IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
Travelling with Michael was great! He is kind, patient, punctual and very thoughtful. He was really committed to give us a perfect experience, being very professional and knowledgeable. He would answer our questions with lots of interesting facts. He made every effort to get us to see and know the wildlife , being very respectful to other guides and vehicles at the same time. He is passionate about his job and being also a photographer would help us take the perfect shots! We felt comfortable and safe with home the whole time. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, the organisation and planning of the trip was flawless. Would definitely recommend to travel with him!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, inforned and intelligrnt
Muzi made the experience unforgotable. He is patient with us and very informative. We spotted amazing animals
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional tour company
I just finished up a 6 day private tour with Madagascar Mystery Tour Company. I am a solo senior female traveler from Canada, so I was looking for a tour company that would provide the itinerary I wanted, at an affordable price that would be safe. Well I found that company. I had terrific communication with Liva right from the beginning of my search. Liva is very professional, caring and listened to my questions and concerns or any changes I wanted to make. His replies were prompt, detailed and even answered my questions about Madagascar in general. Throughout the entire process, I felt that Liva wanted to share the unique qualities of his country, and wanted me to enjoy every minute of it.
Liva organized a private driver, Lolo, and a private guide Theo to pick me up at the Morondava airport. Lolo and Theo were both fantastic at their jobs. They were also eager to show me everything about their country. They had positive outlooks, were extremely funny, respectful and communicated very well about any changes to the logistics of the trip. My tour itinerary took me to the Avenue of the Baobabs, north to the Bekopaka Tsingy region and the Kirindy Forest. The drives were long and arduous, but this team that Liva put together made the time pass quickly. Lolo is an amazing driver, never getting frazzled when there were some challenging areas. He was happy to stop anytime I wanted to take a photo. Theo went out of his way on many occasions to get me the right photo opportunity, or find me a lemur species that he knew I wanted to see. Nothing seemed like too much trouble for this team. In the Tsingy region, Gilbert was my guide for the canoe trip and the Tsingy hike and he was exceptional, as was the guide for the Kirindy Forest. Liva has the connections to get the best of the best.
Honestly I cannot recommend Madagascar Mystery Tours enough. If you are looking for a professional company who cares….this is the one. Liva will treat you right….and there might be a surprise for you at the end. Thanks Liva, Theo and Lolo. I loved every minute of it. I have memories that will last a lifetime.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience! 🦁
The safari was simply amazing! We booked the two-day safari and were absolutely delighted from beginning to end. Booking via WhatsApp was super easy, and we always received quick replies.
Steve and his driver were fantastic! They explained everything to us in great detail and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the entire experience. We especially want to highlight the driver, who drove very carefully and responsibly. This allowed us to enjoy the beautiful scenery and observe all the animals at our own pace.
We would highly recommend Steve and his entire team to everyone! Thank you so much for these unforgettable two days and this incredible experience! 🥹❤️🦁🇰🇪
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour!
I had a great tour with them! James did a great job planning, and Robert was a fantastic driver. We saw so much wildlife! I'd 100% recommend them to anyone looking to explore Kenya.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, easy to reach and friendly operator.
We had our 1-day safari tour in Mikumi. Getting in touch with Kihindo was very easy and Pilly gave us all the information we needed before the D-Day. We received all documents and tickets. Then, on the day, we had the chance to tour with Maarufu who welcomed us in Morogoro with a big smile and good energy. The safari itself was a great experience. Thanks to his knowledge of the park (and a bit of luck) we succeeded to see giraffes, elephants, impalas, leopard and even lions! Everything was perfect and smooth. Thank you again
CI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient
It was really good, the lodge was comfortable and the game drives amazing.
I would definitely recommend it
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Operator was super reactive and helpful! Kind and open for any question!
The best safari guide ever! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide for my three days in Akagera National Park!
Taufique is simply THE BEST. His dedication, passion, and knowledge of the park and its wildlife are absolutely exceptional. He knows every corner of Akagera, every hidden spot, and exactly where to look to give you the best possible chance of seeing incredible animals.
Thanks to his experience and sharp eye, I got to see animals I never even imagined I would spot! He went above and beyond to make every single game drive special, always taking the time to explain everything, share fascinating facts, and make sure I had the most amazing experience.
Beyond his incredible expertise, Taufique is genuinely kind, attentive, patient, and wonderful company. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and that makes all the difference.
Three unforgettable days, countless incredible wildlife encounters, and a true five-star safari experience! 
If you're visiting Akagera, do yourself a favour and ask for Taufique. I genuinely cannot recommend him enough! 
Thank you so much, Taufique, for making this adventure so special! 🦒🐘🦁
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had an incredible safari experience with Africa’s Wild Wonders! Our guide, Fred, was fantastic, knowledgeable, patient, and always determined to give us the best wildlife experiences.
The absolute highlight was witnessing the Great Migration river crossing, something we had dreamed of seeing for years and had always been on our bucket list. Watching thousands of wildebeest cross the river was simply breathtaking and an experience we will never forget.
Everything was well organised, and Fred made the entire safari even more special. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal experience with reliable, competent service, before, during, and after the trip
This was our first safari experience, and also our first trip where we didn't plan all the details ourselves. This was also our most expensive trip so far. And Excel handled every part of the trip from planning, booking, and service during the trip itself very well. It can feel scary to hand over $$$ to a tour operator and hope everything goes well. But Nancy and her team at Excel were great stewards of our money, and did a wonderful job with making this a trip of a lifetime for us.
The single biggest factor that makes or breaks a trip is the quality of your safari guide. Nancy and her team at Excel made sure we had incredible guides that made our trip a great one.
Planning: Nancy and team worked with us patiently to iterate over multiple itinerary options as we played around with different combinations of parks, accommodations, and travel, until we landed on an itinerary that we were happy with. They answered our questions promptly by WhatsApp and were always happy to answer one more question. They had good feedback on what would feel like an overly tight schedule, vs what would feel like too much time in a place. They had good insights about the trade-offs for the tier of lodge and cost. And they were good at recommending parks and lodges based on desired experience.
During the trip: Nancy or her team were in touch with us constantly during the trip during parts that required travel logistics and coordination. It all went off smoothly. We never felt a moment of doubt or apprehension about what the next step might be. They found us excellent guides. The safari experience itself was excellent. And great pro-tip about trying a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara instead of over the Tanzanian side of the same park.
If and when we go on safari in east Africa again, we would go through Nancy and Excel in a heartbeat. We would be happy to support this woman-owned local business again. Thank you.
