly visible from above, the Great Enclosure. Clearly it wasn't a defensive structure such as a fort but instead a means to separate a select group of the elite - perhaps senior wives - from the rest of the population. The Enclosure walls were composed of hundreds of thousands of shaped stones made from the local granite, clearly a huge undertaking.
Mid-afternoon, driver/guide Stuart took me back to the Bulawayo area where I was staying at the Parrot Lodge for the next two nights. The staff were friendly and helpful; the meals were delicious.
Day 3 in its entirety was spent among the Matobo Hills, a World Heritage Site - as is Great Zimbabwe. Local driver/guide Alan drove us to a selection of the most memorable places. First there was a trek through the trees and high grasses to view from a few metres distance but not disturb a family group of white rhinos. Then we headed to a rock shelter beneath an overhang, to admire San art on a section of the walls. Alan is a long-time tracker and pointed out spoor and explained which animals were responsible. In soft sand at the shelter base there were clear depressions in the fine sand: a place where rhinos rested at night.
We next drove up to an area under trees where there were tables for visitors and had an excellent lunch provided by Alan's company. Afterwards a steady but easily manageable climb up the lichen-encrusted granite dome to summit of the hill Malindidzimu and the grave where Cecil Rhodes' body is interred, surrounded by a natural ring of giant boulders. There are splendid vistas in all directions: it was understandable why this was a sacred place for the local peoples.
After time for reflection we descended and their was time to view another of the sites with San paintings, principally of animals and birds.
The whole day, and indeed the whole four days, was a memorable experience. Moreover, excellent value for money.
BR
Fantastic customized services and wonderful team!
We were greeted by Edwin from Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport. A team of 8 people, one head guide (Daniel) and one assistant guide (Joshua), porters, and a cook accompanied us throughout the entire 7-day ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro and the descent. Fantastic teamwork, they provided personalized service, tailored to our needs. The mountain is not at all easy, but they made my 20-year dream come true smoothly and comfortably, despite the difficulties of camping and other activities.
The 3-day Serengeti safari was also very satisfying; the driver, Frank, was very attentive and helpful with the information we requested and he knew the geography of the park very well.
I highly recommend Taste of Kilimanjaro!!! A+!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Safaris experience with Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris
We had incredible safari experience with Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris 5 days 4 nights safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, we saw all the big 5 animals including Lion, Leopard, Elephant, buffalo and rhino we were also very lucky to see the great wildebeest Migration at Serengeti National park, we also enjoyed to see the good view of Ngorongoro crater we were also very lucky to to have a wonderful, competent and experienced guide since he was so knowledgeable with wild animals, accommodations were also amazing, hygienic at the lodges customer care was of the highest level, Actually we are planning to be back to Tanzania for the coming couple of years and we highly recommend this company to everyone.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lack of communication!
Hi there, I read Rio’s post about Grade One Tours using stalling and excuses to not do as they promised. Basically I paid them a deposit and after that they kept coming up with different excuses as to why nothing had been done! The whole time telling me that everything was going fine and on schedule. They were supposed to book hotels, and park fee for me and send me confirmation. But that never happened. They were also supposed to transfer money by bank or credit card to pay for flights but I only got delays and excuses. Finally they just stopped making contact via WhatsApp. Is what I’m hoping for is a final resolution to this order. If the trip is on do what you promised, is the trip isn’t going to work out, let me know and take the appropriate steps to fully refund my money. Thanks all I ask. I hope this will be helpful to future customers. Thanks Ryan
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The entire team at Golden Trips were friendly, hard working, fun, and went above and beyond!
JOEL at Golden Trips put together an unforgettable African Experience! I would 100% recommend using his company and crew and, if I get the opportunity when my kids are older, I hope to use them again one day. He customized the trip to our groups' preferences, and even changed it several times with no complaint when we added a couple more people last minute. Our trip was in two parts: A safari the first week and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro the second.
During our first week, we took a Safari in Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, and also included a cultural experience with 3 local tribes. Our Safari guide ERIC worked really hard to make sure we saw as much as possible. We didn't see all the big 5, but we saw pretty much everything else, including rivers full of hippo, thousands of zebra, the wildebeest crossing the Mara River, several male lions (extremely close!), a female lion hunting, and so many baby animals (elephants, giraffes, lions and more!). We had many personalized experiences including a walking tour in Tarangire NP, a night tour in Lake Manyara NP, and the hot air balloon trip over the Serengeti (highly hightly recommend this). Each of the camps we stayed at were clean, well serviced, and relaxing. The food was delicious and the people were a lot of fun. The value for the cost was very good!
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was memorable to say the least! It was challenging and extremely rewarding. The crew that took us up was perhaps one of the best on the mountain. DICKSON and NOAH were our guides and I highly recommend requesting them. They were good sports and a lot of fun with our crazy group! The crew carried our gear, cooked our food, set up and took down our tent every day, and still had great attitudes, taught us about the mountain's history and ecology, and managed to make us laugh a lot. CHEEKS was our chef and he makes a mean zucchini soup (I still want that recipe!) and AY was my personal porter and our group waiter. He was up every morning to wake us with hot tea and warm water to wash with. He was unbelievably strong and I am grateful to him for helping me be successful on the mountain!
On summit day, one of our group got some mountain sickness at the top and lost some of his coordination. Dickson and Noah rushed into action, took him arm in arm, and rushed him down the mountain to safety. One of our porters, Ay, also helped a lot to bring him safely down. I don't think we would have been able to help him descend by ourselves, so I owe a debt of gratitude to our guides for the safety of this member of our group. I know if he were in critical condition, they would have had the means to call for additional help. They pushed us enough to be successful, but kept each day at a pace that was tailored to our skills and needs. In the end, we all summited and made it home safely.
All in all, I would absolutely recommend this group for their reliability, good communication, excellent customer service, providing a great product and just genuinely great people. They work very hard to give you a memorable experience, and they certainly succeeded for us!
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Safari in Tanzania
Our trip designer Zayina was very helpful when we were booking this trip. She listened to what we wanted and offered several options to choose from. We also appreciate her patience with us and her timely responses to our questions. In the end, we developed a great itinerary that was perfect for us and within our budget. Our trip took us to Lake Manyara for a day, Serengeti for six days, and Ngorongoro Crater for one day with guide Justus, who made the trip memorable for all the right reasons: numerous wildlife sightings, great commentary, professional duty and care, and above all, he was a charming individual. The lodges were perfect, and that made the trip 100% perfect. I would highly recommend Zara Tours.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Any Africa adventure for my family and friends in future will be in Mr. Shafino’s hands.
We chose Africa to celebrate my son's graduation from primary school — and I have to say, it was an adventure like no other!
We spent 12 days on the savannah, following the footsteps of wildlife every day. My son and his friend saw countless animals and landscapes they had only known from zoos or TV before. They were amazed by the world’s beauty and brilliance, and it sparked in them an even stronger desire to explore the unknown.
We became very good friends with Mr. Shafino, our dedicated guide who planned well-thought-out routes for us each day — sometimes have to driving 300–400 km daily. My son and his friend adored him; he’s like a living encyclopedia of this land. Before we said goodbye, the kids drew him a picture, a moment that left a deep impression on me.
My son and Shafino made a promise: when he graduates at 18, he will return to Africa — and Shafino will once again be his guide!
