NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Almost 5 star safari on a budget
I traveled solo during the low season and wanted to experience a safari in Tanzania on a budget. Joining a group was the only realistic way to make that happen. I booked the tour about five months in advance and chose mid-range accommodation.
Because travelers in my group stayed in different accommodation categories (budget, mid-range, and luxury), there was additional time spent each day picking everyone up — sometimes up to an extra hour of driving. It wasn’t ideal, but I understood it as part of a mixed-group setup, especially during the low season.
Derick handled the arrangements and was friendly and easy to communicate with. The company used vehicles and guides from another operator, which I assume is a common practice during low season to consolidate groups.
The only unpleasant aspect was that two out of six nights my accommodation was slightly downgraded without advance notice. Better communication here would have made a difference. That said, it didn’t overshadow the overall experience.
I was asked in advance about food preferences, but no special arrangements were actually made. I adjusted and simply avoided meat and chicken in the lunch and breakfast boxes, which was manageable but worth noting for travelers with stricter dietary requirements.
The safari itself was outstanding. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire were unforgettable, and the guides, vehicles, and Serengeti lodge were genuinely five-star in terms of the overall experience.
In most lodges (except the first and last nights in Arusha), there was no internet in the rooms — only in common areas like dining or reception — something to be aware of if connectivity matters to you.
Overall, the safari experience was excellent and deeply rewarding. For a solo traveler on a budget, it delivered exactly what I came for: remarkable wildlife, strong guiding, and unforgettable days in Tanzania’s national parks
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Brin
Great for elephants and if you prioritise seeimg Kilimanjaro from a distance
LU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Samburu visit (3 days games drives)
Communication with Eunice is fast and clear, which led us to right choices. She is helpful, kind and she provided different quotes depending of our budget.
The whole experience was exceptional and the guide Joseph is nice and calm. He managed to show us all the animals (except hipo) we wanted to see in Samburu even Cheetah and Leopard.
One point of criticality is that Joseph is not proactively giving color on the topics like historical context and social interaction of the animals. While he always gently answered our questions, he hadn't often raised the topic himself. Overall it was a great experience but this point ruined a bit the games.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was a great operator, when above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed. 100% recommend Brian Ondigo.
Bonfire adventures delivered an amazing planning for both hospitality and the tour itself. I had an amazing time.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A little unreliable, but the service attitude is friendly and they actively handle problems.
communication : 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
service : 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
value for money : 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
reliability : 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
the tour : 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Committed
The safari experience was very good, mainly thanks to our guide Bin, who was exceptional. He was kind, caring, professional, and did his absolute best to ensure we had an amazing experience throughout the trip.
The only downside was the food, which did not meet our expectations. Improving the food quality would greatly enhance the overall experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very enjoyable, good value trip
Amos always responded in a timely manor from our initial enquiry to final booking. The six day Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Materuni Waterfalls private tour was a very enjoyable, good value for money trip. Alex was a very knowledgeable, punctual, friendly guide. We would have scored this trip 5 star had the vehicle been of a better standard. It was an old jeep so the windows were a little lower than the modern vehicles and they were not clear to see through. We were told it is being upgraded this year.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
HAKUNA MATATA
The safari tour was really good, especially our guide Kikitu.
One day was only to transfer from masai mara to nakuru lake and we expected some activity.
Great Communication and Personal Attention
Personal communication with Sandpiper Safaris made me choose them amongst countless options. I am very pleased with their coordination and matching my safari requirements to excellent lodging selections. I look forward to planning a return trip to witness the migration and river crossing.
Thanks Sandpiper!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good experience
Communication with Pritika was quick and good. As far as I understand, she probably doesn't have a guide she works with regularly. I got the impression that she's more of a reseller. During the five-day safari, I was with different guides and a changing group of participants who had booked with other tour operators.
The first guide, Gerson, was well-connected with the other guides, so he not only exchanged the latest sightings via radio but also received quick assistance when he drove the vehicle into the mud.
The information wasn't always accurate or was sometimes misleading. For example, I had to share a hotel room on the first night even though a single room had been advertised, the safari in the Ngorongoro Crater only lasted until midday (vs. "You'll be in the crater most of the day"), most days we were with seven people instead of six as stated on the website, and the lodge for the last night was changed at the last minute.
Overall, it was a good experience.