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John
US
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 23, 2026
Email John | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
My trip to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania was amazing. The views were beautiful and the wildlife was incredible. Seeing a lion in real life was the best part for me. It was a special experience that I will always remember.
NC
US
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 21, 2026
Email NC | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic to see the animals in their own habitat
Tanzania is a great place to visit. We spent one day in Arusha and 5 days in the wildlife parks. Everyone - starting from the airport pick up driver to the lodge staff was helpful and made us feel welcome. Despite the recent political upheaval, we felt safe.
We were 16 of us and used a local operator -Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris. They proved to be reliable and provided good guides & lodges. I think the Vehicles were okay, but better shock absorbers would have added to the experience . ( It has to be hard to keep them in the best condition with the roads as they are.)
We saw amazing action in the Ngorongoro Crater, including Lions basking in the sun; Zebras socializing- just to name some.
The Serengeti Park was scenic, and I would go back to the Melia Lodge any time! In fact, all the lodges were excellent.
What would I make better ? The roads . I wish they were better pav.d!
Overall, we loved our trip . Great experience to rub shoulders with the Wild !!
Allen Chen
An excellent place to visit for first-time Safari goers.
The most important part of a safari is the guide, and ours, Haruni, made the experience exceptional. He was knowledgeable, honest, and personable, sharing both wildlife expertise and stories from growing up in Tanzania. Thanks to his effort and coordination, we were able to see the Big Five and the Great Migration, which exceeded our expectations. He even introduced us to his hometown and family, which gave us a meaningful cultural experience beyond just the parks.
The safari itself was incredible. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. There are quiet stretches, but then suddenly unforgettable wildlife moments. We drove in a Land Rover with a pop-up
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roof, and cruising through the savannah felt like something out of an Indiana Jones film. As a filmmaker, I highly recommend bringing a telephoto camera if you enjoy photography.The lodging was a mix of tented camps and lodges. Friendship Camp and Moonbow Lodge were excellent and felt special for a honeymoon. One camp during rainy weather lacked hot water, which was uncomfortable, so honeymooners may want to consider luxury-level camps for more consistency.
Communication with Lion King Adventures was good overall, though response times were sometimes slow during the planning stage. They did include a thoughtful honeymoon gesture, which we appreciated.
Our only negative experience was with Olea Farm Lodge, which mishandled drink charges and lacked price transparency. This was frustrating, but it was an isolated issue and not reflective of the overall safari.
Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we felt well taken care of throughout the trip. I would absolutely recommend Lion King Adventures, and especially Haruni, to anyone planning their first safari.
Denise
CA
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 15, 2026
Email Denise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife viewing, every park is different!
Did a 6/7 day safari with Kilipath African Safari. It felt a bit disorganized as I was moved to a different company on different days. The experience itself was phenomenal though! Well worth visiting different parks as every park is unique. We saw all the major animals! Camping in the seringeti was very comfortable and the budget lodges very very nice and clean too. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience! You can get very close to most animals.
Paula Bravo da Costa Ferreira
BR
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 14, 2026
Email Paula Bravo da Costa Ferreira | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari in Africa plus most beautiful beaches
Goldfinch Adventures organized every detail from Zanzibar to the Parks. Excellent hotels and well designed itinerary. All people involved were highly educated and kind. The food was very good and always included in all hotels and lodges. Our Safari guide was very experient and we saw all important animals .
Evan May
US
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 13, 2026
Email Evan May | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing combination of wildlife and scenery.
We went during late February and got to see the tail end of the Great Migration in the Serengeti. There were a ton of baby animals, and huge herds of zebra, wildebeest and cape buffalo. The weather was perfect outside of a couple late evening rainstorms. We managed to see the Big 5. There weren't a ton of vehicles in the parks and there were plenty of times where we were the only car in the area. Id highly recommend Tanzania and the January to February months for the Migration.
Tu Guihong
CN
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026
Email Tu Guihong | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
awesome
this is my second time visiting Tanzania including mainland and Zanzibar, I strongly recommend Tanzania to everyone. during 8 days 7nights safari, we viewed numerous wild animals inclding big five and others, visited Maisai village,experenced different cultures. whether the animals，landscapes or the culture ,welcoming Tanzannians leave me awesome impression. meanwhile, I would thank Meru Slopes Safari ＆ tours, their perfect customized route ,accomodations and hampers made my friends and me umwilling to leave and plan to return to Tanzania no sooner.
Eberhard
DE
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 10, 2026
Email Eberhard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very diverse country: Wildlife, landscapes, beaches
Excellent and well organised Safari. Very relaxed tour to Zanzibar and stay in Stonetown.
Donna Hope
GB
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 10, 2026
Email Donna Hope | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical place which reminds you how beautiful and diverse the world is 😍
We visited Tanzania with very high expectations which were easily surpassed. The variety and number of animals and birds that we saw and got close to made it an amazing and unforgettable trip. We saw all of the big 5 and much more. Our guide from Sense of Africa was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge and making our experience the best that it could be. After a busy and amazing safari, we relaxed in Zanzibar where the sunrises over the ocean were breathtaking - if you get the opportunity to visit Tanzania grab it with both hands, you will not be disappointed.
Tatiana
RU
Visited:
March 2026
Reviewed: Mar 8, 2026
Email Tatiana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Adventure in Tanzania
The planning of the safari was excellent. Each day felt perfectly balanced — full of adventure but never rushed. The accommodations were also great: comfortable, and located in beautiful natural settings. My personal love is staying in tented camp-lodge Tukaone Serengeti camp surrounded by the African savannah! It made the experience absolutely special! Waking up to the sounds of nature and watching the sunrise and sunset over the plains is something I’ll remember for a long time.
A big part of why this safari was so special was our driver-guide, John. He was fantastic! Not only is he a very skilled driver (which is important on some of the park roads!) If anything unexpected came up, he handled it easily and always found a solution.
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an incredible eye for wildlife. Time after time he managed to spot animals that we would have completely missed on our own — lions resting in the tall grass, a leopard hidden in a tree, even rhinos far away in the distance.Thanks to his skills — and a bit of luck — we managed to see the entire Big Five. That alone would have made the trip unforgettable. But we also had fun spotting the famous “Ugly Five”, which made the experience even more unique.
So, if you want to have the safari of your dreams, then with John as your driver you will on heaven!
Each park had its own atmosphere: the massive baobab trees and huge elephant herds in Tarangire, the breathtaking views and dense wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless plains of the Serengeti - my personal crash - filled with animals everywhere you look.
Overall, the safari exceeded our expectations — great organization, comfortable places to stay, incredible wildlife, and a truly excellent guide. We’re very grateful for this experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone who dreams of seeing Tanzania’s amazing national parks. It was a trip we’ll never forget. 🐘🦁🌅
