IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Genuinely arranged the tour for us 👌👍
It’s a wonderful experience for us to be here in Kenya through ‘Drone South Africa tour’ we are very happy and excited to have our friend Mr. Joyal as our driver cum Guide. We wish him all the very best in future.
Thanks again with Regards.
Martin and Krishna Udupa.
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NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice safari for a good price!
Our driver and guide, Paul, was prompt on our very first day. Right after introductions, he thoroughly explained our daily safari itinerary, including all the scheduled rest stops, hotel stays, and estimated travel times for each leg of the journey.
Paul was friendly, cheerful, and highly professional. He kept the long drives lively and engaging, sharing history about the landmarks and demonstrating an impressive knowledge of the animals' names and behaviours.
A careful and experienced driver, Paul truly is a wonderful ambassador for both the country and the company.
We had a fantastic adventure and will not hesitate to recommend Sublime Travels and Safari to others.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and Reliable
We used SafariLink for airport transfer and the drivers were all great. To our destination we rode with Nyiko and back to the airport we rode with Thomas. Both driver were safe and reliable. They got us to our destination quickly and made sure we arrived on time. Highly recommend, Thank you.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pleasant and kind
Brian fro Kibo helped make our family safari across Tanzania a truly memorable experience. We were a diverse group of eight—including kids and senior citizens—and Brian was patient, supportive, and accommodating from the initial quotation through several itinerary adjustments. He handled logistics seamlessly, including arranging for our excess luggage to be transferred directly to Zanzibar so we didn't have to worry about the strict baggage limits on small bush flights.
For the safari, we had two dedicated vehicles that were comfortable, well-maintained, and fully stocked with drinks. Brian ensured the day-to-day safari arrangements ran smoothly, and most of the lodge accommodations he recommended were great.
That said, there are two areas where the experience could have been elevated:
Safari Guides: While the overall safari was enjoyable, having more engaging, proactive guides would have made the game drives significantly better.
Zanzibar Leg: The hotel selection did not quite suit our group's preferences. It was undergoing refurbishment during our stay, and for a family of our size, booking a private shared villa would have worked far better than dispersed individual rooms.
Brian is exceptionally capable when it comes to Tanzania safari planning and logistics, but paying closer attention to guide quality and the post-safari Zanzibar experience would make the entire trip flawless.
I would highly recommend Brian and would definitely use his services anytime in the near and distant future.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
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Our safari with Nkollo Tours & Safaris was a winner from start to finish. Everything was well thought out, nothing left to chance. For us this was a family trip, and at every turn you could tell there was real attention behind it – not some standard package being processed.
Our guide, Ringo, was the real reason this trip was so good. The man knows the animals, the ecosystems and the behavior of the wildlife inside out. He spotted animals at distances where we were just staring blankly into the green, and always knew exactly where to go and when to simply wait. The kids absolutely took him to heart – he took them seriously, answered their questions and brought them along rather than just letting them tag behind.
The wildlife was simply overwhelming. We saw the Big Five, several rhinos, plenty of lions, elephants and buffaloes. On top of that cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras and countless other animals – and often up close. The absolute highlight was the Great Migration: we witnessed the river crossing at the Mara River. That's something you never forget.
We visited the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, and each park had its own character. Ringo managed the time perfectly: never rushed, never that feeling of being herded from one animal to the next, always enough calm to really enjoy the moments.
The organization around it all was spot on too. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt safe and well looked after the whole time – as a family, that matters even more.
A huge thank you to Nkollo Tours & Safaris for this unforgettable trip. We'd recommend them anytime – and Ringo right along with them.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
We had an amazing experience with Beyond the Plains Safari from start to finish. We did an 7-day safari covering Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli, and every part of the trip was well organised and memorable.
From the very beginning, Julius, who handled our inquiry and helped us plan the safari, was extremely helpful, kind and patient. His communication and willingness to help made the planning process very easy and stress-free.
A huge part of what made our experience so special was our guide, Dankan. He was absolutely incredible and truly went above and beyond throughout the entire safari. He was polite, friendly, patient, always smiling and incredibly helpful, which made us feel comfortable from day one. He also had great knowledge about the wildlife and was always happy to share interesting information about the animals and their behaviour.
Dankan genuinely seemed to care about making the experience as special as possible. He always did his best to take us to the best spots and help us find as many animals as possible. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide. We truly hope to meet him again on a future safari!
The jeep was also great, comfortable and well suited for the long drives and game drives, and everything throughout the trip was handled professionally.
We are extremely happy that we chose Beyond the Plains Safari and would definitely recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
Thank you Dankan, Julius and the whole Beyond the Plains team! 🦁❤️
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Tanzania has some of the world's most remarkable safari destinations, and Asante Bibi Safaris and Tours helps travelers discover them through customized tours. Their focus on small and medium-sized groups can provide a more personal and comfortable way to explore the country's incredible landscapes.
CH
Great safari experience, but not without issues
Overall, I had a great safari experience, although unfortunately not every part of the trip was as positive.
From the very beginning, communication with Glory was great. She was always quick to respond, helpful and made the whole booking process very easy.
I booked a 4-day camping safari. The campsites were good and the tents were equipped with small mattresses and sleeping bags. One thing I was a little disappointed about was that the first night wasn’t actually spent in a tent, even though my itinerary stated three nights of camping. It wasn’t a huge issue for me, but it was different from what I had booked and expected.
Also: bring more warm clothes than you think you’ll need! Especially around Ngorongoro, the nights can get very cold.
The food throughout the safari was always really good and there was more than enough. Of course, some meals were quite similar, but for four days of camping there is really nothing to complain about. A big thank you to our chef Ritschard for taking such good care of us!
As for the safari itself, we saw an incredible amount of wildlife and had some amazing moments.
Unfortunately, the part that significantly affected my experience was our guide, Lawrence.
Throughout the trip, I repeatedly felt ignored and not taken seriously by him. There were many situations where I would ask a question and simply receive no answer. It became so noticeable that it actually turned into an inside joke within our group: when I asked something and got ignored, one of the guys would repeat the exact same question — and suddenly get an answer.
I addressed this directly with Lawrence several times during the safari. Unfortunately, his response was basically just “okay”, and nothing changed afterwards.
I also felt that we sometimes received surprisingly little information from him. For example, when staying at campsites with wild animals around, we had to repeatedly ask for basic information about whether it was safe to walk to the toilets alone at night and what precautions we should take. Whenever something was questioned or we asked for more clarification, his reaction often felt dismissive.
There were also a few situations involving the animals that made some of us uncomfortable. At times, members of the group had to point out that we felt we were getting too close to animals. There were also one or two occasions where we drove off-road even though nobody in our group had asked for this.
I understand that safari guides have a lot of experience and know the parks far better than tourists do, but for me, respecting the animals and their space is an important part of the experience as well.
It’s unfortunate because there were so many great aspects to this safari, and I want to emphasize that my criticism of the guide does not reflect my experience with the entire company.
After the safari, I shared my concerns about Lawrence privately with the company. I was apologized to and told that the matter would be addressed, which I appreciate. However, I was also repeatedly asked not to include this negative experience in my public review because it could affect the company. I understand their position, but I believe an honest review should reflect both the p
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience and excellent Reliable Service
We were 3 people and went on a 9 day tour in which we saw all the big 5, chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. It was a fantastic experience.
Communication with the company was outstanding, we usually received an answer to our messages and questions within minutes.
Our guide was great too. Besides being friendly, explaining well, and trying his best to accomodate our wishes he even took us on an extra game drive, to see zebras, and he helped us look for a camera battery. The vehicle had air conditioning, was very comfortable and enough water was always provided.
The lodges were great too and provided vegan / vegetarian food options, although it was almost always vegetables with some sort of carbs (rice, potatoes, matoke, etc.). More variety would have been appreciated. Also, the introductory briefings in the lodges were often unnecessarily long, especially after having had a long drive or day you just want to know the basic things. Not in all places it was possible to move outside the lodges freely, mostly because of wild animals. For someone that enjoys running that was not ideal, but it total I could go 3 times.
Value for money is excellent. Gorilla permits and chimpanzee permits are very expensive, subtracting that, the prize per person was excellent.
All in all we can really recommend the experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an amazing safari,we enjoyed the adventure from the game drive to accommodation at the camp.
The service was amazing,everything was well organised for sure it was a relaxing and memorable safari for the family. The kids had a time of their life as the package was also tailored to accommodate their needs.The camp was amazing it exceeded our expectations.