DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was very origanized, nice and the people were very kind and funny!
Everything was amazing! It was planned for us, the food was nice, the washrooms was good for the camping and our guide, Amiri, was execellent, and he gave us the BEST experience.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Whistling travel
We had a great safari with Whistling Travel and our guide, Edga Izoba. Edga was very experienced and taught us a lot about wildlife and nature. We saw many animals and also the wildebeest river crossing twice.
Edga was also very helpful. I left my phone at one of the lodges, and he helped me get it back. He also kept the car clean every day.
Whistling Travel was very reliable. They gave us detailed information before the trip and checked in with us throughout the safari. There was one issue when we took a wrong route and lost a few hours, but the company responded effectively and we were satisfied with how they handled it.
Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend Whistling Travel and Edga Izoba!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great experience traveling across northern Botswana.
The 9-day (8-night) mobile safari went exactly as planned. The food was varied and plentiful, including fresh homemade bread every day. Wildlife sightings increased as the days went by. Our guide, Titsi, was a true professional—an excellent driver and tracker, and a great conversationalist. I would certainly recommend Travel Creations.
Absolutely life changing, unforgettable safari experience!!
Absolutely LOVED our experience with Serengeti African Tours, Linah and our amazing driver, Elisha!
TLDR: Everyone was so kind, food delicious and accommodations BETTER than expected even though we did the budget camping safari, we saw the big 5 and more, connected with our driver on a personal level and were in tears leaving! 😭😭 Info on camping safari below
Booking a safari can be overwhelming- there are so many companies and we wanted to be responsible tourists and book a safari company that was Tanzanian owned. Linah was one of the first to respond, sending me various options and finally settling on a custom blend of the various options they had- 5 days of “budget” safari camping including accommodations and all 3 meals every day, and 1 day of the materuni waterfall & coffee tour for what we felt was a more than fair price of $1200 per person. Later we added the hot air balloon, but unfortunately we didn’t fly due to safety and weather and I received a full refund (no fault of Serengeti)
We were picked up promptly every day, everything was so easy, fun and set up for us to enjoy ourselves and get what we wanted out of our experience. Even though we spent hours in the safari car - it flew by because we were laughing and enjoying the company of those in our group who were our age and similar backgrounds, plus we thoroughly enjoyed our driver, Elisha’s sense of humor, kindness and personable personality as well as the facts he taught us about the animals and the country!
If you’re curious about the camping experience, there are toilets, sinks and showers at every campsite! We also were able to watch wildlife at both campsites but especially at the one on the crater rim, we saw giraffes, zebras, and gazelle IN the camp! Absolutely amazing experience and definitely worth the challenge of camping- which really wasn’t a challenge at all since everything is done for you. I even lost my coat at one of the stops but I wasnt Cold at the crater rim camp at all. All meals were hot and delicious such as chicken, rice, vegetables, pasta, beef curry etc for lunch and dinner, pancakes, eggs and sausage for breakfast. There are lots of stops for the restroom and coffees! ☕️
The car is very comfortable, safe and easy to spend hours in and also to view the animals through the roof of the car!
We saw multiples of every single animal we came to see, including the rare ones like leopards, cheetahs and rhinos! We even saw babies of almost all the animals we wanted to see! Elisha pulled all the stops to make those sightings happen, driving across miles of land to find just one animal if necessary! When we left, we were genuinely so sad and in tears to leave him and our “safari family”. I will be recommending this company, Linah and Elisha to anyone who wants to do a safari in Tanzania! I have 0 regrets and only wish it was longer 🫶🏻
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable wildlife and cultural experience safari
Unforgettable wildlife and Cultural safari
Highly Recommended
Tanzania is a wonderful country. I and my friends from spainBa planned safari and booked a 4 days safari and we wanted combination between wildlife and cultural experience. Our friend who had gone safari 3 years ago shared with us Ngao safaris contact and recommended they can organize our trip since they done for them and experience was good. We phoned Ngao and they responded with question which aimed at understanding of what was our needs and safari priorities, timing, what accommodation we needed and foods we prefere. Having explained well to them, they came up with a 4 days safari proposal to visit Tarangire where we saw great animals with so many groups of elephants, Ngorongoro which amazing and cultural experience at mto wa mbu where we did canoeing at lake Manyara, visited banana farms,village rice farms,masai Boma, did biking, some real family life and eat very delicious local food amidst banana farms.This operator exceeded our expectations and we have recommended them to many of our friend. They are good communication and their cost are realistic. We felt taken care and my friends from Spain were very happy and even the accommodation they selected for us called Loray Lake Manyara View lodge is very good in the wild,with many birds and it offers complete safari relaxation. We we finished our safari with great with lifetime memories.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and reliable tour operator
It was easy to book and pay for the tour. The driver Sibu was punctual and called us a few minutes before departure. Very nice manner and professional vehicle. When we arrived at the park Peter was our guide and he went above and beyond to find animals to see and best photo location. All in all, a great tour.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Understanding, lots of patience, filled with love, very kind, listening ears
Our trip to Tanzania was truly an incredible experience, and a big part of what made it so special was the wonderful team who took care of us throughout the journey.
A special thank you to Amina, our travel agent, who was so helpful, responsive, and thoughtful in organizing our trip. Everything was planned so well, and we always felt supported and taken care of. Her attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
We are especially grateful to Emanuel, our driver, for his kindness and patience throughout the trip. Traveling with children and my dad can sometimes require extra understanding and flexibility, and Emanuel was incredibly patient, caring, and accommodating. He always made sure everyone was comfortable and never rushed us. His calm and friendly nature made a big difference to our experience.
And a big shout-out to Tomany, whose energy and enthusiasm were absolutely contagious! His excitement for Tanzania, the wildlife, and the safari made every day even more fun and memorable. You could truly see how passionate he is about what he does.
From the breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife to the wonderful people we met along the way, Tanzania gave our family memories that we will cherish for years to come. ❤️
Thank you, Amina, Emanuel, Tomany, and the entire team for making our Tanzania adventure so special. We would happily recommend you to anyone planning a safari or family trip to Tanzania. Hoping to plan another trip with you again...
Asante sana! 🇹🇿❤️ We hope to come back someday!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip and he’s the best
Elvis is super responsive typically replying in minutes. He was flexible when we wanted to change hotels and the order of the trip. Also when we added additional people to the trip late he had no issue and was flexible and found us amazing hotels to stay in that had availability. Our driver was amazing also. We had an issue at one hotel and he was quick to fix the issue. Calling them and in less than 10 minutes from our original message the staff came over to us asking when they can come by to change our rooms. Our driver Moses was the best also. Super knowledgeable and great at spotting animals!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From Kibo Hut to the summit: An unforgettable Tanzanian trek.
The experience of climbing Kilimanjaro via Suricata Safaris' Marangu route changed my life. Our guide, Jeremy, gave us a sense of security and readiness from the first day. The team's assistance and encouragement got us through the difficult parts of the climb, particularly the steep parts leading up to Kibo Hut. The meals were hot, nourishing, and served with care, while the cottages along the route were simple but tidy. After a chilly nighttime ascent, witnessing the sunrise from Uhuru Peak was breathtaking and well worth every step.