CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Hospitable and attentive company that you can rely on
Reliable company if you are considering going on safari in Tanzania. The local guides and drivers are knowledgeable and stay energetic thoughout the trip. At the end you could become good friends. The leaders and everyone in the company try and collaborate well and provide valuable advice on tour destinations. Overall we had an amazing time with Serengeti Clarity. They really care about every guest and want to make them feel at home.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent ✨
Kilimandjaro + 10 days of safari ! A magic and amazing trip with Erastus and his team. The whole organization team did everything possible to be sure we went up to the top of Kili & that we could enjoy seeing the maximum of animals, always having also a great time around, eating super well and having fun !
They are all very nice, attentive, professional and also very qualified about animals and Tanzania.
i strongly recommend Mafie Adventure, they are great and local!
Hakuna matata - Asante sana
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bespoke travel planning, great guides, reliable vehicles and the experience of a lifetime.
Peace of mind. That is just one of the priceless things (memories, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, irrepressible lasting joy, etc.) that you'll get from Sunworld. I knew I was in excellent hands with Carolyn as soon as we began planning our trip. She really listened to what I had in mind for our little family of 2 adults and a tween, and she never tried to upsell me, even kindly explaining places where I might save some money and other places that were worth a splurge. This is bespoke travel planning to the umpteenth degree, and it was still less expensive than its competitors by a long-shot. Plus I loved the fact that it's headquartered in Nairobi. That way, if anything goes awry (which it never did), they are right there! Carolyn was endlessly patient about all my questions as a first-time traveler to Africa. (Can I drink the water on safari? No. Will my bags be safe if I leave them with you? Yes.)
The trip itself exceeded our wildest expectations. The vehicles are awesome -- comfortable, reliable, rugged -- and standing up in the cruiser as it confidently made its way over water/land was our tween's favorite part of the trip.
Which brings me to our awesome, English-speaking guide, Felix. He is one of the best-natured people I've ever met (mambo, Felix!), and one of the most knowledgeable when it comes to African flora and fauna. He has a young family himself, so he was particularly sensitive to the needs of our kiddo. We loved him (and James, who was our incredible guide in Masai Mara) so much that they are family now, and we can't wait to see them again.
Sunworld, our gratitude is as boundless as the Kenyan skies. Thank you for a trip beyond our wildest imaginations. We felt that Nairobi is actually safer than most Americans realize, but that being said, from the second we met our guide until the day he dropped us off, I never worried ONCE about our safety and security, which is saying something when you're within striking distance of a huge lion. If you are considering a safari, please reach out to Sunworld -- I promise you won't regret it.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
Extreme wilderness Adventures put together a phenomenal tour for our group of friends from my MBA class. My BEST TRIP, hands down, weaving culture, adventure, outdoors, and dinner parties. The guides were phenomenal, knowledgeable and friendly. The jeeps were in top condition. We were lucky to see all Big 5, rare animals such as white rhinos. We witnessed varied aspects of wildlife culture from mating, to zebras’ dust baths, and lioness hunting only for the little ones to mess it up. The first accommodation was a bit rudimentary (but clean); however, the tour quickly escalated and exceeded our expectations bringing us to exotic paradise like lodges in the middle of the wilderness and the more renowned five star resorts in the isles. They accommodated special diets with brio (e.g.: dairy free, piscatorial, nuts allergy and even vegan). One thing I would change is to take the small plane instead of the ferry between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, unless you are an experienced sailor (sea sickness was intense and it was total chaos in the ferry which was swinging left and right ). If you choose to take the ferry brace yourself for a local crowded local experience when you disembark, I like a good adventure, so I did not mind, we were actually happy, but if you haven’t travelled much to Africa before, it might be a bit of a shock.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly
From pre-pickup to dropoff at the end of day, the staff was very communicative and reassuring. I knew what to expect, what to bring, and where to be for travel from my hotel to the park. The tour of the park was the right blend of interesting facts as well as time to take in the sights without distractions. The guide was knowledgeable about all aspects of the park and the animals, and gave good insight which added to the experience. Lunch was tasty and a good amount of food. We saw so many wonderful animals and got work with the driver to maximize our time without feeling rushed
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply more than we could ever have ever expected!
From day one, to the final drop off at the airport, our safari experience went smoothly and seamlessly. There was never any pressure felt in communicating with Lion King Adventures. Our correspondences and questions throughout setting up our safari and booking procedures were were always helpful and timely answered. Once arriving at the airport we were cheerfully picked up and driven to our lodging for the evening. Our Lion King Adventures guide and driver for the next 9 days was Salahe. What a knowledgeable, kind and good humoured fellow. We always felt safe as we drove through the many National Parks. The safari lodges and tented camps and were all exceptional as was the food. Everyday was an adventure with amazing landscapes, incredibly beautiful wildlife that was often peaceful but at times raw and savage. Top value for the money! Truly our trip of a lifetime, made possible by Lion King Adventures.
US
Totally worth it
We went on a 3-week trip to 4 different countries in Africa and this was by far the best part of our trip. Our tour guide, Jaco, was amazing. He was obviously so passionate about the animals and the environment and he made everything so exciting for us and was full of information.
We did the Panorama Route, which was gorgeous, I'm so glad we did it, but we did get really lucky with weather the entire time. We also got crazy lucky with animal viewings so I'm very grateful for that (not that the companies can control that), but Jaco was determined to get us some good views on our way out of the park and we got a truly spectacular experience surrounded by elephants.
I would 1000% recommend this, I would do it again, I've told all my friends and family to go, it was so worth it and then some.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing!
I had an amazing safari tour with my husband in July 2022 in Tanzania. Despite our flight being delayed for over an hour, it was not a problem at all as Justin was always available and reachable. Our driver, Salum, was fantastic! He accompanied us throughout the entire safari and was a wonderful person. When I urgently needed a hairbrush because I had forgotten mine, he even helped us find a store. The safari itself was truly unique, and we saw many incredible animals. We even encountered a herd of elephants crossing the road right in front of us. The guided tour through the forest was also breathtaking. There were waterfalls, springs where we swam, and scenic viewpoints. Visiting the Maasai people was an absolute highlight as we learned a lot and discovered many new things. After the safari, Salum brought us back to Tanzania and even arranged the ferry tickets for us. We then continued our vacation in Zanzibar. Overall, the safari was a 10/10, and I would highly recommend it to everyone! It was a wonderful adventure!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Samson was knowledgeable of the area, had great connections to amazing people. He’s amazing
Without Samson as my groups tour guide we wouldn’t have had nearly as fun a time as we did. He was knowledgeable of the area. He had great local connections that allowed us to meet very interesting people. He’s also a good luck charm on the safaris as we were one of the only groups in the entire Ngorogoro to have seen rhinos the day we went. He set us up in top-notch hotels and safe areas and always made sure that we were taken care of in all our needs. Would 10 out of 10 recommend Samson, I don’t think we would have had the memories we do. If it weren’t for him. He’s a true professional in his industry and passionate about what he does, and it shows in his work.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime
This summer, we did an amazing trip with 30 of our friends. It was incredible! Mafie Adventure made sure that we traveled safely all the time. The knowledge of the guides was spot on. The guides were kind and joyful.
Thanks to Mafie Adventure for this unforgettable experience!