PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of my life!
Going on safari was, without a doubt, one of the most incredible experiences of my life! Every moment was unique and memorable, from the magic of watching the sunrise on a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti to the exciting interaction with the Massai Tribe. This was one of the highlights of my year and something that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience something extraordinary.
Also, I want to highlight the incredible work of Cristian, the best guide we could have asked for. His passion, knowledge and attention to every detail made this experience truly unforgettable. I am also very grateful to Douglas, who was instrumental in organizing everything, ensuring that everything ran perfectly.
This adventure is definitely at the top of my “Book List” and will forever be etched in my memory. Thank you for providing something so special!
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IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Tour Group!
Excellent service provided by Ozon Light Tours. The transport and accommodation that they arrange was excellent, and the guide and all staff were extremely helpful to deal with and great to be around. Would definitely use them again!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heaven on Earth
Been there in August 2024 with all my family and it was the trip of a lifetime.
Everything was perfect.
Patrick is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ guide.
Richard was a perfect host.
Thank you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and good company service team, high satisfaction
This is a company with a good service and a high degree of professionalism. Good communications throughout the trip and prepared always to go the extra mile. Excellent value for money for this 5 star service and nothing was to much trouble, also some lovely surprise extras thrown in!
The safaris and accommodation were top quality and all guides and staff extremely knowledgeable on their subjects. Truly a holiday of a lifetime and I would not hesitate to recommend Kilinyota Safaris.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very pleasant place.
My experience in South Africa was fantastic, from the booking with Viva Safari, the flights, to our stay at Tremisana Lodge. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Patrícia Landau, who was incredibly helpful and answered all our questions about the lodge and everything the safari had to offer. I would also like to express my gratitude to the entire Tremisana Safari team. We were warmly welcomed, and everyone went above and beyond to make our safari unforgettable. We were able to see all the Big 5, and despite the intense heat, the experience was truly incredible!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing, knowledgeable, and kind
I am the owner and operator of jstjourneys, a U.S. company that has brought groups to Kenya over the past 20 years. Benson was one of the driver-guides that worked for us for many years. His knowledge, work ethic, and kindness were the reasons we requested him each year we lead safaris. I'm so pleased he has started his own company. Anyone dreaming of going on safari should book with Benson's company, Jungle Empire Africa. You will be pampered and educated. This is a company headed for success.
US
5-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Safari
We had an unforgettable Honeymoon thanks to a fantastic 5 day, 4 night safari in Tanzania!
*Safari Planner - Jake*
I worked with Jake to put together the ideal itinerary including flying directly into the Serengeti from Zanzibar to reduce the overall non-game drive time spent on the read. Jake was very patient and reorganized the proposed itinerary several times before we landed on the perfect amount of time to spend in Serengeti, Ngorongo, and Tarangire while ensuring we stayed 2 nights in each of the incredible lodgings to avoid too much repacking .
*Guide - Frank*
Our guide Frank was phenomenal! He did a great job explaining what the next days' schedules would be and was always courteous and flexible with any requests we had. Frank was an amazing guide in so many ways - his wildlife spotting and coordination with other drivers meant we saw more animals than we ever imagined we would. He also regularly washed the vehicle which was an unexpected surprise - there is something magical about waking up and seeing a sparkling clean vehicle ready for a big day of safari adventures. Frank was also an excellent driver - we were so impressed by how smooth the overall experience was given how rough the roads can be in late November. Frank was like part of the family and after 5 days together we were sad to say goodbye!
*Shadows of Africa*
Having reached out to 5+ tour operators when I was in the planning phase I was immediately impressed by the level of quality of their website, their tour outlines, and overall professionalism. Going on Safari confirmed everything I expected and more! It was clear Shadows provides a level of service above other tour operators in a few ways. I'm sure there are more but a couple of the highlights:
1 - Lunches during game drives are *warm* :D The guides work with the lodges to get warm meals prepared in advance. I had no idea the level of service we were about to receive until our first couple lunches where it was clear most operators would have you eating a cold, packed lunch. Shadows on the other hand would have a protein, one or two vegetable dishes, and rice. etc. all ready to be served warm.
2 - The safari vehicles was practically new! It was in such good shape, and our guide mentioned it was only the 2nd or so time it had been used as of November 2024.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Courteous
My experience with Dawn Safaris was quite good. They were very punctual in everything. I really liked their time management. The events were well scheduled. Our best experience was our Chobe game drive and boat cruise. We had a superb lunch at cresta Mowana. This day was fun filled and the experience of seeing part of the big five animals was good
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My advice: Avoid Windsong Safaris
I booked a women’s safari with Windsong Safaris, expecting a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Unfortunately, aspects of the trip did not meet my expectations, and I feel it’s important to share my experience so others can make an informed decision.
The trip was marketed as a premium, life-changing safari. However, I was surprised to learn that the owner Trish did not personally lead the trip, as I initially believed. I was informed two weeks before departure that the original group was no longer going, and as a result, Trish would not be attending due to economic reasons. This change left me feeling uncertain, as we were given limited local contacts and minimal details regarding transportation and accommodations. Communication was primarily through Facebook or calls to California, which was not always practical.
There were several logistical challenges that made parts of the trip stressful. Transportation between locations was long and difficult, and I was unsure who would be picking us up at times. The camps seemed unprepared for our arrival, and we were required to sign a liability waiver that had all our names on a single form. I later discovered that my signature had been added without my knowledge, which concerned me.
The itinerary did not align with what I had anticipated. The "women’s safari" was promoted as an experience centered around connection, culture, and personal growth. However, I felt that there was minimal cultural engagement or structured activities beyond the game drives. While the wildlife was incredible, I had hoped for more meaningful experiences, such as the opportunity to visit local villages to donate hygiene products—something I was initially told would be included but only happened because I repeatedly requested it.
Some group dynamics also posed challenges. Certain participants had medical conditions that led to difficult situations during the trip. One individual had a medical emergency related to a pre-existing condition, and another declined to take malaria medication due to personal beliefs. These situations, while beyond anyone’s control, created additional concerns about safety and preparedness.
There were also some discrepancies between what was promised and what was delivered. For example, I was told there would be WiFi at all camps, but in reality, it was only available in central areas that were not always accessible. I was also under the impression that four nights at a beach resort were included, but plans appeared to change. When I inquired about these issues, I felt the response was defensive rather than solution-oriented, which left me disappointed.
Overall, while I appreciated the opportunity to see Africa’s incredible wildlife, I personally would never book with this company again.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is according to plan
We took a safari from Dar es Salaam (28-30.12.24).
Everything went according to the preliminary agreed plan (the price was optimal, everything was negotiable, I ordered a translator separately for convenience).
Thank you for the unreal emotions!
Impressions for life!
We saw absolutely all the animals!
I recommend you ✅