US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super Organized Tour
Did a 7-day solo safari from 3/8 to 3/14 (Amboseli, Nakuru, Masai Mara) - wonderful experience. The service quality is great with great etiquette, and the guide (John Macharia) was super familiar with every part of the national park. I have seen all the animals available. Simply amazing experience - highly recommended!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guides, great camps and personalized service
I have used Topguides for 5 years now for trips in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda (South Africa, Botswana and Namibia are up this summer). They always provide a fantastic safari experience, be it at their camps or elsewhere. I especially appreciate their personalized service and attention to detail, they want their clients to have an amazing experience that matches their interests and desires. Discovering Africa with local professional guides who love sharing their country and its wildlife with you makes for great memories!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value - Stellar customer service
I had an incredible experience with eSafari Africa on my Kilimanjaro trek. After extensive research, they offered the best value—hands down the most affordable option I could find without compromising on quality.
From the very beginning, Eke was exceptionally responsive. Every question I had was answered promptly, and she ensured I felt completely prepared before the journey even began. I felt very comfortable and Eke became my point of contact while in Arusha and Moshi. She helped with many other things outside of the trek I booked with her. So I couldn't recommend her more. I felt like I had a trusted friend the entire time I wan in Tanzania. Once on the mountain, everything was well-organized, and I felt supported at every step.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly yet reliable Kilimanjaro operator with excellent communication and service, I highly recommend eSafari Africa. Eke truly goes above and beyond to take care of you!
Eke will also help you find the best Safari or park experience so ask her before you book with anyone else.
The hostel/inn that they operate from is very low budget. It's doable if you're backpacking and can put up with subpar facilities. But you can stay at nice hotel and still book the excursions with them. They're in the middle remodeling and changind things around so this could change in the future.
Overall, you'll not find better value and better customer service anywhere else. Please check with Eke before you book excursions with anyone else.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Paws and Claws Tours!"
My friend and I had an amazing 3-day safari exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater....and what an immaculate experience it was! A huge shout-out to Danford, the mastermind who flawlessly arranged everything for us. He’s truly a pro!
Our tour guide, Victor, was nothing short of incredible, his deep knowledge of the wild, charm, and generosity made every moment special. From majestic wildlife sightings to seamless organization, Paws and Claws Tours exceeded all expectations.
We’re already planning our next adventure and highly recommend Paws and Claws Tours for a magical and unforgettable safari experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional service, very thoughtful, emotional value
When I was a kid, I watched the great migration of African animals on CCTV4 International Channel. I never thought that one day I would stand on this land and watch it up close. At the age of 26, I gave myself a visual feast. When the animal documentaries I watched as a kid were truly presented in front of my eyes, the extreme shock was beyond words.
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NL
Great and amazing Safari with Peter Malley
If you are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledge Guido for your safari, we highly recommend going on a safari trip with Peter Malley.
Peter is a very friendly guide and a very good driver.
Peter can tell you everything about the region, the animals and the people.
We had an amazing and unforgettable time in Tanzania.
Thanks to Peter, he showed us so many beautiful places. We saw lots of animals, including the "Big five". Peter is wonderful man, very kind and attentive to his customers.
We thank Shemeji Safari Tanzania and Peter Malley for this unique and unforgettable travel experience. We will never forget this!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had an excellent experience with a superb guide.
While I had booked a three-day group safari, preferring to share the experience with fellow travellers, I was met at Arusha by my guide, John, who explained that I was the only person who had signed on for these dates, and I would therefore have a private tour. John turned out to be a great guide, knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour, and was very pleasant company for our `game drives' through three national parks. Without his experience, and keen eyes, I might well have missed seeing some of the many animals and birds we encountered during our time together. While we never did see a leopard nor a tree-climbing lion (in a tree), we saw so many others and John was able to explain the habits of all of them. Truly a great experience.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star experience
We are very very pleased with our 5 day safari trip in Tanzania with full package adventures. They were flexible and we got to make our own schedule during the safari. Everything was matching our expectations. We were provided with a very experienced and safe driver, John. He was teaching and showing us a lot of Africas wildlife, including the big 5. We got to see the big cats close up, and lots of different species. They had great options for accommodation and the food was good. I would definitely recommend full package adventures.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tailor-made package which got me and my group to decided when and where to be.
Great safari with our tour guide Papa John. We spent 5 days in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and got to see the big five and amazing landscapes and animals. Papa John took us around safely and efficient.
Lodges and accommodation were great and we could choose from a range of different options depending on budget.
Great communication from the booking office before the trip.
5 stars, I would definitely recommend friends and family to go with Papa John if they ever plan on visiting Tanzania.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and genuine tour operator!
5/5 star tour operator! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From the beginning to the end.
5 day 4 night safari private tour
The initial contact was from the beginning genuine. Our POC Yusuph was very helpful, friendly and quick to reply to any questions we had before our safari. Responding and helping us with alternative lodges and tenting options in Serengeti and creating a private itinerary with game drives to the different national parks that we requested.
It always felt honest and never really felt like we were “sugercoated” to promises they could not deliver on. It was good value for money and service was beyond our expectations.
Payments are safe and reliable. They contact us immediately whenever we sent our first deposit to confirm they had received money.
When we first met them, Yusuph greeted us and was very genuine. The company is not of the bigger tour agencies which left us with the impression of being intimate and caring. - Our driver John. (Or as we now know him “papa John”)
What a wonderful person - He made us smile and laugh the entire trip, he was very knowledgeable and also answered all our questions that sometimes might have gotten out of hand.😂
He was so attentive to our actions as to when to slow down for photos when we held our camera/phone or move to another spot to find another angle for our photos of the animals. It almost felt like he could read our minds and figure out what animals we were hoping to see everyday. He really went out and beyond to find all the different animals during our game drives with still respecting the animals and their need of space.
John’s driving was also of excellence. Never did anyone in our group feel sick when getting in the car with John. He drives like he knows every single rock on the dirt road.
John was so service minded and always made sure we were taken care of and that we were all feeling ok.
Would definitely recommend this tour agency to anyone looking for a genuine and reliable Safari operator.
