CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attention to detail, friendly, and trustworthy!
Knowing this was a trip booked via WhatsApp, it’s strange way to conduct business this way but it’s the norm in Tanzania. The tour operator does have a working website with payment functionality through SWIFT or Visa. This makes it much easier to build credibility.
I had a three day time frame and my operator, Nancy was great at being responsive and adjusting my itinerary as needed. She booked accommodations that were quite comfortable, safe and secure. The whole experience I was well taken care of.
The pick up from JRO (Kilimanjaro) airport in the evening, being taken to my Airbnb for the evening (the driver Yusuf was super friendly and also called the Airbnb host to get me to the right house). In the morning, was promptly picked up and then proceeded to pick up other travelers efficiently. Our trip was safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. I opted to go to Serengeti Park, Ngorongoro crater, and then over to Materuni Falls, and after that trip was dropped off at the airport. Everything was handled quite well.
The trip was last minute but it was cost efficient and worth the value for money - they are open to negotiation, modifications, and accommodating your needs, so please do not hesitate to ask. Take the airport transfer option, enjoy yourself - you are in good hands.
I highly recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition - they made crafted my experience wonderfully and in a short time frame given my last minute ask.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent !
I would like to write a warm recommendation for the best safari guide and driver – Bariki. Bariki has the eyes of a hawk and spots animals from a great distance. Thanks to him, we saw leopards, lion cubs, and many other animals. He was able to answer every question we asked with a wealth of information. He is incredibly knowledgeable, an expert in his field, and speaks excellent English.
He is also a wonderful person—always cheerful, helpful, and created a great atmosphere. On top of all that, he is the best driver in the safari. He drove us safely through roads and sand, always making sure we had the best and closest view of the animals.
Thank you so much, Bariki. You are a special person and played an important part in the amazing experience I had.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant! Friendly, professional and so enthusiastic.
This was the ultimate experience for the 3 of us from Australia. Hands down, the highlight was touring through Soweto and walking through the poor townships meeting the locals and even being invited into one of their homes. A local resident showed us around and explained their way of life and hardships.
The buffet lunch near Nelson Mandela's and Desmond Tutu's house was very tasty and filling too.
It was great seeing Johannesburg's tourist and historical sites.
The tour guide, whose name we can't recall I'm sorry, was an absolute gem - captivating, full of knowledge and a delight from the time we were warmly greeted on pickup to the time we said goodbye at our accommodation.
If you only do one tour in Johannesburg then make this one a priority. We highly, highly recommend this tour. It was such an eye opening experience and something we'll never forget.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Outstanding Safari Experience – Truly Unforgettable Our safari trip was nothing short of perfect
An Outstanding Safari Experience – Truly Unforgettable
Our safari trip was nothing short of perfect – outstanding in every possible way.
Our guide - George Mathias was exceptionally skilled – both in his professional knowledge and his personal approach. The guide’s deep understanding of the wildlife, the African landscape, and local tribes added an invaluable dimension to the experience. His explanations were insightful, engaging, and enriched our journey enormously.
The driver was highly professional and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
As someone who has traveled extensively over the years, I can confidently say this was one of the most well-executed and memorable trips I’ve ever taken.
A huge thank you to the organizers for creating such a flawless and enriching adventure!
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing Safari we couldn't ask for more!
I booked a trip with Lion King Adventure, and it was absolutely incredible!
Our guide, Mwita, was outstanding — truly top-notch!
We got to see all of the Big Five, which was such a thrill.
The places we stayed at were nothing short of amazing.
It was a perfect experience — I couldn’t have asked for anything more!
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
smooth communication and quick response.
As a solo female traveler, you can generally feel safe in the park, especially on organized tours. My guide, Festus is typically very knowledgeable about the animals.
Amboseli National Park offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and diverse wildlife, highly reco.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Johannesburg in 1 day
It was a very interesting and well managed tour. Our guide Tshepo did an excellence job. He kept track of time, gave us plenty and interesting information and drove us safely. In one day we got an insight of Constitution Hill, Apartheid-Museum and Soweto.
US
Very Reliable Services
I visited Kenya and I appreciate the Taxi Rental services offered by Cate,I hope to make more contact in the near future
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
It was a very memorable journey. We saw many animals in Masai Mara. PaPa is a very enthusiastic tour guide who taught us a lot about animals and helped us a lot during the journey.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional, reliable and friendly. I would recommend 100%
Cuckoo has been incredibly helpful and professional. We’ve had numerous changes to the safari during the booking process and they’ve been very responsive, flexible and accommodating.
When the time finally came for our trip, we were welcomed by our tour guide Simon, who has played a big part in making the trip so memorable. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgable and was keen to ensure that we had the best experience.
Throughout the safari, all the activities and transfers were scheduled and executed smoothly and reliably with no issues. I would definitely recommend Cuckoo Safari and Simon in particular for anyone looking to do a safari in Zimbabwe and surrounding countries.
Thank you to the Cuckoo Team!