65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
Meru Slopes picked us up from Kiliminjaro Airport and took us to the Kibo Palace Hotel in Arusha. The next day a very embarrassed Kelvin was obliged to tell us that our Holiday Company (Verikson Holidays) had failed to pay. Kelvin spent the day with us taking us to the African Art Museum in Arusha. We managed to persuade Verikson to pay and later that day the funds went through. At the very last minute on the next morning Meru Slopes managed to get the 2 of us off on a 4 day safari into Tarangire, the Serengeti (2 days) and Ngorongoro National Parks. Max was our driver. He was a careful driver, considerate, polite, had a sense of humour and seemed to have an uncanny ability to find wildlife without often being surrounded by other Toyota Land Cruisers. Thanks very much Max. Our accommodation was changed from that booked due to the necessary last minute bookings given Verikson Holidays overdue payment. Nonetheless we were satisfied. On the 5th day Meru Slopes gave us a courtesy cultural tour, a village tour which was enlightening, interesting and worthwhile then a visit to a Maasai village which was a little too touristy for our taste. That evening Kelvin joined us at our hotel to apologise for the disruption to our holiday, not that we held Meru Slopes responsible. He also presented us with gifts. The other drivers; Edson and Joseph (?) were also very pleasant. We would highly recommend Meru Slopes (but advise everyone to never use Verikson Holidays!).
NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Happy, well educated, fluently speaking, good listener, relaxt, funny, always laughing!
We had a very good experience with our safari guide Saloniki!! He was so good, he explained everything about different animals to us, stopped whenever we wanted to and was always happy (even with rain hahaha).
Also we made a really good friend, on the camp, named David! We really enjoyed his company and look forward to see them again!
The Price-Quality ratio was excellent! We had a very big and spacious home with a beautiful lookout over the mountains and the park.
Also the pick ups are very well arranged, we never had to do something ourselves.
Overall we are very satisfied with the service provided by Kihindo and are likely to book again!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made our safari experience wonderful and perfect!
We had a truly amazing experience and are very happy we chose Mountain Warriors. From start to finish we were taken care of and I would highly recommend them to anyone going to Tanzania! They are reliable, the accomodations were more than we expected, and on top of that the food was amazing 🙏
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide was the best asset
The Hotels were very nice.
The jeep was nice.
But it was Erik Bande, our guide, which made tge experience awsome.
He was happy all the time. You could tell how much he enjoys his job. He knows the animals. He was so friendly but really able to give us space when we needed it.
We totally adore him.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the most cooperative, client friendly budget tour operator with the best value for money
As I write this review, looking back at the trip, I believe it was the most exciting 8 days spent in Africa and it was made possible by Jocky tours. 10/10 when it comes to value for money. They are highly cooperative, polite and clear in their communications as well as commitment.
When I look back at our accommodation, food, safari game drives —- I don’t think it could’ve been better. It truly was a singular, most unique, and thrilling
experience.
Last but not the least, I would like to make a special mention for Rahim, our guide, who was exceptional. Without him, I don’t think we would have enjoyed this trip so much. He always put that extra bit of effort to make sure that we had more sightings during the game drives. Thanks to him, we saw 5 lions (including a lion hunting a warthog) in Lake Nakuru National Park and 45 lions in Masai Mara. Yes indeed, 45 lions — the truth, not a typo or a goofed up story.
A top notch driver, Rahim drove us through such complex and challenging terrains in Masai Mara (especially after the rains) that we could have hardly imagined. He was also very cooperative and kind enough to position the vehicle as per our photography demands, every single time, and with a smile on his face. Truly, take a bow Rahim. Super skilled, highly reliable and deeply honest…you’re the best.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent rip from start to finish!
We recently returned from an exceptional family journey through South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, all flawlessly arranged by Africa Welcome Safaris. From the outset, Kathi and her team demonstrated a deep understanding of the region and an impressive ability to curate a trip that felt both seamless and refined. Every detail — flights, luxury accommodations, private transfers with drivers, a well-planned self-drive segment, and unforgettable safari experiences — was perfectly coordinated and prepaid, allowing us to travel without a single logistical concern. The itinerary flowed effortlessly across three countries, with excellent pacing and thoughtful transitions throughout. The lodges and camps were outstanding, combining comfort, style, and superb locations, while the safari experiences were consistently high quality and well matched to our family. It was clear that this was not a generic itinerary, but a carefully crafted trip designed around our preferences. The overall experience felt smooth, exclusive, and completely stress-free. We would highly recommend Africa Welcome Safaris to anyone seeking a well-planned, high-end safari experience and would gladly work with Kathi again for future travel to Africa.
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Is the best operador.. Oyar guise tour: kalifa Is the best for us., kindly, Funny, on time, nice
The tour is cheap; but is very confortable. The hotels are very nice, clean the best food. The places wondeefull.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and well organized
Excellent value for money with very suitable infrastructure, well located!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dorit and Lukiano were life changing, impeccable, fun, and the best guides in Africa
To start, we want everyone to know this review took us two weeks to write. It took us two weeks to write because of the tremendous impact that Lukiano and Dorit, with Lion-Guide Safaris had on our lives. We’ve been to 50+ countries and seven continents. We’ve hired guides all over the world. I used to guide rafting and hunting in Montana near Yellowstone National Park. Our expectations are incredibly high, especially when we decided to travel to seven countries in Africa, all in under three weeks.
The truth is, we researched and found Lion-Guide Safaris in February of 2025. We spent a year planning this trip to Africa. After extensive research, we though Dorit and Lukiano with Lion-Guide Safaris were the best fit for us, as well as some of the top guides in Africa. I was high maintenance with Dorit regarding the number of questions I asked, the preparation that went into the trip, and questions we had during the trip. Dorit absolutely nailed the planning for the trip. Her knowledge of Africa, different adventures, options on the trip, and communication were impeccable. Overall, we were low maintenance travelers that had an absolute blast with Lukiano, even though we were high maintenance when asking a lot of questions.
We flew into Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro. Lukiano picked us up, he was early to the airport! Over several days, we drove to Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. The days were epic. We saw a lion eating a wildebeest it had just killed, leopards hunting and dragging dead animals’ up trees, and spotted every game animal you can imagine, almost always within 50 meters of our vehicle. Lukiano is very communicative on the radio, he is constantly talking to other guides about spotting different animals. He never stops and his persistence for finding animals made our trip one of the best we will ever take in our lives.
In just two days, we saw the big five in Africa. Furthermore, we spent so much time up close with male and female lions, we became accustomed to seeing them. We saw several prides that had baby cub lions, which were adorable. After our adventures, we traveled to Rwanda and Uganda by private plane. We met Dan, one of Dorit and Lukiano’s fellow guides for Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking. The experience was out of this world. We had both Chimpanzees and Gorillas under three feet from us. Dan knew the culture, language, employees, etc. The experience was absolutely dialed. After that, we transitioned to Zambia and Zimbabwe for more fun on the Zambeze River, where we rafted, bungee jumped, ziplined, and repelled Victoria Falls. We also took a helicopter tour of the falls, which we strongly recommend.
In closing, the truth about Dorit and Lukiano from Lion-Guide Safaris is they made this trip very personal for us. You could tell that they both truly cared about us, our experience, and success on the trip. They weren’t just in it for a paycheck; they were in it to create an experience that transformed the lives of my wife and me. Again, seven continents, 50+ countries, these two are the most personable, fun, and successful guides we’ve ever met, heard of, or personally hired.
You’d be crazy not to hire Lion-Guide Safaris for an experience that will transform your life for decades to come. Feel free to reach out via phone or text with any questions about our experience.
Best,
Michael W. and Jules A.
406-600-4054
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding.. organized, professional, interesting and accommodating
Our group of 6 traveled to Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda in Nov-Dec. 2025. From the start, 9 months before we arrived in Africa, Cate was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly responsive to our questions/queries responding promptly and patiently and offering suggestions that enhanced our trip. Her organizational skills and knowledge of various sites and activities were truly amazing and she was readily available to us throughout the trip and was able to provide excellent guidance when we faced an immigration mixup. The 3 drivers/guides we had, Alex, Ernest & Ananais, were incredible. Each shared their love of their countries through knowledge, interesting places to stop, food, and music, and all went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed ourselves and got the most out of the experience. I highly recommend using this company. You won't be disappointed.