IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend tour
This was one of the best tours I have been on! The day started with a pickup directly outside my Airbnb. The pickup was on time and it dropped me off at the train station with proper instructions which made it a 1000 times easier to navigate everything. After reaching Morogoro I had another pickup already waiting for me which took me to Mikumi National Park. There I met my guide Jackson who gave me the best safari ever! He put in his 100% to show me all the animals that he could. And I saw all of them super close like Elephants, Lions, Impala, Pumba, Giraffes, Zebras, Buffaloes, Wildebeest, Hippos and even a crocodile. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The lunch was buffet and it was very tasty. The ride back to morogoro train station was great too. After arriving at Dar es Salaam I already had a pickup waiting for me which dropped me off directly at my Airbnb. This was the most mind blowing and marvelous safari ever and the convenience and smoothness of everything just added a cherry on top! I would 100% recommend this safari!!!!!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding Arusha experience, especially for birders
We visited Tanzania in mid-June and had three transition days in Arusha before and after our safari, so we booked the Arusha city tour with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip.
Our guide, Isra, arrived at our hotel ahead of time each day. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained, with a dedicated driver, allowing Isra to focus entirely on guiding and answering our questions. Since it was just the two of us, he was very flexible and adjusted the itinerary to match our interests. In the first day, we ended up spending several enjoyable hours exploring the Central Market, which became one of our favorite experiences in Arusha. We enjoyed the tour so much that we booked Isra again for another day to continue exploring the city and the Maasai Market. After we finished our safari and returned to Arusha, we spent our final day with him visiting Lake Duluti and a local coffee farm near Arusha.
What impressed us most was Isra's knowledge and genuine passion for sharing his country. Before our safari, he introduced us to Tanzanian history, culture, wildlife, and everyday life, which gave us a much deeper appreciation of everything we experienced later in the national parks. We had many enjoyable conversations about nature, Tanzanian culture, his experiences as a safari guide, and the daily lives of local people. We learned far more than we expected from a city tour. He also recommended several local restaurants (Uzunguni City Park and Khan's Barbeque), all of which were authentic and excellent. Throughout all three days, Isra was kind, patient, professional, and gentle. As two female travellers, we always felt comfortable, safe, and well looked after.
As birdwatchers, we were especially delighted by his knowledge of and enthusiasm for birds. Not all safari guides are knowledgeable about birds, so if you're a birder, you'll definitely appreciate touring with Isra.
Whether you are looking for a short introduction to Arusha or considering Isra as your safari guide, we highly recommend Tanzania Songbirds Safaris. It was an excellent experience from beginning to end.
CA
Adventurous, best service, and a blast of fun.
Our safari with Plex Africa Safari was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Tanzania. From the very beginning, everything was organized, professional, and stress-free.
A huge thank you to Ricardo and Aicha, who were incredible guides throughout the experience. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had the best safari possible. We booked a private safari, and they made the experience feel very personal by taking the time to search for every animal we hoped to see. They exceeded every expectation we had.
Communication was excellent from start to finish. The team kept us updated every step of the way, arrived on time for hotel pickup, and made the entire day run smoothly. The pricing was also very fair for the quality of the experience we received.
Even though we didn’t go in with many expectations, Ricardo and Aicha completely surpassed them. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to giving us an unforgettable experience made all the difference.
If you’re visiting Zanzibar or Tanzania and are considering a safari, we highly recommend Plex Africa Safari. You won’t be disappointed!
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excelent service
Operator is very reliable, they really take care of the tourist, facilities, transportation, patience looking for animals. ¡Food is great!
Excellent value for money
Just returned from a safari holiday to South Africa. We chose Viva Safaris for two reasons. Good reviews and Patti Landau!! Her excellent communication skills in answering all the information we requested and her warm personality gave us the confidence to go ahead.
Viva safaris is a well organised operation with an outstanding team.
The guides, kitchen staff and drivers were a pleasure to interact with and made the holiday so much more fun and enjoyable.
The only downside was the shower fittings and maybe some suitable accommodation for couples at Tremisana. The rooms are quite cramped with a double and two single beds !!
We will never forget Tremisana and Pumusa and take this opportunity to thank each and every one at Viva Safaris ( Patti, Ed, Rocky, Smiley,Andy and kitchen team at Tremisana) ( George, Nellie, Sanzo and Zakiel at Pumusa) for doing an awesome job. Though we did not get to see lions and leopards we did see an amazing array of animals. An incredible experience on the whole!!
Hope to be back one day soon to do it all again and hopefully see two of the big five we missed out on !!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Glad i did it!
I joined a shared tour and was lucky to have the same driver and guide, James Mwaura, throughout the entire trip. He was incredibly fun, answered all of our questions, and made the experience even more enjoyable.
During the safaris, he always managed to find amazing spots where we could see all kinds of wildlife, especially the big cats. His knowledge and tracking skills were truly impressive.
The low-budget accommodation consisted of camp stays with covered tents, each equipped with a private bathroom and shower, which was much more comfortable than expected.
Overall, I can highly recommend both the tour and James as a driver and guide!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Life Changing Experience
34, travelling with my wife, 29, from the UK. We did 2 weeks in Kenya - Massai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli, and Diani Beach. I am someone who worries and overthinks, and we had not done a trip like this before. From start to finish Geofrey's communication and organisation was perfect. All of the details and logistics were covered, payment methods were secure and safe, and all of the booking details were provided for us to apply for the Kenyan E Visas etc. on time. Geofrey was very reassuring and patient with my questions!
The trip itself was incredible. Our guide and driver, Sammy, was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. He adapted the itinerary timings as we went along to suit how we were feeling, traffic, and success on the game drives. Sammy was extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we will miss spending time with him. So many times he found the best places for us to stop, and was especially good at preempting the animals' movements before many other safari vehicles. And yes - we saw the big 5 multiple times!
I would have no hesitation booking with Osnet again, and would wholeheartedly recommend them for your safari adventure!
If we did it again we would probably skip the beach and stay on safari longer, but we are glad we got to experience both. If you have an opportunity to do the hot air balloon in Massai Mara - do it!
Osnet absolutely get our seal of approval - a truly wonderful experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond the plains safari tour company review
Beyond the plains prepared a custom private safari tour for us to the Maasai Mara that was done extremely well by their office team and payment processes were extremely smooth and communication was great. On the start of our safari the team got us safari hats which was a nice touch and we were accompanied by one of their drivers called John who is very knowledgeable with the nomenclature of the animal species in the Mara and familiar with the vast Mara ecosystem.
A point of concern is the driving which was not particularly safe especially overtaking on the escapements trying to dodge in and out of traffic. This can lead to serious fatal accidents. Another point of concern is that our driver was constantly using his mobile device even when driving and did not have his seat belt on for majority of the trip. This is being extremely casual on the road and not respecting the Highway Code.
All in all we had a good experience at Amani Mara and had lovely game drives where we saw the big four (no rhino) and other wildlife animals.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The organisation was perfect.
A visit at chobe national parc is a great experience.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized tour operator offering a more affordable price
We had 2 days in Arusha and visited the city and a day tour trekking in Materuni waterfalls and it’s village with coffee picking and roasting. Though muddy due to rain, the trek was enjoyable. We spent 6 days in Tarangire, Serengeti and went the distance to Lake Natron. Our guide Mustapha made our safari tour amazing with his knowledge, driving and spotting skills. We saw all big 5 and much more and also the ugly 5. We were too tired at the end of the tour, so we did not do a planned 1-day Kilimanjaro hike but See Endless was very accommodating in helping us find other tour options.