20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless, accommodating, personable and worth every penny!
Our experience with Cubs Expeditions was seamless from start to finish. Humphrey was fantastic during the booking process and so responsive to all of our questions. When we arrived at Arusha the taxi was there to meet us and then at the hotel Eli our guide met us to discuss our dietary requirements and the itinerary for the next few days.
Eli was the most amazing guide, ensuring we were comfortable the whole trip and making sure we saw the big 5 plus more! His knowledge of the animals and respect for them was incredible and we are so glad to have had him as a guide.
Not only was he personable during the game drives but he also sat with us at breakfast, lunch and dinners, sharing his knowledge and personal experience of living in Tanzania. He even joined us for a game of UNO!
Eli’s team work with the chef Halidi “the belly doctor” was phenomenal, they had a great rapport and that meant the atmosphere was always fantastic. The food was wonderful and we felt very well looked after. We wish we could bring the belly doctor home, not even a black mamba in the kitchen could put him off! (We are very thankful to the team and Maasai that saved us from the black mamba!)
The guys made the trip the best it could have been, never missing a beat and ensuring we saw the buffalo even at 10pm in the camp!
Returning to the airport was again seamless and there was someone waiting for us each step of the way.
We would highly recommend Cubs to anyone wanting to visit the Serengeti and Ngorongoro! It’s also great if you have a tight budget for the Serengeti!
Asante sana Eli and Halidi the belly doctor!
From Georgina, Libby and Lewis
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was knowledgeable and friendly. Also drove very safely.
Very much worth the money. The accommodations were comfortable, food was delicious, guide was great, and seeing the animals in nature was surreal.
SA
Exciting, interesting and good fun.
We had a great tour with Stanley who is an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable, good company and very patient.
Stan is the man!
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and good balue for Money
Our guide Stanley was top class. He was patient, very knowledgeable and we had a great tour with him.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was great, better than expected, guide Elias was super attentive, patient and kind!
Everything was great, better than expected, guide Elias was super attentive, patient and kind! We recommend it to other people!!
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HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Carson is nice and kind
Overall is good and convenient and the tour is nice and easygoing.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic journey with Carson
Very kind and gentle. I very enjoyed the time. Hope to visit here next time.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life time experience, best agent ever
Julia is the best agent I could ever have, she’s so helpful and so patient. They not only give me the best deal, but also their patience and kindness. If I have any doubt, Julia helped me to fix immediately. And we have the best driver ever. Everyday safari, we’re having the sunset, and no matter what we asked, our driver Antonie always go to an extra mile for us. Because of their amazing work, I have the best experience ever. Asente sana🥰
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant, adjustable for your needs and easy to communicate with
I would like to say a big thank you to Savannah Woods Safaris and, mainly, my key contact person - Lucy!
She was always responsive, listening and adjusting an itinerary according to my wishes and places i want to visit. She even help me to amend my trip (on the way) and extend it to Amboseli, which was not planned initially.
Our guide and driver Denis was also one of the best! We were lucky to see big hunting of lions tribe for the buffulo in Masai Mara, catch double rainbows on the way, to see flamingo dancing, locate ourselves exactly on the background of elephants and Kilimanjaro to take best photos.
Many thanks to all team! And wish you best tourists ever!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Tour Operator
I highly recommend Apodiformes Tour Operator, who organized our unforgettable luxury safari adventure. We spent 10 incredible days exploring Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha.
From the very start, Frederick was extremely responsive, patiently answering all our questions and seamlessly handling all the bookings. He also ensured our specific requests were met—including arranging for our amazing safari guide and driver, Dickson.
Dickson was exceptional—courteous, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. Thanks to his expertise, we not only saw the Big 5, but also the Big 9 and the Ugly 5. His deep understanding of Kenya’s wildlife, parks, and even plant life made each day educational and engaging. He truly enhanced our experience and made our time in Kenya both memorable and enjoyable.
Every lodge that Frederick selected was beautiful, with warm and welcoming staff who made us feel right at home.
This truly was a trip of a lifetime, and we’ve returned with countless unforgettable memories. I wholeheartedly recommend Apodiformes to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!