20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not only very nice, but he was knowledgeable and patient and brought a great experience for us
My girlfriend and I spent eight nights with Leopard Orchards and honestly, it was an amazing experience. If you’re thinking about doing a safari, I would definitely recommend going with the private experience. For us, it was 100% worth it.
I also wouldn’t recommend doing a safari for just a couple of days. Having eight nights gave us enough time to really enjoy it without feeling rushed, and we got to see so much.
The biggest thing for me was our driver, Paul. You could tell right away that he genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. He would go out of his way to get us to the best locations and make sure we got the most out of every day. He wasn’t just driving us around — he really knew what he was doing.
Paul was also incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the landscape. Anytime we had a question, he had an answer, and he was always happy to explain what we were seeing. He was also very patient with us and never made us feel rushed.
Honestly, everything you would want in a safari driver, Paul has. His experience and passion really made a difference in our trip.
The vehicle was great too and made the long days out on safari very comfortable.
Overall, I would highly recommend Leopard Orchards to anyone looking to do a safari. We had an incredible eight nights and made memories that my girlfriend and I will never forget. If you’re going to do it, I’d definitely recommend the private experience and giving yourself at least eight days. You won’t regret it.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!! Great communicators. Personalized to you. They care about your experience and safety.
Where do I start? So many WONDERFUL things to say about this company.
First of all Filipa was incredibly communicative upon our initial inquiry into scheduling a Safari. Answered all my questions in detail and very responsive to emails. I also reached out with questions during the Safari which she immediately responded too. I work in customer service and rarely find a company so attentive to their clients needs. I had researched several companies and this one was reasonably priced as well.
Secondly, our Nairobi driver, Moses made a great first impression. Waiting for us at the airport and taking us to our hotel. The van was comfortable and he made us feel very safe and offered to come back after we settled in to give us a city tour. We were so excited for the trip, we couldnt sleep despite the long journey, so we welcomed his offer. He took us to the Giraffe Center, a place where local bead jewelry was. made, and to a great family restaurant to enjoy local food. He also drove us around on our last day too for a visit to the Kenyan National Museum.
The next morning our Safari Guide, Sammie picked us up. We embarked on an amazing 9 day trip to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. Sammie was SO knowledgeable! He was a walking encyclopedia of animal species, gestations, habitats, and behaviors. He knew 100's of species of birds and plants. He could spot animals from a mile away. The long drives between parks enabled us to ask questions about Kenyan culture, resources, politics, topography, climate, food, and language. I think I valued those conversations as much, if not more than the animal searches. He educated us on many symbiotic relationships too. He was so personable and became a friend to our family. He drove the rough terrain with care and always had our safety in mind.
Thirdly, The camps and lodges they recommended were all terrific. Excellent staff and service every where we went. I only wish we could have spent more time enjoying the accommodations since we were out on game drives for the entire day. Many were so beautiful. We did ask Sammie to make one of our last days a half day of game drive so we could relax and absorb all that we had been learning and take in the beauty at our camp. This company will adjust the days to what you want to do. Ultimate personalization. We loved having the Landcruiser to our selves and could stand up and enjoy the scenery as Sammie drove.
Lastly, I was so impressed with the Kenyan people. Everyone so friendly and beautiful and truly caring about our experience and safety. This trip made a lasting impression on my family and I cant recommend this company enough! They were all wonderful. You won't regret booking with them!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were reliable, attentive, and caring the entire trip.
I want to give a special thank you to Joshua, who was with us for the entire trip during our safari and also Abdullah who was with us during our Zanzibar portion of the trip. A special thank you to Fransisca who put the entire trip together and was able to meet all of our requests. Throughout the entire trip, Fransisca was in communication with us and even stopped to visit us in person with gifts! Thank so to Melivora for making our trip so memorable and thank you for everything!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Family Safari
Our 8-day safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was truly a bucket-list experience that our family will remember for the rest of our lives. My wife, our daughter, and I had an incredible time exploring Tanzania, especially the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From beginning to end, everything came together to make this one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Ezekiel. Spending so many days together on safari, your guide becomes an incredibly important part of the journey, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to share it with. Ezekiel was knowledgeable and professional, but what stood out to us even more was his patience, kindness, and flexibility. Traveling as a family and spending long days on safari isn’t always easy, and there were certainly moments when things were challenging for us. Through all of it, Ezekiel remained incredibly patient, accommodating, and genuinely caring. He adapted to what we needed and always made us feel comfortable. Beyond being a great guide, he’s simply an amazing human being.
From our adventures through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro all the way to helping us with our final airport drop-off in Arusha, Ezekiel took wonderful care of our family. By the end of the trip, it felt less like we had spent eight days with a tour guide and more like we had experienced Tanzania with a friend. The wildlife and landscapes were spectacular, but the people you meet are often what turn a great trip into an unforgettable one, and Ezekiel absolutely did that for us.
Thank you, Ezekiel, for your patience, kindness, laughs, and for helping make our family’s bucket-list safari so special. And thank you to the entire Tanzania Roadside Expeditions team for giving us memories that we will cherish for years to come. We would wholeheartedly recommend them and especially Ezekiel, to anyone planning a safari in Kenya and Tanzania!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Real connection with nature
The safari went beyond our expectations. Our agent, Anthony, was always clear in his communication and very accommodating when it came to customizing the itinerary to best fit our needs, including handling a last-minute change caused by a flight delay.
All the accommodations where we stayed were top-notch with great food (the Amboseli Sopa Lodge was perhaps a bit more dated). But our guide, Mbotte (Joseph), is what truly made the difference. He was a fantastic travel companion who allowed us to genuinely experience the savanna. He explained and taught us so much, making us feel like more than just tourists—making us feel part of a world that really gets under your skin.
Seeing lions, a leopard, rhinos, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and various bird species so close up and roaming free in their natural habitat was an unforgettable experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour, with very friendly services
This was a bucket list trip for my partner and I, we went in August. Buyaga Safaris exceeded all expectations. Peter was so easy to communicate with, responding within minutes each time. The whole itinerary was exciting and each day just got better and better. Apton our guide made our holiday, he was so knowledgeable on all the animals and activities we were doing. We formed a lovely friendship with him and are still in contact with him to this day. I will be recommending Apton for future tours to my friends and family. We booked a private tour for 12 days and for the price we paid we can't fault it. Buyaga Safaris also organised a birthday cake for my partners 30th birthday which was such a nice gesture. highly recommend this tour service.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!!
We had an incredible safari experience with Lion King. This trip was a bucket list item for us for a long time. My wife is a wildlife photographer - she was able to get the wildlife shots she wanted. Our guide, Freddie, did an amazing job in finding the wildlife (as well as birds) she wanted to capture. He understood the camera angles and always positioned the vehicle in a way that she could take great pictures. We had asked for some adjustments to the vehicle and they removed the middle seats as per our request. So it worked perfect for us.
We started planning the trip about 9 months earlier and had reached out to a bunch of safari operators. Lion King stood out in terms of their prompt communication and were able to modify the itinerary per our needs. We were in constant touch all the time. All of the accommodations they are arranged were excellent. We will highly recommend Lion King to anyone who is planning a Safari trip in Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Travel Planner for Africa
Trevor and Jackie with Safari365 took care of every detail perfectly for our honeymoon. Great value for our trip visiting Cape Town, Joburg, Kruger National Park, and Mauritius. The Simbavati Hilltop Safari Lodge is a true highlight and all memories will live on with us forever!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3-Day Safari in Tanzania
We had an incredible 3-day safari with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris, visiting Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Every day was special, and we really enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end.
A big thank you to Isra Mungure, who was amazing from the first communication. He is very professional, knows his work very well, and helped us organize everything perfectly. The accommodation, safari jeep, meals, and service were all good. The price was also absolutely reasonable for the quality of service we received.
Our guide Eric was fantastic. He is an excellent driver and has incredible skills when it comes to spotting animals. Thanks to him, we saw so many animals we had dreamed of seeing. He was patient, friendly, and made sure we enjoyed every moment of the safari.
The three parks were all different and beautiful. Tarangire was amazing for elephants and the beautiful landscapes, Ngorongoro Crater was simply breathtaking, and Lake Manyara gave us another wonderful wildlife experience.
We always felt safe and in good hands with local people who really know Tanzania. This gave us complete peace of mind during the trip.
We highly recommend Tanzania Songbirds Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. If you are looking for a professional, reliable, and friendly local safari company, book with them without hesitation! We would definitely choose them again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a life time.
A 5 country, trip of a life time❣️the Lodgings and cuisine were spectacular. The guides were interesting, intelligent, knowledgeable and fun. If there were questions along the way Emi and William always responded so very quickly. Each day held a spectacular adventure. We will absolutely use Emi and William again💕💕