FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Safari Trip with Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris
We just finished our 3-day Tanzania safari with Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris, and our guide Lucas made it absolutely unforgettable. If you’re booking a safari, request him you won’t regret it.
We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park and saw incredible amount of wildlife, including the Big Five (5). Lucas always knew where to go and could spot animals we would have driven right past. His knowledge of the animals and ecosystems made every sighting even more special for us.
He’s also an excellent driver guide. He was patient, never rushed us, and made the whole trip feel relaxed and personal. He even took amazing photos and videos for us throughout the trip and shared them with us. We also loved the cultural experience he arranged at Maasai, and the lodge we stayed at was fantastic.
Lucas is friendly, professional, and truly passionate about what he does. We’re already talking about coming back again and would choose Lucas again to be our driver guide without hesitation. Highly recommend Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris and Lucas to anyone planning a Tanzania safari.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
Everything was well thought out and organised, everything went smoothly. The safari itself was amazing, we saw so many animals and had such a great experience.
A special mention to Tiko, our guide. He knows so much about the animals and how to find them, but what really made the experience special was how friendly and approachable he was. He made us feel completely at home and comfortable throughout the whole safari.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Isaac welcomed us warmly, guided with care, and made our safari truly unforgettable.
We chose Balu Travel for the many positive reviews we read and that actually confirm the professionalism we found. We have always had a single point of contact who made himself available from day one to accommodate our every need and answer all our questions.
About out tour operator, he accompanied us from day one with a warm welcome and was attentive to our every need, even unscheduled. With his joy and sympathy he made us live a magical experience, which we will never forget. In addition, during the Safaris, he did everything to achieve our goal of seeing as many animals as possible, including the Big Five. He was very thorough in describing the fauna and offering us some nice memory games during the trip. We thank Isaac for the experience lived and for the professionalism he has shown.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable family safari with an outstanding guide
We had an absolutely unforgettable safari experience in Kenya as a family of four, and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver and guide, Joel.
From the very first day, Joel was friendly, reliable, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He has an amazing eye for wildlife and always seemed to know where to go and when. We saw an incredible variety of animals and had so many special moments along the way.
What we appreciated most was that Joel never made the safari feel rushed. He took the time to explain the animals, the landscape and life in Kenya, answered all our questions and was wonderful with our two daughters. After several days travelling together, it felt much more like exploring Kenya with someone we knew than simply having a driver.
Our journey through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli was one of the highlights of our entire Kenya trip and something our family will remember for a very long time.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Joel to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, warm and genuinely committed safari guide. Thank you, Joel, for making our week in Kenya so special!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari with an incredible team
We had the most amazing safari experience with Flagship Expeditions and honestly cannot recommend them highly enough!
We were a group of 14 travelling in 3 cars with 4 guides, and from our very first contact, everything was simply perfect. Planning was easy and straightforward, communication was quick, transparent and reliable, and our wishes were always taken seriously. We also received excellent suggestions from the team, so we felt in very good hands from the beginning.
And then the safari itself… simply incredible. The vehicles and equipment were in excellent condition, and our guides Miraji, Freddy, Carlos and Godwin had an amazing depth of knowledge and explained everything with so much passion and enthusiasm. We particularly loved the perfect balance between fascinating explanations and giving us the time and space to simply watch, marvel and enjoy. They always went at our pace and never rushed us: the perfect mix of expertise, flexibility and time to take it all in.
But what made the experience truly exceptional was the human side. The warmth, good humor, lightness and genuine enthusiasm of Miraji and the whole team was absolutely contagious. A safari is already an extraordinary experience, with countless breathtaking moments, but having a team that is so joyful and passionate makes it even more special. They were incredibly attentive throughout the whole trip and seemed to have a sixth sense for what we needed at any given moment.
We had just gotten married before our safari, and Miraji had secretly contacted every accommodation so that our rooms were beautifully decorated for our honeymoon. Such a thoughtful and touching surprise! One evening, the team even organized a cake for us, danced with us and celebrated together. Those little gestures meant so much and are memories we will never forget.
What really shines through is that this is clearly not just a job for Miraji and his team. They genuinely love what they do and put their whole hearts into it.
We arrived as guests and left as friends.
A huge thank you to Miraji and the entire Flagship team for an unforgettable journey, your incredible hospitality, knowledge, humor and all the thoughtful little touches along the way. You made an already extraordinary experience truly unforgettable.
Asante sana – we hope our paths cross again one day!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Muluye Tsegaw makes you look!
Muluye was open and forthright, and he had stories! He would not only share the historical context to Lalibela but he would have a lot of personal and professional experience anecdotes that made us appreciate the UNESCO Heritage site, it's importance to Ethiopians and the reverence that they hold for what the site represents. He was always on time, always looked out for you, made sure you were comfortable (as comfortable as we could get climbing up a mountain for 2.5 hours!), made sure we never missed a view or a monument that was critical to know about, and most of all, his exclamation of "wow" alerted us to an impending vista which was sure to blow our minds. This son of Lalibela never lost his sense of wonder and it comes through on his tours. Great value for money!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super
Amazing safari experience! Perfect organization, fantastic and passionate guide. We saw everything we hoped for and more. A truly unique and unforgettable emotion. Highly recommended!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless, Perfectly Curated Experience – 5 Stars!
Perfectly curated itinerary by Chris and his team
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding from start to finish—expert guides, wonderful camps and an unforgettable adventure
This was our first safari, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to go with Lion King.
Our guide (Flugence) was amazing - really knowledgeable about all of the animals and birds, the parks, Tanzania and its people, and perhaps more importantly, excellent company for 10 days. He had a remarkable ability to find and spot all of the animals we wanted to see - and plenty more besides. One of the highlights was his skill in finding exactly the right place and time for us to catch the wildebeest crossing the river in the Northern Serengeti.
Flugence was also a excellent driver - we always felt completely safe no matter how challenging the roads became. He was really patient too: we were never rushed and he spent a lot of time in the evening helping us sort photos, identify all of the birds and animals we'd seen, and learn and practice our Swahili. We couldn't fault Flugence at all, and will definitely ask for him again when we return.
All of the accommodation was very good, but the two tented camps we stayed at in the Serengeti were particularly special - Embalakai Serengeti (Hippo Camp) and Serengeti Classic View Camp (Kogatende). Both of these had great locations and well furnished tents, the food was amazing, the staff super helpful and friendly, and lovely to see animals so close to the camp.
After visiting the parks, we did the night hike up Ol Doinyo Lengai - this was definitely more challenging than we anticipated (especially coming down), but a great experience, and the amazing views from the top of the volcano were well worth the effort. Our guide for the hike (Yohanna) was amazing - very patient, with plenty of rests and encouragement, and paced us perfectly to reach the top at sunrise.
Finally, we can't fault the organisation and service from Lion King - communication was great, everything was smoothly organised, and the whole holiday went off without a hitch. Dietary requirements (gluten free vegetarian food) had been clearly communicated to all accommodation in advance and flawlessly catered for (with more variety and choice than most places we have visited). Although it was a more expensive holiday than we'd normally take, it was excellent value - we're very happy to recommend them and hope to use them again in the future.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2. An unforgettable experience in Tanzania We had an incredible safari experience,
Lucas truly went above and beyond to give us the best possible wildlife experience. He worked hard to track animals, positioned the vehicle perfectly for photos and viewing, and shared his knowledge in a way that made every sighting even more special. His patience and dedication really stood out and he never rushed and always made sure we had the best views possible.
It was clear that Lucas is passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his guests having an unforgettable safari. Thanks to him and Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris team they created memories we’ll never forget.
We would highly recommend Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris and Lucas as to anyone planning a safari as he made our trip truly exceptional.
