20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gaston was absolutely amazing!
Gaston collected us in two safari jeeps from Dar es Salaam and drove us to Mikumi national park. We stopped on the way to experience and find out more about the Masai people in a village near by the park. Afterwards we stayed at Bastian Camp and we had a two part day trip trough the national park! He always had cold drinks in the car. Looked after us, answered all questions and told us interesting facts. He was patient and always did everything we asked. He was very knowledgeable about the park and kept communicating with other guides so we can make the most of our time and see as many animals as we can. Thanks a lot for everything, I had the best time ever!
Very professional
Very professional team. Por driver Bosch was very pleasant. The experience was amazing. Highly recommended.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and Helpful
Our safari experience was quite wondrous. The Shamwari Reserve is a marvelous place. Other than some relatively minor issues regarding transportation, our experience was quite satisfying. We would happily and certainly use and/or recommend Safari.com again.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience – Highly Recommended
Thank you very much. You prepared the safari exactly as I requested. Everything is perfect. I highly recommend your service.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Tanzanian safari (Dec 28 – Jan 10)
Our safari in Tanzania from December 28 to January 10 was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our lives, and a big reason for that was the incredible team behind it.
From the very beginning, Douglas from Safari Soles was phenomenal. While we were still in the US, he helped us plan every detail of the trip with care and precision. He provided extremely helpful guidance on immigration, vaccinations, and entry requirements, and made sure all restrictions and logistics were handled smoothly. Thanks to Douglas, everything felt seamless and stress-free even before we landed in East Africa. The planning was thoughtful, thorough, and perfectly tailored.
Eric was the first person we met on the ground. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in Nairobi, and then drove us from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania. During the drive, he gave us our first real glimpse into East African life and culture. His warmth, stories, and local insights made the journey itself feel like part of the adventure.
And finally — and most importantly — Innocent Mushi, our guide and navigator. Innocent was simply extraordinary. Always kind, always smiling, and endlessly accommodating, he ensured we had the best safari experience we could have imagined. He handled a wide range of requests within our group effortlessly, always putting our comfort and safety first.
The vehicle was always spotless and fully stocked with everything we needed. Innocent has an astonishing knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife — animals, birds, flora, and fauna — and could spot what felt impossible, like leopards hidden high in trees. He consistently positioned us at the best angles and viewpoints, made sure we were always well fed, and guided us with the confidence and expertise of someone who truly knows this land.
What stood out even more was his humanity. He often stopped to accommodate spontaneous requests not on our itinerary and even helped stranded passengers on the road, showing genuine kindness and care beyond his role. By the end of the trip, Innocent felt like family. I truly cannot recommend him highly enough — if you are doing a safari in Tanzania, you must work with Innocent Mushi.
After comparing notes with other travelers, we realized just how unique and exceptional our experience was.
Tanzania was recently voted the best safari destination in the world, and it’s easy to see why. We wholeheartedly recommend Safari Soles and are deeply grateful to their outstanding team — Douglas, Eric, and Innocent — for giving us an experience we will cherish forever.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Aziz was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My entire family enjoyed our safari trip.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 8-Day Safari Experience with JM Jungle Safaris
We had an incredible 8-day safari with JM Jungle Safaris covering Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. From start to finish, the experience was truly amazing and very well organized.
We were accompanied by the manager, Derrick, and our guide, Pannuel—both of whom were exceptionally friendly, kind, and highly professional. They were always on time, very knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the entire journey.
The wildlife, landscapes, and overall itinerary exceeded our expectations, and the personal attention we received made the trip even more special. We highly recommend JM Jungle Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience in Uganda.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best safari guide
Hamidu is a knowledgeable guide on safari - really knows about and is passionate about sharing his knowledge on all animals. An excellent driver in some challenging conditions, that vehicle can really handle some work with Hamidu at the wheel. Winning photography positioning, trust Hamidu, you might not immediately get the shot you think you want but he will ensure you are in prime position for what the relevant animal is going to do next so with a little patience you will definitely get the best shot!! A clever linguist with fluent English, conversational French and excellent German (likely fluent but that is beyond my skillset to confirm) and probably many more languages outside my sphere of knowledge. Respectful of me as a solo female traveller and in fact from the get go declared “we are a team” and he was right, we were a great team for my five night safari. Finally a friend, someone I will definitely recommend to all of my contacts and that I will use again next time I am in TZ.
On separate note Ndutu is so fun for wild safari action, kills and feasts, Serengeti also excellent but for bigger herds/prides/towers of all your favourites!
Finally I thought my trip was excellent value for money but recommend the company works to improve clarity in communication around inclusions rather than that issue falling for debate throughout the trip.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy going and helpful
I had a wonderful day gorilla trekking with Christian. He was punctual picking me up and messaged me the night before informing me of all the particulars such as what to bring. He answered all of my questions and didn’t bombard me. It was such a great day. The roads are very steep as they pass over mountains and I felt that Christian is an experienced driver. I felt very safe with him in the vehicle. Also, I’m a female solo traveller and Christian was very professional, and he made me feel comfortable. He took me to a great spot for lunch. He took photos of me as well which I appreciate. He’s a great photographer. I recommend this tour company and I recommend Christian to families, couples or solo travellers.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Samuel is knowledgeable, calm, a great driver, kind, humble and intelligent, an excellent tour guide
We had an outstanding experience with Samuel as our tour guide. He works alongside his brother, and together they make a fantastic team. Samuel is extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does, every place we visited came alive through his explanations.
He is also a very good and safe driver, always calm and composed, which made the entire journey relaxing and enjoyable. Beyond his professionalism, Samuel is a genuinely nice person, intelligent, thoughtful, humble and easy to talk to. He created a comfortable atmosphere and was always attentive to our needs.
I couldn’t recommend Samuel highly enough. If you are looking for a guide who combines expertise, kindness, and professionalism, he is an excellent choice.
