50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The birthday adventure of a lifetime with Amshar Serengeti
My mother had always dreamed of going on safari, so for her 80th birthday we finally made it happen. It was the adventure of a lifetime. Amshar Serengeti and our guide Nassary made it so special for her (and for us).
Even before we left, Leoni at Amshar made us feel comfortable and confident. He emailed us a copy of their license to assure my mom they were a legitimate operation, and when we had trouble finding flights for our initial dates he shifted our entire reservation to make it work. Even though we arrived late at night, Leoni met us as we were dropped off at our hotel at 10:30pm to finalize arrangements and make sure we were squared away.
Nassary picked us up in the morning for five days of safari in Tarangire, the Serengeti (two days), Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. He made it clear from the beginning that he would follow our lead if we had specific things we wanted to do, but was just as happy to use his expertise to craft an exceptional safari experience for us. And he did—he found us unforgettable animal encounters every day, including many lions (males, females, and cubs), cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, rare birds, monkeys, and dozens of very active hippos for my hippo-loving mom. Every day we thought we had seen it all, but then something new and spectacular would turn up the day after. Nassary was able to identify every species we saw (even the trees!) and shared interesting facts about each one—in fact, he kept insisting we ask him more questions! We were comfortable and secure at all times, and when the Land Rover developed a small mechanical issue Nassary hopped out and fixed it in no time. At the tented camp we stayed at he arranged a birthday celebration with singing and cake for my mom (who he called "Birthday Girl" all week), and she hasn't stopped talking about it since.
Our safari was in the low to moderate price range, but we never would have known it. The animals don't know how much you paid, and every place we stayed was luxurious, impeccably clean, and filled with joyful, attentive staff. The food was consistently very good and plentiful, with omelets to order every morning (even in the middle of the Serengeti). We saw sunset over the Serengeti hills from our porch, lions close enough to touch, the great bowl of Ngorongoro Crater spread out below us, and hundreds and hundreds of animals. Our safari exceeded our expectations in every way, and we will carry the memories in our heart always. Asante sana, Amshar Serengeti!
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He’s very knowledgeable and tells you everything you need to know.
I went to see the Big 10 animals and really enjoyed it. It was an unforgettable experience. Suricatas Safari are very well organised and our tour guide Chazee was brilliant too.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
The safari experience was amazing! We saw many animals and took beautiful photos. The tour guide Damian was very nice and we had a good time with him.
I think it’s totally worth the price and I recommend it!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional and reliable tour operator that made our safari unforgettable, very well organized.
Our safari with Suricata Safaris was absolutely amazing and exceeded all our expectations. Everything was very well organized from the beginning, communication was easy and reliable, and the whole trip went smoothly. Our guide, Chavas, was professional, friendly, and did everything he could to make sure we had the best possible experience. We saw so many animals (áll of the Big 10) and incredible landscapes, and every day was unforgettable. The service, the hotels was excellent and we felt that the safari was great value for money. The night in the Bush Camp was a special experience. We would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Safari was fantastic and our guide, Charles, was excellent. He worked hard to ensure we saw all the top 10 of the animals and much more besides. Mostly up close, including a family of Lions resting under a tree by the roadside.
I would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone considering a safari to Tanzania.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had an amazing experience
I’ve booked a private safari with a group of 6 people. The communication was perfect because it was on Whatsapp, so if i would change anything or had questions, they quickly responsed. The driver (Enock) was on time everyday and was very kind. He knows a lot about the parks, animals and Tanzania. He also has a good sense of humor! The parks were all different and worth it. If Enock saw an animal, he picked the perfect spot for the pictures. The lodges we stayed at our trip are all amazing, we were speechless when we saw that. The only thing we didn’t like so much was the food. That was because it was mostly rice with chicken and vegetables with sauce. The taste was good, but not so variated. Overall we had an amazing experience and i would absolutely recommend Serengeti African Tours!!
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great, good and complete communications and a trip that was more than expected.
We did indeed have a wonderful experience. Our main objective was to see as much wild animals as we could, and we did. We were very happy with the trip. Good driver and guide, good accomodations and food. And not to forget, nice people.
And thanks for the coffee, tastes great.
All and all a complimant for Nihapa Tours.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Four Days of Wildlife, Adventure & Exceptional Guiding
I had a fantastic four-day group safari to the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Axis Africa Safari, starting from Nairobi. Communication beforehand with Tabitha was excellent, and my questions were answered very promptly.
Our guide, Kevin, was truly exceptional. He’s a fantastic and safe driver, an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and a very clear communicator who kept us well informed about departure and arrival times and everything in between. During the game drives, he went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible and always worked hard to give us the best views, even when other cars were already gathered around a sighting.
Overall, an amazing experience. I would highly recommend Axis Africa Safari—and if you’re lucky enough to have Kevin as your guide, you’re in very good hands!
CY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Trip!
My father and I had an absolutely amazing experience. We were able to see the BIG 5 plus a few surprise extras, like African Wild Dogs, and Black Rhinocerous. Our guides Elvis and Innocent, were extremely professional and accommodation and their knowledge was truly impressive! We really love birds and wanted to photograph as many as possible, and they didnt hesitate to stop the car, for even the smallest of birds, something which we really appreciate. We highly recommend this company, and especially Elvis and Innocent. They were fantastic!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful and relaxed drive
Thomas has been a really good driver who brought us safe and relaxed to our lodge