DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Antony accompanied us on our 5-day safari—including 2 days in the Serengeti, 2 days in the Ngorongoro Crater, and 1 day in Tarangire—and he did a fantastic job.
You could tell immediately that he genuinely loves what he does. He brings over 10 years of experience as a safari driver, and that routine showed in every situation: he knew exactly where to find the wildlife, stayed completely calm, and made sure we got to see the best spots across all three parks. We jokingly called him Mister Sunshine because he has such a positive vibe and went out of his way to make sure all our wishes were met.
Aside from speaking decent German, he is also completely fluent in English, which made communication completely seamless throughout the entire trip.
Anyone looking for an experienced, relaxed, and dedicated guide will be in the best hands with Antony. Thanks for the great time!
MT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari we had
We had an amazing safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Suricata. Our guide, Anton, was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and always determined to give us the best possible view. Thanks to his effort, we saw every animal we had hoped to see. Anton made us feel comfortable through all the tour. We highly recommend Anton and Suricata!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very flexible and considerate of your requirements
We booked our safari through Akondo Adventures for our honeymoon. From the very beginning they were very flexible in accomodating our trip requirements and accomodations, we were after. Communication was prompt and they were flexible with phone calls, noting the time difference.
Some of the hotels which were booked for us were absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views and the tent escape we had in Serengeti definitely felt like being immersed in nature.
Unfortunely on the trip we fell unwell, however Akondo Adventures adjusted our itinerary and managed accomodations for us on a very last minute basis and we are so grateful for Tassiana and Boris for being so helpful and considerate.
Our safari driver Julius, was incredibly kind, thoughtful and very knowledgeable about the geography and animals.
We would definitely recommend booking through Akondo Adventures!
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, reliable and caring agency that made my Tanzanian dreams come true.
A dream come true with top-notch service – I highly recommend Toilo!
If you are looking for a reliable and transparent agency in Tanzania, Toilo Tpurs is the absolute best choice. Julius helped me organize my spontaneous decision – a 4-day Safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and a 3-day Mt. Meru trek. Everything was arranged very efficiently and at an excellent price-to-quality ratio. Julius was an incredible support, handling all airport and hotel transfers. Whenever I needed anything, he replied instantly. I felt completely safe and treated like royalty throughout the entire trip.
4-Day Safari:
The organization was seamless. The campsites were clean, and the tents were spacious and comfortable (equipped with mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows), always set up for us in advance. The multi-course dinners prepared by the chefs were delicious, and our group was wonderfully surprised by a bottle of wine every evening. Our first guide in Tarangire, Boniface, was absolutely amazing, funny, and highly knowledgeable about the wildlife and biodiversity. He was also very attentive, offering to take unforgettable photos of me at the best scenic spots. I highly recommend Boniface! Although the guide for the next three days was less proactive, the drivers communicated excellently via radio, and we successfully managed to see the entire Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino)!
3-Day Mt. Meru Trek:
Before the trek, Julius arranged a thorough briefing with experienced guides. In the morning, they checked my gear and kindly lent me what I was missing (a sleeping bag, a special water bottle, and even extra warm pants). My personal guide, Oty, was fantastic and caring. Every morning and evening, he brought me warm water to wash up and regularly checked my blood oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter to ensure I was well-acclimatized. We reached the summit as the first ones in our group at 5 AM! Waiting for an hour in the freezing cold for the breathtaking sunrise overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro was absolutely worth it.
A massive thank you to Julius for making my dreams come true and taking care of me from arrival to departure. If you want a worry-free Tanzanian adventure, choose Toilo Tours!
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Sylvie,
Czech Republic
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sedrak’s expert planning of every meticulous detail made our family safari one of a kind.
The tour Sedrak planned for our family was second to none. He thought of every detail to make our family safari unforgettable. He was available for questions that arose throughout our trip. We loved the progression of our journey from Nairobi to Masa Mara and the exceptional hotels we stayed at along the way. The game drives were excellent. A fabulous trip from start to finish.
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and welcoming
We had a 3 day safari with Balu Travel, our tour guides were Jonathan and Jackson, they were both amazing. Jonathan was very knowledgable about the animals we saw, told us a lot about everything we saw, one note worthy mention was that giraffes do not emit any noise and communicate via eye sight. He also engaged in conversations with us and was very passionate about his culture and teaching us about what is means to be a Masaai man, and how they see the world. He was also very curious about our culture and really enjoyed learning about us. Jackson was the driver during the safari, he was always on point with spotting the wild animals and helping us see them, positioning the vehicle so we can have the beat view, and never rushing us so we can enjoy the moment. A noteworthy moment was that for our second day safari Jackson wore traditional Masaai attire which added a very nice atmosphere to our safari, he was as well very enthusiastic about sharing his culture and learning about us. All in all, he safari was amazing, I honestly think we got the best tour guides in the industry, their friendliness and professionalism allowed us to not only see all the animals we wanted, but also learn so much about their culture and customs. Thank you very much, I recommend this company for really good value for money and amazing tour guides.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
they made our experience very relaxed and enjoyable
They always kept in touch and were at our service 24/7 if we needed anything. It was an amazing experience that i will never forget
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari from Start to Finish
We had such an amazing safari and honestly, everything was perfect! We saw so many animals and had a really great time.
Our guide and driver were honestly the nicest people and made the whole experience even better. They were so friendly, welcoming and always made sure we were okay and had everything we needed. They were always on time, really attentive and we felt safe with them the whole time. You could tell that they really cared about us having a good experience. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting things about the animals.
Everything went exactly as planned and the organisation was really good. The food was great, the hotel was nice and everyone there was super friendly and welcoming as well.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and driver and would definitely recommend this safari! Thank you so much for everything!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 8-Day Private Kenya Wildlife Safari with an Outstanding Team
I just returned from an incredible 8-day private tour of Kenya with Green Places Adventures, visiting Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Going into this, I picked them without any prior references and didn't know quite what to expect, but I got extremely lucky—these guys are awesome!
From the start, my initial interactions with Elijah were excellent. He met me on both my first and last days and was extremely friendly, professional, attentive, and very easy to work with.
My tour guide, Jaktone, was exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced. He always managed to have me in the right spots at the right times, and thanks to his expertise in positioning the vehicle, I captured beautiful sunrise and sunset photos.
Accommodations & Advice:
I stayed at the Sopa lodges in Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli. Overall, they were all comfortable with excellent food and impeccable, friendly service from the staff. Sopa Nakuru stood out as an awesome, newer property with amazing views of the lake.
My only specific recommendation is to consider a different property in Masai Mara. While Sopa Lodge Mara was clean, comfortable, and did the job, the rooms and bathrooms felt very old and tired. If possible, I'd also recommend picking a property inside the park.
That said, if you are doing all-day game drives, accommodation priority really depends on your travel style:
Packed Itinerary: If you are out on full-day drives, you come back late and tired, eat dinner, shower, sleep, and repeat. In that case, spending top dollar on luxury lodging isn't necessary because you won't be at the property long enough to enjoy it. Sopa Lodges were more than adequate for this.
Relaxed Pace: If you prefer building in downtime—like doing only a morning or evening drive and spending half the day relaxing at the resort—then investing more in your accommodation makes sense.
I was there primarily for the wildlife, and Green Places Adventures delivered a seamless, top-notch experience. I highly recommend them!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari with Suricata Safaris & Damian was just amazing and we will never forget these four days!
We had the best time of our lives! Damian was the best tour guide we could have asked for. The organisation was amazing, the food was delicious, the service excellent and the lodges was great. A special highlight of the trip was the Suricata Boma Lodge. The safari tour was so awesome! We saw the Big 5 in just 4 days! Damian was lovely and created a lot of special moments with the animals during the tour. We highly recommend Suricata Safaris if you're looking for a great safari with very nice people and want to have an unforgettable experience.