50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely thoughtful, dedicated, and caring tour operator
My friend and I just finished a 7-day Lemosho route trek with Kilisa Tours that ended in the successful summit of Kilimanjaro. I cannot praise our team from Kilisa enough and highly recommend them for any Kilimanjaro trek. From our pre-trek communications to our airport transfers and throughout our time on the trek, we were treated and cared for exceptionally well.
Kilisa seemed to us to be a smaller tour operator. While this meant they didn’t have a fancy bus to drive us around, it also meant we didn’t get a “big tour” experience and received more attention and heart than what we expected, truly living out their mantra “One Team, One Dream.” It starts with our guides, Goodluck and Nickson. As the primary leaders of the expedition and the ones most directly responsible for our wellbeing, they were both exceptionally professional throughout. They were both concerned about our experience, maintaining an open dialog about daily expectations and about any questions that came up. On the health front, they measured our blood oxygen levels and pulse nightly, and we openly discussed our feelings and concerns to ensure we were all on the same page. Importantly, I felt they did a great job picking the right hiking paths and maintaining the right hiking pace for us. We felt this was critical to successful acclimatization, minimizing exhaustion, and ultimately to our successful summit. Lastly, they really encouraged us to enjoy the journey and not just the destination. They were very knowledgeable about the geology, ecology, and history of Kilimanjaro and they freely shared their knowledge. Having the right guides is essential and I feel like we got the best in Goodluck and Nickson.
But our positive experience didn’t end with our guides. Incredibly we had 9 additional people (11 in total) supporting my friend and me on our adventure. And they were all wonderfully caring, too (“One Team, One Dream”). Our chef made wonderful, filling meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we had a waiter/water attendant, we had a person who attended our private toilet, and six additional porters who were incredibly hard working setting up, breaking down, and transporting our camp from site to site. To a man, they were exceptionally supportive, friendly, and fun-loving, and it was truly heartwarming to be surrounded by a wonderful group of people who all wanted to see us succeed. A great example: After we summited, my friend and I were struggling to come down the mountain due to exhaustion. Our guides messaged the base team, and six additional members met us 1/3 or 1/2 way up the mountain, carried our packs, and arm-in-arm helped us get back to base camp where they all congratulated us with hugs and high-fives.
The Kilimanjaro trip was the fulfillment of a decades long dream, and the exceptional experience with Kilisa Tours made it wonderful. I highly recommend them.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience!
My dream of exploring the Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and hiking to Kilimanjaro foothills became a reality thanks to impeccably tailored 6-day safari organized by Safari G.O.A.T.S . Our guide and driver, Eddy, was a wealth of knowledge, sharing insights about wildlife and ecosystems that added depth to every game drive. The mid-range accommodations and delicious food seamlessly blended comfort with a true wilderness experience.
Safari G.O.A.T.S ensured a worry-free journey, leaving me free to immerse myself fully in the breathtaking landscapes. This experience went beyond my expectations, and I'm truly grateful for creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you're seeking a safari that combines expertise, comfort, and unforgettable moments, look no further – Safari G.O.A.T.S. delivers in every way.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
In Juli 2023, we had booked an 15-Day tour with Scb Tours and Travel. It was absolutely fantastic. The tour was fully arranged and the accommodations where well taken care of. The tour guides are fluent in english and know a lot about nature and the region we were going to travel through. We also did several extra activities during our tour like getting local food or doing community tours. All in all you get great value for your money. It was an amazing unforgettable excperience!
~Ramon
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bernard Mugisha, owner of Truevine Safari was the best guide/tour operator we have ever had!!!
Without a doubt, Bernard Mugisha, owner of Truevine Safari, provided us with the best family adventure we could ever had imagined. Starting with our pick up at the airport and continuing on throughout our 10 day Ugandan safari, Bernard was amazing/knowledgable/charming-a true pleasure to be with 24/7 with our family. It's also a tribute to him that our 18 and 20 year old daughters also loved Bernard and it truly felt like he was a part of our family for this trip of a lifetime. The service provided on this trip was 5 star but amazingly enough, it was very affordable.
I can't express enough how much Bernard was a huge piece of our bucket list trip-and can't imagine our trip without him!! Todd
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
Eventhough we were many people Rams group managed to give us the best unforgettable experience.
The atmosphere, the food, the tours were on point. Definitely coming back for another Tour. Thanks guys.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator - great communication before and during the safari, would highly recommend.
We did two safaris during our recent trip to Kenya. Morningstar was far superior in every way - from the communication before we had booked, to the expertise of the guide, they even checked in on via text each morning of the safari to make sure everything was going smoothly. Thank you to Alice and the Morningstar team for an amazing experience. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour Operator
Over 18 years ago I spent a year volunteering in Arusha and during this time did a five day safari with a local company that I was able to select based on local knowledge. This time around I had to pick a company based on internet searches and reviews so was slightly mindful whether I would have the same experience as before.
To my delight, Kanje grand tours- a Tanzanian owned company - met my expectations and then some. Innocent, managing director of the company, was attentive to my needs and budget from the outset. He listened to what I wanted and responded with an itinerary that was suitable for my young family.
Our driver/guide and chef were equally attentive and flexible to the needs and patience of my 8 and 13 year olds. George was an amazing chef who ensured we had three hot and tasty meals a day. While other safari companies served sandwiches for lunch, George served up three course meals of deliciousness! Our kids loved every meal.
From start to finish our safari met all expectations. We saw all of the hoped for animals and birds at close range. The driver/guide seemed to know everyone and worked the radio to keep tabs on the latest sightings. My wife said he was also a terrific driver and how we were driving in long wheel base Land Cruisers which are more comfortable.
The drives were varied and breaks were spaced out to ensure our children did not get bored or frustrated. The guide was equally helpful in engaging and entertaining the kids. Our youngest delighted in learning a bit of Kiswahili.
I would fully recommend Kanje grand tours. It provides great value for a really amazing safari, you're in safe hands, plus you're supporting the local economy.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our 5-day safari was very well organisied with exiting programm, comfortable accommodation and good food. Especially our great guide Jim made it an unforgettable experience. His great driving skills and his knowledge about the national parks and wildlife made sure that we enjoyed the safari.
Thanks Jim!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Daniel is the best!
I highly recommend the day trip Arusha tour. We had a night prior to safari and weren’t sure what to do in town. This was the best choice! Daniel was the best tour guide we could have asked for. He knew all about Arusha and was super friendly. We wish we had more time with him! Book this, you won’t regret it!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable five day safari tour
We did a five day safari tour with African Polecat and it was a great experience! We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Manyara lake and Tarangire. Our driver (Peter) and cook (Meshack) were very nice and professional people who took care of us all the time and with whom we had great fun! Peter is an excellent game driver. We also felt safe all the time. We had some issues with the group of people we shared the trip the first two days with, but we spoke with John and he managed to find solutions, which we appreciated a lot. Communication with African Polecat was easy and fluent, that was important for us and we are satisfied. When we were organizing the trip, James answered every single question I sent by email and John met with us the day before the trip to explain everything and answer further questions we might have. We highly recommend African Polecat and we thank Peter, Meshack, John and James for the memorable experiences that we lived during our trip!