IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Topma Tours provided us with a well-organized safari, a great guide and an unforgettable experience!
We had an absolutely amazing safari with Topma Tours and Safaris! From the very beginning, communication was easy and friendly, and everything was well organized.
Our guide Roben was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. He was very knowledgeable, patient and always did his best to make sure we had a great experience. He knew the parks incredibly well and had a real talent for spotting animals - thanks to him, we saw so much more than we expected, including the Big Five!
The safari itself was unforgettable. Seeing elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and so many other animals in the wild was an incredible experience that we will remember for a very long time. The vehicle was comfortable, and we always felt safe and well taken care of.
Everything went smoothly, from the transfers and accommodation to the game drives. We also felt that the safari offered really good value for money compared with what we experienced.
A huge thank you to Max and Roben for such a fantastic trip. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone dreaming of experiencing Kenya - and we would happily go on safari with them again!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, responsive, thoughtful, and dedicated to creating a truly memorable safari.
Fauna Safaris made our honeymoon safari truly unforgettable.
From the beginning, the entire trip was handled with professionalism, flexibility, and genuine care. Our consultant, Ivy, stayed in close contact with us throughout the journey and was always responsive, proactive, and easy to communicate with. Because this was our honeymoon, she also prepared several thoughtful surprises along the way, which made the trip feel much more personal and special.
What impressed us most was how well Fauna handled unexpected changes. Our original safari was planned for six days, but at the very last minute we decided that we loved the Maasai Mara so much that we wanted to stay for one more day. Even though we made the request very late, Ivy immediately started coordinating everything and managed to arrange the additional accommodation for us. That extra day became one of the highlights of our honeymoon.
Our guide, Jasan, was extremely exceptional. With more than 15 years of safari experience, he has a deep understanding of wildlife, birds, plants, habitats, and animal behavior. He was not simply good at finding animals — he understood where they were likely to go, why they behaved in certain ways, and how to observe them without disturbing them.
Some of our best moments came from his ability to predict animal behavior. He positioned us near a small waterhole before a large elephant family arrived to drink and bathe, giving us an incredible view before the other vehicles reached the area. On another occasion, he explained why a group of zebras kept watching a stream where a crocodile was waiting, and after we patiently stayed nearby, the zebras eventually approached the water exactly as he predicted.
Jasan also has enormous respect for wildlife. He knows when it is appropriate to approach animals more closely and when it is important to keep a respectful distance. During possible zebra and wildebeest crossings, for example, he deliberately avoided driving too close because he did not want the vehicles to interfere with their natural behavior. We deeply appreciated this responsible approach to safari guiding.
He is also an excellent driver, extremely patient, polite, knowledgeable, and genuinely pleasant to spend time with. By the end of the trip, we trusted him completely and simply let him guide us.
We wholeheartedly recommend Fauna Safaris to travelers who want not only to see the Maasai Mara, but to truly understand and appreciate it.
One small but important note: if you are the kind of traveler who wants to get as close to animals as possible at any cost, pressure your guide to disturb wildlife, ignore park rules, or even ask to feed or interfere with animals, please do not choose Jasan. He respects the animals and the reserve too much for that, and travelers like this only put a good guide in a difficult position. We unfortunately saw some visitors behaving this way, and we truly hope Jasan never has to deal with that kind of pressure.
For respectful travelers who are curious, patient, and genuinely interested in nature, however, we cannot recommend Jasan highly enough.
The combination of Ivy’s thoughtful coordination, Jasan’s extraordinary guiding, and the professionalism of the entire Fauna team turned our safari into one of the most memorable experiences of our lives.
We have already promised ourselves that when we return to Kenya, we will come back to Fauna Safaris — and we will absolutely ask for Jasan again.
Thank you, Fauna Safaris, Ivy, and Jasan, for making our honeymoon so special.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super experience
From the moment we landed at Kilimanjaro Airport, everything was well planned and executed (Thank you Naomi, our travel consultant for showing us around Tanzania Our safari guide Melita picked up us in the hotel and immediately made an impression as a guide who was both incredibly professional and genuinely warm and friendly. He made us feel comfortable, especially appreciated his easygoing communication style and sense of humor. We had an amazing time asking questions, learning about Tarangire, Serengeti Ngorongoro and hearing his stories and insights throughout the trip. Suricata is the best company i recommend it for the best experience
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly organized, top experience
Booking our tour to the gorillas, we received clear and timely information. Our driver Husain was a very nice man who told us so much about his country, we enjoyed his company. The lodge was amazing, with a "gorillas in the mist" view of the forest!! Husain also made sure with the rangers we could see a nearby gorilla family, as my husband is 70 years old and could not walk for hours. After drop-off at our hotel in Entebbe, the lady owner of the agency visited us to ask if all was well and gifted us special Uganda coffee!! Unforgettable and highly recommendable!!
LU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour to Antasibe Mantadia with an excellent guide
An excellent tour with a very friendly guide Frida and driver Antonio to the national parks of Antasibe Mantadia. Everything was very well organized and the parks were amazing.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service!
We had an amazing experience with Real Shangololo from beginning to end. Everything was very well organized, communication was easy and reliable, and the team made us feel taken care of throughout the entire trip.
Our guide was knowledgeable, professional and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the safari incredibly enjoyable and went out of his way to make sure we had the best possible experience. We saw incredible wildlife, learned a lot along the way, and always felt comfortable and safe.
What stood out most was the personal attention and flexibility. It never felt rushed or overly commercial — they really cared about making the experience special for us.
We would absolutely recommend Real Shangololo to anyone planning a safari in Kenya. A fantastic experience and one we will remember for a long time!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
We just finished our 5-day safari with Suricata and it was absolutely incredible! Everything from the smooth flights from Zanzibar to the whole organization was perfect.
Our guide Melita was simply amazing—so knowledgeable, patient, and made sure we saw so much wildlife! Driving through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and especially seeing Serengeti was a dream come true. The lodges were great, the food was delicious, and the team took care of every single detail.
Also I want to say a huge thanks for our tour operator Jesca. Special thanks for all your help with planning our safari! From our very first message on WhatsApp, you were so kind, helpful, and patient with all my questions. I highly recommend Suricata
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a really memorable experience！Cephas was the best.He has good driving skill and explanation.
We got to see so many animals, making it an unforgettable experience. The tour was also very reasonably priced, with accommodation, meals, transportation, guide and everything else included.
Cephas, our tour guide, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly energetic and handled the long drives with ease. Even though he must have seen the animals countless times, he always took the time to explain everything to us in detail. Thanks to him, we had an unforgettable safari experience. He really made the whole trip special.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We finished our 3 days safari with our Professional guide, Melita and we saw the all five, the road is very hard but his driving skills made our days unbelievable. I would recommend Suricata to anyone looking for the best experience
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST SAFARI TOUR IN TANZANIA
I’m very late writing this review, but after such an incredible trip, I really wanted to take the time to properly put into words how special this experience was.
I travelled to Tanzania with Safari Soles for a week at the end of May to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it was genuinely one of the most unforgettable trips I have ever taken. What started as a milestone birthday trip ended up being an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.
### An unforgettable safari experience 🐘🦁
From the moment we arrived, everything was incredibly well organised. The itinerary took us through some of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, with every day bringing something completely different.
We were incredibly lucky with the wildlife we saw — and, most excitingly, **we managed to see the Big Five!** Seeing lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos in their natural habitat was something I had dreamed of before going on safari, but actually experiencing it in person was beyond anything I expected.
There were so many unforgettable moments throughout the week. Watching elephants up close, seeing lions in the wild, spotting a leopard, coming across buffalo and finally seeing rhinos were all incredible in completely different ways.
The Serengeti in particular was absolutely breathtaking. There is something almost impossible to describe about being surrounded by such vast landscapes, watching wildlife move freely through them and realising that you are experiencing something that very few places in the world can offer.
The sunrises and sunsets, the endless plains, the wildlife and even the quiet moments sitting in the safari vehicle taking everything in made the whole experience feel surreal.
### Oscar — the best guide we could have asked for ⭐️
A huge part of what made our safari so incredible was our guide, **Oscar**.
Oscar was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, friendly and genuinely passionate about Tanzania and its wildlife.
One of the things that impressed us most was his ability to spot animals that we would have completely missed. He seemed to have an almost unbelievable eye for wildlife! Whether it was finding a leopard hiding in the trees or spotting animals in the distance, we always felt that we were in very safe and capable hands with him.
He also took the time to explain what we were seeing rather than simply pointing animals out to us. We learnt so much about the animals, their behaviour and the different environments we were travelling through.
Oscar was also very attentive to what we wanted from our safari. He never made us feel rushed and was always happy to answer our endless questions. He genuinely cared about making sure we had the best possible experience.
I honestly think the guide can make such a huge difference to a safari, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had Oscar. His knowledge, personality and enthusiasm made the experience even more special.
### The accommodation & overall experience
The accommodation throughout the trip was another highlight. Staying in safari camps and lodges surrounded by nature made the experience feel incredibly immersive.
There is something very special about waking up in the middle of the African wilderness and knowing that you are surrounded by wildlife. It is completely different from any normal holiday or hotel experience.
The itinerary was also really well put together. We got to experience different landscapes and parks rather than staying in one location, which meant that every few days brought something new.
Everything from the transfers to the accommodation and safari activities was organised for us, which meant we could simply enjoy the experience without having to worry about the logistics.
### The perfect way to celebrate turning 30 ❤️
I wanted my 30th birthday to be memorable, but I don't think I could have imagined a more incredible way to celebrate it.
There are so many ways you can celebrate a milestone birthday, but waking up in Tanzania, spending your days watching wild animals in their natural habitat and experiencing the Serengeti is something I will never forget.
Completing the safari and seeing the **Big Five** made it even more special. It was one of those trips where we constantly found ourselves saying, “Can you believe we're actually here?”
It genuinely felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
### Safari Soles 🇹🇿
A huge thank you to the entire Safari Soles team for putting together such an incredible trip.
From the planning and organisation to the itinerary, accommodation and safari experience, everything came together so well. We felt looked after throughout the entire trip and were able to completely relax and enjoy ourselves.
And a very special thank you to **Oscar**. You were such an important part of making this trip as amazing as it was, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide.
If you are considering booking a safari in Tanzania, I would absolutely recommend Safari Soles. If you are lucky enough to have Oscar as your guide, you are in for an extra special experience!
Thank you for giving me the most incredible 30th birthday and memories that I know I will treasure for the rest of my life.
**Tanzania, the Big Five, the Serengeti and Oscar — what a trip. ❤️🇹🇿**
One of the best experiences of my life, and a trip I will never forget.