US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cheerful
The tour operator was reliable. I was contacted the day before to confirm pickup and he was on time the day of the tour. Sibu was polite and welcoming. The tour was safe and I thoroughly enjoyed the Safari. Our Safari driver was Jr and he was the best as well. I recommend this tour.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania safari made memorable by passionate guides. Michael and mpole.❤️
Our 10-day trip through Tanzania and Zanzibar with Passionate Guides Tanzania was absolutely phenomenal. Traveling as two couples, every detail was flawlessly organized, making the journey smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free.
Our tour manager, Michael, ensured everything ran seamlessly, from transfers to accommodations, taking care of all logistics so we could fully enjoy the experience. Our guide and driver, Benny Mpole, was outstanding — knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about wildlife. Exploring Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with Benny was unforgettable. The safari vehicle was top-notch, spacious, and perfect for long game drives, providing excellent comfort and unobstructed views for photography and wildlife spotting.
The lodges and camps were exceptional — comfortable, beautifully located, and offering wonderful hospitality. Our stay in Zanzibar was equally amazing, with pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and well-curated cultural experiences providing the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
What made the trip truly memorable was the personal touch and dedication of the entire team. We always felt safe, cared for, and genuinely welcomed throughout.
We wholeheartedly recommend Passionate Guides Tanzania, Benny, and Michael to anyone planning a safari or holiday in Tanzania. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we cannot thank them enough for creating such lasting memories.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari experience with wondful guide/driver Eli
We had a wonderful safari trip (6 nights/7 days) with Serengetti Wakanda Tours and Safari. Firstly, our guide/driver Eli (Elikana) was amazing-so knowledgeable, friendly and fun). Eli knew all the best spots to see the Big 5 and we even got to witness the Great Migration across the Mara River twice..the highlight our our Tanzanian trip. Eli's driving was superb and he always ensured we had prime views ("Hogan stand seats"-as we call it at home in Ireland) for the perfect photos. The accommodation and food were a very high standard and all staff along the safari route were so helpful and kind. We highly recommend the company and our guide/driver, Eli to anyone looking to book a Serengetti safari experience-5 star all the way. Thank you Eli and Serengetti Wakanda Tours and Safaris-we had a ball.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wholeheartedly recommend!!!
I had an amazing experience doing the safari with Dancing Simba. Everything was perfect from the beginning, when David carefully helped me choose the best package suited to my preferences and budget. My girlfriend and I decided to go for the 4-night / 5-day option, spending four days in the most famous Tanzanian parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro), and the last day on an excursion to Kilimanjaro.
During the safari, our guide Yasin was the best we could have hoped for. He was excellent at spotting animals, but above all, he was a truly kind and caring person. He always looked after us and took care of every single request or need. We shared lovely moments with him, even during the long drives between parks — his presence made the journey truly enjoyable.
Asante sana, hujambo jomba — we will never forget you!
On the last day, during our Kilimanjaro excursion, we had the pleasure of being guided by Elisha, who was also a very friendly and kind person. With him, we visited the Materuni Waterfalls and had an amazing cultural experience with a local tribe during the coffee tour — something I strongly recommend to everyone. The local people were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we danced and sang together while going through the entire coffee-making process. Later, Elisha brought us to some natural swimming pools where we could relax at the end of the day. He was always polite and attentive.
Maisha marefu, my friend!
My final comment: everyone should go on a safari at least once in their life — and I can wholeheartedly recommend doing it with the Dancing Simba team. We had such a lovely and unforgettable experience with them.
Thanks and best regards,
Michele & Michela
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond our wildest expectations
The team at Kihindo Tours tailored our Safari experience to ensure we have an unforgettable time in Tanzania.
Our five days included:
• Boat tour along the Rufiji River (spectacular birds and reptiles)
• Full day at Nyerere National Park (epic landscapes and stunning wildlife around every corner)
• Bushwalk experience in Mwaseni (insightful guide with in-depth knowledge of Botanics)
• Full day at Mikumi National Park (breathtaking wildlife in open savanna, we even saw a leopard!!)
• Accommodation and food were of high standard, exceeded expectations which made this Safari excellent value for money.
The most lasting impression for us is left by our guide, Michael.
Michael is an exceptional human, truly dedicated and a joy to be around. As a guide, he is extremely knowledgeable and his enthusiasm and respect towards the wildlife is infectious. He is professional, always punctual and a highly skilled driver - on and off road! We have learned so much from Michael during our game drives and also really enjoyed our meals together, during which we were able to learn a bit more about Tanzania's culture and current affairs.
We cannot wait to come back and visit the other National Parks.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Willing to help anything! Really nice! Nice catch for animals and have a lot animals story sharing.
Very quick response and good take care of us all the time. I have the rush trip within 3days, the agent still help me to arrange all the things and have 6 days wonderful safari!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good genuine locally based budget tour operator
Marvel runs serious fun tours and was brilliant helping us to organise our trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana. He was very accommodating with my requests and maintained good communication. We spent 5 nights in victoria falls, 2 nights in Hwange, 1 night back in vic falls and 2 nights in Chobe. The overall cost was similar to if I had organised each of the activities myself so it was good value for money, as we had the added reassurance of dealing with 1 company. It was also important to me to use a locally based company so the money is going direct to local Zim people. Marvel also provided us with a driver throughout so when we wanted to stop off at the supermarket or go out for dinner they drove us at no extra cost. Our driver was often Busani who was really helpful. Marvel also helped us out collecting lost luggage from the airport at no extra cost. The guides used for Hwange and Chobe were excellent. The company used for the Chobe camping trip wasn't brilliant but Chobe park itself made up for it, as it's beautiful and we saw so much wildlife including 100s of elephants, hippos, buffalos, crocs, giraffes, antelope, lion and a leopard! Camping was also fun (if you like camping and are used to it - this is not luxury camping). We didn't see so much wildlife in Hwange i think because of the time of year but for us it was interesting to drive out of vic falls and see some of the Zim countryside, plus we did see elephants, antelope, giraffes, zebra, hippos, hyena and a cheetah! There are so many activities in vic falls so it's really about what you want to see. I wanted my kids to see rhino's, as this was unlikely anywhere else and we went with wild horizons for the elephant encounter as they had better reviews than other companies and it was an amazing thing for the kids to do. We also did the hike down the gorge and saw the falls from a different perspective which was amazing. You do need to be of good fitness and not to be scared of heights though! Our kids are 11 and 13 and they loved it, I wouldn't recommend for younger kids. Marvel took us out to a local village which was also really interesting and good for the kids to see how differently people live. Of course the best thing was seeing the falls, which is absolutely spectacular. We didn't do a guided tour as we just wanted to do it at our own pace and take it all in, we had lunch there and went back to our favourite spots again after lunch as it's a once in a lifetime experience! Overall I would recommend Serious fun tours as a budget option, it was good value for money, they were genuinely lovely people and we had an amazing holiday.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing!
Peter does such an amazing job with safaris - you will see so many animals and have a driver with you the entire time. I felt safe and like I got to see so much
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Discovering Tanzania on Mount Meru, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
We organised with Good One Tours our Tanzania Tour of Mount Meru (3 days) and Serengeti + Ngorongoro (3 days) and were assisted by Gadiel before and during the trip. Gadiel was incredibly reactive and he answered very quickly all our questions. He adapted the tour to our needs and he was very patient with my requests of change of itinerary. We met Gadiel in Arusha when we arrived and we were then accompanied by Oscar as a guide during the climb to Mount Meru. The mountain was a beautiful adventure, physically tiring maybe more than we imagined, but rewarding in terms of stunning landscapes and surrounding nature. Oscar gave us a good rhythm to walk and he shared interesting facts about the national park. We were then guided by Zacharia of Dancing Simba during the safari, where we chose a shared trip. For the safari, Gadiel booked for us very beautiful accommodation in lodges, a highlight after long days in the jeep. Zach knows the parks very well and he is really a nice and kind person, with a lot of knowledge about wildlife. We really enjoyed our holiday, we saw amazing places and had exciting encounters with wild animals. We had some small inconveniences along the way but they were resolved quickly. One general advice, which we understood is valid for basically all tour operators, make sure that during the tour you ask to be briefed at every step, and that you check the general organisation and logistics details, as sometimes things get lost in translation and communication.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect! 4 days arranged in a wonderful way, best than expected
Each day we went in a different park and the experience was so wonderful for all of us (family - 2 adults + 2 boys)
We saw lots of of animals (zebras, giraffes, elephants, monkeys, lion, etc) with a jeep so close to them
We want to go back soon!!!