ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful. Efficient. Friendly. Highly recommended. We had a lovely driver called Jackson. .
Our 6 day 3 park safari was amazing. We saw so many animals... The big five amongst them. The staff are lovely.. Suzi in the office had helped throughout the process before we arrived , always promptly answering emails. On arrival we met our driver Jackson. He is a lovely guy. Friendly and helpful. He is an excellent driver and a good spotter of animals. He was happy to stop on request whenever we asked him so we could take photos. Even when off duty. One evening he happily helped me with a small problem which was much appreciated. The accommodation was adequate and as expected of budget camps. I would say my one complaint was that the packed lunches were awful with dry bread and a sandwich containing only one slice of cucumber and half a piece of lettuce. The monkeys enjoyed it tho .. 😂🫣. We actually bought food instead. I am not changing star rating but would have put 4.5 because of this and the awful mattress in Mungi. However.. The actual safari was amazing and I would highly recommend for the experience and great value for money. Reviews are to tell good and not so good and this trip was 95% really good and a very enjoyable experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This Tanzania safari was wonderful, with rich wildlife, a well‑arranged itinerary and nice accommoda
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience in Tanzania. We were lucky to spot a rich variety of wild animals during game drives, including the Big Five and countless other species across Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The whole itinerary was thoughtfully arranged with reasonable pacing, leaving us plenty of time for wildlife viewing without feeling rushed. All the lodges and tented camps we stayed at were comfortable and well‑maintained, with friendly service and nice meals. It was truly a memorable once‑in‑a‑lifetime African adventure, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Semu’s people are what made our trip special
Three things I would tell myself if I could go back in time to when I was booking this gorilla safari:
1. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s also great value. As the expedition unfolds, you will see how much care and attention has gone into the experience, and that the price is very fair.
2. Book with Semu Gorilla Safaris. While all tour companies tend to look similar — even interchangeable — Semu is full of professionals and that makes all the difference.
3. Request Eddie as your driver. While I haven’t met all the other drivers, there’s just no way that they’re as genuinely wonderful as Eddie. He is an exceptional human who played an outsized role in our trip being such a homerun.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!!
Tanzania & zanzibar
Our guide and driver samuel was really the best we could have asked for! Our journey was smooth from the airport pickup until the end. He was very sweet and kind and took care of us really well!! He made sure we spotted the big 5 animals in Serengeti!! The best 8 days in Tanzania! We recommend Shayona 💯 to anyone who wants to visit here! They organised our trip really well with the best hotels in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing safari experience!!
A huge thank you to Gilmag Safaris! They took care of our booking carefully starting from June, recommended great itineraries and lodges for us. They responded quickly even with time difference. Everything was well-coordinated and flexible to adjust during the trip. We felt safe all the time and had an amazing safari experience!
I’d especially highly recommend our amazing guide Max. We were usually back at the hotel by around 4PM every day thanks to his incredible efficiency. On our first safari day, we spotted three of the Big Five; the second day, four. We saw the cheetah on the second-to-last day, and finally tracked down the leopard on our last day to complete the full Big Five. Max was almost always among the first to spot them!What matters most is you can truly feel his genuine passion for wildlife. During the Mara River Crossing, he didn’t push forward aggressively. Instead, he found us the perfect viewing spot at a proper, respectful distance. He told us all about every animal we passed, big or small. We were so lucky to have Max with us!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This has been an absolutely wonderful journey.
Richard is an excellent guide. Every day, in addition to showing us many wonderful animals, he also shares a lot of local knowledge and tells many interesting stories. Although sometimes due to itineraries, we return to the camp or hotel very late, but the next day he can still lead us out again with full energy. I also love cleanliness; during the safari each day, the air is filled with dust, but by the next morning, the vehicle is clean from inside to outside. It was truly excellent. Apart from the initial group fee we paid, there were essentially no additional expenses. The meals were also quite good and did not disappoint as I had expected. If I choose to visit Africa again in the future, I would very much like to join this tour once more.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic and well‑organized safari trip with a knowledgeable guide.
We really enjoyed our safari tour. The guide was friendly, experienced and knew where to find wildlife. Everything was well arranged, great value for money. Highly recommend this company!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous! Cuan was amazing and organised a marvellous safari holiday for us.
We have used Ubuntu Safaris before (4 years ago) and it was a great experience. This time we embarked on a 21 days of safaris which included a 4-night stay on the ROVOS train (5-star and totally amazing!!), travelling from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. We had safaris arranged in Amboseli National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Serentgeti (saw the great migration - thousands of animals). The transport with guides was arranged perfectly and our guide/driver in each area was totally wonderful - so informative, professional and friendly. Everywhere we went, we were met on time and did not have to worry about anything. It really helped to make it a relaxed and enjoyable trip. We felt safe at all times and only had to worry about what to take a picture of next! We saw the big 5 - we were so excited. Our driver/guide knew all the best places to go and spotted animals and birdlife we would have missed ourselves. The accommodations throughout the trip were great. We had fabulous meals and service everywhere we went - even in the tented camp in the Serengeti. Communication was excellent - we were well informed before and during the trip. Cuan thought of everything and was very patient and thoughtful sorting out what we really wanted. All in all, a faultless trip. Can't recommend highly enough. Definitely value for money - worth every penny for fabulous lifelong memories and 6,000 photos!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 3-Day Safari!
We had the most incredible 3-day safari and honestly couldn’t recommend the experience enough! From the breathtaking landscapes to seeing so many amazing animals up close, it was an experience we’ll never forget.
A huge shoutout to our amazing guide, Frank!️ Frank was absolutely fantastic from start to finish — so knowledgeable, friendly, patient and genuinely passionate about what he does. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience, always getting us into the perfect spots and teaching us so much along the way.
Frank made the safari even more special and was an absolute pleasure to spend the three days with. We were so lucky to have him as our guide!
Thank you for an unforgettable adventure
Ask for Frank — you won’t be disappointed!️️️️️
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good choice
A few days ago, my friends and I climbed Kilimanjaro with Nafika Tours, and I couldn't be happier with our experience!
The company provided everything we needed to feel safe and comfortable throughout the trek. Communication was excellent. We were always well informed about the plan for each day, and there was flexibility to adjust it when needed. The food was also really tasty, which is especially important at this altitude!
The entire team was wonderful and did an amazing job, but I'd especially like to give a shoutout to a few people we had the most contact with: Justin and Frank, our guides, and Adam, our head waiter.
Justin and Frank were great guides. Throughout the trek, we had plenty of opportunities to chat with them and learned a lot about Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, and local life. They were always happy to answer our questions, which made the experience even more interesting and enjoyable.
Adam helped us with everyday things like refilling our water bottles and preparing warm water for washing. I got a bit sick during the trek and mentioned to him that I had run out of tissues. For the rest of the trip, he made sure to bring me a few extra napkins with my morning hot drink.
I can't recommend Nafika Tours highly enough! I'm sure that when I return to Tanzania to explore its other national parks, Nafika Tours will be the first company I contact.