DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Glad i did it!
I joined a shared tour and was lucky to have the same driver and guide, James Mwaura, throughout the entire trip. He was incredibly fun, answered all of our questions, and made the experience even more enjoyable.
During the safaris, he always managed to find amazing spots where we could see all kinds of wildlife, especially the big cats. His knowledge and tracking skills were truly impressive.
The low-budget accommodation consisted of camp stays with covered tents, each equipped with a private bathroom and shower, which was much more comfortable than expected.
Overall, I can highly recommend both the tour and James as a driver and guide!
Excellent value for money
Just returned from a safari holiday to South Africa. We chose Viva Safaris for two reasons. Good reviews and Patti Landau!! Her excellent communication skills in answering all the information we requested and her warm personality gave us the confidence to go ahead.
Viva safaris is a well organised operation with an outstanding team.
The guides, kitchen staff and drivers were a pleasure to interact with and made the holiday so much more fun and enjoyable.
The only downside was the shower fittings and maybe some suitable accommodation for couples at Tremisana. The rooms are quite cramped with a double and two single beds !!
We will never forget Tremisana and Pumusa and take this opportunity to thank each and every one at Viva Safaris ( Patti, Ed, Rocky, Smiley,Andy and kitchen team at Tremisana) ( George, Nellie, Sanzo and Zakiel at Pumusa) for doing an awesome job. Though we did not get to see lions and leopards we did see an amazing array of animals. An incredible experience on the whole!!
Hope to be back one day soon to do it all again and hopefully see two of the big five we missed out on !!!
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excelent service
Operator is very reliable, they really take care of the tourist, facilities, transportation, patience looking for animals. ¡Food is great!
CA
Adventurous, best service, and a blast of fun.
Our safari with Plex Africa Safari was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Tanzania. From the very beginning, everything was organized, professional, and stress-free.
A huge thank you to Ricardo and Aicha, who were incredible guides throughout the experience. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had the best safari possible. We booked a private safari, and they made the experience feel very personal by taking the time to search for every animal we hoped to see. They exceeded every expectation we had.
Communication was excellent from start to finish. The team kept us updated every step of the way, arrived on time for hotel pickup, and made the entire day run smoothly. The pricing was also very fair for the quality of the experience we received.
Even though we didn’t go in with many expectations, Ricardo and Aicha completely surpassed them. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to giving us an unforgettable experience made all the difference.
If you’re visiting Zanzibar or Tanzania and are considering a safari, we highly recommend Plex Africa Safari. You won’t be disappointed!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding Arusha experience, especially for birders
We visited Tanzania in mid-June and had three transition days in Arusha before and after our safari, so we booked the Arusha city tour with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip.
Our guide, Isra, arrived at our hotel ahead of time each day. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained, with a dedicated driver, allowing Isra to focus entirely on guiding and answering our questions. Since it was just the two of us, he was very flexible and adjusted the itinerary to match our interests. In the first day, we ended up spending several enjoyable hours exploring the Central Market, which became one of our favorite experiences in Arusha. We enjoyed the tour so much that we booked Isra again for another day to continue exploring the city and the Maasai Market. After we finished our safari and returned to Arusha, we spent our final day with him visiting Lake Duluti and a local coffee farm near Arusha.
What impressed us most was Isra's knowledge and genuine passion for sharing his country. Before our safari, he introduced us to Tanzanian history, culture, wildlife, and everyday life, which gave us a much deeper appreciation of everything we experienced later in the national parks. We had many enjoyable conversations about nature, Tanzanian culture, his experiences as a safari guide, and the daily lives of local people. We learned far more than we expected from a city tour. He also recommended several local restaurants (Uzunguni City Park and Khan's Barbeque), all of which were authentic and excellent. Throughout all three days, Isra was kind, patient, professional, and gentle. As two female travellers, we always felt comfortable, safe, and well looked after.
As birdwatchers, we were especially delighted by his knowledge of and enthusiasm for birds. Not all safari guides are knowledgeable about birds, so if you're a birder, you'll definitely appreciate touring with Isra.
Whether you are looking for a short introduction to Arusha or considering Isra as your safari guide, we highly recommend Tanzania Songbirds Safaris. It was an excellent experience from beginning to end.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend tour
This was one of the best tours I have been on! The day started with a pickup directly outside my Airbnb. The pickup was on time and it dropped me off at the train station with proper instructions which made it a 1000 times easier to navigate everything. After reaching Morogoro I had another pickup already waiting for me which took me to Mikumi National Park. There I met my guide Jackson who gave me the best safari ever! He put in his 100% to show me all the animals that he could. And I saw all of them super close like Elephants, Lions, Impala, Pumba, Giraffes, Zebras, Buffaloes, Wildebeest, Hippos and even a crocodile. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The lunch was buffet and it was very tasty. The ride back to morogoro train station was great too. After arriving at Dar es Salaam I already had a pickup waiting for me which dropped me off directly at my Airbnb. This was the most mind blowing and marvelous safari ever and the convenience and smoothness of everything just added a cherry on top! I would 100% recommend this safari!!!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Tanzania Choice
Our family of four (2 parents/twin 10-year-olds) had an excellent experience traveling with Tanzania Choice Safaris, and we highly recommend them. It was important to us to choose a Tanzania-based company, but Brenda's American origins made the communication and cultural interpretation particularly easy, especially since our family had never visited east Africa before. Brenda worked closely with us to craft our desired itinerary, including incorporating a short non-summit Kilamanjaro hike that was more accessible to the kids, and promptly answered all our many questions. Thanks to the knowledge and expertise of the staff (special kudos to Festo and Leslie) all parts of our trip were a success, both the hike and the safari that followed. We also felt safe and supported the entire time. Should we ever travel back to Tanzania, we would absolutely choose to work with Tanzania Choice again, and would recommend them to all our friends.
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tanzania Adventure
Our Tanzania safari with Lion King Adventures was formidable. From the booking process to the airport pick up and drop off, the lodges and safari vehicule, all was smotth and comfortable. Our guide/driver Frederick is awsome, very knowledgable and fun. We felt safe all time.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari!! I definitely recommend!
Everything was great from beginning to end. I’ve been on another safari that was much more expensive and not nearly as good. Considering the price I paid for this one, I’m very satisfied with my experience, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it just as much as I did!
So friendly and good company, useful, experienced and trustworthy! He gave me an amazing experience
I had the best time! Voyan was absolutely amazing, picking me up at 6am as requested so I could make the most of the day and taking me straight to the waterfall in good time. I was travelling alone and he made the 2.5hr car journey so fun, playing my favourite songs and teaching me new songs, and chatting the whole time! When I got there the trip just got better- I felt very safe hiking in his hands and the views were incredible! The coffee experience was just as good and i bought some to take home with me which was super cheap. We then took a rocky drive to the hot springs but once again, I felt so safe with Voyan who was clearly experienced and a good driver. The rope swing was so much fun and everyone was so friendly so I did not feel alone despite not being in a group! 10/10 experience would recommend to anyone to do it through a trusted company like Chuke Adventures!