65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommend Verity Bester and Uyaphi.com
At first I wasn't sure about hiring a travel agent (I'm a bit of a DIYer). However, after our first Zoom meeting with Verity, I quickly decided that a travel agent was the way to go for a three week trip to South Africa. Verity listened to us, what we wanted to do, what our budget was and met with us several times, over Zoom, to get everything in place. From the moment we landed in Joburg and had a driver waiting for us, we were taken care of. The tours, the safaris, and the drivers were all amazing. Just the best, top notch, as their web site says. Three weeks later, and I'm still on a high from the most amazing vacation in Joburg, nine days of safari (yes, nine, and worth every day), Cape Town, and Franschhoek. At the very last minute, per our request, Verity was able to change drivers on one of our tours - she works hard and it is good to have someone who lives there put the trip together. I would absolutely recommend Verity and Uyaphi.com for booking a trip.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Broken Promises and Unreliable Vehicles
We booked a 9-day family safari in Tanzania with African Scenic Safaris for a party of four, and unfortunately, it turned into a deeply frustrating experience. I strongly advise future travelers to look elsewhere.
Our problems began on day one:
Subpar Vehicle Condition: The jeep provided was in terrible shape. The interior was dirty, smelled bad, the refrigerator did not work, and there was no air conditioning. We initially let this slide, assuming it was just standard for rugged safari conditions.
Major Breakdown & Lying: After a few days, the jeep completely broke down due to a failed suspension and cardanic joint. When we requested a replacement, we were subjected to endless deception. Over a span of more than 24 hours, the company promised us a new vehicle at least four times—each time flat-out lying by claiming it would arrive in "a few hours." We were left stranded and waiting instead of enjoying our vacation, and only received the replacement jeep for the very tail end of our trip.
Unprofessional Departure: To top it all off, on our final day, the driver scheduled to take us to the airport arrived 45 minutes late and didn't even bother to offer an apology for the delay.
A safari is a major investment of both time and money, and basic reliability, honesty, and safety should be guaranteed. African Scenic Safaris failed on all fronts. Avoid this company.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable 7-Day Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari with the Best Guides!
From initial planning to the final drop-off, our 7-day safari through the Masai Mara and Serengeti was flawless. Communication during booking was fast, clear, and reassuring—they listened to every single request and crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our dream trip. You can instantly tell how reliable, professional, and easy to work with this company is.
The true highlights of our journey were our incredible guides: Sammy in Kenya and Isaya in Tanzania.
Calling Sammy and Isaya "guides" feels like an understatement—they are absolute master naturalists, sharp-eyed trackers, and helpful workers on the road! Their depth of knowledge about the parks and wildlife behaviour was astounding; we learned more than our brains could hold. They always knew how to find the best spots, positioning us perfectly every time for unforgettable, up-close views of the animals. Thanks to their relentless, eagle-eyed effort, we didn't just spot the "Big 5," but saw even the most elusive creatures hidden in the brush. Beyond their expertise, they genuinely listened to what we hoped to see each day and went above and beyond to make those dreams a reality.
On top of being fantastic hosts, they are elite drivers. Navigating the notoriously rough, muddy, and unpredictable park roads is no easy feat, but Sammy and Isaya handled the terrain effortlessly. They managed to give us a rather smooth ride imaginable while still getting us everywhere quickly and safely. They were constantly checking on us to make sure we were completely comfortable, happy, and well taken care of at every moment. Their warmth, kindness, and infectious enthusiasm made every game drive pure joy.
Thanks to them, we witnessed bucket-list moments we’ll never forget:
A jaw-dropping wildebeest river crossing in the Masai Mara, complete with a crocodile strike!
A group of lionesses in the Serengeti teaching their young cubs how to hunt.
Thrilling, close-up sightings of leopards right in front of our vehicle!
Everything was handled seamlessly from start to finish. This trip offered exceptional value for the money, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. My wife and I recommend them 100% to anyone looking for the ultimate African safari!
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya is the most suitable for safari
We only did a 4d/3n budget safari to masai mara np, lake nakuru.
I suggest it's the easiest and nicest safari in Africa. It's very popular that means you can find value for money agents, you easily see the big 5 , landscape is characterized by Africa bushes and trees.
Flamingo in lake nakuru very few and nothing special. Lake naivasha boat trip not worthy, just enjoy the view of the lake drinking tea and watching the animals.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Our trip to Hwange was simply amazing. We saw a leopard, lots of elephants, lions, giraffes and many other animals. 100% recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extremely accommodating
Tarsis made it very easy to arrange excursion and was super flexible in helping me plan as-hoc activities on short notice. They were knowledgeable, kind, and natural hosts. I highly recommend
Excellent
Good experience
Our guide Joseph good man .speaking polite way
Good english, explain everything take time.His dressing clean every day.
100% we can recommend.😀🙂😃
Excellent
The tour itself was exceptional value for for money which is the first thing people look at, but the service and care from Thomas and Kiki was second to none. It really was their prerogative to provide a fantastic and personalised experience. Thomas was offering suggestions of activities that might be of interest before and again at the start of the tour. Kiki was exceptionally kind and reassuring which was needed as a solo female traveller. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a trip to Uganda
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very accommodative and easy to inquire from
We were a group of 3 and we had an amazing 5 day safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park with Menlyn Tours and travel.The communication was excellent and Jackie was very helpful and responsive throughout the trip.
Our guide was very knowledgeable,friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything was very well organized and the service was excellent from start to finish.
We highly recommend Menlyn Tours and travel for anyone planning a safari in Uganda.We had such a memorable experience and I would definitely travel with them again.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable adventure!
We had an incredible adventure in Tanzania!
A huge thank you to our guide Peter! With his eagle eye, his passion, his knowledge and smile,he always had interesting explanations and really wanted to show us as much as possible. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you for making this adventure even more unforgettable.
We also really appreciated all the little surprises Jonas prepared for our honeymoon. They made our trip even more special. We were completely amazed by the nature, the wildlife and the beauty of Tanzania. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish.
A big thank you again for everything!
Asante sana! Grazie! Dziękuję!