US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was knowledgeable and personable, really all you can ask for !
Where can I start ! From the moment I got in contact with Mufasa they exceeded any expectation I could have. I think this is the first time I’m writing a review and I have zero feedback for improvement. Joseph who handles the administrative task was very responsive and informative making me feel comfortable traveling halfway across the world by myself.
My Tour guide Martin went above and beyond his role. Not only did he display a high working knowledge of navigating the national park he was such a great resource in helping me integrate with the Masai culture. I got a chance to view the big 5 plus so many more animals in 1.5 days!! While other tour guides struggled to even locate the animals. He shared personal experiences, talked about his upbringing, and so much more. I will consider him a personal friend for the rest of my life and I am not being dramatic, he is just that charismatic!
I had to make last-minute changes to my travel due to work and the staff responded quickly & without issue.
Speaking to other travelers on the Safari I can guarantee you that you will not find a better value outside of Mufasa!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime that exceeded our expectations, executed seamlessly during tough travel times.
From our first conversation with Cat it was clear we wanted to go with Wayfairer (we spoke to 2 other safari agents). She understood what our desires were and put together a wonderful itinerary. This was our first safari and first time in Africa, and we were overwhelmed be the many providers and options and price ranges. We wanted locations that were responsible, both socially and ecologically. We wanted to see a variety of landscapes and animals. Cat got it right.
We had originally planned for 2020, but had to delay, and then changed our travel dates several times in 2021 due to changing circumstances. Siripun and Carmen worked tirelessly sorting out all the details, keeping us updated, and organizing everything (including required COVID tests out in the bush!:) ). We felt secure and taken care of, throughout the whole process, and everything during the trip went well! They communicated well with the providers and everything went smoothly, could not have asked for a better experience!
We joked that we wanted to go all-out for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.. but after our experience in Kenya and with Wayfairer, we might need to make this a several-times-in-a-lifetime thing:)
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania with Kiwoito Africa Safaris
Just returned from our sensational trip to Tanzania / Zanzibar accompanied by Kiwoito Africa Safaris whom we highly recommend!
Why ?
- Local and authentic tailor-made program concocted by Charles always attentive and ready to adapt to your needs
- Our guide Mrisho (nicknamed the lynx's eye) always attentive, smiling, in perfect French and with a knowledge of the savannah and animals like no one (it's a luck of the have had !)
- Regarding the hotels selected, there is something for all budgets, we chose mid-range tents / lodges which were far above our expectations in terms of hospitality, cleanliness and food
- As for Zanzibar it was the absolute dream between beach and rest
If you are looking for local, authenticity, security and knowledge of Tanzania choose Kiwoito Africa Safaris you will be grateful to them!
We could go back tomorrow with your eyes closed in your company and are still on our cloud! A dream has come true ...
Just THANK YOU !!!
Natalia & Francois
(automatic translation from French)
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Amazing! Best experience ever
I decided to go with Bateleur after contacting multiple vendors on here and I am so glad I did. I initially had to reschedule due to travel restrictions and they were so understanding.
Newton and the team were amazing, they were prompt in their response, always available via WhatsApp and made sure I understood every detail.
I did 4 day customised Safari with them and I saw 4 out of the big 5 on the second day. The driver, Anthony knew all the hidden corners of the Mara.
They also work with great partners and I had a 5 star experience in Loyk Tent and Hot air balloon.
100% recommend. Definitely good value for your money...I wouldn't look elsewhere
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, professional, LOCAL company. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We did a safari tour with George from Gosheni in the middle of July. It was one of the most incredible excursion I have ever experienced. We did a 3 day customised tour from Arusha to Serengeti to Ngorogoro. We were super super lucky to see over 20 lions in a span of 3 days, George knows exactly where the spots are you will not be disappointed!
George was a very very knowledgeable guide, we have had a safari before and the guide was not as informative as George. He was kind, willing to listen, answer questions, funny, speaks great English and open to take us anywhere.
I highly recommend George and Gosheni as a guide and tour company. One thing they never mentioned is that Gosheni is LOCAL so if you go with them you are supporting a local company!
Highly recommended. Will definitely do a tour with Gosheni again.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
My wife and I worked with Lion King Adventures to plan a 10 day luxury trip in Tanzania. We spent one week on safari throughout the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, and we also went on a full day hike at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
We had a spectacular experience on our trip with Lion King Adventures, from top to bottom. When planning our trip, Nick and Pendo provided excellent suggestions and guidance to tailor our multi-stop itinerary. Nick and Pendo also ensured that everything went smoothly once we arrived in Tanznania - from transit and lodging across five unique locales to all the logistics associated with our national park visits.
Our safari exceeded even our highest expectations thanks to our expert guide, Mwita. Mwita is a top-rate driver and navigator, and he always made sure we felt safe and comfortable during our many long game drives and trips from place to place. In addition to knowing every route we took like the back of his hand, Mwita also knew many of his fellow guides and park staff, who often shared invaluable information about where to find the best wildlife at any given time. During our safari, we saw an incredible range of animals - three wildebeest river crossings during the Great Migration, all three types of big cats (lions, cheetahs, and leopards), and other members of the famous Big 5 (buffaloes, elephants, and the rare black rhino), to name just a few. Not only did Mwita seem to position us perfectly for viewing these animals from our Land Cruiser time after time, but he also showed a true passion for the animals and nature, knew a great deal about their behaviors and surrounding environment, and was able to answer our many questions about what we were observing. I also have a keen interest in birds, and Mwita went out of his way to show us countless unique species and describe how they fit into the broader ecosystem. Perhaps most importantly, Mwita is a gracious and caring person - he made us feel like family throughout our trip, and it was a pleasure to share our amazing safari experience with him.
For the last leg of our trip, we went for a daylong hike of Mt. Kilimanjaro with another expert guide, Imran. Imran is a true climbing professional - he’s reached the Kili summit over 200 times! - and he guided us on a rewarding 12.5 mile hike to the Mandara Gate and Maundi Crater. Imran shared lots of information about the history of Kilimanjaro National Park on our hike, and he also pointed out the many natural wonders that can be found along the way - lush foliage, waterfalls, birds, and even monkeys. Imran consistently checked on us throughout the day to make sure we were comfortable with the pace and stayed well hydrated. Even though my wife and I are fairly experienced hikers, we felt more at ease with Imran leading the way - and his easygoing and friendly nature helped the day fly by.
In sum, I would highly recommend a trip to Tanzania with Lion King Adventures. My wife and I always hoped this would be the trip of a lifetime, but we couldn’t have anticipated how truly amazing the trip would be beforehand. We left Tanzania with so many incredible memories, and it’s thanks in large part to the program Lion King Adventures customized and carried out for us.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A well organized tour with perfect communications and a very friendly guide!
We are very happy with the safari!
We enjoyed the ride to Mikumi and the sights and animals!
We were able to see all of the animals that we wanted in this park.
The Guide was great and did a commendable job getting us safely from the hotel to the park and back! He was very punctual too, waiting at the hotel entrance with a tidy car at 6am.
He was also great at showing us where to look for the animals, and was flexible with our requests to sit down and eat or go sightseeing. For us this was a perfect experience.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely happy
I and my family booked with Kubwa Five Safaris for a trip to Uganda early month.
We were extremely happy with our experience. Our guide ( he is called Steven) was incredibly knowledgeable and professional as he took us around the Parks. He was exceptional in tracking animals and with him, we saw all the big five, and a host of many other animals.
We appreciate the efforts shown by the reservation team who made our vacation flawless.
All the transfers were timely and we did not miss any activity.
I highly recommend Kubwa Five Safaris.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Kilimanjaro Climb
Thanks a lot for an excellent climb on Mt Kilimanjaro! As a family with 6 persons we had planned to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. After comparing different offers we made the decission to go with Snowcap Tours. Kenneth made an comprehensive offer and gave us good advice. We had chosen the Rongai Route. The night before we stayed at Snowcap Cottages which was a good decission. It is a calm and friendly environment and close to the gate and already in 2000m altitude - good for aclimatisation. We had experienced and motivating guides and all of us made it to the summit. I can recomment Snowcap Tours.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meander went above and beyond our expectations to make our trip fantastic!
From the very beginning they were extremely punctual with responding to any questions we had. We did a private safari all over Kenya and they were able to schedule it perfectly with our flight dates. Our driver Michael was the BEST. He knew exactly where to go and when so that we could see all the animals we were hoping to see. All accommodation that Meander booked for us was amazing, and they're open for any requests you might have. All in all, they 100% made our trip an experience we won't ever forget. We recommend them to everyone!
