50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Life-Changing Safari — Beyond Every Expectation
There are trips you take, and then there are trips that change you. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is unequivocally the latter.
From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was no ordinary safari lodge. The team had an almost uncanny ability to anticipate every need before it was even expressed — a cold towel here, a perfectly timed sundowner there, a room detail personalized just for us. The staff don't just provide service; they provide presence, and that makes all the difference.
The food deserves its own accolade. Every meal was an event — fresh, inventive, and beautifully presented, whether served under the open sky or around a boma fire. It elevated what could have been a "nice camp meal" into something truly memorable.
But the real magic happened out in the bush. Our ranger and tracker were, without exaggeration, extraordinary. Their knowledge runs impossibly deep — we tracked and spotted all of the Big 5, which alone felt like a miracle, but that was just the beginning. They decoded the language of the bush for us: the medicinal secrets of plants most people would walk past without a second glance, the stories written in animal tracks, and at night, the vast, uninterrupted African sky — they turned a canopy of stars into a living astronomy lesson. We came home knowing more about this planet than we ever expected to.
Beyond the wildlife, beyond the food, beyond the flawless service — Sabi Sabi gave us something rarer: a genuine sense of wonder. It rekindled curiosity I didn't know had gone quiet.
A special mention must go to Safari.com and our consultant Candis, who made the entire journey seamless from the very first conversation. No hidden fees, no last-minute surprises, no stress — just thoughtful, expert planning that let us be fully present for every incredible moment. If you want a safari done right, start with them.
If you are even remotely considering it — go. Don't hesitate, don't wait for the "right time." Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is, without question, the most extraordinary experience of my life.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, they curated an enjoyable safari experience for us!
We enjoyed our first safari experience with Meru Slopes!
Kelvin created a perfect itinerary for us to visit all the national parks in Tanzania and included a cultural village tour with a coffee experience on the last day, because we said we were interested in coffee. He was also very responsive on WhatsApp and answered our queries readily. He also constantly checked in and ensured that our tour ran smoothly and safely for the week.
Our guide Jackson Leyeyo is wonderful. He has a sharp eye and spotted the animas that we wanted to see at the safari. We were able to catch the big five in this trip thanks to him! He always gave us ample time to take pictures of the animals before filling us up on facts about the animal.
Another thing we appreciated during the tour was having hot food during lunch. It was delicious and kept us full for the duration of the game drive.
Unfortunately our jeep broke down on the second last day and we were stranded for a bit in Ngorongoro, and Jackson tried his best to fix the car. The car could not be fixed but Jackson arranged for us to join another group for the final game drive in Ngorongoro. He ensured our safety during the situation and handled the car issue while we were still able to complete the last game drive. After the game drive, Meru Slopes also arranged a private transfer to take us back to Arusha from Ngorongoro. We were very pleased with how Meru Slopes handled the situation.
Overall, we are pleased with Meru Slopes’ tour and service. It made our safari trip a truly memorable experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was excellent,
Theodore was very friendly and educating, Jack as well very friendly and good driver. Excellent staff!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beacon Safaris provided us an Amazing trip...Start to finish
From the Arrival to departure Beacon provided all we needed for a most wonderful trip. Ms. Winnie in the office took care of everything from our pickup at our arrival flight, flight between the 2 Parks to booking us a hotel for our last night. She is a great communicator and there was nothing we didnt know about before hand. We were picked up from the airport and our Guide Harun drove us to Amboseli to our accommodations. He was great and took us through Amboseli Park. He was great! The truck was clean and comfortable, he knew where the various wildlife were and we saw 9 Cheetahs during that time aside from many other creatures! We then had a flight to Masai Mara where our Guide Carlos picked us up. He made us feel very comfortable as we toured the Park. It is an incredible place. The wildlife was beautiful from the Lions to a Leopard..the Leopard we saw the very last day sitting in a tree and Carlos found that spot! Carlos is awesome guide! We could not have been in better hands. This was our 50th Anniversary and all those at Beacon made us feel very welcome! Everything was well arranged. The trip was awesome and worth every dollar! we can't thank them enough for this unforgettable adventure!!!!!!
PT
Amansing
The cook was excellent and the guide was great as well 👏
However, the first campsite left a bit to be desired in some aspects.
Other than that, everything was impeccable and it was a very positive experience 😊
CN
Great and nice one.
The trekking is perfect. And everyone is so nice and reply so fast. I changed my trek’s date and things is always get properly updated.
Thank you for all guys.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brave and nice
I love the tour we made with melita, we saw the big five in 3 days, he is very fast driving to see the animals and not afraid of getting close, he is nice and funk, the chef Lucas made Amazing food for us to eat in the camping. I Would recomend this tour to everyone with melita !
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari tour
Had a safari tour with Sandpiper Safaris,
Overall experience was wonderful, communication always on point and really fast, organization was great and professional from picking up at the airport until the drop off, they took care of everything,
Our guide Elisha was absolutely amazing, easy communication skills, managed to spot big 5 in our tour, and many more animals, always full with patience if u want to stay and look at animals which is really important, definitely recommended to ask for him as your guide, also spoke English very well
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend- exceptional service
My partner and I did an 11 day wildcamping trip with Kalahari Breeze Safaris. We camped in the Okavango Delta, slept under the stars in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, camped in the Mababe Concession and Savute for 4 nights, did a beautiful sunset cruise and game drive in Chobe and ended the trip at Victoria Falls. Maria was super prompt and helpful in planning and organising the perfect trip for us customised to our preferences. Every single day on the trip was magical and we were very well taken care of even deep in the Savute and Mababe reserves. The logistics of wildcamping, activities and game drives were perfectly planned and seamlessly executed. The KBS team is extremely professional and the guides are excellent at tracking wildlife and ensuring you get the best views of the most elusive animals. Special mention for the absolutely wonderful food that was prepared at the campsites (3 course meals in the bush surrounded by wildlife !) . We highly recommend visiting Botswana (and southern Africa) with Kalahari Breeze Safaris. We brought home wonderful memories and look forward to visiting Africa again with Kalahari Breeze Safaris.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable and very responsive travel agent for safari and other South Africa excur
Shout out to Andy for being service orientated in helping us to find our prefect safari within our budget and dates. Communication was top notch, helpful with suggestions and advices.
We stayed for 4 nights at Ivory Wilderness River Rock lodge in Klaserie and had a wonderful time. My kid didn't want to leave.
Andy also arranged 3 days private transport for us , with a good guide/driver for various excursions around Cape Town and beyond including Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Hermanus whale watching etc.
Highly recommended. Will use African Travel Consultants again when coming to African next time
