65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lion King was great to work with and our safari with them was excellent.
Lion King was terrific. Making our reservation with them was easy and efficient. Any questions, concerns and changes I requested were addressed thoroughly and quickly. All the people we worked with from the reservation agents, guide/driver and staff at all of the accommodations were welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasant. We were very happy with our safari route and all the camps/lodges we stayed at were comfortable, clean, safe and in beautiful surroundings. The diversity of habitats we experienced, and the numbers and variety of animals we saw was amazing. Overall, an excellent trip and adventure.
I would highly recommend Lion King and hope to return for another safari with them.
The Tanzanian people are proud, friendly and gracious. A real pleasure to work with.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect and got value for money
Engatuny Luxury Safaris provided exceptional service. The guides were experienced and very professional. They were responsive to all our inquiries. I look forward to my next trip.
An excellent place to visit for first-time Safari goers.
My wife and I chose Tanzania for our honeymoon as our first step into exploring Africa after mostly traveling throughout Asia. I’m a filmmaker and she’s a teacher, and after extensive research, we chose Lion King Adventures due to their excellent reviews and reputation.
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 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.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Family Safari
Before I booked the safari with Kentau Safari, I did thorough research and read many reviews. Since we were traveling with a child, I chose the most expensive option so that the accommodation, food, and car would be comfortable.
And that brings me to the car. The car sometimes barely drove. We even ended up in a repair shop with it, and the whole time we were worried we wouldn’t make it back. It had nothing to do with comfort. It was worn out, dirty, kept breaking down, and was very uncomfortable. The middle row of seats was broken, so we had to sit in a semi-reclined position the entire time, which on long distances was really poor and very uncomfortable.
As for the guide, Modi, he was okay. However, because of a bad decision he made, the car got stuck in the mud and instead of enjoying a full day of safari, we spent 4 hours stuck in the field and another 2 hours in a repair shop :( . On the positive side, he was kind and seemed to be trying his best.
I’m not someone who usually complains or writes negative comments. But I paid a lot for this safari, which was supposed to be the luxury option. The hotels were good and the food was fine, but the car situation completely ruined the comfort of the trip.
I’m writing this so that others first check and ask what kind of car they will actually be traveling in. I think the responsibility for what happened lies with the owner of Enta Safari (Dominic?), who should never have allowed a car in that condition to go on a safari trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable & always ready to go with a smile
Emile of Lion Safaris spent 7 days guiding us throughout Rwanda. We started with tours in Kigali, then onto Nyungwe, Volcano and Akegara National Parks. Emile was professional, on time (early really) and booked us lovely accommodations with superb service. Emile is extremely knowledgeable and willing to discuss anything: culture, history, plants, animals and birds! He worked in Akegara for many years so he knows a lot about that huge park. In the planning stage, Emile communicated often and wanted the best itinerary for our requests. He understood we were spending a lot of money and planned amazing experiences for us.
We highly recommend Emile and Lion Safaris. Emile was professional and just so enthusiastic and outgoing. It was a joy to spend time with him and visit Rwanda!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely phenomenal.
Recently I trusted in Jupicon expeditions for my safari in Kenya. They outdid themselves and planned my 5 day trip from Ol pejeta to Masai Mara. What stood out was their knowledge of great accommodations and an informed driver-guide by name Martin. I would recommend them and when travelling with them insist on having Martin as your Driver-guide. He was honestly great and would absolutely recommend.
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent operator, Ally-excellent guide and driver
This was my second safari in East Africa and it was the best. We have had a fantastic time on our 4 days safari and everything has exceeded our expectations! Our safari guide, Ally, was extremly knowledgeable and did everything to make sure we have the best experience and we see all the animals we wanted.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
* AMAZING EXPERIENCE *
We had the most incredible trip with Euclea Safaris.
From the beginning, they have been helpful and professional in organizing and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
From the hotel pickup to handling the paperwork and accommodating our requests, everything was superbly organized.
We really enjoyed the private safari; we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip, and it not only met but exceeded our expectations.
We highly recommend Euclea Safaris for anyone looking to explore Kenya and its amazing wildlife.
MT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable service!
If you’re looking for assistance in organising your Kruger trip - look no further! I had been enquiring with various companies to have our tour in Kruger organised but none answered immediately and/or fully listened to my requests! Wayne @ The Kruger Safari company came up with a great trip - which not only met our budget but also our wishes! Replies to emails were next to instant and he also checked in on us even when we were there!
The organization of the tour was unflawed we stayed in a beautiful lodge in Timbavati and one night in Graskop. Our only problem was that we didn’t want it to end!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very nice and helpful person !
Fantastic tour with a lot highlights! Masai Mara, Ambroseli with Kibo and at least diani beach near Mombasa
