BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The tour is very interesting. I really liked the Voortrekker Monument, which has a beautiful view, and the lower level displays incredible art. The location is beautiful; the garden in front of the Union Buildings is wonderful, and I found Paul Krugger's house interesting. The Cullinam Mine Crater is simply impressive. The entire tour takes a bit of time, and I suggest bringing some snacks to keep you from getting too hungry until lunch. A thousand points for the guide; he's witty, cheerful, and explains things very well.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari Experience in Kenya
The whole trip was perfectly organized by our guide John Walter, blending adventure with comfort. Our guide’s knowledge, timing, and warm personality made every day flow effortlessly, turning each stop into a highlight rather than just another destination.
If you’re dreaming of an authentic Kenyan safari that delivers jaw-dropping wildlife, diverse landscapes, and genuine insight, this is the one to take.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From lions to leopards to cheetahs, Bavuma Wild Quest made sure we saw it all
We booked our safari with Bavuma Wild Quest very last minute (literally from the plane before takeoff!) and Joshua, the owner, was super responsive and had everything ready for us when we landed in Nairobi. Overall, we had a wonderful trip and saw so many incredible animals, but I also want to share some helpful tips for future travelers.
Our first guide, Chris, picked us up at the airport and he was absolutely amazing—knowledgeable, friendly, talkative, and easy-going. We loved him. The first stop was Masai Mara. Just a heads up: the drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara is long, and if your flight doesn’t land before 8am, it’s pretty much impossible to do a game drive that same day, even though the itinerary made it seem doable. We ended up going straight to our resort as the sun was setting. The resort itself was clean, comfy, and welcoming, though I’d probably choose to stay inside the park next time to avoid the extra driving.
Day 2 in Masai Mara was incredible. Chris got us up close to so many animals, including a cheetah, and he always stopped whenever we were excited about something—which was often! Day 3 was the toughest travel day, with about 9 hours on the road getting into Tanzania and meeting our new guide, Emmanuel. The itinerary made it seem like we’d have more time in the Northern Serengeti that day, but in reality we only got about 2 hours. Thankfully, those 2 hours were magical—we saw amazing wildlife and an unforgettable sunset. The lodge in Northern Serengeti was inside the park and absolutely worth it.
The hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti the next morning was a highlight—highly recommend it. From there, we headed to Central Serengeti, where we spotted a leopard, then later to Ngorongoro Crater. The crater was beautiful, but personally I preferred Masai Mara and Northern Serengeti more.
Overall, we had some hiccups with timing and long drives, but that’s partly the nature of safari travel and partly due to the way the itinerary was presented. The accommodations were great for what we booked, the staff everywhere were friendly, and both of our guides were excellent. If you’re considering Bavuma Wild Quest, I’d definitely recommend them, just go in knowing that travel between parks takes longer than you might expect, and if possible, try to stay inside the parks for more time with the animals.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sweet and welcoming
Kilipath connected us to serenghetti tours which was honestly the best trip I've ever had. They were great with communication, always making us feel reassured. Great value for money with the experience and tour guide we had. Day 2 we already decided we wanted to return for a trip during the wet season. They even came to celebrate my partners birthday with us when we arrived im arusha, after our safari trip. Great experience, highly recommend x
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bavuma Wild Quest gave us an unforgettable safari with amazing guides and wildlife.
We had a wonderful safari with Bavuma Wild Quest, starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha. Considering we booked this trip at the very last minute, Joshua, the owner, was outstanding in arranging everything quickly and making sure we were well taken care of upon arrival.
Our first guide, Chris, picked us up in Nairobi and we absolutely loved him. He was polite, easy-going, very knowledgeable, and made our time in Masai Mara unforgettable. The lodge was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the staff everywhere we went were warm and attentive. A tip for future travelers—if your flight arrives after 8am, you likely won’t have time for a Masai Mara game drive that same day, as the drive from Nairobi to the park is much longer than it looks on paper. Staying inside the park would also be a great choice to maximize game-viewing time.
After crossing into Tanzania, we were handed over to Emmanuel, who was equally fantastic. He had a real gift for positioning us close to the animals, always making sure we had the best opportunities for photos. He was incredibly patient with our constant excitement—especially every time we spotted baby animals—and never rushed us. Emmanuel often shared meals with us as well, which made for great conversations and gave us a wonderful glimpse into everyday life in Tanzania.
The hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was truly a highlight and highly recommended. Each of the accommodations we stayed at were comfortable, spacious, and matched the level of safari we booked. Being inside the parks was especially nice, as it saved travel time and gave us a more immersive experience.
A quick practical note for future travelers: tipping in USD is widely preferred in Kenya and Tanzania (guides, resorts, balloon operators, etc.), but it’s very hard to find small bills once you arrive. We recommend bringing plenty of $1s and $5s from home so you’re prepared.
Overall, Bavuma Wild Quest gave us an incredible safari filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, comfortable stays, and guides who went above and beyond. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a trip to East Africa.
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Customer satisfaction taken to the next level!
I cannot recommend highly enough Kilimanjaro Unforgettable! They went above and beyond to make us happy. Everything was organized impeccably, the communication was super easy and prompt, the accommodations they have offered were outstanding, the food was the best we ever had! One of the selected accommodations was fully booked and they offered a free of charge upgrade. Our driver, Erick, made sure all the time we were safe and took care of us. But want impressed us the most was how they organized our son's birthday. Athumani surprised us with a Maasai welcoming at the airport! On the last day when they dropped us at the airport we saw our return flight to Zanzibar had a 3h delay. I texted Athumani that our flight was delayed and even though it was out of their control, they immediately called us, talked to the airline personnel and rebooked us to an earlier flight. They are simply amazing!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent One Day Tour to Mikumi National Park
This was an excellent tour with Kihindo Tours for three reasons:
1. Convenience
From the moment that I was picked up in the morning, until the moment I arrived back at the hotel at night, every part of the tour was planned and taken care of. I never needed to pay anything extra, or wait for a service. Everything was arranged perfectly.
2. Quality of Guides and Drivers
My three drivers and guides, Isaya, Zegega, and Jackson, were friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I enjoyed spending time with them all day.
3. Experience in the Park
I was able to see all of the animals that I was expecting: lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, zebras, elephants, etc. Jackson knew all of the places to find them, and I came away very satisified to see them all.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour operator in Kenya and Tanzania
We are a family of 5 and did a 14 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania with Monkey adventures and it was an amazing experience.
While planning some of us thought if 14 days could be too long but at the end of the tour, all of us agreed that we could happily spend several more days on safari.
While the national parks themselves are amazing, monkey adventures did a great job in suggesting us an itinerary that met our criteria (amazing wildlife in diverse parks along with varied experiences and with mid tier accommodations within our budget) and working with us for months and answering dozens of our mails and calls. They provided us with perfect vehicles and amazing guides (Dickson in Kenya and Kimondo in Tanzania) that made our journey thoroughly enjoyable.
It has been a month since our tour and we can't stop talking about it or telling about it to our friends.
If you are planning a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, do not hesitate to use them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Felix from Ramesa adventures. He picked us up from Nairobi and we did Amboseli, lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Everywhere we went he was always early to pick us up, made us feel safe, and made sure we had the best and smoothest honeymoon. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and great at spotting them.. we saw leopards, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo and so much more!!! He knew exactly where to position the car so we had the best pictures and made our entire week so incredible. We couldn’t have asked for more, thank you Felix and Ramesa adventures!!!’
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories for life!
Fantastic tour through Tanzania, which was put together by Mwanne in consultation with us. There were never too many questions and they were answered quickly and competently by her.
After landing at Arusha Airport we met our guide and driver Malley, who drove us around and informed us the whole trip well and competently. He did more than his best to offer us an unforgettable trip.
From a Cheetha with cubs, more than 200 lions with cubs and as a highlight the leopard with cubs in a tree with prey......Of course a lot of other animals, zebras, elephants, giraffe, wildebeests etc.
But our favorite was the balloon ride over the Serengeti with the bush breakfast....
All in all an unforgettable trip !!!!!