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Darrell   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Jan 29, 2023

Email Darrell  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A great person who educates customers while giving a once in a lifetime experience
5/5

We went with Kipe for a week long once in a lifetime experience. We quickly became family because he is a very genuine and caring person. He wants to provide his customers with an experience they will never forget and he does everything possible to make that happen. One of the important things he does is ask about what YOU want to see and the experience YOU want. So the whole experience is custom and he will give his recommendations from there. He works with your budget as well. It’s hard to find a safari company to go with because there are so many but it’s rare to find one with someone who actually goes with the customer themself. Kipe does that, he will set it all up and be with you each step of the experience. Choose Kipe and you will not regret the decision.

sia manjira   –  
Tanzania TZ
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Jan 5, 2024

Email sia manjira  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

outstanding experience from our very own Kipe adventures
5/5

My family had un outstanding experience during our very first visit to serengeti, and this was made possible by our very own Kipe adventures , it was one of the very best experience that one would wish to have more tours, big cheers to Kipe adventure again looking forward for more of these.

pyy   –  
China CN
Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Aug 30, 2024

Email pyy  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

excellent!
5/5

After an enjoyable 18-day journey, we successfully concluded this wonderful time. Kipe was not our initial plan, but it turned out to be our wisest choice. Here, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kipe for making all this possible; it is an extremely sincere local agency.
All six of us are truly impressed by their service attitude. During the 18-day itinerary, we experienced three days on Zanzibar Island, seven days of Safari, seven days on Mount Kilimanjaro, a one-day tour of the Maasai Market, and airport transfer services. The arrangement of the entire journey was very thoughtful.
On Zanzibar Island, the driver we met and the local guide on the second day were both very friendly. Especially the local guide on the second day, he not only helped us find several shops to change money but also did not accept any payment, showing a high quality of kindness. This young man left a deep impression on us, and even after the journey, we still remember him vividly (regrettably, we didn't have enough US dollars at the time to give him a larger tip). During the Safari, in addition to the standard driver service, we had a Maasai guide named Laba Hati accompanying us throughout the trip, who was also a very sincere Maasai person. This kind of experience is rare with other local agencies, giving us the opportunity to deeply understand Maasai culture. I consider all his responses to be sincere.
Throughout the Safari, the driver and guide both attached great importance to our opinions and feelings. We set off at 7 a.m. every morning and returned to the hotel around 8 p.m. I noticed that other drivers usually work for eight hours, while our vehicle was equipped with a refrigerator, charging facilities, and three telescopes (usually only one is provided, which exceeded our expectations).
Kipe regularly cared for and greeted us every day, inquired about the itinerary, and conducted in-depth follow-ups after the Safari to understand which hotels were worth recommending and which were average. They also sought genuine feedback to provide better service for future clients.
As for the Mount Kilimanjaro climbing experience, all five of us successfully reached the summit. It was a nanny-style climbing experience, with someone waking us up on time every day to ensure we had enough rest and food. I am particularly grateful to my accompanying guide Suya, who gave me great encouragement during the final 100 meters of the summit climb. Although a certificate can be obtained by reaching above 5600 meters, we believe that since we came, we should persist to the end. Suya's encouragement and companionship made the whole process full of emotional value; he is a very outstanding person. If someone plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I strongly recommend the Safi team and specifically request Suya as the guide, as he is truly deserving of everyone's love.

Zsofia   –  
Romania RO
Visited: February 2022 Reviewed: Dec 9, 2022

Email Zsofia  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The most amazing and authentic experience
5/5

Kipe organized for us - me and my 11 years old son - a 3 days trip to his native maasai village. I knew it will be something special, but I didn't expect to be so deeply impressed ... ❤️

We slept 2 nights in a little maasai hut with nothing in it but the traditional cowhide bed, we drinked tea in the evening with Kipe's family, we learned about the maasai tribe's traditions and everyday life, we saw the maasai warriors dancing and we learned how to set a fire without any match. We visited the school set up by Kipe trough Oltukai Community Project, an NGO founded by him to help his community, especially children from vulnerable backgrounds and orphans.

We also went to a walking safari to Lake Manyara, through the savannah, where we saw several wild animals from a very short distance and we did a short boat ride with the local fishermen.

It was the most autentic african adventure we ever experienced and we will be forever grateful to Kipe Adventures for that.

Everything was very well organized, Kipe is an amazing guide: well informed, kind and flexible. I warmly recommend Kipe Adventures to everybody who wants to see the authentic side of this beautiful country.

Justin   –  
United States US
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 11, 2023

Email Justin  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Honeymoon with Kipe Adventure
5/5

Kipe, Kaka, I think the best way to sum up our honeymoon trip with you is -- as we learned from the kids at Kipe Pre-School: "Well done, Well done...You are the superstar, You are the best!".

My wife had most of the pre-trip conversations with Kipe, but by all accounts everything was so smooth and Kipe was always so responsive to all of our questions, even with the 11 hour time difference!

From the moment Kipe picked us up from the airport, it felt like an old family friend showing us around his hometown. We loved spending a night at his village, meeting his family, learning about the Maasai culture, and playing with the kids that he helps support.

All of the thoughtful surprises and gifts really helped make part of our honeymoon memorable from the personalized tire covers, coffee mugs, and traditional Maasai clothes to bringing along Tony the Professional photographer/videographer (check him out on instagram: @askzuzu_) who wasn't necessarily there for us but made us feel like the center of attention as we adventured through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with our #1 safari driver guide, Jerome. There were some moments where I almost forgot we were there for a safari because we had so much fun just hanging out and talking with Kipe, Tony, and Jerome. We shared meals, we shared stories, and created memories that we will always remember.

I don't want to end this without mentioning that even after our safari tour was over, Kipe helped to organize a driver and tours for the rest of our trip in Zanzibar and reached out daily to make sure we had everything we needed and had an amazing time. This went well beyond what we expected and truly made us feel like we were family.

If you're thinking about planning a trip to Tanzania...do yourself a favor and go Kipe!

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