65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were very professional and accommodating.
Shian tours were very responsive yo our needs. We arranged from US and in spite of time difference, Jackie was always available to discuss and answer our questions. The tour guide, Peter, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. We had one issue with regard to the tour itinerary but this was resolved right away.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Almost perfect
Our guide was excellent during transportation and safaris. Accomodation and meals were very convenient and the coordination with the Natural Scenes was also quick and efficient. Unfortunately the organisation was not able to book our trains in the class arranged on time, so we had to manage those transportations and book a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari, wild beauty, Derek and Natan superb, chef Sule, Colors of Africa unforgettable ever.!!
A beautiful journey and a dream come true, Safari is an unforgettable experience, an opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural environment, experienced drivers (Derek and Natan) with great knowledge, they can answer all your questions, I will never forget this trip, I recommend it to everyone and warmly greet the Colors of Africa team and our brilliant chef Sule
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
The trip was really good. Communication was great, I got answers to all my questions within few minutes and the tour was exactly to the quote.
Our guide Dominic was perfect, very nice and he explained so much to all animals and the area. He is also a very good driver, the was a lot of flooded paths and mudd but it was no problem for him
We had a great time and we will neuer forget the trip
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shaukat was very accommodating, professional, and hard working
Used Habitat Adventures Service to go on a two week long Safari Trip throughout many parts of Tanzania. The company and our guide Shaukat were very reliable. They custom tailored our trip to what we wanted to do. Shaukut is very experienced and knows where to find the animals, and does the hard work to do so. He is very familiar with all things safari, and we were very well taken care of. They planned our trip, and it went very smoothly. We stayed in great accommodations and saw incredible animal sightings.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unreal Experience!!
We traveled to Tanzania with Serengeti Smiles for our honeymoon, and it was a breathtaking experience from start to finish. We booked a 7 day safari with Baraka, and his service was impeccable. He allowed us to tailor the plan to our budget and adjusted the accommodations to match the exact experience we wanted to have, like sleeping camps in the middle of the Serengeti. Baraka built a plan that was perfectly efficient for both distance and sightseeing, plus was very communicative and helpful with all our questions prior our trip.
While the scenery, the accomodation, the game drive car and of course the animals were stunning, the absolute highlight of our trip was our driver, Simon. He truly made our experience! Serengeti Smiles is lucky to have him and we were lucky to be match with him. He's not just an average driver, you can tell he is a true professional guide. His knowledge of EVERY animal, even the smallest bird, is unbelievable. He taught us so much while maintaining an incredible attitude, always striving to get the best information or seeking out wildlife himself. His "eagle eyes" are unbelievable!! He spotted animals we never would have seen on our own, and his passion for nature, is contagious. Simon was also incredibly patient, funny, and shared the Tanzanian culture in such a way that we already want to come back. He is truly a credit to his profession. We hope when people in the future book their experience, that they have a driver like Simon! Thank you, Serengeti Smiles, and a huge special thanks to Simon for making our safari an unforgettable experience. "Asante sana sana sana kaka".
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than I could have imagined
I solicited itineraries from several other companies and found that only Simbaland Magic could take me to all of the locations I wanted to see, within my budget. Our guide Jonathan was knowledgeable and calm throughout our safari. We loved it more than we could have ever imagined and plan to come back for another safari in the future!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable
We recently completed two trips in Uganda and Rwanda:
Uganda: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and both the standard Gorilla Trek and Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Rwanda: Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, climbing Mount Bisoke, and safari in Akagera National Park.
From our very first web inquiry, we were impressed. Edison replied promptly and followed up with clear, well-planned itineraries. Communication was smooth from the start, which gave us confidence moving forward.
The wildlife experiences were extraordinary and consistently exceeded expectations. We tracked chimpanzees, saw golden monkeys, and encountered mountain gorillas three separate times — on the standard trek, during the habituation experience, and unexpectedly on our Mount Bisoke descent.
Climbing Mount Bisoke was physically demanding and deeply rewarding. On our way down, a group of 15 wild gorillas — including six silverbacks — crossed directly in front of us. It was unscripted, powerful, and easily one of the most remarkable wildlife moments we’ve ever experienced.
The parks in both countries are exceptionally well managed. The level of organization and dedication to conservation is evident everywhere. Uganda and Rwanda take preservation seriously, and it shows.
The people we met were warm, welcoming, and proud of their countries.
Our accommodations were comfortable and well selected, and the food was consistently good.
Our driver-guide, Mukasa, was outstanding — skilled on challenging roads, punctual, engaging, and steady in every situation. We had a strong, reliable vehicle that handled rough terrain with ease. Both Edison’s and Mukasa’s English are very good, which made communication easy and added to the overall comfort of the experience.
If I had to describe the tour operator in one word: Reliable.
Edison and his team deliver what they promise — professionally, efficiently, and with genuine warmth.
CA
Serengeti Smile was friendly, flexible and accommodating
My Safari trip with Serengeti Smile was absolutely incredible. My wife and I visited Tarangire, Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti and the NgoroNgoro crater. We had the opportunity to see all big 5, plus many more amazing animals up close, and learned a lot about the parks. The experience was amazing from start to finish. While booking, Baraka was very friendly and accommodating when we were organizing our itinerary! During our Safari we had Simon Samwel (Land Pilot) as our guide for the entire trip. Simon was awesome! He is great at explaining everything about the parks and the animals. He always gave us the best view possible, and he did his absolute best to find the animals. We saw everything we were hoping for. Also, he is very fun and friendly, so we learned some swahili and had great chats while moving between parks. Simon made our trip absolutely memorable. If you visit, he is the best !
Asante Serengeti Smile, asante Baraka and asante Simon !
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
I had a great time at the Mara and Lake Nakuru
James was an excellent driver and guide. The Hotels were good, food was probably the weakest point but everything else, service, location were very good.
I really enjoyed interacting with Rachael, the travel agent. I appreciated the clarity around the plan and speed of response.
I’d definitely book through Splendid again 🙂