CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best honeymoon
Our experience with Nakilenge in Tanzania was incredible. We went on our honeymoon, and the safari exceeded all our expectations. Everything was perfectly organized, and we had some truly unique moments. Our guide, Iddy, was exceptional: very friendly, professional, and he also spoke Spanish, which made everything so much easier.
We wholeheartedly recommend Nakilenge. Thank you for making our trip such a special and unforgettable experience.
(automatic translation from Spanish)
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most unique experience
Communication with the agency was 10/10 from the very beginning. I organized everything through WhatsApp, and the operator provided two package options — mid-range or luxury — making the process very easy. We chose a 3-day safari covering Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Our guide, Justine, was incredible. He had an almost superhuman ability to spot animals and was an excellent driver.
Thanks to him, we were able to see the Big Five (including a rhino from a distance).
The accommodations were comfortable, and the last lodge offered an unforgettable view over the Ngorongoro Crater.
I can (and will) absolutely recommend this agency to my friends. I will never forget these days in Tanzania — I’ve traveled to many places, but the experience here is truly unique.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptionnal service, very kind team and an unforgettable safari experience
From the very beginning, Martin has been attentive, reactive and has always answered the few millions questions I had :) !
He has planned the perfect itinerary so that my best friend and I would enjoy Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Navaisha, Amboseli and Diani Beach.
The trip was very well organized, everything went smoothly : transportation, accommodation, food...
Our guide Steve was outstanding : knowledgeable, passionnante, funny, and truly cared about making our stay the best possible.
I wholeheartedly recommand this agency for your safari in Kenya :) !
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hire professionnals
Accommodation was fine and according to expectation (that's the +1 star) but the guide Solomon, rather call him the driver was not at the level at all: confusions on accommodation places and morning meeting hours, not very good placement during safaris, no communication, vague and short answers, question able eyesight for animals with no binoculars of his own.
Add to it an old car not very confortable full of 8 people from 3 différent agencies, and with car radio not working, i call it amateurism as you can find Chinese talkie radio for 30-35usd only ! All car passengers agreed on it.
Result: no bearded lion, no leopard spotted meaning no Big five completed.
For 1500usd/pax for 6 days (even 2000 for some other passengers), you are in the right to expect better as we feel guide accounts for a good 60% of experience.
It was even more frustrating as on the final transfer from office to hotel, another guide of this agency Louis explained us far more things about the animals in 20mins than Solomon in 6 days... Then maybe kind of bad luck on the 20 drivers they have, still HUGE disappointment on our main yearly trip.
So i want to mostly blame here the agency who appointed us someone not tailored for this job who they should propose to reconvert as maybe taxi driver... And despite reclamations during trip agency did not agree to change driver halfway as well.
I wont redo it and definitely dont recommend this agency and its sisters (jungle roam/jocky tours/Big five).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip to Akagera National park in Rwanda
My trip to Akagera National Park with Echoes from Africa was a magical experience never to be forgotten. A solid 10/10 experience.The views were amazing and I got to see a variety wildlife like hippos ,giraffes, elephants and so much more.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating and solution-oriented service!
Easy-going and effective communication. We booked the 4-day safari very last minute, the day before departure about an hour before the office closed, and received quick replies to all of our questions.
Definitely good value for money in regards to transportation, delicious food, accommodation and experienced guides. Shoutout to guides Okindo and Jeff! We loved it! Not only great guides for the game drives, but also solving unforeseeable jeep mechanical problems effectively and accommodating our request of being dropped off in Nakuru instead of Nairobi.
RS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip
Peter organized a great tour although I booked it in the last moment. He was always available to answer my questions. Everyrhing was good - safari drives, accommodation, food, etc. Gorilla tracking was highlight of the trip.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic - Experience of a lifetime
Experience of a lifetime! Big shout out to our guide, Aloyce, for making this an exceptionel journey! It won’t be the last time 🙏🏻.
Our safari in Tanzania has been one of those trips that will stay with us forever. From the early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and straight into Tarangire National Park, everything just felt right from the very beginning.
We were incredibly lucky with the wildlife, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, wildebeest, antelopes, flamingos, a leopard, a serval, and even the rare black rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. That day in the crater was simply unreal, everywhere you looked, there was something happening.
Lake Manyara was completely different from the other parks with its almost jungle-like landscape, dense greenery and amazing birdlife. Even without lions, it was an absolutely beautiful and special experience.
Our guide, Aloyce, truly made this trip something extra special. His knowledge, patience and passion for nature and wildlife were outstanding. As someone who loves photography, I felt so taken care of – he could literally hear when my camera was focusing or clicking and would stop immediately, even when I told him it was okay to drive on. That kind of attention and care is rare, and it meant everything to us 📸.
The lodges were stunning, from soaking in a bathtub after a long safari day, to watching the sunset from an infinity pool, to having our own private pool and a perfect, quiet evening surrounded by nature.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organisation and knowledgeable guides
The guides picked us up from the airport and it was smooth sailing from there! Zack is a very knowledgeable guide, I asked many questions and learned a lot about the animals, birds, trees and landscape. He worked very hard to ensure we had the most special moments, chasing and spotting rare animals and coordinating via radio with other guides in the area. Very professional service, with all food and water included for the duration of the safari. Accommodating communication with the office and changes of plan beforehand too.
Check your itinerary! Some things need to be arranged well in advance (like olduvai gorge museum) and cannot be changed on the day due to national park permits etc.
Service in the lodges and camps is incredibly good, lavish.
Serengeti silence was a wonderful experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, once in a lifetime, guide was awesome.
Our guide Robert was so knowledgeable and really cared about the animals and our experience. He went above and beyond to make us feel happy and safe, and answered every question we had. The food was really good and accommodation very comfortable. MeruSlopes was also very prompt in their response time and provided accom before and after the tour which was much appreciated.
Request Robert as guide if you go with MeruSlopes!