CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A highly professional and exceptionally reliable tour operator
My tour to the Danakil Depression was truly unforgettable. Danakil is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, and experiencing it with such a professional, attentive, and highly organized team made all the difference.
I am very well traveled, and this journey clearly stands among my top adventures worldwide. Every aspect of the tour was handled with great care and precision—transportation, food, water, sleeping arrangements, permits, and safety were all exceptionally well managed in an extremely remote and challenging environment. This level of organization allowed me to fully immerse myself in the experience with complete confidence and peace of mind.
An exceptional adventure that I will carry with me forever. I highly recommend this company to anyone considering Danakil or anything in Ethiopia
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best!
At first when we tried to book a safari tour it was overwhelming because of the large amount of companies but once we got in contact with Mariam at Simbaland we knew that we wanted to go with them since she was so patient and friendly. We booked a 5 day safari, 1 day in Arusha, 1 day in Mto Wa Mbo and 1 day in Materuni waterfall/hot springs. Though some small issues we would go with Simbaland again and again. We met a lot of people along the way that also had some issues with their company so it seems quite common, but the difference was how the companies solved it. Other people told us that they were sent around talking to different people in one company and had different guides everyday. With Simbaland we had direct contact with Mariam that solved everything quick and was very helpful. We also had the same guide, Ali, for the whole safari of 5 days, and he was amazing! It’s only thanks to him we got to see the big five. While other jeeps followed each other in a line, Ali went the opposite direction and showed us the true savannah. Our highest recommendation is not to miss out at least one day at Mto Wa Mbu, we learned so much and it was an incredible experience to meet locals and to visit the Masai. Our guide in Mto Wa Mbu, Baraka, is born and raised there and are connected to the Mto Wa Mbu cultural tourism program. That means that the money from the tourism goes to the village and provides the locals with tap water. He was so friendly and absolutely the best! Our day for Materuni waterfall with the coffee tour was as well so so so good, our guide Owen, had so much knowledge and took us to the places before it got overcrowded.
To summarise, we are so blown away with this experience and we are so happy that we choosed Simbaland! It was worth every penny!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Eric is an awesome tour guide!
We had an absolutely unforgettable safari experience with our outstanding tour guide Eric. We were incredibly lucky to witness rare and special wildlife moments, including a wildebeest giving birth, cheetah hunting and feeding (4 times!), baby cheetahs, and baby warthogs, which truly made this trip once-in-a-lifetime. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about animals and their behavior, and his explanations added so much depth to everything we saw. We also enjoyed tasting local food, including truly organic local chicken. Everything was perfectly organized. The guide was very reliable and always on time, the itinerary ran smoothly, and the hotels/lodges were nice, clean, and comfortable throughout the trip. Overall, this safari was absolutely worth the money, and we highly recommend this guide to anyone looking for a high-quality, memorable safari experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Japicon Expeditions: turning every trip into a seamless adventure full of unforgettable memories
I was impressed by how attentive and warm the staff were; they checked in regularly, making sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself. That same level of care extended to the logistics: transport, accommodation, and activities all flowed without a hitch, leaving me free to simply enjoy my trip without worrying about a thing!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always very attentive, friendly, responsible, and detail-oriented
Inspired Safari is the best agency I could have chosen, and on top of that, the one that offered me the best price. I was assisted by Lina and Martha, and they were always attentive, answering all my questions and inquiries in a detailed and friendly manner, and constantly checking on how I was doing. The safari itself was spectacular, and the guides were excellent as well, especially Elisahili in Tanzania. When I come back, I will definitely contact them again. Thank you very much for everything