50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari with Maarufu!
My son really wanted to come to Nyrere to see the wild dogs. Even though it’s not a great season for viewing, Maarufu tirelessly searched for us. And with great success! We were able to find the dogs as well as many other wildlife. He explained everything to us and was able to answer our questions, even when about small birds or different types of trees. He pointed out the interesting walking patterns of giraffes and elephants and many more interesting facts. He was even able to make the different animal calls to attract the animal’s attention. I would highly recommend going on safari with Maarufu and Kihindo. We had such a fantastic trip!
JP
An unforgettable safari experience
We joined this safari from Japan, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience!
Even though we booked the tour at the last minute, Norman was very responsive and helpful throughout the booking process, which we really appreciated.
Our driver, Knowledge, was incredibly kind and thoughtful, and he took great care of us throughout the journey. During the drive from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, he told us so many interesting things about the local towns, plants, and South African food, which made the long journey enjoyable as well.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see a leopard, but we were lucky enough to see all of the other Big Five animals! We were especially excited to see elephants and buffalo up close — it was such an incredible experience.
We had an amazing time and made memories that we will never forget. Thank you so much to Norman, Knowledge, and the whole team for making our trip so special!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely incredible safari experience that will stay in our memories for a very long time!
From the very beginning, it was clear that the team had carefully selected the best spots to give us some of the most breathtaking views and wildlife experiences possible. Compared to other tours we saw along the way, the locations and viewpoints chosen for us were truly exceptional.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making this unforgettable experience possible. The whole safari was a true worry-free package, including the accommodation arrangements. Even when unexpected or difficult situations came up, the team always found quick and practical solutions. Everything was adapted to our needs, and we always felt well looked after and cared for.
Thank you to Chef James, who kept us well fed throughout the entire safari with delicious meals. Thank you to our driver Jesse. A special thank you to our leader and driver Damian, and especially to our driver Frank. Frank gave us so many interesting explanations, shared his knowledge with us, and made the experience even more enjoyable with his great sense of humor. We had a lot of fun together!
Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication, flexibility, and excellent organization. This was much more than just a safari. It was an unforgettable adventure and an experience that we will remember for a long time.
Thank you so much to the entire team!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safaris where all the guides went above and beyond to make sure you had a great experience
My husband and I had an ambitious plan to see 5 parks and reserves in what amounted to 8 days all done in the Mama Safaris Toyota land cruisers with a switch of guides at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. We are first time travelers to this area but have worked in the airline industry for our careers. My desire was for my tourism dollars to go directly to the people there not some US tour company.
From the moment I contacted Mama Savanna Safaris Alex was patient and thorough in answering all questions. Always prompt to respond
especially when I had to figure out the process of wiring a deposit to Tanzania. The emailed tour itinerary was detailed with pictures and answered much of my questions. However be forewarned that the traveler needs to check for the documents need to enter these countries since it can vary by your citizenship. Ran into that with Tanzania where I thought I needed visa only but in reality I also need yellow fever vaccination certificate however you can buy an exemption at the border so I was able to rectify that.
Our driver Sinita with office staff met us at the hotel to exchange funds and arrange a plan to set out. We did view the Toyota Land Cruiser which was comfortable and had charging ports for your phones.. From Nairobi we ventured to Lake Nakuru to see the rhinos and flamingos, Masai Mara to see lions hippos zebras cheetahs and then at the suggestion of our driver Ellie we toured the Masai village which was interesting, next stop two days at Serengeti where we went to the Mara River and after waiting a couple hours was able to see many thousands of wildebeest cross the river in search of better grazing area with Nile crocodiles looking for their opportunity for a meal.
Words just cannot describe how special that was. On Ngorongoro Crater to see lions and hippos. Last stop was Amboseli park in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro to view the herds of elephants that passed within feet of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Our driver Vincent carefully navigating the Landcruiser so se could get the best views.
All the drivers Sinita, Ellie and Vincent were constantly asking if we were enjoying ourselves, and what more they could do for us. thank you to all of them. While with any travel there can be the unexpected, stuck in a stream, nail in a tire, the roads are rough the drivers did stop at repair garages a few times to head off any problems down the road.
oh and to speaks of the accommodations.. Our stays was for a mid range safari which included many tented camps and only two hotels. The tented camps were as good or better than a 4 star hotel. Complete with your own bathroom and hot shower. Meals had something for everyone, good, and even a bar for alcohol purchase. Just really comfortable and so neat to hear the animals with their unique noises at night.
I would highly recommend Mama Safaris without hesitation. Thank you all Alex, Sinita, Ellie and Vincent for a unforgettable trip.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional !
The organization and the people working for this company were absolutely exceptional\. Everything was extremely well organized, from the excellent lodge accommodations to the itinerary itself. The staff were incredibly friendly, and every single detail had clearly been carefully planned.
The timing of each activity was also very well thought out — when to visit each place and what time of day to go in order to have the best sunlight and the perfect conditions\. All the services and accommodations were of a very high standard.
Brian, in particular, was exceptional\. By the end of the trip, I genuinely felt that he had become like family.
I would highly recommend this company without hesitation to anyone traveling to these countries. An outstanding experience from start to finish.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service
Our driver, Nyiko, was very respectful and punctual. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire journey and provided a smooth and pleasant experience. Highly recommended!