20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommend
I 100% recommend Suricata Safari. We did the 5 day great safari and loved every second. Our driver and guide, Freddie, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and experienced in finding the best wildlife spots. We felt very safe and looked after. Every meal was a feast with plenty of options, and the accommodation was all comfortable, clean and far better than we had expected. And the safari itself was amazing - we saw so much and Tanzania has such a diversity of landscapes and wildlife on offer. And good value compared to other tours.
We can't think of anything negative to say. Just make sure you have some time afterwards planned for relaxation as it is very tiring with early starts.
Overall, completely recommend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
We had a fantastic experience with Suricata Safaris and would thoroughly recommend them. We did the 5 day Great Safari, which has a very appropriate name! Our guide Freddie was fantastic- his knowledge was excellent, as well as his eagle eye for spotting wildlife. The accommodation provided- a mix of tented lodges, permanent lodges and hotel were all clean and comfortable. The food was also good and plentiful- you will not go hungry! Overall an amazing start to our time in Tanzania.
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ronald was the Best !!
Dear readers,
Today, I bring you news of an exceptional individual who has left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Allow me to introduce you to Ronald, a remarkable guide and an extraordinary human being. From the very moment we encountered him at Entebbe airport, Ronald's infectious smile, genuine kindness, and unwavering availability surpassed all expectations.
As travelers my wife, Paty, and I have had the privilege of meeting many remarkable individuals during our adventures across the globe. Yet, Ronald's exceptional qualities and his innate ability to go above and beyond have truly set him apart. It is with a mix of joy and melancholy that we bid farewell to our dear friend, knowing that our paths will surely cross again.
Undoubtedly, Ronald stands as the pinnacle of excellence in the realm of guiding in Uganda. His depth of knowledge, unwavering professionalism, and passion for sharing his country's treasures have enriched our journey beyond measure. He possesses an innate ability to bring the beauty and wonders of Uganda to life, painting vibrant and vivid pictures with his words, making each moment spent in his company an unforgettable experience.
However, it is not solely his expertise that defines Ronald. He exemplifies the essence of an excellent person, one who is guided by a set of unwavering values. His warmth, empathy, and genuine care for others create an atmosphere of camaraderie and genuine connection. He effortlessly goes the extra mile to ensure the comfort, happiness, and safety of his guests, leaving an everlasting impression on all those fortunate enough to travel alongside him.
Today, as we bid farewell to Ronald, we are left with a bittersweet sentiment. While we are filled with a sense of loss, knowing that we will miss his companionship and invaluable guidance, we are also filled with hope, knowing that our paths will undoubtedly intersect once more. For such extraordinary individuals are destined to weave their way back into our lives, continuing to enrich our journeys with their presence.
To Ronald, the epitome of a travel guide and an exemplary person, we extend our heartfelt congratulations. May your unwavering commitment to excellence and your genuine kindness continue to pave the way for unforgettable experiences for all those fortunate enough to cross your path. Your presence in our lives has been a true gift, and we eagerly await the day when our paths converge once more.
Farewell, dear Ronald. Until we meet again.
Thanks for everything
We already miss you
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guide in Tanzania.
Look no further. I cannot recommend Serengeti Smile, specifically our guide, Ayubu, enough! We went into the experience pretty blind, and we got so so lucky.
I truly believe Ayubu is the best guide in Tanzania. Everywhere we went - from Tarangire to the Serengeti to Ngorongoro - he was head and shoulders above any other guide we interacted with. At one point we had 5 guides following us because they knew Ayubu knew his way around the park and how to best track many of the animals.
From the moment Ayubu picked us up in our Arusha until he dropped us off at the airport, he was incredibly professional, fun, knowledgeable. He made sure we had an incredible experience, understood what we were looking for in the experience and was incredible amenable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My wife and I had the absolute best possible experience with "Across the Wild"!!
Where to start?? Fina, the owner of Across the Wild, personally greeted us when we arrived in Nairobi to prepare us for the week. The next morning, we met our guide for the week, David, who told us we were now family. It wasn't just words, he totally meant it. After our week on safari with him, David is now a life-long friend, and we consider him part of our family as well!
Thus started our 6-hour journey to Amboseli National Park and experiencing the incredible differences between our cultures. For the next week, David, my wife and I enjoyed talking and learning about life in Kenya, seeing what was similar and different, and educating each other about all of it. It wasn't a one-way street either, David enjoyed learning about it as much as we did.
After making it to Amboseli, we ended up arriving at the lodge a bit late because we had one amazing animal experience and another. Little did we know this would be our theme for the week, because David was so skilled at finding animals that other guides did not. I was sharing pictures with our travel agent all week (who booked us with Across the Wild after her own great experience), and she just got more and more jealous!! :)
For instance, the first night we found a pride of lionesses and their cubs at a significant distance by seeing some other jeeps. David noticed that the adults walked away to hunt, so he moved us to a road where he thought they'd come out of the brush. Nobody else did this. We ended up with an unforgettable experience watching and photographing two hungry lionesses about 20 feet (6 meters) away from us for at least 10 minutes before anybody else showed up.
The next morning, David was the only one who thought to go back out to where we initially saw the lions, and we found their cubs walking down the road. Again, we ended up with an unforgettable experience, watching and photographing the cubs playing in the grass 20-30 feet away from us for 15 minutes...and getting tormented by Guinea fowl of all things!! By the time anybody else showed up, the cubs had already wandered away.
These situations happened over and over all week!!
1. A massive 45-year old elephant with tusks almost to the ground named Michael was so close we looked each other in the eye.
2. Sitting in the middle of a large herd of ~30 giraffes watching their babies play and nurse.
3. An even better solo experience with a beautiful lioness in Maasai Mara National Park.
4. Sightings of Jackals that nobody else saw.
5. Chasing away a baboon during lunch one day.
6. Watching baby baboons learn about physics the hard way when they climbed a little tree.
7. Up-close-and-personal experiences with any number of zebra, wart hogs, gazelle, impala, and even many types of birds.
David was also incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals and birds. I don't think there was a single question the entire week that he couldn't answer. Plus, he was correctly identifying small birds at 50 meters without binoculars when they just looked like flying shadows! That was just nuts!!
I'm not sure how much more I can say about our experience. I think we had literally two negatives all week, and they were very minor. One was a lodge that turned off their generators at night which killed the fan and made the room get hot. That lodge also did not provide mosquito nets unless you asked for them...so we asked for them. The other was the food selection at the lodges. The selection itself was fine, I just wished they served more actual Kenyan dishes for us to try!
Purely based on our experience, we'd recommend Across the Wild over other safari companies every time. They were also an amazing value for the money considering everything that was included.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
Just finished a 5 day safari in Masai Mara + Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.
Experience was pleasant. No major hiccups, and our guide went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, needs were met, and that we got the best possible view of animals. Would definitely book with Jocky Safaris again.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great guide and a fun experience
Our tour guide Johnny did amazing job at making sure we see all the animals and gave us the best chance of being at the right time at the right spot. The tour itself was great, and we also had a fun group of different people coming together for the tour, fun times overall. The only downside is that at the camp we were staying - I had a food poisoning on the first day, and the next day two more people had a food poisoning as well. Watch out for the food in the buffets if you are staying in a budget camp.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Do it. it‘s the best you can get!
Perfect Support in planning and even with our Visa troubles. Many thanks to Robert for that.
Also the Tour was perfectly organised and we had wonderful Lodges. Daniel, our Guide was very engaged and got the best out of our trip. He did a great job. He also listened to our wishes and showed us Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks.
We do recommend Beacon Safaris to any persons interested in an exciting Safari with excellent Organisation.
This flexibility, the professional support the experience and the affordable price are only some points why we would come back again and book with Beacon Safaris.
Thank you for an unforgettable adventure.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I have good travel experience Tanzania
I joined the safari tour in Central Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro from Easy travel. My guide is Gerald. He is very nice, and have a lot of experience for the safari. he know where have animals, and know more about the information for the animals. i get the all big five, this is very good travel experience for me. I suggest if you want to go Tanzania can find Easy travel ! The staff also helpfully and Nice!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing once in a life time experience!
This company goes above and beyond for their clients. Our guide Lordi was excellent and went out of his way to make sure we saw all the wildlife we were looking for. He also provides pretty good life advice as well! The owner of the company greets you when you arrive and explains your itinerary before you start. They offered us assistance even after our tour was over and we ended up using them for advice on tours in zanzibar, they were happy to help with suggestions. A great aspect as well was flexibility, if you want to stop somewhere or start the day later for instance it's all possible.
We were there for our honeymoon and upon finding that our they notified all of our accommodations and we always arrived to nicely decorated rooms to celebrate the occasion. I highly recommend this company.