FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great guides that will take you too some mindblowing sightings!
We spent two weeks with Mafie Adventures' team, exploring the northen part of Tanzania and had a wonderful time. We saw some beautiful national parks, countless species of animals and unique landscapes. It was truly the safari experience we all dreamed about. The team that came with us (guides and cooks) was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. I would absolutly recommand Mafie Adventures for your next trip in Tanzania!
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind and professional.
Everything was really good organized, the flights, the meeting points, the lodge reservations. We were always connected with Bruno via WU, we could ask any question. They kept our big luggages at their office in Zanzibar so travelling was easy with a backpacks. We loved our guide, he knows everything about Tanzania, his personality is really positiv. The National Parks, the foods and the accomodations were perfect. We could'nt wish for better days. It was a dream! We saw the big five already on the 2. day and also exciting situations with lions and buffalos. We are so thankful for this lifetime experiance. Don't hesitate, book your safari now! We would do it again and again :)
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience with Uzuri Uganda Safaris
We had an amazing experience traveling through Uganda with Uzuri. Abdallah was very welcoming and helpful. He really tried his best and went above and beyond to show us all the beautiful animals this country has. And we did see everything from elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, pumbas, buffaloes, a leopard and even a python. We can also highly recommend the gorilla and the chimpanzee trekking. Abdallah is an excellent driver and provided us with water and snacks. The booked accomodations were far better than expected. All rooms/tents were huge with double bed, private bathroom (hot water in the shower) and mosquito nets and also very clean. The food was tasty and they always have an option if you don't like anything or have allergies. You also don't stay hungry as the portion sizes are huge. Also the staff is very friendly and helpful.
All in all our travel to Uganda exceeded our expections!
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just excellent !
I had the chance to do a Safari with Hyrax Safaris and all I can say is that it was the perfect tour company for the Safari. I really enjoyed my time . Best quality price ratio for a 2-3 days Safari.
Thanks Irene for all the help and Albert (best Safari driver).
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smoothly executed first time safari
Looking back at the 7 day tour,
- we got the opportunity to see the expected wildlife at all parks luckily with good weather.
- we are very satisfied with the quality, servi es, food, entertainment at all the accommodation options we got to experience.
- among the optional additional experiences we chose: 1. Bomas of Kenya was very good, the cultural show was extremely energetic & impressive talent! 2. Visit to Maasai village was an 'unique' experience, but sad about the still existing 'chosen' quality of life there.
- overall, we are very glad that everything worked out smoothly from pick up to drop off.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with an excellent operator
We had an amazing experience with Lion King Adventures and our guide Joseph.
All communication before the tour was excellent, very clear and helpful in planning our trip.
The tour itself was an amazing experience, amazing guide and accommodations. We always felt safe and Joseph made sure we have a good time and was very knowledgeable about the country, parks and wildlife.
We recommended our family and friends if the consider to do a safari to make sure to book it with Lion king adventures.
Thanks for an amazing experience
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It doesn’t get any better than Lion King Adventures.
There are not enough words to describe this safari, you have to experience it for yourself.
With over 1,000 tours companies, how do you know which one to choose? Months and months of research lead us to select Lion King Adventures. Then you need to decide which safari is right for you. We knew witnessing the Migration was number one on our list so we chose the 9-day safari. Then came time for the initial direct contact to begin. Edward, the tour company owner, was quick to respond and answered any and all questions. His communication from beginning to end was 100% and always very friendly and caring. There’s a lot of mixed information out there regarding visas, vaccines, etc. After Edward took care of our initial booking details, he handed us over to Rose. Amazing Rose! She either answered our questions or steered us in the right direction for correct information.
Now, the adventure began. We landed in Kilimanjaro where we were met by our driver. After a very long flight from the US and an hour drive to Arusha, we settled in to our first night at Ilboru Lodge. It was fun to sit at the little outside bar area and talk to others that just came off safari. They were full of stories!
The next morning we met our guide Yusuph that would be with us the remainder of our safari. We quickly loaded up our baggage and headed out to the bush. Beginning the very first day, we were in awe of what we were experiencing. One exciting day lead to another, even more special and jaw-dropping than the day before. We kept asking ourselves how it could possible get any better, but it did. Each morning we were met by Yusuph during breakfast. It was a great time to relax and get to know him. He also joined us at dinner and went over the next day itinerary. Lunches were always out in the bush, either under a tree with a spectacular view or a very nice picnic area with restrooms. Our lunches were delicious and we had plenty of beverages whether we felt like beer, wine, soda, or water.
We continued on every day to a new safari lodge or bush camp. Each location was different and so inviting. The friendliness and helpfulness of each and every place was overwhelming. We learned a little Swahili that Yusuph practiced with us while driving. It was fun to be able to greet our hosts and thank them in their native language.
When out on safari each day there were main roads (all dirt) that lead to lesser roads. They refer to these lesser roads as a game drive. We sometimes drove for hours without seeing another vehicle. We literally cannot express the number of animals we saw, and saw close up. Yusuph was a cautious and safe driver, all at the same time, spotting something we didn’t see the day before. The photos will tell the story of what we saw.
Finally, we witnessed two migrations. This was an incredible sight to behold and quite emotional as we’ve dreamed about this for so many years and now we were there! Sometimes you have to wait awhile to see if a herd is going to get up their nerve to cross the crocodile infested river. Once they start, it’s an unbelievable thing to watch. Yusuph was a pro at putting us right on a great view point so we could capture great video and photos.
We left with our hearts full, and a love for Africa that will be with us forever. If you’re thinking about going to Africa, don’t wait! Start here with Lion King Adventures where you’re guaranteed a most memorable experience.
Tips:
Bring an electricity plug adapter for Tanzania.
Malaria Pills; not for us. They actually made us very sick so we stopped taking them.
Bug spray to spray clothes and we found Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellant worked great for face and any exposed areas. 14-hour protection.
Bring face cloths.
Super thin lightweight pants and shirts that can be rinsed out and dried overnight.
Safari hat with chin strap.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Days Safari and Arusha City Tour
We booked the 5 days group camping safari tour and it was a great experience! Everything worked very well, the airport transfer, all meals and accommodation. Everything was very clean and the staff friendly. Our safari guide Frederic has an incredible knowledge about the animals and also the nature. We learned a lot from him.
After the safari we booked a city tour with Suricata Safari. Swaleh was very friendly and told us a lot about Arusha. We saw all the sights, had a good meal and visited a Maasai market. He also helped us with the bus tickets.
We were very positively surprised and would definitely book suricata safari again!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money
If you want to do a Safari in Nyerere National Park this is a great tour operator to consider. The accommodation is nice, you have a pool and the rooms are quite big with mosquito nets. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food portions at the restaurant are great. The driver (William) was excellent, he knew where all the animals were without the need for a radio. He was very skilled in finding them and we even saw a leopard (hard to see).
PK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solomon is a professional, calm, friendly, punctual and very knowledgeable person about animals.
The booking process with Jocky was very smooth after booking everything was as described. Solomon, our guide, was a very professional person always on time. He tried his best to show us wildlife as much as possible for that reason we were able to spot 4 out of 5 of the big five. He has really good knowledge about animals. Due to his calmness and friendliness it was fun to spend 5 days with him while doing game drives.