IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank You For Best Adventure
Everithing was really good. Rama, the guide is kindly and he take everywhere we ask.
Really Raccomendend
Professional trustworthy Uganda owned company operating in multiple African countries.
We decided on the 19 day Kubwa Five safari of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania in July 2025 because of their great reviews, they operate in multiple countries, and are a Uganda owned company. A guide from another tour company advised you pay more using a travel agent. I’ve been to Southern Africa and Tsavo west in Kenya before, but this was by far my best trip. In Uganda we met the friendliest people with smiles on their faces. I’m 70, so comfort was important and we chose the top end hotel option. Most were very good, some better than others. I found Wise the best low cost way to transfer payment.
Highlights of Uganda included Murchison Falls, Chimpanzees in Kibale, Gorillas in the Bwindi impenetrable forest. The Batwa cultural tour and orphanage visit moved us. Our Uganda guide, Mustafa has been driving for 8 years which is important as some of the roads can be bumpy with no signs. Mustafa was outstanding, going out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our trip. He found tree climbing lions in Murchison Falls and shoebill storks on the last day driving back to Entebbe.
In Kenya we saw an abundance of wildlife on the boat ride at Lake Naivasha staying at one of the best hotels, SOPA. The balloon ride in Maasai Mara was another memorable experience. We were apprehensive at first. Once floating gently above, we saw herds of wildebeest and zebra, along with lions with their kill. The cultural visit to the Maasai Mara was disappointing as they asked for money for everything although we got a taste as to how they live. I bought a lot of souvenirs to be shipped to Australia and could have used some advice on how to bargain.
It was a long bumpy ride from Kenya to Tanzania where we got a new driver. We tried twice unsuccessfully to see the wildebeest crossing the Mara river at the Maasai Mara and northern Serengeti. I convinced my wife to go on the early morning drive in the northern Serengeti where there are fewer safari vehicles. We were rewarded with an incredible experience, herds of Wildabeest crossing the crocodile infested Mara river. Our driver got us in a great position for taking photos.
Not once did we feel in danger from animals or people. We hardly had any insect bites, perhaps because it was the dry season. We were put in the group of gorillas not requiring a long hike and it only took 5 minutes to spot them. If you love nature, wildlife, and meeting people of different cultures and have an adventurous spirit, Kubwa Five is for you.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect and very well organized safari!
Dennis went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful time, the accommodations, the vehicle and the driver were perfect!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice people who did a very excellent job. We had enjoy every minute of the safari tour with our guid
From the beginning of the tour and at the end of the tour the tour manage and her staffs came to see us to make sure we were OK. The tour guide did an excellent job. His eyesight is so good he could spot the animals far away from our jeep and point to us to see. The accommodations are much better than what we originally expected. The food were OK without complaints. Overall it was excellent.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had an excellent experience with Ken as our safari guide in Kenya.
He was incredibly precise and always punctual, which made everything run smoothly.
Ken is friendly, approachable, and always willing to help with any request.
His passion for his work truly shines through in every moment of the trip.
He shared his deep knowledge of wildlife and the land with enthusiasm.
We would highly recommend Ken to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari!
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very excelence specially the guide Mtinangi
The service is really amazing, our guide and driver Mtinangi is very excellent, we will back soon and will meet Mtinangi again
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour and amazing guide/driver for the whole experience
Mariana, the admin, immediately contacted me when I’m looking for safari tour in Tanzania. She helped me a lot and work really hard to suit my preference even the time is tight because it was like last minute inquiries.
Jackline also gave us good brief for the tour a day before.
But, the star is Omar Mtinangi, our guide and driver, he was amazing, friendly, cheerful, and knowledgeable. Our kids even love him more, very accommodating. If I have a chance to do safari again with this tour, I would definitely choose Omar again as our drive.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2-Day Short Safari after Kilimanjaro Climbing
Having finished my Kilimanjaro ascent, I needed a brief but memorable safari to relax and see Tanzania's wildlife. I reserved the 2-Day Short Safari on with guide Mark, and it proved to be the ideal post-climb adventure. Since the very start of our journey, Mark's energy and extensive knowledge of the area made the experience unique. His friendly nature and ability to narrate made the landscapes and creatures come alive. On the initial day, we toured Tarangire National Park, renowned for its enormous baobab trees as well as great herds of elephants. We saw giraffes walking elegantly across the savannah, zebras feeding at a distance, and even caught a glimpse of a pride of lions sleeping in the shade. We spent our overnight stay in a cozy lodge with breathtaking views. The staff was welcoming, the food was great, and the ambiance was soothing – just what I needed after climbing for days. The second day brought us to Ngorongoro Crater, a stunning natural wonder. Mark knew the prime viewing spots and was swift at detecting shy animals such as black rhinos and hippos. The absolute number of animals in the crater was staggering, and Mark gave us ample time for photographs and reflective moments to absorb it all. What impressed me most was how smoothly everything was organized – from transportation to meals – allowing me to simply enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this safari with Mark and Bwana Na Adventures. It’s an ideal way to celebrate a Kilimanjaro summit and immerse yourself in Tanzania’s incredible nature.
MY
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and trustworthy
We are a group of 18 from Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Decided to try Fancina Africa Tours and Safari (FATS) on recommendation of a friend
We chose the budget safari tour.
6 of us flew in early and stayed in Acacia Tree Lodge, which gave us a wonderful 1st impression of Kenya’s hospitality. Love the place ( see my review of the place)
Our 1st safari with FATS was to Amboseli Nat park. Terrific. Saw alot of game there.
With the rest of the group, we travelled via 3 vans ( 6 per van) to Masai Mara. Spent 2 days there. Didnt know the entrance to the park was USD 200 per pax per day! ( it the peak season)
The accommodation outside MasaiMara was very basic. Imagine the lock on our door was just a bend nail! The ladies understandably felt insecure.
The Nakuru Nat park was awesome. The wildlife there blew us away. The optional boat ride and Sanctuary walk was amazing. On our last day, we cycled in Hell’s gate and visited the gorge
We were touched FATS presented a cake to our birthday girl.
In summary, even-though, we chose a budget safari tour, we managed to see more game that we expected ( and more than those on the luxury tours). The food including breakfast/ lunch/ dinner was palatable and adequate and there were free H2O in our vans.
My group was lucky to have Mike as our driver. He was knowledgeable, polite and most importantly a safe driver. ( traffic in Kenya is terrible)
This tour by Fancina Africa exceeded out expectations and most us had a great time.
Will definitely recommend them
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luca was a very knowledgeable guide that was dedicated to find all the things we wanted to see
Our safari trip consisted of 3 days, where we visited Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. We had a small delay in the beginning of the trip due to the airline, but Midiam and his team did everything possible to get us to our final destination without any more delays. Our guide, Luca, was affected by this but he did his best in order to show us as much as possible of the Serengeti. With a mix of his experience, knowledge and luck, we were able to have the most unforgettable safari in only 3 days.
