DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing country with amazing people - pure love!
Amazing country with amazing people - pure love!
Perfect organization, fast communication. best price and service!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My 1st Safari in Kenya
Kenya is a beautiful country for safaris. There are numerous national parks, and I chose the 3-day Maasai Mara tour. We left Nairobi early and went on a few-hour evening safari that same day. The next day, we set out early and were on the road for about 13 hours. On the third day, we visited a Maasai village and drove back to Nairobi.
We had a great guide who knows the flora and fauna very well. He accommodated our requests and always positioned us so we could take excellent photos and videos. His driving skills are also perfect for this job.
We saw: elephants, lions, buffalo, a rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, gazelles, hyenas, jackals, hippos, vultures, a marabou stork, eagles, and much more.
Now, two things I don’t think are ideal:
There’s quite a lot of plastic litter scattered around the Maasai Mara. Action needs to be taken here. And there’s a lot of off-road driving in the park, and the landscape looks the part. You can see Land Cruiser tracks everywhere. If this isn’t curbed, the Maasai Mara won’t be recognizable in 10 years.
All in all, I’m very grateful to have had this experience and highly recommend it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari!
I would book with Tanzania Safari Deluxe Tours again! This locally owned company organized a 5-day safari that exceeded my expectations. Alex went above and beyond, lending binoculars and picking me up from my hotel, while George, our guide and driver, was knowledgeable and experienced. Communication before the trip was prompt, and the safari was very reasonably priced. As a first-time safari-goer, I was amazed by the incredible wildlife we saw—even at the start of the rainy season. Huge thanks to Alex and George for making this an unforgettable adventure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience exploring Tanzania
We had a wonderful time with our guide Isaya. He was so informative and a great person to be around. We saw the big five as well as so many other animals. We had some beautiful interactions with the people of Tanzania and for that, I am so thankful. Our trip consisted of the Serengeti as well as Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania is a must visit and I could recommend this company more for your Safari adventure. You will not be disappointed.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Didn't meet expectations - we wish we booked it ourselves.
The itinerary planning and booking process was generally smooth. Communication during the planning phase was adequate, and it was easy to make adjustments to the itinerary both before and after booking. The platform and team made it relatively straightforward to build the trip.
Unfortunately, once the trip began, the level of service dropped significantly. We received no proactive communication from Viatu while we were traveling. Early in the trip we realized we needed to contact each hotel or safari lodge directly a few days prior to arrival in order to confirm check-in details. In multiple instances, the check-in times we received from the properties did not match the information provided by Viatu. For a service positioned as a curated travel experience, we expected more reliable coordination and support during the trip itself.
We booked this trip as our honeymoon, and candidly, we feel we likely would have had a better overall experience planning the trip ourselves. Over 16 nights we stayed in six different locations, primarily 4-star accommodations, ending with a 5-star luxury safari experience on a private reserve. In reality, only one accommodation truly stood out as exceptional (Tamodi Estates in Plettenberg Bay). We actually preferred our 4-star safari experience over the 5-star lodge, which cost roughly three times more. Additionally, one property in the Winelands was so poor that it was surprising to see it included in a professionally curated itinerary.
It was also uncomfortable that nearly every property asked the purpose of our visit and seemed unaware that we were on our honeymoon. In several cases, staff expressed surprise and said they wished they had known in advance so they could have done something special. This felt like a significant missed opportunity. One of the main reasons to use a travel advisor or agency is their ability to communicate key details to partner properties and help create memorable experiences for special occasions. That coordination did not appear to happen here.
Overall, while the trip itself was enjoyable, the level of curation, communication, and attention to detail did not meet the expectations we had for a professionally planned honeymoon experience. In hindsight, the value of booking through Viatu was not clear, and we believe we likely would have had a better and more tailored experience arranging the trip independently.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari supported by an amazing team
This Tanzanian Safari was one of the best experiences ever, it has been on our bucket list for a while, but we never expected it to be as good as this!
The abundance of wildlife was breathtaking, the scale and expanse of the Serengeti a sight to behold, while the serene beauty and tranquility of Ngorongoro Crater was a memory that will last forever.
But best of all was the Kiliclimb team behind this once in a lifetime experience.
Sadi our guide was an absolute star, we feel blessed to have been assigned such a warm, friendly, helpful and skilled guide. Nothing was too much for him, and he really went the extra mile to ensure we enjoyed the best experience we could ever have wished for.
His ability to spot some of the more unique and elusive wildlife was verging on supernatural. His punctuality was spot on, and his experience at handling some of the rougher terrain that the Serengeti occasionally throws at you was confidence inspiring.
As if this wasn’t enough, the support from the Kiliclimb office via WhatsApp was second to none. The speed of response to any queries we had was literally minutes, sometimes even seconds! Special mention to Janeth for all her support and hard work, checking in with us on a daily basis to make sure we were happy and enjoying the safari.
The final mention goes to Ruth who was our contact in Zanzibar, and not only looked after our main luggage, but also organised our transfers.
All in all, we cannot fault the wonderful service we received from Kiliclimb, and would not hesitate to recommend them.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
My family has traveled with Mike Scott in Zimbabwe for many years, and after eight separate camping and walking safaris with him, I felt I should finally write a review.
These are true bush safaris, not lodge-style trips. My sons grew up hiking, tracking, and learning the African bush on these camps, and the experiences have been some of the best our family has ever had together. Over the years we have brought several different groups of our sons and their friends, and every trip has been consistently exceptional.
Mike runs a traditional Zimbabwe safari with simple, well-run camps, deep knowledge of the bush, and a calm, experienced style that makes you feel comfortable even in very remote areas. The days spent walking and tracking, and the evenings around the fire, are the kind of experiences that are getting harder to find today.
A special mention to Bernard, one of the finest trackers I have ever spent time with anywhere in Africa. Watching him work is part of what makes these trips so memorable.
In a time when many safaris have become commercialized, Mike still offers an authentic African bush experience, and I recommend him without hesitation.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience
Our guide, Esaya, was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, plants, landscape, and even the insects. He freely shared his knowledge in a story telling way that made you feel like old friends catching up.
We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, impala, leopards, lions, eagles, cranes, ostriches, and even dung beetles rolling their dung balls. We saw too many other animals, birds, and insects to list them all.
Pickup and drop off at the airstrips was punctual and smooth. Esaya's professionalism and warm personality made our Safari especially memorable.
Highly recommend!!!!
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our operarors were exceptional, we highly recommend for excursions. ly ly
Our driver Ally was phenomenal. He was extremely experienced, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend our guide Ally and Samora Explorers.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had.
Our guide Renautuas gave us a very warm welcome right at the airport and picked us up personally. From the very beginning, he took wonderful care of us and always made us feel comfortable and safe. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly. The accommodation was great, the food was excellent, and the tour itself was an absolutely incredible experience – truly unforgettable. I can highly recommend it and I’m very grateful for this amazing experience.