US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari company and guide Haruni!
From start to finish an absolutely amazing experience! Our guide Haruni was wonderful and made the trip fantastic. We saw SO many animals thanks to him and he was very funny and considerate of our every need. Every hotel/camp/lodge we stayed in was great. Seems like they thought of everything. Plenty of clean water and chargers at every site, including in our jeep. Lion King truly has a well earned reputation as being the very best tour company and it shows. Tanzania is a beautiful country and it is truly impressive how well preserved the nature is. We loved every minute of it and hope to come back again one day!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Next time again Makasa
We booked a year ahead our Tansania Safari (10 days) and a beach hotel in Zanzibar (7 days) with Makasa.
The Z-hotel in Zanzibar unfortunately release our 3 rooms (3 pairs ~60 years travelled) only 4 days before we flew out from Germany. The stress level was immense, BUT:
Due to the effort and engagement of Makasa the situation was fixed fast. Makasa took responsibility - even that this was not their fault, cross checked with the Z-hotel - and arranged a new accommodation, which was even better (all-inclusive @Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort). Makasa gave a professional impression on the phone and was always customer and solution oriented in a kind manner.
The Safari was also well planned and executed. The safari stations:
1. Olerai Lodge (1 night)
2 Tarangire Safari Lodge (2 nights)
3. Baghayo Garden Suites (2 nights)
4. In the wind Lodge (3 nights) - a highlight
5. Mawe Luxury Tented Camp (3 nights)
flight to Zanzibar
Zanzibar:
6. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (7 nights)
During the safari we had an excellent guide Augustino, working for Makasa, who explained all details of the different areas we visited. From the birds to the plants with an excellent eye for the details he explained with passion and patience - for non native english speakers - the environment. In addition his excellent guide network with other drivers ensured to find challenging animals like e.g. Leopards in the trees. During the trip he became part of the "family" and was "not only the driver/guide". Thanks for that!!!
As we have been alreads ~60 years old, so weaknesses of the people needed to be handled (e.g. sea sick guy :-) on safari...). These challenges have been also handled save and well. We enjoyed the big five, the atmosphere of the nature, the accomodations and the people very much on that trip.
Therefore, with the experiences made:
Makasa can be recommended further, without any constraints, which we have done already @friends and family.
If we are comming back to Tansania one day, we will definitely go with Makasa.
Thanks Makasa for the unforgettable experience. And BIG thanks to Augustino,
the OK Ok group from Germany
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eastern Uganda Birding Tour
This tour exceeded our expectations as far as the quality of the birdwatching and expertise of our guide/driver Davis. We checked many endemics off our list with the patient and expert tracking of Davis. we feel we had excellent value for money. we chose basic accommodation which puts you squarely in the parks and reserves. We aren’t overly fussy people so we’re fine with cold showers and no air conditioning but thrilled with en suite bathrooms with a “stool” toilet. My only recommendation would be to pack a rechargeable fan for extra comfort. we had been to Uganda 2 years ago for the “traditional” safari so our focus this time was more on birds, a passion of my husband’s. Davis is a very funny and easy-going guy. We shared our meals with him but also had plenty of down time over the hot noon to 4pm time. We are already considering another trip with him to Kenya to try and see the cheetah and more endemics.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thom can spot all of the animals!!
My husband and I had a 5 day safari with Thom, he is a great guide. He has the most spectacular eyesight, he saw animals long before we could spot them. We did not miss seeing any of the big 5. The Ndutu plains was the best safari I have ever been on, so many animals.
The accomodations and food were wonderful.
Communications with Great Escape Trails was on time and meaningful. If you are going to Tanzania to see the animals and meet the people, pick Great Escape Trails
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star +++ Safari with Nico!
Impeccible service! We even did a more mid level safari and it felt top notch luxurious. Hellen was beyond accommodating when our flight was cancelled and figured everything out with ease.
On the safari itself, we basically saw every animal within an hour of landing. We could tell our guide Nico was the best as all other guides would ask him for advice. Basically every time he spotted all the major animals first, so we had the only front row seat before the other operators.
So lucky to have found this company. Don’t go with anyone else!!!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for the best experience.
The staff were kind and trustworthy. It was a perfect tour.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Trip was well organized, we saw a lot of animals and the camps were really nice. Unfortunately, our tour guide was not really talkative although he knew a lot and his English was fluent. We asked a lot of questions on which he gave answers but did not tell a ot of background information by himself. In general real the tour and route was nice but one has to be prepared to be many hours in a car and get up early if you want to see lots of animals.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari
Unforgettable 6-Day Private Safari in Tanzania with Bob Serengeti Expedition Tour Safari
Tanzania is a land of breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and incredible adventures. In January 2025, I had the privilege of embarking on a 6-day private safari arranged by Bob Serengeti Expedition Tour Safari, and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. This journey took us through some of the most famous national parks in Tanzania—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park—each offering unique landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters. The combination of expert guiding, well-planned itineraries, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional service made this an adventure of a lifetime
Planning a safari can be overwhelming, but Bob Serengeti Expedition Tour Safari made it completely stress-free. From the moment we inquired about the tour, their communication was prompt, clear, and detailed. They provided a customized itinerary that suited my budget and interests, ensuring I would experience the best of Tanzania within six days.
For anyone looking for an affordable yet high-quality safari experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Bob Serengeti Expedition Tour Safari. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to providing an unforgettable experience make them one of the best tour companies in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Three out of big 5 + 2 great tour guides = 5 stars!
I did the Akegera National Park 1 day tour and loved it! Two tour guides took me for a private tour to Akegera from Kigali in a pop up roof 4x4. They were both lovely, interesting to chat to and were really committed to finding the best sightings of animals. We saw lots of 3 of the big 5 plus loads of other animals which I was happy with but apparently that counts as a less exciting than usual day. The highlight was definitely the boat trip where I saw some beautiful elephants bathing and eating in the water close up. Thanks for the tour!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Likana - unforgettable safari in the Gorillas in the Mist
I wanted to visit the Mountain Gorillas and at the same time see a piece of Rwanda and Uganda.
By choosing the Likana company from a website unknown in my country www.safaribookings.com according to the motto "no risk, no fun" :) was a very good choice!
We chose a safari for 8 days.
Before my arrival, I received a professional offer with the route and accommodation. All elements of this program were implemented, animals, trips, very good food, fantastically located accommodation.
We traveled in a small group of 4 people who travel a lot and we were all very pleased with the organization and commitment of our guide Andrew.
Andrew was always professional overseeing the program while also giving us space for our needs. He has a lot of knowledge about both visited countries, customs and animals. In the National Parks, he always made sure that we heve the best local guides and had the best places to meet the animals.
We came back from the safari full of impressions and memories.
