US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable Adventure of a Lifetime - We Want More!
When we decided to go on a safari for our honeymoon, we had a plethora of choices to select from. At least on paper, Lion King Adventures seemed like a standout given the most reviews on Safaribookings.com. On our actual trip, they went above and beyond with end-to-end service, all the while constantly beating our daily expectations. My wife and I presented Lion King with a tough ask. We wanted to go on the adventure of our lifetime, both with completely different goals. I wanted to immerse myself in the worlds described in Hemingway and Teddy Roosevelt’s legendary hunts, while my wife wanted to revel in the luxurious glamping experiences portrayed by her favorite influencers. Curiously, our roles switched by the end of our 8 days; she developed an insatiable appetite for capturing Tanzania’s fauna on film, while I readily retreated to the pools and spas located in our three-room tented camps.
Even before our trip, the Lion King team showed initiative and reached out to us pre-emptively. We were contacted by Godwin, then Pendo for logistics and preliminary information. They both took the initiative to answer our frequently asked questions about COVID restrictions, deposits, full payment dates, contingencies, etc…all the while adjusting and customizing our dream vacation based on our preferences for hotels, safaris, and cities.
They also knew when to not appease the customer. Initially, I wanted to maximize every minute of our trip and suggested that we start a safari the day that we arrive. They could’ve acquiesced to my request, but, more appropriately, suggested otherwise, given their vast experience with people like me. In retrospect, their recommendation to take at least a full day to relax was the right decision. Going on safari the day of arrival would’ve been absolutely miserable.
The entire staff knows understands hospitality, and it showed from day one. Our flight arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 3:00 AM on a Wednesday, and we were greeted by Bright. Despite the early morning arrival, he happily answered all of our incessant questions on logistics, provided a breakdown of our itinerary and helped settle us in for our stay at Gran Melia.
Our safari driver and guide, Peter, is an example of premier hospitality and client care. His encyclopedic knowledge of ecology, minerology, animal behavior, paleontology and evolutionary biology never ceased to amaze us. I majored in neurobiology, specifically animal behavior…and he likely self-studied enough to be a graduate level educator in the topic. He not only gave descriptive narrations of all the flora and fauna we encountered, but he also detailed their interactions with the environment, their development, the likelihood of encountering them in the wild and where we could get the best photos of them! He took care of the small details, like making sure our water bottles were cold (my wife prefers them icey). But he also took care of the major details, ensuring we would maximize our time on all our safaris. Our safari took us from Tarangire NP to Lake Manyara NP, then Serengeti NP and finally Nrongoro NP. Each day was sequenced (most likely unintentional, but nevertheless impressive) to be better than the one before. We saw an elephant 20 feet away on day 1, and 2 feet away on day 2. We saw a sleeping lion 10 feet away on a tree branch on day 2, but saw a fresh litter of 8 lion cubs 3 feet away on day 5. It just kept getting better each day the point that Peter probably started worrying how to keep topping the previous day. You spend 10+ hours on your safaris with your guide traveling from place to place, so you need to enjoy each other’s company. Peter always came with a smile on his face, never late, and kept our interests at the top of his mind. You won’t find many people like Peter in the world, let alone as your safari guide. After our 6 days with Peter, it felt like saying goodbye to a long-time friend.
My wife and I are both min-maxers with Type A personalities. It’s hard for us to trust an external entity with something as important as our COVID-delayed honeymoon/adventure-of-our-lifetime. Yet, at every step of our honeymoon planning and the actual execution of our trip, Lion King delivered time and time again. They are the highest quality service you can ask for while getting the most value (at least that’s what we concluded when we spoke with other guests who stayed at the same lodges as us…some guests were paying double what we paid for no additional benefit!). Rest assured that, if you choose to go on safari with Lion King, you’ll hold all other hospitality services to an unmatchable quality.
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super professional, trustworthy and fun
Our visit in Tanzania was a lifetime experience, and it wouldn’t have been the same without our amazing guide and the Lomo Tanzania Safari team. During our safari experience, I personally loved how our guide described in detail our route, the points of interest on the road, he was taking his time to tell us about Tanzania's culture and helped us discover lots of hidden gems. While driving through the national parks, he had a nice way of telling the story behind the animal’s life and behavior. I totally recommend Lomo Tanzania Safari, the route is very well thought out, the guides are well trained and polite. In addition to the good atmosphere and great experience, they make you feel safe and have a great time.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Francis was kind, service minded and easy going. It was easy, comfortable and affordable.
Our guide Francis made the best of out stay, always offering options trying to accomodate different requests. He was always avaible via whatsapp from booking as well as during the trip. We stayed at Twin Lake lodge which was the best choice for us that enjoy some private time by the pool. The safari in itself was conducted professionally with knowledge and safety in focus. We travelled with kids 9 yrs and 2 yrs which was very managle and enjoyable. Cant wait to book again!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our operators were a blessing to my LIFE!
Our operators were a complete blessing! Not a single time did I feel unsafe! I cannot wait to travel with their company again.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely fabulous service and accomadations, guide was terrific.
From the time I made the inquiry about the quote for our safari, until the time we completed our safari emails were promptly answered. We had many changes of plans and dates and all were taken in stride by the operator. Everything they say in their quotes is accurate . They have great accommodations, and our guide was great with finding the animals and very friendly. The vehicle was always clean and in great running condition. I would highly recommend them for anybody taking a safari.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellence in action, Off2Africa provided superb assistance on our journey to Botswana & Zimbabwe.
Without knowing much about Off2Africa, we were impressed by their highly favorable reviews from other travelers. They certainly did not disappoint, they have obviously earned their 5-star rating. Our agent Chloe was extremely helpful and always responded quickly to our questions in advance of the tour, and also along the way as we toured. We had some glitches involving payments for the tour, but they provided help at every step to solve the issues. They also provided crucial assistance with our self-purchased air arrangements, when one of our flight operators couldn't honor the tickets we had previously purchased. We couldn't have had such a wonderful journey without their assistance!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This company exceeded all expectations and set the standard for how private tours should be designed
Perfect. That’s all I need to say about this company. But because it was such a fantastic experience I wanna make sure that I see more. From start to finish our experience with this company was superb. We were able to have input on every aspect of the trip with the guidance of the local expert Sandra, who is so kind and so patient and such a pleasure to interact with. She spent so much time helping us examine every minute of the trip and how to best utilize our time and how to best include everything we wanted. I can’t even count up all the hours she spent with us to design this trip. My father has disabilities and my mother is also elderly. She helped us navigate and set up this whole trip in a way that was extremely comfortable and easy for them to still enjoy every part of the trip. I can’t recommend this company enough. All tour companies should strive for what they accomplished.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kameraz of Africa is customer centric and responded to my questions quickly
The trip was amazing and well organized and I enjoyed it immensely. The tour van picked me up on time, and dropped me at the assigned place. The trip was as described and very charming. Definitely recommending Kameraz of Africa.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommended 100%
Excellent organization! The guides were very experienced and spoke very good Spanish. Always very attentive to what we wanted and trying to see the animals as close as possible. An unforgettable experience. 100% recommended.
US
Excellent Tour and Guide
We had a great time on our 8-day safari. The itinerary was perfect and accommodation was, for the most part, wonderful. Our guide was Saleh and he is fantastic. His driving skills are amazing, he can answer all of our questions and he can spot animals at incredible distances. He is also just a very nice guy and patient with silly customers. Booking the trip was also v straightforward and Pendo always responded to our emails quickly and thoroughly. I recommend this company for your safari.