35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience in the pearl of Africa
I travelled with my wife and her mum who is 76. We did a nine days safari (eight nights) in the west of Uganda, starting from the north west and finishing in the south before heading back to Entebbe.
I'll start by saying that the trip was one of our top five trips in the world, after visiting 60+ countries. There were two contributing factors to this statement:
1. Uganda
2. Our guide, Paul
We could not have asked for a better guide and we implore to ask for him personally (as you'll see in other reviews). Paul is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic, experienced, kind, patient and has a wonderful sense of humour. He constantly found the best options for the trip based on the weather, traffic and our interests. He's also an excellent driver and within the somewhat challenging conditions of driving around Uganda he's very prudent and safe.
The tour itself was intense, as we wanted to cover all of the west in a nine days. This is not for the faint of heart with several transfers taking 4-6 hours given the distance that needs to be covered. If you want a more relaxed journey, you should extend your trip so you can stay two nights in each location. We only stayed in two locations for two nights, with the remaining five being one night each which meant a lot of driving in order to get everything done.
For us, albeit somewhat challenging, it was absolutely worth it. Most drives went by quickly as we saw the countryside of Uganda and met interesting people. We also managed to hear quite a few stories from Paul and get to know the country better.
We enjoyed the Gorillas (obviously) and the Chimps, but in general the different national parks were great and we easily spotted the big dive, with some extras like hynas and other exotic animals like the shoebill stork (a must see). We also enjoyed meeting different communities and learn about their crafts (gin making, coffee production etc) and meeting the Batwa was an incredible experience (definitely ask to do that, although it's three hours it's absolutely worth it). For us, this is an easy five stars to give and we'd highly recommend it.
Overall, it was an incredible
The quality of tour was excellent, we felt like we got value for our money
The trip was well planned and time management was great.
We had local experiences and enjoyed fascinating stories and insights from our tour guide.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic proffessionalism, great organization and direct contact.
This was an amazing experience to take a journey with Kili Climb Africa Safaris. We are sending our heartful grattitude to the Agency, their Crew of Porters, Guide, his Asistant and Chef. You can not choose better agency to get to the top of Uhuru Peak. Fantastic organisation, delicious food, proffessionalism in all They do. Max Rating from Us.
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Visiting Safari park was incredible experience!
From the moment we entered we were filled with beauty of the nature and animals roaming freely. We could witnessed this thanks to our great guide Abel. Communication with Plex Africa Company was super, accommodation comfortable in the middle of the nature. Everything was well prepared, I heartily recommend to see Safari with this company.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best!
In January 2025, we went on a 5-day safari with Great Escape. And we also climbed an active volcano!
Let’s go step by step. Before this trip, we knew almost nothing about Africa and Tanzania. The idea to visit this country came to us spontaneously. We did some research online, read reviews on different companies, and made our choice. And it turned out to be the best decision!
We contacted the company via email, and Thomas responded to us. He patiently and warmly answered our hundred questions – from selecting the right itinerary to what clothes we should take for the volcano hike. At the appointed hour driver was waiting for us in Arusha with a sign, and our adventure began!
From the very beginning, we were given a fixed price for the tour, and it didn’t change by a single cent. We were provided with everything – food, accommodation, transfers – and our driver was always there to help and answer any questions.
We visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Lake Natron.
It was simply an incredible experience!
We had never imagined we could see animals THIS close and in such huge numbers. This isn’t a zoo, you’re not looking at animals through glass or binoculars – you’re right next to them. Gazelles and zebras run away when you approach, but lions and cheetahs don’t. We watched predators just a few meters away, and they didn’t even care about us.
As for herbivores – there are thousands of them in the savannah: zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, giraffes – no need to search for them, they are everywhere. Serengeti impressed us the most – if you’re going to Tanzania, don’t even think about skipping it!
The drivers are amazing! They communicate with each other via radio and share information about animal sightings. You can tell they are truly passionate about their work and want every tourist to have the best experience.
Speaking of drivers, we have to give a special mention to ours. We spent all these days with Denis – a master at spotting animals in the vast national parks!
But a driver’s job doesn’t end there.
Denis took care of us, making sure we got everywhere on time, ate well, slept well, used the bathroom when needed, and, of course, didn’t get eaten by a lion. 😅
Super reliable, super fun, easygoing, attentive, and caring. He shared interesting facts, sang along with his awesome playlist of modern local artists, wore the most stylish boots, and said his main goal was to make sure we ate a lot and slept well.
Over these days, Denis became our friend, and we already miss him!
The accommodations in all the selected lodges were simply amazing. We didn’t choose them ourselves but fully trusted Thomas’s recommendations.
Everywhere was cozy, warm, delicious, and friendly.
The tented camps in the national parks were just incredible! Unbelievable comfort in the middle of the savannah. There was hot water, electricity, internet, and large comfortable beds. Yes, sometimes the internet only worked at the reception, and the hot water came in a thin stream, but honestly, those were just small details. You could feel that the staff genuinely cared about their guests.
The volcano hike also went great. We had a guide who accompanied us to the summit and back. Huge thanks to him – everything went smoothly.
So, what about safety?
No issues at all. The entire trip was in a car and at well-secured locations. The people were friendly, always ready to help, and treated tourists with great care.
The trip exceeded our expectations in every way. Like many others, we had some skepticism about Africa, and some of our relatives even said goodbye to us “forever,” convinced that we’d either be sold into slavery or sacrificed to some local god. 😅
But in the end, Tanzania turned out to be welcoming, safe, and incredibly beautiful.
A huge thank you to everyone who made our journey so amazing.
The only regret we have is that we didn’t stay longer!
We hope to come back someday😊
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John is very reliable and answered quickly
The Communication was clear and very quickly, the tour was worth the money. The operator was reliable and was available whenever we needed him so we enjoyed the tour relaxed.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect comunications with Gloria operator
Perfect comunications with operátor Gloria,nice accomodation in safari Serengeti Ndotu a Ngorongoro Karátů, excelent driver Hilary, catering on trip ok .we Have beatifull life experiences....
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and reliable.
Very well organized day trip to Materuni Waterfalls. Everything went smoothly. The car that was used was neat and we had plenty of water and soft drinks for the trip. Local guide took us to the waterfalls. The driver stopień on the way so that we could take pictures. Overall - excellent experience.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We want to more explore about wildlife in Tanzania
We so glad we chose the 4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater with Ngao Safaris. It gave us a chance to see some of the best wildlife in Tanzania while keeping costs down. Tarangire National Park was amazing with its huge elephant herds and diverse birdlife. The Serengeti offered us multiple lion sightings, and we even spotted a cheetah. The Ngorongoro Crater was a highlight, with stunning views and amazing wildlife. Our guide Kudely Sokoine made sure the trip went smoothly and was always attentive to our needs. This is a great safari for us and we explore the best of Tanzanian wildlife.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
The communication beforehand was excellent, and we had an incredible experience that was absolutely worth the money. We loved the camp we stayed in, and the game drives were a definite highlight. We saw so many animals and would love to do it all over again!