CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Our Guide Ahmed
We had a wonderful safari experience, and a big thank you to our driver and guide, Ahmed!
Over the past few days, Ahmed drove for many hours and took us to different areas to look for wildlife. He was patient, experienced, and always did his best to help us find animals. Thanks to him, we were able to see so many amazing animals and enjoy some truly memorable moments during the trip.
Ahmed was also friendly, reliable, and knowledgeable throughout the journey. We really appreciated all his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of my life !
I highly recommend booking your safari with Pavillons Safaris and Tours. After researching and comparing several safari companies, I found them to offer a great balance between quality and price.
We did a 6-day safari in Kenya, and overall, we were very happy with the itinerary, the accommodations, and the vehicle. The team was also very responsive and quick to answer all our questions before and during the trip.
A small tip regarding the itinerary: I wouldn’t particularly recommend the guided walk in Naivasha National Park. In our experience, it wasn’t the best value for money compared with the other activities included in the safari.
One of the main highlights of our trip was definitely our guide, Moussa. He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and the different places we visited, very funny, and genuinely dedicated to making our trip a success. His passion and good mood really made a difference.
A big thank you to Moussa and the whole Pavillons Safaris and Tours team for an unforgettable experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy and an absolutely wonderful journey
The travel plan was made six months in advance. We compared many travel agencies on Safari booking and finally chose this one. The staff in charge was very patient and adjusted the itinerary according to our needs. Although we could only communicate via email, the responses were very prompt, which gave us a lot of confidence. The guide who led us was very patient and helped us see many animals. Although there was some language barrier, he did his best to make sure we understood what he was trying to say. I highly recommend choosing Amshar.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive and helpful.
Live in Love review:
Peter, with Live in Love,was super helpful, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable guide. He picked us up at our hotel and helped manage the park entrance process.
Peter’s knowledge of her park, habitats, and its wildlife, helped put us on black and white rhino, lions, giraffes, zebra, hippos, and a wide variety of other wildlife.
He read animal behavior well and positioned us for great viewing and photography. As a wildlife photographer, I recommend Peter and Live in Love to anyone looking for a quality safari experience.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
We had an amazing 4-day safari experience visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and we couldn’t have asked for better people to share this adventure with.
A special mention to our guide, Shedrack, who was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly warm, attentive and knowledgeable. He explained so many interesting things about the animals, the parks and Tanzanian culture, and was always happy to answer our questions. What made the experience even more special was his great attitude — he was always in a good mood, smiling and making sure we were enjoying every moment. He really made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire safari.
Our driver, George Ludovick, was also very good and did a great job throughout the trip. We felt safe with him and he worked very well together with Shedrack to make the safari a memorable experience.
We also want to thank Rehema, our agent, for organizing everything and being attentive to our needs.
The parks themselves were incredible, but for us, what really made the difference was the people who accompanied us during those four days. Having a great guide and driver can completely change the experience, and we were very lucky to have Shedrack and George with us.
Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable safari in Tanzania! We highly recommend this agency, especially for the wonderful people who make the experience so special. 🐘🦁❤️
NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Everything is great, everything is settled, driver is the best and no need to complain
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All good with Juma!
Our guide was the msot experienced of them all. He knew the shortcuts,he knew how to position with the other jeeps,he knew how to read the client. He has a quick yet safe driving style. And althought is not entirely controlled by him,we got to see the Big 5!
Sightseeing Luxury Lodge was a must! Definitively,the best accomodation we could have!
Suggestions:
We wished the agency could provided binoculares for both of us,and more comucation on the day we arrived. And maybe the Arusha hotel could be better...
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience from beginning to end thanks to Lappet Faced Safaris
We traveled to Tanzania this time with Lappet Faced Safari (Lappet Faced Forever) and specifically chose Frank Sabore, a guide with a glowing reputation in the travel social group.
Our Itinerary: He took us through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and both Central and Northern Serengeti.
Vehicle & Comfort: Lappet Faced Safaris' Toyota Land Cruisers feature extra-cushioned seats, which were a lifesaver on the bumpy, all-day drives in the Serengeti. They also provided bean bags in the vehicle for camera support.
Connectivity: Instead of in-car Wi-Fi, Lappet Faced provided physical SIM cards (5GB each). Make sure to bring a unlocked phone with a physical SIM tray. While cell coverage across the Serengeti is generally weak, the SIM card signal was actually slightly better than the eSIM data package I had purchased before the trip. Plus, hotels have Wi-Fi, so we didn't even use up the 5GB data by the end of the trip.
Overall, Frank is an extremely responsible guide—highly recommended! Here are the key highlights:
Flawless Communication: His English is exceptionally fluent and natural (so much so that my wife was jokingly worried he was silently judging her English, lol).
Great Anticipation & Spotting: He knows wildlife behavior inside out and can accurately predict their movements to position the vehicle perfectly ahead of time. Once, he drove us quite a distance away, set up his position, and told us to watch a specific gap where a leopard was likely to emerge. We had our cameras ready, and sure enough, the leopard walked right out! Thanks to him, we didn't end up with just photos of animals walking away.
"Eagle-Eye" Vision: He is a master at spotting animals from a distance. Even better than other top-tier guides, he could identify the sex of the animals right on the spot (we couldn't independently verify it, but it sounded super impressive!). He didn't need to take a photo and zoom in to guess like others do.
Photography-Savvy Positioning: Frank mentioned he has guided multiple photography tours, and it really shows. He understands lighting direction well and proactively repositions the vehicle accordingly. When he noticed I preferred low-angle compositions, he went out of his way to find parking spots that accommodated low-angle shots—a huge plus! (Although reviewing my shots on my R5 Mark II later revealed that tall grass still occasionally messed with the autofocus, his effort was 10/10).
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience
Great experience, especially our driver cum guide Rony has been responsible, caring and aware of the parks in and out. We could see many animals because of Rony's effort. Overall very good experience.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Service!
It was an incredible experience for me and my friends. This was our first time in Kenya (and Africa) and we had a marvellous time. Our stays were at great locations, the service at the resorts were warm and well thought through but what really stood out was our experience with our driver-cum-guide Rony. Rony is a kind, caring and responsible person who knows the terrain really well and made sure that we had the best of time on each of the 8 days he was with us. Thank you, Rony, and Beyond the Plains. Will recommend you wholeheartedly and maybe we will be back one day, too :)