NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and competent operators.
My wife and I (both in our mid 60s) had an amazing experience on our two safaris. Rhino Post accommodation, food, staff, the safaris were awesome and Nottens Bush Camp was a step up again. Both were exceptional experiences with too many highlights to list. (We saw the big 5 numerous times along with much much more) Everything from the team at African Family Safaris worked well from the start of the initial chat and recommendations along with the associated booking process until the end of the last safari and being dropped off at the airport. Both drivers were very good...punctual, engaging and very safe. Much appreciated.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five Days of Incredible Wildlife
I went to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari for 5 days.
The team at Bavuma Wild Quest is amazing. Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - he showed us the Big Five every day, and we were especially impressed with the Black Rhino and Lion families at Ngorongoro Crater. The sight of thousands of wildebeest and zebras in the vast fields of Serengeti still floats in the eyes.
The car was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the camps were very nice and safe. I saw more than I expected to see in five days. Everything was organized and on time.
I would definitely recommend this tour for those who want a true wildlife experience. Thanks to Bavuma Wild Quest!
CY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Epic 2-Day Safari Adventure
I did this epic safari with my wife for 2 days with SAFARI360. The whole experience is wonderful! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was amazed at the way the animals were finding out on each game drive. I'll never forget watching Lion's Pride, especially at sunrise. Bathrooms were nice and clean. The food was delicious too. Such a wonderful memory was made in 2 days that I wanted to stay for more days.
If someone is looking for a short but intense safari, then definitely book this tour of SAFARI360. Completely satisfied!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved Lion King Adventures and Our Safari Guide Oswald
From the minute we met Oswald/Ozzy, he was very nice and made us feel comfortable. He knows everything about all the amazing animals we saw (the Big Five and more!), the culture, and plant life. He’s just an all around great and kind person with a fun sense of humor.
Ozzy made sure to let us know what to expect with our schedule each day - what time we were leaving the hotel, when we’d have lunch, etc. The lunches during the safari drives were delicious, whether we were at a picnic site, under the shade of a tree in the Serengeti, or with a view of the hippos in Ngorongoro Crater. We appreciated that they were a bit varied each day.
Ozzy kept the vehicle clean each day and the cooler well stocked with sodas, waters, juice, wine, and beer. He also made sure to take us on plenty of bathroom breaks and since it was hot during a couple of the days, I was definitely drinking a lot of water and needed to use it.
All the hotels in our mid-luxury package were nice and Nyota was our favorite (great staff too). We could see giraffes and dik-diks from the pool and dining areas. So cool. The breakfasts and dinners at each place were also quite good. And the hotels had made the lunches that I had mentioned as well.
Ozzy was patient with us whether we wanted to look at an animal longer or were running a little late in the mornings. During one safari drive, my hat flew off my head and he bravely got it for me with a lion in sight!
On our last day, we were headed to the Mt Kilimanjaro airport. We had asked if it was possible to see the mountain on the way there and since we had some time to kill, he went out of his way to take us to a spot where we could get a better view of it. So nice.
This was my first time going on a safari and I loved it. It’s definitely the most expensive trip I’ve been on given I flew from California to Arusha, but it was well worth it. I love animals and it was such an amazing experience. Would highly recommend Ozzy and Lion King Adventures to anyone looking to explore Tanzania wildlife.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tourguide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Very accommodating
Amazing experience! We were there for 4 days, Bushtop was Very communicative since the beginning, Dennis explained everything in detail and addressed all of our concerns. Our tour guide James was beyond exceptional, he was amazing, answered all of our questions, made us feel welcome and was very accommodating and understanding. Recommend James and Bushtop Safaris 10/10!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator had excellent customer care, was very respectful, friendly and patient with us.
I travelled with my husband on the tour, the overall service provided was great, time was well managed throughout the trip, the accommodation and meals were worthwhile, the tour operator was patient with us, did not rush the tour so we got to enjoy the tour which was at Murchison falls national game park, we saw all the animals, went for a boat ride and crowned it up with the beautiful falls. The tour operator kept us engaged and he clearly knew what he was doing which gave us a lot of confidence moving with him. We really had a great time, kindly book with Africa Horizon Safaris.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A really humble and kind operator
It was a lovely experience, we went at the end it May so it was difficult to spot the lions and cheetahs, but we saw a good amount of animals and the Hassan our guide was amazing, he tried his best and explained everything really well to us.
Experienced and diligent
We did the 4-5 day safari tour starting in Arusha, to Tarangire the first day, Serengeti the second / third day, and Ngorongoro crater the last day.
Silver was our guide and did a wonderful job handling all logistics as well as being an experienced and informed guide on all the animals. He was extremely punctual and spent a lot of time figuring out where some of the harder to find animals were.
Thanks to his efforts, we were able to spot some cheetahs (mother and cubs) which were really hard to find. We also saw some rhinos in the distance. We saw all the other main animals too - lots of elephants, lions, zebras, antelopes, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, interesting birds, etc. We spent quite a while trying to find a leopard in the trees but that eluded us. But there were plenty of other animals that we were very satisfied with all that we saw. We were close enough to many animals that it was easy to capture them on a phone camera. I did have an entry level telephoto lens camera with me (55-210mm) and that served this type of safari perfectly. We also took a more scenic / back route through the Maasai villages and Silver explained a lot of their customs.
All the accommodations and food was fantastic, the staff all very helpful. Even the camp accommodations in the park were very comfortable with running water and electricity.
Overall, it was an amazing experience. Would highly recommend this tour and our guide.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Creating life long memories!
We (a family of four) had a fantastic safari arranged by Ndutu (Rachel) where all our hopes and wishes for a 6 days safari where fulfilled. Rachel tailored a perfect package after our our wishes. It turned out great.
We had two days in Arusha, one for relaxing after a long journey and one for exploring Arusha. After Arusha we traveled to Tarangire National Park. Vi had a great stay over at Hearth and Sole Lodge after the park. Early next morning we headed to Mbuni tented camp in center Serengeti and on the way we had a perfect first game drive in Serengeti, spotting two Leopards, Lions and so much more already the first day.
We stayed three night's at the Mbuni camp, and we had unique experiences with different animals every day. After Serengeti we headed back to Hearth and Sole lodge, and on the way we had several hours in the Ngorongoro-crater. Here we spotted black Rhinos, Lions, Hyenas and big herd's of zebras, Impalas and much more. The last day of safari was spent in Lake Manyara National Park. We saw monkeys, elefants, birds and learned alot about Lake Manyara. Ndutu arranged transportation to the airport and our flight to Zanzibar for a perfect ending on our African holiday.
A special thanks to Gilbert, our guide for the entire safari, from exploring Arusha and tru all the way to the Airport for Zanzibar flight was amazing. Hi is a great guy and we all enjoyed his company, and knowledge about everything. All the animals, nature and the people and their culture. His also open about him self and Tanzanias way of life. We couldn't be more happy with Gilbert!
He spotted so many animals we never would have spotted ourselves, and our car where the first car several times when we saw some of the difficult animals to spott. Like the two times he spotted Rhino mother with baby in Ngorongoro. All the times he advised us to go here or there at certain times and we spotted cheetah walking on the Serengeti, Lions on honeymoon or the big herd of elefants walking all around our car. He was always on time, very polite and we all enjoyed our safari so much. We highly recommend Ndutu as a company and Gilbert as your guide.
Thank you so much for these memories and a fantastic adventure!
MT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Safari Experience
We had an absolutely unforgettable 4-day safari in Tanzania—1 day in Tarangire, 2 amazing days in Serengeti, and 1 day in Ngorongoro—and our guide Goodluck made the entire experience exceptional from start to finish.
Goodluck was outstanding in every way: incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife, the landscapes, and animal behavior, and always able to find the best possible sightings. In Tarangire we were amazed by the elephants, in Serengeti we experienced breathtaking game drives with lions, cheetahs, and so much more, and Ngorongoro was the perfect finale with stunning scenery and incredible wildlife encounters.
He was always patient, friendly, and highly professional, making us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His passion for what he does truly shows, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible every single day.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and we cannot recommend Goodluck highly enough. If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, you will be in the best hands with him!
