US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every details was planned out and executed perfectly.
Peter organized everything for us, making our trip an incredible experience. He greeted us on the morning of our first day, took us to his office to settle our balance, and introduced us to our driver. We had Boniface for the Kenya portion of our safari and Rueben for Tanzania—both were exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and skilled at finding the best viewing spots. While seeing all of the Big 5 isn’t guaranteed, we were lucky enough to spot them all. Even for a budget safari, every detail was well taken care of.
A few helpful tips: You’ll spend a lot of time in a jeep or van, both on game drives and traveling between parks, so be prepared for long hours sitting. The dry climate makes it quite dusty—avoid white clothes or anything you don’t want getting dirty. Bring cash if you’d like to enjoy a beer at the camps or hotels, as not all accept credit cards.
Accommodations vary by location. In Kenya, we stayed in comfortable hotels or raised tents with private bathrooms and showers. In Tanzania, we camped in ground tents with communal washrooms and showers. Meals are mostly buffet-style for breakfast and dinner—not gourmet, but always plentiful. In Tanzania, a cook traveled with us and prepared hot meals. Fresh fruits and juices were available at every stop and were safe to consume.
Overall, an unforgettable safari experience!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
Found contact on tripadvisor. Next day visited Nairobi National Park. I saw lot of animals. Good Land Cruiser for me alone. Very happy.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari
8 day Lemosho trek and 5 day safari - bookings and all questions managed by Jackson prior to arrival, was picked up by Frank who ended up being my driver a few times - the trek/climb was difficult but was made comfortable by the great team led by guide Atib and the fun porters. The equipment and food provided was excellent (tent was larger than other tour companies). The public toilets were a challenge (some companies offer private toilets). Glad I got to the top and for all the help on the way !
Safari was epic - Serengeti, Tarangire and the must-see Ngorongoro Crater. I stayed in the lodging (recommended upgrade from camping options), much more luxurious and comfortable. The majority of the time you drive round in a Toyota Landcruiser looking for animals with plenty to see. Big thanks to the Mboni team for the welcome and support - trip of a lifetime !
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 6 days private safari and Zanzibar trip
We booked a private safari with this company and Sada our travel contact was amazing at helping us plan the whole trip including 6 days safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, ending with 3 nights in Zanzibar. The whole experience was amazing. From the lodges where we stayed, to the food, to the service we were taking care of magnificently. You must consider that this is a developing country and every thing we received is extremely luxurious here. Plus if you are in a safari you are living in luxurious tents, but they are tents, no tv, slow WiFi, no phone service, you are in the wilderness. We loved how this company had things planned and the service we received was excellent.
In Zanzibar we stayed in their newest resort Dream of Zanzibar and it was excellent.
I highly recommend this company for your private vacation in Tanzania
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip in a beautiful country
We did the safari from Hoedspruit (South Africa). The nearby game reserves were very interesting and offered plenty of opportunities to see the Big Five. Keep in mind that it’s unlikely you’ll see all the animals on a single game drive. The rangers do everything they can to show you as many animals as possible, but sometimes you also need a bit of luck. Remeber that It’s still the wild, not a zoo. We did two or tree drives per day, which was necessary to spot a lot of wildlife. We also did a day trip to Kruger National Park with a guide. Highly recommended not to go on your own, as guides share information with each other about the best spots to see wildlife.
In the end, we saw a lot of animals in four full days. Except for the rhino, we spotted the entire Big Five. But even without the animals, the surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful.
The safari was organized by Shinzelle Safari’s, and they were truly amazing. Everything was well arranged, with excellent communication. Highly recommended!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and wildlife!
It was a really impressive trip to Amboseli. The long trip from Nairobi is definitely worth it. You see a lot of nice scenery of the Kenya countryside and once at the National Park the four hour trip will be rewarded with an unbelievable variety of wildlife, incl. gnus, zebras, buffalos, giraffes, lots of elephants, hippos, monkeys and a vast number of different exotic birds. Amboseli offers many different areas from dry to green, from flat land to hillside, from savanne to lakeside, all within a short distance of game drive. It was a trip I will never forget, thanks to our driver and Kelvin, the tour guide, both of whom never gave up in their ambitions to find interesting places, natural wonders and wildlife. Just great! Not to forget the majestic Kilimanjaro being a constant background with its snow covered summit to everything we saw. Absolutely recommended!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, can't wait to go back!
I did not know what to expect when booking my 4-day safari adventure but this trip exceeded all expectations. We started the journey with a sunset safari and had the most amazing experience! We saw 4 of the big within 3 hours (lions - cubs and parents!, buffalo, rhino - mom and baby!, and a herd of elephants), plus so many more incredible animals and birds. The weather was beautiful during the day (low to mid 80s) and cool at night which made for a wonderful experience. The next day we spent all at Kruger National Park and were blown away by the sheer size and beauty. As far as you could see was just wide open spaces and you truly could feel how wild the area is. We saw many more animals on this journey (hippos, lions, cheetah!) and got to see them move in their natural patterns and habitat. It was incredible. Day three we did a scenic drive and, again, WOW! We went God's Window, it was short (15 minute) hike up to the top and the view was beyond worth it. On a clear day you can see the border of Mozambique! We also we went to the potholes and to see 2 waterfalls! On our last day we opted in to the sunrise tour and were in awe yet again. We chased lion foot prints all over a the private reserve until we finally caught up with 2 male lions enjoying their morning nap. To be that up and close and personal with these beatiful creatures was beyond my wildest dreams (pun intended). Everyone we met were so friendly and so eager to share their culture and their country with us. We were just so greatful for their incredible hospitality and sharing everything their country had to offer. I cannot wait to go back again and experenience even more of South Africa!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely experience.
Experienced staff and well equipped travel company
I and the family organized a 6 days safari to Uganda to trek the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees with Christine, the tour consultant at jackal adventures. She is really a good and engaging person who recommended that we take Jeffrey as our guide, Jeffrey was so magical. He explained everything to us from the time of arrival at entebbe airport to the end when we tracked the mountain gorillas in bwindi forest. The trip was exciting from the start to the end. I remember the moment when he took us for fruit shopping in the markets along the road when we were traveling to kibale forest. We totally recommend jackal adventures to any travelers thinking of a trip to Uganda and or east Africa
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
enjoy the process. Safe and satisfied
The determining factors for a trip to Tanzania are the hotels and the guides. The hotels booked by the local travel agency were all confirmed without any changes, except for the Heritage Camp, which was really terrible and deserves a complaint, but I was satisfied with the other hotels. The boss also helped to arrange bean bags in advance, saving the trouble of carrying them. I met a very good guide named Michael, whose presence made the African journey shine. He has high driving skills: ensuring the car doesn't overturn in the rain and doesn't get stuck in the mud. He drives steadily, fast when it should be fast, and slow when it should be slow.
Good interpersonal skills: he can find out where the animals are in the park in the first place through the radio or by calling friends or brothers on the road.
Rich knowledge of animals: he can accurately introduce each animal and its habits, the reasons for animal behavior, and more advanced, he can know the names of various birds.
Stable emotions: he doesn't get angry while driving, is patient in speech, and discusses strategies with tourists when encountering problems. He has rich experience (more than 8 years), loves the guide work, and speaks fluent English.
On a rainy day, when the car was stuck in the grass while watching a lion group, he became a commander, directing the vehicles to move, covering the lion's sight, providing private tools, and helping two cars to break through the lion's encirclement. He is tall, disciplined, and strong, running every day, especially good at taking care of people. The happiest time every day is not watching animals, but chatting with him, exchanging a lot of information about the local customs of each other's countries, understanding his personal emotional life, and finally getting more and more familiar, even measuring his MBTI. A trip, in fact, whether you can see animals or not is secondary, connecting with the local customs and culture is the most impressive. And Michael did it, giving us a very good impression of the country of Tanzania. I hope to see him again in the future.
BO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Proactive and Servicial People!
Dream safari come true in Serengeti! Serengeti Smile provided us with high-quality service and our guide, Champion, was exceptional. His dedication and enthusiasm were contagious, and he ensured we saw all the animals we wanted to see. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Highly recommended!