NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This trip exceeded every expectation.
Our trip to Tanzania was honestly unreal. From the endless plains of Serengeti to the breathtaking views inside Ngorongoro Crater and the lush beauty of Lake Manyara, every stop felt like a scene from a nature documentary. We saw the Big Five and even spotted a rare pack of wild dogs which felt like winning the safari lottery.
Tarimo was elite. So knowledgeable, super sharp at tracking animals, and always making sure we were in the perfect spot at the perfect time. He made the whole experience seamless and seriously elevated the trip.
Our stay at Serengeti Wild Camp was a whole vibe. Golden sunsets, dreamy dinners under the stars, and late nights around the bonfire just taking it all in.
We are absolutely recommending this company to all our friends and family.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kisaza Tours showed us an amazing Kili climb, followed by an unforgettable 4-day safari!
I booked a climb (8 Day Lemosho completed in 7) and a safari with Kisaza Tours primarily because I liked the idea of working with a smaller local business, but also because the price was a bit more reasonable than some larger companies. Michael was extremely responsive and helpful throughout planning, even though I asked a million questions.
Once in Tanzania we had a free day and Steven went out of his way to find a local place (golf course) where he knew monkeys would be hanging around since my friend loves monkeys. In the morning, we were welcomed by the team of 11 with a Tanzanian song and dance to get the energy flowing before setting out to climb the mountain. The guides, porters, and other support staff were all so friendly and eager to help ensure we had a great experience. Our guides were Mek and Juma and we had so much fun with both along the way. Juma did a great job of timing everything so that the mountain never felt crowded. I had a tough time breathing the thin air on summit day and one of the porters even joined us to ensure there was extra help with us. Our waiter, Jonathan, always took care of every need while we were at camp and the cook did a great job keeping us full. We were also very thankful to have a private toilet. My friend and I both summitted successfully.
After that we were off to our safari in Tarangire Nat’l. Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Our guide was Edwin and he was both extremely polite, and well educated on the animals, which really made our trip. It was so very interesting to hear details about how they live while we were busy taking lots of great photos. We stayed in a tented camp in the Serengeti and it was our most amazing accommodation of the trip. Lastly, the guide and assistant took us on a surprise visit to a Maasai village, which was an amazing experience to see how these people live their lives and learn about their culture.
I highly recommend Kisaza Tours for any adventure in Tanzania!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would advise you don't choose them if you want to have a good experience
I had a horrible experience choosing this operator. Initially, during the reservation phase, they promised me a great experience and in reality, I had a terrible experience going with them.
Sketchy Org: First of all, they are not member of the TATO(Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), which I did not know about before I tried to register a formal complaint against this agency. It is recommended that tourists go with TATO members for safety against fraud, and other bad experiences. So please choose an operator which is a TATO member atleast to save yourself the trouble that I have faced.
Unprofessional Driver: The guide, Kim, was extremely unprofessional. He kept on making food related jokes when pointing towards animals and also constantly kept on making sexist remarks degrading females which was really disgusting. During long transfers between the borders and the roads, he started to play loud music which was pretty annoying. Even after asking him on many occasions to stop making his cheap jokes, he kept on making them throughout the entire safari which ruined the experience. Also, during the reservation phase, I had it confirmed that Matey will be our guide but when we arrived at the border, we were surprised to find that Matey had not come and instead Kim was there. This was a big red flag and beware of their stunts like this.
Low Quality Accommodations: I had some concerns initially with some of their accommodations based on google reviews and research but they assured the accommodations are top quality and nothing to be afraid of, but in reality they turned out reality bad. They offered us Tloma Lodge in Karatu for the stay after Ngorongoro crater and we were bitten by mosquitoes whole night in that lodge. The staff was really unprofessional.
Horrible Picnic Lunches: They also don't buy lunchboxes unlike other operators and save the money. The quality of lunches we had everyday were really horrible like cold pasta, fruits that were starting to rot already, cold potato fries, and 1 tiny piece of cold and soggy fried chicken per person. Please confirm with your operator in advance what lunches you will get if they offer you picnic lunch.
Fraudulent Breakdown: After the bad experience when we asked to show the breakdown of the costs, the numbers they sent were all over the places. First, we had paid for 6 days of safari car with unlimited mileage but they again added an extra charge for transfer which was within that 6 days. Also, they showed park charges which was almost 33% higher than actual park fees. Also they did not buy us AMREF insurance policies which they promised and charged us to include. The reservation specialist confirmed that operators get special prices for booking accommodations which are much lower than the ones available online or through direct booking with the hotels and camps. But in the breakdown their prices were all higher than the highest prices that you can find on the direct websites or booking platforms. When I asked to justify the areas of concerns in the breakdown, they just said they don't need to justify because I agreed to pay the amount initially. So please ask detailed breakdown in the beginning from all your operators before making the payments.
Overall they ruined my honeymoon experience so totally do not recommend them for anyone. They charged a lot because we wanted private tour and in return we were provided bad accommodations, horrible food, unprofessional driver, and no resolution or support when we raised the concerns. Please save your money and time and go with a more trustworthy operator.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a very reliable travel agency. The boss is very responsible and careful
The boss is very responsible and careful. He will give detailed travel advice before travelling. He also communicates with us every day during the itinerary. If there is any problem, it can be solved in time. It is a very perfect itinerary. Highly recommended. The whole travel experience exceeded our expectations.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful journey with Tiyani.
We had a nice journey with Tiyani. He is a good driver, he was super kind with us, always asking if we wanted to stop for toilets. He brought us a water and he was super communicative. I’d recommend.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly memorable Kenya safari by Morning Star
Thank you to Morning Star for a fantastic safari trip. To Winnie for organising our itinerary. The proposal impressed me, it was not just an email with ideas but a professional document. To John our Guide/Driver for making sure that we saw every animal we would ever expect to see - not just the big 5 but all the other animals and birds we managed to see.
We were met at the airport by one of the Morning Star guides and dropped at our hotel. The next day John picked us up from our Nairobi hotel and our adventure began. We spent 3 days and nights in the Mara where we saw cheetah, leopard, rhino, lots of elephants, zebra, lions and cubs and more lions, giraffe. Our camp was the Zebra Valley which was placed such that we could watch the animals across from the camp.
Then we went to Lake Nakuru and saw even more animals, more rhino.
One day later on to Lake Naivasha and the Sopa Lodge which was lovely. Morning star had arranged a guide and boat trip out to the island to see birds animals.
A day later and on to Amboselli and the lovely Kibo Safari camp (my favourite stay), Here we saw elephants all trooping down to the Marsh and got the most fantastic photos.
John always made sure he not only got us to the animals but he placed the truck so that we got the good shots and was happy to wait until we were happy to move on.
Thank you both and to all the team at Morning Star
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect safari!
Our safari with Spirit of Kenya was truly unforgettable from beginning to end.
Filipa organized everything beautifully, creating a trip that felt perfectly tailored to us. Every transfer was handled professionally and always punctual, which made the entire journey smooth and completely stress-free.
In the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, Sego was an outstanding guide and driver. His knowledge, patience, and passion for wildlife made every game drive so exciting! Thanks to him, we saw an incredible variety of animals and experienced the landscapes in a way we will never forget.
From the breathtaking scenery to the warm, personal care throughout the trip, everything felt special. We left with amazing memories and would wholeheartedly recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone dreaming of an authentic safari experience😊😊
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
“An unforgettable adventure with Scenery Holiday Safaris: perfect organization and lifelong memorie
“I traveled with this company, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience. Every detail was carefully thought out; the organization was flawless. All the transport, the hotels were of great quality. The team was present at every step, always ready to help us. From the smallest issue, they intervened quickly to resolve everything. I wholeheartedly recommend this company!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An attentive, flexible and extremely knowledgable operator, with fantastic communication and guides
We went on safari with All day in Africa for the second time in 2025. It was a group of 6 adults, ranging from 30s to 70s in age. The initial communication with the company was excellent and the provided us with several options and suggestions, accounting for our previous experiences so that we could have something new as well.
On the day we landed at Kilimanjaro, we were picked up quickly and efficiently and taken to our accomodation (arranged separately) in Arusha. On the day before the safari, we were contacted with the details of our tour guide, and he arrived punctually on the day to get started on our trip to Serengeti, in a clean, well equipped Vehicle. He also had foldable chairs and a table which would allow us to have more comforrtanble lunch breaks (this was not something we asked for or expected, but the guide indicated that as it would be a long drive with several older people, it would be for the best).
During our trip, the guide made every effort to keep us as happy as possible - we stopped for things that looked interesting, and we skipped things that we felt we did not want to do. At no point did we feel pressured into doing something we didnt want to or sacrificing something we wanted. We were lucky enough to see all the animals we could have wanted and had the benefit of a guide with many years of experience as a guide and as a park ranger. He knew everybody and everything.
Additionally, the accomodation partners in the Serengeti (suggested by Allday in Africa) were fantastic, with excellent catering and service.
Once we returned from Serengeti, we had planned a self organized trip to Zanzibar. While we were there, we wanted to do some excursions, but we were in an isolated area and it was a challenge to book things. So we contacted Allday to see if they had any suggestions. They were able to quickly help us organize a walking tour of stone town, and sugested some other alternatives as well (all at prices more reasonable than what we were being quoted when we asked locally).
Allday in Africa effectively combines their local knowledge (all the team members, including the owners are Tanzanian), and very effective networking (still surprised how quickly they got us 2 vehicles, and a guide for a same day excursion that quickly from the other side of the country).
We trusted Allday in Africa to help us have the experience of a lifetime, and we were not disappointed. We will be going back to Tanzania, and we will definetely be using their services again when we do.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and fun experience!
Our experience with Zepisa Safari was great! From the moment we were picked up at the airport and during all the safari we felt very taken care of and most importantly, we had so much fun!
Special mention to Omar, who was such a great guide and driver. He was always open to accommodating our needs and preferences during the safari, and we learned so much about the wildlife with him.
We recommend Zepisa Safari for a wonderful experience in Tanzania!