20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari and Kili climb
I had a wonderful experience with Zanzi Trekking and Safaris, both on a custom safari in the northern Serengeti and climbing Kilimanjaro!
We did the safari with Aaron, who was incredibly knowledgeable, great company, and took care of all our needs throughout the trip. The itinerary was perfectly tailored to us, with lovely campsites and great meals. Everything felt thoughtfully planned and personal, so we could relax and enjoy our time in the Serengeti.
For Kilimanjaro, we were a group of five friends taking on the seven-day Machame Route. Our guides, Justin, Zaka and Naomi, were fantastic, and the whole crew looked after us so well. From meals and camp arrangements to encouragement on the harder days, they took care of every need. Their warmth, patience and support made a challenging trek so much more enjoyable.
What stood out across both trips was how much everyone cared about making the experience special. A huge thank you to Aaron and our Kilimanjaro crew! I would happily recommend Zanzi to anyone planning a safari or a Kilimanjaro climb.
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
As scheduled in itinerary. Strongly recommend
I joined the 4 days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari. Our guide Kelvin is very helpful and well experienced in the game drive. We saw lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant.... and most amazingly I watched the live hunt by lion on a wildebeest within one day. Thanks to the swift action and professionalism of Kelvin and some luck. Strongly recommend
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderfull and very reactive in organization
We did chat a lot to organize this wonderfull trip,
The guide driver Robin was perfect,
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
We spent some time in Uganda volunteering and decided to treat ourselves to a two-day safari before leaving the country. We had a clear idea of what we wanted to experience: Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and chimpanzee trekking. Other agencies had told us it wouldn’t be possible to fit everything into just two days, but CPN made it happen and organised the perfect itinerary to include everything we wanted to see!
They picked us up at 4 a.m. from a location quite far away, and they were absolutely punctual. Our first day was packed with incredible experiences: a three-hour boat cruise on the Nile, a visit to the Top of the Falls, and a couple of hours of game driving in the park. We saw so many animals! Unfortunately, we didn’t spot any lions or leopards, as you generally need to be in the park very early to have a better chance of seeing them. We had lunch at the Red Chilli Restaurant inside the park, then spent the night in Masindi.
The next morning, we arrived at Budongo Forest at 7 a.m. for an amazing chimpanzee trekking experience. Afterwards, we headed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino trek, where we had the opportunity to see these wonderful animals up close. Both activities are accessible and don’t require any particular level of fitness. We had lunch at the sanctuary before CPN took us directly to the airport in time for our flight.
A special mention goes to Aaron, our guide, who was absolutely fantastic! He was attentive to all our needs, spoke excellent English, and was extremely polite and kind. He took lots of photos of us throughout the trip and always checked whether we were ready to move on after spending time admiring the animals. He made us feel comfortable and never rushed us, allowing us to enjoy every moment.
Another thing we really appreciated was the transparent payment process. We paid a 30% deposit a few weeks in advance and settled the remaining balance on the evening of the first day. Everything was clear and straightforward, which gave us great peace of mind.
We are incredibly happy we chose CPN. They managed to organise a packed but wonderful two-day safari that other agencies had told us was impossible. Everything was well organised, from the early morning pick-up to the final airport transfer.
We highly recommend CPN to anyone planning a safari in Uganda, especially if you have limited time but want to experience as much as possible. Thank you, Aaron and CPN, for making these two days so special and unforgettable!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and kind team
The guide, Melese, has a deep knowledge of the country, he was extremely realiable, sorting out successfully whatever situation. The kindness and professionality of all the team was really great.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
So helpful from start to finish!
I was so indecisive and struggling to make my wishes and budget align. We went through so many iterations for what should’ve been a simple 2.5-day add-on to another trip. Happy was always sweet and helpful and I even hopped on a call to talk it through before finalizing. Knowing one of my concerns was doing a solo safari and the worry of being bored without someone to share the experience with, they sent a crew to provide company, photo ops, and fun. Ben was a knowledgeable guide and navigated a lot of great sightings in anticipating how the animals would likely behave. Ben, Rahema, and Witness were the dream team!! Overall the experience was fantastic. Sadly I got what may have been food poisoning or a nasty bug which overrode half of our meticulous planning, but even with that the team was so caring and concerned and really looked after me. Being a solo female so far from home, I never felt alone. When I arrived at the airport my flight was threatened to be cancelled and they were ready and waiting to help me sort it out. Couldn’t be happier and look forward to my next Africa trip with Vision Safaris.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and knowledgeable of all of our tours.
This was an unforgettable Girls Trip curated by Sarafika Tours. Jasmine and her team were amazing! From our tour guides to the accommodations, everything was top notch in Tanzania and Zanzibar. I would say this was my best vacation ever. Everything exceeded my expectations. Thanks Jasmine.
EC
Great, attentive
Great experience! Richard runs his safaris with passion and truly loves and protects the wildlife. We had an amazing time and highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
absolutely perfect from start to finish
Upon arrival in Arusha, the manager and the owner will pick you up and accompany you to your accommodation. Quality service, dedicated and available staff, a wonderful guide who spoke French « Enock » is a very good person, throughout the safari, exchanges and support all the way back to the island—with transfers included in the price. Everything was flawless; I highly recommend it. As for the safari itself, we saw cheetahs, lions, hippos, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, monkeys, antelopes, deer, and warthogs—a safari that truly brought a wonderful dream to life for both children and adults. I would like to express my sincere thanks to this agency, which offers more than reasonable rates.
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible
The safari was perfect. Linah helped me with all my questions and offered her own suggestions. In fact, after I had already booked the safari, I needed to change the date, and she handled the change without any issues. A special mention goes to Elisha, our guide and driver; he made everything perfect. He ensured we saw the "Big Five." He was always punctual and would keep driving until the very last minute so that we could see even more animals. The lodges were beautiful, and the jeep was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. To be honest, I was a bit worried, as you have to pay a large sum before the safari begins, and you never know what might happen. However, Serengeti African Tours delivered on everything they promised—including the airport transfers. Thank you, Linah and Elisha, for making this safari a wonderful, lifelong memory.