BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari experience with Maina Justin and Voi Wildlife Lodge! 🦁🐘
We had an amazing 2-day safari to Tsavo East with Maina Justin as our driver and tour guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
On the way to the park, Maina told us so much about the sights, the surroundings, and the history. During the safari, he shared a lot of interesting information about the animals, their behaviour, and the ecosystem. We learned so much from him, which made the experience even more special.
His knowledge and experience were truly impressive. He knew exactly where to go and where to look. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to see lionesses from very close by, which was an incredible experience!
We also really enjoyed our stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge. The location was fantastic, with wildlife right around the lodge. During the day, we could watch zebras coming to the waterhole, and in the evening we were lucky enough to see elephants and hippos. It was amazing to experience wildlife so close to our accommodation.
Maina was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about wildlife. Together with the wonderful location of Voi Wildlife Lodge, he made our 2-day safari a truly unforgettable experience.
Highly recommended! If you are planning a safari in Tsavo East, we definitely recommend Maina Justin as your guide. 🦁🐘🦓❤️
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari trip with Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
Me and 2 of my friends went to a 2 day safari trip accompanied with our guide Aron who is working for Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
One day in Sangiri, one day in Engorongoro.
Im really happy with the experience. The guide was great, nice, honest and well-trained. The payment went smoothly and so did the traveling, hotell and overall logistics.
Me and my friends had an exeptional time and all three of us can 100% agree this was a great experience and nothing to regret.
I would definitely recommend Zanzi Trekking to help organize your safari trip.
LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and very professional
We went with Gibbs (gibson) he was great!! We went to masai mara on 2 day trip and then visited masai village.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Aron
Me and my two friends booked a two-day safari and had the amazing opportunity to meet our incredibly competent guide Aron. With a genuine passion for all species, Aron provided us with amazing knowledge about everything we wanted to know. Also, we had an amazing stay at a safari camp site, where we had the opportunity to watch an amazing sunrise and have a long dinner together with our guide. We had a very cozy time hearing about his life and his passion for his job, and because of him, we had a vacation we will never forget!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An operator with good communication and does the best for the clients comfort.
The safari was amazing! We had a guide named Aaron that was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the animals and their different behaviors. It felt like Aaron really like his job and did everything he could for the client, although, not to much. He let us have our own time so it was well weighted between the guide and the privacy. We could really trust the guide because of his knowledge and we felt safe. He also wanted us to see the most we could in the parks and we sure did. We got to see loads of animals and learn very interesting things about the behavior and small details we otherwise wouldn’t have known. A great experience!
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Grand Dream Dashed
Exploring the Serengeti is a rare opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone. I am writing this review in the hope that no one else falls victim to the same experience I did.
The consultation with the Mountain Warriors staff was prompt and courteous. However, the guide they assigned to us was the problem. Now that the trip is over, I am more convinced than ever that the quality of the guide is the single most important factor in a safari tour. Let me be clear: the guide provided by Mountain Warriors was the absolute worst.
He caused trouble right from day one. He disregarded our itinerary; despite the fact that we had already paid for specific accommodations, he tried to take us to a completely different, unsuitable place. Even though we were in the middle of the savanna with a poor signal, I managed to contact the Mountain Warriors staff to challenge this. Yet, he insisted on taking us to that strange location anyway. It was only after we lodged a strong protest that he finally drove us to our originally scheduled accommodation.
On the second day, during our game drive in Central Serengeti, we failed to see a *single* predator—this in an area known for having the highest concentration of predators. It was a disaster. The guide did not use any radio communication equipment provided in the vehicle. He seemed unable to communicate with the other guides at all. He only interacted with other guides when they stopped a passing vehicle to ask for directions; in other words, he was completely unfamiliar with the geography of the Serengeti.
The worst incident occurred during a game drive in Ngorongoro. Using binoculars, I spotted a spot in the distance where a multitude of vehicles had created a traffic jam. I used my camera’s 100x zoom to capture the scene and showed it to him, saying, "Something is happening over there; let's go." He dismissed it, claiming, "They’re just looking at flamingos." I was dumbfounded. Would so many cars really gather just to see flamingos, which are abundant everywhere? It didn't take long to confirm I was right. After constantly seeing common animals like zebras and wildebeests, we happened to pass by "that spot." And what was happening there? A pride of lions had hunted an antelope and was feeding on the carcass! We had missed not only the hunt itself but also the precious moment of the mother lion feeding her cubs.
What more is there to say? The fact that the guide wasn't fluent in English wasn't even the main issue. The real problem was encountering such an unprofessional and negligent guide on what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime safari tour—one we had paid a hefty price for. This falls entirely on Mountain Warriors. Throughout the trip—which we had embarked on with such high expectations—we felt nothing but displeasure and disappointment; my wife even ended up crying in the vehicle.
I could never recommend this company. Even a refund wouldn't heal the hurt my family suffered.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nature is unpredictable and always changing. Just keep an open mind and enjoy your amazing trip!!
We had an absolutely amazing safari journey with our wonderful, professional tour guides, Fred and Chris! They were both friendly and humorous, incredibly professional at spotting animals, and shared insightful ecological stories about them.
We were very lucky to see not only the “Big Five” but also the “Ugly Five” in Africa along with many other animals we usually only see in the movie The Lion King! Seeing wildlife living freely in their natural habitat was truly touching and made us all feel so relaxed.
I highly recommend connecting with the travel agency manager, Dominic, is extremely efficient and helpful. Throughout nearly a year of planning and communication, he has been a tremendous help to me. He is my best friend in Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional to a Tee
Had the absolute best time on our Botswana safari organised by this excellent company. So much communication both before and during our trip to ensure everything ran smoothly which it did. The lodges were awesome, the safari guides absolutely top notch - so knowledgeable, the choice of parks and concessions were the best - we saw so much wildlife! Transfers all worked seamlessly. Highly recommend this very professional company.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good, nice guy
We had an amazing experience with Ron Adventure in Tanzania! Everything was very well organized from start to finish, and our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the trip.
We felt safe and comfortable the entire time, and the whole experience was even better than we expected. You can really tell that they care about their guests and want to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.
I would absolutely recommend Ron Adventure to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania. Thank you for an amazing adventure!