IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delivered the Promise
We just returned from an incredible 6-day private safari covering the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli, and couldn't be happier with the experience. As a group of 5, we appreciated having a private tour tailored to our pace and interests.
We saw 4 of the Big 5 (missed leopard, but that's the luck of the safari draw!) along with an incredible variety of other wildlife across all four parks.
Huge thanks to Peter, the tour operator, for being friendly, transparent, and upfront about everything from the start — no surprises, just honest communication and great planning.
Our guide Derek was outstanding — reliable, extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and terrain, and always accommodating to our group's requests and pace. He made the whole trip feel personal and well-paced.
The tour delivered exactly what was promised and offered excellent value for money. Highly recommend this operator and Derek as a guide to anyone planning a Kenya safari
IT
Very organized and helpful tour operator
We went on a 5-day safari in 4 different parks:
Tarangire
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Lake Mynara
All very beautiful and exciting.
The food was good.
The accommodations were very well-kept and clean.
On the last day, we also took a short hike to the foot of Kilimanjaro with a coffee tour. Very beautiful and evocative, highly recommended.
The drivers were very helpful, and we were always in touch with our contact person during the safari.
Recommended
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari with an Outstanding Guide
We had an amazing 4-day safari with Safari Line Defender, covering Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. Our driver and guide, Andrew, made the experience exceptional. He was professional, punctual, incredibly knowledgeable, and always available on WhatsApp, making communication effortless during the trip.
Every evening, he explained the plan for the next day and adapted the itinerary to our group’s preferences, which made the experience feel very personalized. We were a group of 7, and he made sure everyone had a great time while keeping everything well organized.
We saw an incredible variety of wildlife, and Andrew’s knowledge and passion made every game drive even more interesting. I highly recommend Safari Line Defender - especially if you’re lucky enough to have Andrew as your guide!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Leslie was attentive, answered questions , provided a great safari experience.
Tanzania Choice gives a great experience. Great communication in planning and giving a safari to remember. Guides work to find the animals you want to see and provide information on them. Loved lunch.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was very attentive to what we needed, gave suggestions to us and gave terrific service.
We had no difficulty getting in touch with him, he was always spot on.
He took us to historic sites, beaches, golf, gave us a good idea of what was happening in Kenya.
He was driving through some difficult areas without difficulty and managed detours without a problem.
He was flexible and able to change plans easily if needed.
Great choice for our group of 9.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best!!!
I would 100% recommend Joagro Safaris Tanzania.
The whole process from start to finish was impeccable!!
Jonas really helped tailor our safari seamlessly from start to finish. No request/ query was to big or small.
Both out guides (Ben & Samuel) were brilliant. Always smiling, great banter and a wealth of knowledge when it came to the animals & their habitat.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari with the best guide ever
Our family of four, including two teenagers, spent 14 unforgettable days on safari with Camp Trek, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience.
From the very beginning, everything was organized perfectly. Every transfer, the great accommodations, and activity worked exactly as planned, and the entire trip ran without a single issue. We also appreciated travelling in a modern, comfortable, and well-maintained safari car.
However, what truly makes or breaks a safari is the guide. We were incredibly fortunate to have Pili Pili as our guide. He is simply outstanding - champions league!
For him, guiding is not just a job—it is clearly his passion. His knowledge of wildlife is exceptional, and he shared fascinating insights about the animals, the landscapes, the culture, and the people of Kenya. We learned so much every single day.
On top of that, Pili Pili is an extremely safe and considerate driver. He treats both wildlife and people with great respect, and always made us feel comfortable and secure.
We cannot imagine a better guide and would recommend Camp Trek anytime. If you have the chance to request Pili Pili, do it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable, professional, and personable!
We saw 3 of the big 5 plus wart hogs, zebras, anteleope, and giraffes. I loved the tour and the lunch provided was great! I highly recommend the tour.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 STAR 5 DAY HONEYMOON EXPERIENCE
I genuinely can’t put into words how incredible the Magic of Wild team were during our 5-day honeymoon safari in July.
As someone from the UK who had never been to Africa before, I was naturally nervous about booking and paying such a large amount upfront. We spent a long time researching different companies, reading reviews and comparing options, but there was still that uncertainty. Looking back now, booking with Magic of Wild was one of the best decisions we made for our honeymoon.
If anyone is reading this and has any reservations about booking – don’t. These guys are the real deal and they genuinely go above and beyond.
From the moment we landed, the experience was first class. They met us at the airport with a bouquet of flowers for Emma, personalised water bottles, and when we got to the safari vehicle it even had a personalised “Honeymooners” sign on the front. It was such a thoughtful touch and immediately set the tone for the trip.
Our guide, Kelvin, was absolutely outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, friendly, funny and genuinely passionate about what he does. We learnt so much throughout the safari, and nothing ever felt rushed. It’s also worth mentioning that the roads in Tanzania can be unbelievably rough, so you put a huge amount of trust in your driver. Kelvin was fantastic and always made the journey as comfortable and smooth as possible.
The little details throughout the trip really made it special. On our first day he surprised us by setting up a private dinner table in the middle of the national park, which was such an unforgettable experience. Every day we had great lunches, plenty of drinks and the vehicle’s mini bar was always fully stocked.
Then there’s the safari itself…
We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, and I honestly believe Kelvin went above and beyond to make sure we achieved it. His knowledge of the parks and wildlife was unbelievable, and thanks to him we had some incredibly close encounters that we’ll never forget.
Freddy also deserves a huge mention. He was brilliant from start to finish and made us feel completely looked after throughout the whole experience.
The reason this review is an easy five stars, though, goes beyond the safari itself. On our final day, before flying from Arusha to Zanzibar, I accidentally left my camera on the safari truck. As you can imagine, I completely panicked.
What happened next genuinely blew me away.
Freddy tracked the camera down, found someone who was flying to Zanzibar that same day, entrusted them with my camera, then organised a taxi driver to travel over an hour to personally deliver it to our hotel. The only thing I had to pay for was the taxi fare.
That level of customer service is incredibly rare, and it’s something I’ll never forget.
Magic of Wild should be incredibly proud of what they’ve built. They don’t just provide an amazing safari – they create memories that will stay with you forever.
If you’re considering a safari in Tanzania or the Serengeti, I honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Thank you again to Freddy, Kelvin and the entire Magic of Wild team for making our honeymoon so unforgettable. We’ll be recommending you to everyone we know.