50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service & very informative
Recently arrived back from Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater with fabulous guide Simon who was so informative & helped us to see the big 5 & much more!! A holiday of a lifetime & would highly recommend, all service including meals, lodges & camps we stayed at were brilliant with the help of Simon - nothing was too much trouble for him & appreciate him making our trip so wonderful! 😀
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would book with them again
It was a wonderful experience, well organized and transparently communicated. We ended up paying what we agreed on before, and got what we agreed on before. Our driver (Josef) was an excellent choice, really knowing how to position the car for the best photographs. He really knew the parks, answered all questions and drove very safely. Safari Line Defender was always quick and accurate in communication. And they remained their communication quality even after receiving payment. When we had a little meaningless issue, they solved the problem instantly and sent someone to help out.
After all we can recommend booking with them. Was a great experience. Thank you!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced.
Our guide made our Kenya safari an unforgettable experience with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly attitude. He created a fun and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the trip, making every moment memorable. I highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Kenya.
PL
Our guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced.
Our guide made our Kenya safari an unforgettable experience with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly attitude. He created a fun and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the trip, making every moment memorable. I highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Kenya.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bruce made our Uganda safari unforgettable. He is punctual, knowledgeable & a great driver!
We just completed an unforgettable 12-day safari through Uganda with Wildmist Adventures. Bruce was incredibly attentive throughout, always making sure we felt comfortable and had everything we needed.
When it mattered, tight timings for gorilla trekking, game drives, park entries, he was punctual every single time, which made a huge difference to how smoothly the trip ran.
Bruce's knowledge of Uganda's wildlife, parks, and culture was outstanding. On top of that, he's a fantastic driver, confident and safe on some genuinely challenging roads, which gave us total peace of mind.
From Murchison Falls to the gorillas in Bwindi to the calm of Lake Bunyonyi, every leg of the journey was well organized and full of amazing moments.
We highly recommend Bruce and Wildmist Adventures to anyone planning a Uganda safari!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
I had an amazing 2-day safari in Nyerere National Park, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. I was the only guest in the safari vehicle, which made the trip feel very personal. My driver and guide took such great care of me the entire time—they were friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure I was having the best experience.
I was also incredibly lucky to see so many amazing animals, and every game drive was exciting. A huge thank you for making this trip so special. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tanzania!
Best Thanks to Jihan and Mpogo ! :)
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s all about a good guide!!
We had an absolutely amazing five-day safari, and a huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Humphrey.
Humphrey was an outstanding guide from start to finish. He knows an incredible amount about the animals, their behavior, and the entire ecosystem. Thanks to his experience and incredible eye for spotting wildlife, we were able to see so many amazing animals – including all of the Big Five!
Our safari took us through some of Tanzania’s most incredible places. On the first day, we explored Tarangire National Park, followed by two unforgettable days in the Serengeti National Park. We spent the night at Simba Camp, which was an adventure in itself. Having wild animals around the camp during the night made the experience even more exciting and unforgettable.
On the fourth day, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater, where we were once again amazed by the incredible wildlife and scenery. On our final day, we explored Lake Manyara National Park, which was the perfect ending to an already incredible safari.
What really stood out throughout the entire trip was Humphrey. He was not only extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but also friendly, patient, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He always knew where to look and was incredibly good at spotting animals that we would have completely missed ourselves. He also explained everything in such an interesting and understandable way, which made us appreciate every sighting even more.
The five days were an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have wished for a better guide. If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, we can highly recommend Humphrey. He truly made our safari something very special!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Specific, personal service with a distinctive Ugandan warmth
Here’s the tldr; on Hooves of Africa, Dickson & our assigned guide Brian:
* Email communication was professional and specific enough, although relatively casual. Administrative detail such as invoicing could be sharper, but did not detract from the experience
* We felt we got excellent value for our money
* Dickson met us personally off our flight and settled us into our accommodation - very reliable
* He also went the extra mile to provide a day guide at short notice, which we had not originally requested; I would rate his service ethic highly & recommend him
* Brian was our assigned guide and turned out to be an excellent birding guide - our special interest - so that was a match made in heaven. He was a delight as a person; energetic, articulate, forthcoming with interesting detail but never overpowering and passionate about his work
Here’s a bit more detail about the trip itself:
It’s a long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, so be prepared for that. It was absolutely worth it for the experience along the road - crossing the Equator, seeing the changing landscape, observing the lives of regular Ugandans across the Buganda and Ankole kingdoms; bonus bird sightings, Ankole cattle herds; so many bananas to mention but a few
Our gorilla tracking experience was handled smoothly with all logistics set up by Dickson ahead of time, and facilitated seamlessly by Brian day by day
The walk into the Impenetrable Forest was literally done by following guides hacking and beating a way through the bush largely on extremely steep slopes; there is no path, so don’t expect one. Well worth it, just be as physically fit as your body permits, and stay committed.
Seeing the gorillas was a privilege . Such enormous, tranquil creatures, allowing us to share their world.
We overnighted afterwards at Lake Bunyonyi - also utterly beautiful
We saw this as a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity but have been so delighted with Dickson and our overall experience with Brian, that we are now plotting and planning for when/if we can return & explore further!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s all about a good guide!!
We had an absolutely amazing five-day safari, and a huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Humphrey.
Humphrey was an outstanding guide from start to finish. He knows an incredible amount about the animals, their behavior, and the entire ecosystem. Thanks to his experience and incredible eye for spotting wildlife, we were able to see so many amazing animals – including all of the Big Five!
Our safari took us through some of Tanzania’s most incredible places. On the first day, we explored Tarangire National Park, followed by two unforgettable days in the Serengeti National Park. We spent the night at Simba Camp, which was an adventure in itself. Having wild animals around the camp during the night made the experience even more exciting and unforgettable.
On the fourth day, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater, where we were once again amazed by the incredible wildlife and scenery. On our final day, we explored Lake Manyara National Park, which was the perfect ending to an already incredible safari.
What really stood out throughout the entire trip was Humphrey. He was not only extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but also friendly, patient, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He always knew where to look and was incredibly good at spotting animals that we would have completely missed ourselves. He also explained everything in such an interesting and understandable way, which made us appreciate every sighting even more.
The five days were an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have wished for a better guide. If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, we can highly recommend Humphrey. He truly made our safari something very special!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable and informative
Our driver, Riki, was amazing! Friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He did a great job sharing information throughout the trip and made the experience enjoyable.
Unfortunately, due to factors outside of his control, we had very limited time in some of the parks, and the game drives felt shorter and more rushed than expected. While this took away from the overall experience, Riki himself was excellent, and I really appreciated his efforts despite the circumstances.