20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A thoughtful and well-organised tour operator that makes travel seamless.
They made the entire trip seamless, from exploring hotel options to arranging flights, transfers and hotel check-in. Great communication, attention to detail and reliability. Highly recommend!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We did a 7-day safari covering Samburu, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, and John was our guide throughout the trip. He gave us an exceptional experience that we will remember for a lifetime.
We saw several animals right after entering Samburu, and John was incredibly patient and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience. This was our first safari, and we saw an incredible variety of wildlife in Samburu. Having John as our guide meant that we are now completely hooked on safaris for life!
Next, we visited Nakuru, which was a completely different experience. Once again, John knew precisely where to go to find the best animal sightings. He was extremely knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife, and it was clear that he knew the terrain very well.
Finally, we arrived in the Masai Mara, where we spent three nights and went on several very long safari drives. John delivered again, and we were fortunate enough to witness a migration crossing. We also discovered a few lions ourselves, which was fantastic!
John seemed to know all the other guides, understood the terrain extremely well, and was constantly listening to the radio for leads on interesting sightings. He always seemed to know where to go next to find something memorable. He never rushed us and never thought twice about driving long distances if it meant getting us to a great sighting.
Beyond wildlife, John was also very knowledgeable and passionate about the local culture and traditions. Hours of driving went by effortlessly as we chatted about all sorts of topics. He was not just a great guide, but also wonderful company throughout the seven days.
All in all, this was our first safari experience, and it was an intense and unforgettable one. We are now hooked for life and have developed a completely new appreciation for Kenya, its wildlife, people, and culture.
The central character in this story was John, who made an already incredible experience so much better. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide.
For Samburu and Nakuru, we stayed at Sopa Lodges, which were exceptional experiences as well.
Jocky Tours is also a great company. Moses was our contact throughout the booking process, and he was extremely responsive and helpful. He provided quick and transparent information, replied promptly to all our emails, and patiently answered all of our questions. We felt well informed throughout the planning process.
They also gave us the best rates, and the itinerary and driver they provided were very good as well. The only small issue was that we were asked to pay an additional 5% to cover card fees, which we had not been told about in advance.
However, this did not take away from the overall experience, and we would highly recommend Jocky Tours. We would happily give them five stars.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable wonderful travel with the best driver name david Mukami
Huge thanks to David Mukami for an unforgettable experience in the Masai Mara! David is truly an elite guide—his sharp eyes for spotting wildlife, deep knowledge of the bush, and absolute respect for nature made our safari magical. He managed to track down incredible sightings while always keeping us safe and comfortable. Beyond his exceptional skills, his warmth, patience, and great sense of humor made every game drive a pleasure. Asante sana, David! If you're visiting Masai Mara, David is the guide you want by your side.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable
Sanzori delivered a 5 star experience from the moment we arrived in Nairobi brilliant informative guide called Nelson gave us the most complete safari experience
Highly recommend this company and Nelson literally made this experience unforgettable
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent performance in planning, executing and support! Highly recommended!
We have very good experience with EET in helping us to plan our trip to Ethiopia, organizing all local logistics, guides, accommodation etc. and being available, in case problems had occurred.
We have been in Addis Abeba, Lalibela, Gondar, Semien N.P., the Danakil area, Omo valley, Harar...
All went smoothely!
Tsehaynew was always available to help or giving advice!
We can highly recommend EET, if you plan a trip to Ethiopia!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour!
We didn’t know what to expect from the tour, but what we experienced was way more incredible than what we expected! We were able to see all of the big five, many birds and many other animals. Our guide David was extremely good at being at the best place at the right time. The parks we saw during the tour were really different and beautiful in many different ways. Thank you Pavillion Safaris for making our dreams come true!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We spent eight incredible days in Tanzania, and the whole trip was organized by Julius, who was extremely responsive, attentive, and flexible throughout the planning process. He really listened to what we wanted and adapted everything according to our needs, which made the whole experience so smooth and enjoyable.
Thanks to him and our amazing guide, Jackson, we had an unforgettable safari experience. Jackson speaks perfect French, has an excellent eye for spotting animals in the savannah, and brings many years of experience to every game drive. His knowledge and passion made the safari even more special.
We absolutely loved every moment of the trip, from start to finish. We would highly recommend organizing your Tanzania adventure with Julius and Jackson !
You definitely won’t be disappointed!
A huge thank you again for creating such an incredible experience and giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. 🦁🦒🐘❤️
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari Experience from Start to Finish!
The best of Wild Serenity Safaris: Attentive organisation and exceptional communication. I had an absolutely wonderful experience and would 100% recommend them.
I'm a solo traveller and joined a shared safari (6 people including me), that turned out to be a fantastic experience. From the start, the communication with Wild Serenity was exceptional. I've been planning this bucket list destination for a while and they were always quick to respond to my many questions, were incredibly attentive, and managed to accommodate my requests and dates.
They were super transparent on the whole process explaining payment arrangements (as there's a commision when paying with card, but in the end was better exchange rate for me coming from Spain), accommodation options and availability, and kept in touch with me before, during and after the safari to make sure everything was going well. They were always checking in and following up to make sure everything was going well with me. They also went to give me a briefing and meet me the night I arrived, so I put faces to the many emails. :)
The organisation was excellent. They arranged my transfers from Arusha Airport to the safari and then to Kilimanjaro Airport, making sure I arrived on time for my flight. They also organised my hot-air balloon experience and were very flexible when I wanted to explore different options for both the safari itinerary. The reason i chose the itinerary was because it included the day in Northern Serengeti, and wanted a chance to see the great migration, although I was not lucky enough to see it because most of the wildbeast already crossed, we saw a few crossing and THOUSANDS in that part of the Serengeti. It's a rough road to get there, but totally worth it.
The safari itself was fantastic. Our guide was excellent and always made a real effort to make sure everyone in the group got to see what they wanted, even though we were travelling individually and had different interests and preferences. He was attentive to everyone's needs and always tried to find the best way to accommodate the whole group. In the end, we managed to see everything we hoped for, including the Big Five. We saw white rhinos incredibly close in the Ngorongoro crater and a black rhino from further away (as it's the most complicated one to see). The diversity of wildlife is simply incredible, and being able to get so close to these animals is an experience I will never forget.
I also appreciated that our guide always respected the animals' wellbeing and distance, and the group was also safe and taken care of.
Accommodation:
I chose the mid-range option and was very happy with it. The accommodation varies from place to place, as you would expect, but my favourite was definitely the Serengeti camp (Shuhudia Adventure Camp). Sleeping in a tented lodge surrounded by nature and wildlife was an amazing experience, while still having a proper bed and private bathroom. All meals were included and water was provided throughout the safari and also in accommodations. Drinks other than water, such as soft drinks or juice, were generally not included with dinner. The only small issue I had was at Ngorongoro Wildcamp, where I was charged for water at dinner without being told beforehand. Apart from that, I had no complaints about the accommodation. Ladies, don't bother bringing a hair dryer or a straightener, as you won't be able to used them in the safari camps, it's not allowed and honestly you don't need it, wind and dust everyday during the safaris will mess your hair anyways.
Overall, I have absolutely no complaints about Wild Serenity Safaris, the safari company and guide, or the hot-air balloon experience. Everything was very well organised from start to finish.
I would 100% recommend booking your safari with “Wild Serenity Safari.” They explain EVERYTHING to you and are always happy to answer questions at any time. I loved the service, and even though I compared several agencies, for the price and the itinerary, also the days and parks; I'm so glad I chose them. When I return to Tanzania (because I will), I'll contact them again.
Thank you for all your help and hope your company keeps growing. ☆☆☆☆☆
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, reliable, knowledgeable
Julius was an amazing and knowledgeable guide, we certainly got the most out of our trip. He knew all the good spots and was paying a lot of attention while driving. He also knows birds really well, we saw 91 new species of birds over 6 days, so it was incredible!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No
An amazing experience ! that we will never forget. The guide Fidelis is excellent and funny, speaks fluent English, explains everything in detail, brings us to the best places and knows where to go to see the craziest animals. We were with other very nice tourists, so the experience was even better. The place provides accommodation. All the other staff are nice and always looking to help. What I would improve is the whole point of the pick-up and return to the hotel. This should be included in the price without any problems. We had to arrive independently because they asked us for an extra fee to get to the location in the center and it was a 6-minute drive, and on the way back, the hotel was in the city, just far from the center, so we had to get organized. In any case, I still recommend them, a good company. ;)