35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Family Safari
Our 8-day safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was truly a bucket-list experience that our family will remember for the rest of our lives. My wife, our daughter, and I had an incredible time exploring Tanzania, especially the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From beginning to end, everything came together to make this one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Ezekiel. Spending so many days together on safari, your guide becomes an incredibly important part of the journey, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to share it with. Ezekiel was knowledgeable and professional, but what stood out to us even more was his patience, kindness, and flexibility. Traveling as a family and spending long days on safari isn’t always easy, and there were certainly moments when things were challenging for us. Through all of it, Ezekiel remained incredibly patient, accommodating, and genuinely caring. He adapted to what we needed and always made us feel comfortable. Beyond being a great guide, he’s simply an amazing human being.
From our adventures through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro all the way to helping us with our final airport drop-off in Arusha, Ezekiel took wonderful care of our family. By the end of the trip, it felt less like we had spent eight days with a tour guide and more like we had experienced Tanzania with a friend. The wildlife and landscapes were spectacular, but the people you meet are often what turn a great trip into an unforgettable one, and Ezekiel absolutely did that for us.
Thank you, Ezekiel, for your patience, kindness, laughs, and for helping make our family’s bucket-list safari so special. And thank you to the entire Tanzania Roadside Expeditions team for giving us memories that we will cherish for years to come. We would wholeheartedly recommend them and especially Ezekiel, to anyone planning a safari in Kenya and Tanzania!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were reliable, attentive, and caring the entire trip.
I want to give a special thank you to Joshua, who was with us for the entire trip during our safari and also Abdullah who was with us during our Zanzibar portion of the trip. A special thank you to Fransisca who put the entire trip together and was able to meet all of our requests. Throughout the entire trip, Fransisca was in communication with us and even stopped to visit us in person with gifts! Thank so to Melivora for making our trip so memorable and thank you for everything!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!! Great communicators. Personalized to you. They care about your experience and safety.
Where do I start? So many WONDERFUL things to say about this company.
First of all Filipa was incredibly communicative upon our initial inquiry into scheduling a Safari. Answered all my questions in detail and very responsive to emails. I also reached out with questions during the Safari which she immediately responded too. I work in customer service and rarely find a company so attentive to their clients needs. I had researched several companies and this one was reasonably priced as well.
Secondly, our Nairobi driver, Moses made a great first impression. Waiting for us at the airport and taking us to our hotel. The van was comfortable and he made us feel very safe and offered to come back after we settled in to give us a city tour. We were so excited for the trip, we couldnt sleep despite the long journey, so we welcomed his offer. He took us to the Giraffe Center, a place where local bead jewelry was. made, and to a great family restaurant to enjoy local food. He also drove us around on our last day too for a visit to the Kenyan National Museum.
The next morning our Safari Guide, Sammie picked us up. We embarked on an amazing 9 day trip to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. Sammie was SO knowledgeable! He was a walking encyclopedia of animal species, gestations, habitats, and behaviors. He knew 100's of species of birds and plants. He could spot animals from a mile away. The long drives between parks enabled us to ask questions about Kenyan culture, resources, politics, topography, climate, food, and language. I think I valued those conversations as much, if not more than the animal searches. He educated us on many symbiotic relationships too. He was so personable and became a friend to our family. He drove the rough terrain with care and always had our safety in mind.
Thirdly, The camps and lodges they recommended were all terrific. Excellent staff and service every where we went. I only wish we could have spent more time enjoying the accommodations since we were out on game drives for the entire day. Many were so beautiful. We did ask Sammie to make one of our last days a half day of game drive so we could relax and absorb all that we had been learning and take in the beauty at our camp. This company will adjust the days to what you want to do. Ultimate personalization. We loved having the Landcruiser to our selves and could stand up and enjoy the scenery as Sammie drove.
Lastly, I was so impressed with the Kenyan people. Everyone so friendly and beautiful and truly caring about our experience and safety. This trip made a lasting impression on my family and I cant recommend this company enough! They were all wonderful. You won't regret booking with them!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not only very nice, but he was knowledgeable and patient and brought a great experience for us
My girlfriend and I spent eight nights with Leopard Orchards and honestly, it was an amazing experience. If you’re thinking about doing a safari, I would definitely recommend going with the private experience. For us, it was 100% worth it.
I also wouldn’t recommend doing a safari for just a couple of days. Having eight nights gave us enough time to really enjoy it without feeling rushed, and we got to see so much.
The biggest thing for me was our driver, Paul. You could tell right away that he genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. He would go out of his way to get us to the best locations and make sure we got the most out of every day. He wasn’t just driving us around — he really knew what he was doing.
Paul was also incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the landscape. Anytime we had a question, he had an answer, and he was always happy to explain what we were seeing. He was also very patient with us and never made us feel rushed.
Honestly, everything you would want in a safari driver, Paul has. His experience and passion really made a difference in our trip.
The vehicle was great too and made the long days out on safari very comfortable.
Overall, I would highly recommend Leopard Orchards to anyone looking to do a safari. We had an incredible eight nights and made memories that my girlfriend and I will never forget. If you’re going to do it, I’d definitely recommend the private experience and giving yourself at least eight days. You won’t regret it.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I had a great experience with Geeman. He is very kind, patient, and does his job exceptionally well. Geeman went above and beyond to make sure we got to see all of the Big Five. He answered all of our questions, from the names of trees and questions about the Maasai people to what different animals eat.
He has so much knowledge to share, and I would absolutely recommend going on a tour with him and Jocky Tours. We had an amazing experience!
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Fun Experience of a Lifetime 🤩
Recently I booked a 5-day safari and Zanzibar tour with Thamani African Safaris, and they exceeded every expectation! From the moment i landed to my final departure, everything was superbly organized.A special thank you goes to Ms. Mygreater, who was responsible for handling my entire tour. I am absolutely thrilled with the outstanding service she rendered! She was incredibly attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure my itinerary ran smoothly.Key highlights of my experience are Flawless Management: Ms. Mygreater coordinated all domestic logistics, flights, and transfers seamlessly without a single hiccup.Incredible Wildlife Experience: Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and keen on tracking down wildlife. Mr. Armani ..
Top-Tier Accommodations: The lodges tented camps chosen for me offered top-notch comfort, delicious food, and a wonderful authentic atmosphere.
For Zanzibar Extension: The transition from the mainland bush to the relaxing beaches of Zanzibar was effortless.
If you are looking for a reliable operator that delivers a custom, high-value experience, I cannot recommend Thamani African Safaris ENOUGH! Request Ms. Mygreater if you want a perfectly managed trip of a lifetime! Enjoy Hakiuna Maratha ❤️
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic time with Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures. The booking process was simple, the co
Professional and Reliable Safari Company, Highly Recommended
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything awesome from start to end
Our experience with Bavuma Wild Quest was excellent from start to finish. Communication was great which gave us great confidence before the trip began. Joshua also accomodated our scheduled based on our feedback and needs.
The service was amazing — our guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the tour was unforgettable, we saw more than what we expected. Great value for money too, acommodations were better than the photos!
Highly recommend Bavuma Wild Quest to anyone looking for an adventure.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip We're Already Planning to Repeat
I put off writing this review for a while, mostly because I wasn't sure I could do Compass Odyssey justice. Our family of four had our South Africa holiday organised by them, and it's hard to put into words how much of a difference that made.
From the start, they were extraordinarily helpful in guiding us through every decision, especially the safari. There are so many options, and left to our own devices we would never have landed on the one they proposed for us. It turned out to be a perfect match, tailored to exactly what our family wanted without us even fully knowing how to ask for it.
What stood out most was how they made us feel like their only client. Planning a trip like this comes with real pressure, dozens of moving parts, logistics across a foreign country, matching everyone's interests, but Compass Odyssey carried all of that so we didn't have to.
Once we were in Cape Town, our guides Tim and Garth were exceptional. Their knowledge added a whole extra layer to the trip, the kind of detail and context you simply don't get without the right people showing you around.
Behind the scenes, Darren at Odyssey was incredibly responsive throughout, which matters more than you'd think when you're travelling somewhere as far-flung as Africa. Any question, any last-minute concern, he was on it.
My husband and I went into this thinking it would be our "once in a lifetime" trip. We were wrong. We're already planning to go back, and when we do, it will be with Compass Odyssey.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t have asked for more!
I got in touch with John from Serengeti Wildlife Safaris as we had a smaller budget and what we were after was quite specific. John was amazing and worked back and forth with me to curate our perfect Tanzania safari. John greeted us himself personally at the airport and treated us to lunch on our first day when we were hungry from travel. The nights we were booked for lodges they were extremely clean and comfortable with hot water and great amenities. The nights we spent in tented camps were budget options but again very clean and comfortable. The food on safari was a highlight and our chef travelled with us throughout. Our safari car was clean and well maintained. The guides throughout the tour were excellent- very knowledgeable, excellent drivers and just made everything so enjoyable! Special shoutout to Eric who seemed to get us in the perfect spot for photos and sightings every time! We spotted the Big 5 along with many other amazing animals.
We couldn’t believe the value for money when it was all over. Absolutely the experience of a lifetime and I would highly recommend John and his team!
