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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everyone should do at least once in a lifetime
Our safari experience in Kenya was absolutely amazing and unforgettable! We were fortunate enough to witness all of the Big Five in the Maasai Mara, which made the experience truly special. A big thank you to our wonderful guide, Papa Johns, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and excellent at coordinating with other guides. He explained the wildlife, locations, and everything along the way so well, making the entire safari both enjoyable and informative.
Our visits to Lake Nakuru and Naivasha were equally wonderful, and both are must-visit destinations in Kenya. Overall, it was a fantastic travel experience filled with beautiful landscapes, incredible wildlife, and unforgettable memories.
I would highly recommend this trip to everyone. Visiting Kenya and experiencing its incredible wildlife and natural beauty is something everyone should do at least once in a lifetime!
TN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Journey
An Unforgettable Private Safari Experience with Kihindo Tours and Safaris! 🐘❤️
We booked our 3-day, 2-night private Mikumi safari with Kihindo Tours and Safaris as part of our honeymoon, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the transportation to the accommodation, the safari itself, and all the wonderful people we met along the way, everything made this journey very special.
🚗 A long journey made easy by an amazing team
Our journey started with a car transfer from Jambiani to Stone Town, followed by a ferry from Stone Town to Dar es Salaam, a train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, and finally a car transfer from Morogoro train station to Lilac Camp near Mikumi National Park.
On our return, we followed the same route in reverse: a car from Lilac Camp to Morogoro train station, a train to Dar es Salaam, a ferry back to Stone Town, and finally a car transfer to Nungwi.
It was quite a long and tiring journey because of the hours spent travelling, but it was absolutely worth it!
What impressed us most was how well everything was organized. At every stage, a member of Kihindo’s team was there to welcome us, guide us to the next stop, and help us with our luggage. We never felt lost or abandoned, even with all the different transfers. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and professional.
Our safari itself was private, which made the experience even more special. We could enjoy the game drive at our own pace, ask questions, and make the most of our time exploring the park together.
If you are considering the same route, I definitely recommend this company. However, if you prefer a shorter journey, you can also ask them about flying from Zanzibar to Mikumi, as I believe they can arrange this option too.
🌿 Lilac Camp: A beautiful welcome in the heart of nature
When we arrived at Lilac Camp, the staff welcomed us with a traditional song and a refreshing pineapple and ginger welcome drink. It was such a lovely surprise! I wish I had been ready to record that moment because it was beautiful.
After welcoming us, the team explained the camp rules and showed us to our room. The accommodation was amazing: you get the feeling of being right in the forest while enjoying the comfort of a modern hotel room, with air conditioning and a private shower.
A special thank-you to the Maasai team members who looked after our safety, especially whenever we walked between our room, the restaurant, and the safari vehicle. Their presence made us feel safe and well cared for.
🛖 A wonderful cultural experience in the Maasai village
In the evening, we visited a Maasai village, and it was a wonderful cultural experience. They dressed my husband and me in traditional Maasai clothing, showed us their dances, and even invited us to participate! We also learned about their daily lives, traditions, and way of living.
We discovered a small handmade shop featuring beautiful crafts made by local women.
My little tip for future visitors: Bring some cash if you’d like to purchase handmade souvenirs and support the local women. We didn’t bring any with us and genuinely regretted it!
Also, if you’d like to make the children happy, you can bring a small pack of candies or individually wrapped sweets to share with them. We saw another family doing this, and the children were so happy with this little gesture. It was such a sweet moment! 🍬❤️
The food at Lilac Camp was also good, and we really enjoyed our stay.
🦁 An incredible private safari in Mikumi National Park
Safari day was finally here, and we were so excited! We left the camp at around 6:30 a.m. and entered Mikumi National Park at approximately 7:30 a.m.
We were incredibly lucky to spot elephants, lions, and buffalo early in our game drive. Seeing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat was an amazing experience!
A huge thank-you to David, our guide, and Owen, our driver, who were both fantastic! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire safari enjoyable. David shared so much interesting information about the wildlife, while Owen made sure we had a great drive through the park.
During our game drive, we also saw monkeys, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs (Pumba!), crocodiles, stunning birds, hippos, zebras, and many more incredible animals.
After lunch, we even continued our game drive in the hope of spotting a leopard. Unfortunately, we weren’t lucky enough to find one, but that just gives us another reason to return one day!
Having a private tour made the experience feel even more personal and allowed us to enjoy this special adventure together as a couple.
🚆 The return journey: Professionalism from beginning to end
After our safari, we returned to camp, rested, and enjoyed dinner before our journey back the following morning.
We had breakfast at around 5:50 a.m. and left at approximately 6:20 a.m. Despite the long journey back to Zanzibar, everything was well organized.
At every stage, someone from Kihindo’s team was there to assist us and make sure we knew where to go.
A special thank-you to our driver who took us between Morogoro train station and Lilac Camp, both on the way there and on the return journey. He was so thoughtful and even bought us snacks for the road, which we really appreciated!
❤️ Final thoughts: Highly recommended!
Overall, we had an incredible experience with Kihindo Tours and Safaris. The organization, the friendly staff, the accommodation, the cultural visit, and our private safari made this a memorable part of our honeymoon.
The price was also very reasonable for everything included in our package and the number of transfers involved.
To everyone at Kihindo Tours and Safaris, Lilac Camp, and everyone who crossed our path and helped us along the way: thank you so much for making this journey so special. A special thank-you to David and Owen for making our safari such a wonderful experience.
Your kindness, professionalism, and hospitality will stay with us for a long time.
If you are thinking of booking with Kihindo, don’t hesitate. Based on our experience, we wholeheartedly recommend them!
Thank you for giving us memories that we will cherish forever. ❤️🐘🌿
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive
My husband and I booked our honeymoon through Akondo Adventures. Our trip was split into two halves - safari in mainland Tanzania, followed by a beach holiday in Zanzibar. Before and during our honeymoon, Tassiana (our point of contact at Akondo Adventures) was very responsive and accommodating. Knowing that it was our honeymoon, Tassiana arranged for some lovely additions to our trip - an personalised tyre cover at the back of the safari vehicle and room upgrades (which came with honeymoon treats). Our driver for the safari part of the trip was Mr Julius. He was approachable, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We are so grateful to him for just how spectacular our first experience of a safari was. We were able to see the big 5 and more and learn about Tanzanian culture. Whilst we enjoyed our stay in the different accommodations, Moyo Tented Camp Lodge (Serengeti, Tanzania) and Tembo Kiwengwa Resort (Zanzibar) stood out; with special thanks to Immanuel (Moyo Lodge) and Ibrahim (Tembo Kiwengwa). We will be recommending Akondo Adventures to others and are thankful for the hospitality shown to us by the people of Tanzania.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abdul is a very nice and funny man; he is a very good teacher when it comes to nature and animals.
All in all, a wonderful experience. It was extremely well-organized, with fast communication—everything was completely straightforward. The accommodations were lovely. The game drives with our guide were the highlight; he made every effort to show us everything nature has to offer, and we were truly rewarded. He also taught us a great deal about the natural world and the animals. A truly fantastic experience!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good - would recommend
We transferred from Jo’burg to Madikwe for Safari and back again.
Joseph met us at the airport and was waiting for us - he was very polite and professional. The transfer vehicle was very clean and plenty of room for 5 people plus luggage.
We stopped at safe locations for a break.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Operator was efficient and on time
Thomas is the best. Drove safely and gave us pointers about the area.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very professional and efficient
The transfer was very nice. Thomas is a good driver, who likes to be on time and explains villages on the way. The transfer was a very nice and relaxing way to get to our destination.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thomas was a great driver and very knowledgeable.
Great drive through beautiful landscape. Thomas is an excellent driver.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thomas was considerate and great at driving
Thomas was considerate and great at driving and making sure everyone was okay