35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing evening safari drive Nairobi National park!
Sherman is great! Really enjoyed the spectacular tour of Nairobi National Park.. we were last vehicle in the park! because Sherman was determined let me see all the animals... he wants to make your journey special! Really loves his job... enthusiastic to show Kenya! Also knowledgeable about Lions and all the wildlife.. Good rates also if you like a private drive.. which is what I had.. I promised would come back to see Ambroselli..
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David is excellent.
We 6 people spent 7 nights and 8 days with Journeymark Tours. The tour guide David is excellent. He is a good driver and able to locate the big cats. We really enjoyed the trip. I highly recommend Journeymark Tours to everyone.
JO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went to plan
Booked a complicated itinerary involving activities in Nairobi and Masai Mara and everything was organized and went according to plan. Rodgers checked daily with the drivers and the lodges and with me to ensure the trip was going well and I couldn't be happier. All of this and I booked late notice too. Thank you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Abbas is an absolutely lovely guy. Efficient and Informative.
Safari.com were excellent. I'm a classic over-organiser and Clarisha coped really well with my borderline OCD. She was helpful and always ready to put my mind at ease. We were asking a lot....to be able to learn a bit about Rwanda as well as visit its main wildlife features (Chimps and Gorillas) that are a fair distance apart, but they put together a quick 5 day offering that satisfied our needs.
From the moment we stepped off the plane, we were identified and then helped seamlessly through customs, immigration, etc and onto meet the gem of the trip. Abbas. What a guy.....from the moment we got in the car, nothing was too much bother, everything was easy and nothing could be stressed about. His charming, easy going, nature was one of the things that made this trip so amazing.
Our accommodations were all beautiful, although I'm not sure that Eagles view is the greatest option for an in and out type of one-nighter. It's a very small casual place. This is by no means a criticism of them.....Just that it wasn't maybe suitable for this particular purpose.
The Da Vinci Lodge in Kinigi was brilliant. Free boot cleaning and foot massages after trekking, brilliant service (Thanks Alice and Rene) and a beautiful, spacious room.
But the accommodation highlight was probably Munazi Eco lodge in Nyungwe. What a stunning place, and SO well run. It would have been great to be able to spend another night or two there. Food was amazing and the staff, led by Ghislaine, were phenomenal.
I cannot thank you guys enough.....it was exactly what we wanted and the experience of getting into that jungle with Gorillas will stay with us for the rest of our lives. 100/100.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The whole experince was spectacular re animal viewing, accomodations and the personnel service.
The MalaMala accomodations at Sable Camp were outstanding, as was the personnel there to meet our every need. The food was outstanding in both the variety and presentation. And of course the game drives were very well done by a very experienced Ranger who was also a great spotter of the game, no matter what kind he spotted for us. This was a second time we came to MalaMala, the first time for a short period 28 years ago. As a bucket list endeavor this time, it was even better. Bringing our adult son and daughter, along with their spouses this time, made our trip even more enjoyable. The animal viewing being the reason to be there was the best you could imagine. As an example. We had ten game drives over the five day, and our son took over eight hundred photos and many videos. Our son in law proclaimed it being a lifetime changing experiece. Best of bucket list accomplisment indeed.
Beyond Expectations – A Smooth First Safari with West Wild
West Wild delivered a seamless, luxurious, and wildlife-rich Tanzanian safari that felt perfectly tailored for first-timers, thanks to their impeccable planning and an outstanding guide.
The service was top-notch. They recommended ultra-premium lodges that genuinely exceeded our expectations: stunning locations, world-class cuisine, attentive staff, and breathtaking views that made each evening feel like a dream. Every transfer and logistics detail ran like clockwork, so we never had to worry about a thing—just relax and soak in the magic.
The true star, however, was our guide Yoaza. His passion for wildlife was contagious. He worked tirelessly—waking up early, scanning the horizon, and driving extra miles—to ensure we spotted the Big Five and countless other species. He knew exactly where to position the vehicle for the best photos, shared fascinating insights about animal behavior, and respected the animals’ space at all times. His genuine enthusiasm made every game drive exciting, and his warm, patient demeanor made long days in the vehicle an absolute pleasure.
There was, however, one small hiccup: on one game drive, our vehicle had a minor mechanical issue. But instead of letting that spoil the day, our guide Yoaza rolled up his sleeves and worked hard to fix it on the spot. More impressively, he voluntarily extended our game drive by several hours that same afternoon—taking us to new spots and ensuring we didn't miss a single sighting. That extra effort more than made up for the brief delay, and we ended up seeing even more wildlife than we had planned.
Thanks to Yoaza and the entire West Wild team, we came home with a thousand photos and even more incredible memories.
LV
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days was completely enjoyable, immersive, and endlessly memorable.
We booked Kibo Mawenzi Safaris for this four-day private safari and we were expecting a nice trip and honestly got something far more profound.
Each park had its own unique vibes. The journey to Tarangire began with a calm morning and elephants roaming very close to our vehicle. From there we entered the Serengeti, where its vastness truly overwhelmed us; cheetahs resting in the tall grass and wildebeest stretching to the horizon. The most impressive for most of us was the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater filled with rhinos, hyenas and lots of animals. Our guide (Elia & Peter) knowledge was extraordinary. He was spotting animals we would never have seen and telling stories that brought the ecosystem to life. The campfire food, starry skies, and warm hospitality made it a fantastic adventure. Unforgettable experience.
50-65 years of age
Caution female solo travelers - not safe
Caution - solo female travelers - was subject to isolation from my friends, manipulation onto the wrong trail, and theft of cash by their team on Mt.Kilimanjaro trek, and it cost me making the summit. Reported incident to the company and to date not happy with the resolution. Do not book with this company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized attention on private tour
I did a 2 week private tour through I Travel 2 Madagascar, with four different locations: Antananarivo, Morodava, Nosy Be and Andisabe. Lova was in touch with me regularly before the tour and during it. She and Zo met me and gave me a lot of information about the Malagasy culture when I first got there. They made sure I made it through the airports and to each connection; every driver was on time and shepherded me through the airport process (which is a big deal in Antananarivo). I really enjoyed the company of my guides and drivers--Parson, the driver in Andisabe had an incredible wealth of information, and I really enjoyed Keidy's company and guidance. Lova was also able to arrange an add-on when my daughter was able to join me for the last few days of my tour. What made this work for me was the personalized attention. I have mobility issues, and Lova assured me that this would not be a problem. What kept it from being a problem was that she connected with each tour operator--these are separate from her company--and each of her guides to be aware of my needs. Some of the trails were difficult for me, and I could not have done them on my own, but there was always a guide, and sometimes two, helping me stay on my feet. We chased lemurs through the forest, and I didn't fall! When I transferred on and off boats, the crew was always making special arrangements for me, including a private guide when I needed help. Even on the easier paths, my guide was always right there to help if I needed it. The result was that I saw many amazing things--lemurs, fossa, chameleons, sea turtles--and I felt safe doing so. I would certainly use this tour company again. I feel like I can do adventurous travel even with my physical limitations because Lova and her guides made it possible.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari Does Not Disappoint
Last month my husband and I went with 2 friends on an 11 Day Best of Africa Safari. This was our 6th safari so we knew what to expect and the safari did not disappoint. Both of our guides, George in Kenya and Yuda in Tanzania, were friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. All the lodges and camps were comfortable and well maintainedabd the chefs ensured I had gluten-free options. We especially enjoyed our game drives in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. Planning on another safari in the future.
