20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We left feeling like family.
Yusef is the absolute BEST!! We did the Materuni Waterfall hike and coffee farm tour with him. Halfway through the hike we wanted to change our tour and take our time/enjoy and didn’t want to go to the Hot Springs. He immediately agreed. He was fun, welcoming, knowledgeable, and very well respected. We still keep in touch and have recommended anyone considering Tanzania to reach out to him. We sadly booked our safari before knowing he did them or else we would’ve booked safari with him!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Classic Kilimanjaro Day Experience
This day trip is ideal for anyone curious about Mount Kilimanjaro. Our guide, Emmanuel from Safarivista Adventures, picked us up from our hotel right at 6:00 a.m. We drove through Moshi to the national park gate, where our trek began. We were a bit anxious about hiking at higher altitude, but Emmanuel reminded us to go “pole, pole” just nice and slow and to sip water often. Before long, we adjusted comfortably to the elevation.
The hike itself is moderate, and the trails are well maintained. Clean restroom facilities with running water, soap, and toilet paper appeared roughly every 90 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise! We climbed up to the Maundi crater, explored, and then made our way back down. The weather was crystal clear, giving us views of Kenya and the summit of Kilimanjaro from where we stood.
The route is stunning, with glacier-fed streams and waterfalls along the path. Most of the walk is shaded beneath the lush rainforest canopy, and spotting monkeys was a fun bonus. The round-trip trek took us about nine hours, including a lunch break. I also have to mention that Emmanuel kindly carried our backpack the entire time and treated us to a delicious lunch at the picnic tables near Mandara Hut.
Overall, it was an exceptional day hike, and I couldn’t recommend it more!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous, it was such a nice holiday
My dad had always wanted to go on a safari. This year, our family finally made it happen. We were excited and had high expectations. Kevin, our tour guide, not only met them but exceeded them. He fulfilled our every wish and supported us from beginning to end. Because of him, my dad’s dream finally became a reality. Thank you!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream came true
I just spent five nights at Tremisana Lodge and I must say it was perfect.
The accommodation is simple, functional, and clean. The air conditioning is very useful, as it gets hot quickly.
Located in a lovely, well-maintained garden, the pool is pleasant and the little monkeys are very cute.
The food is excellent from breakfast to dinner. Seated around large tables, it's a great place to share stories of the day's adventures.
The games are perfectly organized and spread throughout the stay. The guides are excellent, friendly, and efficient.
The pick-ups to and from the lodge are also very well organized, even if the drive from Johannesburg is a bit long.
Thank you so much to the whole team for helping me make my dream come true.
I do recommend the 5 days program.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommend Nkollo Safari
We recently went on an African safari with the Nkollo tour group, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime. I worked with Mercy, who organized an itinerary exactly the way I envisioned it. Every question I had was answered quickly and kindly, and I felt supported and comfortable throughout the entire planning process. From the moment we landed, to the final airport drop-off, everything was flawlessly arranged.
Our lodging throughout the trip was also beautiful, welcoming, and perfectly chosen for both comfort and proximity to the parks. Each place we stayed added something special to the experience.
We have to give the biggest shoutout to our game driver, Ringo. He is someone with a deep respect for nature and wildlife, and you can feel his passion in everything he does. Thanks to his years of expertise and his patient, thoughtful approach, we were able to enjoy a truly unique safari experience without ever feeling caught in the crowds of other tours. His understanding of the animals and the land gave us unforgettable moments. Including witnessing an extraordinary sighting of a pride of 19 lions during a hunt. Truly an experience we’ll never forget.
Thank you again to Ringo, Mercy, and the entire Nkollo team for creating such an incredible, seamless, and meaningful adventure for us. We hope to be back again someday!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour, amazing guides, amazing memories!
From the moment I enquired about the safari Edward responded to every query really quickly. I asked him to tailor our safari to include the parts we wanted and exclude any that we didn't. Nothing was too much trouble for him to arrange.
We were collected from the hotel on the morning of the departure on time and met at the airport and checked into the flight by them.
On arrival at Nyerere we were met by our driver and guide. They explained what would happen and asked which animals we most wanted to see and did everything possible to make that a reality.
Ommy the guide was really knowledgeable and told us lots of facts about all of the animals.
We couldn't have had a better time and really appreciate our experience of a lifetime
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rose always understands exactly how to make the best possible trip / experience for us.
We have Just returned from &beyond sossusvlei in Namibia and Atzaro camp in Botswana. We have had the most amazing experiences at two totally different locations. Both lodges and activities were 5 star and I’d highly recommend. We have travelled extensively in Africa and I’d put this as one of our best trips.
Main memories include, climbing ‘Big Daddy’, cave paintings, petrified dunes , the stars and planets at night with an astrologer and incredible sundowners at Sossusvlei. At Atzaro just about every animal and more that we could have ever hoped to see even porcupines and honey badgers not to mention leopard, a family of lions and wild dogs. I miss the night sounds.
Definitely planning to go back soon.
Thank you Rose (The luxury safari company)
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
Jambo! 🇰🇪✨
We just returned from an unforgettable trip to Kenya with Meektrails, and we couldn’t be happier! We chose Meektrails because it’s locally owned, and it turned out to be the best decision.
We did a 7-day safari across four different parks, and our guide (and now friend!) Joseph made the experience truly exceptional. The country, the tour, and Joseph himself exceeded every expectation we had. He was like a walking encyclopedia—patiently answering all our questions and sharing fascinating facts about every animal we encountered. Joseph was incredibly respectful of the wildlife, always keeping a comfortable distance so we could enjoy each sighting without disturbing the animals.
I was traveling with my mom, and we both felt very safe throughout the entire trip. We fell in love with the country, and we will definitely be back—and when we do, we’ll absolutely contact Meektrails again.
From the moment we arrived, the Meektrails team took great care of us. They picked us up at the airport, brought us to our hotel in Nairobi on our first night, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The hotels they chose were wonderful, and the staff treated us so well that it was genuinely hard to leave!
A huge shout-out to Diana at the office—she was amazing. She supported us throughout the entire trip and was impressively quick at handling last-minute changes. When our schedule shifted in Nairobi, she still managed to arrange fantastic last-minute city tours for us.
We can’t recommend Meektrails enough. This was truly the trip of a lifetime! 🐘🦁🌅
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From the moment I contacted Safari.com Leigh-Ann was nothing short of wonderful.
I was traveling to South Africa on a solo trip and I knew right away I wanted to do a safari. I had visited Kenya just months earlier and through a friend who lives there was fortunate enough to get a guided safari tour. I wanted someone who would take care of all the details like in Kenya. Leigh-Ann and Safari.com didn't disappoint. They listened and were able to book me at the Shalati Kruger an luxurious resort which is very popular. From that first phone call I didn't have to lift a finger. Leigh-Ann kept me informed every step of the way, commuincating through both email and WhatsApp. I had my flights booked, and accomdation secured well in advanced. She even checked me in and secured my boarding passes. I didn't have to think and that was a blessing. I highly recommedn their top tier service.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience - very well organized!
In November I did a three days solo safari with Valverde Safaris to National Park Queen Elizabeth in Uganda. They picked me up in Entebbe, did a game drive in Ishasha, stayed overnight in Embogo lodge, next day we did 2 game drives furthermore North, including a boat trip at Kazinga Channel and stayed overnight in the Bush Lodge. Next day another early gamedrive. It was soooo beautiful!! The scenery was fabulous, we saw lots of animals including 3 lions and a leopard! My guide and driver Julius was very safe and pleasant and the Toyota Landcruiser of good quality. The lodges had good atmosphere with nice food. it was an unforgettable experience with good value for money.