LU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very Good tour with Saunterland
We just finished a 11 day tour with Saunterland in kenya and Tanzania. Thé tour was Very Nice and Very well organised by MrJohn whom I was in contact Since January 2026. The drivers Mr John in Kenya and Saba in Tanzania were were Nice and drove safely. We saw Nairobi NP naukuru NP Amboseli tangarire and serengueti. We finished our tour in Arusha airport. Thé hotels sélected were also Very Nice . Thx once again to Saunterland for this trip and unforgetable memories.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King Did a Great Job!
Lion King did a great job with our safari for our honeymoon! They were able to meet all of our planning needs and helped us make changes as problems popped up with our flights. They were super responsive to questions during the planning phase and sent us off with a clear set of guidelines on what to expect. The accommodations they booked for us were great and they were able to get the hotels to add sweet, little touches for our honeymoon (including the custom wine labels in the jeep). The jeep was well kept and as comfortable for the ride as possible given the state of the roads.
The best part of our safari though was our guide Suleiman. He was a rockstar. We were so fortunate to have gotten him for 5 days. He set expectations for each day on what to expect/travel logistics, communicated clearly, was extremely knowledgable about the area/animals, knew all the other guides, and was just an overall great dude. He was able to show us all of the animals we wanted to see multiple times across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti. Definitely request him if you're booking with Lion King Adventures.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari, Incredible Wildlife, and the Best Guide!
We booked a safari with Suricata Safaris in July 2026, and it was absolutely amazing—truly one of the best trips we have ever taken! Our guide, Ecky, made the experience even more memorable. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and had the best personality. We laughed so much throughout the trip, and Ecky was a huge part of what made it so special.
There were 11 people in our group, and Suricata provided two jeeps. We were fortunate enough to have Ecky as our guide. Ennis, who drove the other jeep, was wonderful as well. We didn’t spend as much time with him, but he was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
All of our accommodations were wonderful. The only small issue was that the beds were a little firm for our liking. However, that certainly would not stop me from booking with Suricata again. I would simply bring a mattress topper to make the beds a little softer.
We saw the Big Five and experienced so much of the Serengeti. We booked a seven-day safari, but looking back, I wish we had booked a longer trip. Seven days went by far too quickly, and we didn’t have enough time to fully enjoy some of the beautiful lodges and everything they had to offer. If you have the time, I would definitely recommend booking longer than seven days.
One of the absolute highlights of our trip was taking a hot-air balloon ride over the Serengeti. It was probably one of my favorite excursions I have ever done—and I have traveled to more than 30 countries! The balloon stayed at a relatively low altitude, which gave us incredible views of the animals and the landscape below. After the flight, we were treated to a wonderful breakfast. It was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end.
A few people in our group also did a 10-mile hike near Mount Kilimanjaro. The scenery was beautiful, but we made the mistake of doing it the day after arriving. It involved a long drive from Arusha to Kilimanjaro, the hike itself, and then another long drive to our lodge near the Serengeti. It made for an extremely long and exhausting day. If seeing Mount Kilimanjaro is part of your plans, I would strongly recommend arriving a couple of days earlier so you have more time to relax and adjust before doing the hike.
Overall, I highly recommend booking the luxury safari through Suricata Safaris. The entire experience was incredible, and I would absolutely book with them again. And if you’re lucky enough to get Ecky as your guide, you’re in for an amazing time filled with incredible wildlife, unforgettable experiences, and plenty of laughter!
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari trip
Very grateful to Lizzy for arranging an amazing 10 days safari trip for me. She was very helpful and responsed to my questions promptly. Also, the tour guide/driver Muse in Kenya was so good and knowledgeable that made my trip memorable. We had a wonderful group and enjoyed each other's company.
CN
With landscapes in eyes and passion in heart, we pave the way for travelers toward distant horizons.
This is a very good travel agency. Our guide for this safari was Julius Gikonyo (Ju Li). Ju Li is warm‑hearted, honest and very patient. He made our safari trip an unforgettable and wonderful experience. We highly recommend him. We highly recommend this travel agency.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Peter
I had a fantastic experience with Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris. The whole trip was well organised, and communication was clear and reliable from the beginning.
A special thanks to our driver and guide, Peter Kapino. He was friendly, professional, patient and very knowledgeable about the wildlife. He always did his best to help us find animals and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. His driving also made the whole journey feel safe and comfortable.
The safari itself was amazing, and everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. Overall, the service was excellent and very good value for money. I would definitely recommend Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris, especially Peter, to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 4 nights at Masai Mara
Loved every moment from start to finish, our guide Issack was really hands on and experienced. Looking forward to come back
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Dream
I had a wonderful time. Can recommend Zambezi Quest and Brighton to everyone. It was all very professionally planned. Hotels were nice. We had Gerry as our Tourguide. He was great. He was always on time and made sure that we are happy. He is very knowledgeable. Had trouble with my luggage, which did not arrive and they made sure, that my vacation will go smoothly. They finally got it. They make sure that you are happy with everything. Would go with this company again. Thank you Brighton. Gerry and Prince.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It felt like meeting Rafiki from Simba in person.
Our trip to Tanzania with Makisala Safaris was such an amazing experience from start to finish. James, our guide, was fantastic and made the safari even more special with his knowledge, patience, and great sense of humor. Everything was well organized, and we always felt taken care of throughout the trip. We would definitely recommend Makisala to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Great Guide Makes All the Difference
This will be a practical review about the tour's logisitic. I will not speak about the experience because we all know that animals are amazing.
Tour Guide Review – Alan
Alan is a real asset to the company and, in my experience, was a key part of what made the tour so enjoyable and memorable.
While many tour operators offer similar itineraries, it is the guide who can truly make the difference. Fortunately, Alan is an exceptionally competent and personable guide. He manages expectations extremely well, keeping you informed about what to expect each day so that you are never left feeling unsure.
Alan consistently went above and beyond to check in with me and make sure everything was okay. He genuinely cared about whether I was enjoying myself and did everything he could to ensure I had the best possible experience.
What particularly stood out was that Alan understands the bigger picture. He isn't simply taking tourists from one activity to another; he understands the importance of showcasing Uganda in a way that creates a lasting and positive impression. His knowledge, professionalism and genuine care make a significant difference.
My experience with Alan was so positive that I am now seriously considering booking the Rwanda tour offered by the operator — as long as Alan is my guide!
I would highly recommend Alan and believe he is a tremendous asset to the company.
The Tour review:
1. Communication prior to tour- email communication has generally been quick, and questions were answered in a timely manner.
2. Hotel pick up- hotel pick up was at 7am, Alan had arived at 6:40am, and waited for me to finish breakfast, somehow i took too long and he patientaly waited an hour for nearly me (30 mins after the scheduled time), for me to finish eating and packing
3. Drive from Kampala to Bwindi
I would like to give my 100% appreciation and thanks to Alan for how he handled the journey from Kampala to Bwindi.
Our drive happened to coincide with Uganda’s National Cleaning Day, which takes place on the last Saturday of the month between 7:00am and 10:00am. During this period, vehicles are generally not permitted on the roads, with certain exemptions, including tourists. As this was a relatively new rule for local residents, there were numerous checkpoints along the route, and Alan had to repeatedly explain to the authorities that we were exempt because we were tourists.
We encountered two particularly challenging checkpoints, where we were held on the road for approximately an hour. Throughout this situation, Alan remained calm, professional and determined to resolve the issue. He made phone calls to the relevant governing bodies to clarify the exemption and did everything within his power to get us safely on our way. When the authorities asked him to help with the road cleaning, he even got involved and helped them.
What impressed me most was that, throughout the entire hour, Alan remained conscious of my wellbeing and made sure I was safe and comfortable. Although I personally never felt that my safety was at risk, I can appreciate that a situation like this could be extremely concerning or nerve-wracking for another tourist, particularly if they were unfamiliar with the country or the local regulations.
Alan handled the situation exceptionally well. His ability to remain composed under pressure, communicate effectively with the authorities, and continue to look after his passenger demonstrated a level of professionalism and care that I greatly appreciated.
As the drive is about 10 hours, Alan ensured i was comfortable , you can tell he was very attentive, as i didn't want to recline the seat backwards..but he wanted to make sure my neck wouldn't be jolted too much on the drive, and kept checking in as i was dozing offf.
4. Arrive at Bweza Gorrilla lodge- on arrival its pretty late, and you order your dinner and eating time. You will be eating with your guide. Lodge has wifi in common areas, no data or wifi in the room. Shower water a bit weak but not undoable. Note the walk up is qute a steep hill. Here explanation is provided on what to expect for the next day Gorilla checking. Alan checked in on how much i think i could trek, so the following day, he could speak to the trekking team to get the level of ease.
Here Alan also gives the option whereby after thr trek to head straight to the next location (as its a 5hr drive) or whether to go back to the ldge and then head. Note you will need to check out in the morning.
5. Gorilla trek day & drive to Enshama lodge - Was about 15 min drive to the trek location, which is great. You do your trek, all guides wait for their clients, once complete you can head off to Enshama lodge. During the drive there we stopped at a national park to have our packed lunch from Bweza gorilla lodge. Nice view.. We encountered a child who had asked for money, and Alan being the great guy he is offered his own lunch to the child.
6. Arrrival at Enshama lodge- again arrival is pretty late, you are asked what you want for dinner and when. NOTE, due to the location being with the wildlife, when it gets dark, you need to be escorted to and from your lodge to the main common area. Here Alan explained how the day will go
7. Chimpanzee trekking, Kazinga cruise & game drive - Note, you do the chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Game reserve NOT Kibale National Park. After completion, you get a certifcate, i would recommend getting the walking stick, as there are some very steep climbs and downward hills. No porters are available, so pack lights, it's a very short trek. You then head back to the lodge for lunch and rest until the cruise.
Kazinga cruise, you get on a small ish boat, which is good because it means the boat can go faster to reach animals. compared to larger boats.
Game drive- this happens straight after the cruise - standard game drive.
8. Early morning game drive- pack up all your suitcases, as you'll be heading back to the city after the game drive. Alan has such as good eye for animals with the ability to spot things fro VERY far away.
9. Drive back to city- As mentioned its about a 10hr drive back to Kampala, you stop at the equator, and heading back. There will be a lunch stop. Please ensure to tip generously to your guide.