DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-Day Safari with Great Guiding: Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli
We did a 4-day safari through Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli and absolutely loved it! Communication with Dominic was excellent from the start. He was super responsive, helpful, and really took our wishes into account. The itinerary he put together was not only spot-on, but also super varied - a perfect mix of landscapes, parks, and experiences.
Big shoutout to our guide Modi, who picked us up all the way from our remote lodge on the South Coast and surely made the whole trip unforgettable. Super knowledgeable, funny, and really took his time to show us as much wildlife as possible.
Our absolute highlight: the night game drive under the rising moon. We even saw a lion with his four cubs. Just wow. Felt well taken care of the whole way. Highly recommend!
NO
Worked as a charm
Picked us up at the agreed locations. The drivers that took us between Johannesburg and our «safari-hotel» (Theodore was one of them) drove very considerate and was very nice. Good safari-guides.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Short and sweet safari
We took a short 3-day safari with Serengeti Smiles and it was an excellent choice. We had a day in Tarangire and saw so many different types of animals including the most elephants I’ve ever seen. We had a very nice hotel stay for the 2 nights in Karatu with beautiful rooms and the friendliest people. Our second day involved meeting some local tribes by Lake Eyasi, the Hadzabe and the Datoga. Spending a few hours with the Hadzabe as they shared how they maintained one of the last hunter/gatherer lifestyles in the world was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had. Another stay at our Karatu hotel with some time by the pool and our last day was at Ngorongoro Crater where we saw plenty of lions, hyenas, warthogs, elephants, baboons and the elusive black rhino. I can’t thank our guide Barnabas enough, he was really friendly and knowledgeable, he looked after us really well and made our safari a wonderful experience. His animal spotting is excellent and his laugh very infectious, we couldn’t recommend more!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable and authentic. Great English.
I’ve been to Africa many times, but this trip was truly special. I had the privilege of meeting Hussein, a wonderful guide whose passion for wildlife made every moment unforgettable. I did a 5-day safari in the Serengeti, including three days of private fly camping with Hussein and his team.
We saw the Big Five, and even ventured out on foot — an exhilarating experience! Hussein shared so much knowledge, even teaching me a little Swahili along the way. By the end of the trip, he was quizzing me on animal behavior — asking whether the animals we spotted were male or female, and who might have hunted whom. On our walks, we’d come across bones, and he’d ask me to identify the animal, its sex, and what might have eaten it. To my surprise, I knew all the answers!
It was more than just a safari; it was an adventure filled with learning, laughter, and connection. Hussein’s enthusiasm and expertise brought the Serengeti to life in a way I’ll never forget.
CH
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A kind and knowledgeable tour guide!
We had an amazing journey in the Tarangire Safari Park! Our guide Reggie was super friendly and always made us feel comfortable. While being knowledgeable, he was also prepared and we could see that he had a lot of experience in the Safari Park. He also provided a warm meal for us during the journey, which was great.
Overall, it was a very unique and fascinating experience, made possible by our guide Reggie!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Barnabas is the best!
Barnabas was a fantastic safari guide and I would recommend him to anyone. From the minute he picked us up at the hotel, he was informative and stopped throughout the journey to show us interesting places and tell us information about the local area including the history, farming, local culture and wildlife. We really appreciated his great sense of humour and positive energy which he brought whether it was 6am at the start of a safari or 7pm after a long day.
In both parks, Barnabas seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. We saw lions mating, elephants crossing the road with their calves, a rare rhino in the bush and many more animals including giraffes, hyenas, baboons, hippos, ostriches, gazelles, warthogs. He knew so much about all of the different species and would share facts with us during the duration of the safari.
Barnabas is an excellent driver and he was highly competent at navigating the roads. He was also super punctual and always met us on time and was where he said he would be. We appreciated his flexibility, for example, stopping off at a shop so that we could buy some artwork or starting the day early so that we could maximise our time at the national parks.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Barnabas to anyone wanting to see Tanzania’s amazing wildlife up-close. He is a truly great guide with a great sense of humour.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Amazing experience with Serengeti landmark tours! We had a 7 days group-Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Issa, our incredible and super friendly guide who show us everything and more, we saw plenty of lions, elephants, ecc.
Raymond is always available for every question (what a patience!) and he organized everything properly, we had no problems at all!
We highly recommend this company for Safari!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mesmerising
Nice guide . Nice helpful people .
Nice experience.
Worth a visit
CN
The guide who received us was a very responsible, conscientious, friendly and professional local guide. He was always able to keenly find the spots wh
The Serengeti is well worth exploring, allowing people to find their soul's home, embrace nature, listen to the pulse of life, the romance of the sunset, the breath of the grass, and the calls of animals.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccably orchestrated experience that combined flawless logistics and authentic local insight.
Our experience with Viatu was nothing short of exceptional—their communication was prompt and thoughtful, service seamlessly professional, and every detail reflected remarkable reliability and value, culminating in a tour so immersive and well-curated that it felt less like a trip and more like a masterclass in hospitality and precision. Simone was our trip consultant and she was absolutely phenomenal.
