PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide in-depth knowledge of animals
We spent a weekend (four people, Friday to Sunday) in Mikumi National Park, and everything related to the wildlife and overall park experience was fantastic. Our guide, Louis, was truly passionate about his work. He never rushed through the park or pressured us to move on quickly. We could sit quietly in one spot for up to 45 minutes, watching impalas, marabou storks, zebras, and gnus with the engine turned off, while Louis explained their mating and foraging behaviors in fascinating detail.
He showed us lions, elephants, bulls, and giraffes—all at the same relaxed pace, sharing a wealth of knowledge at every turn. It was also amazing to learn about the savanna’s plant life: trees that produce alcoholic fruit, trees with slick bark, towering baobabs, and much more.
Louis always found the perfect spots to observe wildlife without disturbing the animals or making us feel unsafe. He answered all our questions confidently, and when he didn’t know something, he openly admitted it—something we greatly appreciated. His humility and dedication stood out and made the experience truly special.
What I liked less—though it was still acceptable—was the communication with the manager of the local safari company. We were picked up at the Morogoro train station and sent off with someone we had never met, to a camp we hadn’t been told about in advance. The camp was quite basic: the air in the lodges was musty, and the food was average. This part of the service could definitely be improved.
That said, if you ask me whether I’d recommend Zapisa African Safaris—absolutely. They have fantastic guides who are knowledgeable, respectful, and genuinely love what they do.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream tour with guide Kelvin
The tour in Tanzania was well planned by Serengeti clarity, except that they made a mistake in booking number of passengers for the Ngorongoro conservation area where they booked for 4 instead of 6 and as a result we lost 120 minutes, waiting in the gate. The guide, Kelvin, was very good, dedicated and hard working and very knowledgeable about all the parks. He went extra miles by taking care of us and showing us animals. It was for him that our Tanzania trip became memorable and full of excitement.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Wildlife, Average Value & Planning
My recent Masai Mara tour with Jocky Tours included some truly unforgettable moments. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, plus a cheetah, a rare sighting. At one point, lions even slept under our vehicle, which was surreal and easily the highlight of the trip.
However, the overall organization left much to be desired. Day 1 felt rushed and not the best planned, we stopped for lunch during a very short drive and barely entered the park. It felt more like a 1-day safari stretched out rather than a full 3-day experience.
I was also surprised to learn that I paid almost $300 more for the exact same experience compared to others in my group. That price difference felt unfair.
While the guide (Elias) was kind and helpful, he was less engaging, often moving quickly from one sighting another. It made the experience feel a bit rushed.
One thing I genuinely wondered, if it is well known that the wildebeest migration often happens early in the morning or late at night, why are the game drives scheduled during mid-day hours when migration is unlikely to be seen?
Overall, I am thankful for the incredible wildlife we encountered on Day 2, but I expected better value, clearer communication and better planning given the price I paid.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Happy to see all the big 5!
I did a 3 day tour and overall we got to see the big 5 which was great. I didn’t give all 5 starts because it felt like it was really only 1 day and the other 2 days were just transportation (I feel like there could have been something more added at the end or beginning or those days too). Our guide was very kind but did say much and it felt a bit rushed. Overall still a good experience!
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We hired Gems of Africa Safari for a safari and a transfer to Johannesburg via the scenic route, and everything went as planned. There was only one hiccup, but it was quickly resolved. I highly recommend them.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good 3-day Masai Mara safari tour
We booked Jocky Tours based on a friend’s recommendation. They offer various packages tailored to your budget. While there were some delays in hotel pick up, the tour made up for it with a well-experienced safari driver and guide. Robert’s way around Masai Mara is top notch, we got to see wild life up close and navigated the savannah safely.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mostly great
The tour itself was great and Kikitu was a great tour guide; full of energy, got us in the right places and always happy to have a conversation. He also expertly navigated everyone’s different schedules. Jockey Tours were great in the beginning but a day or 2 before I left, their communication was a bit lacking but as you can imagine they have a lot of people after them. Other than that, everything was great.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
staff who followed us step by step with patience and dedication
We took a 4-day tour with Vision Safari & Tour, departing and returning to Zanzibar. The trip was carefully and meticulously organized, from hotel pickup in Zanzibar to our return. The tour, as requested, included sleeping in the same place and taking a different safari each day, about an hour or two's drive from the base. We stayed in a lodge, enjoying its simplicity and pace, sharing the outdoor spaces with rabbits, goats, and small, discreet monkeys. The agency provided constant support and assistance. As soon as we arrived from Zanzibar, we went to Lake Manyara, where we saw, in excellent company, many elephants, giraffes, zebras, and, from afar, two sleeping lionesses. The following day, we went to Tarangire National Park. We also saw many animals, but it was very crowded, which made the tour less enjoyable. However, the place is truly unique, and the landscapes around the river are so impressive that we were satisfied nonetheless. On the third day, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater, whose magnificence and boundless spaces left us breathless. Here, you can breathe in the freedom; you can see the animals from afar, except for the zebras, but perhaps that's precisely the beauty: seeing herds of buffalo, zebras, and gazelles move across these infinite spaces. We also saw a hyena hunting, warthogs, wildebeest, antelopes, and birds perching above the hippos and a serval. The company was excellent, and we had a great time. On the last day, we had a truly unique and profound experience, choosing to visit the Lake Eyasi area, departing at 5 a.m. We had the opportunity to meet and partially participate in the daily lives of two ancient and authentic tribes: the Hadzabe and the Datoga: the former dedicated to hunting with bows and arrows, the latter to working with recycled metals, accompanied by a guide who translated their particular language. We would like to thank, in addition to Gudilah and her staff who followed us step by step with patience and dedication, our guides: the very friendly Ephelress, Nestor, with his sharp eyesight and truly very competent and the young Rama, patient, kind and attentive.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful experience
Communication with the tour operator was excellent, they responded immediately to every request both on WhatsApp and by email. We went on a 6-day low-budget safari, the places we stayed were all beautiful and well-kept, and the food was also much appreciated. Our guide, Hamza, was very kind and friendly, he also speaks a little bit Italian, he tried to show us all the animals we wanted even if unfortunately we were unable to find the leopard. The only negative note to report is that there was not much clarity on the times, in our program it was written for both Tarangire and Ngorongoro that we would leave the park in the late afternoon, instead, due to other people who were added to us on safaris in progress who had evening flights, we left at 4pm and 2.30pm losing several hours of safari. Overall the experience was great and we recommended Dancing Simba Safaris!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
We've spent the day in Kruger with Eddie the happy chappie who was very kind, he gave his best to show us the lions successfully. A nice person and highly recommended.