35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
I traveled from Johannesburg to hoedspruit with Tiyani what a great person drives very well and respect other road users, thank you very much Tiyani
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
It was our first time in Tanzania and it was perfect !
The organisation was really clear and all the staff members that we met (hotel/guide/driver) was really Lovely and Nice.
The food was good and delicious, we enjoyed that we had real meal for the lunch during the safaris.
The activities were unique and we saw many wildlife and landscapes !
We enjoyed it !
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A holiday that touched our whole family ❤️
I simply can't find the words to express how amazing this holiday was! Ally and the team were incredible from start to finish, creating an itinerary that fitted our family's needs perfectly. Ally was so helpful and flexible, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The cost of the safari was incredibly reasonable and I truly felt we had the same (if not better as a small company feels more personal) experience as some of the more expensive companies.
Our guide Joseph was fabulous! He was funny, safe, full of fun stories, and with the best laugh you'll ever hear! By the end of the safari he truly felt like part of the family. His 20 years of experience shone through every day. He seemed to know instinctively where to find all those hard-to-spot animals, and we saw so much more than we ever expected.
Booking with a small family run company was absolutely the right decision. Everything was tailor-made for us, from the food to the itinerary to all the little extras we never expected, and the family feeling was something very special. Mr Delicious kept us more than fed, with meals that were abundant and, well, delicious! We never wanted for anything.
I never thought sitting for hours in a vehicle could be so enjoyable, but it was! Whether we were spotting animals in silence (we saw everything!), laughing, chatting, napping (how do children sleep anywhere!) or singing together, it was precious time as a family.
We hadn't realised when we booked that Making Memories in Africa also supports the local community through building and running a school for children who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to be educated. Knowing our holiday helped support such an amazing initiative brought us a deep sense of happiness and joy. Meeting Mama Ally was a real highlight. She saw children being left behind in the community and decided to do something about it, and hearing her story was humbling and moving. It's clear that this isn't just a business to Mama Ally and Ally, it's a calling, and it's done with enormous heart.
We cannot wait to return. Thank you so much for making our family holiday so special.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It was my first international trip,from airport to hotel transfers to daily activities all seamless.I give them 5stars.
I will travel with them again and again
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Armani was a great tour operator, he knows a lot and we laugh a lot with him!
It was an amazing trip! We saw and experienced so much. It was truly back to basics, staying in tents right in the middle of the parks, but that’s all part of the experience – and what makes it so complete, especially with all the animal sounds you hear at night.
Everything was really well organised, from the jeeps and food to the accommodation!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Armani was an amazing guide, we had so much fun!
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience! Everything was so well organised, and we saw so many incredible animals. The guides made the trip even more special – we laughed so much with them and had the best time together. They were knowledgeable, friendly and made every moment enjoyable. It was truly an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better safari. Highly recommended!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience. We got to see the big 5
We had such a great time with Smile! We actually got to see all of the Big Five, which was incredible. A huge thank you to our guide, Libe, who was amazing throughout the whole experience. He was so friendly and patient and really made an effort to find all the animals we wanted to see. He never rushed us and was happy to drive around until we found them. We always felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. The hotels chosen were also really nice! It was an unforgettable experience, and we would definitely recommend Smile to anyone visiting Tanzania!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally helpful throughout our safari!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Serengeti Smile! Our tour guide was incredibly friendly, cooperative, knowledgeable, and patient. He explained so much about the animals and their behaviour, always made stops whenever we needed him to, and patiently waited for us without ever making us feel rushed. He even went above and beyond by lending us his phone when we needed to make calls, which was extremely kind and helpful.
Thanks to him, we had an unforgettable safari experience and were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater! The service was excellent from start to finish, and the value for money was outstanding.
We highly recommend Serengeti Smile to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. Thank you for making our trip so special and memorable!
AE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really organised,fast responding, helpfull friendly
Rajabu was an incredible guide, and we feel so lucky to have had him with us throughout our safari. He is warm, kind, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable, and he connected with our group almost immediately.
With his full of experience, his expertise really shows. He seemed to know exactly where to find the animals and was often able to anticipate their behavior, which led to some amazing sightings. But what made the experience especially memorable was how much he taught us along the way. He told wonderful stories, explained how the different animals communicate, behave, and interact, and patiently answered every question we had.
Rajabu also joined us for dinner every evening, which made him feel like a real part of our group rather than simply our guide. He is a wonderful storyteller and genuinely lovely company.
Rajabu is an exceptional guide and a wonderful person, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly. I hope everyone visiting Tanzania gets the chance to experience a safari with Lions Paw Tours and Rajab!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Masai Mara trio with Phineas (Mwenda)
I spent 3 days with Phineas (Mwenda) touring the Masai Mara and it was truly an amazing experience.
Having visited other national parks before, I expected the experience to be similar to my previous trips.
Mwenda made this one very special. He went above and beyond to make sure we see all the wonders of the park, he was very generous with his knowledge and extremely friendly throughout. He is also a very good problem solver, quickly adjusting the the weather and road conditions throughout our trip. I cannot recommend him enough!
