LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Reason I Keep Coming Back to Ethiopia
I’ve traveled to Ethiopia several times, and the main reason I keep coming back is Mulugeta. He is far more than just a guide. He has a remarkable knowledge of Ethiopia’s history, culture, and traditions, and he shares it with genuine passion and pride.
Lalibela is where he truly stands out. Visiting the rock-hewn churches with Mulugeta completely changes the experience. Instead of simply looking at historic sites, you begin to understand their meaning, history, and spiritual importance. He knows the hidden details, the best times to visit, and the stories that you would never discover on your own.
What impressed me most is that he never rushes you. He answers every question patiently, adapts the tour to your interests, and makes you feel more like a friend than a customer.
If you’re planning a trip anywhere in Ethiopia, especially Lalibela, I cannot recommend Mulugeta highly enough. Without him, my experience of Ethiopia would never have been the same, and he is the reason I’ve returned to this incredible country more than once.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 day safari
Did a 6 day (5 night) safari with Jackson from Top Selected tours. We have travelled from New Zealand so this was a once in a lifetime trip, Jacksons experience and animal knowledge definitely fulfilled our expectations and more. Everything from the car to accommodation was outstanding.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari teamwork and intimate encounters
Julius at Jockey Tours was amazing. He is an incredibly experienced guide - he knew the optimal timing to avoid the rush and knew the best places to seek relaxed, intimate animal encounters away from the crowds of other safari vehicles. When you take the road less taken, you see marvels they others don’t - we saw a baby zebra, still wobbly after being born within the past 15 minutes! We definitely appreciated how the Jockey safari guides worked as a team covering different areas of the park, and would communicate with each other where to find hard to find sightings, like cheetah. Julius was charming, full of stories and interesting behavioral insights to share about myriad of wildlife along the way. The 4-day safari of Maasai Mara never had a dull moment. It was a great value. Yes, the accommodations at Lenchada camp were budget but the beds were pristine, and where else will you have a story about a baboon in your tent? The safari animal encounters were out of this world. Book Jockey tours, ask for Julius. You won’t regret it!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sept Safaris is a professional, reliable, and customer focused tour operator that delivers unforgett
Our 3-day safari with Sept Safaris exceeded every expectation and was truly the highlight of our trip to Tanzania. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized, and the entire experience was smooth, professional, and stress-free.
A special thank you to our guide, John, who made this safari unforgettable. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, patient, friendly, and always went the extra mile to make sure we had the best experience. His sharp eye helped us spot amazing animals we would have completely missed on our own, and he shared fascinating facts about each one. Thanks to John, we had incredible wildlife sightings and unforgettable moments.
Our adventure through Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti was breathtaking. We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and so many other animals in their natural habitat. Every game drive felt exciting, and the scenery was absolutely spectacular.
The safari vehicle was comfortable and well maintained, the accommodations were excellent, and every detail of the trip was carefully planned. We always felt safe, well cared for, and welcomed throughout the journey.
If you’re looking for a trustworthy safari company with outstanding service and an exceptional guide, I highly recommend Sept Safaris. Ask for John if you can you won’t regret it! Thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. We will definitely be back for another adventure!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
Brighton provided top tier customer service from the initial inquiry through final goodbyes. The suggestions of activities and places to stay were exactly what we were looking for. Even the third party excursions exceeded our expectations.
The animals were spectacular and the time spent searching ended up being a highlight.
Brighton planned and executed a trip of a lifetime for my family and we are forever grateful. Some of us are already planning a return visit and hope to work with Brighton again!
NO
An exceptional tour operator that delivers unforgettable safari experiences with outstanding service
We had an unforgettable 3-day safari to Tarangire and Serengeti with Sept Safaris. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable.
A special thank you to our guide, John, who was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. Thanks to his excellent tracking skills, we saw an amazing variety of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many more. He always made sure we had the best viewing opportunities and took the time to answer all of our questions.
The vehicle was comfortable, the food was great, and every part of the trip exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a professional safari company with outstanding service and an amazing guide, I highly recommend Sept Safaris and especially John. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari experience
Provider of high quality and service, fluent communication and conversation with the guide, sofisticated lodges and tents, good food, safe traveling/driving and mostly a lot of animals and pictures. A wonderful safari experience. Excellent organization.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 8-Day Safari with Meru Slopes-Gift Tembo & Daniel Mbise Are Highly Recommended
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Gift Tembo for his prompt responses and perfectly custom‑tailored safari itinerary that fully met our needs. We enjoyed an unforgettable 8‑day wildlife safari in Tanzania.
We are also deeply thankful to our guide, Daniel Mbise. He shared extensive knowledge about wildlife, local culture and regional history. During game drives, he demonstrated exceptional observational skills and great patience, enabling us to spot many rarely‑seen species, including warthogs, hyenas, servals and rhinos. We captured numerous fantastic photos and created precious lifelong memories.
I highly recommend booking tours with Meru Slopes. Please request Gift Tembo to craft your itinerary and ask for Daniel Mbise as your guide!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, they arrange everything for you until the smallest detail!
We had an amazing safari experience in Tanzania with Zuriafrica and couldn’t recommend them more!
From the very beginning, communication was incredibly easy. I contacted them via WhatsApp and received a reply within an hour. They provided several different safari options and were very flexible, even taking the time to arrange a video call to answer all our questions. They also organized our connecting flight to Zanzibar. When we had trouble checking in online, Dennis took care of everything for us without any hassle. He even bought us an African bag so we could combine our backpacks into one piece of luggage for the flight.
We chose a 6 days group safari and ended up with a fantastic group of people: Belgians, Italians, and Americans, all around the same age. We spent six unforgettable days together, and it really made the experience even more special.
Our guide and driver, Luca, was absolutely amazing. He did everything he could to give us the best possible safari experience, and he definitely succeeded. We saw all of the Big Five, along with so many other incredible animals. Every morning we were picked up from our hotel, and every evening we were dropped off at the next one. We even had a chef traveling with us who prepared a fresh lunch for us every day.
We also asked if we could stop at a less touristy shop to buy souvenirs, and that was no problem at all. They were happy to accommodate our request.
Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The team was friendly, approachable, and always willing to help. Excellent value for money and an experience we’ll never forget. We highly recommend Zuriafrica to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
Laura Neyrinck
From Belgium
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. everything was absolutely perfect.
We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience – everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish!
From the very beginning, Francisca made the whole planning process incredibly easy. She helped us choose the perfect itinerary and was always available to assist us with everything we needed, from arranging our airport transfers to assigning us an experienced Italian-speaking guide. Her professionalism and kindness made us feel well taken care of even before our adventure began.
Our safari started in Tarangire National Park, and right from the first day we were amazed. We saw so many animals, including a beautiful lion resting in a tree just a few meters away from us. It was an unforgettable sight!
On the second day, we visited the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where we were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of wildlife, including two black rhinos from very close up. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The third and fourth days were spent in the magnificent Serengeti National Park, where we also stayed overnight inside the park, surrounded by nature. Sleeping in the heart of the Serengeti was an unforgettable experience. We were lucky enough to see countless lions, leopards, cheetahs, and many other incredible animals, including some very rare species. Every game drive was full of surprises and unforgettable moments.
Our last night was spent in Karatu, where everything was once again perfect and the accommodation was excellent.
A very special thank you goes to our amazing guides, Erick and Pius, who made this journey the most incredible experience of our lives.
Erick, thanks to his excellent Italian, explained so much about Tanzania, its wildlife, and its fascinating culture. We learned about the traditions of the Maasai and other local tribes, making the safari not only exciting but also deeply enriching.
Pius was an outstanding driver with exceptional knowledge of the parks. Thanks to his experience, patience, and incredible tracking skills, we were able to find not only all of the Big Five but also many rare animals. He always knew exactly where to go, even in the most challenging situations.
Thank you once again to the entire Serengeti Smile team for giving us memories that will stay with us forever. This was, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful experiences of our lives, and when we come back to Tanzania, we will definitely choose Serengeti Smile again.
Highly recommended!
