BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication during booking, extremely professional and helpful guide
To start with booking process, which my wife actually carried out: Rachel was extremely helpful, flexible and accommodating during the planning and booking process. They provided great options and made all the necessary adjustments to fit our budget and schedule. The safari itself started with a small "crisis" with missing luggage after our flight, but Ndutu people went above and beyond to make sure our safari started as planned while the luggage was delivered to us along the route when it arrived on the next flight.
Now, here comes our guide Emmanuel. He was polite, knowledgeable, funny, caring. Thanks to him we managed to see pretty much all the animals one could see at that time of the year. Maybe it was because he had a pair of binoculars built into his eyes and could spot everything from miles away or because he knew the phone number of the leopard and called him so he and his friends (cheetahs, lions, rhinos and so on) could come out to our car, but we were amazed by his skills. Jokes aside, our 4-day safari trip was filled with laughter, music, nice food and stunning nature observations. Thank you, Emmanuel, you are the best!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great chimpanzee experience and beautiful stay, despite some logistics to improve
We booked a 3-night package to Gombe including chimpanzee tracking. Overall, it was a very positive and highly recommendable experience, even though we had to deal with some unexpected logistical issues along the way.
First of all, we are very grateful to the company for being understanding of our situation and allowing us to change our travel dates. Communication was generally smooth, except for a few specific moments due to external factors. Also, our itinerary had to be adjusted a few days before departure due to changes in Air Tanzania's internal flights, which the company managed very well.
Our driver, Hussein, was excellent and very professional during both transfers in Kigoma. He was polite and shared interesting information about Kigoma during the drives.
However, we did face some unexpected organization issues. Our assigned guide, Salmin, turned out to be the cook, meaning we traveled without an actual guide. On the positive side, the meals he prepared throughout the trip were very good.
After a 2-hour boat ride from Kigoma, we arrived in Gombe only to find out that our requested accommodation had not been reserved. Fortunately, a very helpful park Ranger contacted the company, and they resolved the issue quickly. The mid-range tented camp was fantastic—located just a meter from the lake shore, with a very comfortable bed and a private bathroom, although it lacked hot water. Be aware that mobile coverage is very limited, which makes communication difficult.
The main downside was missing our first scheduled chimpanzee tracking. The boat captain stated he did not have enough fuel to take us to the starting point and still complete the rest of the 3-day trip. We tried to manage this with Salmin, but since he wasn't a guide, it was not possible. We had to contact the manager, Joshua, directly to ask him to speak with the captain and find a solution. After some discussions, the afternoon was gone and we missed the trek, but Joshua did guarantee the remaining two sessions. Instead of the tracking, we did a nice hike to the waterfall with a Ranger.
The next two days went perfectly. The chimpanzee trackings were a wonderful experience, and we truly enjoyed seeing them in the wild from a very close distance. On the second afternoon, we also walked up to Jane’s Peak with a Ranger. On the third day, we had lunch after the tracking and returned to Kigoma by boat. Upon arrival, Hussein took us to the Livingstone Museum in Ujiji, which was a fine visit. We spent the last night at a hotel, and the driver picked us up early the next morning for our flight.
Summary:
The company adapted well to unforeseen circumstances before the trip. However, the few issues that occurred after our arrival required our direct intervention to be fixed. Out of all the contracted services, we missed the first tracking but thoroughly enjoyed the rest. The accommodation in Gombe is beautiful and seeing the chimps is an unforgettable experience. I would definitely repeat this trip. I would only advise the company to pay more attention to ensuring contracted services are met and to communicate any potential issues beforehand to find solutions together.
CY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!
This is the 2nd time we booked here since we had safari with same company last year. They are simply the best!
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was planned and executed perfect from start to finish.You only sit back and enjoy.
We had an unforgettable safari exprience thanks to the best guide Deo.He was very friendly.He always got us to the best spot to take pictures and to see the animals.He is very knowledgeable of the area, the roads and the animals.We felt very safe and we always knew he would do everything to get us to see the animals in the perfect spot.He shared our excitement although he probably saw the animals a million times.We are very thankful to him and to serengeti silence whom made an unforgettable exprience for us.We already want to come back and we definitely would want Deo to be our guide again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travel Creations Botswana A++ (David, Machine and the Crew)
We spent 20 days with Travel Creations Botswana...going from Maun north to Kasane. We started communicating with David early (a year in advance), and he was always polite, fast to respond and incorporated all our suggestions (eg., avoid the pans near Maun in the dry/hot season). Along the route, he met us a time or two to deliver supplies we requested (diet ginger soda; toothpaste; soap and a better inverter for the car battery so we had electricity to charge phones/camera batteries etc). We would highly recommend bringing Starlink (and share it with the staff. Since we were in the middle of nowhere for 20 days, being in communication with people back home, or knowing the News - that was essential. And because the staff was away from their families, they could keep in touch with their kids and wives). The cook, MACHINE, is truly amazing - the food was incredible - and varied. We don't know how he did it over an open fire (especially the fresh bread) - it was great...we never went hungry or disappointed...and had desert almost every night was well. Our recommendations: do your research on where you want to go - and how much time to spend in each place We liked Savuti, Moremi...less so Kwhai. The Mokoro (boats) on the water were fun - but for 2 trips only. Finally, we saw others who payed much more for similar trips with similar safari companies - about the only thing the extra money got was a nicer (newer) vehicle. Save your money, and go with Travel Creations Botswana - they are efficient, hard working - will look out for your best interests...and easy to work with. David is great...Machine is the best cook...and bring a headlamp that has a red light setting (so at night you don't attract insects when eating or walking). Robert DeCandido PhD NYC with three other friends in November 2025
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They planned an unforgettable vacation.
We had an amazing experience with Safari365. This was our first trip to South Africa and we didn’t know what to expect. We were blown away. They looked after every detail and planned the perfect trip making sure that we saw all the highlights in our short 10 day stay.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I had an amazing time in Kenya with Gifted African Adventures. The tour guides were the drivers and they were kind, wonderful, and knowledgeable about everything in the city of Nairobi and in the safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucas & his team were professional, warm & extremely knowledgeable.
Lucas and his team were amazing, going above and beyond to ensure our safari was exceptional. Activities were well organised and communicated clearly in advance, while still allowing time for little off beat adventures.
We spent approx one hour watching the sunrise with hundreds of Zebra, wildebeest and giraffes surrounding our quiet vehicle (inc. amazing brewed coffee).
We found our accommodation comfortable, food excellent and the whole experience good value for money.
We hope to return.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Kilipath African Safari
Our experience with Kilipath African Safari was truly exceptional from start to finish. Everything was well-organized, smooth, and thoughtfully planned, making our safari completely stress-free and enjoyable.
A very special thanks goes to Happy, from Kilipath African Safari, who organized the entire tour for us. She was professional, responsive, and made sure every detail of our itinerary was perfectly arranged. Her support gave us great confidence even before the trip began.
During the safari, our guide Matthew from Serengeti African Tours made the experience unforgettable. He was incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife, very patient, and had an amazing talent for spotting animals in the wild. Every game drive with him felt exciting and educational at the same time.
We were lucky to see the Big Five, along with many other incredible animals and stunning landscapes. The whole journey felt safe, comfortable, and perfectly paced.
We highly recommend Kilipath African Safari to anyone looking for an authentic and well-organized safari adventure in Tanzania.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best of the best, very highly recommended !!
Had an amazing tour experience of the Victoria Falls on both Zimbabwe and Zambian side vi Cuckoo Safaris.
The tour guides on the Zimbabwean side Mr. Brown and on the Zambian side Miss Delphister were very professional, punctual, very well organised, knowledgeable about the falls, history of the respective sides and very helpful & friendly. One of the best tour guides ever.
I would highly recommend Cuckoo Safaris to anyone considering visiting the falls and surrounds. It is very conveniently organised & tailored tour with hotel pickup and drop off, optimally priced, great communication from their team from the day of the booking till the tour finishes, completely hassle free border crossings and above all very friendly and the best guides.
5 out of 5 stars, best tour and top company, very highly recommended !!