AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Almighty Kilimanjaro organized the trip perfectly from the beginning to the end!
Trip was perfectly organized by Almighty Kilimanjaro! Together with a team of 14 porters, guides and a cook, we performed the hike to the top of Kilimanjaro.
Whenever we arrived at a camp, all was arranged for us. Tents were setup, water was provided, and very good meals were provided.
For everyone who wants to hike the Kilimanjaro, I will recommend Almighty Kilimanjaro!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A special thank you goes to Jonyo, whose customer service was exceptional from our very first conve
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Private Safari Experience with Ecolife Safari Tours Tanzania! 🐘🦁🦒
Our experience with Ecolife Safari Tours Tanzania was absolutely unforgettable from beginning to end. This was a private, fully customized safari, and I honestly could not have asked for a better experience.
Again Jonyo went above and beyond to tailor our entire trip to our preferences, from accommodations and locations to the safari route itself. Our journey took us from Arusha to Tarangire, through the Southern and Central Serengeti, into the Northern Serengeti, and finally to Zanzibar. Every part of the itinerary was thoughtfully arranged, and Jonyo followed up with us throughout the entire journey to make sure everything was going smoothly.
That level of communication and personal attention made such a difference. We always felt that someone was looking after us and that our experience genuinely mattered to the Ecolife team.
A huge thank you also goes to our wonderful guide and driver, Simon. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient, and friendly. What we appreciated most was that Simon never rushed us. If we wanted to stop and watch the animals, take photographs, or simply enjoy the scenery, he gave us the time to do it. He explained the animals, the landscape, and the different areas we visited in a way that made the safari even more fascinating.
And we have to mention Daneil, who was accompanying Simon as a trainee. He was fantastic! Daneil was very knowledgeable, his English was clear, and he was always polite, respectful, attentive, and eager to help. It was obvious that he was passionate about learning and about making sure we had a wonderful experience. Having both Simon and Daneil with us added so much to our safari.
We saw an incredible variety of wildlife and experienced some truly magical moments throughout Tanzania. From the incredible landscapes of Tarangire to the vast Serengeti plains, and the dramatic migration x4.
every day brought something new and unforgettable. The experience felt personal rather than like we were simply following a standard tourist itinerary.
What really stood out was that this safari never felt rushed or impersonal. It felt like our safari, designed around us.
If you are considering booking with Ecolife Safari Tours and wondering whether a newer company can deliver — trust me, Jonyo will not disappoint you! 😊 His communication, attention to detail, flexibility, and genuine care for his clients made a huge difference to our trip.
Jonyo, Simon, and Daneil — thank you for helping make our Tanzania Safari adventure so incredibly special. 🐘❤️ Your professionalism, knowledge, kindness, and hospitality will be a big part of the memories we take home with us.
I would happily recommend Ecolife Safari Tours Tanzania to anyone looking for a private, personalized, and memorable safari experience.
🌍 Five stars without hesitation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Asante sana, Jonyo, Simon & Daneil! 🇹🇿❤️ Rafiki Yangu!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family Away From Home — Exceptional Service and an Unforgettable Safari
This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I traveled with my niece, and it was the first safari experience for both of us. We saw the Big Five, had zebras right outside our tents, and experienced the incredible beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro was simply breathtaking.
But what made the trip even more memorable was Vision Safari & Tours. Their communication, reliability, attention to detail, and level of care were exceptional. They personalized our Tanzania experience around our needs and preferences and made sure we were taken care of every step of the way.
We had seven guests plus our driver in the safari vehicle, and it was a very comfortable group size. We never felt overcrowded, and everyone had a good opportunity to see the animals and enjoy the experience.
What impressed me most was how far the company was willing to go beyond the actual safari. At one point, we missed a flight and our luggage ended up at another airport. Vision Safari & Tours helped retrieve our luggage, stayed in communication with us, picked us up from a different airport, and made sure we got safely back to our Airbnb so we could still be ready for our safari the following morning.
They also helped coordinate our transportation and experiences beyond the safari, including our time in Zanzibar. They were attentive, thoughtful, conscientious, and incredibly accommodating. Many times, it felt as though they anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask.
For the level of service, organization, personalization, and care we received, I felt the experience was absolutely worth the money.
I would choose Vision Safari & Tours again without hesitation. If anyone I knew was planning a safari or traveling through Tanzania and Zanzibar, they would be the company I would recommend. They did far more than provide a tour. They became like family away from home and helped make our entire Tanzania experience unforgettable.
If I have one regret, it is that I did not write this review immediately after returning home because they absolutely deserved to be recognized right away.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Utukufu is amazing and takes very well care of clients needs!
Utukufu travel has been amazing from the moment we landed to the end of our journey. We were well taken care of by our guides on Mt.Kilimanjaro as well as our safari trip with the managing director, Exaudy, as our main guide. The attention to detail and hospitality of Utukufu travel has been nothing but the best. It was my first time to Tanzania and Utukufu made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this travel company and will continue with this agency to other countries like Uganda and Kenya for my future trips! Exaudy is very knowledgeable and friendly, which only made our trip even better, 10/10!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely Amazing Experience with Utukufu Travels
I had the pleasure of spending an unforgettable trip with Exaudy. He is funny, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. It was a blast spending 6 days with him for our safari. I will recommend him to anyone that wants to come to Tanzania.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience 👍
Everything was perfect from start to finish. Everything being well organized, the payment went smoothly, and everything was beautiful. We had an amazing guide who made the experience even more special, and the food was also excellent. We were very satisfied with the whole experience and would definitely recommend their services to everyone!
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I had such an amazing experience in Kenya with Tumuti! The game drives were definitely the highlight of the trip — we saw so many incredible animals and every drive was a new adventure. Tumuti was absolutely great throughout the whole experience and made the game drives even more enjoyable with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
Everything was so well organized and I genuinely had the best time. It was such a memorable trip, and I would definitely recommend Tumuti to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience in Kenya
We had an amazing six-day safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris as part of our honeymoon in Kenya.
Everything was well organized from the beginning, and communication before and during the trip was smooth and reliable. Our driver-guide was friendly, professional, and incredibly good at spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, we were able to see so many animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and many more. We were especially impressed by how he could spot animals from such a long distance and always tried his best to give us the best possible experience.
We visited Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, and Lake Naivasha, and each place offered something completely different. Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro clearly in Amboseli and watching wildlife up close in the Maasai Mara were some of the highlights of our entire trip.
The long drives between the parks were also comfortable, and we always felt safe throughout the safari. The itinerary was well balanced, and the accommodations were also enjoyable.
This was our first safari, and it became one of the most memorable experiences of our honeymoon. We would definitely recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
Thank you for making our trip so special!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent operator. Good communication friendly good arregement
Communication and service excellent .We get what we ask for and more The tour was amazing .We have seen all the big five and many more .Especially our driver and guide Felix makes our expericience unforgettable .He tells many facts about the animals,the parcs .We could ask everything He took care of us any moment of the day .The food was good .And he drives very good .He starter as our Guide but now we can say We have found a new friend .We will for sure recommend you with our family and friends in The Netherlands
NI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best decision we could have made.
Where to start? First, I want to clarify that I wrote this review in Spanish and am translating it into English because I found it difficult to locate information in my own language before getting started; I began by spending hours reading comments and reviews on TripAdvisor, social media, and SafariBookings (the companies' official website).
The information available online is overwhelming; there are over 300 accredited safari companies—a mix of foreign and local operators. We decided on a local company called Serengeti Smiles. Jeremiah was the person responsible for answering all my questions; despite the time difference, he was always attentive and helpful. We took an 8-day, 7-night tour covering Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar.
Regarding hotels: on the first day, we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha on a flight from Doha and stayed at the Green Mountain Hotel. Our guide, Champion, picked us up early the next day to begin the journey. He was the best choice of tour guide we could have made; having a guide like him makes an incredible difference. We started by paying the remaining balance for the tour at the Serengeti Smiles offices—which were on our route—since we had paid a 30% deposit to book and needed to pay the remaining 70% in cash upon arrival in Tanzania (keep in mind that the banknotes must be large denominations and printed in recent years). Afterward, we arrived at Tarangire National Park, where the safari began. Champion handled everything, including the check-in, and got us into the park very quickly. Upon entering, we managed to see our first animals—wildebeests, zebras, ostriches, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, and baboons—as well as the famous baobab trees. It was only the first day, yet I felt like I had already seen all the animals; I had even spotted one of the "Big Five." Afterwards, we went to sleep at Karatu Classic View Lodge; the welcome was lovely—customer service was 110/100, and we were greeted with hibiscus juice. The food was excellent, and in the evening, they held a beautiful dance and ceremony. Breakfast was a full buffet featuring beef, chicken, and pork—everything was delicious.
On Day 2, we headed to Serengeti National Park. We saw many lions, cheetahs, elephants, and leopards; we had already spotted three of the "Big Five" animals. We spent the night at Classic View Camp in Central Serengeti. On the third day, we continued through the Serengeti, spotting many birds, giraffes, lions, and antelopes. We ate out on the savanna while waiting for the Great Migration, and we finally managed to see thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River. We witnessed nature in action, watching crocodiles feed on the crossing wildebeest. That night, we slept in the bush again—in fully equipped rooms with private bathrooms—listening to lions roar in the dark; it was impressive, yet we felt safe thanks to the guards stationed outside. The camp was called Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp. The next day, we continued our journey and saw hippos, jackals, lions, hyenas, and more leopards. We returned to Karatu Classic View Lodge to sleep before heading to Ngorongoro the following day to conclude the safari; there, we spotted rhinos and buffalo, completing our sighting of the "Big Five." Ngorongoro is stunning, the weather is amazing, and the animals can be seen in an environment that is more comfortable for them. Afterward, we flew to Zanzibar and stayed for three nights: one night at Villa Unaweza Matemwe and two nights at Villa Kiva.
I highly recommend this company without a doubt; I had checked quotes from many others, but their price was reasonable, and their customer service is outstanding.
And above all, our guide, Champion, really impressed us with his knowledge and his constant effort to find all the animals. We will certainly return with the same company and the same guide.
