CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda safari with Ugandan friends!
Having done a few other safaris (Kenya, South Africa, India), my husband and I took the plunge and decided on a gorilla safari. It was between Uganda and Congo. We opted for Uganda as it was a bit less expensive. Well success! From the communication to the reliability of what was presented as a tour and what we experienced was bang on! No nonsense. A lot of information was provided to prepare for the trek (we opted for the intermediate one that took about 6 hours in all). We are in our sixties and still managed it. It was absolutely fabulous. We were not disappointed. The gorillas were right in front of us just chomping away in the bushes. I took a lady guide which helped me along since sometimes I had to literally step on just branches that had just been chopped because it was the only way to get to the gorillas. By the way, the gorillas are the highlight of the trip but we saw so many animals. Lions cheetahs hippos elephants giraffes and so many exotic birds to name a few. Thank you so much Jamie for sharing an unforgettable experience. Uganda hospitality will forever be in our hearts. Roberto and Danielle
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and safe operator
We chose Kihindo because they were the first to contact us and provided us a detailed travel plan and quote for the safari. Kihibdos quote was not the cheapest but also not the most expensive one we received, they offered us good price and very good communication at all times. Winnie did amazing job in organazing our tour in short notice!
We chose the 2 day, one night in Mikumi National Park, which proved to be very good value for money spent. We were transported to the park from Dar safely and in good time by our safari driver, William. The safari was an amazing experience, we got to see 16 lions, hundreds of seepras and impalas, many giraffes, elephants, hippos and much more.
Driver William was very professional and got us through some of the most difficult rain soaked muddy roads. William also provided us information on the animals we saw at the park and most importantly knew where to find the animals.
Overal the safari was the highlight of our 2,5 week stay in Tanzania and we are very happy to have chosen Kihindo Tours and Safaris.
- Jari & Laura from Finland
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari and Kilimanjaro experience!
We went climbed Kilimanjaro along the Machame route for 7 days with Kili Tanzanita Caminos. We also took a 4 day safari. Both experiences were amazing. Andrew was professional, responsive, and helped us prepare thoroughly. Our guides on Kilimanjaro were top notch and made the experience wonderful. The food exceeded all expectations! Our safari guide was likewise fantastic and fun to be with. Overall, this was one of the best experiences we've ever done. Can't recommend them enough!
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top company, Top people
Recently we returned from our Safari. Kanje grand tours was wonderful to deal with. Shafii was our guide and I can't imagine any one better than him. His knowledge and respect for the wildlife brought so much to our experience and first time in Africa. He also became our friend and we are still in contact with him. Would definitely go on safari with Shafii again!! Also, Innocent made all our arrangements and everything exceeded our expectations. Although he was in Tanzania we never had trouble communicating in a timely manner. One of the best adventures ever!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Goes above and beyond to meet the client's needs and establishes good and genuine relationships.
I was so satisfied with the support from when I first made contact. Tonight took the time on the phone yo understand what I wanted and it was great to co-design the trip together.
Communication including emails and transactions was easy amd seamless amd loved how I was introduced to the guide before the visit when they did a home visit.
Great care and loved that Toni sent a surprise gift with outer guide for the trip. It's the small things they do to make the client feel special.
Do give Maleng a try, you will absolutely love it
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Asante sana Mwita! Thanks for this unforgettable experience & showing us "the nature how it is!"
We just finished our safari, which was perfectly organised by Lion King Adventures. The whole programme was set up following our preferences by Maria (thanks a lot for your patience!), who responded quickly, was honest about possibilities and flexible with adaptations. On every day of our trip, we could feel how well everything was prepared, making us feel relaxed and having full head space for the beautiful nature and animals.
We are more than satisfied with the lodges and tents, all booked by Lion King. We were always received there by the staff with a smile, ten helping hands and the willingness to make our stay as comfortable as possible. It is because of this we felt so at home during our stays.
We had the pleasure of making this most wonderful safari trip with our guide Mwita. The man who recognised us at the airport earlier than we could trace our names on the welcome board, which - as later discovered - appeared quite symbolic for him and the course of our trip together: this guy sees everything before you could even suspect ‘that vague brown shape’ turning out to be an animal.
During our trip we have been feeling safe, comfortable and home all along the way with Mwita and on the road in our car Rafiki, of which he took care like a real home; cleaning and preparing it for the next game drive every evening. Programmes of the day were always clearly explained with a lot of room for questions. Mwita did his absolute best to take into account our wishes, combined with his knowledge and experience resulting in well fitting plans.
In regard to the safari, Mwita let us experience that a game drive is much more than driving around and taking pictures of beautiful animals. Being born and raised in Serengeti himself, he showed us ‘the nature how it is’. For us, this was one of the most impressive experiences we had during travelling, being confronted with the power as well as the vulnerability of the wild animals in our world, feeling thankful for what nature decided to show us.
Mwita showed not only treating the national parks, the animals, the car, us and other tourists with respect but also the other guides, in which we believe he was a role model to other guides.
Apart from being a true scanning and spotting master, well-explainer, walking encyclopaedia, perfect driver and car mechanic (really!), most of all Mwita is a very friendly warm-hearted man with love and passion for what he does, the nature and the animals. We cannot thank him enough for this unforgettable one of a kind experience, and hope to make another trip with Lion King and Mwita one day.
Serengeti shall never die.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Melanie Tomaselli
We’ve seen gorillas, that was great. The surrounding is also stunning!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Melanie Tomaselli
Beautiful park with very opened space. Saw tree climbing lions, as we wished. As well as another great animals. The hidden jungle forest in a crater with the chimpanzees was soo spectacular!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional organization that puts customer satisfaction first.
This safari was absolutely unforgettable. The ngorongoro crater was mind blowing! We got to meet the Maasai tribe and they showed us around their village. There are so many animals in the crater, and to see them all together in their natural habitat was a dream come true. You name it, we saw it there…zebras, lions, flamingos, wildebeests, warthogs, hippos, endless bird species, and more! In Tarangire we saw lions, giraffes, zebras, and so many elephants. Our guide, Matcha, was extremely good at spotting animals and very knowledgable. He was also a good time and great person, he made it fun. I would highly recommend this company for safaris and will come back again to do more of them myself. They make sure you are enjoying yourself and the safari. One of the staff members, Daniel, was always checking in with me and making sure I was happy with everything each step of the way, and made my trip that much better! This company cares and makes sure you have the best experience you can have. Highly recommend them and this safari! Can’t wait to come back and do another safari with them!
