65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Knowledgeable, customer friendly, courteous, responsive.
It is a very friendly responsive company. Makes good recommendations
Very reliable. Good knowledgeable, English speaking drivers.
Makes good accommodation arrangements.
We suggested minor changes to make the vehicles ( jeep cruisers) more comfortable for long bumpy trail rides.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary service!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DAV Safaris — Extraordinary Service, Unforgettable Experience
If you are planning an Africa safari and want a company that will not only craft an incredible itinerary but genuinely take care of you every single step of the way — DAV Safaris is your answer. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
I just completed a 25 day journey across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa — and every single goal I set for this once in a lifetime trip was achieved:
✅ The Big Five — completed
✅ Gorilla trekking — breathtaking
✅ Chimpanzee tracking — spectacular
✅ Golden monkey trekking — magical
✅ The Great Wildebeest Migration river crossing — once in a lifetime
✅ The magnificent wines of South Africa — the perfect finale
But what truly sets DAV Safaris apart from any other company is not just the extraordinary experiences they arranged — it is the genuine personal care they showed me throughout the entire journey.
When I ran into a cash situation they personally took me to the ATM and currency exchange without a second thought. When I ran out of medication they took me directly to a pharmacy and made sure I had everything I needed before we continued. These are not services you expect from a safari company. DAV Safaris goes so far above and beyond the call of duty that they don't just plan your trip — they become your family away from home.
Every guide I worked with was outstanding — knowledgeable, passionate, professional and genuinely invested in making sure my experience was everything I dreamed it would be. Africa is more beautiful, more complex and more humbling than I ever imagined, and having guides who understood that and shared it with such pride made every single day richer than the last.
But I must give the most special recognition to Julius — who was absolutely extraordinary throughout this entire journey. Julius guided me through every single trek — gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest, golden monkey trekking, and the canopy sky bridge walk high above the rainforest. Each of these was physically demanding in its own way, and Julius was there every single step — patient, encouraging, supportive and completely dedicated to making sure I succeeded. Because of Julius I stood face to face with mountain gorillas. Because of Julius I watched chimpanzees swing through the trees above me. Because of Julius I did things I genuinely wasn't sure I could do.
Julius — you are one in a million. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏
This trip was the number one dream of my life. DAV Safaris made every single moment of it perfect. If Africa is calling you — and trust me, it is — answer it with DAV Safaris by your side.
You will be in the very best hands on the continent. 🌍🦍🦁🐘🦒🌅
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paul Masha was amazing tour operator who took care of our needsr
Paul was an amazing tour operator who had lots of patience. He made pwesonalised tour for us. He took care of us, we were group of 12 people. Our guide Lidnev was very knowlegable. He made sure at we enjoy every moment of Safari and he gave his best to share his knowlwdge of all animals and history of Tarangire, Northern and Central Sarengeti and awesome Ngorogoro crater and was brave enough to take car near to all animals.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour guides were amazing and we couldn’t have had a better day trip!
The full day trip is a long day coming from Dar es Salaam but ABSOLUTELY worth it! The train ride and then pickup from the station to the park was pretty painless and went smooth! Our tour guides were amazing and did a wonderful job explaining the park and the animals in their natural habitat. 10/10 review for us!
CA
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lidnev was INCREDIBLE!!
We went as a group of 12 and were divided into two cars. Both of our guides were amazing and made sure we didn’t miss a single sight of the animals. The overnight stays were fair, locations could have been better as our travel times sometimes exceeded the camp drive times. Overall the tour was incredibly well planned and executed, will definitely go again. Shoutout to Lindev, he mentioned he also guides the trek to Kilimanjaro! He’s very informative and made sure our experience is the best!
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paul was fantastic, loved traveling with him
I had never gone to anywhere in Africa before, this was a once in a life time trip and Im so glad i could go. I cant think of anything I wanted to see that I didnt.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour. Driver is very knowledgeable
Great experience. Unique life experiences. Coach and driver is very good with great knowledge.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My Africa
My first phone call with Roberto was a year ago. A simple chat to see if that dream called Tanzania could finally become a reality. That call was enough for us to shake hands and say, "It's possible."
From the first moment, I felt safe. For a whole year, I continued to dream, guided step by step by Roberto's constant presence, until organizing the itinerary became the excuse to forge a true friendship.
I thought the greatest wonder would be seeing the animals free, losing myself in an African sunset, feeling small before the immensity of nature. I will never forget the lion's eyes meeting mine: an encounter I had dreamed of even before leaving, and it overwhelmed my heart.
But then came other eyes: those of the real Tanzania, experienced through its people. If the lion's proud and wild gaze left me breathless, those of the Tanzanian people left me speechless.
In the lion's eyes, I saw all the strength and beauty of the Africa I had come seeking; in those of its people, I discovered the Africa that silently enters you, confronts you, and forever changes the value you place on things.
And Roberto already knew it. Because while he was drawing the map of my safari, he was ultimately organizing a parallel journey: not a simple succession of geographical stops, but an intimate journey of encounters and emotions destined to change you inside.
I encountered a harsh reality, a poverty that no photograph can truly convey.
I saw how little there can be inside a home, yet how much light there can be in the eyes of those who live there.
Where my eyes saw so little, I found smiles capable of conveying immense joy. I saw children running without shoes, with dust and dirt on their legs, and a smile so pure it made you ashamed of every single time you complained about the smallest thing. In a world where we rush too much, here you understand how immense the world is and how much energy we waste on things that don't really matter.
Thank you, Roberto, and thank you to the entire Savannah team. Starting with Mudy, our guide: a truly special guy, who with his passion, kindness, and sensitivity accompanied us every day, making every sighting and every road an indelible memory; the lodge staff, the chefs (I'll never forget the surprise of the sambusas), every single person who took care of us. Always present with disarming discretion, with that sincere kindness that can't be learned, but is within. People capable of making you feel at home even thousands of miles away.
Organizing a trip may be a job like any other, but creating true emotions is a rare art. And you succeeded.
There are journeys that show you the world, and others that, through the world, change the way you look at your life.
(automatic translation from Italian)
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator with a warm, family-like atmosphere.
We had Kush as our guide, and he was so friendly, kind, and packed with safari experience. Since our whole group was made up of girls, he took extra special care of us. Thanks to him, we saw every single animal we had hoped for!
The game drive in the Maasai Mara was the absolute highlight. Kush said he knows every single road there by heart—he is a true professional! We laughed and chatted all the way, making for a fantastic vibe in the car.
We spotted lions, cheetahs (like Paipai!), leopards, elephants, black rhinos, and even servals... too many animals to count!! We are over the moon because, thanks to the experienced Kush, our Kenya adventure was absolutely flawless!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful
Our experience is great. I’d like to recommend our guide Solomon, he is the best guide I’ve ever met