20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptionally well organized, incredibly patient and responsive tour operator and outstanding guide
From start to finish, our experience with Morningstar Safaris was exceptional. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and our six-day safari through the North and Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater exceeded all of our expectations.
Alice, our tour operator, was a pleasure to work with. She took the time to understand our travel style and budget and created an itinerary that was perfect for us. Throughout the planning process, she was patient, responsive, and always happy to answer our questions about the itinerary and lodging options. During our 11-night trip through Tanzania—including Arusha, Safari, and Zanzibar—she checked in regularly and even resolved a minor accommodation issue for us quickly and seamlessly.
Jackson, our safari guide, was equally outstanding. His knowledge of the parks, wildlife, and birdlife was exceptional, and his expertise made every game drive unforgettable. Thanks to his determination, we were able to see and photograph an incredible variety of animals in their natural habitat, including black rhinos, cheetahs, and leopards. Time and again, just when we thought we would miss seeing an animal, Jackson somehow managed to find it.
What impressed us most was how Jackson went above and beyond when our independently booked flight to Zanzibar was unexpectedly delayed by five hours. Although it wasn't his responsibility, he helped us secure an earlier flight, saving the rest of our trip.
We highly recommend Morning Star Tours & Travel, especially Alice and Jackson. Their dedication, expertise, and exceptional service turned an incredible safari into a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we would gladly travel with them again.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical 10 days safari experience with Tony , 100% recommended
We had a fantastic first safari 11 days experience thanks to Tony and his team, with 4 members family and a friend. Tony is a great person who built his own company organizing safari, a remarkable guide and tracker, who demonstrates high respect for the wildlife, a great knowledge of animals and nature conservation; He is very professional and service oriented, with a good sense of humour. He is also familiar with photography and understands well amateur and professional photographers needs. The camp was very well organized by Ronnie and Ben, with Ronnie cooking very good and diverse meals . The tents are confortable, with separate shower /toilet area in each tent. We started from Maun, 4 different parks/area : Makgadikgadi, Savuti, Chobe , and morning in Victoria Falls, flight back from Zimbawe, 2 nights in lodge in Maun, 1 night before departure, all other nights in tent camp. Daily schedule is flexible, in our case we started with 6:00 AM wake up , looked for wildlife in the morning, back at the camp in the warmer hours for lunch and free time, and safari again from 16:30 to sunset around 18:15, then dinner at the camp. We could observe every possible animals , Tony found them and followed them when possible, with patience , a strong sense of tracking and observation, and expert knowledge of the parks. We warmly recommend Tony as an exceptional safari organizer and guide , he is also very respected by other guides we could meet along the way. The safari experience was great, and we were alone most of the time , or with very few cars around, which was appreciated as Tony favours uncrowded area and a genuine safari experience. The overall value for money for this safari was very good, the service offered by Tony Mobile was very reliable. We also highly recommend Bostwana as a country, with great people, and for its unspoiled nature and a very diverse wildlife. We recommend Tony Mobile Safari 100% and more !
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Suricata Safaris
We had an unforgettable safari experience with Suricata Safaris, far beyond our expectations. During the trip, we visited some of Tanzania’s most iconic places, including Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, and each day brought something truly memorable.
Our guide, Steve, was absolutely outstanding. He was professional, calm, friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about wildlife, nature and the ecosystems we were discovering. He has an incredible eye for spotting animals, even from a great distance, and always took the time to explain animal behaviour, landscapes, plants and the specific characteristics of each area. His careful driving also made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey.
Thanks to Steve, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five, along with many other rare and beautiful animals: lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, leopards, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, eagles and many other birds. Seeing several black rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater was a very special moment, and spotting a leopard in the distance was also a real highlight.
The Serengeti was extraordinary. We were especially fortunate to witness two Mara River crossings, which were among the most powerful and unforgettable moments of the entire trip. Watching the wildebeest gather, hesitate and finally cross the river was both spectacular and deeply moving.
The organisation was excellent from start to finish. The 4×4 vehicle was spacious and comfortable, the food provided during the safari was delicious, and there was always plenty of drinking water available. The lodges and camps were comfortable and well selected. Suricata Boma Lodge near Lake Manyara was particularly beautiful, with a peaceful setting, comfortable rooms and excellent food.
We also greatly appreciated the cultural dimension of the trip, including our visit to a small Maasai village near Suricata Boma Lodge, where we learned more about traditional homes, dances and the daily lives of several families.
This is certainly a very expensive experience, but in our opinion, it is absolutely worth it. The quality of the organisation, the exceptional wildlife encounters, the landscapes and the expertise of our guide made it a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Overall, this was a beautifully organised safari, filled with incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and unforgettable moments. A special thank you to Steve, whose knowledge, kindness, professionalism and passion made the experience truly exceptional. We would highly recommend Suricata Safaris.
CN
very good
Excellent safari company! Everything was perfectly organized from booking to the end of the trip. Our guide Joshua was extremely professional, safe, knowledgeable, and fantastic at spotting wildlife. Kennedy from customer service was always responsive and helpful. Great value for money and one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect experience and spotless organization
From the first contact with Jeremiah via Whatsapp to the drop off at the airport this was a spotless experience. I had booked a 5 day Serengeti Safari for me and two teenagers, which was planned very nicely by Jeremiah even in short notice. When we arrived we got picked up by Reginald in a spacious Safari jeep, and it turned out he was the best driver far and wide. He went fast where there was nothing to see, and slow where opportunities for spotting arose. As a consequence we saw a great variety of animals and the kids were super excited throughout. Lodging was superb in the company’s own lodges and others, Reginald was super friendly but professional, and I really liked that he helped people along the way, for example when their car broke down. Would absolutely recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience!
I could not recommend Steve and Richard Safaris highly enough. My family and I had a fantastic time with a car to ourselves. We were able to see all the wildlife we wanted to and got some amazing views on the drives themselves, as well as the lodges.
Solomon could not have been better as a guide - he was knowledgable and clearly cared deeply about the wildlife. He regularly took us away from other vehicles so that we could see more, and was always extremely respectful of the animals we encountered. We left without a bad word to say about him - if I were return to safari, I would want him as my guide again.
We were anxious about booking safari without the guarantee of a going through a hotel or travel agent, and about paying upfront before the safari, but the trust we placed in Steve was repaid a thousand times with an unforgettable safari experience.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super professional, great quality all around, and totally worth the price.
Hi Simon,
How are you? Hope you are doing well.
Our trip is over, and we landed in Dubai this morning.
Overall, it was an amazing experience and truly a lifetime memory for all of us. Everything went very smoothly. Both drivers were very good and knowledgeable guides, and the quality of the stays and food was also excellent. Altogether, it was a unique and unforgettable experience.
Apart from that, we are extremely satisfied and would give you a full 10/10 for organizing and executing the entire trip so smoothly and professionally.
We will definitely recommend you to our friends. In fact, we have already received several inquiries from people who saw our trip updates.
Thank you once again for making this journey so memorable! Worth every penny.
CN
very good and responsible, helps a lot
The service is good，our guide is nice and helpful. Being kind all the time, also helps us buying and activating local SIM cards in a lower price.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A highly professional, well-organized and caring tour operator that delivers expertly designed itine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An incredible experience in Uganda with NGONI Safaris
Today we finished our safari in Uganda, and I’m leaving with the feeling that I’ve experienced one of those trips I’ll remember for a very long time. The itinerary was very complete and allowed us to discover completely different places and landscapes: Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife, went chimpanzee trekking and, of course, experienced one of those moments that stay with you forever: coming face to face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
The lodges were also a really lovely part of the trip. Each one had something special and they all fitted perfectly into the itinerary: from Tilenga Safari Lodge in the Murchison Falls area, to Turaco Treetops surrounded by forest, Enshama, Dorotia’s in Bwindi and finally Milele Lodge overlooking beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. It was wonderful to see the landscape and accommodation change as we travelled through the country.
But if I have to highlight one person above everyone else, it has to be Steven Schumacher, our “small boss” 😂. I honestly don’t think we could have had a better companion for this trip. As a driver, he is incredible. He managed to take us along some roads that, to be honest, I’m not sure should even be called roads 😂, and he did it with incredible skill, patience and, above all, safety. I never felt unsafe, even on the most challenging journeys.
As a guide, he was fantastic too. Always alert to every animal, making sure we didn’t miss anything and always happy to explain everything we were seeing. But what I will remember most about Steven is the person he is. He was warm, funny, polite, incredibly attentive and always so caring towards us. We had some great conversations, lots of laughs and many moments that we’ll probably remember for a very long time. And in the end, that’s what makes a trip go from being simply a good trip to becoming a truly special one.
Steven, thank you for taking such good care of us, for your patience, the conversations, the laughs and for making sure that even after hours on the road, we still felt ready for another adventure. 😂 It was a real pleasure having you as our driver, guide and travel companion. Our “small boss” has definitely earned a special place in our memories of Uganda. ❤️
And thank you to the whole NGONI Safaris team for organising this trip and making everything run so smoothly. I’m leaving Uganda with incredible memories, thousands of photos, a few sore muscles after the trekking 😂 and, above all, the feeling that I’ve had a truly wonderful experience.
Thank you for everything, NGONI. And thank you, Steven, for making this trip even more special. ❤️🇺🇬🦍
If I ever come back to Uganda, I really hope I get to meet my “small boss” again. Because after seven days together… he’s definitely become part of the trip! 😂
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Yohannes is kind, respectful and very helpful and attentive operator
We want to especially thank yohannes, who organised the entire trip and customised it to our wishes. He was incredibly helpful and stayed in contact with us during the entire process of planning, booking and the safari itself.
My friend and I had an amazing experience on our 5 day safari. We got to see all the big 5 and the great migration