FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 days with friends Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
This is my second trip to Tanzania and the first for my friends. There were five of us women, and we were lucky enough to go on safari with Gela from Loren's agency. During those four days, we visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
We don't even know how to thank Gela enough for his kindness, his thoughtfulness, and all the knowledge he shared with us. It was a truly memorable experience. Thank you all!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very dedicated staff
Our driver Thomas was an excellent one, with good communication skill.He went the extra mile to explain the historical aspects of the Jo'burg.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good Tour
I went during an off season and it was still interesting. Got to see a bunch of lions and a cub, sleeping but we were very closed within 2 meters of them! A whole bunch of elephants, zebras, unique birds, buffalo, giraffes! Overall a good experience.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The service is really good since the beginning, when the communications started. Carson, our first guide, is a great person. Very polite, explaining things on the way to the park and also a good and careful driver. The price was fair.
There was only one questionable point: During the way to the park, we were asked about our preferences for lunch, but there was just a buffet option during the trip.
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elephant
We had a great trip with MoAfrika Tours from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park. Everything was well–organized from start to finish. Our driver, Carson, was especially amazing — very friendly, professional, and always made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey.
The pickup and drop-off were smooth, on time, and the ride was comfortable. Carson shared a lot of helpful information along the way and made the whole experience even better. The tour itself was unforgettable, and we felt very safe and well taken care of.
Highly recommended for anyone planning to visit Pilanesberg. Thank you MoAfrika Tours and thank you Carson for making our trip so memorable!
KR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best and very kind Guide
Excellent!!
They really tried to show us a lot and the lunch was excellent.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful memories
From start to finish, our tour with Hekima Safaris was organized incredibly well. We were welcomed on arrival in Arusha by Mopoo, who took us to our first hotel, and from that moment on we were in excellent hands.
Throughout our safari, Jackson looked after us with genuine care. The whole experience was magical — he made sure we were always comfortable and helped us tick off everything on our bucket list, including the Big Five. One thing we truly appreciated was the warm lunches every day. While many other groups were eating lunch boxes, we enjoyed delicious hot meals with pasta or rice after a long morning out in the parks. It made the experience feel so much more personal and premium.
Communication during the planning stage was perfect, and even once we reached Zanzibar, the Hekima office made sure all our transfers were arranged smoothly. With so many tour companies to choose from, we are genuinely happy that we chose Hekima Safaris. They were ethical, professional, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.
We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. Highly recommended!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and committed to a great safari experience for the guests!
Thank you to Benson and Eric for a truly memorable safari experience!
My friend and I had a wonderful time on our 4-day private safari with Eric. He was dedicated to making sure we had a full and meaningful experience, and we were able to see everything we were hoping for—animals, the lava flows, Taita Hills, and more. He was kind, knowledgeable, and fun to spend time with; we shared a lot of laughs. I especially appreciated how he went above and beyond, including helping us find extra food and water after some very full days. Thank you, Eric!
We had arranged an “in-between” style safari—staying in our own accommodations and planning to bring extra food to keep costs down. I would imagine that most Banok guests stay in higher-end lodges inside the parks, so at times it was a bit challenging to find our lodgings or locate affordable food options. So in that respect, the experience wasn’t always perfectly aligned with the budget-focused approach we’d requested, but Eric was flexible and adapted to our needs.
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. A big thank-you to Benson for putting together an itinerary that allowed us to experience so much in just 4 days.
AR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I enjoy a tour of 16 days arround Etiopia with Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
The organization was excellent in a 4x4 arround mountains and everywhere with good hotels. Beautifuls labdscapes and breakfast...and visiting many places...
It was perfect
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a incredible experience that was facilitated by knowledgeable, kind and experienced staff.
I had a wonderful trip with my family. We decided on a private safari which was an excellent choice and made the experience more tuned to our needs. Though I have no doubt that they would provide the same level of service, expertise and kindness in all setting. Our guide Raymond made sure we saw the big 5 and numerous other animals. His knowledge about the animals and environment was phenomenal and I could never say enough good things.
If you get the chance ask for him, he really worked hard and made our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We stayed at Mara Mashi lodge and it was everything we hoped for and more. Rooms where comfortable and luxurious, food was excellent and the staff was incredibly kind and everyone went the extra mile to ensure our stay was amazing. We then moved to Sopa Lodge in Lake Nakaru which was such an incredible park and the lodge was fantastic. Views where out of this world.
A day trip took us to lake Navishka and it was amazing to walk crystal island.. do not miss out on walking with giraffe, Zebra and wildebeest and even seeing hippos from a safe distance... amazing. We stopped at the small Cafe on the island had one of the best Thai coffees since I was in Thailand.
Every detail was handled by Axis ( Phillip, thanks so much) and Raymond and I cant recommend them enough.