US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Davis and Asante Bibi go above and beyond to give you the experience you came for and more!
Bucket List Item ✅
Words cannot describe how breathtakingly beautiful Mikumi National Park safari was, all thanks to David, CEO of Asante Bibi Safaris.
Let me first start off by saying that I went on a solo Safari trip. As a woman by myself first time in Tanzania, David made me feel safe and guided me every step of the way. He personally picked me up at the airport in Dar Es Salaam and brought me safely to my hotel. David Met me back at the hotel lobby in the morning to pick me up and head to the train station where I enjoyed a local train ride to Morogoro. When we arrived at Morogoro station our driver Rajabu greeted us and drove us to the park. (Total travel time was around 3.5 hours, but WELL worth it) Thanks to our Asante Bibi tour guide Abedinego we spent 6 breaking hours in the Mikumi where I saw so much amazing wildlife including the hard to find Leopard. I even saw the rarest of all - a Pangolin!
I would recommend David and Asante Bibi Safaris for you all your Tanzania adventures!
10/10 Highly Recommend!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide Charles Sharuq - super expert!
We had our tour in the middle of August, and from the moment we landed until the end of the tour, everything went smoothly and was very well managed.
We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the best sightseeing experience with our guide, Charles, who is extremely professional and passionate about what he does. He took great care of us throughout the tour, knew exactly where to spot wild animals, and expertly read their patterns and behaviors. This was both highly informative and thrilling for us. Our night bonfire talks and jokes were also fantastic! 💯
Feeling completely safe and filled with unique emotions, we were sad to see our 7-day tour come to an end but happy that we had the opportunity to experience it with such a guide!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family-Friendly Safari with Outstanding Service..
Traveling with kids can be tricky, but Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris made it so easy! James, our guide, was patient and engaging with our children. They loved the chance to see flamingos at Lake Nakuru and the thrilling game drives in Masai Mara. The lodges were family-friendly and comfortable, and the meals were excellent. A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for families!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our trip with Shavi Tours was a dream come true!
We climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and it was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. The team ensured we were fully prepared, and our guide Justine provided constant support throughout the trek. After the climb, we explored the Hadzabe tribe for a fascinating cultural experience. This company truly knows how to create unforgettable memories!"
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mesmerizing Rift Valley Lakes Safari..
Exploring the Rift Valley Lakes with African Hartebeest Safaris Ltd was a fantastic experience. Lake Nakuru’s shimmering waters were filled with flamingos, and the game drives revealed rhinos and other fascinating wildlife. The Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge offered breathtaking views and top-notch service. Patrick’s guiding expertise ensured we didn’t miss a single highlight. This trip was ideal for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike..
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari
Unfortunately no view on mount Kilimandscharo, but contact with guide and organization was top.
RO
A dream come true!
Earlier this month we travelled to Kenya to fulfil our dream of going on safari and we were not disappointed. Paul from Africa Starpal Tours & Safaris was very friendly and helpful in managing to satisfy all our wishes, creating a personalized package for a dream holiday. We managed to visit all the big reserves namely Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and of course Nairobi National Park. The scenery was fabulous and we saw a lot of animals. Our guides Morris (Eagle Eye - best guide ever) and Kizito, were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. It was an amazing trip and a wonderful time we spent together, travelling in this wonderful country called Kenya. We recommend Kenya and Africa Starpal Tours & Safaris for a dream holiday!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A smaller, local company with a big heart that really knows how to deliver the trip of a lifetime!
Right from the beginning, communications from Pamoja Tours were prompt and detailed, making this complex planning so much easier. My contact at Pamoja, Regina, was a real gem. She truly listened to what sort of experience I was looking for and put together a fabulous tour for me.
I was in Uganda for the first week, on the Gorilla and Chimpanzee Habituation Tours - an absolutely incredible experience. My guide/driver was David Katantazi. He was not only very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Uganda but was very generous in answering my million questions about all things Ugandan.
The next two weeks were on safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. My guide, Allan Sande, was another absolutely amazing treasure. He was an incredible wildlife spotter - I got to see more species of animals then I even thought possible! He wasn't just a great spotter, he was so knowledgeable about them all. Besides his knowledge, his good nature and beautiful laugh made him the best companion I could have asked for.
Choosing Pamoja Tours, a smaller Ugandan company, was the best decision I could have made. I felt safe and well looked after the entire time. My trip organizer, Regina, was always quick in getting back to me regarding any and all matters.
I had dreamed of my African trip for years and the reality far exceeded my expectation. Thanks again to Pamoja and my lovely guides for making this an unforgettable memory. As I said many times during this trip, "my heart is full".
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour, great guides, great facilities but some planning issues
We are a late 60's couple from New Jersey. Benson put together an excellent 16 day personal tour for my wife and I. We travelled from Nairobi across southern Kenya to the Massai Mara and then south to Tanzania, the Serengeti, and many other national parks. Benson arranged for a separate tour company (Raven Tours) to escort us through Tanzania. Finally, our Banok guide met us at the Namanga border crossing near Amboseli National Park to finish our tour and return us to Nairobi Airport. Both transfers at the international borders went smoothly thanks to the guides. Both guides were excellent and really made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. We cannot recommend Robert in Kenya (for Banok Tours) and Rajabu (Roger) in Tanzania (for Raven Tours) highly enough!
In all cases, the accommodations and meals were excellent. Facilites were always clean and comfortable. We stayed in both lodges and glamping tent sites. All rooms and tents had running water and flush toilets, even in the most remote areas.
We were scheduled for a hot air balloon trip in Tanzania which we had paid for in advance. Unfortunately, it had to be canceled due to very high winds. Benson arranged for a complete refund for us before we left Tanzania.
The reason for the 4 star rating comes from the tour planning. Although most days went as planned, there were some instances where we could not visit a park or wildlife area as planned because travel times and distances were much greater than had been indicated in our tour itinerary, requiring us to forgo a stop or shorten a visit. Our tour guides worked out the kinks in the itinerary as needed. Roger was particularly helpful in this regard.
Overall it was the an excellent experience and the tour of a lifetiime. We would certainly go with Benson and Banok tours again.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best custom safari operator!!!
Miranda and Roko were super helpful arranging our custom safari and optimizing the itinerary. They were very prompt replying by email and patient with questions. The vehicle was top notch, clean, well maintained, and had all the snacks and drinks our kids needed to stay happy. I would highly recommend this small company to arrange your safari needs! We stayed at their lodge and had very tasty home cooked meals.
Our driver Salim was very experienced, courteous, and safe. We would dart off across the Savanah and have no idea why then Salim would point out what he saw on the horizon (lions, cheetahs, hyenas). Overall saw 45 different lions in 3 days of safari along with countless other animals. Salim was the OG of Ndutu and helped so many others who were stuck with inexperienced drivers who were lost. Salim never tired after 12 hours of fun.
The Roko team made this the best safari ever!!!!
