BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organised safari
I contacted a few Kenyan travel agencies based on their earlier reviews. Morning Star came out best: their offer was clear and they had obviously listened to what I wanted. During my stay in Kenya, Doreen at the office checked up on me on a regular basis which was nice and considerate.
Now what to say about Julius, my guide/driver? He is a knowledgeable, attentive and humerous guy who made sure I saw so many animals up close! His love for his country and its wildlife was infectuous.
Together Doreen and Julius made sure my trip was the stuff of dreams. Would I recommend Morning Star? Absolutely 100%!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
On the go Ethiopian
I had a great time with Reta and he was very helpful in planning my itinerary for my 4 weeks in Ethiopia.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The driver Thomas WAS EXCELLENT...he heald the time well and had conversations with him.
Been using Safari for a long time. Been super happy with the team for m the office to the drivers. It's been the best Thomas the driver is such an excellent driver and a great host. Would love to have him again. Nothing beats a good driver and funny conversations. Will always stick to a shuttle that gives the best...
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect!
All I can say is, we had Lambs for our tour guide in the Kruger safari! He was AMAZING! Our trip would not have been the same without him, in fact, we had a horrible experience with another tour guide the day before and MoAfrika made up for it by paying for us to go to Kruger and giving us Lambs as a tour guide. He was personable, explained the animals and behavior, he was funny, just all around made the tour the best I’ve ever had.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top-Notch Experience
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Lulu Safaris! From start to finish, everything was so well-organised, smooth, and truly memorable. I am especially grateful to our guides, CAESAR and MARK who made the entire journey exceptional.
Both of them were warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and enjoying every moment. Their passion for their work and their genuine care for guests really stood out. I felt safe, welcomed, and fully satisfied throughout the trip.
I am extremely happy with the service I received and would gladly recommend LULU SAFARIS to anyone looking for a fantastic adventure. Special thanks once again to CAESAR and MARK — you made this experience unforgettable!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
“GoSafari – My Guarantee for the Ultimate South Africa Experience!”
I was extremely satisfied with this tour operator – my expectations were not only met, but far exceeded!
The personal one-on-one guidance from Susan was simply exceptional. My needs were not only recognized, but implemented with the utmost professionalism and precisely according to our wishes. This support was invaluable to us.
GoSafari guarantees an unforgettable experience. Many, many thanks to Susan and the entire GoSafari team! I'm certain: If I travel to South Africa again, it will only be with GoSafari.
GoSafari – I love you! Dominik from Switzerland
From start to finish, GoSafari exceeded every expectation! Susan’s personal one-on-one guidance was absolutely outstanding. She understood our needs perfectly and delivered a tailor-made experience with the highest level of professionalism.
Every detail was handled flawlessly, making our journey stress-free and truly magical. GoSafari is not just a travel company – it’s a guarantee for unforgettable memories.
A heartfelt thank you to Susan and the entire GoSafari team! For us, there’s no question: when we return to South Africa, it will only be with GoSafari.
GoSafari – you have our hearts! Dominik from Switzerland.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 overall, best experience!!
We booked Nhlalala Travel’s 4-day Kruger package several months in advance and from the very first email they were outstanding. Norman was quick to respond, super flexible, and happily customized our itinerary exactly the way we wanted. We even added extra passengers to the group shortly before departure and they made it completely seamless.
On the day of travel, our guide Norman picked us up from Johannesburg and handled the 6-hour drive to Kruger Gate Hotel (and back) comfortably and professionally. The Kruger Gate Hotel itself was fantastic; beautiful location right at the gate, lovely rooms, friendly staff, and great food.
Norman absolutely made the trip. He is hands-down one of the best guides we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, but also warm, funny, patient, and genuinely caring. Whenever we wanted to tweak the schedule or make changes, Norman adapted instantly and always delivered something even better than we expected. His passion for Kruger is contagious; you can tell he loves what he does.
We saw the Big 5 multiple times, countless elephants up close, wild dogs, giraffes, hyenas, zebras, lions, hippos, and had so many magical moments we’ll never forget.
Everything ran like clockwork, yet it never felt rushed or “touristy.” It felt personal and special from start to finish. Norman always stayed in communication on WhatsApp.
If you’re thinking of a Kruger safari, book with Nhlalala Travel and request Norman if you can; you will not regret it. Thank you Nhlalala team for an absolutely perfect experience. We can’t wait to come back!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Truly 5 Star Experience
We had a tremendous time exploring Kenya with Beyond the Plains. The booking was straightforward and the team were very accommodating to our needs.
All of the accommodation and food was to a great standard and we were very fortunate to get to see all of the Big 5, Big 9 and even the Ugly 5 across our days.
Big shout out to our guide/driver Ben who took us absolutely everywhere for 8 whole days and definitely made the trip for us. He was friendly, informative and all around a lovely person. We were the only two in our vehicle and it made for an awesome and relaxing couples trip.
I would highly recommend Beyond the Plains for your Kenya safari experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic
Was good trip to see some of the main sights. Altered the day so we could see things we wanted to include.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding guide, who had the nose for extraordinary wildlife sightings
We went on a 5 day Luxury safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and 2 days Serengeti) starting in Arusha and flying out from Seronera. With our guide Claus (I recommend him specifically!!) we were able to see not only the Big5 but also some specials like a Hippo chasing away a lion, a 20+ large lion family, a Cheetah defending his kids from a Hyena and the absolute highlight: a Leopard hunting a Warthog and feeding it to his babies. Claus‘ driving skills, his nose for wildlife, his knowledge and last but not least his social skills (He perfectly knows when to be quiet and when to tell or ask something or make a joke - certainly not easy with us stubborn europeans).
The lodges offered a really nice experience, especially worth to mention is Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (5 course dinner, breathtaking view, luxurious room) and Kubu Kubu with herds of animals directly passing by the balcony and pool.
I recommend to book outside peak season like in our case November: There is almost no rain, the migration is not really going on but animals are around in huge numbers. When there are sightings of rare animals, you still are pretty much alone and don‘t need to queue up with 100 others.
