50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An all round great experience
I arranged all of this online, mainly focusing on the kind of experience we wanted and then the reviews. The balance of the safari was good - we had river, game drive and walking safari over 2 nights 3 days. We had a single guide as our driver with a good vehicle collecting us from our friends house at the expected time. The journey to Selous Park was long (5 hours) - we could have done the train but was glad to experience the communities and life in Tanzania along the way. During the game drive we had a fully cooked lunch served to us (alongside other safari vehicles) at one central point, which also had toilets was good. Our particular driver had less knowledge on birds but had a bird book to support us all. He was however very knowledgeable and trained on all the animals. We saw everything we wanted to (including an amazing elephant experience), and while Selous does not have the plains of Serengeti, our driver reminded us that the Serengeti was majorly overcrowded in comparison (Selous is the size of Switzerland and only has 10,000 visitors per year). Finally, the accommodation facilities were as we expected and good for a remote location (we chose mid range). The food was good, and the staff were excellent. Would definitely recommend and do again, possibly even with budget accommodation as the option next time.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Happy was extremely responsible and always replied so quickly. She answered all of our questions patiently, and even when we had a few adjustments to the itinerary, she helped us organize everything perfectly.
When we arrived in Arusha, everything went exactly as promised. The team was very organized, and there was always someone available to help whenever we had questions.
A special thank you to Happy for surprising us with a birthday cake — I had honestly already forgotten about it! The cake was delicious, and everyone was so welcoming. It was such a thoughtful surprise and made the trip even more memorable.
Our tour guide, Lawrence, was also very professional and experienced. He always made sure we had the best chance to see the animals and was great at spotting them quickly. He drove efficiently but safely, and he constantly checked in to make sure everyone was comfortable and doing okay.
I also got very lucky with the group I travelled with. Everyone was wonderful, which made the whole safari experience even more enjoyable.
Overall, everything was very well organized, and I’m really grateful to Happy, Lawrence, and the whole team for making the trip such a great experience.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience！
We had an amazing experience with Kilipath African Safaris!
Everything went very smoothly from beginning to end. Happy was incredibly friendly, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. She always replied to our messages quickly and made sure everything was well arranged. Even while we were already out on the safari, she continued to check in and assist us whenever we needed anything.
I also mentioned to Happy that I wanted to celebrate my birthday during the trip, and she surprised me by arranging a birthday cake! It was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch and made the trip feel even more special and memorable.
The safari itself was fantastic. We saw so many animals and were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five! Everything was smooth and well organized, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience.
We had a wonderful time and really appreciated all the effort Happy and the team put into making our trip special. Thank you so much for an unforgettable Tanzania safari. Highly recommended!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic trip in Moremi Game Reserve and Okavango Delta
It was not our first time in Botswana so we knew well what we wanted this year: Okavango Delta was our main goal. So we asked exactly for that and our expectations were fulfilled. We had a fantastic time in Moremi, and then Okavango. Everything was perfectly arranged: the camp for us, the staff who cared for everything we needed, food, dinner: soup, main course and ... surprise (a desert). And beautiful landscape, and animals (lions, leppards, hippos, elephants - a lot, crocs, antilopes, .....), walking, mokoro, boat. Everything we needed to have fantastic holidays. It is not our last time in Botswana, we start to plan next year....
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and highly recommended!
Booking the one day trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam was really easy! The communication from Winfrida was excellent throughout and Maarufu, our guide, was super lovely making the game drive really enjoyable! We learned a lot from him about the wildlife. Mikumi National Park has lots to offer; it was above expectation!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional guide: experienced, knowledgeable, reliable, and incredible at spotting wildlife.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Zawame Travel, and especially about our incredible guide in the Maasai Mara. He was truly one of the highlights of our entire safari, and we feel so lucky to have had him guiding us.
From the very beginning, it was obvious just how experienced he was. He seemed to have an instinct for exactly where to go and when to go there, and he was exceptionally skilled at spotting wildlife—often noticing animals that we never would have seen on our own. Thanks to him, we had so many extraordinary sightings and experiences in the Mara.
What impressed us just as much was how expertly he navigated the landscape. He knew the roads, terrain, and wildlife areas incredibly well and could maneuver the vehicle into excellent positions for viewing and photography while always making us feel safe. He was a terrific driver and was consistently punctual, reliable, and professional.
His knowledge of the Maasai Mara was remarkable. He taught us so much about the animals, their behavior, the ecosystem, the landscape, and the region throughout our time together. We could ask him seemingly anything about what we were seeing, and he always had an informative answer.
We also loved how well connected he was with the other guides throughout the Mara. Everywhere we went, he seemed to know people, communicate with other guides, and stay aware of what was happening across the reserve. You could really see the value of his years of experience and the relationships he had built.
Most importantly, we genuinely enjoyed spending our days with him. His expertise, professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication elevated the entire experience. After continuing our safari elsewhere in East Africa, we appreciated even more just how exceptional he had been. The quality of a guide can completely transform a safari, and ours in the Maasai Mara set an incredibly high standard.
We are deeply grateful to Zawame Travel for giving our family such a memorable experience. If you are considering a safari in the Maasai Mara, we wholeheartedly recommend them—and we especially recommend our guide. He helped make our time in the Mara something we will remember for the rest of our lives.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good operator with excellent guide Erasto!
Our Guide Erasto was a very friendly guide and driver. We went with a family of 5 to Tanzania. He explained everything very good and he had a voice that was loud and clear. He gave lots of information about Tanzania, The parks, the animals, the food, the trees, the Masai and many more! We could ask him everything! Our kids of 23,22 and 20 loved him. He was very pole pole and hakuna Matata!
For the organisation a possible point of improvement: give Erasto a better Jeep. This one was old and lots of other jeep could drive faster.
The tour went from tarangire park to Lake Manyara park, to Serengeti and then to Ngorongoro park. It was very good!
The tour : 5 stars
The guide: 5 stars
The jeep : 2 stars
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
great attention to every detail
perfectly planned itinerary
very responsive for any request
great guides !!
highly recommend without hesitation
ES
An unforgettable and magical safari!
We just finished our safari experience and we couldn't be more happier with the result.
First of all, the Axis team—and Peter in particular—did a fantastic job putting together the itinerary, answering all our questions, and handling any issues that arose—such as adding an extra day in the Mara or booking train tickets to Mombasa in advance.
Our guide, Yasin, made this experience far better than we had ever imagined; he teach us all about a wide variety of animals and looked after us like family. We were lucky enough to see the "Big Five" and witnessed one of the most magical moments imaginable—an elephant being born right before our eyes. All of this was enhanced by Yasin’s extensive knowledge and kindness, as he always prioritized our well-being and the well-being of the animals.
Asante sana!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
the service was very good out lodge was awesome and the driver who took us for the game driver was excellent he showed us all the big 5 in one day and full fill all our demands