50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing wildlife and lovely people
We only did a safari in Masai Mara but it was fantastic. Saw the big five. Saw the migration crossing which is why we went in August. The people are lovely and friendly.and the camp we stayed in is highly recommended. (Asnil safari camp.)
Used African harteebeest to book.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very nice wild life and very African country
Tanzania is a truly beautiful country with breathtaking nature and wildlife. The safaris and landscapes can exceed all expectations – sometimes things turn out even better than you imagined. At the same time, traveling here means embracing a very authentic African experience.
It’s important to be prepared for some challenges along the way. Roads can be rough, and getting a flat tire every now and then is quite normal. Public toilets outside the national parks are often just simple holes in the ground – there’s never toilet paper, so bring your own. Even inside the parks, where “Western-style” toilets are provided, many are poorly maintained.
Another thing to keep in mind is pricing. As a tourist, you will often be asked to pay much more than the local rate. Whether you decide to negotiate or just accept the difference depends on your own comfort level. Ordering food can also be a lesson in patience: a simple lunch might easily take an hour before it arrives, but that’s just part of the local rhythm.
If you prefer to stay fully in the “tourist bubble,” you’ll be more shielded from these aspects. But if you step outside it, you’ll experience both the challenges and the charm of everyday life in Tanzania. Either way, the incredible wildlife and landscapes more than make up for the occasional inconvenience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional Safari Experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Our safari in Uganda was absolutely unforgettable! The tour operator went out of their way to design a trip tailored exactly to our interests, and we were blown away by the variety and quality of experiences included.
Based in Queen Elizabeth National Park, we enjoyed the best of both worlds: classic game drives and lodge experiences alongside unique, immersive activities that gave us a true sense of Ugandan life and culture. Highlights included:
• A day in the village, visiting a coffee farm where we roasted beans and brewed our own coffee.
• Experiencing bee harvesting and learning about salt mining.
• Staying at an Ankole cow farm — a special glimpse into local traditions.
• Visiting the CTC Conservation Center, where we had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to interact with animals up close, especially the lion cubs.
What impressed us most was how much was included for the value. The balance of wildlife, cultural activities, and personal attention far exceeded our expectations, and every day felt rich with discovery and adventure.
If you’re considering a safari in Uganda, I cannot recommend this tour operator enough. They provide not just a safari, but an immersive journey through the wildlife, culture, and heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional in every way!
I would recommend Elephant Herd to anyone and everyone (especially Bev for amazing communication, patience and planning and Bhekifa - the very best guide - kind, knowledgeable, genuine). This was an amazing trip from start to finish. Grateful for the trip of a lifetime.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another Excellent Safari with KETS!
This was the 3rd time that we used KETS for a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. KETS has some of the best driver/guides in the business. Our drivers were very skilled at getting us up close to the wildlife and they jockeyed us around to position us to take the best photos ever. We were so pleased with all of our drivers. They also were knowledgable about the animals and their behavior and eagerly shared the information with us.
We let Paul plan our safari and we were very happy with the accommodations that he chose. We just let him know how long we would be there and he did the rest. It was really comforting to have a trusted driver waiting to pick us up late at night at the airport in Nairobi. On our last day, Paul easily and efficiently adjusted our schedule so that we didn't have to wait for hours in the airport.
A trip to Kenya wouldn't be complete without seeing the Big 5, and KETS did not disappoint us, as we had multiple sightings of these magnificent animals. In fact, we had the best sighting of a leopard that we have ever had.
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
They were so helpful and made everything easy .. transportation and comfort … they even kept our luggage with them as we didn’t have a place to leave them .. I would 100% recommend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
Great trip. Jack was an excellent guide. Saw lots of animals. Strongly recommend
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reagan was the best Safari guide and driver.
Our experience with Elydrea was outstanding from the very beginning. We were provided with a brand-new, reliable jeep just for the two of us, which made the trip even more special. Our guide, Reagan, was always kind, attentive, and ready to help. He tailored the safari to our needs, recommending the best parks and lodges along the way.
During the game drives, he always managed to get us to the sightings before the other vehicles, shared fascinating insights about the wildlife, and even gave us a high-quality binocular that allowed us to spot the shyest and most distant animals. He was also wonderful company during meals, making every moment enjoyable.
A special mention goes to the experience with the private chef in Ngorongoro – simply unforgettable and the cherry on top of an already amazing journey. Truly a “wow” adventure. I would go back in a heartbeat!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joshua and Gladys were extremely professional, kind and clear! Couldn’t fault them.
We had only three days to explore the Serengeti. This happened and we were able to see 71 sightings of animals, 4/5 of the big five! We did manage to get to nearly see the rhino, but missed it by a millisecond. Our operator, Joshua was extremely professional and knowledgeable. The food at the lodge was amazing and the lodge itself was protected by the ranger and Masai. Life changing experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bespoke, thoughtful and determined for us to have the best time!
Starting with the planning, Silas and Robert were incredibly helpful and helped produce about the dozen or so iterations of our tour. We started with a 'standard' tour but then added items we wanted to experience such as the migration and they worked to our budget, explaining why certain options would add more cost.
They were very responsive to my queries and provided all the details for me to make the deposit and payment via bank transfer.
The tour itself was incredible and it was a combination of a truly amazing guide who knew where to find the animals and was clearly very interested in the wildlife - thank you Edward! - and also the choice of accommodation which was wonderful!
Communication throughout was excellent, even informing me when Edward got held up for a passing official.