MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Start to Our Safari with Carson!
Carson was our assigned driver from the airport to our safari tour. He was friendly, punctual, and made the ride enjoyable with his local tips and warm personality. A smooth and pleasant start to our South African adventure — thank you, Carson and MoAfrika Tours!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour operator! Experienced guides and staff!
Lihle has been a marvelous host at Dumela and attentive to our needs and schedule.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind and caring operator
Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania!
I had the most amazing experience with this safari company during my trip to Tanzania, especially in the Serengeti. From the moment I reached out to them, communication was super easy — they replied quickly, were always friendly, and helped me with every little detail before the trip.
The service throughout the safari was fantastic. The team was warm, professional, and really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. I never had to worry about a thing — everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The value for money was incredible. The lodges were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the overall experience felt so well-organized and comfortable.
They were also completely reliable. Every pickup, transfer, and activity happened exactly as planned, which made the whole trip stress-free and enjoyable.
And the safari itself… just unforgettable! Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate — he knew exactly where to go for the best sightings. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and even a cheetah up close! Every single day was full of excitement and wonder.
I honestly can’t recommend this company enough. If you’re thinking about doing a safari in Tanzania, especially in the Serengeti, go with them — you’ll have the trip of a lifetime!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Hospitality and coordination
We booked 3 days safari package with axis Africa.
Our coordinator Lucy was super helpful with every query we had.
Our driver and guide throughout the tour was ken, he was very kind, helpful and very welcoming.
Overall, axis Africa made our tour memorable.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not only is the guide a professional birdwatching expert, but throughout the entire trip, I was well
Not only is the guide a professional birdwatching expert, but throughout the entire trip, I was well taken care of in terms of food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation.
Due to other itinerary constraints, I only had two days to arrange birdwatching activities in Tanzania. I found Charles Tours through SafariBookings, and they offered a two-day birdwatching tour in the suburbs of Arusha that also welcomed solo travelers (Note 1).
I arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport on October 2, 2025, and Charles Tours helped me with the transfer from the airport to the hotel I booked myself. Compared to the transfer fees I found online, it was about $10 cheaper. So, if you plan to use Charles Tours as your guide in the future, you can also arrange the transfer with them.
This was my first time leaving Asia, so almost every plant and animal I saw in the wild was a first for me. But more than that, Charles Tours provided me with even more. When I was discussing the itinerary, I mentioned that I was primarily interested in raptors, and they tailored the existing schedule to meet my needs. During the two-day trip, we visited the suburbs of Arusha, Lark Plains, and Tarangire National Park, where we observed over 150 species of birds, including 22 species of raptors (Note 2)! While field observation does rely on luck, I believe that even with the best luck, seeing 22 species of raptors in just two days was possible because Charles Tours made thorough preparations—such as having a wealth of knowledge and experience about birds, closely observing throughout the journey, and customizing the trip to meet the client's needs.
Since my subsequent safari tour to Serengeti National Park was handled by another company, I got to compare and see just how rare the level of service provided by Charles Tours was. Some basic aspects that we might take for granted can actually be quite difficult to realize in this region. So, I’d like to list the advantages of Charles Tours:
1. A well-maintained, clean vehicle with air conditioning (other companies may not have this).
2. Safe and law-abiding drivers (for my two-day tour, the driver was the owner, Amani).
3. Hygienic and delicious meals (Amani knows good food).
4. Prompt responses and discussions regarding the client's requests (For example, I wanted to spend extra time photographing a particular subject, and not all drivers from other companies would respect their guests' wishes. I believe English proficiency was a factor here—both Amani and Nasr, the guides, were fluent in English and communication was seamless).
5. Comprehensive knowledge of birds and a genuine passion for them. While finding birds is a basic skill for bird guides, the most impressive moment for me was when we were birdwatching in Tarangire, and Nasr suddenly asked us to stop as we passed a large tree. He spotted a Verreaux's eagle-owl (a nocturnal species) sleeping in the dark foliage during our vehicle ride.
6. Not only birdwatchers, but Amani is also a bird photographer, so he knows where to stop the vehicle to give clients the best angles and lighting for photos—this was absolutely fantastic.
In conclusion, I was truly impressed by the two-day birdwatching tour provided by Charles Tours. Of course, we also saw many mammals during the trip. I believe if they can find birds, spotting larger mammals that are the main focus of a safari would be no problem for Charles Tours. I sincerely hope more people get to experience this excellent company, and once again, thank you to Amani and Nasr for treating me like a friend over the course of these two days!
Note 1: Before planning this two-day itinerary, I did some research on tours in Tanzania, most of which required a minimum of two people. This is likely due to the basic costs of running the tour. As a result, I ended up paying nearly the cost for two people.
Note 2: During the two-day birdwatching tour, we saw 16 species of eagles, 4 species of falcons, and 2 species of owls. The list includes:
Aquila rapax (Tawny Eagle)
Aquila spilogaster (Spotted Eagle)
Buteo augur (Augur Buzzard)
Buteo buteo (Common Buzzard)
Elanus caesius caesius (Black-winged Kite)
Gyps africanus (White-backed Vulture)
Gyps rueppellii (Rüppell’s Vulture)
Hieraaetus ayresii (Ayres’s Hawk-Eagle)
Icthyophaga vocifer (African Fish Eagle)
Melierax poliopterus (Grey Kestrel)
Milvus aegyptius (Yellow-billed Kite)
Polemaetus bellicosus (Martial Eagle)
Sagittarius serpentarius (Secretarybird)
Terathopius ecaudatus (Short-tailed Eagle)
Torgos tracheliotos (Lappet-faced Vulture)
Trigonoceps occipitalis (White-headed Vulture)
Falco ardosiaceus (Grey Falcon)
Falco ardosiaceus (Taita Falcon)
Falco rupicoloides (Red-eyed Falcon)
Polihierax semitorquatus (African Pygmy Falcon)
Glaucidium perlatum (Pearl-spotted Owlet)
Ketupa lactea (Verreaux's Eagle-Owl)
MT
Nature Travel Namibia made our trip an unforgettable experience.
Petra at Nature Travel Namibia organised a wonderful trip. Communications with her were easy, we were surprised how quick she was to answer any queries we had. I can only compliment her efficiency and patience over the 6 months we took planning things. The trip she created for us was even better than we ever expected. Delano, the guide we were allotted, was great. He was very knowledgeable and obviously passionate about Namibia; its history, wild life and landscape. Every lodge we stayed in was special in different ways. I would recommend Nature Travel Namibia to anyone interested in visiting a truly interesting country. we have come away with wonderful memories. Thank you Petra and Delano.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
Noreen and koki were excellent guides. They took extra effort to give us the best safari experience at Pilannesberg
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing
Doreen has done such an amazing job at finding the animals and making sure we always got the best shots! I can only recommend !
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Thomas for the nice and friendly Trip.
Thank you Thomas for the nice and friendly Trip. It was a pleasure.
TR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent
The communication, service and reability was good. Our guide Thomas was very good and friendly