50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good guide cum driver
We visited mikumi, Ruaha and Nyerere parks in 8 days and stayed in Selous lodge which is excellent, Lilac camp (very good) and Ruaha hilltop lodge (average) our vehicle was lacked safety handles to hold and cushions were dirty. The big plus point was our driver cum guide Kapande. He was an excellent skillful driver who managed very well on those terrible bumpy roads. He showed us so many animals very patiently. He comforted us every time we were in distress because of the road conditions and power outages at the Ruaha hilltop lodge. Without him we would not have enjoyed our trip. This gentleman is an asset to this company. If you pick this tour ask for Kapande, he is an expert on safaris. Highly recommend him. Overall we had a very nice time and very good spotting of animals. Please keep in mind that these parks are not too far from each other but the roads are terrible and takes 7-9 hours to reach.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional from Start to Finish – Safari 365 Delivered Our Dream Trip
When we engaged Safari 365 for our bucket-list adventure to celebrate my husband’s 60th, we were understandably a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. Our itinerary included Johannesburg, Capetown, Victoria Falls and safari in Kruger and Namibia.
From our very first phone call to the final moments of our trip, Andrew and Frederik from Safari 365 were absolutely outstanding. Andrew was incredibly easy to talk to, always accommodating, and made himself available whenever we needed — nothing ever felt like too much trouble. He crafted a flawless itinerary with meticulous planning, and everything flowed seamlessly.
What truly set them apart was the way they cared for us as people, not just clients. When we accidentally left our travel pillows behind in Namibia we were amazed to have them delivered to our hotel in Victoria Falls the very next day.
When we were unexpectedly held up on the road on our way to the airport, Frederik personally called to reassure us and ensured everything was handled so we made our flight back home on time. That level of support, right to the very end, was outstanding.
As with any trip, there were a few transport hiccups, but they were handled quickly and professionally.That’s the true mark of great service. We felt genuinely looked after and in safe hands throughout our entire African journey.
Africa truly exceeded our expectations, we absolutely loved every bit of our trip. And to top it all Safari 365 - and especially Andrew and Frederik - exceeded our expectations in every way!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip with great guide and service!
What an amazing trip! The staff at Lion King (especially Maria and Nickson) were great at planning out trip and tailoring it to our needs. Every part of the trip was well scheduled, including our airport pick up / drop off and extra activities. Lion King was very quick in responding to emails and kept us abreast of progress as the trip was being planned. I was traveling with my 70+ year old mom, and the staff was great at noting the accommodation needs for her. But the biggest applause goes to our tour guide Haruni -- an amazing individual who was kind, attentive and very good at showing us beautiful Tanzania and its wildlife -- we couldn't believe all that we saw! Haruni has great knowledge about the animals and landscape, able to answer questions and was patient when we wanted to stay some place longer. He was a great pleasure on our eight day journey. Cannot recommend Lion King, and especially Haruni more. We loved our trip and overall, I would say that the service, hotels, food, etc. very worth the cost of the trip. Thank you Lion King for the trip of a life time! (though I want to come back again!).
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with really a terrible airport transfer.
The Tsavo East Safari experience was amazing. Honestly one of the best experiences in our lifes. The freelance safari driver was really good and profesional.
The Safari 10/10
Voi Wildlife Lodge hotel at the safari was good as well. Unfortunately no A/C in the room and it was really hot. The food was nice. The best part of this Lodge was the view - we could see many wild animals, including hippos!
The worst part of our trip was the transfer from the airport to Safari and then from safari to Diani.
The car we got picked up by, was very old and could barely reach the speed of 70km/h. We were overtaken by trucks… The journey that was supposed to take 3h according to google maps, took us 4h.
On the was from Safari to Diani, the car broke down… which wasnt surprising at all. We waited 1h for some other guys to try and fix it, but without success. Our guide eventually paid the guys to take us to Diani with their car, which was significantly better.
But unfortunately, the second car broke down as well! This time we managed to get to some mechanic and it was done after around 15 minutes.
Very exhausting and unpleasant journey. This time instead od 3h 30’ - it took us 5h.
Better ask about the car, before booking!
3 day Safari
We had a wonderful 3-day safari organized by Davies, and everything was smoothly arranged from start to finish. Our driver, Abdullah, was excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and always attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Visiting Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater was truly unforgettable, with incredible wildlife sightings and stunning landscapes. This safari exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A superb and varied safari tour with an excellent guide - and we saw EVERYTHING!
We did the 4 night/5 day safari with Jocky Tours - and it was brilliant! Our guide Johnny Jackson was super friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic - and wanted to make sure we had the best time!
After being collected from our Nairobi hotel, we headed to our first stop at the basic but very welcoming Lenchada Camp. From there we drove to the Masai Mara and were fortunate to see all the Big Five in the first 24 hours - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and the extremely rare black rhino - and all right next to our jeep! The next stop at Naivasha we saw white rhinos, flamingos and enjoyed a boat tour, and on the final morning Nakuru where we actually walked among zebras and giraffes!
Highlights among so many wonderful
sights were catching elephants bathing and playing in mud and leopards eating. This was a wonderful tour - do it if you can! (And ask for Johnny!)
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata Safaris shines with Marlita, an outstanding guide and driver you can fully trust
Suricata Safaris consistently delivers an outstanding safari experience in Tanzania, praised for its excellent organization and unforgettable wildlife encounters. A special mention goes to Marlita, who is a friendly, knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver. He knows the parks extremely well and consistently positions the vehicle in the best possible spots for close and respectful wildlife viewing.
The experience is further enhanced by the chef’s excellent cooking, with delicious and well-prepared meals that exceed expectations, even in remote safari locations. From start to finish, everything is well planned, with smooth logistics, comfortable accommodations, and great attention to detail.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely mind-blowing and just totally amazing experience!
Johny Jackson is incredible, such a lovely guy and went above and beyond our expectations!
The views are exceptional, with jockey tours, you get to come right up close to the animals so you can have an unreal experience. We felt very welcomed and safe in the hands of Johny, and everyone at all the accommodations were very friendly too! From the very start of our tour to the very end it was incredible and I will never forget this experience or how amazing Johny is.
We managed to see all of the BIG FIVE up close and in large numbers within just the first 24 hours of being on tour! The exciting chases filled with adrenaline (with an amazing “African massage” experience) is some of the most fun I have ever had.
I very much highly recommend!
Thank you Johny you’ve been the highlight of our holiday to your beautiful country! x
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish.
Excellent communication and service. Tour was very varied. So lucky to see the big 5. Budget accommodation what you would expect.
Tour guide Johny Jackson was superb. Reliable, punctual, friendly and knowlegeable. Always looked after us and made sure we were ok.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The Safari we did was amazing, we did get to see the whole big five a many other special animals. Our driver melita made sure we were always the first in line to see an animal and is a very skilled driver.
Besides that the food we got was very good and freshly prepared by a chef every day. The only thing that wasn’t good was that we didn’t have running water one night and couldn’t shower.
