Our Safari Guides
Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
The Perfect Day Safari to Ngorogoro
My husband and I only had one day to explore the Ngorogoro crater from Arusha. Lights on Africa provided us the perfect day-long trip. We saw absolutely every animal (except giraffe) and even spotted a rhino. We even got to spend some time with the Maasai tribe!
Spectacular
Laizer and the team at Lights on Africa know what they are doing! What a fantastic experience with knowledgable, friendly and fun loving guides and cooks! They know exactly where to go and what to see to make your trip a perfect one... and the food is amazing!! I can't wait to go on my next Safari with these guys!
You want to use this company!
If you are traveling to Tanzania to do a Serengeti safari and use a company other than Lights on Africa, you are missing out on an incredible and unforgettable experience! Peniel and his various guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. My brother and I went on a safari in the Serengeti by way of Ngorongoro Crater. We were astounded by the number and quantity of animals that we saw in both places! The proximity of the jeep to the animals was unexpectedly close! We had lunch (excellent food thoughout the trip) next to elephants and breakfast near the wildebeests during their great migration.
Peniel was very accommodating of our desires and worked to make our itineary exactly how we imagined (even adding a few days for us on Zanzibar). He even provided us with some great surprise dinners when we were in country. We took a chance booking our adventure through Lights on Africa as it is not a typical "big name" tour company, but we were not disappointed in any aspect of our travels.
PL
Email Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience and wonderful organisation
Our safari trip was an unforgettable experience - so much better than I could have imagined. The company and our guide Anton was recommended to us by our friends and were are extremely grateful to them. The email communication with the owner was quick and smooth so when we arrived we knew exactly what to expect. Our guide was very friendly and provided us with lots of information durind the trip and Benson, the cook, took good care of our stomachs!
During the trip I understood what people mean when they say that the guide and cook can make your experience amazing or horrible - we enjoyed it so much because people take good care of us and that's why it's important to choose a good company and discuss all the details before the trip!
A great adventure - safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
It was just wonderful! My friends and I spent 4 days on safari in Tanzania and the trip exceeded my expectations. We saw more animals than we could ever imagine. Even during the very first hours we managed to see cheetahs running to catch their prey, lots of elephants very close to our jeep, giraffes, a leopard on a tree and more. The next days were even better and a definite highlight was going north towards the Kenyan border and seeing the wildebeest migration. Unforgettable! Our safari was organized perfectly. Antonio, our guide, was very kind, friendly and informative. It is definitely thanks to him that we saw so many wonderful animals. Benson's cooking was incredibly delicious and I miss it here at home. There's not a single thing we could complain about - it was just perfect. I strongly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations company as they are extremely professional, enthusiastic and warm people.
PL
Email Eliza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
We have just returned from Tanzania, where we spent 4 weeks and definitely the safari organized for us by Lights on Africa Destinations was a highlight experience of this trip.
Before we arrived in Arusha we arranged everything online and naturally we had millions of questions, asked about every detail and we received all the answers we asked for! Everything was organized for us, including the accommodation in Arusha, where Antonio, our guide, was waiting for us at the bus station. The safari itself was a wonderful and unforgettable experience! We were taken care of in a very friendly and professional way. Antonio, the guide, answered all our questions about the animals, was open to all our expectations and listened to our every need. Benson, the Stomach Engineer :), was a great cook, we loved the food he prepared for us.
All in all, I strongly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations company, they are truly professional and very friendly, and the safari was worth every penny we paid.
great safari
graet safari trip with great people that take care of you from the first day in arusha to the last day.
they took me to interesting and great places
IL
Email Tzipi and Tom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The whole experience with Lights on Africa Destination & Safari was wonderful from start to finish
My granddaughter and I just returned from our wonderful Safari trip to Tanzania with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris and we wanted to thank you for the amazing and unforgettable trip you organized for us. The whole experience of travelling with your company was wonderful from start to finish. In planning our trip you answered each and every inquiry we had promptly and provided us with valuable advice and information. Our itinerary was set up perfectly and our guide/driver Huruma was professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. You certainly thought of each and every detail to make our trip enjoyable: from welcoming us with flowers at the airport, to arranging a birthday celebration for my granddaughter on our last evening. Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for creating the most magical trip for us.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellence Tour operrator!!
just a note to say how special you made our safari. From meeting us at the airport, even with a delay, to the stay at the marvelous Impala hotel , to the safari itself and a final transfer to the airport.
The punctuality by John our guide and Abu our cook plus their attention to detail were admirable. The skills, knowledge and enthusaism was very much appreciated by us both. We saw more animals,with a greater variety, than we could have hoped for. Each day was inspiring and our meals were of local, fresh produce and very tasty. Finally thanks to Peniel for his tireless efforts to organise this special week and his prompt replies to all our e-mails.
Mike and Janet
Incredible trip to Tanzania with" Lights on Africa"
Before our trip with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris, we have to admit that we were a little nervous since your operation lesser-known that some of the massive tour operators in the area. We were a group of 13 people from India, However, from the moment we met the Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris team in Arusha, it was clear we had made the right decision and were in for the trip of a lifetime.
Our tour guide, Adam, was a complete joy to spend time with. He was very knowledgable of the local wildlife and customs and was eager to share his knowledge with us. He was extremely accommodating during the trip .
Our Chef Joseph, was equally enjoyable to be around and always had a smile on his face. His food was delicious and provided great comfort after long days on Safari. When we specially requested Banana Pancakes for our final breakfast, Joseph happily obliged and made the best Banana Pancakes we'd ever had.
If given the chance to return, we would gladly use Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris again and would specifically request the services of Adam and Joseph. We will be recommending your tours to all of our friends in India. Thank you so much for providing an incredible life changing experience.
All the best,
Idhant