20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
Our guide, Stanley, was incredibly knowledgable about wildlife and a skilled driver. He did a great job of keeping us away from other vehicles as much as possible so we could enjoy the bush, whilst still giving us some unforgettable wildlife sightings. Stanley was great at changing the plan if we weren't finding many species and was able to answer all of our questions and cater to our requests also. Rashid was a great cook and we had many delicious meals. We'd definitley recommend you request Stanley and Rashid if possible! We also had a lovely walk on Kilimanjaro on our last day.
Some of the communications prior to the trip seemed very casual - but this is just the African way and in no way a reflection of any unprofessionalism of the part of the guides, cooks, or tour company.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip Cancelled By African Safari Guru Shortly Before Departure
Our 2025 safari with African Safari Guru was cancelled less than three weeks before departure after we had paid in full. Communication and refund follow-up were difficult, and only a small portion of our payment was returned. It was a disappointing experience after many months of planning. Travelers should confirm refund policies and have strong travel insurance before booking with this company.
IT
Top tier
Rajab was so great that we felt it was our friend and not a local guide.
It felt the same so we are sure the experience was the best of the best.
Thank you a lot for all the arrangements.
Food and accomodation were great as well.
Thank you Rajab <3
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience, where aspectative are never too high
Rajab, the perfect guid and a friend too.
He was a member of our group, super responsible and aviable for all our requests!
He made this experience super super fun and INCREDIBLE, super focus about us, helping always seeking besting animals!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went perfect! :)
A fried and I made a six-days safari with Safari Talk Tours in September 2025. Tuzho tailored the safari to our wishes and always responded quickly. He even organized other transfers for us outside of the safari. Even when unexpected problems arose with the vehicle, Den and Tuzho did everything necessary to ensure that our safari could continue as planned. All in all, the two of them are a great team. We felt very comfortable and safe throughout and had a wonderful vacation.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
US
🚫 WARNING: New World Safaris took $68,000 and left clients with NO bookings in Africa
I am writing this review as a consumer alert regarding New World Safaris (Pty) Ltd.
I am a travel advisor. My clients prepaid over USD 68,000 months in advance for a luxury safari and hotel package. When they arrived in Tanzania on Christmas Eve 2024, there were no confirmed reservations anywhere - every “confirmation” we had received was either fake or non-existent.
Their bookings at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Simbavati Tented Camp, Nyasi Tented Camp, and Melia Zanzibar had all been canceled due to non-payment by New World Safaris. Each property confirmed in writing that they had repeatedly requested payment and never received it.
We were forced to rebook every stay out of pocket at enormous personal cost. Throughout, New World Safaris’ representative David repeatedly assured us that all arrangements were secure, but the lodges told us otherwise. I personally intervened and paid vendors directly to prevent my clients from being stranded, even though they had already paid New World in full. I had staff from New World Safari messaging me on the side helping me rebook (at my own cost), and asking me not to tell David or Mariano they were helping.
Despite repeated attempts to reach Mariano Cuervo (owner) via email, phone, and WhatsApp, there was complete silence.
The final communication we received was on December 31, 2024, after I sent a formal notice of breach of contract and refund demand. Their response, from David Smit, stated: “WITHOUT PREJUDICE. We will proceed with the same in terms of defamation and false pretence. Regards, David.”
That was the last message we ever received. Since then, there has been no acknowledgment, no explanation, and no refund. The company went dark and stopped responding entirely.
We have filed formal bank disputes and police reports and preserved all evidence, including screenshots, payment receipts, and written correspondence from the lodges verifying non-payment.
I am writing this now because New World Safaris has resumed advertising and promoting itself on social media channels such as Instagram and Facebook, attempting to attract new business as if nothing happened. Consumers deserve to be warned before more travelers are deceived.
In short: do not book with New World Safaris. They are still marketing themselves despite this conduct. Travelers should consider this operator high risk.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You can trust their experience %100
Very well organized, very professional and friendly team. You can trust their experience %100.
We spend 5 days together both in Masai Mara and Nairobi.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a trip where I could see all the animals
I went on a safari tour by myself. The guide found the animals well. He was very professional and actively looked for them. So I could see many animals. Some animals were able to see them right in front of me because they were good at spotting. It is a must-see trip at least once in your life.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience in Tanzania
I had a wonderful experience during my Tanzania safari. Thanks to Paul and his team for their fantastic customer service!