Beyond Expectations – A Smooth First Safari with West Wild
West Wild delivered a seamless, luxurious, and wildlife-rich Tanzanian safari that felt perfectly tailored for first-timers, thanks to their impeccable planning and an outstanding guide.
The service was top-notch. They recommended ultra-premium lodges that genuinely exceeded our expectations: stunning locations, world-class cuisine, attentive staff, and breathtaking views that made each evening feel like a dream. Every transfer and logistics detail ran like clockwork, so we never had to worry about a thing—just relax and soak in the magic.
The true star, however, was our guide Yoaza. His passion for wildlife was contagious. He worked tirelessly—waking up early, scanning the horizon, and driving extra miles—to ensure we spotted the Big Five and countless other species. He knew exactly where to position the vehicle for the best photos, shared fascinating insights about animal behavior, and respected the animals’ space at all times. His genuine enthusiasm made every game drive exciting, and his warm, patient demeanor made long days in the vehicle an absolute pleasure.
There was, however, one small hiccup: on one game drive, our vehicle had a minor mechanical issue. But instead of letting that spoil the day, our guide Yoaza rolled up his sleeves and worked hard to fix it on the spot. More impressively, he voluntarily extended our game drive by several hours that same afternoon—taking us to new spots and ensuring we didn't miss a single sighting. That extra effort more than made up for the brief delay, and we ended up seeing even more wildlife than we had planned.
Thanks to Yoaza and the entire West Wild team, we came home with a thousand photos and even more incredible memories.
LV
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days was completely enjoyable, immersive, and endlessly memorable.
We booked Kibo Mawenzi Safaris for this four-day private safari and we were expecting a nice trip and honestly got something far more profound.
Each park had its own unique vibes. The journey to Tarangire began with a calm morning and elephants roaming very close to our vehicle. From there we entered the Serengeti, where its vastness truly overwhelmed us; cheetahs resting in the tall grass and wildebeest stretching to the horizon. The most impressive for most of us was the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater filled with rhinos, hyenas and lots of animals. Our guide (Elia & Peter) knowledge was extraordinary. He was spotting animals we would never have seen and telling stories that brought the ecosystem to life. The campfire food, starry skies, and warm hospitality made it a fantastic adventure. Unforgettable experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized attention on private tour
I did a 2 week private tour through I Travel 2 Madagascar, with four different locations: Antananarivo, Morodava, Nosy Be and Andisabe. Lova was in touch with me regularly before the tour and during it. She and Zo met me and gave me a lot of information about the Malagasy culture when I first got there. They made sure I made it through the airports and to each connection; every driver was on time and shepherded me through the airport process (which is a big deal in Antananarivo). I really enjoyed the company of my guides and drivers--Parson, the driver in Andisabe had an incredible wealth of information, and I really enjoyed Keidy's company and guidance. Lova was also able to arrange an add-on when my daughter was able to join me for the last few days of my tour. What made this work for me was the personalized attention. I have mobility issues, and Lova assured me that this would not be a problem. What kept it from being a problem was that she connected with each tour operator--these are separate from her company--and each of her guides to be aware of my needs. Some of the trails were difficult for me, and I could not have done them on my own, but there was always a guide, and sometimes two, helping me stay on my feet. We chased lemurs through the forest, and I didn't fall! When I transferred on and off boats, the crew was always making special arrangements for me, including a private guide when I needed help. Even on the easier paths, my guide was always right there to help if I needed it. The result was that I saw many amazing things--lemurs, fossa, chameleons, sea turtles--and I felt safe doing so. I would certainly use this tour company again. I feel like I can do adventurous travel even with my physical limitations because Lova and her guides made it possible.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari Does Not Disappoint
Last month my husband and I went with 2 friends on an 11 Day Best of Africa Safari. This was our 6th safari so we knew what to expect and the safari did not disappoint. Both of our guides, George in Kenya and Yuda in Tanzania, were friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. All the lodges and camps were comfortable and well maintainedabd the chefs ensured I had gluten-free options. We especially enjoyed our game drives in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. Planning on another safari in the future.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A highly recommended company of considerable size
We just returned from a safari in Uganda. Our guide Diana and our driver Gerar were great professionals and even better people… attentive to the smallest detail… thank you so much for everything, we left with full hearts and will definitely return with this company… highly recommended.
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GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator and of course best tour guide, Elijah, in Tanzania!
Ozon Light Tours made our Safari unforgettable! As it was our first time on a safari, we didn’t really know what exactly to expect but the whole safari, the company and especially our tour guide Elijah, exceeded any expectations we could have.
Ozon light personnel was so helpful during every step of the process, especially Michael with whom I was in contact. He always responded promptly to all my questions and helped me create a perfect 6-7 day safari itinerary!
A huge thank you to the best tour guide we could ever have, Elijah! First of all, he made us feel very safe from the first moment, he was driving like a pro, helped us with all our needs/questions and was always there for us. We also decided he is literally the jungle prophet - he knew exactly where to take us to see the most magnificent animals in the different parks. Of course this means that we got to see the big 5 - many times each.
As we were on our honeymoon, selecting a company and a guide that would make this experience unforgettable, was a must. We were lucky enough to find Ozon Light Tours and Elijah who made us feel like home away from home. Asante sana!
I would recommend them to anyone who is planning a safari in Tanzania!
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator, even greater tour guide. Elijah was the best!
We found Ozon Light after a lot of research on tour operators, as we wanted to plan a safari (our first) as part of our honeymoon. Overall, the tour operator, and more specifically Michael, was very good, helpful and prompt in his communication, and delivered a well curated 6-7 day safari plan for us, based on what we asked of him. Essentially, we were able to integrate all of Tanzania’s biggest and richest parks in that plan. All the rooms we picked among the alternatives provided to us, both camps and lodges, were more or less as described, with good to great facilities, service and, in most cases, food. Our only regret is one of the accommodations included in the package, for which we had very little info (and a lack of alternatives in Lake Natron, unfortunately), and which, to put mildly, was a disaster, from the (broken) tent we were put in, to the disturbing smell in the bathroom, to the 3 terrible meals that were provided to us during our stay. Luckily, we stayed there for a single day.
Special props need to be given to our tour guide, Elijah. He was just fantastic, from the moment he picked us up, until he left us at the airport. He was very well informed on the parks, animals, birds, historic sites across the range we crossed, always eager to respond to our questions, always positive and in a joking mood, always on time, and most importantly, a great driver - we felt safe throughout, and he made it possible for us to see the Big 5 multiple times (as well as the Ugly 5, and 3 out of the Beautiful 5; the other 2 were just not present in the parks we visited). So thank you, Elijah, for making this an unforgettable experience for us.
In short, would recommend Ozon Light Tours, and would definitely recommend Elijah as tour guide.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very competent and fun
We took a 3 day trip from Nairobi to Massai mara. The first day was full of dtiving, but when we took an evening trip to massai mara national park, we saw so many animals in the two hours that we had. The next day we actually saw a lion killing a wildebeest 15 meters away from our car. We saw a cheetah killing an antilope. Looks like the animals were hungry that day. Unfortunatelly we didn't see wildebeest crossing the Mara river, just saw them from afar. One of the drivers was really good, the other was more silent, but he was ok.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They took care of everything from start to finish
They picked me up from my hotel. Took care of the flights and transportation. Provided safari guide, water, and food. All i had to do was show up. Highly recommend this company for their professionalism and customer service.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A mature, well operated tour company who really care their customers. Top quality!
My son and I had a 13 day tour with Ethiopia wild tour in July. The trip is wonderful and we have so much fun. Ethiopia wild tour really care their customers, very professional and experienced drivers and guides. The company is well operated with good resources. Even under the extreme hard gas situation in July, they worked so hard to resolve the problems behind the scenes and we have a super smooth trip still. Big thanks to the team. If you plan to visit Ethiopia, I am 99% sure you could not find a better tour company.
