US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very educational
Part tour guide part professor, Benson was great at quizzing me on what I learned during my time in Africa from what a group of zebras are called ( dazzle ) to how to identify leopards
US
The best of the best
Summarizing my review below: the best safari company and the coolest thing we’ve ever done.
BOOKING
We found Mazingira using the Safari Booking website. Jacob quickly responded with a suggested itinerary. We worked together to come up with an itinerary that was within our budget and lodges that were at our comfort level.
PAYMENT
Paying for the safari was the only area that I felt uncomfortable with - sending payment via an overseas bank to a foreign company felt risky. However, everything went through and in the end I didn’t have anything to worry about.
SAFARI
A) Guide - Our guide was Leonard (Leo) and we couldn’t recommend him enough. He was always early, had everything ready for us every day and made us feel extremely welcome to his country. He knew every animal and always gave us fun facts about them. He was a safe driver as well and always made us feel safe. One of my favorite parts of our trip was Leo start off the day with a quick summary of what we were about to do and see and where we were headed. He felt like family by the end of the trip. Ask for Leo!
B) Animals - we were lucky to see the big 5, thanks in part of Leo’s experience. If he hadn’t listened to the radio and didn’t have a quick reaction, we would’ve missed the rhino on our last day. Leo knew how to navigate the car close enough to the animals so we could see them clearly and get some great photos.
C) Lodging - each lodge we stayed at offered something unique. The staff at all places we stayed were welcoming and the food, for the most part, was really good. We were on our honeymoon and Jacob had called ahead to the lodges and most had done something special for us (decorated the room, special dessert, welcome gift, etc). Splurge on the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge if you can - the location can’t be beat.
Hands down the best experience of our lives. We highly recommend and if anyone is hesitant, feel free to reach out. I can’t say enough good things about this company, our guide Leo, Jacob or Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgable friendly guide who goes the extra mile
When we were looking for guides for Kilimangjiro, we were looking for an affordable experience with a tour guide who had led many trips. We went up the mountain with Larazo who kept us at a reasonable pace. On the way up, he was able to answer a lot of our questions from local fauna, the swahili language, tanzania, and more. He was friendly and open to chatting when we were curious but also mindful. There were a few occasions where he went the extra mile like helping us carry items, finding an extra hiking pole, letting me borrow his wifi to tether.
I felt very safe and Lazaro told us things to take pre-caution of. We didn't have any communications issues with money and when comparing to other services, I felt that the cost was definitely reasonable compared to other options. If I were to have other friends go on a trip here, I'd definitely refer Lazaro as a guide!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical and unmatched thanks to Weru
It was an incredible experience. Absolutely nothing could had been better than how it was. All the places, the hotels and the people were absolutely beautiful and amazing. I would never change anything from our trip, and it would not had been the same with any other guide who wasn’t Weru. He was such an amazing tour guide, he was always smiling, very hard working, grateful, making us keep the interest and such a cultivated person. I would recommend Weru to the max!!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best price quality safari
It was an amazing and wonderful experience.
- Customer Service¨: They were very helpful and they answered quickly to my questions (and I asked too much!). When we arrived the first day we had to change the order of our itinerary because another person who join us had a problem. But anyway, we still have done the same that we plan :)
- Our Guide: Edward was our guide and he is amazing! he was explaining to us the whole time, he knows a lot about flora and fauna and he is really funny. Also, his English is perfect and he helped us with everything. I already miss him!
- Safari: A-M-A-Z-I-G. I chose 7 days of safari and I was more than happy. We saw the big 5 and more animals. it was much better than expected. I don't have enough words to describe it.
- Accommodation: We stayed in 2 hotels and 2 camps. About the camps, the tents were really beautiful, clean and big! I really liked them. Furthermore, the staff who work in both camps were warm and friendly. I spent a lot of time talking with them and they teach us a lot!
The hotels were fine, clean and comfortable. I chose a budget safari and it was better than I thought.
I highly recommend Karibu Safari and Edward. We enjoyed ourselves a lot and it was one of the most beautiful experiences in my life.
ASANTE SANA
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari with African Big Cats Safaris
All was perfect. Our guide was so nice and professional, we saw so many animals, it was perfect. Our cooker was so nice too. The two guys were very nice and take care of our group (we were 4 friends).
Justice helped us to organize the trip and the programme was respected.
Go with this agency, it was so great
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Africa
This was my first safari. I decided to travel to Kenya with my family to have a new experience in the nature. We love traveling around the world and this pandemic year we thought that Africa would be the best election to feel free and safe.
We didn't fail because the trip was much more interesting than expected. We enjoyed animals, people, views, culture and everthing thanks to our wonderful guide Weru!!! He taught us all about animals and people of this wonderful country.
He is smart, kind and very patient despite our delays. Always ready at any time to give the best to us.
He speaks a very good Spanish and he always gave us the explanations needed and answered every question related to safari, culture, politics, religion and everything that you could imagine.
I deeply recommend him as the best safari guide in Africa!!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and service!
Communication was great. We always got very quick and helpful responses. The tour was organized very well and absolutely met our needs as a family. We really enjoyed our time with our guide Joe who did a great job. Absolut recommendation!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
It was a just amazing organized Safari! Everything was nice. To much food :-) but always delicious taste. Even the Silver Class accommodations was luxury huts/rooms/tents with comfort beds.
Just a fantastic 6 days/5 nights Safari trip what we never will forget!
Thanks to our competent & sympathetic Guide Joshua! He showed us so many beautiful animals & spots!!!!!
Thanks to the office (Julia) for organize this incredible Safari trip!
Hakuna matata
Big up
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip through Uganda
Traveling with Laba Africa was a great experience!
We saw amazing landscapes and animals in different national parks and spent the nights in beautiful lodges. The guides were extemely nice and fun to be around.
Especially the planning of our trip was amazing. We had some special requests because I wanted to visit some friends in between our Safari tours. That was no problem and got nicely included in our plan for the trip. Whatever we requested was made possible!
I can only recommend traveling with Laba Africa. We will definitely return!
