CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
We just completed a 10-day safari with Shanjoy, and the experience exceeded all of our expectations.
Patrick 2 was our main guide in Kenya. He was incredibly experienced, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. During the high season, Masai Mara can get very busy, and it’s not unusual to end up in a “traffic jam” of safari vehicles around a rare sighting. Thanks to Patrick’s experience and excellent tracking skills, we were often the first vehicle to arrive, giving us an unobstructed view of the animals before the crowds gathered. We especially appreciated the respect he showed for the wildlife. He always made every effort to avoid disturbing the animals while still positioning us perfectly for incredible photos.
Izack was our guide for the Tanzania portion of the trip, and he was equally outstanding. He is incredibly hardworking and genuinely passionate about what he does. Every day, he went above and beyond to give us the best possible experience. We were honestly worried that the long game drives would leave him exhausted, but his enthusiasm never faded. Thanks to his dedication, we witnessed so many unforgettable moments, including the spectacular river crossing.
After returning to Nairobi, Derrick was our guide for a full-day city tour. He was funny, engaging, and immediately made us feel comfortable. What stood out most was how genuine and honest he was. Beyond showing us the city’s landmarks, he shared fascinating insights into Kenya’s culture, history, and everyday life, making the tour feel much more meaningful than simple sightseeing.
A safari is only as memorable as the people who guide you, and Patrick, Izack, and Derrick each played a huge part in making this trip so special. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend Shanjoy to anyone looking for an unforgettable East African safari.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We really recommend to do the Safari with Safari Soles
We did a Safari starting in Nairobi via the Masai-Mara, north and central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro crater - 1 week in total. We really enjoyed it!! Chris (in Kenya) and Baltazar (in Tanzania) did such a good! They showed us their beautiful nature and animals, kept us informed and safe all the time. We were really lucky to see all animals because they knew the best places to find them. Their driving skills were really good and comfortable :) also they had always a really good time management, were always on time to start in the early morning hours & were always happy and in a good mood what we appreciated a lot!
We really recommend to travel with Safari Soles especially Chris and Baltazar!
We hope to see you again! :)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Provided great service that tailored the trip to what we wanted
We had a very enjoyable safari and Serengeti Smile helped us plan the whole itinerary in a way that met our interests and priorities. The cost was also very reasonable and overall value was better than other operators we had considered.
Patricia who was our main contact through the planning process and during the journey was just so helpful, detail oriented and so timely with her responses to any questions and concerns we had. It's hard to beat the service she provided!
Kazi, our guide, was super knowledgeable and experienced. He paid attention to our priorities and we got to see pretty much all the animals we had hoped to see...the wildebeest crossing on Northern seengeti and the white rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater were probably the biggest higlights! Kazi also regaled us with various stories from his 15+ years of experience. He was also able to navigate through various car issues we encountered.
Perhaps one thing we would change about our itinerary is to skip Tarongire park and spend an extra day in Serengeti instead.
Overall, we highly recommend Serengeti Smile to anyone looking to plan safari in Tanzania!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Day Kenya Safari- private budget tour
We had an amazing time using Mitch Adventures and Safari! We were a little nervous to start because we had never been to Kenya or on a safari, but Mitch was very friendly, reliable and answered any questions we had. The itinerary that was provided accommodated our budget and met our expectations. We enjoyed the five days on a private tour with our driver Kim, who was absolutely amazing! He made all of our long days in the car, fun, comfortable, and informative. All of our accommodations were very comfortable, and everybody was very hospitable. We would highly recommend Mitch!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We travelled with another company and Lawrence was our guide
Amazing time visiting many reserves in Kenya. Lawrence did a great job finding many sightings, too many to list! Very knowledgeable. We had such fun. We helped another safari group when they were stuck in a dry river bed, an experience in itself! My husband loves birds and raptors, didnt manage the Secretary bird though! He sent us a picture when he was on another tour!
Good accomodation, communication, food, reliable, flexible, always aware of safety, on the whole pretty brilliant. We will return.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trust and help on our trip
I want to thank All in Africa Safaris for their management and advice in organizing our trip to Uganda. In our case, we were doing a self-drive route, and All in Africa Safaris helped us get the permits for the gorilla experience in Bwindi and the chimpanzee experience in Kibale. Without a doubt, a reliable and highly recommended agency. Special mention to Nicholas, who helped us both before and during our trip.
I’m sharing a few photos of the experience—I can tell you right now that it is totally worth it!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Big 5 and So Much More!
Serengeti Steppe made our safari experience unforgettable. The trip planning and communication were handled perfectly from the start. We explored Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, and thanks to our brilliant guide, we saw an incredible amount of wildlife, including the Big 5. I recommend Serengeti Steppe for everyone looking for similar experience.
50-65 years of age
Kilimanjaro Treck
My daughter and myself have just returned from a six day trek up Kilimanjaro. We had the best time thanks to a wonderful team led by Swalli and Bunie , Dennis the Chef and the always smiling Charlie. There were three other key people in the group that supported us. The combination of the trip and the team made the whole trip such a success.
Thank you
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Fantastic experience with Axis in terms of service, accuracy, follow up, value for money.
A huge tks to our guide Tom (Kikambala) that with his experience has lead the tour in the best way reaching the target of big five in only one full day game drive. It’s tru that animals have to collaborate, but the leopard doesn’t like this part of the job and if we’ve meet the big cat we have to say a huge tra to Tom, that has driven fast and safely in the middle of nowhere.
We have met also chetaah during his hunting and thousands of wild beast and zebra. The Masai Mara land scape is unique and take the breath away, especially with the right company and guide that make you feel safe.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic safari company that combines excellent organization, knowledgeable guides, and unforgett
We had an incredible camping safari with Suricata Safaris in Tanzania, and it exceeded all of our expectations. Everything was very well organized, from the transportation and camping equipment to the delicious meals prepared throughout the trip.
A special thank you goes to our guide, Pascal. He was outstanding—knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and incredibly passionate about wildlife. He always made sure we had the best possible game-viewing opportunities and shared fascinating information about the animals, nature, and local culture. Thanks to his excellent spotting skills, we saw an amazing variety of wildlife, including the Big Five.