CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He cared about the clients and has good reflexes and wants the best experience for the clients
We had an excellent experience with Julius and his team! Communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. Julius was very proactive, professional, responsive, and understanding of all our requests. He really took the time to accommodate our needs, including organizing a private tour and making arrangements for our food preferences.
The vehicle provided was recent, clean, and comfortable, which made our safari even more enjoyable. The lodge was also luxurious and exceeded our expectations.
In terms of value for money, the experience was absolutely worth it. We had a private safari with a recent vehicle and excellent luxury accommodation at a price lower than what other companies were offering for comparable packages. The entire tour was well organized, and we truly enjoyed every moment of it.
We highly recommend Toilo to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and flexible safari operator who genuinely cares about his clients.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Value for money, excellent customer service. The guide was patient and accomodative
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service and an Unforgettable Experience!
I had an amazing experience with this travel agency! Everything was well organised, from the booking process to our accommodation and overall stay. The service was excellent, and everything went smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of our vacation.
Thank you for making our trip so memorable and stress-free. I truly appreciate your professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring that we had the best experience.
I would highly recommend this travel agency to anyone looking for a wonderful holiday. I will definitely be booking with you again! ❤️✈️🌴
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice people, everyone is super friendl, maybe a little lack of communication
We had a very good experience all in all. At the beginning we were maybe kind of lost but since the availability per phone was always very good we could ask all our questions. Safari was really good, we saw a lot of animals but this tends to depend on the driver you get and how motivated they are to catch a lot of cool animal sights.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great! Best experience.
Our guide Molenwas fantastic from the very first minute. They had a deep, personal knowledge of the area's history, spoke fluent English, and kept a light, humorous pace that made the three hours fly by. Instead of reading off a generic script, they shared local stories and took us down quiet alleys we never would have found on our own.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely wonderful.in every way
Our guide Simon was patient and knowledgeable about the animals. He anwser all of our questions. Always on time.. Th company representive Ruth was professional always ready to answer questions pre safari. The accomadations were top notch. Both lodges were very nice. The first lodge every morning the zebras were 400 feet away and the buffalo 50 feet from our doorway. It was awesome I would recommend the company in a New York second. It was a fantastic experience in every regard.
WS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
My sincere appreciation goes to Elizabeth, who was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. She patiently assisted with bookings, quotations, and even guided me in choosing the most suitable property for my elderly parents, ensuring their comfort throughout the trip.
A special thank you to Kuria, our driver and guide, who made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment he picked us up to the very end of our journey, his professionalism, kindness, patience, and excellent service stood out. My parents are still talking about how wonderful he was.
This trip was more than just a holiday; it was a beautiful opportunity to create precious memories with my parents, and I am truly grateful to the entire team for making it so special.
We will definitely be booking with you again.Thank you, Elizabeth and Kuria, for an experience we will always cherish.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Amazing Wildlife, accommondations are good, friendly guides, communication could be improved
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent tour safari in east Africa curating programs as per client needs
We recently had a safari program to Kenya and Tanzania for 9 days 8 nights myself and my family. The program was tailored to meet specific needs outside of the traditional programs. We visited children and need schools later on we went to Serengeti ngorongoro and later amboseli lake naivasha and climax the tour at masai mara. We thought was impossible was seamlessly organized to perfection from accommodation to transport transfers and entrance all was excellent. We highly recommend this company without hesitation.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five river crossings, incredible big-cat sightings, and a memorable Kenya–Tanzania safari
We have just returned from a 9-day, 8-night private safari for four people with Benson Safaris, travelling through Kenya and Tanzania in October 2026. It was an unforgettable trip—not simply because of the places we visited, but because of how much time we actually spent watching wildlife.
Our route took us from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, across the land border into Tanzania, and then through the northern and central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, finishing in Moshi before flying home from JRO.
The standout of our Tanzania safari was Zablon (Zab). His ability to plan our game drives and find wildlife was exceptional. On our very first day in the northern Serengeti, he helped us find the Big Four and witness a wildebeest river crossing. Whether it was luck, his skill, or a combination of both, it was an astonishing start.
What impressed us most was that Zab did much more than find the animals. He seemed to know where to look, and he also positioned us for the best possible views and photographic angles. Thanks to his guidance, we captured an entire wildebeest river crossing and a lion hunt—two particularly rare and memorable moments for us. Lions mating and playful cubs were other highlights of the trip, and Zab also helped us find excellent angles for photographing leopards. For travellers who care about both wildlife viewing and photography, we would wholeheartedly recommend him.
The wildlife encounters were extraordinary. We witnessed five wildebeest river crossings, including three in a single morning, and had five leopard sightings. We watched lions mating and hunting, lion cubs playing, and a leopard on a tree. Seeing rhinos in Ngorongoro helped us complete the Big Five, while Tarangire offered wonderful elephants and beautiful baobab scenery.
Of course, these sightings were our good fortune, not something any operator can guarantee. What mattered was having enough time to wait, observe and enjoy what unfolded. Across the trip, we had roughly 65 hours of game drives and wildlife activities, including several full days of around 10–11 hours. Even the days when we moved between safari areas still included meaningful wildlife viewing.
We are also very grateful to Grace for her expertise in arranging our itinerary, her tireless patience with our many requests for changes, and her help in coordinating solutions to the questions and issues that came up. We exchanged enquiry emails with more than 30 safari operators, and her thoughtful, responsive support was a major reason we ultimately chose Benson Safaris with confidence.
Thank you as well to Samson, our guide in Kenya, for being part of our wonderful safari, and to Benson for helping bring this customised cross-border journey together.
Spending time in both the northern and central Serengeti was a particular highlight. They offered different landscapes and wildlife experiences, and even after four days we were not ready to leave. Staying at KonTiki Mara and KonTiki Seronera also gave us lovely sunsets and morning light right at camp. For the final part of the trip, we arranged our own hotels separately, which gave us a comfortable change from tented accommodation.
One practical lesson for future travellers: confirm the exact Serengeti entry and exit times and the park-permit coverage beforehand. We extended our stay in the park on the fourth day and had to arrange the permit extension locally.
We came home with far more than a checklist of animals: river crossings worth waiting for, playful cubs, long days on the plains, and photographs we will treasure. Thank you, Zab, Samson, Grace and Benson, for being part of such a memorable journey.
For an unforgettable safari, choose Benson Safaris and ask for Zablon (Zab). They helped make our journey extraordinary, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We went for two days to the Mara with our guide David Mukami. Within the limited time we had we saw the big five and so much more. Much thanks to David for driving safely and getting us at the place to have the best perspective on the animals. Would 100% recommend.