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An Unforgettable Safari with an Exceptional Guide
We had a wonderful experience with Khalanga Safaris. Our guide, Sealeng Godfrey Lewele, was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the tour. His passion for wildlife and the local area made every moment interesting and memorable. He made us feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for, while ensuring we had the best possible safari experience. We highly recommend Godfrey and Khalanga Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable, enjoyable, and unforgettable adventure.
The Safari of a Lifetime – Beyond Five Stars
If you’re considering a safari in Tanzania, stop searching and book with Big Time Adventures. From our very first conversation until the day we reluctantly boarded our flight home, every aspect of our trip was flawlessly planned and executed.
The lodges were spectacular, every transfer was seamless, and we never once had to worry about logistics. We were free to immerse ourselves in one of the most incredible experiences of our lives because Big Time Adventures had thought of every detail.
But what truly made this trip unforgettable was our guide, Naaman.
By the end of our safari, Sean and I genuinely felt like we were leaving a son behind. That may sound like an unusual thing to say about someone you just met, but Naaman has a warmth, kindness, integrity, and quiet professionalism that made us feel cared for every single day. He wasn’t just our guide—he became family.
His knowledge of Tanzania, its wildlife, and its people is extraordinary. He could spot animals that were completely invisible to us and patiently explain not only what we were seeing, but why the animals behaved the way they did. Every game drive became an education as well as an adventure.
And then there’s his photography.
Naaman has an uncanny gift for photography. Time after time he positioned the vehicle perfectly, anticipated animal behavior before it happened, and helped us capture photographs that we never imagined possible. Many of our favorite images—the kind that belong framed on a wall rather than sitting on a phone—exist because of his incredible eye, patience, and instinct.
Every day somehow managed to surpass the last. We witnessed breathtaking wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable moments that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
Big Time Adventures doesn’t simply organize safaris—they create deeply personal experiences that stay with you long after you’ve returned home. We left Tanzania with extraordinary memories, thousands of photographs, and a lifelong affection for the country and its people.
Thank you, Big Time Adventures, and especially thank you, Naaman, for giving us the trip of a lifetime. We cannot recommend you highly enough and would return with you in a heartbeat.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
Lion King Safari Tours provided exceptional tour guides who catered to our diverse group of five friends and families, including children aged 9 to 18. They ensured our interests were met, taking us on game drives to see the Big Five daily. Murshir shared fascinating stories about the Maasai tribe, animal habitats, and behavior. Yusuf closely observed lions, allowing us to capture excellent photos. David took us to the lion park, where we saw two lions, six lionesses, and a kill. Mita captured the best sunrise pictures during our last game drive. These four guides made our safari a magical experience. I highly recommend Lion King Tours and especially request these four guides for entertaining you and your children.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Unforgettable African Adventure with Colors of Africa
Our trip with @ColorsofAfrica was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. The seamless planning, excellent coordination, and attention to detail made our journey completely stress-free. Everything was organized perfectly, and we experienced no glitches throughout the entire trip. A special thank you to @Jemesina for her outstanding planning and coordination. Her dedication and support played a huge role in making our adventure so memorable. And to our guides, @Marcel in Kenya and @Ezekiel in Tanzania, were absolutely amazing. They were knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about wildlife. They went above and beyond to make our safari experiences special, helping us discover incredible animals, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable moments.
Thanks to this wonderful team, our trip was truly outstanding. The memories we created will stay with us forever. We highly recommend Colors of Africa to anyone planning an African safari.
Thank you, Jemesina, Marcel, and Ezekiel, for an amazing adventure!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide, John, was extremely knowledgeable, tireless, resourceful and had a good sense of humor.
We embarked on the safari in Tanzania, exploring a number of popular game areas in the National park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro conservation area. Having no expectations of what a safari offered, I was astonished that John kept us all completely captivated as he drove the Land Cruiser searching animal sightings. We were not disappointed to see so many animals and John had the knack for knowing where to find them. This was the end of the rainy season and the roads were sometimes “just passable” but John made driving look easy. I always felt at ease knowing that an adventure lay ahead. We were seeing numerous wild animals in their own environment and it was thrilling. Included in the knowledge that John had about the history of various stages of African development throughout history, John had full knowledge of animals, birds and vegetation. It was absolutely enthralling.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Small company that sweats the small details
African Wildcats is a small company but they make a huge effort. The vehicles were comfortable, the guides were knowledgeable and eager to answer questions, and the accommodations that were arranged as part of our safari were first rate. All in all, our group couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I think I can safely say that everyone’s expectations were exceeded - even blown away!
Fantastic Experience
Our time in Uganda was made truly unforgettable thanks to our guide, Francis from Nature Connect Safaris. From the moment we met him, his warm personality, professionalism, and genuine passion for his country made us feel welcome.
Francis, who became Franky to us Australians, has an incredible knowledge of Uganda’s wildlife, birds, landscapes, and culture, and he was always happy to share interesting facts and answer our many questions. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience, whether it was finding incredible wildlife, suggesting the best places for photos, or making sure every part of our journey ran smoothly.
What impressed us most was Francis’s patience, kindness, and attention to detail. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and he always made us feel safe, relaxed, and well looked after. His enthusiasm for showcasing the beauty of Uganda was infectious and made every day an adventure.
We would highly recommend Francis and Nature Connect Safaris to anyone planning a trip to Uganda. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring guide who will make your holiday truly special, Francis is the person to ask for. Thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Can’t be better !
We obviously chose Smiles based on testimonials from those who had already had this experience, and I can say those accounts were actually understated. Albert and Emiliana’s company delivers a product of exceptional quality, making for an unforgettable experience. A key factor in making this possible—beyond Smiles' professionalism and infrastructure—was our guide/driver, Stanley. He possesses extensive knowledge of the Serengeti, backed by 12 years of experience. Punctual, available, and well-informed, with an incredible eye for spotting the park's wildlife, having him with us for four days was a pleasure.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic driving tour of 3 countries in Southern Africa
Africa Zim was our first experience traveling to Africa. I cannot really express how perfect this trip was. Our driver and guide Ronald was exceptional and beyond helpful. He was knowledgable, funny, caring and everywhere we went people new him.
Communications were ideal in that AfricaZim got back to us immediately and the pricing was very reasonable. We started our safari travels in Windhoek,Namibia where Ronald met us at the airport. We took off and drove through Namibia and the Namib desert which was gorgeous.Then up the lower Skeleton coast to see the Cape fur seals. Our hotels were incredibly upscale, comfortable and our guide made as many stops as we needed along the way. The people at hotels and outings were incredibly happy, friendly and interested in our welfare. We continued on to Botswana and Etosha National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and to Chobe National Park. The safaris were excellent and we saw Zebras, elephants, lions (male and female), cheetah, giraffes and hippos, Kudu, Springbok, warthogs, ostrich, etc.. Africa Zim scheduled evening sunset cruises for us and these were spectacular. Another great suggested stop was the Okavango River and delta. Our outing in dug-out canoes on the Okavango delta was exciting as we were near hippos in the water and we had a great hike on one of the many islands in the delta. We continued to Zimbabwe and Victory Falls. Everything they planned for us was accomplished. Every time I emailed before the trip with questions they responded quickly. My husband and I are planning another trip to Tanzania and we will definitely use Africa Zim. Our first experience in Africa was perfect because of their planning.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Our Kenya safari was absolutely fantastic! Everything was perfectly organized by the tour operator and ran seamlessly. A huge shoutout to Peter Kudoni—hands down the best guide we’ve ever had! Thanks to him, we had incredible wildlife sightings, including the complete Big Five. Truly an unforgettable journey!