35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely tour
We decided to use a tour even tho Victoria Falls is easy to do self guided - it was a great decision - Sunshine was funny, friendly and knowledgeable and made it a lovely experience for our group!
JP
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had an amazing trip.
I am a 70-year-old Japanese woman, and this was a very special trip to Kenya with my daughter.
Unfortunately, our flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi was canceled because of the airport strike in Kenya, and we were stranded in Abu Dhabi. We were very worried that we would not be able to make it to our long-awaited safari.
My daughter kept Monica, who was in charge of our tour, informed about our situation. Since I do not speak English, I left everything to my daughter. Even though it was late at night in Kenya, Monica continued to communicate with us and did everything she could to help us.
At 2:00 a.m. on the day of the safari, we finally managed to get another flight. We were supposed to arrive in Nairobi at 6:10 a.m., but once again, our flight was delayed by an hour and a half. I was almost ready to give up on the safari.
Then Monica kindly said, “Don’t worry. You can still go on the safari,” and waited another hour and a half for us. Thanks to her kindness and understanding, we were able to join the safari.
At my age, I had gathered the courage to take on this adventure, and I was so afraid that the whole trip would be ruined. But Monica and everyone else on the tour welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. Not a single person complained about the delay or made us feel uncomfortable.
Safari tours usually start early in the morning because that is the best time to see many animals. Even though we arrived late and had lost precious time, everyone was incredibly understanding and welcoming.
I am truly grateful to Monica, everyone who was with us on the safari, and especially our wonderful guide, James.
James, thank you so much for taking care of us. You are such a kind, caring, and wonderful guide. We will never forget your kindness.
What started as an unbelievable series of unfortunate events turned into one of the most memorable experiences of my life, thanks to the kindness of the people of Kenya.
Kenya, thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🇰🇪
Monica, James, and everyone who helped us — thank you so much!!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service and outstanding Safari experience!
We joined the 3-day Masai Mara Safari tour. Unfortunately, due to flight cancellations and delays, we were unable to arrive on our originally scheduled start date. However, Monicah consistently followed up on our situation and went above and beyond to make sure we could still join the tour. She adjusted the arrangements multiple times on our behalf and provided exceptional support and customer service throughout the process. We are truly grateful for everything she did for us. Thank you so much!
James was also the best guide we could have asked for. Even though we arrived late because of the flight delays, he welcomed us warmly and made sure everyone in the group, and sometimes even guests from other tours, was taken care of.
Thanks to his constant communication with other guides and his excellent judgment, we were able to see the Big Five multiple times and even witness predator-prey interactions. He always positioned the vehicle thoughtfully so that everyone could get the best possible photos and viewing opportunities.
Without a doubt, James provided us with the ultimate safari experience. We could not have asked for a better guide. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very comprehensive tour with several days of safaris
Excellent service, fantastic days with wonderful and friendly people. The guide spoke Spanish, and our driver, John, was always very attentive and willing to take us to amazing places to ensure we saw animals. We even managed to see the Big Five! Thank you, excellent service.
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CZ
50-65 years of age
Is good
Thé Safar was very amazing we Saw thé Big five our guide Gilbert Is most intelligence And Smart je know every thing
I that Is thé part i enjoy If you need thé best experance asking for
Génius Gilbert
Hakuna Marata🤗
CZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
Our guide Gilbert is professional guide and excellent driver. We learned a lot about the natural and animals. We have see plenty of animals thanks to his experience. Simply great😀😀!!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A family business with and a unique guide.
If you want to avoid big companies and are looking for a small, personable business that’s available before and during your safari, it’s hard to find a better one.
They have just one guide, and what a guide! An incredible person who knows his craft inside and out, who knows how to be patient when needed (for photographers waiting four hours for a leopard to move...) and is always in a good mood, no matter what happens.
This company deserves to be better known. I plan to return to Tanzania and I'm glad to found the tour company and guide that are right for me.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
We start the Tour in the morning with the pick up in our resort at 4:00 o’clock and then the driver leave us at the airport where we take a flight to Mikumi Park.
We choose to do the safari privatly and the guide was very kind. We sow so many animal and for me was the first experience as safari. Also the lunch was very tipical and wild. After many many photos we took the flight at 3:30 pm to come back.
I appreciate the organization and the smile about each one.
Thank you for this amazing experience
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very special experience, we will never forget
They were really attentive and helpful, super nice people! The safari was really an amazing experience, unforgettable!! We saw the big 5, lots of animals and the landscapes were incredible as well. Fully recommend!!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top organization, from the first contact to the last.
Trip: August 14–29, 2026
We were looking for a trip to Uganda for our family—three adult children and their partners—making us a group of eight. We wanted to book with a Ugandan-based organization, which led us to Mandela Safari Holidays.
Communication was excellent from the very beginning (we started planning in April 2025). Of the four quotes we requested, Mandela’s was the clearest and most comprehensive, as well as the best in terms of price. The 15-day trip we took covered everything. Our itinerary included Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest (chimpanzee trekking), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (gorilla tracking), and Lake Mburo National Park.
We saw the "Big Five" and many other magnificent animals up close. We experienced amazing moments in the parks—the kind you usually only see on TV.
We had the best guide we could have wished for: Steven. He showed us everything and shared his extensive knowledge of Uganda, its culture, and its wildlife. He took care of every detail, safely driving us over 3,000 km in his van and showing us this beautiful country. He knew every road and route by heart, without ever needing a map.
If you are considering visiting Uganda after reading this review, you definitely should. It is a fantastic, unspoiled country with stunning landscapes. I highly recommend requesting information from this organization; I am convinced you will end up booking with them (they are affiliated with VZR Garant).