20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My Positive Volunteer Experience Review
My name is Lukas Powell, born on 23 November 2003, and I am an American volunteer from the United States. In January 2026, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Go Volunteer Africa in Mukono, Uganda, an experience that was both meaningful and transformative.
During my time in Mukono, I was warmly welcomed by the local community and the Go Volunteer Africa team. I gained valuable hands-on experience while working alongside local staff and other volunteers, and I learned a great deal about community development, teamwork, and cultural exchange. The experience challenged me to adapt to a new environment, think creatively, and approach tasks with patience and respect.
Volunteering in Uganda helped me grow personally and professionally. I developed stronger communication skills, became more culturally aware, and learned the importance of service-driven work. The support and guidance provided Go Volunteer Africa made my experience rewarding and well-organized, and I always felt encouraged and valued as a volunteer.
Overall, my volunteer experience in Mukono was extremely positive and impactful. I am grateful to Go Volunteer Africa for the opportunity, and I would highly recommend their programs to anyone seeking a meaningful and authentic volunteering experience in Africa.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding and Most Memorable
Our safari with All Wheels was truly special. From the start, planning with Edward, the owner, felt thoughtful and personal. Edward was patient, knowledgeable, and he listened to our thoughts about the trip. He helped to map out a perfect trip. Once in Tanzania, everything flowed smoothly, letting us be present and enjoy every moment.
We had been to Tanzania before and had an idea what to expect, but this trip really allowed us to immerse ourselves in the wonders of nature, culture, and the vastness of the Serengeti and beyond. We started our experience in Arusha National Park. Taking the walk with the ranger was amazing. Next, we chose to fly into the Seronera Airport, right in the Serengeti, which made the trip even better because we were out exploring within minutes of landing.
Our guide, Emmanuel, was exceptional — calm, kind, deeply knowledgeable, and someone who made us feel safe at every moment. Being so close to wildlife in the Serengeti and Ndutu was both exhilarating and humbling, especially witnessing new life and the realities of nature side by side. We all saw all the key players that you would want to see on a safari, but this time we spent more time to find some more unusual cast of characters: a beautiful serval, honey badgers being followed by a jackal, so many gorgeous birds, and even a melanistic black wild cat. When your guide is excited about the finds, you know you are seeing something quite special.
Each accommodation exceeded my expectations. Every tented camp was unique, beautiful, clean, and staffed with wonderful people. The food was excellent—my vegetarian diet was handled with ease—and the trip’s overall pace felt just right: immersive yet never exhausting. My favorite day included an early morning safari, returning for lunch and a midday rest, and heading out again for an evening safari.
In college, I studied anthropology, so our visit to Oldavai Gorge brought tears to my eyes as I heard about the Leakeys and all the amazing finds in the Cradle of Humankind.
Safaris require trust, and All Wheels earned ours completely. This wasn’t just a vacation, but a meaningful experience that will stay with me for a long time. We have committed to returning, as we have fallen in love with the people, the geography, the flora, and the fauna. For a life-changing experience, a safari is well worth it. And All Wheels made the experience even better. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your travels.
Phenomenal
Are you overwhelmed by the number of apparently excellent choices of safari companies in Tanzania? I was, and I hope this review helps, because we could not possibly have been happier with our choice of Safari Soles. Jackson organized the trip and responded graciously and patiently to my many questions and when we had to change the timing and length of our safari twice. He is simply excellent at his job. All the accommodations were exceptional, and everywhere we stayed, we were greeted with smiles, friendly greetings, warm towels, and cold drinks. The service and personnel were uniformly warm and friendly everywhere. We especially loved the Masek Tented Lodge where we were escorted to and from our tents at night by Maasai warriors who made sure we were safe from the hippos that wander amongst the tents at night. But our highest praise of the trip must go to our excellent guide, Christian. He is friendly, professional, kind, and funny with an infectious laugh. He has a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of the areas we visited and the animals we saw, and we saw so many! Not only did we see the Ugly Five and the Big Five, but Christian found us 6 rhinos in one day, both white and black! This was all in a four-day safari. Everyone I mentioned this to in Tanzania said this is very unusual and reflects an exceptionally skilled guide, but we knew that from watching him firsthand. Christian found three of the 6 rhinos with his bare eyes while driving through the densely thicketed and forested areas in the Ngorogoro Crater. It was unbelievable. Even once he stopped the jeep, it took us at least 5 minutes and high-powered binoculars to see what he saw with his bare eyes. He is also a skilled driver, which you'll come to appreciate on the bumpy and sometimes muddy roads and off-roads. But most of all, it was Christian's warmth and kindness that touched us all. The women in our group all welled up when we had to say goodbye and the men agreed they felt they'd made a true friend. He gave us all the experience of a lifetime.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best thing I’ve ever done!!
The experience is once in a lifetime! Something you have to experience yourself for how incredible it’s been!
Moafrika have been nothing short of fantastic! The care and knowledge they have about the animals is second to none! The guides are all SO friendly and always had a smile on their face! They were so excited for us to see the animals and made it their mission to find things we hadn’t seen yet!
The company logistics have also been great! Easy communication and straightforward! Easy to book and organise! On time arrival everyday!
What more could you want!! 10/10 trip!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly unprofessional tour operator ruined my entire day
Daudi was incredibly unprofessional - he did not arrive on time for my agreed upon scheduled pickup nor responded to any of my subsequent texts or phone calls over the next hour. Eventually, I gave up on my dream safari and missed the scheduled 6 am train.
Only then did Daudi respond, eventually showing up at my hotel 3 hours late, after I was resigned to frantically finding a new tour operator last minute for my last free day available of my business trip.
I believe I may have been scammed - Daudi asked for all of the cash upfront the week prior (thankfully I declined), sent me WhatsApp photos of his supposed IDs promising that I could keep them as insurance (the birth dates did not match), and did not offer or return my deposit.
I would strongly encourage other travelers to select a more reliable tour operator to ensure that your dream safari comes true as scheduled!
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delivered!
I must say I'm very satisfied with the service received. First the owner was quick and responsive so we booked the tour very efficiently. They arranged to pick us up directly from the airport and took care of us well all from there. The safaris, accommodation, information about sights provided - everything was good!
Big thanks to our guide Albert who had a difficult task since some guests had different itineraries (and bad temper), yet he still handled everything as best as possible! Dealing with different people from different countries every day takes a special kind of person and Albert did a fantastic job.
I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend!
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made every effort to organize everything to the highest satisfaction and were extremely helpful
Our experience with Kaizer Gorillas Tours and Travel was absolutely fantastic! They organized our trip to Mgahinga National Park with the climb of Mt. Sabinyo, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. The adventurous drive to our accommodation was handled perfectly by our guide, who made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the journey. On the return, the itinerary was thoughtfully planned — we visited Lake Bunyonyi, enjoyed a wonderful private boat ride, and took a relaxing walk by the lakeshore. The coordination with other guides was seamless, and every detail was arranged to our complete satisfaction. We also took an excellent excursion to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which exceeded our expectations. We were truly impressed by the professionalism, reliability, and kindness of the team — and we will definitely book with Kaizer Gorillas again!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
A beautiful and unforgettable experience. It was my 14-year-old daughter's first trip to Tanzania, and from the moment we stepped off the plane, we felt safe thanks to our guide, Muddy, and our driver. Our Italian guide, Muddy, is very kind and knowledgeable. The driver is very experienced and made us feel safe on the rough roads. We highly recommend him.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-day-safari
We did a 5 day safari tour, which we booked very last minute, and everything worked perfectly from start to finish. Yusef was always immediately available, extremely responsive, and took care of everything right away. The organization was fast, smooth, and very professional, which especially impressed us given the short notice.
The accommodations were consistently good. One thing worth noting for future travelers is that even luxury camps are still camps. Internet is only available at the main camp and not at the tented camps, and nights can get a bit chilly. With the right expectations, this fits well with the authentic safari experience.
The safari itself was absolutely amazing. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and experienced countless wildlife encounters in many different situations, truly unforgettable.
A very special highlight was our guide and driver David. He truly made the trip and could not have done a better job. In addition to the many fun and relaxed conversations during the drives, he had an impressive amount of knowledge about the animals and knew the parks inside and out. This allowed him to bring us to the best spots and create a maximum safari experience. We could not have wished for a better guide and driver.
An outstanding safari experience that we can highly recommend.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Proviem Safari (Musa and Team) were Excellent
We had to plan our trip to Victoria Falls at very short notice and found Proviem Safaris through safaribookings.com. From the start, Musa was incredibly helpful. We shared our travel dates, and he put together a complete day-by-day itinerary with transparent pricing upfront. He was very flexible and happily adjusted a couple of items based on our preferences. When we arrived at Victoria Falls Airport, Musa personally picked us up and took care of us like family throughout the trip. In just three days, we covered Victoria Falls, a sunset cruise, Victoria Falls downtown, Chobe National Park, The Boma dinner, and Hwange National Park. Everything — lodging, transportation, and activities — was perfectly organized. What really stood out was how attentive Musa was. He checked in with us multiple times a day to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and that everything was going smoothly. If you’re planning a trip to Victoria Falls, I highly recommend getting in touch with Proviem Safaris and Musa. An excellent experience from start to finish.
