50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Waterberg Plateau Park by Greg Lightfoot
Wide open spaces with a variety of wildlife.
Plateau is well worth the effort to scale.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Okonjima Private Nature Reserve by Greg Lightfoot
Sanctuary for wildlife.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Etosha National Park by Greg Lightfoot
Wide open spaces with a variety of wildlife
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible chance to experience wildlife in truly wild places
What an awesome 5 day camping trip. Had a great time with every effort made to find amazing wildlife. The Sable Antelope were incredible and apparently it had been quite some time since the guide had seen them. While I was hoping for Wild dogs on this trip. I didn't see any, but that's nature for you. You can't expect a company or guide to magically make wildlife appear. Plus, that's part of what makes the experience so amazing! Manjoli was an awesome driver and guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Picturesque
First time to Namibia.
First time doing a Father and Son Self Drive Safari.
Katya from Desert Air Africa Safari's was excellent in packaging up our individual requirements and adding her personal touches.
The drive through Okonjima Plains, Mushara, and Waterberg was eyewatering. Out of the Big 5 we managed to see 4 - Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Rhinoceros up close and Personal. Unfortunately the Buffalo were in the protected area of Waterberg Plateau and not accessible.
In addition there were many other local animals, Cheetahs, Springboks, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, and a multitude of other fascinating species, big and small, interacting in their natural environment.
All tours at each site was very well executed - couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Would I recommend doing a Self Drive Safari - Too right I would.
Would I recommend doing a Self Drive Safari with Desert Air Africa Safari - Most Definitely, just ask for Katya.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our high expectations were met 100%.
We had an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania. We visited the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. The nature was absolutely breathtaking and exceeded all our expectations – the landscapes and wildlife alone make this trip more than worthwhile.
A special mention goes to our driver and guide, Diclack, who was extremely experienced, knowledgeable and professional. He did a fantastic job, always knew where to find the animals and made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the entire journey.
While we highly recommend the Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, we felt that Lake Manyara National Park can be skipped if time is limited. In addition, the visit to a Maasai village felt quite touristy and unfortunately lacked authenticity.
Overall, despite these minor limitations, Tanzania is an outstanding safari destination. The incredible nature and wildlife make it a truly special experience, and we would definitely recommend it to others.
HU
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful country, with wonderful people. Just don't have to use so much barbed wire!
We were lucky, 2 and a half of the 4 games were sunny, at the end we ran into the rain, but not as much as now, these days. The organization was professional, the accommodation, the transfers, the food, besides the big 5, we also had other, new animal-watching experiences. The only thing we were not enthusiastic about was the price of the safari tour. The prestige of Kruger is a bit overrated.
Istvan
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Tanzanian safari (Dec 28 – Jan 10)
Our safari in Tanzania from December 28 to January 10 was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our lives, and a big reason for that was the incredible team behind it.
From the very beginning, Douglas from Safari Soles was phenomenal. While we were still in the US, he helped us plan every detail of the trip with care and precision. He provided extremely helpful guidance on immigration, vaccinations, and entry requirements, and made sure all restrictions and logistics were handled smoothly. Thanks to Douglas, everything felt seamless and stress-free even before we landed in East Africa. The planning was thoughtful, thorough, and perfectly tailored.
Eric was the first person we met on the ground. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in Nairobi, and then drove us from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania. During the drive, he gave us our first real glimpse into East African life and culture. His warmth, stories, and local insights made the journey itself feel like part of the adventure.
And finally — and most importantly — Innocent Mushi, our guide and navigator. Innocent was simply extraordinary. Always kind, always smiling, and endlessly accommodating, he ensured we had the best safari experience we could have imagined. He handled a wide range of requests within our group effortlessly, always putting our comfort and safety first.
The vehicle was always spotless and fully stocked with everything we needed. Innocent has an astonishing knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife — animals, birds, flora, and fauna — and could spot what felt impossible, like leopards hidden high in trees. He consistently positioned us at the best angles and viewpoints, made sure we were always well fed, and guided us with the confidence and expertise of someone who truly knows this land.
What stood out even more was his humanity. He often stopped to accommodate spontaneous requests not on our itinerary and even helped stranded passengers on the road, showing genuine kindness and care beyond his role. By the end of the trip, Innocent felt like family. I truly cannot recommend him highly enough — if you are doing a safari in Tanzania, you must work with Innocent Mushi.
After comparing notes with other travelers, we realized just how unique and exceptional our experience was.
Tanzania was recently voted the best safari destination in the world, and it’s easy to see why. We wholeheartedly recommend Safari Soles and are deeply grateful to their outstanding team — Douglas, Eric, and Innocent — for giving us an experience we will cherish forever.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience – Highly Recommended
Thank you very much. You prepared the safari exactly as I requested. Everything is perfect. I highly recommend your service.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and Helpful
Our safari experience was quite wondrous. The Shamwari Reserve is a marvelous place. Other than some relatively minor issues regarding transportation, our experience was quite satisfying. We would happily and certainly use and/or recommend Safari.com again.