IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, trustable and experienced Tour Operator
Together with my wife and a friend, we contacted GoGiraffe to organize a 10 days trip in western Tanzania. Our goal was to visit Katavi National Park, Mahale and Gombe.While defining the Tour, I greatly appreciated the quick replies of Luice: easy to access and fast in responding to our request. The area we wanted to visit, is the less visited in Tanzania and the Parks are difficult to reach but can guarantee a very low presence of tourists. In the 3 parks visited, we were almost alone all the time!We met Luice at the ferry arrival from Zanzibar and immediately appreciated the capacity to be on time and of have constant communication via wupp which allowed us to feel safe and well followed.We flew to Mpanda where we met the local driver and the guide. We agreed on a medium budget tour, so we slept in the Bandas of the Park. The accommodation was simple but fair, same thing for the food provided at the Bandas restaurant. The Park is fantastic, and we saw all the animals expected with the only exception of the lions. We never met other tourists and really loved the 2 days of safari.From Katavi we moved to Mahale. It is almost impossible to go straight there as the road conditions are extremely poor, but the trip is a great opportunity to observe local life and people. So, we stopped in Kigoma, were we really loved the beautiful Kigoma Hilltop Hotel with its view on the lake, a beautiful swimming pool and a very good restaurant!Early the following day, another long and beautiful drive to reach Mahale including a very picturesque ferry, an amazing experience of local life!! Finally, we arrived to the Park with a final 90 minute ride on a boat on the Tanganika lake watching the superb and uncontaminated nature of the coast. The landscape in Mahale is extraordinary: I felt like I was in Jurassic Park movie! In the Park we were under the supervision of Hussein Mavumila: a great, experienced guide and very nice person. Bandas was ok and the food better than in Katavi. With Hussein, the following day, we started the trek seeking for chimpanzees which we met and observed for all the morning. Amazing!The following day, long trip: back to Kigoma to catch the boat to Gombe. The transfers in this trip were always long and not necessarily comfortable but, to me, those are the best moments in Africa as allowed us to see real life, including the fisherman’s villages with the Tanganika Lake always in our sight. The Gombe National Park was founded by Jane Goodall to preserve and study the Chimps. The Bandas there are very poor so, if you can, reserve at the tent at the camp very close there: little more expensive but by far cleaner and more comfortable! The following morning, another long trek in the forest watching several chimps relaxed and very busy with eating and delousing. Great day! After lunch, we decided to accelerate our trip back to Kigoma so to join the comfort of Kigoma Hilltop Hotel! This decision allowed us, the following day, to be at 8 am at the fishermen arrival from the fishing night and spend a couple of hour admiring the local women selling the sardines. Such a colorful and amazing show!! The morning was completed with the visits of the Kigoma Train Station (a very important piece of history for Tanzania), the Slave Road surrounded by huge mango’s trees, and the very interesting Livingston Museum, built in the place were Dr Livingstone and Mr. Stanley met.Our journey ended with a comfortable night in Dar where we had the opportunity to have a pleasant dinner with Luice, learning a lot of things on Tanzania and future opportunities of other trips!Overall, our experience has been very positive, knowing that this trip is not for everybody but mostly for experienced travelers. Visiting the less touristic part of Tanzania, can create some discomfort but the constant assistant of Luice via wupp helped to solve all the issues and the reward is fantastic: we will keep in our heart the beautiful images of people, nature and landscapes for the rest of our lives!!!
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari
I was very happy with my 6-days safari trip. Our guide and chef was really kind and there was amazing food!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organised tour operator and a very friendly guide and good driver
We did the 4 days Masai Mara + Lake Nakuru safari with Axis and were very happy with the tour.
The communication in advanced was easy, they answered all our questions. The chosen accommodations within the lowest cost option were great.
During the tour, Amos was our guide and driver and he did an excellent job. He was very friendly, explained a bit about animals and nature and considered wishes.
We can recommend doing a tour with Axis.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bakari, the best Guide for an exciting 3-Days-Safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Park
We had a lot of fun with our guide Bakari. He knew anything about the animals, found the best spots and showed us the beautiful sunrise and also sunset in the serengeti. Sometimes he switched some music on, like "The Lion sleeps tonight" in the park, and Amapiano on the road to the park. And he also made some funny jokes, and so we did.
The big modern Toyota 4×4 Jeep (8 seats) was the right car to move over all these rough and uneven roads. On our game drives the roof top could be opened to make observing and animal seeking easier and more comfortable.
The contact to the operator was fine, and communication went fluently, though he had forgotten to book our last hotel on the last day of safari. Of course in the end we got our hotel room and he gave us a free transfer from Arusha to Moshi for this failure. So we didn't worry. Hakuna Matata.
Of course we would recommend this trip to anyone.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Operator, who is taking care of you and cooks very well.
Safari: 5/5
Communication & Organisation: 5/5
Accommodation: 5/5
I got upgraded to a bigger tent, it was not 100% finalized but still very comfortable)
Food: 4.5/5
Dinner was amazing. Pap with some nice Sheba. Breakfast was okay, but not amazing for my European taste buds (Fries and Sausage is not my type of Breakfast) some nice fruits would be a great addition.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Noksie
Noksie
The food and hospitality was great. Noksie ensured that our needs are catered for. Thank you Noksie
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional and we'll organized
Our safari to the Serengeti with Six and Seven Tours was absolutely magical! From the moment we were picked up in Arusha, everything was handled with professionalism and care. The team was friendly, punctual, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking
I hope people have the energy to read my review until the end! 😂
I highly recommend this travel agency for safaris in Kenya!
We were a group of 10 Italians (4 parents and 6 young adults). It was our first time in an African country — and therefore, our first safari.
While we had some amazing organizers within our group, John’s dedication and willingness to ensure we had an unforgettable experience made all the difference. He helped us personalise and plan everything perfectly: choosing the right national parks to visit — and in the best order (1. Tsavo West, 2. Amboseli, 3. Taita Hills, 4. Tsavo East) — based on our arrival in Mombasa. He selected the ideal hotels, must-do experiences, and activities for us.
And last but not least, he found us the best drivers: Randu and Righan. Both spoke excellent English (like John), and one of them even spoke fluent Italian — a big plus, since not everyone we met in Kenya spoke English clearly, which sometimes made communication tricky.
The drivers were joyful, professional, and fully committed to making our safari incredible. They went above and beyond to help us spot as many animals as possible — almost at any cost! 😂 We did 8 game drives of 2–3 hours each over 5 d. It was intense — we were ready by 6 am and out spotting animals until nearly 7 pm — long days!
Not once did we feel unsafe in their care. They were well-trained and respectful of safari rules and wildlife. We had the chance to see so many animals up close: elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, various gazelles, lionesses (multiple times), young lions, hyenas, cheetah, many birds, warthogs, hippos, and crocodiles.
Honestly, there wasn’t a single moment I didn’t enjoy or feel truly happy.
I completely fell in love with Kenyan culture and its people. ❤️
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfekt Safari Expierence!
We did a 6-day safari in Tanzania as a family (with two children aged 12 and 14), and the experience was absolutely unforgettable. Everything was well organized from the start.
Benjamin, our guide, was professional, punctual, and very attentive. He drove safely and knew exactly where to find the best wildlife. We saw an incredible variety of animals, with many unforgettable close encounters.
The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and full of character, and the food was varied and tasty, even in remote areas.
It also felt great to support a local and growing company that truly cares about its work. A magical, authentic experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
It was an amazing experience booking a tour with the mara wanderlust. Since the time of initial chat till last day of tour, everything was so smoothly planned. I will highly recommend the mara wanderlust.