50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
KIRICHE safaris met all of their commitments during our Safari Trip
The safari was the trip of a lifetime. We saw fantastic scenery and wildlife, including all the major species. Our guide Francis showed tremendous knowledge of the landscape and animals. He is also very knowledgeable of birding which delighted my birder partner. The KIRICHE luxury lodges were of outstanding quality and comfort. We visited 4 national parks in 5 days. KIRICHE was very helpful with our transfers from Kenya to Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip!
Willy was a great guide! He gave us a very fair rate of 24000 for his services to take us around Nairobi national park, and was able to use his experience to make sure we saw all the different animals there! It is hard to control all the factors of safari but finding a guide that can think quickly of different plans to give you a phenomenal experience is the most imprtant and Willy was able to do this!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic 4-day safari tour!
Had an amazing time on a 4-day safari adventure in serengeti, ngorongoro an tarangire national park with crater explorer!
The communication with Emanuel before and after booking was great and uncomplicated and everything was well organized. So crater explorer is highly recommended!
Thank you Emanuel, I had the best time!!!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not a normal Safari experience
I had an amazing 7/8-day safari with Serengeti Smile and can highly recommend them!
I booked the trip quite last minute, but they still managed to organize everything perfectly and make the whole safari possible. All of my wishes were taken into consideration and fulfilled, and the communication from the beginning was very easy, friendly, and reliable.
A very special thank you to my driver and guide, Gama, who was absolutely amazing throughout the entire trip. He took such good care of me, was always helpful, patient, friendly, and did everything he could to make sure I had the best possible experience. I was traveling alone, and I always felt safe, comfortable, and well looked after.
What I especially loved about this trip was that it was not only about seeing so many incredible animals and learning more about them. I also had the chance to experience more of the local way of life and culture, meet kind and welcoming people, and enjoy very good food along the way. That made the whole journey feel much richer and more meaningful.
From airport transfers to the safari itself, the accommodation, meals, and all the organization in between, everything went smoothly. Everyone I met from the Serengeti Smile team was friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
It was a wonderful and unforgettable experience, and I am very grateful to Serengeti Smile and especially to Gama for making this trip so special. I would definitely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great support and communication throughout the booking process and very quick response times,
The accommodation and game tours at Inyati were excellent. Games drives managed really well and we saw so much - our guide and tracker were amazing. Food was excellent and plentiful with friendly service.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superior Experience in Tanzania’s and Kenya’s Great Parks
Anything can happen on a safari. Our first guide, Ebe, guided our group of five through Mynyara NP,and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. He willingly shared his knowledge of the animals and the geology, and had an amazing sense of humor. Our Land Rover was charged by a male water buffalo and Ebe skillfully drove us away from harm’s way. We saw a phenomenal crossing of wildebeests and zebras. He made two game drives a day truly memorable events.
Emanuel welcomes us with champagne before we explored Serengeti NP. By then we had seen four of the Big 5. His job was to locate a leopard for us. We were successful and even spent an hour watching female lions prepare for, but not execute a kill.
Our third game driver, Jackson, a Masai, guided us across the dirt roads and faint paths of the savanna. How he managed to find his way amazed us daily. He fully understood the Masai Mara NP and showed us the best of it!
All safari visitors should prepare for rough rides on dirt roads with many crevices. Dust is as abundant as the animals. Wearing a gator across your face is advisable.
Ranger Safaris’ guides enhanced our experiences daily. Excellent value.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simbaland magic tour safari was everything i expected and more!
Simbaland magic tour safari was off the chain!!! I had an awesome time! Serengeti and ngorongoro was magical. We had an amazing and friendly tour guide who showed us around and introduced us to all the animals and their stories. The safari was very social and were introduced to the other guests which made the tour very interactive and social. David was also great. He picked us up, checked in on us, and dropped us off after the trip. He made sure that we were taken care of throughout the trip, end to end.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Remarkable honeymoon
We had an incredible and unforgettable honeymoon experience with Ibanga Expeditions planning the Rwanda/Uganda portion. From the beginning, they really made an effort to make our trip special, and we appreciated the personal touches and care they put into our experience.
One of the absolute highlights was Chimp Nest. It was our favorite hotel of the entire trip and felt truly special and unique. The setting, atmosphere, and experience there were unforgettable. The wildlife throughout the trip was also remarkable — seeing chimpanzees, gorillas, golden monkeys, lions, hippos, buffalo, leopards, elephants and so many other animals in their natural environment was something we will never forget.
Our Muba and Abel worked hard to make sure we had a great experience and were able to see as much as possible. That said, travelers should be prepared for some very intense driving. The roads can be rough, long, and challenging, and some of the driving days were exhausting. We were also negatively surprised to be asked for additional money($450) for fuel during the trip, so I would recommend clarifying ahead of time exactly what is included in the quoted price and whether fuel is fully covered. Abel often brought up his business and how profitable/not profitable our trip was, which is good that he wants to provide for his family, but also distracted from the moment.
Overall, Ibanga helped create a truly memorable honeymoon, and the wildlife was the experience we hoped for, the service was truly exceptional. We are grateful for the memories and would especially recommend the experience to anyone looking for an adventurous, wildlife-focused trip through Uganda and Rwanda.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible time at Murchison falls National Park
We travelled a group of 4 and we really enjoyed our trip, it was our first trip in Uganda and it exceeded our expectations, everything was well planned and organized, Jacqueline kept the communication clear throughout, and our guide Geoffrey was professional ,friendly and never rushed us, we enjoyed the game drives, we saw all the animals, the boat cruise was fun and getting close to the falls was so beautiful ,we had a memorable experience with Africa Horizon Safaris and would definitely recommend them.
