BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A genuine safari experience
Serengeti Wilderness Calls is a locally owned company run by Willie and his wife Florah, who have spent years building their expertise across the Northern Circuit. That background shows in every aspect of the experience they deliver.
We covered the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire with Willie as our guide, and what stood out most was his ability to read the bush. His eye for wildlife is extraordinary — he spots animals before anyone else in the vehicle even knows where to look. But it goes well beyond sightings. His depth of knowledge about animal behaviour, ecosystems and the specific character of each park transforms a game drive into something genuinely educational and memorable.
What we particularly appreciated was how much Willie listens to his guests. He takes the time to understand your interests and does his best to tailor the experience accordingly. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of the parks and current wildlife movements, he knows where to focus the search and how to maximise your chances of finding the animals you are most excited to see.
What makes Serengeti Wilderness Calls different from larger operators is the personal commitment that comes with a family business. Willie does not just show you the parks — he shares them with you. You feel that dedication from the first drive to the last.
For anyone planning a safari in northern Tanzania, Serengeti Wilderness Calls is a choice you will not regret.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
This Year was our second Time in Kenya and the second Time with Saidi.
The Safari was indescribably beautiful, and the Hotels were a dream. For the second time, Saidi made unforgettable experiences possible for us.
If we visit Kenya again, we will book with Saidi again... and again... and again. He knows the best Spots and the most beautiful Hotels. He tailors everything to your Budget.
We were—and still are—thrilled, and we can recommend him and his Company 100 percent and from the Bottom of our Hearts.
The Safari of a Lifetime - Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
Our experience with Go Makini Tanzania
Expedition has been absolutely incredible from beginning to end. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the level of service exceeded our expectations.
From the very first inquiry, Nancy was outstanding. Her communication was prompt, professional, and informative. She answered all of our questions, provided detailed information about the itinerary, and helped us feel confident and excited about our trip long before we arrived in Tanzania. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire planning and booking process stress-free and enjoyable.
Our guide, Rashed Kihiyo, was simply amazing. His knowledge of the wildlife, parks, and local culture was impressive, and his passion for his work was evident every day. He worked hard to ensure we had the best possible game drives and wildlife sightings.
Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals and enjoy experiences we will never forget. Rashed takes genuine pride in his work, and it shows. We will absolutely be recommending him to our family and friends.
We would also like to recognize our chet, Denis, who did a fantastic job throughout the safari. Every meal was delicious, fresh, and prepared with care. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and variety of the food, especially considering we were traveling through the national parks. Denis played a huge role in making our safari experience even more enjoyable.
The entire Go Makini Tanzania Expedition team made us feel welcomed, safe, and well cared for throughout our journey. Everything was organized professionally, the service was excellent, and the overall experience exceeded anything we could have imagined. The combination of outstanding communication, exceptional guiding, delicious food, and excellent value for money made this one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
We highly recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition to anyone planning a safari in
Tanzania. Thank you to Nancy, Rashed, Denis, and the entire team for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return one day and experience another adventure with you all. ❤️
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service and a Smooth Travel Experience with SafariLink
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We had a wonderful experience travelling with Safari Link. We used their services for transfers from OR Tambo Airport to Sun City and back, as well as our Johannesburg–Kruger transfers and return journey.
Our driver, Desmond, was excellent throughout the trip. He was punctual, professional, friendly, and made our journeys comfortable and smooth. His driving was safe, and he was always helpful whenever we needed assistance.
We are very satisfied with the service provided by Safari Link and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and comfortable transport services in South Africa. Thank you, Desmond, and the entire Safari Link team, for making our travel experience hassle-free.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive, great tour options, excellent drivers, top notch combination.
We just want to share our sincere gratitude to Splendid vacations. From the moment of our arrival and pick up to our drop off and final day, we had nothing but 5 star, exceptional service and hospitality. Our drivers Rono, Tony and Julius were outstanding! They were all knowledgeable about the parks, history of everything we did and of course, about the animals. They worked very had to ensure that we got to see and know about everything we encountered. Our drivers were exceptionally friendly, all smiles and always willing to be of service. Without them, this trip would have not have been as spectacular as it was. Our accommodations were all top notch with excellent amenities and some were in the national parks so that were as close to nature as possible. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a safari adventure of a lifetime. We leave back home with our hearts full of all the beauty that Kenya and Tanzania had to offer us.
Thank you!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Tour we ever had <3
We had great experiences. The booking was easy, the guide was great and the whole team was great. We'll be back and book again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic and professional.
A proffessional and personalized experience filled with fun and love. They keep time to enable you properly enjoy your safari. I would totally recomend them.
SE
Warning! Do not use Cheng Ngong Tours
From our experience, I suggest you do not book with Cheng Gong Tours!
28th of December 2025 my friend and I was going for a 6 days safari with Cheng gong tours. There had been a lot of problems prior to our departure with changing of prices to much higher prices all the time with different excuses. We finally agreed on the price and payed half through bank transfer and then we payed the rest in cash when the driver came to pick us.
The driver seemed to be intoxicated or high because he was driving fast and reckless.
This resulted in a CAR CRASH where we almost died. The car flipped on the side and slided several hundreds of meters before it stopped. I was severely injured and my friend was hurt too. There was no ambulance and no police that came to help but we had help from other safari companies to get out of the vehicle.
This is when the problems started for real.
The company CHENG GONG TOURS REFUSED TO PAY OUR MONEY BACK even though we almost died. They have been lying and betraying us since that very day and done all they can to NOT COMPENSATE us.
I believe Cheng Gong tours is the worst company in all off Kenya. If you want to stay alive then don't book
I am still suffering from my injuries after 5 months and I have tried to be nice and I have tried to threaten them but they don’t care. I’m in the process of hiring a lawyer now and also filing a police report for endangering my life, or even premeditated murder since they sent an intoxicated driver. They stole $3100 from us and left of on the side of the road with no help at all. A private person had to take us to the hospital and then we contacted SOS International and they sent flying doctors to pick me up and fly me and my friend to Nairobi. The accident was in Narok.
Update: people are asking why we went with an intoxicated driver and why you can’t see more injuries, so here is more detail for those that don’t believe me:
He seemed fine at the start of the journey and then we noticed that he was driving to fast and we asked him to slow down and take it easy. When we came to our first stop at Narok we went to a cafe and the driver went his own way. After that he seemed less okay and started to drive really recklessly and I think he might have been smoking weed or something by then since it was very obvious that he was really reckless and he was about to go off the road and hit a lot of women and children when my friend shouted out: what are you doing? That is when he snapped to it and turned the vehicle so hard to the right side of the road that he lost control and it flipped on the left side where I was sitting so I hit the ground really hard and got very injured (internally so you can’t see it on the pictures). I broke my elbow, got a sever head trauma and dislocated my hip so it will never be okay again and also hurt my shoulder. I have constant pain since the accident.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went smoothly.
We used Extra Miles Unique Adventures for our 10 day safari and everything went as planned. Our driver/guide Eric was the best. He was a very knowledgeable guide. We did see all of the Big 5 animals. We felt safe and in good hands threwout our tour. We would use them again without hesitation.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Recommend
We can only recommend the company:
-communication prior to our trip was effective and fast
- the trek itself was great and very memorable. The whole team took good care of us. We hade 3 hot meals every day, nice variety, plus snacks in between, sufficient amount of fluids. The guides gave us a lot of advise thanks to which we acclimatised very well. They also accommodated our needs, for example change of pace, shortening the trek because of our good physical condition and mentally “pushed” us to the summit.
Thank you for the experience and wish your company all the best.