35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hilltop Travel is a dedicated tour operator that offers unforgettable journeys through Tanzania’s
Amazing day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro
If you'd like a taste of the Mt Kilimanjaro trail without the multi-day commitment, I highly recommend a day trip on the Marangu route with Hilltop Travel My friends from China and I were guided by Denis for a delightful trek through the rain forest up to the first set of overnight Mandara Huts. After a tasty box lunch we continued over and down through the near by crater before heading back down to the gate. The trek gave us a sense of the majesty of the mountain and its climbing challenge at a pleasant pace. The scenery was majestic.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disappointed with unprofessional handling
I booked a safari tour with Africa Keys based on a glowing recommendation from a friend, so my expectations were high. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to the hype.
Local Knowledge: Surprisingly lacking one of the biggest letdowns was the lack of insight into the country itself. Our itinerary included Lake Manyara, which turned out to be a major disappointment. Wildlife was extremely limited, and the park felt more like a detour than a destination.
Food: The meals were consistently underwhelming—bland, poorly prepared, and lacking any local flavor. In a place known for vibrant cuisine, this was a real letdown except in one hotel during our stay. Even more frustrating was the complete lack of responsiveness.
Why I Booked: A Friend’s Recommendation To be fair, I can see how someone might have had a better experience—perhaps with a different guide or itinerary. My friend had a great time, which is why I gave it a shot. Sadly, my trip didn’t reflect the same quality. May be the tour company is only good in Kenya but not in Tanzania.
The Good Bits: The landscapes were stunning, and spotting wildlife in their natural habitat was unforgettable. That part of Africa never disappoints. But the tour company didn’t enhance the experience—they just got us from point A to B.
Overall If you’re considering for good safari experience, I’d suggest doing a bit more research. The magic of Africa deserves a team that truly understands and celebrates it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
Our group of 8 booked a customized tour directly with Cuckoo Safari. They were able to accommodate all our requests and make this a trip of a lifetime. We would 100% recommend them - you will not regret it!
We really appreciate the choice of accommodations and the great communication. Simon and Tatenda were available to answer any questions quickly via WhatsApp. It was the best level of service we have experienced on a group tour. All our guides were spectacular - Blessing, Shelton, Bheki, Lewis, Teach, Evans and especially Simon-who was with us from start to finish and really went above and beyond to make the trip memorable and special.
The variety of activities made the trip an exciting adventure, from seeing the Big 5 on the Safari drives at Hwange and Chobe (Botswana) and the rhino walk (Matobo) to hiking the Ancient City, enjoying the dinner cruise on the Zambezi, hiking the beauty of Matobo, and experiencing Victoria Falls up close and by helicopter. Thanks Cuckoo Safari & Simon for the trip of a lifetime!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best service and best experience with Sereland !
An unforgettable experience, thank you to Sereland for its excellent service, making this safari moments the best memories for me and friends. The accommodation was quite satisfying, although not all our wishes could be fulfilled because the booking time was too close to the migration season. The safari was 5D/4N, but unfortunately we only saw 4 of the big five there. We understand because it is nature. We are grateful that we were lucky enough to be able to see the migration process Mara River .
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5 in 48 hrs
We did a 3 week bespoke tour with Discover Africa and specifically Devryn Panaino. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana game parks. Our group of 6 had a fantastic time as the itinerary was top notch, transfers smooth and now we can’t wait to go back. We were nervous about small plane transfers but it was very smooth and professional service. In fact put Aussie’s Jetstar in the shade. We saw all the animals big 5, ugly 5, small 5 and everything in between. Would definitely recommend this company and Devryn. Hot tip be prepared to spend a bit of money it’s worth it for a truly unique experience.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Idoia
We were able to see a lot of elephants and beautiful baobab trees.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Idoia
We were able to see wild life in action: cheetahs hunting, lio, cheetahs and leopard cubs, active hippos.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Idoia
You can find a lot of wild life in a relative small place.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wild life in Serengeti
We went for a five day tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and saw a lot of wild life and amazing views. We saw lion, cheetah and leopard cubs. We also saw 3 cheetahs hunting a Thomson´s gazelle, hippos very active in the water measuring their mouths, giraffes, elephants, ... We saw more active life than expected. We also went on a trip on a hot balloon with Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris and I recommend it. You can see Serengeti and its views and wild life from another prespective.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and comfortable tour, nice and better guide
The guide Steven was so nice and kind, he make feel us like princess and he was very attentive in everything, both in the water, showing us everything we wanted to see, giving us the time we needed to look around or take photos, explaining and informing us about everything we saw. I can’t imagine a better guide than the one we had, and we are grateful for all his effort and patience in helping us make the most of our time. In the end, we saw all the animals we wanted to see, even the difficult ones to find, since David never gave up.
I would also like to thank and acknowledge the great work of David, the chef — the food was amazing and he was always very attentive and kind.
We had a great time with both of them and I highly recommend it.
