DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a lovely safari
What an incredible safari. We count ourselves lucky to have done this holidays vacation with Mboni Adventures. Jackson and his team at at the office organized everything perfectly, including our guide Philip who looked after us very well. He made us to feel like royalty and made our safari and amazing adventure and relaxing also.
The wildlife encounters from our great 4x4 were so many including some up close encounters with elephants, lions, wildebeest, baboons, buffaloes and hippos. We actually saw all the big 5 in the first 4 days and the sequence kept on repeating itself in the subsequent days. The lodgings organized were fantastic and had excellent service. Tanzanians seem to have perfected the art of hospitality in East Africa because the lodges were really amazing.
Looking forward to a next time
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Siya Phambile went above and beyond my expectations and then some!
Wow! - what an awesome experience it was travelling with Ben of Siya Phambile. From my initial enquiry some 9mths prior to our trip, to being on safari, in a hot air balloon or sitting around the braai with Ben was nothing short of amazing.
The countless emails with my initial uncertainties and all my requests and were never too much trouble, Ben’s knowledge and ability to pick up on what I was looking for was second to none. He helped build the perfect custom holiday for my family that didn't cost an arm and a leg, and in doing so removed all the stress, concerns and anxiety that would often come when organising a trip like this, he put all the moving parts together for us and still left room for flexibility throughout. As our personal guide along the way, we were privileged to have him travelling with us, such an easy going guy, he just ‘clicked’ with us and that made it all the more special. Some amazing yarns, a wealth of local knowledge, great cooking skills and just a bloody nice guy!
Couldn’t recommend him highly enough, to anyone travelling to South Africa, please contact him, you won’t regret it
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Steve is one of the best!
Very good experience! Steve is great guide! He knows the road and he knows where to find animals! Besides, he is also So warm-hearted by helping 4 cars getting out of the mud. Accommodation and food is ok for the price. Basically clean and organized. The only thing is we got to see all the animals for the first two days in Masa Mara and for later days ie. Amboseli, we only see elephants So i guess you can change the parks order to make it more exciting for tourists.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, service minded and easy to get in contact with!
Johnny Jacksson has been so professional, friendly and the best guide we could have ever have asked for. He has so much knowledge about the animals and to our questions and has a patience of gold! We are so so thankful for these days together, thanks a million!
CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best experience
The driver Richard was very professional and friendly, and the food at the camp was very much to my liking and highly recommended.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour guide!
Very responsible. Fantastic driving skills. Great personality.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great
We had an exceptional experience with Katona Agency! Their professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness truly set them apart. Jackie, in particular, went the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly. Despite the tight timeline that other agencies found challenging, she managed to organize everything seamlessly, staying in constant communication and checking on us at every touchpoint throughout our trip. The one-day gorilla trek was an absolute highlight—well-organized and unforgettable. We highly recommend Katona Agency for their outstanding service and care. Thank you for making our trip so special!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
THE BEST TOUR COMPANY TO BOOK YOUR SAFARI WITH!
It's was a great safari with offered with the perfect tour company and a good experience under our professional guide Kennedy.
We had a four day safari starting with Maasai mara National reserve and ended in Lake Nakuru National Park and it was amazing.
We were able to see all the big five, almost all other other animals that we could see not forgetting about the birds. Kennedy was amizing with his good driving tactics in the muddy parks. Also he passed to us all the information we could need in each and every animal we saw.
If you are planning for a safari, I highly recommend this company.
Thank you African Home and Kennedy.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It definitely couldn’t be better!
It was one of the best experiences of my life! Tanzania has an amazing wildlife and it got much better for us because of Serengeti Smile’ service. Since the booking moment everything went really good. And write down the name of the best guide in the whole country: Champion! Champion is suuuper frendly, helpful, explained us all everything and took us to the best places inside the parks. And btw, he has super accurate eyes, could find the animals from really far and in super special situations. I would definitely recommend him 100%.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Safari Experience with Ayubu, my guide
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible safari experience Ayubu provided during our recent trip.
From the moment we set off, his passion for wildlife and deep knowledge of the ecosystem were evident. His ability to share fascinating insights about the animals, their behaviors, and the environment truly enriched my experience. I was not just observing wildlife; but also learning about the delicate balance of nature and the importance of conservation.
His keen eye for spotting animals, even in the most hidden corners of the park, was impressive. Thanks to his expertise, I was fortunate enough to witness some breathtaking moments, including the amazing prides of lions and their cubs in almost all the parks we visited, the wonderful elephant herds in Tarangire, the fascinating baboons in Manyara and many more. These memories will stay with me forever.
Moreover, his friendly demeanor, sense of humour, and willingness to answer all my questions made me feel comfortable and engaged throughout the journey. He created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making every moment enjoyable. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his guests and the wildlife, and that passion made all the difference.
Thank you once again for an unforgettable experience. I strongly recommend you to my friends and family, as well as to the readers of this review. I look forward to joining you on another safari in the future!
I should add that his choice of accommodation was excellent except for the last night in Arusha! I did not like the accommodation .
Thanks again Ayubu.
