NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by B Zitman
It was beautiful in many places but we did expect more birds and there were not many
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very nice wild life and very African country
Tanzania is a truly beautiful country with breathtaking nature and wildlife. The safaris and landscapes can exceed all expectations – sometimes things turn out even better than you imagined. At the same time, traveling here means embracing a very authentic African experience.
It’s important to be prepared for some challenges along the way. Roads can be rough, and getting a flat tire every now and then is quite normal. Public toilets outside the national parks are often just simple holes in the ground – there’s never toilet paper, so bring your own. Even inside the parks, where “Western-style” toilets are provided, many are poorly maintained.
Another thing to keep in mind is pricing. As a tourist, you will often be asked to pay much more than the local rate. Whether you decide to negotiate or just accept the difference depends on your own comfort level. Ordering food can also be a lesson in patience: a simple lunch might easily take an hour before it arrives, but that’s just part of the local rhythm.
If you prefer to stay fully in the “tourist bubble,” you’ll be more shielded from these aspects. But if you step outside it, you’ll experience both the challenges and the charm of everyday life in Tanzania. Either way, the incredible wildlife and landscapes more than make up for the occasional inconvenience.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All arrangements were taken care of as promised and they responded always quickly
Service was overall good and all requests were completed promptly. Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable. Tour itself was amazing, great Safari and we saw and experienced a lot.
BO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Marcelo Garcia
Very nice view, nice sights
OM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operator provided a good and satisfactory service
Communication with the operator was clear and helpful, the service was good, and the tour itself was enjoyable. The trip offered reasonable value for money and the arrangements were reliable overall, making it a pleasant experience with room for further improvement.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The tour was great and our tour guide, William made our trip so memorable, he was an absolute gem, so informative, knowledgeable and kind! Just slightly disappointed that we missed visiting the foothills of Kilimanjaro eventhough our group was ready on time as per the tour operator. Other than that, great experience and would recommend.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good guide and competitive prices
The guide was very talented and was able to find a lot of animals. He was also knowledgeable and had nice stories to tell. The car had minor issues with for example seatbelts and we were late to start and finish, but otherwise everything went great
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilson was a very good driver and knows the park very well,.
I think that the experience was very good in terms of accommodation, I think the food was very decent overall and the staff was very nice. Specially Allan, Hellen and Tommy. The cars were great. I personally wasn’t satisfied with the fact that the driver was very persistent about stopping in a Massai town. In my opinion we are paying for a safari, not for a town tour, and though the driver listened to us, I did not like that there was a lot of persistence about it. Nonetheless, Wilson ensured that we saw almost everything, and listened to our needs when we needed them.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and reliable!
A wonderful experience!
The tented camps were wonderful, especially the Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
Jimmy was a great driver and a special animal guide (the attention to the many bird species was greatly appreciated). THANK YOU!
The forced stops at tourist shops need to be reconsidered (perhaps a requirement of company policy).
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MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Safari Adventure, but With Room for Improvement
We booked our safari easily, with quick responses via WhatsApp and smooth payment through Wise. The overall trip was memorable, but there are areas that could be improved.
The tour operator could have provided more details beforehand, such as weather and distances between parks. The jeep had no air-conditioning, so windows stayed open — which meant lots of dust and fumes. The rides were understandably bumpy (“African massage”), but our driver Tom spent more time on the phone than sharing insights about wildlife. Most animals were spotted by following other jeeps, and we often relied on ChatGPT for information instead of the guide.
Accommodation varied:
Amboseli (Sentrim Lodge): Rooms okay, food good, but water issues (no hot water/low pressure).
Lake Naivasha (Sawela Lodge): Excellent stay with spacious rooms and great food.
Lake Nakuru (Ziwa Bush Lodge): Comfortable enough, though water problems again and rain made access tricky.
Masai Mara (Zebra Plains Camp): Scenic, but one room had no hot water for two nights despite repair attempts.
Highlights included the Hell’s Gate bike ride with a fantastic guide and the hot air balloon ride with champagne bush breakfast — although the balloon safari didn’t offer many animal sightings. Unfortunately, the itinerary shifted and we missed one promised game drive in Masai Mara without explanation. We also had to ask about the migration, which was disappointing as the driver gave very little information.
Overall, the safari gave us beautiful memories, but better guiding, clearer communication, and more consistent lodge facilities would have made the experience much stronger.
