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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our deep appreciation for wildlife conservation
Traveling with my best friend on this 4-day gorilla and chimpanzee trekking adventure was an experience we will cherish forever. Our perfect choice of Herbivore African Expeditions and they were beautifully organized and everything was very smooth, safe and enjoyable. From our pickup in Kigali, everything was handled professionally, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the journey. Crossing into Uganda and heading toward Kibale National Park gave us stunning views of mountains, tea plantations, and local communities. Trekking through the rainforest while listening to birds and distant chimpanzee calls created such an exciting atmosphere. Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire trip. The accommodations were cozy, the food was excellent, and everything was well coordinated. Returning to Kigali after such an incredible experience left us with unforgettable memories. Seeing chimpanzees in their natural environment was fascinating and unforgettable. The gorilla trekking experience was very emotional. Standing face-to-face with a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat was impressive. Wonderful journey and would recommend it to any wildlife lover.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An exceptionally professional and authentic tour operator that delivers unforgettable experiences
I had an incredible experience with Zagol Ethiopia Tours from beginning to end. The entire trip was extremely well organized, professional, and personalized. Mulie was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty, culture, and history of Ethiopia and Lalibela.
Seeing these remarkable churches in person was truly unforgettable, and Mulie provided fascinating historical and cultural insight that made the experience even more meaningful. It was an amazing opportunity to experience one of Ethiopia’s most iconic and spiritual destinations.Every detail was handled smoothly, which made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Informative and welcoming, and the itinerary offered a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and authentic local experiences( home cooked meal, was exquisitely good). I especially appreciated how attentive and accommodating he was throughout the tour.
If you are looking for a reliable and memorable way to explore Ethiopia, I highly recommend Zagol Ethiopia Tours. They truly go above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari – No only Big Five but More!
We had an amazing safari with Meru Slopes Tours – we were lucky enough to see the Big Five plus many other animals! Our guide Muddy was fantastic: knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly good at finding wildlife.He's a perfect guide.
We also met wonderful travel buddies during the trip, everyone was humor and easy-going, which made the whole journey even more enjoyable.
Accommodations were great overall. The only downside was dinner in Ngorongoro Serena Safari
Lodge,where we unfortunately got food poisoning.
Apart from that one issue, everything else was perfect. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime, 10/10
I started planning my trip about 6 months in advance and Naomi made planning extremely easy. She helped me curate the perfect 10 day safari. I will never stop talking about this Safari. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and Mama Savana was 10/10 all the way. Our driver Erik was awesome. He was super knowledgeable and hilarious. We thoroughly enjoyed hanging with him throughout the whole safari.
We also hired a photographer, Didah, that was with us for the 6 days as well. I do not have enough good things to say about Didah and his work. We initially wanted a photographer to do a wedding shoot at some point on the Safari, however, Didah captured all 6 days of the Safari in addition to our wedding shoot so we got to enjoy everything while he captured the experience. He was very professional, did an insanely great job, and we enjoyed his company. I would highly recommend hiring him if you are planning on doing a safari in Tanzania. His what’s app number is +255 763 113 177 and his Instagram handle is goodluckdidah. All of my shared photos are all photos he has taken.
Erik, Didah, and Naomi were the dream team and I would recommend mama Savana to anyone looking to do a safari in Tanzania. I plan on returning and working with them again on my next trip to Kenya. 10/10 experience. Thank you Mama Savana for such an incredible life changing experience.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blown away by this small tour company, their professionalism and willingness to accommodate!
The main reason for selecting this tour operator and this tour in particular was the fact that the itinerary was far less busy than the big tour companies. In our mind (and what we eventually experienced on tour) it offered more time at each stop, allowing for a better more relaxed experience while also still hitting all of the main attractions we wanted to see in the limited time we had. Initially we were hesitant about choosing a local company rather than the big tour operators because we were unsure of their reputation but Zambezi Expeditions did not disappoint!
From the moment we landed, the experience was professional and seamless. The team (especially Silence!) ensured we were fully prepared before departure, and that care continued right through to a warm airport transfer that set a wonderfully relaxed tone for the entire trip. From day one Zambezi Expeditions was happy to work with us to accommodate our tight schedule, changing tour dates slightly and switching attractions to match our needs and flights.
Our accommodation was excellent throughout (comfortable and well-organized) but the standout was Elephant Sands Lodge, which genuinely surpassed expectations. We actually ended up here at the same time as a larger tour operator (G Adventures) but had much nicer accommodations for an overall lower cost! For a camping-focused adventure, thoughtful touches like pool access, packed breakfasts, and attentive staff made it feel like so much more.
Our local driver, Francis, was an absolute highlight. Knowledgeable, personable, and wonderfully flexible for our group of two, he added real depth to the experience with his local insight and was happy to accommodate additional pit stops as needed.
The Okavango Delta tour was a particular standout — truly authentic, with gourmet meals served in the middle of the bush and even a night with local entertainment around the bonfire! Remarkable in every sense.
One tip for future guests: pack plenty of outdoor clothing and shoes for the bush walks. Other than that, we have no hesitation in recommending this tour wholeheartedly.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari Experience
I have been on many safari's over the years but this Serengeti experience was a clear winner. Both the selection of game and the vast number of game was incredible. The only animal we never saw was a black rhino but that was more than made up by the number of lion, cheetah and leopard we were able to photograph close to the vehicle. Witnessing a lion kill only a few meters from our vehicle was another one off experience.
Explore plus along with our guide did a wonderful job from beginning to end and i would have no hesitation recommending both this tour and the tour company.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spiritually transformative and a great deal of fun!
Botswana has just the right bush to animal ratio, by which I mean there is enough open land to see a lot of animals and enough bush to keep them close to the road. Every time we turned around, there were elephants. The river trip allowed us to view tons - literally - of hippos. We saw a huge herd of Cape Buffalo, and all the other animals you would expect. We took a short night drive to see the Milky Way, and also saw a pack of Wild Dogs. The weather was perfect and the accomodations very comfortable. Coming from Miami, I especially noticed the silence! It was truly the trip of a lifetime!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with out tour guide Elifadhili
We enjoyed our tour guide and his colleague company. Elifadhili is a great tour guide, really knowledgeable on the place history, parks, animals behavior, overall great adventure. Food was good too.
What I appreciate the most was his willingness to do the extra step to ensure we understand the safari/excursion plan. He came by the hotel (second time, as I didn’t answer his last text) to ensure we saw the last communication and we are ready for the safari.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We received great safari experience that we will never forget
In the end of February my family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children of 16 and 6 years old) had our first safari in Africa and it was amazing.
We had a private safari and everything was tailored according to our requests. One day before our safari we were met at the airport, provided a transfer to Arusha and had a tour around town and finally accompanied to our hotel. Then, on the first day, our guide Dikson picked us up and we started our adventure in Tarangire. Dikson told us about animals living in the park, about their habits, spices what they eat and how they hunt. During a lunch we planned our next day - what time we start, what animald we should expect to see etc. On the next day we visited Ngorongoro and on the third - lake Manyara where we were happy to see a leopard which was the last piece in out Big Five. On the last day we had late flight from Kilimanjaro so asked Dikson to help with useful time spending - he suggested to visit Maasai village and we agreed. That was another brilliant idea to witness how this tribe lives, we tried to understand their life style and preferences... sometimes it seemed like we were on pages of National Geografic magazine.
Thanks Dikson to let us see the perfect African Big Five and many other animals during our trip.
I booked safari three month in advance and before making a decision which tour operator to prefer I thoroughly compared packages tour companies offered to me and spent significant time to learn other travellers feedbacks. Finally I made a choice in favour of Serengati African tours and have been happy about that. Thanks Serengeti African, hope to see you again!
EG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari