20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating, professional and organised!
I chose African big cat safari to visit Africa for my first time on my honeymoon. All around a great experience from climbing Mt Meru to safari and having cultural experiences in between. Everyone was very professional and organised. I have no complaints!
Imran was our great mountain guide so helpful throughout. Toshie great cook and Samson our super waiter. Isaac as well.
Elias our safari guide absolute champion so reliable and knowledgeable on all things safari and animals.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, experienced and warm
As a trip of a lifetime for the family, this safari had to be extra special and Benson Safaris ensured that every step of the way we were given one of the most amazing experiences we will ever have. From shaping the right trip for us, to pre-planning check lists to the most wonderfully warm and experienced staff, I cannot speak highly enough of the service we had.
We deliberately chose a local operator, not only to support local businesses but to also have a more personal touch.
Dolphine was always on hand to answer any queries while our guide Liberatus was so friendly and immensely experienced (he's been driving safaris for more than 15 years) - giving us confidence that we would have the best wildlife sightings timed to avoid the larger crowds. He even managed to find us two sightings of leopards, which are notoriously hard to spot!
The children gave up the count of the number of different species we saw at 30 plus but the incredible images and memories of four days on the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will stay with us forever.
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is one of the most smooth tours that I had so far.
An Unforgettable Safari Experience!
What an incredible safari from start to finish! The entire experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide was professional, friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area. He made every game drive exciting and took the time to make sure we had the best possible views and plenty of opportunities for photos.
Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking, and every day brought something new and memorable. The scenery was stunning, the trip was well organized, and we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire tour.
What really made the experience special was the excellent service and genuine passion of our guide. You could tell that he truly loves what he does, and his knowledge and enthusiasm made the safari even more enjoyable.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend this safari tour to anyone looking for an amazing wildlife adventure. Absolutely worth it, and we would happily do it all over again! 🦁🐘🦒🌅
LT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent
Climbing Kilimanjaro was one of the greatest adventures of our lives and, without a doubt, the most profound experience. Standing at Uhuru Peak (5895 m) at sunrise, with a sea of clouds and glaciers stretching beneath your feet, is a feeling that is impossible to forget.
This trip is so much more than just a physical challenge. It is a complete transformation. Over a few days, you pass through four different climate zones: from lush rainforests and mystical moss forests to a desert landscape that feels like outer space, and the icy Alpine climate at the summit. Each day brought completely different views, and the night sky, filled with millions of stars, simply took our breath away.
Our biggest thanks go to the team of guides and porters. Their professionalism, constant care for our health (daily oxygen and pulse checks), and overall support made us feel completely safe. Their famous motto "Pole, pole" (slowly, slowly) and the songs on summit night became our main motivation when it felt like our strength was fading.
Guides Noah and Frank – absolute professionals in their field and top-tier leaders. Thanks to them, we felt 100% safe every single step of the way. They didn't just closely monitor our health and acclimatization; they also became our best psychologists and motivators. Their legendary "Pole, pole" and support during the grueling summit night gave us wings right when we felt like giving up.
• Chef Damien – simply unreal! It is still hard to wrap my head around how someone can cook such delicious, nutritious, and varied meals in outdoor conditions, miles above sea level. Every single dinner felt like a feast at a restaurant, restoring our energy and boosting our spirits.
• The rest of our entire crew: Stewart, Alex 1, Alex 2, Ombeni, Ayubu, Ruga, Hussein, Hope and Denis – were incredibly amazing and became just like family.
If you are dreaming of Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho route with this crew from FOOTMARK SAFARIS is simply a guaranteed wonderful trip for valuable price.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Adventure
Wow! What a wonderful trip. Gifton and driver-Arnold went all out, made be feel like a “King”! Tour included Zanzibar, North and Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire, plus some hiking and a coffee farm tour near Arusha. They listened and my requested changes in the schedule were made.
Some highlights include spotting leopards 3 times, 2 of which had a cub! Having elephants, including a very young one, and zebras nearby our lodging at a water hole on site! Waking up and finding Cape Buffalo and zebras in the midst of our camp and giraffes nearby and then finding my video of them there is the sound of a lion growling nearby, which I never saw. Booking my last couple nights at giraffe Manor near Arusha. Feeding the giraffes on-site during breakfast and seeing them on the lawn with the Elands just outside my room was amazing!
I will be recommending Take Me To Tanzania to others and I expect to be using Take Me To Tanzania in the future!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour guide (Opany) was knowledgeable and very professional. He answer all questions.
A well, put together tour, enjoy the safari and the people at Maasai and the food was wonderful.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing person
I was so happy with how they keep time as I hate being late the services were so timely I didn’t have to wait long.. the comfort of the transport vehicles coupled with the exceptional customer service was really amazing.. the staff all knew their roles which made the experience phenomenal
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and gd value for money
We had an awesome 10-day safari in Kenya with Beyond the Plains!
First of all, Sammy was helpful and quick in reply, he answered all our questions related to itinerary and accommodation. We got the whole trip planned and fixed just in 2 weeks time! We were happy with the hotel options and even got free upgrades in Tsavo West and Maasai Mara! We could see elephants and hippos from our room!!
Our experienced driver and guide John is the key of such a joyful and exciting safari experience. He drove safely and skillfully on bumpy roads, always stopping at the perfect locations for us to see clearly animals passing by or walking towards us! He is flexible and patient, allowing us all the time we need for observation and photos. John has sharp eyes and he understands animal behavior so well, he was always able to spot rare moments: we saw all Big 5, leapords hiding and resting, lions mating, zebras fighting, buffalo having mud bath, hippo marking territory, etc… we learnt so much about animals and birds from him.
John is reliable, he prepared everything we need throughout the journey, from keeping the jeep clean, arranging lunch (with wines!) in safari, to designing routes (honour our priorities), securing our spots for hotairballoon… he made our journey so safe, smooth and memorable!
Having returned home for a week, we are already missing the African safari and thinking of going with Beyond the Plains again!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Over the top
Our Safari with meru slopes was From beginning to the end super good. Leonard makwavi planned the Tour very quick to our personal requests. Our competent Guide Douglas did an amazing Job. He is a very good driver and found the best Spots so that we could watch the animals very close. We saw more different animals than we could imagine, even three leopards and the crossing of the wildbeasts at Mara River. Douglas gave us very interesting Information about Wildlife and life in africa. He made our Trip very special. Thank you so much
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organization with flexibility and great support
The self-drive tour was well organized, with an adequate vehicle and nice places for accommodations, and diverse things to do and see according to our wishes. In addition, the agency was really available to answer questions, organize the tour as we wished and even provide support during the tour. Very great
