US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing, attentive and responsive to all of our needs.
We took our family on this once in a lifetime trip to see the majestic animals, meet the welcoming and resilient people of Tanzania and Rwanda, and explore the unforgettable landscapes of Africa. Jessica was incredibly accommodating and responsive to our needs and desires. Everyone we met along the way from our guides to the hospitality staff were warm, knowledgeable, and a treasure to get to know as people. We have already referred Dancing Zebra to numerous friends looking to explore Africa either on Safari or in the Virunga Mountains with the world-famous gorillas. I cannot recommend them highly enough for your Africa Adventure!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Luxury Zambia Safari That Exceeded Our High Expectations!
Our safari through The Luxury Safari Company was amazing! Once we were on the ground in Africa, everything was seamless and without hassle. We just showed up where we were supposed to be, and the camps and staff took care of everything else! Each camp and area Rose selected for our safari was different in terms of the vibe of the camp and the scenery/game viewing which we appreciated.
The camps were all great as were the game viewing and activities. We particularly LOVED Puku Ridge. It is beyond words. Everyone from the hosts to the housekeeping is so welcoming, the food was on-par with some of the Michelin restaurants we’ve been to, and our guide Andrew was even better. We can’t speak highly enough of him (and a lot of his family who we were lucky enough to meet), and hope to either return to Puku or have him guide us on a private safari elsewhere.
Canoeing at Sausage Tree was also a highlight of the trip. It is so unique, and thrilling, to view the animals from the water in a tiny canoe. We can't leave out Chindeni Bush Camp, which was a true place to disconnect from the world having no wi-fi, and more basic, albeit still luxurious accommodations. We can't wait for our next safari with The Luxury Safari Company. Thanks Rose + team!
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AWESOME!
This safari, and specially the attention of Rose (the operator), Peter (the driver/guide) ad Tito at the camp totally exceeded my expectations. Fully recommend them. What a wonderful experience. It is a memory that I will keep forever in my heart!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable with some small buts!
We (couple of two) did a 6-day budget tour through Kenya including Massai Mara, Nakuro and Amboseli and as everybody says here, the places are simply amazing and soooo worth a visit. But I'd rather focus on the agency and overall organizeational aspects here.
PROs:
+ agent Robert helped us book train tickets between Nairobi and Mombasa
+ overall the tour was without any problems and everything worked as planned
+ our guide (Simon) was amazing and super helpful with absolutely everything. He really made sure we get the best experience during our 6 days. Even when there was a minor issue with the car, he went on and fixed it himself. Felt safe all the way in the crazy Kenyan traffic.
CONs:
- We were told we could pay in EUR OR KES, which was true, but on location it turned out there would be two conversions of EUR over KES to USD, which would have increased the price by nearly 10 %. Even the payment in local KES then included a small upmark. This was in no way communicated transparently from the start and for sure left a bad first impression.
- The tour was advertized as max. 6 people in a car. For the first two days of the tour, we were 8 pax in our car though, which meant one person had to sit in the front and couldn't enjoy the open roof view.
- For our last stay in Amboseli, our accommodation was changed without us being able to find out if it was an up- or downgrade, but pictures showed that our replacement room at the new camp was rather worse off (the camp itself was great however). After our guide asked us what we think about the new place and we expressed our concerns, we were offered a better room for the second night without us explicitly requesting it, which was far better and more spacious and left us satisfied (thanks again Simon!).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great impression
Everything about the safari was absolutely amazing
It was well organized and the activities (game drive,nature walk, boat Cruise,coffee harvesting ) were absolutely wonderful. Musa and Yona our guides were more of fun and fantastic,Very helpful and Friendly. Wonderful Experience!!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top tier
It was a fantastic experience! Our guide Joffrey was very kind and always ready to satisfy our needs and requests during all 3 days of safari, and he also speaks Italian perfectly.
The lodge where we’ve stayed is super: clean, relaxing, and the staff is super kind and friendly. A really top experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Safari Operator.
Recently came back from a fantastic safari touring around northern Tanzania. Everything was organised superbly and the accommodation was excellent throughout.
Couldn't recommend this company highly enough and wouldn't hesitate to go with them again.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, safe, experienced, funny, well-organized and had a lot of knowledge of the area.
We ended up at Suricata Safari because it was listed as number 1. We did the 4 day Safari. We stayed in the hotels. We have been on the road for 4 days with tour guide Cylus. Great guide who knew all about the area. Safety was his number one priority. He drove concentrated and active through the parks. He created a cozy and educational atmosphere in the car. I myself went away with my father and 18 year old brother. We enjoyed a lot. We have seen the Big 5 and many more other animals. This is partly because The guide (Cylus) knew exactly where he had to be and could spot an animal from far distances. After the morning program we were served freshly made lunch every day. Nutritious, diverse and more than enough. The evening meal was also excellent. There was cooled water in the car during the whole trip and after drinking a lot of this, toilet breaks were regularly scheduled. The stay was very impressive in every location. The staff was very attentive and nice. They treated us very well and always had a smile on their face. In addition, I also had the impression that they themselves were well taken care of and that they enjoyed their job. In addition, you can hear the wildlife walking around your tent/lodge, which is an experience in itself. Suricata Safari is rated as number 1 and my expectations were really far exceeded. At first we almost wanted to choose another company, but we are so glad we went for Suricata Safari. Recommended for children young and old (I am 20 myself) and also for other ages. Everyone is very respectful, but also super nice. The three of us had a very special time.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata Safaris - the best and safest way to see the BIG 5
I went on a safari with my 2 sons of 19 and 20. Silas was our guide. He was amazing. His knowledge of the national parks, the animals and nature was next to nothing and - very important - he is a very safe and cautious driver. We have had great lunches at wonderful places and the hotels were breathtaking. The group was perfectly put together and after 4 days we parted as friends. AND, we saw the big five! That's what you need a good guide for, too. Highly recommended. Choose wisely.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
We only had a few days in Kenya and wanted to squeeze in a safari. I reviewed several companies but I selected Africa Starpal Safaris because right after submitting the request I received a WhatsApp message from Paul. I was nervous about getting a legitimate booking so it really helped that Pual reached out quickly. He continued to help us select the best tour for our group (Amboseli) and followed up with us via WhatsApp throughout the process (even at odd hours). On the morning of our tour, Paul showed up with our guide in a very nice Toyota Landcruiser. We had a great experience! Our guide had years of experience and helped us make the most of our safari!