US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized, caring and informative.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Thsepo, was fantastic. The full day tour was well organized and paced. The narrative from our guide through out the day was interesting and informative. Thank You!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unmatched experience that was catered to our liking
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Morningstar Tours and Travels for our recent safari in Kenya! From the moment we started planning our trip from Seattle, Dennis Kimeu, their Operations Lead, was outstanding. He worked closely with us to personalize our itinerary, and his communication was top-notch—always prompt, even during late-night hours in his time zone. His responsiveness and professionalism made planning a breeze.
Our safari guide, Willy, was equally exceptional. Incredibly polite and easy to talk to, he offered thoughtful recommendations whenever we were unsure and tailored each day to our pace and preferences—whether it was early game drives or relaxed mornings. His deep knowledge of Kenya’s wildlife, culture, history, and the Maasai people made our longer drives fly by. We had the surreal experience of seeing lions up close in Maasai Mara—so close we could have petted them (though we didn’t!). Willy, who calls Mara his “second home,” made that possible.
He also shared valuable insights for the future, including the best times to visit Kenya’s parks for optimal wildlife viewing (hint: not July–September), which we’ll be passing along to our friends and family planning their own adventures.
The Land Cruiser we had was in great condition and handled all terrains comfortably.
If you’re considering a safari, skip the foreign middlemen and book directly with a local company like Morningstar. With Dennis’s thoughtful coordination and Willy’s unmatched guiding, you’re guaranteed a phenomenal experience. Highly recommend!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michelle is a really professional and knowledgeable operator who overdelivered on our expectations
We decided to use Michelle, as a local South African-based travel agent who had first-hand experience, rather than an Australian agent operating from a desk and screen, and we were not disappointed. In fact, Michelle far exceeded our expectations in every way.
We gave her an outline of where we wanted to go and suggested that five-star experiences is what we wanted, without going over the top. Her communication was outstanding, including a couple of phone calls, and her suggestions and attention to detail, particularly with tour, driver, accommodation and meal options.
The itinerary and tours that she planned was amazing:
We arrived in Cape Town, from London and stayed at the beautiful Victoria and Albert hotel at the Waterfront - so convenient to everything. We did wine and Cape Peninsular tours, along with Robben Island and Table Mountain and we even squeezed in a rugby game.
At Victoria Falls, we had superb accommodation at Ilala Lodge, where we could see the mist from the falls. A Zambezi River cruise, with dinner after. The helicopter ride over the falls and upstream and downstream was spectacular. A guided tour of both sides of the falls and a walk across the bridge was followed by lunch at The Lookout Cafe, downstream from the Falls and then to a the amazing Dusty Road Township Restaurant for dinner. Then a day tour to Chobe, including a boat cruise and game drive and a lunch at a local hotel.
We then flew to Kruger and overnighted at Oliver's, a beautiful boutique hotel located on the White River Country Estate, where we wished we could have stayed longer to at play the renowned golf course.
The two game lodges we stayed at were sensational with amazing accommodation, meals and, best of all, great guides - we saw not only the big Five of Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalos and Leopards but also Cheetahs and Wild Dogs to make the Super 7, plus Giraffes, Zebra, Impala, Hippos, Monkeys and amazing birdlife.
At Inyati Game Lodge, in Sabi Sand, we had a beautiful chalet near the river, with monkeys and Impala wandering through, great food and twice daily game drives. Our day two post on Facebook: Walk to the Giraffes, a pair of Leopards (mating), Lions resting after a kill and more elephants - a cute baby that got startled when our guide started the engine and it gave out a trumpet and charged three metres at us as we slowly drove off. He looked quite proud of himself and will dine out on the story for years.
After three nights, it was a three-hour drive to another of the private game parks in the Kruger, Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp in the private Timbavati Nature reserve, for three nights. Wow. This was Luxury personified, with only four rooms. Our "tent" was absolutely stunning, just metres from the dam. We arrived in time for tea, before the evening game drive, to be greeted by a herd of 25 elephants, of which many also come for tea at the dam every day, much to the annoyance of the resident Hippos and two Egyptian geese.
Our, too short, tour ended with a flight to Johannesburg and then back to Sydney.
Thanks, Michelle for a real "Bucket list" experience.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience with Delight Rose Safaris
Quick response whenever we seek for help/advise, responsible and took good care of us in the whole trip.
Definitely will recommend to those who have interest to visit.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a terrifying trip
It was a terrifying trip, and I still can't help trembling when I think about it. On the last day of the return journey, the driver parked the vehicle on a slope but failed to apply the handbrake after getting out. The car quickly rolled backward, crossed the entire road, and eventually overturned. The four of us in the car were injured to varying degrees. The travel agency refused any compensation, including for our personal items crushed under the car in the accident. When we requested to see our insurance documents, they refused to provide them, making it highly likely that they had not purchased insurance for us. The accident caused the fuel tank to burst, and diesel spilled all over the ground while we were trapped in the car. Fortunately, it was the rainy season, and a sudden downpour prevented the vehicle from catching fire. I still feel terrified now, and the travel agency's ability to handle emergencies is extremely poor.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top rated tour operator with expert guide, John!
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Unforgettable Safari Experience with Guide John!
Our Jungle Roam Safari was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the real highlight of the trip was our tour guide, John. His deep knowledge of the local wildlife, keen eye for spotting animals, and friendly, professional demeanor made the entire experience both educational and exciting.
John went out of his way to ensure we had the best views and photo opportunities, while also keeping everyone safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His passion for nature is infectious, and he shared fascinating facts about the animals and ecosystem that really enriched the tour.
We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, and so much more—all in their natural habitat. The memories we made on this safari will stay with us forever. If you're planning a safari adventure, I highly recommend Jungle Roam Safari—and definitely ask for John as your guide!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Peter provided us with a once in a lifetime unique experience! We saw many different animals and witnessed many wonderful things every single day of our tour. Peter customized the perfect safari for us with different lodges and parks every day and varied activities to see and do everything we possibly could. Peter gave us many wonderful memories to treasure forever. Kibera Holiday Safaris are definitely 5 star plus and highly recommended. Peter ensured we had a magical experience. We will be booking other tours with Kibera in the future for different locations. This is our number 1 tour company ❤️
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Incredible Experience – Highly Recommend!
Our trip with Tapestry of Africa was nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, every detail was flawlessly planned. From the moment we were picked up at the airport in Victoria Falls, we knew we were in great hands. The itinerary covered everything—from thrilling game drives to unforgettable activities—seamlessly organized and stress-free.
A special shoutout to our incredible guide, Jacob. His knowledge, kindness, and passion made the trip even more special. We truly could not have asked for a better guide!
We visited both Zimbabwe and Botswana, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Not only is Tapestry of Africa outstanding, but every local partner and contact they work with was also top-notch. It’s clear they’ve cultivated strong, trustworthy relationships that benefit their travelers.
Our time in Africa was more magical and memorable than we ever could have imagined. If you're considering a safari or adventure in this part of the world, Tapestry of Africa should be your first call. Highly, highly recommend!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Value and Experience
My wife and I has the absolute best experience with Samora Explorers! Our amazing guide Reggie was nothing short of the perfect person to accompany you on a safari. From his friendliness, knowledge of animals, and incredible ability to spot animals, he made our trip a truly unique experience.
Because of Reggie we were able to witness a rare lion hunt. He also found a male and female lion mating just outside the Serengeti hidden in the grass. Time after time, Reggie continued to spot animals all over the place. We saw so many lions in unique positions and exhibiting different behaviors. He was able to show us a Rhino in the Ngorongoro crater, and even Vultures tearing into a Zebra carcass. Reggie really went above and beyond to make our safari an unforgettable experience and I would recommend him to anybody in a heart beat! Truly a great guide.
You'll find a lot of other overpriced tour companies offering the same package at triple the price. Samora Explorers offered us luxury to mid-level accommodation where we were served 3 course meals for much cheaper than all these other European based companies. They are a local company that actually cares about their employees. So much so that while everyone around us has these sad looking box lunches, we had fresh hot meals and had a bush picnic everyday.
Overall, I highly recommend Samora Explorers. They are a great tour company with great guides and I can guarantee that you will not regret booking with them.
Thank you to Iddy and Reggie for making our safari trip unforgettable.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I do not recommend Silver Spark Africa
Our highly anticipated 5-day private safari, costing over $4000++, with Silver Sparks was a complete disaster. After full payment, we were subjected to:
• Substandard vehicle.
• A seemingly new and potentially unpaid driver.
• Unpaid entry fees at tour sites (despite our full payment).
• The driver's concern about not being paid, jeopardizing our return.
• Last-minute cancellation of our return airport transfer via text leaving us stranded.
• Unacknowledged overpayments for dinners.
• Zero communication or proactive updates from Silver Sparks during our trip.
• Unauthorized itinerary changes.
Silver Sparks takes your money and fails to deliver on their promises. This unprofessional and unacceptable experience ruined our first visit to Kenya. We strongly advise you to seek other reliable tour operators.
Silver Sparks never acknowledged returning the monies we paid twice due to their negligence. Seems to be their standard way of operating.
A formal complaint has been filed with the Nairobi tourist board.