DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience, great value for money
I booked the 13-day Kenya-Tanzania Budget Safari and would do it again anytime. David was always reachable both before and during the tour and made a great effort to answer questions and help with any issues that arose. He seems to be constantly on duty.
Almost all the accommodations were better than expected, and the staff were very friendly and helpful almost everywhere. As for the food, my expectations were far exceeded. Only the Fig Tree Lodge in Mto wa Mbu was far below average in various respects (food, accommodation, friendliness of a senior staff member). Other places were great however and I can’t praise the staff and food at the Buraha Zenoni Hotel and the Charity Hotel enough!
Shortly after our departure from Nairobi, there were two issues with the vehicle that delayed our journey, which meant that we could no longer do a game drive that day. The issues were then resolved, and as compensation, we spent significantly more time in the park the following day, so overall it was fine.
As for the itinerary and the safari experience, you get a lot for your money. We saw and experienced so much, and I will think about this wonderful trip for a long time.
The value for money of this trip was truly outstanding, and I highly recommend Pedaso-Safaris!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing operator who went above and beyond for us
Amazing experience. Mike took care of everything and responded to all my questions immediately. Rama, Saba and Vincent were amazing guides. The lodging was first rate. Very, very affordable compared to other operators but still had the same or better experience. Could not recommend more.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Festo was the ABSOLUTE BEST tour guide we could ever for!!
Festo was the ABSOLUTE BEST tour guide we could ever for!! He was knowledgeable, patient, and did everything he could to make us have the most memorable experience yet! This company went above and beyond to schedule just what we wanted, listened to our interests, and planed everything around that. They have amazing communication and responsiveness and made us feel very well taken care of. The value is amazing and we feel like it was the best money spent.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another perfectly organized and managed 8 days safari
We were a family group of 7 persons on this safari. It has been perfectly organized and managed even when Lion King had to adjust the program due to the impact of the starting rainy season : heavy rain made some track impassable cutting the access to Ndutu area from the Serengeti.
Our drivers were excellent both has guides and drivers and we never felt in danger.
The visit to the Hadzabes and Datoga tribes were fascinations extensions and left lasting memories to both adults and children.
The camps were offering an excellent comfort and food and we all appreciated the presence of all kind of animal around and sometimes inside the camp!
This was our third safari tous with Lion King Adventures and we can only applaud the choice of this operator.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable private safari for couples.
My partner and I booked with Civet Adventures Safari and the experience was better than we ever imagined. Our main goal was to see leopards in the wild and our guide actually found one resting on a tree branch for us. We sat there for a long time just enjoying the view without any other cars around which made it feel very special. The vehicle was in great condition and handled the bumpy Tanzanian roads with ease. It was clear that our guide had years of experience because he knew exactly where the animals would be hiding. Everything from the booking to the actual drive felt very personal and relaxed. If you are looking for a reliable team that provides a real connection to nature then this is the right choice for your trip.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
Great experience overall. We bought the 3 day tour with 2 days safari and one day hike on the Kilimanjaro foothills. Everyone was super helpful and kind. Special thanks to Emmanuel. Best guide ever! :)
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience for a great price, very reliable tour operator
My 13-day budget safari through Kenya and Tanzania with Pedaso Safaris was an incredible experience and I can definitely recommend booking through David and his company!
Both Kenya and Tanzania are beautiful countries and the tour itinerary is well-planned, covering many highlights.
David was very helpful and outstanding in terms of communication throughout the booking process and while on safari. Our group encountered some issues with the safari vehicle on the first day of the tour, which resulted in missing the afternoon game drive in Masai Mara that was scheduled for that day. While this was disappointing, David did everything in his power to resolve the situation and the next day, we had an extended full day game drive in Masai Mara.
Since this was a group-joining budget safari, meaning that you share a safari vehicle with other people who booked through different tour companies, David of course had limited influence and had to coordinate with the other operators. Still, he did an amazing job and successfully made sure that we got value for our money.
Booking a budget safari I expected very basic accommodation and food. However, almost all of the camps/lodges/hotels were super comfortable with good service and very tasty food and far exceeded my expectations!
The trip really was wonderful with so many breathtaking sightings and it was definitely more than I expected for this price.
ES
Once in a lifetime
We were a family of 3 people: my 64 old dad, my sister and me, all with the same dream, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. We experienced the best trip of our lives where our guides, Choda and Philemon made everything possible. All the team was amazing, at the end felt like family. We loved the whole experience: tasting Tanzanian food, learning suahili, laughing with porters and of course reaching Uhuru Peak. Do not hesitate to climb with this company if you want to have a unique experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company, too bad for our driver
$1700 per person, 6 days
We visited Masai Mara, Hell's Gate & Amboseli.
Cons:
- Scam(ish) behaviour
We were meant to pay $33 to visit Crescent Island and $30 to get there by boat. When we checked our gps, we found out that the boat hadn't taken us to the island, just 1km farther along the shore. We stayed there 10 mins then we were told to go back. I called our driver and told him we refused to pay 63 dollars per person for this, so he agreed to only make us pay for the boat ride. We had only agreed to the boat ride because he'd told me it was the only way to reach the island. We never got to visit the island because there was no more time left.
- Our driver was constantly on his phone.
Not only while driving, but even during safaris he wasn't really looking for animals cause he was staring at his phone. When we did find animals, we obviously tried to be quiet and listen to nature but he'd be watching videos on facebook or talking on the phone and ruin the moment (and the videos we took).
- He would tell us to wake up at 5.30am to leave very early, then show up 30mins late.
- He made a misogynistic comment at us about my friend being the one who should make decisions because I'm a woman, and shaming him for not doing so.
Pros:
- sufficiently trustworthy
- best price we found
- accomodation was GREAT. good food, very good rooms, it felt like we paid for the budget option but got the luxury one.
- we met another staff member, in charge of making us food one night, and he was very very kind and a great cook
- they reply to texts and emails very quickly
- they are readily available if you want to change the arranged schedule in any way.
- there really aren't any additional expenses whatsover except the optional ones that are specified within the program. food, water, car fuel and anything you can think of are included in the agreed price.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money and fast replies
We did the 13-day Kenya and Tanzania budget safari, and it did not disappoint! The itinerary is perfect for anyone wanting to explore all the major parks in both countries and experience as much as possible in two weeks. We saw countless animals and truly enjoyed each day of the tour!
The food was delicious and exceeded our expectations, especially considering this was a budget tour. Most of the accommodations were also great, with Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Charity Hotel standing out in particular. We did encounter some vehicle issues on the first day of the tour, but they were resolved on the same day, and that was the only day affected. David’s customer service was top-notch. He was always available before and during the safari, frequently checking in to ensure everything was going smoothly.
One important thing to note is that budget tours are typically group-joining safaris, meaning multiple tour operators share vehicles and guides, with different clients from various operators coming together in one vehicle. As a result, you won’t always have the same group or driver for the entire trip. The schedule/activities can sometimes be different from the description in the quote, for us the order of some days in Tanzania was changed so that the time in the parks did not always fit the description. However, some of this allows the budget pricing, which offers the best value for money I found. I compared several tour operators before choosing Pedaso Safaris, and David’s combination of 24/7 availability and affordable prices really stood out. I also appreciated that David organized private airport and border transfers at no extra cost!
Initially, I was a bit hesitant about booking with a smaller local tour operator, but it was definitely the right decision. 100% recommend Pedaso Safaris!