CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Santos, the BEST Safari guide and beyond
We had the most incredible safari experience in Tanzania, and it was all thanks to our amazing guide, Santos! He truly made our trip unforgettable.
Santos is incredibly knowledgeable and has an exceptional eye for spotting animals. We saw the big fives, including a massive pride of over 30 lions with adorable cubs and a leopard hunting in the rain—something very rare! What we appreciated most was that when he wasn’t 100% sure about a detail, he brought along a book to double-check. His dedication to getting things right really stood out!
On top of that, he is very reliable and his driving skills are top-notch. Whether we were navigating bumpy roads or chasing after a rare sighting, we always felt safe and in good hands.
Beyond that, he’s kind, funny, and always made us feel like we were with a friend. If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond, choose Santos. He made our trip truly special!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really great! Made the booking and planning process easy and we had an amazing time!
We did a 3 day safari from joburg and returned via the panoramic route. The whole experience was smooth from beginning to end. We had Lucky as our driver and guide and he was great! Friendly, knowledgable and ensured we got to see some rhinos on the drive back when we didn’t get to see them in Kruger! He also made some great recommendations and was always on time and made sure there was good communication throughout. The safari experience itself was a dream! We got to see 4/5 the big five and all of the ugly 5. It was a once in a lifetime experience and one of the top memories from our honeymoon
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall amazing 1st safari experience and service despite some hiccups with the car
We had a great experience overall with Serengeti Smile, especially with our guide, Gama.
Communication from the outset was brilliant, Erick was very response over email or WhatsApp and they were able to cater the safari to cover the stops we wanted to. We only booked a couple of months in advance so the accommodation we selected originally wasn't available but they were able to find alternatives for us, keeping to the same budget.
Our itinerary was 4 nights, 4 days safari, covering Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorogoro.
Our guide was great and we managed to see all the animals we were hoping to albeit we only caught the rhino from a distance!
We loved Serengeti where we saw so many zebra and giraffe plus lions, cheetah and a leopard sleeping in a tree; but Ngorogoro crater was our favourite for the scenery!
We stayed at Gold Crest Hotel in Arusha as part of the package before starting the safari which was OK but nothing special.
But we loved the other stops at Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu, Safari View Luxury Camp in Serengeti and Kuhama Camp on the Ngorogoro Crater rim!
We did have a few issues with the car which cost us some time, including a major failure on the rear suspension which gave us a bit of a scare! However, the friendliness of the other guides, regardless of which company they worked for was amazing to see, so many other safari cars stopped to help us and our guide managed to arrange for us to jump into another car to take us to our camp while he took the car for repair.
This was our first safari experience and we found the choice of operators and options overwhelming at first but in the end we were really happy we went with Serengeti Smile and felt
we got good value for money (we also gave our guide a good tip).
We agreed to pay 30% deposit upfront and the rest on arrival, which gave us some comfort too.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and friendly
I went on a game drive and river cruise in Uganda and the team at Tapestry of Africa were really helpful and attentive. The guides are knowledgeable of both the animals and the local customs. 10/10 these people are great.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!!
Booked a private 8 days / 7 nights safari with Meru Slopes for our honeymoon and it was the absolute best experience ever. We spent a day in Tarangire, a day in Ngorongoro, and the rest of the time in Central and Northern Serengeti.
Our guide, Patrick, was AWESOME. He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and was the best driver - he always made sure we were right in front of the action! He was also so warm and friendly and made sure we had the best time! We saw so many animals (leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, wildebeest migration, etc etc)!
Our accommodations for the safari were amazing. We did mid-range accommodations and the living spaces, food, and hosts/staff were excellent.
I highly recommend to book with Meru Slopes! They will make sure you have an amazing safari :)
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
clear communication, trusted partner for Trip
starting day one of enquiry , Cynthia made this trip planning easy for us and build full confidence. Communication, pricing inclusion exclusion of the trip is very clear and all very well arranged without any problem. And then Ken - the guide- made it executed to the perfection. We booked for 8 days safari trip with Axis - no prior reference - and its just a awesome trip for us. Thanks you so much to Cynthia and Ken and any other team member working behind the frame.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip!
We made a fantastic honeymoon through Kenya and that was partly because of Malika Travel and in particular because of Carlijn! She put together our trip completely according to your wishes and was able to give good advice. We had beautiful accommodations, had a very nice and pleasant guide/driver Dennis and spotted a lot of wild animals! But we especially liked Carlijn's personal approach, she was easily accessible, no question was too much, not even from Kenya and that was very nice! Even a card for our wedding and a welcome home card, that's super nice! :-) Highly recommended to book with Malika Travel!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service and unforgettable experience
Kentau Safaris and Dominic couldn't have been better. From first contact to when I left Kenya, the service was amazing. Extremely well organised, friendly staff/guides and arranged transport was as good as it gets, and the safari itself was fantastic. Dominic was always on hand to help or answer questions. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marurumi made this trip absolutely breathtaking
We really enjoyed our trip to Kenya, James from Marurumi Safari made it special - he showed outstanding knowledge of his country, shared with us some fascinating stories about Kenyans and animals, made us fell in love with the country. Absolutely recommended. Tip: don’t plan activities for absolutely every day, just make sure to stay in one of the beautiful lodges, relax and take your time! Marurumi will make every day you plan special.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Had a perfect time!
For my Zambia trip I contacted many tour operators. Ntanda were the only company that replied in a helpful way immediately, offering a trip within my budget. Everything went smoothly during the trip and in advance. I had an unforgettable time!