50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized & best experience
Three months prior to our safari tour we started communicating with Savannah and until the end of our Safari, we noticed that the entire process went very well & smoothly, the tour guide was so polite & making adjustments as per our needs. Their knowledge & experience was excellent. We are very impressed with their ability. We will definitely recommend Savannah tours for Safari.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional safari, great guide
My husband and I did 2 nights in Samburu, 1 night in Nakuru, and 3 nights in Masai Mara, and it was a memorable experience.
Our guide was John, and he played an important role in making the trip exceptional. John is knowledgeable, knows the parks and wildlife well, is a great spotter, and an excellent driver.
At Samburu, we saw lions, leopards, cheetahs, and most of Samburu’s Special Five. Only because of his judgment did we have a great sighting of a cheetah at Samburu. At Nakuru, we saw a pride of lions feeding, black and white rhinos, and many birds. At Masai Mara, we saw countless lions (more than 20 every day), cheetahs, leopards feeding, lions feeding, and lions with small cubs. And to top it all, we even saw a river crossing at Sand River, again because of John’s judgment. He never rushed us at any sighting and never got tired of showing us animals, even when it was a long day of driving for him.
He was very pleasant and informative, and he was friends with most of the other guides, which helped with sightings. Above all, he was very kind to everyone around him, both animals and humans.
We stayed at Sopa lodges at Samburu and Nakuru, both were excellent, at Masai Mara we stayed at Jambo mara, rooms were good but food was not.
Moses from Jockey helped us in planning, email replies were quick. Only thing to note is that Jocky charges extra for card payments, clarify this. They gave us best deal.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A must do safari experience add on when visiting Zanzibar
From booking the Safari tour directly with Uwanda Tours, the communication was good from the start. The price was a very good all inclusive package including round trip airport transfers.
We were picked up directly from the airport landing strip and straight into the safari jeep, great welcome and first impressions. The jeep seated 6 but we had it privately for a group of 2 which we loved. Our guide Mr Martin, was amazing, he asked our preferences and did the best job of finding all the animals for us, as well as being very knowledgable and giving lots of useful info about Tanzania, the animals and everything else. The game drive was above all my expectations, i really did have an amazing day, so much so that I will be rebooking for a full safari trip at a later date. The lunch on the game drive was also delicious and I am a fussy eater!
The accomadation provided was spacious and clean, with a lovely pool too. we had lots of visitors - monkeys! all around the resort. my only issue with the resort was that there was no restaurant menu, there was only 1 dish provided for lunch and dinner, so if you have any dietary requirements you will need to prepare in advance.
Day 2, we absolutely loved the Maasai village tour, however didnt love the river cruise, I found it quite boring, so given the choice I would choose a second game drive!
my only issue for the whole trip was the lack of communication at the airport leaving Zanzibar, there were multiple flights, no boarding passes and lots of confusion!
But overall we had an amazing trip and was a great expereince and also great value for money.
highly recommend.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attention to detaila
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Adventure Safaris on our trip to Victoria Falls and Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
From start to finish, the service was exceptional. Everything was well organised, hassle-free, and taken care of with great attention to detail. We never had to worry about the logistics because the team made sure everything ran smoothly.
The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and they went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable and memorable. Their knowledge of the destinations and wildlife really added to the experience.
We truly appreciated the personal attention and excellent service throughout the trip. It was a fantastic adventure, and we would happily recommend Adventure Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organised, stress-free safari experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
resonable price
I joined the 7 days 6 nights Masai Mara (3 nights) - Nakuru (1 night) - Amboseli (2 nights) tour during 16.09-22.09 with Jocky Tours. The first 2 days at Masai Mara with Stanley was perfect.
Stanley exceeded my expectation and he is so good at spoting the animals and positioning the viecle to the best spot (among many other Safari viecles). no matter where we were, once there was something, the next moment we were at the best spot. I can highly recommened him. I did a small upgrade to mid budget in Masai Mara and i stayed at Wildnest Mara Camp. It was clean and cozy. I was with Josepf the 3rd day in Masai Mara, 4th day to Nakuru, half day of the 5th Nakuru Safari.
Josepf is also good at spoting the animals and i was sitting next to Josepf, he told me some interesting customs about Kenya. Josepf is respectful and kept distance to the animals. The hotel in Nakuru was also clean and comfortable. (Buraha)
The last two days with Alex in Amboseli was not so nice. the mountain is beautiful and the hill in the national park where we took lunch was so beautiful. Alex couldn't done his primary job - spoting animals. We the travellers should often tell him where are the animals. He basically drove in the Amboseli national park and i got bored. On the way back to Nairobi, he was not patient to send us back to the hotels. We were 5 people in 3 different hotels(two close to the airport and 1 is in Nairobi city center along the road), the dutch girl sitting next to him and i had planned the resonable route for him even it should be his job. he said '' you should plan well to save my time and also your time''. He finally dropped me at my hotel (mein is first along the road), and two Dutch girls need to take Uber to their hotel (Alex agreed to pay). It is clearly stated in the itinerary that in the end the guide need to drop us at the airport or the hotel. But he was so impatient and behaved like we were causing troubles and he was doing us a big favour, which is not ok. I stayed at the amboseli mountain view camp, there was 2 lizards in the bathroom, 1 spider in bathroom, and i huge spider on the bed. i was so scared and couldn't sleep well.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
We recently booked a 3-day/2-night fly-in safari to Kogatende (Northern Serengeti) with Akondo Adventures, and it exceeded every single expectation we had! Since this was part of our honeymoon, we were looking for something truly extraordinary, and Akondo delivered from start to finish.
Flying directly into Kogatende saved us so much travel time and put us right in the heart of the action from day one. The absolute highlight of the trip was witnessing the Great Migration—seeing the wildebeest river crossings in person was an intense, breathtaking experience that we will never forget.
The tented camps were incredible—combining an authentic "out in the wild" feel with surprising comfort, great food, and the magical experience of falling asleep to the sounds of the Serengeti.
A massive shoutout to our guide, Fonika! Fonika was simply outstanding. His knowledge of the park, animal behavior, and keen eye for spotting wildlife made all the difference. He knew exactly where to position us for the best views without being intrusive, and his warm energy and professional driving made every game drive a joy.
Everything—from the flight logistics to the game drives and camp arrangements—was executed seamlessly. If you are looking for an action-packed, unforgettable Serengeti experience, we cannot recommend Akondo Adventures and Fonika enough. Asante sana!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
Thank you very much for the incredible experience! Everything went perfectly from start to finish. We spent 2 days and 2 nights at the camp with Kalahari Tours. Everything was organized excellently. During the game drive and boat cruise, we saw many animals. Life at the camp was very comfortable: the cook and his assistant took care of us. We had delicious food, drinks, a good shower, and comfortable tents. I recommend it! It was an unforgettable journey! Thank you to Kalahari Tours and our guide Major!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible nature, great team! I absolutely recommend!!
I can wholeheartedly recommend Vision Safari and Tours!
The drivers were excellent throughout the National Parks. They have an incredible eye for spotting wildlife. Of course, the animals can come surprisingly close to the vehicle, which is an incredible experience. But even when animals were further away, the drivers somehow managed to spot them as if they had binoculars built into their eyes!
Thank you, Sanura for the wonderful service before the trip. The communication via WhatsApp made everything very easy and gave me a great feeling even before the journey started.
A special mention goes to Osman, the chef. The food was absolutely fantastic, and we were truly spoiled with everything he prepared. There was always more than enough food, so even if you have a big appetite, you certainly won't go hungry! But beyond his amazing cooking, Osman is such a warm-hearted and nice person. Thank you so much, Osman!
Of course, the animals and the breathtaking landscapes were the greatest highlights of the trip. It is difficult to put into words how incredible it was to see the wildlife and scenery with my own eyes. I still can't quite believe that I was lucky enough to experience all of this.
A special thank you also goes to Happy (also Rafak the driver), my guide at the Materuni Falls at the foot of Kilimanjaro. I really enjoyed spending the day in a stunning landscape having great conversations. Thank you so much, Happy — you are truly amazing!
And a very special thank you goes to Haron, who was always so kind and caring. I was genuinely grateful for all the time he spent talking with me and answering aaall my questions :)
Thank you, Vision Safari and Tours, for an unforgettable experience. And if I ever forget any of the wonderful moments in nature from this trip, I have about three billion photos to remind me! 😊
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five days, exceptional sightings: a 15-minute Mara crossing, 3 leopards and 6 rhinos
Our five-day September safari with Kingfisher covered a day and a half in the northern Serengeti for the Mara River crossings, a day in the central Serengeti, and half days in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. For anyone comparing operators, here is what set them apart.
Planning and price: Aneth worked with us on budget through half a dozen versions of the itinerary and delivered a great price that still included a bush flight to Kogatende. Payments went through Pesapal online, which made paying a small Arusha operator from abroad straightforward.
Itinerary: operators usually recommend three or more days in the north to be confident of seeing a crossing. We had a day and a half and still watched one run for more than 15 minutes. Flying in meant we didn't lose a day to the drive north, and a guide who knew where to wait did the rest.
Guide: Amiri is the reason our sightings list reads the way it does—three leopards (two in trees, one on the ground), a cheetah with three cubs, a serval, and six black rhinos in half a day in the crater. We also saw a lioness chase a wildebeest, another feeding on a fresh warthog kill, and three lions on a buffalo carcass, alongside the elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, flamingos and crowned cranes you'd expect. Tarangire added more elephants and good birding.
Vehicle and lodges: the 4x4 was well maintained and air-conditioned, a real advantage on long, dusty drives. The accommodations were comfortable throughout.
Who it suits: travelers who want a tailored, well-priced itinerary from a small local team. We would book with them again.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Kingfisher—we saw the Big Five, incredible hunting action, and had a great time!
Amazing safari with Kingfisher! Communication was clear and prompt from the beginning, and the team was reliable, professional, and attentive throughout the trip. The service was excellent, and the experience offered great value for money. We saw the Big Five, witnessed incredible hunting action, and enjoyed a well-organized tour led by an exceptional guide. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!
