50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous, efficient and helpful.
We opted for a semi- luxury trip and were blown away by the accommodation and service we received! Every email was promptly answered by Jerome and his helpfulness in building a tailor made trip for us was amazing! An extremely reliable company - you can definitely book through them for total peace of mind.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Kingfisher—we saw the Big Five, incredible hunting action, and had a great time!
Amazing safari with Kingfisher! Communication was clear and prompt from the beginning, and the team was reliable, professional, and attentive throughout the trip. The service was excellent, and the experience offered great value for money. We saw the Big Five, witnessed incredible hunting action, and enjoyed a well-organized tour led by an exceptional guide. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five days, exceptional sightings: a 15-minute Mara crossing, 3 leopards and 6 rhinos
Our five-day September safari with Kingfisher covered a day and a half in the northern Serengeti for the Mara River crossings, a day in the central Serengeti, and half days in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. For anyone comparing operators, here is what set them apart.
Planning and price: Aneth worked with us on budget through half a dozen versions of the itinerary and delivered a great price that still included a bush flight to Kogatende. Payments went through Pesapal online, which made paying a small Arusha operator from abroad straightforward.
Itinerary: operators usually recommend three or more days in the north to be confident of seeing a crossing. We had a day and a half and still watched one run for more than 15 minutes. Flying in meant we didn't lose a day to the drive north, and a guide who knew where to wait did the rest.
Guide: Amiri is the reason our sightings list reads the way it does—three leopards (two in trees, one on the ground), a cheetah with three cubs, a serval, and six black rhinos in half a day in the crater. We also saw a lioness chase a wildebeest, another feeding on a fresh warthog kill, and three lions on a buffalo carcass, alongside the elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, flamingos and crowned cranes you'd expect. Tarangire added more elephants and good birding.
Vehicle and lodges: the 4x4 was well maintained and air-conditioned, a real advantage on long, dusty drives. The accommodations were comfortable throughout.
Who it suits: travelers who want a tailored, well-priced itinerary from a small local team. We would book with them again.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
An incredible experience with Global Threads Safaris.
We went on a 12-day safari across Kenya and Tanzania, visiting amazing places like the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. The organization was excellent; we thoroughly enjoyed every location and saw a huge variety of wildlife.
We want to give a special thank you to Danson—our guide for the first 6 days in Kenya—for accompanying us and showing us spectacular places.
We also want to give a special shout-out to Michel (our guide) and Kevin (our chef), who were with us for the next 6 days in Tanzania. That part of the trip included several days of camping ⛺️, and they truly made the experience unforgettable. They looked after us constantly, always attentive to our needs, eager to help, and doing everything possible to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying the safari.
Michel was an excellent guide—always attentive, patient, and ready to help—and Kevin amazed us with his meals at the campsites, something we really appreciated after spending the whole day exploring the parks.
We are taking home beautiful memories from these 12 days and, above all, a deep fondness for the people who accompanied us on the journey. Many thanks to the entire Global Threads Safaris team—and especially to Michel and Kevin—for taking such good care of us throughout this adventure.
An experience we will always remember and highly recommend! ❤️🌍🦁🐘⛺️
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FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible nature, great team! I absolutely recommend!!
I can wholeheartedly recommend Vision Safari and Tours!
The drivers were excellent throughout the National Parks. They have an incredible eye for spotting wildlife. Of course, the animals can come surprisingly close to the vehicle, which is an incredible experience. But even when animals were further away, the drivers somehow managed to spot them as if they had binoculars built into their eyes!
Thank you, Sanura for the wonderful service before the trip. The communication via WhatsApp made everything very easy and gave me a great feeling even before the journey started.
A special mention goes to Osman, the chef. The food was absolutely fantastic, and we were truly spoiled with everything he prepared. There was always more than enough food, so even if you have a big appetite, you certainly won't go hungry! But beyond his amazing cooking, Osman is such a warm-hearted and nice person. Thank you so much, Osman!
Of course, the animals and the breathtaking landscapes were the greatest highlights of the trip. It is difficult to put into words how incredible it was to see the wildlife and scenery with my own eyes. I still can't quite believe that I was lucky enough to experience all of this.
A special thank you also goes to Happy (also Rafak the driver), my guide at the Materuni Falls at the foot of Kilimanjaro. I really enjoyed spending the day in a stunning landscape having great conversations. Thank you so much, Happy — you are truly amazing!
And a very special thank you goes to Haron, who was always so kind and caring. I was genuinely grateful for all the time he spent talking with me and answering aaall my questions :)
Thank you, Vision Safari and Tours, for an unforgettable experience. And if I ever forget any of the wonderful moments in nature from this trip, I have about three billion photos to remind me! 😊
IL
Great Safari trip with Alfred
We had a wonderful 5 days trip to the Safari covering Serengeti and ngorngoro with herd crossing, lion hunting and close wonderful views of all animals living in this wonderful place. Our experience was enhanced significantly due to our guide Alfred who took very good care of us, he was very knowable, responsible and attentive to special needs when we had some. We highly recommend him for your trip...
The whole trip was planed by Karin from sight safari including a great Zanzibar vacation following the Safari experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour Operator did not disclose the details of a group tour correctly or in detail
I booked group tour with Porcupine and while the Safari itself was AMAZING, Porcupine did not disclose that other guests on the trip would all be staying at different accommodation. The result of this was that we spent easily 4 - 5 hours per day travelling to collect and drop off other guests. One evening, they expected the guide to drive an additional 2 hours in the dark in the Serengeti to drop me at an alternative location. It was already after 8pm. Effectively the result was tat I paid for a 6 day safari and in essence only got a 3 day safari if we remove all the unnecessary and undisclosed travelling. Furthermore, the operator made an error on my return flight to South Africa resulting in a 6 hour trip to the airport and back again unnecessarily. In the interim, the accommodation that I had paid for was cancelled and I was left at the Arusha Tourist Inn which was horrific. It was filthy dirty, I could not even use the bathroom due to the amount of mould and scum build up on the taps - this place has not been cleaned in YEARS. As a single female traveler, this location was not only unsafe but a health hazard. I have communicated respectfully and openly with Porcupine about my concerns however they are taking no accountability. I am so disappointed as this was a once in a lifetime bucket list trip
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Taking care of customers
I travelled alone for a two-day safari in Selous, and it was amazing. Everything was very well organised, and all the staff were extremely kind and took great care of the group. Selous National Park was incredible; the river and the lakes make it even more beautiful. We managed to see many animals up close, moving freely around us, which was really exciting! The hotel where we stayed was also fantastic. I highly recommend this tour.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
Thank you very much for the incredible experience! Everything went perfectly from start to finish. We spent 2 days and 2 nights at the camp with Kalahari Tours. Everything was organized excellently. During the game drive and boat cruise, we saw many animals. Life at the camp was very comfortable: the cook and his assistant took care of us. We had delicious food, drinks, a good shower, and comfortable tents. I recommend it! It was an unforgettable journey! Thank you to Kalahari Tours and our guide Major!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
We recently booked a 3-day/2-night fly-in safari to Kogatende (Northern Serengeti) with Akondo Adventures, and it exceeded every single expectation we had! Since this was part of our honeymoon, we were looking for something truly extraordinary, and Akondo delivered from start to finish.
Flying directly into Kogatende saved us so much travel time and put us right in the heart of the action from day one. The absolute highlight of the trip was witnessing the Great Migration—seeing the wildebeest river crossings in person was an intense, breathtaking experience that we will never forget.
The tented camps were incredible—combining an authentic "out in the wild" feel with surprising comfort, great food, and the magical experience of falling asleep to the sounds of the Serengeti.
A massive shoutout to our guide, Fonika! Fonika was simply outstanding. His knowledge of the park, animal behavior, and keen eye for spotting wildlife made all the difference. He knew exactly where to position us for the best views without being intrusive, and his warm energy and professional driving made every game drive a joy.
Everything—from the flight logistics to the game drives and camp arrangements—was executed seamlessly. If you are looking for an action-packed, unforgettable Serengeti experience, we cannot recommend Akondo Adventures and Fonika enough. Asante sana!
