US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thrilled I chose Passionate Guides
From the moment I started communicating with Beatus I knew he was the right guide for us! He was incredibly responsive, helpful with my never ending questions and determined to personalize our itinerary down to the smallest detail. He suggested tented lodges that were in our price range and customized the most efficient itinerary.
He took care of every single detail so it was effortless on our part.
It was obvious how well respected Beatus is in the circle of safari companies, other guides, and with the lodges.
His knowledge was off the charts, he was fun, kind, and so dedicated to personalize the trip for us. We started as clients and ended as friends.
I will be highly recommending
Passionate Guides to all my friends and family
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 6 day safari with the best guide
We had an absolutely incredible safari experience with Mountain warriors.
Rosemary was very helpful from the beginning, stood out from other operators being kind and friendly and helped us craft the perfect itinerary and tailor it exactly to our needs - with little thoughtful surprises to make our 6 day safari even more special!
As for our guide - Innocent, nothing but the best! He was super friendly since he met us and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and the parks. His ability to spot animals and explain their behaviors made the experience both exciting and educational. He’s also a truly skilled driver who always knew exactly where to go for the best sightings, which meant we were able to see so much more than we expected and he helped us get the big 5!
He also shared and taught us a lot about the culture of the country and the people, Swahili words and songs and made the trip even better!
Thanks to him and the magic of Serengeti, our safari was unforgettable and far beyond what we had imagined. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back!
Asante sana 🙏🏻
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable, Passionate about his work.
Had an absolutely incredible experience with Wasili Kenya Safari on my recent safari! From start to finish, everything was timely, so well-organized, seamless, and exceeded our expectations.
The guide from Wasili Kenya safaris was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. He made every game drive exciting by spotting animals we would have easily missed, while also sharing fascinating facts about their behaviors and habitats. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five and so much more!
The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and perfectly located, offering breathtaking views especially of Mount Kilimanjari. I also appreciated the attention to detail—cold drinks during drives, safe transport, and the genuine hospitality that made us feel well taken care of throughout.
What stood out most was how personalized the experience felt. Whether it was adjusting the schedule for the best wildlife sightings, or patiently answering our many questions, the team went above and beyond to make this safari unforgettable.
I highly recommend Wasili KenyaSafaris to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy, and truly memorable safari adventure. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and my daughter's and I are so grateful to have shared it with such an outstanding company.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience, proven!
Everything went perfectly! Took a 6 day tour to Massai Mara, Nakuru, Ambosseli.
Our guide was Alvin (Maina): we talked to many other travelers at lunches and campsites and I can confidently say that Maina is the best in the business. Other guides were often lazy to go somewhere far, were not ready to wait for the right moment to see the cherished animal, some ignored tourists and did not tell us anything. Only on the first day we saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and many others, Maina constantly showed his leading qualities. For example, when 20 jeeps stood and waited for half an hour for a cheetah to emerge from the grass, Maina was the first to drive past it and let us see it up close, all the others followed him. Another day there was a moment when about 10 jeeps stood near 5 lionesses, one jeep got stuck and Maina was the one who was not afraid, got out, tied a rope and pulled his colleague out, while 10 meters away from what was happening were hungry predators. Afterwards, on the way to the campsite, Maina pulled another colleague out of the mire. Maina is well connected and authored among the locals. Usually, when something interesting is found, the guides radio each other and 10 to 70 jeeps come to the place, but real diamonds are not available to everyone. So, when we were already on our way back to the camp, a friend contacted Maina and shared a location where a leopard was lying on a tree. Instead of going to dinner we raced to this tree, there was only one car of his friend and us, we ended up taking some crazy shots and watching a leopard hunting antelope. Maina was also very interesting telling us different details of the animal world, telling us where to haggle in the stores and always going where we asked. There was also a time when he chased away the locals who were demanding tolls on the road.
SuperEagles agency: we were in the agency only at the beginning of the safari, as we returned to the hotel, but I can note the cost. The price varies from month to month, BUT, during the safari we met a girl who bought exactly the same route as we have in 2 times more expensive, and as a result 3 of 6 days she traveled with us in the car as many who have routes cross for logistics are transferred to other guides, we had one guide and a car from beginning to end. I can safely recommend this agency and in particular Maina, he is someone who is focused on the successful outcome of your safari!
TT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
With African Ambition Tours, the journey IS the destination...absolutely incredible!
There are elements of an experience that can make it or break it. In the case of Safari, selecting the right tour operator tops that list. As a sole female travelling with my nine year old son halfway across the world, I was seeking a registered, trustworthy and suitable company to provide a customized itinerary and quotation based on my interests, dynamic and with some wiggle room for flexibility. African Ambition Tours was a CLEAR cut above the rest. Value for money on this mid-range safari certainly stood out, but it was Pendo’s responsiveness, warmth, authenticity and efficiency that sealed the deal for me. She really took the time and effort to understand me as a person and what I was looking for- in some cases before I even knew myself- and she made recommendations and offered invaluable insight that turned out perfectly! I am nothing short of grateful that Pendo was integral in the planning of this trip. I must have updated my itinerary no less than ten times without a word of complaint from Pendo, and actually, she seemed happy to do it once I felt more comfortable with the change. Additionally, the payment options with African Ambition Tours were flexible and accommodating, and they also catered unlimited water for us, our choice of soda and plenty of snacks even before we landed in Tanzania.
The safari itself was a journey of a lifetime. Breathtaking. Grounding. Deeply reconnecting. And absolutely exhilarating, all rolled up into one. I thank our guide Dismas, a true professional, for that. Now, like anyone else, I appreciate the beauty of a serendipitous animal sighting. However, with Dismas’s experience, little was left to chance. Whether he was communicating via radio with other guides, driving around our camp having heard lions in the vicinity the night before or simply from his wealth of knowledge, no stone was left unturned for us to see whatever we wanted. And see we did! I asked for a cheetah, Dismas found three! I wanted to photograph a lion with its full mane- I got four! A waterbuck at a particular angle- Dismas moved his vehicle (and always did) to ensure that I got the perfect shot. Feasts on fresh kills? Hakuna Matata- we saw lions, hyenas, vultures, even storks eating carcasses! Leopards- three or four. In fact, Dismas helped me to take an amazing photograph given that my reach was shorter than his to capture this cat’s position. The elusive Rhino was high on my list, and Dismas kept going until I saw the most beautiful Mum and her baby that made the long drive more than worth it. Hippos- check! Jackals- check! Crocodiles- check! Elephants (close enough to stare into my soul)- check!. Giraffes- check! All kinds of antelope- check! Check. Check. Check! You get the idea. Dismas missed nothing. On the contrary, far too often I had to search using binoculars to see what he had pointed out to me with his naked eye.
Apart from game, my son is an avid upcoming birder, and he has not stopped talking about our guide yet. Dismas was so good with him- stopping at every new bird or quizzing him on recurring ones that my son had just learnt on safari. They were both cross-referencing their bird books and really engaging in such a meaningful way. It was truly heartwarming to see how caring and patient Dismas is, and how expertly he managed to balance his two client’s diverse interests, seemingly without effort. Dismas was also quite accommodating when I asked to add on a visit to Olduvai Gorge which was not in the original itinerary. He arranged with Pendo and in no time, I was able to visit and without rushing. Similarly, I was able to leisurely shop for Tanzanite at many stores, visit the Maasai Market, get money changed at the Bureau etc. all thanks to Dismas. He is a real treasure trove of knowledge, experience and good-nature, easily delivering an inimitable safari experience.
Truly, from my first contact with Pendo to the end of safari when Dismas walked us inside the airport to catch our flight out of Arusha, we were treated more like good friends than clients. I felt completely safe at all times and we were very well taken care of. It is without reservation that I recommend African Ambition Tours to book your next East African safari. This company is a class act, and I cannot wait to return on safari with them again!
Tip- Communicate your expectations of the safari but give your guide the autonomy to make it happen.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very fulfilling experience
Our guide was Kalifa - a 16 year veteran of safari guiding. I think we may have gotten the best guide in the Maasai Mara park. He made sure we had the best views of the animals and was extremely knowledgeable of where to be and when. Axis Africa Safaris organizes excellent safaris and evidently hires some of the best guides! We would recommend them to friends and would use them again if we visit again in the future.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expertly Crafted Safari
My safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru National Park, and Naivasha was filled with exciting and memorable experiences. Ibrahim, our guide, was truly amazing—his deep knowledge of birds made the journey even more fascinating. He was also very flexible with the itinerary and kindly included a visit to Hell’s Gate, which was not originally planned.
The tour itself was expertly crafted, with excellent choices of accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp, Lake Nakuru Lodge, and Naivasha Resort. Everything came together perfectly, making this safari an unforgettable experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Touring with Southern African Tours, we had one of the best holidays of our lifetime.
We booked our three-week holiday in South Africa with Southern African Tours on a recommendation, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made. Our goal was not only to experience the “Big Five” safari but also to gain a deeper understanding of the country and its people. Craig and Bianca delivered far beyond our expectations.
They designed an itinerary that blended wildlife encounters, cultural interactions, and unforgettable adventures. From Kruger National Park to Eswatini that included an elephant interaction, swimming with dolphins in Sodwana Bay and enjoying the relaxed charm of St. Lucia. We hiked the Drakensberg Mountains, explored Cape Town, visited wineries, spotted whales and penguins, and even had a personal encounter with giraffes. Craig and Bianca arranged excellent accommodations and meals that made the trip even more enjoyable.
What truly set this experience apart was their deep knowledge and passion for South Africa. Their insights gave us a far richer appreciation of the people, culture, and history of this remarkable country.
Our three weeks were stress-free, unforgettable, and filled with moments we’ll treasure forever. We recommend Southern African Tours to anyone planning a South African adventure.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced and accommodating
Loved the safari by Axis Africa. Our guide Jack made a huge impact on the quality of the safari and viewing of the wildlife. The tour company was very accommodating of our requests.
BO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari