20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was 10/10, but organisation from Safarilink lacking
We experienced an issue whereby our transfer was recorded on the system as being at 9am, however it should have been booked at 7am. We confirmed this with Safarilink the day before we were due to travel and thought it had been corrected. On the day unfortunately the driver was only able to pick us up at 8:30am due to the system error.
Thankfully, we had Joseph who kindly made up as much time as he could in a safe manner - he was brilliant, telling us about our journey and made time for a comfort break without leading to a delay. He did everything he could to get us to our destination quickly but safely which we appreciated.
Safarilink were contactable by WhatsApp and phone which was helpful. It’s a shame about the delay.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Safari with Mountain Warriors – 4 Unforgettable Days in Tanzania
We had an incredible experience with Mountain Warriors! From the very beginning, Rose Mary was extremely helpful. We contacted her via WhatsApp to organize a 4-day safari including:
➡️ Tarangire National Park,
➡️ 2 days in the Serengeti,
➡️ and the Ngorongoro Crater.
She created a program that was perfectly tailored to our wishes.
✈️ The Departure
We left Stone Town by plane with Flightlink (about 1h30 flight). In Arusha, Rose Mary and our guide Grason were waiting for us with warm smiles. After a short briefing, we jumped into our Land Cruiser and the adventure began!
🐘 Day 1 – Tarangire National Park
After a few bumps on the African roads, we arrived at Tarangire National Park, where we saw our first animals: zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, and many others.
On the way, we had a small battery issue – an unexpected disconnection – but Grason handled it calmly and efficiently, helped by the wonderful solidarity of other drivers. Within minutes, everything was fixed, and the journey continued smoothly.
Grason always made sure to get us as close as possible to the animals, while respecting their space.
That evening, we stayed at the Surricata Boma Lodge, a real gem: stylish bungalows, kind staff, and excellent food.
🦁 Days 2 & 3 – Serengeti National Park
After a few hours’ drive, we reached the legendary Serengeti. The landscapes and wildlife were simply breathtaking!
That evening, we stayed at Misako Lodge, a luxury tented camp right in the heart of the Serengeti — surrounded by lions, zebras, and buffalos. The staff were very professional and the meals delicious.
The next day, we continued exploring the Serengeti before heading to Marera Mountain View Lodge, another beautiful place recommended by Rose Mary.
Just a few meters from the lodge, we experienced a minor radiator problem, but once again, the local community’s solidarity was amazing — people from the nearby village quickly helped, and everything was fixed in no time!
🦏 Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater
The final stage of our safari took us to the Ngorongoro Crater — a magical day surrounded by incredible biodiversity. We were lucky enough to spot a rhinoceros!
Thanks to Grason’s experience and attention to detail, we got to see the Big Five, the Ugly Five, and countless beautiful birds.
✈️ Back to Zanzibar
After the safari, we flew back to Zanzibar. A driver was supposed to meet us at the airport to take us to our hotel for the rest of our stay.
That was the only small disappointment of the trip — when we arrived, no one was there. We had to call Rose Mary to let her know, but she quickly took care of the issue, and the driver arrived shortly after.
💬 Final Thoughts
This was a perfectly organized safari, stress-free from start to finish. Rose Mary and Grason were both kind, professional, and passionate.
Each lodge was beautifully chosen, the logistics flawless, and the landscapes simply breathtaking.
Even the small hiccups were handled with calm and professionalism, showing the strength of the team and the local solidarity.
🌍 We 100% recommend Mountain Warriors – excellent service, great organization, and very competitive prices.
A truly unforgettable experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph our driver was great. The organisation however was awful
We booked a private transfer from Johannesburg to Krueger. This was booked for pickup at 07:00. The transfer was for 2 pax and we paid 4,500 Rand. We booked through MoAfrika tours but the transfer was with SafariLink (the vehicle we were picked up in had branding for both).
We were contacted by SafariLink on WhatsApp to reconfirm the booking details the day prior. The re confirmation stated a pickup time of 09:25 which was incorrect. We confirmed the correct details with SafariLink via WhatsApp on two occasions during the day and were told the booking was updated and we would be collected at 07:00 as expected (on both occasions).
On the day of pickup we checked out of our room early, missed breakfast and were ready for a leisurely drive to Krueger. We were ultimately picked up at 08:30 after lots of calls and messages to try and work out where our driver was.
Unfortunately the administrator at SafariLink who had confirmed the 07:00 pickup via WhatsApp had not passed the details onto Joseph. This meant we had to drive directly to Krueger with only a 5 minute stop along the way in order to ensure we did not miss any of our safari activities. The drive is c6 hours with no stops.
Joseph did a great job of making the best out of a bad situation. He made time up, he contacted our lodgings to make sure they were aware of our arrival time and kept us updated on progress along the journey. The organisation by the team who sit behind Joseph though left a lot to be desired.
The transfer vehicle was clean, modern, good WiFi capabilities etc. Joseph was also a very safe driver and pointed out points of interest along the way.
I have provided a 3* review as we paid a lot of money for the private transfer and all it led to was extra stress and inconvenience (we should have just taken the shared transfer that was included at not extra cost). Were it not for Joseph this would be a 1* review. Was the pickup on time then this would be a 5* review.
If using this Company I would suggest triple checking your booking confirmation well in advance and in the run up to your journey.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
I love this experience, the guide (Martin) is incredible and give good informations.
He has a lot of knowledge about his job and safari
US
Wonderful Tour!
We had a wonderful time. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and funny. The sanctuary had a wide range of wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Lunch on site was tasty and offered additional animal viewings.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was an outstanding tour guide; we could not have wished for a better experience
Our safari experience was absolutely amazing!
We were lucky to have Martin as our guide, he made sure we saw as many animals as possible and shared fascinating stories and facts about each one. It was such an enriching and unforgettable tour. Martin is an excellent tour operator, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a truly memorable safari experience!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour.
Amazing tour, very funny. We saw a lot of different animals and learn about them.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are amazing - so well organized!
It is so impressive to see the ani
Aka in their habitats. We feel we have time to enjoy every minute. When we get excited, Our guide Moloko took the time to stop longer so we could take the best ever photos!!! Highly recommended! Moloko is so joyful!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Moloko was brilliant!
Our tour guide Moloko was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
