SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent Tanzania safari tour
Samora Explorers provided excellent service in our 6 days safari tour in northern Tanzania. Everything was perfectly organized by Asia Juma from the beginning-planning and booking, until the end of jorney. Hotels knew in advance what meals they should serve due to our dietary. Our guide Aron was kind, experienced person, he knows a lot about animals and maasais. Thanks to him we saw big five. Thank you, Asante sana!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had such an amazing experience with our guide Kelvin. He was so knowledgeable about the parks and the animals. We learned so much from him during our short time. His positive attitude is so contagious which is very helpful on those long days in the jeep. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip and guide. Would highly recommend this company to any of my loved ones because they treat you like one of their own.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing animal sightings, authentical lodges, knowledgeable guide!
Serengeti + Ngorongoro with Melita
We booked a 3-day group tour and had an amazing time! Our guide Melita spots every animal, no matter how well hidden, knows where to find the best coffee on the way to the park, and is miraculously able to avoid (almost) every pothole.
The roads are very bumpy and you have to cover many kilometers, but thanks to our guide Melita, the time flew by - filled with interesting conversations and sightings of several Maasai villages and various animals. Cold water is provided in the car and tjere are pleny of bathroom breaks on the way.
On the game drives, we saw an incredible variety of animals.
- The Serengeti seems endless, and you have to search a bit for the animals—which is no problem thanks to the experienced guide—but in return, you stay at a very authentic yet no less comfortable lodge (Tanzania Bush Camp). Dinner is a buffet with fresh ingredients, followed by a drink at the bar or by the campfire. You’ll spend the night in luxurious tents, complete with hot water and a comfortable bed. Since you’re in the middle of the Serengeti, you’re only allowed to leave the camp after dark with an escort, whom you can contact via radio. You’ll be woken up by the most beautiful sunrise, followed by a breakfast you definitely wouldn’t expect “out in the middle of nowhere.”
- The Ngorongoro Crater offers a wide variety of scenery, ranging from arid areas to green pastures and lakes. Accordingly, you’ll find all kinds of animal herds there (except giraffes)—they literally run right in front of your car. You’ll take a break at the so-called “Hippo Pool,” where there’s also a coffee stand serving delicious Tanzanian coffee. Unfortunately, you can’t spend the night inside the crater, so you’ll stay at one of the lodges (concrete cabins, not tents, but no less beautiful).
The nights before and after the safari are included in the tour as well but as I had private arrangements, I cannot rewiev this service. Also included is an airport pickup and dropoff, which was well-organized and on time.
It’s also worth mentioning the organization behind the scenes—in our case, Jesca. The booking process takes place via WhatsApp. It seemed a bit suspicious at first, but all questions were answered within what felt like 24 hours, and in the end, everything worked out—including a follow-up request for feedback after the tour. Many thanks for the professional and very personalized service!
Note: On such short lowbudget group tours, you should be aware that you'll spend a lot of time in the car and that driving on unpaved roads can be tiring. Alternatively, Suricata Safari also offers “more comfortable” tours.
= I can highly recommend both this tour and this provider! A tour with absolute value for money!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most wonderful adventure
Our experience with Beyond the Plains was fantastic.
We were lucky enough to share this trip with our driver and guide, Peter, who made our experience truly unforgettable.
He was an excellent driver with an extensive knowledge of the local culture, wildlife and places of interest.
He was always attentive, incredibly kind and friendly, and made the long journeys fly by as he shared lots of interesting information with us.
Without a doubt, we would do this adventure all over again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari team
Great safari, Paul was really good at finding the animals and making sure we had a great experience
Food was okay, similar for every meal but expected
Tents were very nice - bathrooms inside and tin roof - heavy rain overnight and no problems with water
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable! An experience to be lived intensely
We went on a magnificent 4-day safari with Aardvark Expeditions Limited from September 27 to 30, 2026.
Across the three parks we visited—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—we encountered fabulous landscapes and wildlife that left us absolutely amazed. Everything was perfect: from our exceptionally friendly and professional French-speaking driver-guide to the accommodations Aardvark booked for us within the parks, as well as the overall organization and logistics.
The only drawback to this wonderful adventure was the issue of excessive bank charges (300 USD) incurred during the wire transfer for our booking—a charge applied by the bank recommended by Aardvark. Unfortunately, there was no way to rectify this, neither through the bank nor through Aardvark Expeditions Limited... A real shame!
Nevertheless, we will cherish unforgettable memories of this safari, and we highly recommend entrusting the organization of your own safaris to this company (though do be cautious when it comes to international bank transfers).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dennis Koome Kithinji is the best!
Our tour was great we got to see so much and learned about the big 5, the ugly 5, and the super 7 as we got to see them all. It was an action packed time
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We had an absolutely incredible safari experience with Splendid Vacations, and every detail from start to finish was handled with the utmost care.
Working with Dennis to plan our itinerary was a pleasure. He paid incredible attention to detail, was extremely quick to reply, and answered all our questions thoroughly throughout the planning process. His expertise made us feel completely prepared and confident leading up to the trip.
From our initial pick-up in Nairobi to our final drop-off, the service was seamless and stress-free. Our driver and guide, Timothy, was exceptional. Not only was he a knowledgeable and engaging guide, but he was also a fantastic driver. We always felt completely safe with him—he was especially mindful and always made sure we were securely seated before moving during game drives. Timothy was very knowledgeable with his years of experience. We had many questions throughout the safari and he was able to answer them all. We were able to get amazing pictures and Timothy always had a great suggestion or shot in mind.
Every camp and lodge we selected was amazing. The facilities were beautiful, the accommodations were comfortable, and the food throughout the trip was outstanding.
If you are looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and well-organized travel agency for your safari, we cannot recommend Splendid Vacations (and Dennis and Timothy!) highly enough. We would definitely book with them again!
Our Itinerary - 8 Day Best Kenya Adventure Safari:
Masai Mara National Reserve - Mara Maisha Camp x 3 days
Lake Nakuru - Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge x1 day
Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort x1 day
Amboseli National Park - Ol Tukai Lodge x2 days
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for all your help
Good service from beginning to end. Thank you so much. And see you next time
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely trip to Amboseli National Park
We had a wonderful 2-day trip to Amboseli National Park with amazing wildlife sightings and a great stay at the beautiful Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Our guide Elias was very polite and patient, he made everything possible for us to see as much wildlife as possible. We also had a clear view at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Food at the lodge was excellent. We highly recommend Jungleroam Safaris.
