20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They’re a super reliable and knowledgeable tour operators who delivers an epic adventure.
I had an epic trip to Haarties and I'm still grinning from ear to ear 😊! The service was top-notch - the team at the resort were super friendly and attentive.
The tour itself was incredible! Our guide, Shaun, was a wealth of knowledge and took us to some seriously stunning spots. We got to explore hidden waterfalls, hike through breathtaking scenery, and even spot some amazing wildlife.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEYOND AMAZING
This is the company you want organizing your safari! Mike (the owner) and his whole team know the area well and are well respected. He listened to what we wanted and delivered. He took care of everything from arrival to departure including coordinating parks, accommodation, and food. He is reliable, trustworthy and kind. We spent 6 days on Safari with our wondergul guide January who was knowledgeable, flexible to our needs, and generous. We will remember this trip forever! It was way above and beyond our expectations.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable
My Safari Trip with Manka was super great! I went with my whole family, my brother of four years old included, and we had a good time with lots of luck with seeing such amazing animals! The company we went with is run by some amazing and engaged people who really care that the experience is a good one. They are flexible and reliable. We went to visit their office in Arusha as well and had a chat with more of the workers and they are all such smiley people.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Remarkable Experience
As a UK couple on our first journey to Tanzania, our safari with Zara Tours was truly remarkable. From Moshi, Baraka’s skill and insight shaped every day, leading us through Lake Manyara’s flamingos, elephants and playful monkeys, peaceful lodges with sweeping views, and a moving visit with the Hadzabe people. Ngorongoro amazed us with lions, rhinos and vast wildlife, while game drives and walking safaris through the endless Serengeti plains delivered dramatic encounters, rich landscapes and glowing sunsets we’ll never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari, loads of animals!
We did a 4 day, 3 night safari to Tarangire, Ngorongo, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. It was an incredible trip!
Once we got in the truck at the airport, the guide took it from there. We felt really well taken care of - we were able to relax and take in the amazing sites and up close views of all the incredible animals. We saw so many, it really blew away our expectations.
The accommodations were extremely comfortable and nice and the dinners were delicious.
10/10 recommend!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3 day safari, spotting the big 5 in o my 2 days!
The trip as a whole was amazing. We had really good guides who provided top service and communication. They respond very quick and are always nice and informative.we slept at The lodge, which was ok, but no air con in room so it was hot during the nights, but otherwise good. The whole package is very good value for money as everything is set up for you, so you don’t have to worry about anything. We had an amazing 3 day safari and after only 2 days we had seen the big 5. The guide aswell knew the place very well and drove us right next to the lions and leopards! The food was good and we got water throughout the day. So in all, it was very comfortable and I would recommend this company to everywon thinking of doing a safari.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari with amazing wildlife and a great guide
We had a really great experience with Enjoyable Nature Safaris. We saw so many incredible animals and even managed to see all of the Big Five in just two days, which was absolutely amazing. Our driver was very skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly, and he truly made the whole safari feel special and safe. Everything was well organized, and the game drives were exciting with many great sightings.
The only small downside was that the rooms did not have air conditioning, so it can get quite warm, especially at night. There were also quite a lot of mosquitoes at the camp, so I strongly recommend bringing a good mosquito spray. Other than that, it was an unforgettable experience and I would definitely recommend doing this safari.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Worst experience I've ever had with a tour operator
I traveled with John in August 2025 on a classic eight-day safari trip.
The trip involved serious organizational failures, but most importantly, I am still waiting – five months later – for the return of several thousand dollars that were paid twice and never refunded.
This was neither my first nor my second time in Tanzania, and I am very familiar with how such trips are supposed to be run. At first, John made a pleasant impression and responded quickly to messages, which is why I chose to hire his services. However, already at the very beginning of the trip, he made an utterly unreasonable number of mistakes – mistakes that should not happen even over ten trips. He failed to book some of the hotels, made pricing errors, booked the wrong room types, booked different hotels than those we had agreed upon, and even got reservation dates wrong.
Throughout the entire trip, there was a constant feeling of a complete lack of transparency, as if John was repeatedly trying to mislead me. Even when he came to my hotel in person to try to resolve the issues, it did not help, and the situation only became more frustrating.
All of this is very serious, but the most troubling issue occurred when John asked me to pay again for flights from the Serengeti to Zanzibar – an amount of roughly $3,000 – even though I had already paid him for these flights in advance. He claimed that his bank was giving him problems and promised that the money would be returned to me within a few days.
Five months have now passed. During this entire time, John has not denied that he owes me the money. Instead, he repeatedly promises – almost every week – that he will return it, only to postpone or disappear at the moment he is supposed to pay. This is not a financial dispute or disagreement over services; it is a case of money that was clearly paid twice and never returned.
I waited until now in the hope that the issue would be resolved and deliberately refrained from writing a review, despite the fact that the overall experience alone justified a negative one. Unfortunately, I have now given up and am publishing this review.
I am currently considering filing a formal complaint against John with the relevant authorities so that his license can be revoked.
Anyone reading this review who has made it this far – I strongly recommend staying away from John and not booking anything through him.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization from beginning to end
The safari was wonderful, with a fabulous guide. The accommodation was magnificent. I'm so glad I saw so many savanna animals.
Easy communication before and during the safari
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was informative and well aware of the best places to drive to see animals
It was great! We saw alot of animals and the guide told us the names of those we didn’t know, he was really informative and answered questions we equiped durring the safari. I had a great experience with Manka Safaris!!!