NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lemon juice is that one guide who would everything for the tourists.
Our tour guide, Lemon Juice, was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. He is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides I’ve ever met. What really stood out was the raw, authentic depth of his knowledge about wildlife, nature, and the entire ecosystem. You can feel instantly that he’s not just doing a job — he truly lives and breathes this work.
He was incredibly polite, patient, and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and informed. Throughout the entire trip, he stretched himself far beyond what we expected. Whether it was adjusting routes, tracking movements, or spotting wildlife from impossible distances, he genuinely went above and beyond to make the experience special for us.
Thanks to his skill and dedication, he helped us fulfill our dream of witnessing the Big Five. He knew exactly where to go, what signs to look for, and how to navigate the terrain with confidence and ease. Every moment felt safe, organized, and exciting.
If you're planning a safari, I cannot recommend Lemon Juice highly enough. With him, you’re not just getting a tour. You’re getting a masterclass in wildlife, delivered with professionalism, honesty, and passion. Truly unforgettable.
BA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent
My safari experience was excellent. Everything was exactly as described and agreed upon. The organization, communication, and overall service were perfect. I had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this safari to anyone looking for a great experience.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful 7 day safari
Morning Star made the entire safari feel effortless and genuinely enjoyable. From the first message, everything was handled smoothly, with no stress or last-minute surprises. The team created an atmosphere of trust and comfort, which made it easy to fully enjoy each day. Our guide added a personal touch to the experience, turning simple sightings into meaningful moments. The pace felt natural, never rushed, and the whole trip had a warm, well-coordinated flow. It was the kind of service that lets you relax and simply take in the beauty around you. I left feeling grateful for how well everything was managed and would gladly choose Morning Star again.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Couple’s Safari with Tausi Trails Adventure!
Our safari with Tausi Trails Adventure was truly unforgettable. As a couple, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience — everything was smooth, well-organized, and filled with magical moments. From breathtaking wildlife sightings to beautiful sunsets, every day felt special.
Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. We laughed, explored, and created memories we’ll cherish forever. Tausi Trails made our dream couple’s adventure come true.
Highly recommended for any couple looking for excitement and a truly personal safari experience!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect! Great experience!
It was an amazing experience!
Thanks to Abdul and Deo. Saw a lot of animals. Stay was super nice. Everyone so friendly!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company to do business with.
Our family of four went on a seven-day Kenyan safari, visiting Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. We were incredibly lucky to have Zachary the Greatest as our driver and guide. Zachary and Josef picked us up from our hotel in Nairobi, and after a quick briefing from Josef, we dropped him off at the company office and set off on what became the most amazing trip of our lives.
Travelling between the parks was long, but also exciting and eye-opening, especially for Europeans not accustomed to the local way of living. Every park we visited was brilliant and worth seeing, but Maasai Mara was our favourite, particularly because of the abundance of wildlife during the great migration season. We spent three days there, taking different routes each day. We saw four out of the Big Five - elephants, lions, buffalo, and leopards (twice). Although we missed the rhino, we saw countless zebras, wildebeest, many giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and a huge variety of birds including ostriches, vultures, and eagles.
Thanks to Zachary’s incredible eagle eye, we even saw a black mamba - something we never imagined we would ever see! One day, he took us by surprise and organised a walk along the banks of the Mara River with an armed ranger, we spotted hippos and crocodiles from a safe distance.
After Maasai Mara, we drove to Lake Nakuru, where the very first animal we saw was a rhino - completing our Big Five! We later saw more rhinos and enjoyed an afternoon drive around the lake, including a visit to Makalia Falls. Lake Nakuru is a smaller, enclosed park compared to Maasai Mara, but still absolutely worth visiting, especially for bird lovers. We saw plenty of pelicans and other species, as well as Rothschild giraffes (different from the Maasai giraffes in Mara), zebras, baboons, hippos, and colobus monkeys.
The next day we took a long drive toward Amboseli, with a stop at Lake Naivasha for a boat trip. It was a bit scary but an unforgettable experience to see hippos from water level. We kept a safe distance, and also saw pelicans, fish eagles, cormorants, and sacred ibis. Halfway through the boat ride, we stopped at an animal sanctuary for a short walking safari among wildebeest, giraffes, and antelopes. Afterward, we visited the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing to Amboseli, arriving in the early evening.
On the way, we made an unplanned stop to help repair another safari truck headed in the same direction. Zachary, apart from being an outstanding guide, driver, and an incredibly funny and genuinely lovely person, also turned out to be a mechanic!
We spent two days in Amboseli. The park is very dry and the drives were dusty, but the scenery more than made up for it, especially the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli had the largest concentration of elephants we saw, including some with impressively long tusks. In addition to the usual zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and giraffes, we spotted lions, cheetahs, monkeys, hyenas, ostriches, pelicans, secretary birds, bustard birds, and even a very strange-looking giraffe antelope.
From the very first day, Zachary asked what animals we most hoped to see. I mentioned the serval, and Zachary warned that it would require incredible luck. On our last morning, just ten minutes from the park gates as we headed back toward the airport - there it was. A serval! It was the perfect final moment of our safari and summed up our experience with Zachary the Greatest: absolutely amazing. You ask Zachary - Zachary delivers.
Zachary was truly a highlight of our trip. Without a doubt, our safari would not have been the same without him. If you have the chance to choose - choose Zachary. If you don’t have a choice and end up with him, consider yourself extremely lucky!
Our accommodation and food were wonderful throughout the trip, especially at Sentrim Mara Camp, which was our favourite. Explorers Wild Adventure proved to be an excellent company to work with, and communication with Johann before our arrival in Africa was impeccable. We highly recommend them to anyone uncertain about which safari company to choose. The experience is worth every penny.
Thank you to everyone at Explorers Wild Adventure for making our holiday so unforgettable.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime — Thanks to Lion King Adventures
I’d always heard that a safari is one of those “must-do” experiences — and now I completely understand why. It’s truly incredible. But what takes a great safari from amazing to unforgettable are the people, the small details, and the personal touches along the way.
We did a ton of research before booking and almost went with another company that was nearly double the cost. I’ll admit I was a little nervous that choosing a more affordable option might mean compromising on quality. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The entire experience exceeded every expectation.
Our coordinator, Naurey, was wonderful — friendly, responsive, and endlessly patient with all our questions and itinerary tweaks. Thank you, Naurey!
We arrived in Arusha a day early to recover from jet lag (highly recommend doing this). It really helped us start the trip rested and ready.
Then came our guide — Mwita. And wow. I know there are a lot of great guides out there, but Mwita is in a class of his own.
He’s from the Serengeti and used to be an auto mechanic (which is pretty comforting when you’re hours from anywhere — though we never needed that skill!).
While some safari trucks zoomed past, Mwita was calm, confident, and incredibly professional — exactly what you want on those bumpy, narrow roads. His eyesight is unreal. He’d spot animals hundreds of yards away that we couldn’t even find with binoculars. (Pro tip: invest in a good pair — it’s worth it.)
Here’s how our itinerary looked:
Tarangire National Park – Elephant Springs: 5 star experience
Ngorongoro Highlands – Gibb’s Farm: 4 star experience
Serengeti – Nyota Luxury Lodge: 6 star experience (yes, six stars… it’s that good!)
Ngorongoro Crater – Lion’s Paw Camp: 6 stars!!!
Lake Manyara – Escarpment Luxury Lodge: 3 stars.
We spent one night at each, except Nyota, where we stayed 2 nights.
The lunches were great — warm, filling meals (usually chicken and rice) that easily beat the cold sandwiches I expected.
Lion King’s Land Cruisers are excellent — clean, comfortable, with plenty of room and charging ports for cameras and phones. You also get the sense that the Lion King team really looks out for each other on the road, which says a lot about the company.
Having a safe, professional driver was important to me, and Mwita was all that and more. He shared stories about his family and Tanzanian life that added so much heart to the trip.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime, and I’ll happily recommend Lion King Adventures — and especially Mwita — to anyone who asks.
Thank you for making our dream safari something we’ll never forget.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The 77-day safari was a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
The 77-day safari from Nairobi to Cape Town was a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Our guide, Peter, and our drivers David and Steve, were phenomenal! They were great people and we couldn't have asked for better leaders!
Sophi did an excellent job of communicating with me and even took a 20-minute phone call as I was trying to figure out whether or not to book the trip.
I didn't imagine we would see as much as we did. It's hard to describe everything fully: from the number of animals to the amazing community members to the beautiful scenery, it was all INCREDIBLE.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The very best - I would give Gilmag Safaris more than 5 stars if I could!!!
We had a wonderful adventure -- the best!!! I highly recommend booking your trip with gilmag safaris. They are quick to respond with helpful information. The trip was everything we wanted, and more. The guides in Rwanda and Tanzania were knowledgeable, informative, flexible, and fun and friendly. We saw animals, culture, country, wonderful people. Our guide in Tanzania made extra efforts for us to see "The Big Five". The lodging was clean, the food was delicious. These are truly professionals at Gilmag Safaris -- highly recommended. If I could, I would give them more than 5 stars!!!
Gorilla Trekking and Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda, Safari in Tanzania - incredible!!!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommended and reliable for your amazing once in a life travel experience
We travelled to Tanzania last summer. This has been by far our best family holidays. Seif takes care of everything, he has tons of experience, he just spots every imaginable creature and predicts wild life behaviours. He is passionate of his incredible land, knows perfectly well the amazing National Parks. He is really “ el maldito de Serengeti”. He became a real friend for us, he is 100% reliable and , the most important, he makes you feel safe at every moment. His Spanish is outstanding. We just shared tons of really good times , we dansed together, celebrated birthdays, had many interesting discussions. Rafiki Seif I can’t wait to come back, it is impossible to describe the amazing sunsets in Serengeti, wildlife everywhere with the best imaginable company… Ahsante sana, really hope to see you soon, our family and myself are so grateful to you. Take care and keep having fun
