DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Kivoito – absolutely recommended!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable Safari with Kivoito – absolutely recommended!
We did a two-day safari in the Ngorongoro crater and in the Tarangire National Park with the organizer Kiwoito and were completely thrilled!
From the pick-up to the transfer to the hotel to the entire organization, everything was smooth and perfectly organized.
Special praise goes to our guide Abdul. He speaks very good German, is extremely friendly and sympathetic and accompanied us excellently throughout the safari. You can immediately tell that he knows the parks very well and has a lot of experience.
We were also very lucky to see all the Big Five in the wild – an unforgettable experience!
The off-road vehicles were also in very good condition and ideal for safari. The accommodations were well organized, and also the food that was served to us during the safari in the park was very tasty.
We found it particularly nice that we could choose the lodge ourselves and Kiwoito put together a suitable overall package for us.
What also impressed us positively: After the safari, even the managing director came to us personally to thank us and get our feedback. This shows how important Kiwoito is to the satisfaction of its customers and that the organizer attaches great importance to personal contact and continuous improvement of its service.
Our conclusion: Kiwoito is a very professional, reliable and fair safari organizer, with who you feel in good hands. A big thank you to the whole team and especially to our guide Abdul for this fantastic experience!
We can recommend Kiwoito without reservation and would book again at any time. 🐘🦁🌍
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They put together an excellent safari at a greatly reduced price than we found with others
I contacted a number of local travel agents to see about booking a safari that my family of 5 had in mind. Tatenda and Jonathan from African Fairytales designed the safari we had in mind at about a quarter of the price of other offers we received from other travel agents. Tatenda and Jonathan were able to do this by working with local lodges that were friendly clean and comfortable vs staying at larger more expensive lodges. Even though African Fairytale Tours is based in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, they were able to coordinate our arrival in Zambia, with a Zambia driver, and our four day/five night safari at three lodges in Botswana. All the drivers were on time and friendly. The lodges provided great meals. And the game drives were amazing. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, and much more wildlife, except unfortunately leopards. The coordination needed to insure everything went smoothly moving from each operator and lodge worked without a hitch. We then spent two days on the Zambian side and two days on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and each time we went through the border our guide was waiting and helped with the process so the transfers went smoothly (well at least as smooth as possible going through African borders). I can't express enough about how well the booking process went, the coordination of the whole safari and the friendly service that was provided.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
Silas, the tour operator, was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all my questions. The package itself was decent. I was recommended to Safari Updates by one my colleagues who used their services twice.
I visited the Maasai Mara with low expectations, hoping to see the Big Five. I must say, I was quite fortunate.
The Jambo Mara Lodge was lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was good. Chef Jacob was attentive and personable. However, there are no air-conditioned rooms at Jambo Mara, so afternoons in the room were quite hot and uncomfortable. Evenings and nights were cooler, so a fan was sufficient. The rooms also lack Wi-Fi, which felt a bit isolating since it’s only available in the reception area.
Now, a word or two about my safari guide, Peter. As a Maasai born and raised there, he’s incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the animals. Being a curious person, I had a million questions for him about Maasai culture, animals, and the wild, and he patiently answered them all. You won’t be disappointed with Peter as your guide. He kept checking on me throughout the safari to ensure I was comfortable. I opted for a private tour, and I’m glad I did. I felt safe and relaxed. Highly recommend Peter!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Small Company, Big Hearts — Great Value for Budget Travellers!
What a feast!
From baby zebras nursing and herds drinking by the river to giraffes feeding in the trees, and hyenas and vultures enjoying their meals — we witnessed the circle of life right before our eyes. Every turn of the road brought another surprise!
Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris is a small company, but the people working there have big hearts. Everyone we met was friendly, responsible and genuinely dedicated to making our trip enjoyable.
To be fair, the vehicles and equipment could use some improvement. We even experienced an unexpected incident with our vehicle during the trip. However, what impressed us most was how the team handled it. Juventus, the manager, was very responsible and supportive throughout the situation, while Issah came to help us when things went wrong. Everyone worked together to sort things out and keep our journey going.
Things don’t always go perfectly, especially on an adventure in the African wilderness. But I believe how people respond when something goes wrong says much more about a company than when everything goes according to plan.
A special shout-out to our amazing main guide, Aslan! He was incredibly responsible, knowledgeable about wildlife and always happy to share interesting facts about the animals and their behaviour. His English was so fluent that, as a non-native English speaker, I sometimes felt like I was attending an English class rather than going on a safari — in the best possible way! He also had a great sense of humour, which made the long drives much more enjoyable. Thank you, Aslan, for making our adventure so memorable!
Of course, this is not a luxury safari company, and considering the very affordable price we paid, we had realistic expectations. The facilities may be basic, but the service and dedication of the staff are anything but.
For anyone planning an African safari on a budget, I would definitely recommend this company. You may not get the fanciest vehicle, but you’ll meet genuinely good people who care about your experience.
What made this journey so special was watching wildlife simply living its everyday life. No scripts, no schedules, just nature unfolding right before our eyes.
The Serengeti reminded us that life is everywhere, and every moment tells a different story.
I sincerely hope this small company continues to grow, improve its equipment and become even more successful in the future. They truly deserve it!
Small company, big hearts, and memories that will last a lifetime!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing
caleb is a good guide with expertise, and jungleroam is experienced to get priced hotel , lucky to choose them, kenya is amazing
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by Jane Ni
Although we saw fewer animals than expected, we did get to see lions.
ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime holiday
The thing that most impressed me was how lovely everyone was! Everywhere I went people were friendly, cheerful, upbeat and positive.
On Safari the animals were completely relaxed around the jeeps, taking no notice at all, lions and elephants wandering past and around the jeeps, crossing in front and even laying in the shade of them!
Incredible experience for an animal lover!
In Zanzibar the accommodation was great, the excursions were amazing and, again, everyone was lovely!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lucky Wildlife Encounters and Fascinating Animal Interactions Around the Lodge
I joined the 4 Day Tremisana Safari and it was an great South African wildlife experience. I was lucky enough to see white rhinos on a bush walk, elephants near our lodge, a leopard on my final morning, and even a hyena near our bush barbecue dinner!
The golden sunsets and sundowners during game drives were beautiful. Staying at Tremisana Game Lodge was also a highlight, especially watching elephants and impala visit a nearby waterhole from our outdoor patio.
The weather can change quite a bit, so I recommend bringing both sun protection and warm layers. Although the drive from Johannesburg Airport to the lodge was long, the safari experience was well worth it, it is a fantastic destination.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John Is The Greatest Tour Guide In The World!
John is the kindest most down to earth human. John is knowledgeable, humorous, patient, intelligent, and such a kind soul and spirit. John is so present and intentional with his time. John’s passion in life is guiding these safaris and he feels most alive in nature with these incredible animals. I learned so much about the animals in the wild from John and I also learned so much about life and the human experience. John was an amazing mentor and teacher full of wisdom who turned into a lifelong friend of mine. I whole heartedly recommend booking a safari with John and his wonderful team.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best tour companies I have ever used
Nofy Travel and Tours is one of the best tour companies, local or international, I have used in all my years of world travel. From the beginning of planning for this trip to the end of our time there, everything was done with care and put us, the travelers, first. From Philedine, the owner of the company, to her staff and the guides we used, we were treated with the utmost consideration and all changes that were needed were provided for quickly and without question. As an example, when we were spending long hours driving in the south over some of the worst roads I've ever seen, the office immediately made changes to our itinerary so we could spend more time enjoying the places we were staying and less time in a car. They truly put the customer first in all things. For a 3 week trip, the price was more than reasonable and the so-called mid-range accommodations we had were more than adequate and some of them were first-class hotels/lodges in stunning locations. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there, saw and learned a lot and were treated like honored guests. Nosy means dream in the Malagasy language and this company will fulfill yours if you use them to visit Madagascar.