35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and seamless. Always approachable and responsive
Tanzania trip review
We decided to do a Tanzania trip (safari + Zanzibar) for 14 days during the August period to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. We started planning well in advance in December 2025.
I approached about 6 safari providers among which 2 of them were at very high range and 4 were comparatively of similar cost.
The main reason for me to choose See Endless was how responsive they were. Credit to Hatibu (representative / coordinator) who was extremely patient and approachable and responsive even during weekends and off hours.
We went backward and forth with about 20 iterations of the quote with different options of accommodations, with and without flight reservation to Zanzibar and also Zanzibar accommodation. That shows the level of patience with Hatibu. I however did similar iterations with other providers as well some of them were responsive and others lacked the communication.
We had the option to choose the best accommodation possible by comparing 3-4 hotels/camps for the 6 nights in Tanzania and zeroed in on 4 different lodges (2 of them had 2 nights).
Overall the recommendations provided including our own research proved worthy and seamless. No issues or concerns encountered ever during the entire process.
The deposit was paid in two instalments on my request and everything was confirmed in Jan. Feedback: The only small detail that could improve the booking process is that the kind of rooms per accommodation was not accurately provided, but a more general room type such as (2x standard room) for a family of 4 even though we got family rooms on most of our stay except one which had 2 rooms. As all other accommodation booking websites (like bookings, agoda or Expedia), it would help if the confirmation states what kind of room/suite per lodge/hotel is reserved. That would give the peace of mind to the guests considering this is a new country and experience especially travelling with 2 kids. That said, the accommodation booked was all as per request and of high standard and as expected. We are vegetarians and food was provided as requested. Absolutely no concerns with this. The agency can be trusted.
I ended up booking my own flight from Arusha to Zanzibar (in precision air) going against the recommendation/proposal of Hatibu and regretted as my flight was the only one delayed that day and we felt we should have stuck with the option provided by Hatibu (though we needed some extra bags allowance and found slightly cheaper rates). Likewise we booked our own Zanzibar accommodation as well to enable flexibility and slight cost difference.
However all transfers were arranged even though we had to take an earlier flight (due to Middle East situation ) and Hatibu accommodated all the transfers without any issues. All of their drivers were ahead of time.. I mean everyone and every time in the 14 days trip.
Safari Game Drives / Guide
The most important part of the trip is the game drive and we had an amazing guide Ezekiel. I can see everyone says that, but I’ll provide the highlights which makes him special:
Very courteous and friendly; extremely patient and kind; super knowledgeable about the entire area and he doesn’t even look at maps to cover the entire place which includes the 14k sq km Serengeti park. I still don’t get how he drives with confidence without any directions. He’s well connected and knows most of the other drivers (even from other companies). They connect and share a lot which is key for animal spotting.. a couple of times, even when we were ready to give up and go, he waited for a few more minutes to sight animals and this proved extremely valuable especially seeing the great migration which we were lucky to. He’s a great and safe driver - this is very important as you get to spend 6 days in his vehicle. He can spot animals without a binocular. We couldn’t even spot with it sometimes. That shows his experience. He provided answers to all the wildlife questions we had. Always ready ahead of time. You are in safe hands if you get Ezekiel as your guide. He’s a star!
Brief feedback on the lodges we stayed: (feedback not on See endless, but might help others choose)
Arusha - Under the shade lodge - Was overall ok and comfortable beds. We got a family suite with private pool which was great. The jacuzzis in both the toilets broke and flooded. They catered well with chapathi (and veg for lunch)
Manyara Best View lodge - Top notch except for the roads that lead to the lodge. Well organised and food was to the fine dining expectation. Great staff. Excellent pools and do spend time there if possible and include this in your itinerary. We stayed there 2 nights (one on day 2 and on day 5)
Serengeti sound of silence safari camp - Top notch and no complaints at all. Great food and facilities (considering they are in the middle of the forest). Even the WiFi works! Just blindly choose this and you’ll not be disappointed. We stayed there for 2 nights (day 2 and day 4).
Serengeti safari haven migration camp - Average. Food was average and also the water in the toilet was low. But since it was just one night, we were ok. Beds were good. If you get any other option, choose that. This feedback is only comparative to the other lodges which were exceptional.
Overall, I’d highly recommend See Endless based on my personal experience with Hatibu (representative) and Ezekiel (guide for the game drives).
IT
20-35 years of age
Amazing
The guides are Amazing, i felt in good hands since the first day, they will guide you in places and bring you to see what wilderness means!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
We had a fantastic experience with Jungleroam Safaris and were very happy with the organisation of the entire safari. Everything was very well planned, the hotels were excellent, and throughout the trip we felt that every detail had been carefully taken care of.
We are a family travelling with three young children, and they made everything very easy for us. They were always flexible, helpful and attentive to our needs, which made travelling as a family much more comfortable and enjoyable.
We would especially like to thank our guide, Solomon, for his incredible dedication, kindness and professionalism. He truly went above and beyond throughout the safari to make sure we had the best possible experience and did everything he could to help us see as many animals as possible. He was always attentive, patient and willing to help, and his enthusiasm made the safari even more special.
We felt very well looked after during the whole trip and are taking home some unforgettable memories from our time in Kenya.
We would definitely travel with Jungleroam Safaris again and would highly recommend them to family and friends. And a very special recommendation for Solomon — if you have the chance to have him as your guide, you will be in excellent hands.
Thank you so much for everything!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helped create the perfect vacation experience.
To summarize, I had the perfect safari experience with the 7 Days Mid-Luxury Safari. Working with Lion King prior to travel was easy and communication was prompt. I appreciated having base itinerary packets that you could build off of. The logistics of the trip were all handled so all I had to do was show up and enjoy the trip. The accommodations were great, meals were a blend of American and Tanzanian food. I LOVED the tented lodges- you get privacy with the most incredible views. My guide was excellent at finding the animals I wanted to see.
Pros
Customizable
Private tours (you're not just a number in a group) which means we were able to explore the parks at our will and tailor each day to what we wanted
Guide was incredible at spotting animals without the CB radio
Easy
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge has a beautiful watering hole for animals to visit
Nyota Serengeti Camp is STUNNING and it's so fun to see the Dik Dik sleeping around your camp. Buffalo and other animals moving through.
Foot on Africa is new but private pool and great views
Cons
Not many
Airport Planet lodge didn't include drinks with dinner so I hand to scramble to find one dollar for water on my last day of the trip (very minor)
AG
Julius was extremely attentive and personable my
The value of the 3 day Masai Mara tour is high! We got 3 meals, accommodation and pick up + drop off from Nairobi. During our game drive, we also saw the big 5, Masai river and so many other animals. Julius ensured that we got the most value from our tour and the best picture opportunities. 10/10 recommend.
OM
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not easy find a professional person like this . In terms of professional and human.
We have been lucky to have a chance to spend our time with you .
It’s been a lovely experience, full of emotion and perfect feeling between us and our guide .
We will never end to say thanks .
IT
Perfect Safari experience - all the big five in 4 days
Perfect experience that mix confort and adventure. The booking experience with Gift Tembo was perfect and smooth and he is always available for all questions and doubts.
During the safari Samuel was a great driver and a guide with a lot of experience about animal spot and all the natural stuff.Mr Bonge our chef always available for any kind of request
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Tour Operator and Guides
I recently did a 10 day camping trip from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands, Maun and the Okavango. It was all a fantastic experience, and the only very basic camping was in the Okavango in a very remote location but beautiful spot, where we saw lots of Elephant, zebra and Wildebeest. Other nights we were upgraded to Glamping or chalets. There were only two of us on the tour which was great as most other companies require a minimum number. Our guide, Francis was very informative and efficient.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply outstanding, they made our trip to Uganda one of a kind.
My wife and I visited Uganda with the help of Buyaga safaris and we cannot speak highly enough of their services.
Our tour was 5 days and included several game drives, chimpanzee trekking and a gorilla trek. All of these experiences passed our expectations.
Between the amazing stops and adventures our guide Simpson was an absolute joy. He was a great driver, guide and companion who we enjoyed having with us every step of the way. He was informative, knowledgeable and very passionate about his country and you could sense the pride he felt when he showed us the beautiful Ugandan countryside. It was also clear that he is good at his craft and is well respected because everyone we seemed to meet a the hotels, treks and restaurants immediately recognized and greeted him like an old friend. It is very easy to feel comfortable and enjoy your trip when this kind of person is the one leading you.
Everything about Uganda and this trip was pleasant. From communicating with Peter who helped us craft the perfect itinerary and was always super easy to communicate with, even though we were planning our visit from the other side of the world as my wife and I are from Canada.
We also wanted to speak highly of the accommodations that we stayed in along the way. We stayed in three different hotels on our trip and every single one of them was amazing. They all had gorgeous rooms with unique views and all of the meals were fantastic. Every single night we got to select our own 3 course meal and each morning we were treated to a delicious breakfast cooked to order. Definitely exceeded our expectations considering we opted to go with a “budget friendly” itinerary to keep our cost down.
I could go on, but just know that booking with Buyaga is a safe choice and you will not regret it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime with Native Afrika Voyage
Trip of a Lifetime with Native Afrika Voyage - so it’s only fair I give a thorough review!
I enquired about a private safari online after already booking my flights, so I needed to work backwards and fit everything around our dates. From the start, Milcah was incredibly thorough, helpful and accommodating. I changed our itinerary a couple of times, but she was always happy to make adjustments and came back with great suggestions also shift dates to make the hotel accommodation work.
I explained that I wanted plenty of variety, good accommodation and hotels with watering holes, and as a photographer, plenty of opportunities to photograph wildlife. Milcah went above and beyond and delivered exactly what we were looking for.
The itinerary was fantastic, with a great mix of accommodation and experiences. Alongside traditional game drives, we had a boat safari and a walking safari. Everything was organised perfectly, from airport pickup through to our final drop-off at our airport hotel. The service throughout was excellent, and Milcah was incredibly responsive, even outside normal hours.
Then there was our driver, Steve, who really made the trip unforgettable. His knowledge of the parks, wildlife and birds was excellent, but what really stood out to me as a photographer was how well he positioned the vehicle. He would often manoeuvre us into the perfect spot, giving me fantastic opportunities to photograph the animals. He was patient and always seemed to know where to position us for the best view, which made a huge difference to the photographs I was able to capture.
One of the absolute highlights was witnessing a lion attack during the Great Migration. It was a completely unpredictable wildlife moment that you simply cannot plan or guarantee, but Steve had us in the right place at the right time. I managed to capture a photograph during the encounter that has genuinely become my favourite photograph I've ever taken. As a wildlife photographer, it was an incredibly special moment that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Of course, wildlife is wild, and moments like this are never guaranteed. That's part of what makes a safari so special. You can plan the parks and routes, but ultimately the animals decide what happens. What you can ask for is an experienced guide who knows the area and gives you the best possible chance of witnessing those special moments, and Steve did exactly that.
His knowledge and eyesight were incredible too. We'd be driving along and Steve would suddenly spot an animal hundreds of metres away that we'd completely missed. In Amboseli, he knew where the elephants were likely to cross in front of Mount Kilimanjaro, and he helped us find animals we hadn't yet seen, including cheetahs and leopards.
The little details didn't go unnoticed either. Every morning the safari vehicle was spotless, our drinks were topped up with cold water, and Steve was always on time with a big smile. He even let us connect our own music to the vehicle's speakers.
Steve was an exceptional guide and driver, and as a wildlife photographer I couldn't have asked for someone better. I would highly recommend requesting him if you book with Native Afrika Voyage.
We had such an incredible experience that we're already organising another safari with Native Afrika Voyage, this time for my parents!
A huge thank you to Milcah, Steve and the whole Native Afrika Voyage team for an unforgettable trip. From the planning and organisation to the accommodation, experiences, wildlife and service, everything exceeded our expectations.
Highly recommend Native Afrika Voyage if you're planning a safari in Kenya. We couldn't have asked for a better trip!
