PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficiency and safe safarys
Me.and my husband booked a 5 day safary with Golfinch Adventures trough Safaribookings.
We asked 3 quotes, Goldfinch Adventures was the more profissional, and global. 4 national parks in 5 days. ( Arucha, Tarangine, Ngorongoro crate and 2 days in Serengeti)
All the acomodations were amazing and different, and the nights in Serengeti, we stayed in amazing camps. Our guide, Emanuel, was amazing, he saw the animals very fast, and very polite. He's been a guide for 11 years, and we were able to see all the big give.
All the communication was done by whastapp with Joseph and on arrival to Arusha Emanuel was there to meet us, and stay with us the 5 days.
I really recomend Goldfinch Adventures , it was a really one of the top trips we did.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 6 day Safari
We just wrapped up an incredible 6-day safari tour in Kenya with Safari Soles, and it truly exceeded all our expectations!
From the very beginning, the organization was seamless. Our trip planner, Ruth, was incredibly communicative, attentive, and quick to answer every single question we had leading up to the trip. She even took the time to personally meet us at our hotel on the first day before we headed out, which was a wonderfully thoughtful touch that set the tone for the entire journey.
Our guide, Sam, was outstanding. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable about Kenya’s wildlife and ecosystem, and his tracking skills are next-level. What we appreciated most was his unique approach: he avoided the crowds of other safari vehicles, allowing us to enjoy private, authentic sightings. He was always respectful of the wildlife, maintaining a safe and responsible distance while still giving us incredible views. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable about all the animals, and we learned so many fascinating details about each species we encountered along the way Beyond his expertise, Sam is just a genuine, kind person, he even stopped to assist a few another safari guides, one who had a flat tire, and another who was stuck on a trail demonstrating the true spirit of hospitality.
To top it all off, we were pleasantly surprised with an unexpected upgrade to a luxury lodge during our trip, which made the experience feel all the more special and relaxing after full days of game drives.
If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, I cannot recommend Ruth, Sam, and the Safari Soles team enough. Flawless communication, great wildlife guiding, and unmatched hospitality from start to finish!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sumpton provided us with a window into the amazing and beautiful world of African wild animals!
Our Sumpton Safari Adventure was truly 10 out of 10! Five stars and more! An adventure of a lifetime! Sumpton walked with us from the beginning planning stages through the last days of wonder and awe, and celebrated with us the gifts of each day. Guide/driver Jeff was the best! He had the instincts to find the animals, and introduce us to them.
Several themes especially come to my mind: gifts given and received, and lives enriched. I was awed by the wild animals of the Serengeti who shared their world with us. It was as if they invited us to behold the beauty of their lives, and treasure the gift of time with them. A hyena with her cubs, a leopard resting in a tree, a cheetah gracefully running, a rhino standing proudly, a giraffe walking tall, a hippo cooling off, an elephant caring for her young, and so much more! And our lives are forever enriched!
Thank you, Sumpton and Jeff, for the adventure!
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing expirences
Excellent experience, very good! Highly recommended!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari in the Kruger
We had a wonderful five night safari experience in Kruger National Park with Khalanga Safaris from October 29 to November 3, 2026. The entire experience, from the initial planning and transfers to the actual game drives, was very well organised. We would happily recommend them.
What was great?
1. Planning and coordination: Thamia was extremely helpful right from the beginning. She proposed an arrangement that worked particularly well for us. We booked our own accommodation at SANParks rest camps within Kruger, while Khalanga Safaris provided the private vehicle and guide, who stayed with us at the same camps. This gave us the flexibility to choose our accommodation while having a dedicated guide throughout the safari. Thamia was very responsive, patient with all our questions and always on top of timelines and arrangements.
2. Payments and transfers: The payment process was straightforward. We could make credit card payments through links shared by Thamia, and receipts were provided promptly. The shared shuttle transfers between OR Tambo Airport and Hoedspruit at the beginning, and Nelspruit and OR Tambo Airport at the end, were also arranged smoothly.
3. Our guide, John Shoes: John was easily one of the highlights of our experience. He was professional, friendly, courteous and always punctual. His ability to spot animals, both big and small, was excellent. He also appeared to know just about everyone in Kruger, across safari operators and SANParks staff, and was clearly well respected.
4. Respect for wildlife: Something we particularly appreciated was John's approach to wildlife viewing. He always gave animals the right of way and never intruded or made them uncomfortable. He maintained a safe distance and would often back off to allow animals to cross the road or continue their natural activities. Animal welfare clearly came before getting a closer photograph or a better sighting. This was very reassuring to see.
5. Vehicle and overall comfort: The vehicle was clean, well maintained and extremely comfortable. The elevated seating position gave us excellent views during sightings. John also drove safely and always ensured our comfort. His thoughtful gesture of offering us coffee and rusks during the early morning drives was much appreciated.
Overall
We had an excellent safari and managed to see a wonderful variety of animals during our five nights in Kruger. The combination of Thamia's efficient coordination and John's experience, professionalism and genuine respect for wildlife made this a very satisfying experience. Khalanga Safaris deserves the five stars, and we would certainly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kruger.
VG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Discovering the beauty of Zanzibar
Zanzibar was such a wonderful experience! Visiting the spice farms was interesting, and I enjoyed learning about the different spices. Jozani Forest was another highlight, especially seeing the red colobus monkeys. The beaches with its white sand and clear blue waters were beautiful, and I loved having time to relax and enjoy the scenery. A special thank you to my guide, Haji, who made the experience even more memorable. I had a great time and would definitely recommend Armadillo Adventures!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari, smooth communication
I booked a solo safari to Samburu (Buffalo Springs National Reserve) and Ol Pejeta Conservancy with Branola safaris very last minute, and it was a super smooth experience that resulted in a memorable trip!
I reached out barely more than a week before my planned departure, and received a prompt response back on the same day. Joyce, who handled my booking, was patient even when I needed some time to confirm my availability. My optional trips (a night safari drive) were easily added to the tour.
My driver, Moses, was knowledgeable about the park and the animals, and kept a positive attitude throughout the safari despite us briefly having issues with our tires (which were easily and competently resolved!). He was approachable and friendly, making the long drive to Samburu and back enjoyable rather than tedious.
Both accomodations I stayed at were beautiful and well-chosen for the parks I visited. I was happy with the first suggested camps, but I'm sure they would have happily adjusted the itinerary if I had other preferences.
Overall, I had an amazing trip and would happily book with Branola again - smooth and friendly from start to finish! I'd also recommend the Samburu+Ol Pejeta combination to anyone who is looking for really varied environments packed into a short trip, combined with emptier parks than the more well-known parks to the south.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Our guide Nuhu was amazing since the beginning! Brought us to see all possible animals and to a perfect places! We really enjoyed it
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky to have Andrew as our guide on our first Safari
We had the most amazing time with Serengeti Wakanda thanks to our guide Andrew and Gwen, who organised the tour. We were picked up at the airport and taken care of until we left Arusha 6 days later. Our guide Andrew not only seems to know everything about the animals in Tanzania, he was also professional, on time and fun. And he was an amazing driver who spotted even the best hidden animals (we saw two leopards, three cheetahs and two serval cats, just to name a few). He claimed we were super lucky to spot those, while we strongly believe that we were more lucky to have him as our guide. The price was fairly high and worth every dollar we paid.
We found room for improvement only in the serving sizes. We were just given too much food every day, no matter what we tried.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nuhu was our guide. Me and my partner truly enjoyed the safari.
Me and my partner enjoyed the safari, the pickup from the train station, food and the safari was very good.