65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional and extremely accommodating
Michael and I found david to be an excellent tour guide.
His knowledge of the different wildlife and birds was exceptional. His general demanour was pleasent and he was very accommodating on any request we had.
His knowledge of cameras and willingness to assistance us with our cameras was a great help to create a lifetime of memories.
His organisation of our tour was without fault.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guide eveeeeeer
This safari was such an amazing experience, something I’ll honestly never forget. Everything was well organized and we got to see so much wildlife up close. The food was great—plenty of variety and always tasty—and the accommodations were comfortable and relaxing after long days out on the drive. On top of that, it’s a really good deal for everything that’s included. Our driver and guide, Anthony, truly made the trip special. He’s the best—super knowledgeable, fun to be around, and always made sure we were comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Inland Africa Explorers is a professional, knowledgeable, and caring tour operator.
I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Tanzania with my uncle, and our entire experience was made unforgettable thanks to Inland Africa Explorers. From the moment we landed in Arusha, Mr. George and his team took care of every single detail, ensuring we felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the journey.
George is an exceptional guide with deep knowledge of Tanzania’s history, culture, and tribes, as well as the incredible wildlife. His insights into animal behavior and his ability to spot wildlife made our adventures in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire truly remarkable. Every game drive felt like a new discovery, and George always seemed to know just where to find the animals, making each moment unforgettable.
We also had the pleasure of exploring Arusha with Baltazary Tenga, who showed us the city with great enthusiasm. His warm nature and local knowledge gave us a deeper appreciation of life in Arusha, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
This trip was everything we hoped for and more, an amazing adventure filled with learning, excitement, and unforgettable memories. A big thank you to George, Baltazary, and the entire Inland Africa Explorers team for making our Tanzania trip so special. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
Cheers!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience like nothing else!
Through the entire five days of the trip, I felt completely in experienced and trustworthy hands. The guide we had, Anthony, was always clear about when to meet, what we were going to do, any extra options we could do during the day, was brilliantly knowledgeable and patient about being pestered with questions during the safaris, and was generally a steady and experienced presence that made all of us feel well taken care of.
The three places we visited on safari were excellent too, all different biomes with different concentrations of animals. Again, Anthony made sure we saw as many animals as possible, and we saw four of the big five on the first day! We were also offered extras, like a tour of the Maasai village and a boat ride to an island reserve, that were very reasonably priced and definitely worth doing.
The safari car itself was comfortable, with plenty of space for a backpack and even some in-car USB chargers for our use. There was also a big crate of bottled waters, so we were never thirsty. There was a LOT of driving in this trip, both around the bumpy roads of the safari parks themselves and on the roads around Kenya, but the car never felt stifling and Anthony stopped for bathroom breaks at regular intervals on the long drives. We even stopped for a picnic lunch under a tree in the park itself, with giraffes and zebras in the background!
The three accomodations were all very different but all fantastic too. They ranged from tent hotels near the Maasai village where the staff couldn't have been friendlier to a brand-new hotel with a view of Kilimanjaro! All three hotels were friendly and provided excellent food included in the price. Drinks weren't included, but weren't outrageously expensive at any of the hotels, and bottled water was provided in the rooms.
All in all, it was a fantastic experience, truly unforgettable, and well worth the price!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour you will remember forever!
We are just finishing up a 6-day tour and we couldn’t be happier. Our driver, Anthony, was absolutely an amazing driver. We saw other tour jeeps from other companies and were so impressed with how our driver in particular maneuvered and navigated the terrain to maximize our experience. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife. We saw the Big 9 (expanded big 5) in the first 1.5 days and the ugly 5 along with many other beautiful animals including the endangered kori bustard .
Staying with the Massai tribe was an unforgettable experience. Take the time to get to know the Massai tribe members at the camping area common room if you can. The Ambokili Cottages are beautiful and comfortable. Additionally, the staff was so friendly and warm-hearted-we had great views of Mt. Kilimanjaro along with sunset, sunrise and a bonfire at night. The Eldorado hotel was lovely and the staff friendly-bring a swimsuit! The additional boat ride and wildlife sanctuary nature walk was also amazing. The staff there answered our millions of questions with so much knowledge and kindness The value for the tour was unbelievable - definitely the best value you could get for the price or even much more I believe if you are looking for an authentic experience.
Don’t forget to allot tip money for the staff at the various service locations like restaurants or hotels. It doesn’t need to be extravagant but it is an important part of Kenyan culture to at least tip something so Google ahead of time so you don’t end up feeling embarrassed. Tip included it is still the best value of any trip I have ever taken.
Haggling is a must for souvenirs o try it out! There was never a time during the tour when we felt unsafe - I would recommend this once-in-a-lifetime tour with this company to anyone thinking about it. It has been unforgettable !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, responsive, worked within our budget, and made our Maasai Mara trip unforgettable.
Bluechip Aviation & Safaris were phenomenal from start to finish. I had many questions while planning and John patiently guided me to the best package that fit my budget, ensuring we had a great place to stay and reliable transport. During the trip, Kibet made sure we were well taken care of, and everything ran smoothly.
We stayed at Mara Chui Resort, which was a great choice for a 3-star hotel (mid- range), comfortable, welcoming, good food, and well-suited for a safari trip. We did the group safari and were lucky to share the adventure with wonderful travelers from around the world, which made the experience even more fun and memorable.
Overall, the service, communication, and attention to detail were excellent, giving us a truly unforgettable Maasai Mara trip. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safari with great value and professionalism.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Evans the best driver!
We had an amazing safari experience with our driver Evans. He was an excellent driver – always respectful, patient, and truly committed to making sure we saw as many animals as possible and enjoyed every moment of our trip. He constantly informed us about the wildlife and what we were seeing, which made the experience even more enriching. We always felt comfortable and safe with him, and his kindness and warm smile made the journey even better. I would highly recommend Evans to anyone looking for a memorable safari experience.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, great service
The driver (William) was wonderful. He was more than happy to explain many things to me about Uganda.
The stopovers for lunch were good, and he was a safe driver too. He was very flexible about me wanting to do different activities too and wanted me to make the most of it.
Abraham answered many many messages/queries/doubts I had via WhatsApp too..
Will recommend you highly!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best value for money safari operator in peak season
We were a group of 3 booking with peak season Africa safaris. Communication up front was 10/10. Very polite and quick reply’s on email and WhatsApp. I had the preference for a certain camp, and Peter delivered with a proposal for the camp outmatching all other operators I wrote to (like 10 others) price wise by a wide margin. Also very flexible regarding ratio down payment, paying in cash upon arrival. We were able to make a down payment in USD, and bring our own Euro currency to pay the rest upon arrival with cash. The guide we got was a Masai-born which gave us a 10/10 experience. Good English speaking, vehicle in great state, loads of knowledge about Kenya, Masai Mara and all animals and their behaviour. We managed to see everything we envisioned, including lion cubs, a leopard and 2 crossings (although the great migration was already far over on August 26th). For that, probably gamble to visit Masai Mara between July 15- August 15. Experience was great. Peak season Africa safaris had paid everything in advance. After paying the rest to Peter upon the start of the safari, he had already took charge of paying all other stuff like al park fees and the camp we stayed at. My only point of feedback would be that it would be great if Peter could come with the driver, to our hotel to take the rest of the cash payment. Now we had to make a little detour (although on the way to Masai Mara) of maybe 45 minutes to pay at his office. Summarized: awesome experience and would definitely book again!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We will come back to find Leopard and repeat with Meru Slopes!
We had an amazing safari experience with Meru Slopes! The planning and organization were excellent from start to finish. Our driver, Omary, was super cool—knowledgeable, fun, and always making sure we had the best chance to spot wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw almost the entire Big Five in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
The accommodations were comfortable and well chosen, the food was delicious, and the service throughout was simply great. Everything ran smoothly, and we always felt well taken care of.
If you’re looking for a tour operator in Tanzania that combines great planning, professional service, and a personal touch, I can highly recommend Meru Slopes. They truly made our trip unforgettable!