50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 Day Serengeti Safari with Porcupine Expeditions
I used Porcupine Expeditions to organise a four day safari in the Serengeti for my parents. It was the first time they had been to Tanzania, let alone Africa. Although they were a little nervous to do a tour on their own instead of with a group like they usually travel, they came back saying it was one of the best trips they'd ever done. From the beginning, Jullie from the team was really helpful and worked with me to tailor an itinerary that included the key spots in the Serengeti and being able to see the Mara river crossing as part of the Great Migration. This one of the main reasons I went with Porcupine Expeditions because most tour companies require you to be on a longer tour to see the river crossing, or are a lot more expensive. When my parents arrived, she took such good care of them and was always available to answer any queries. On the safari itself, the driver/guide was very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife and they saw so many animals. The accommodation was also fantastic and such a unique experience to be able to stay in glamping-like style tents that offered beautiful views of the animals and were comfortable, clean and safe. Thank you so much to Jullie and the team for going above and beyond for organising such a wonderful trip. What really stood out was the level of care, warmth, communication and organisation throughout, and I could not recommend them enough!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip! Saw everything!
Booked this pretty last minute and totally stoked that there were still gorilla permits available for my trip! Ended up seeing everything I wanted to see (Gorillas, Monkeys, Chips). Guide was wonderful. Very knowledgable. Honestly, the thing I was most surprised with was the caliber of the lodging. Every hotel/lodge I stayed in was exemplary. Honestly, wish I had stayed more than 1 night in some of them because they were just that good.
Only tip I’d recommend, take more 10s and 20s USD and not change money because there really wasn’t any need for native currency and everyone wanted USD.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended well-run safari tour
Me and my family went on a 10 day wildlife Safari in Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar beach tour and we had an absolutely excellent experience. From start to finish, the team was incredibly professional and well-organized. Our tour consultant Ibrahim, always responded promptly, listened to what we were mostly interested in seeing and worked with us to put together our itinerary. Our driver and guide Ali, was genuinely nice and friendly and took great care of us, trying his best to make sure we had a truly unforgettable safari adventure.
Highly recommend Dav Safaris for anyone looking for a seamless and well-run safari tour. I would definitely book with them again!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Did exactly what was written on the tin (plus more)!
Mansoor was our guide in all three national parks (Ruaha, Mikumi & Nyerere) for 9 days. We camped with the Maasai, relaxed with a beer whilst the hyena's were only 50m or so away, watched the lion's tuck into a tasty zebra and sat meters away whilst the crocodiles slid silently into the water.
The canyon just outside of Iringa was impressive and certainly worth the stop. The walking safari with Didi was an experience not to be forgotton - whether it was him smoking the dried elephant poo, or him sticking his toe in it to test the temperature - all very informative in an amusing way.
We would thoroughly recommend African Pangolin Safaris as they went beyond what was promised. Mansoor was exchanging tips all the time with other guides to provide the best experience for us, persevering to find the animals in their natural habitat. He even arranged for our 14 year old son who had a birthday whilst camping with the Maasai to become chief for the morning and a surprise birthday cake appeared!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Khwai Concession by Andrea Burgess
The Mosusafari team - worked hard to make sure we had a fantastic experience both seeing the animals and the scenery. We’re not really bird watchers but did appreciate them picking out some of the amazing birds too.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip
We had a brilliant time in Uganda. We toured the country visiting many of their national parks on a 2 week safari trip. The people made us feel very welcome, always friendly & helpful. The gorilla & chimpanzee trekking is a must when visiting Uganda. We visited a gorilla family of 10 & was well looked after by the guides & guards who located the gorillas & chimpanzees. We felt safe at all times whilst trekking. The food in Uganda was very nice, including the local dishes. A big shout out to Ngoni Safaris for arranging our trip & to James out tour guide that looked after us & made us feel very welcome & safe at all times. Would definitely visited Uganda again & 💯 recommend if you are looking for an adventure ;)
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
We did the 6 day tour with 3 parks: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. It was a lot of driving, but it was worth it. We got to see the Big 9, even lions mating, cheetahs hunting and eating. It was the most amazing safari I could have imagined. Joseph, our guide made sure we saw everything possible. It's is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and quality for your money was un believable. The lodging was also nice, with the hotel in the middle to provide a nice rest. I would 100% recommend it to everyone.
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari
Great experince touring Serengeti and Ngorangora with Safari Soles. We saw an amazing range of wildlife in a few days, including the Mara river crossing of wilderbeasts, lion cubs, cheetah, cervile cats, elephants, a (distant) rhino, giraffes, and many antilopes. The scenery was beautiful, esp. the sunrise rides.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond thoughtful and attentive -- would book again and again!
We just got back from the honeymoon of our dreams!! Of course Tanzania is beautiful and the wildlife is awe inspiring, but it was truly the staff that made this trip top notch. Elius helped us from the start with booking and planning the perfect package. He kept in touch and answered our questions at all hours (I know this man is working crazy hours helping people across the world!!) all while being so thoughtful, thorough, and polite. Jessica greeted us in Arusha, bringing us gifts from Sassabi to make our trip even better. And our driver in Arusha, Frank, was very knowledgeable about the city and easy to talk to and joke with.
Then we were off to the Serengeti! Elius set us up with a flight there so that we could pack more safari time into our short trip — highly recommend that!!
Our wonderful driver Khalid picked us up from the airport in Seronera and was with us for the remainder of the trip. Khalid was kind and funny, the perfect guide for us. At times his difficulties with English made it hard to ask questions, but we all took it in stride and made the best of it. Khalid was a good driver and made sure we saw all the animals we were looking for. He always stopped at the best spots and gave us plenty of time to take pictures. The truck was comfortable, there were some potato chips and water on board, and lunches were always delicious.
Sassabi ensured that we were well informed of our itinerary so there were no unwanted surprises. They set us up in beautiful lodges and fantastic excursions. Some standouts for us were Acacia Serengeti Bliss tented Lodge and Serengeti Balloon Safaris hot air balloon.
Overall, this was the trip of a lifetime. If you’re unsure if it’s worth it or not sure who to book with — THIS is your sign!!! Book the trip!! Make the memories!!! You will not regret it.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great….Awesome…
Obie, Obie Obie :) and Zab went out of their way to make the group happy. They were both knowledgeable about the Tanzanian culture and they knew exactly where some of the animals hang out.
