50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless and Luxury
From the moment I landed in Nairobi, I knew I was in the right hands. Ongeri Expeditions had arranged a smooth meet and assist at the airport, no queues, no stress, just a warm smile and a personal escort through immigration and baggage claim. It set the tone for what turned out to be one of the most seamless and luxurious safaris I have ever experienced.
Every part of the trip, from the Masai Mara to Amboseli and the Serengeti, was curated perfectly to match my interests. They paid attention to every detail, from lodge preferences and meal plans to the timing of game drives. Each camp felt handpicked, and the guides were not just knowledgeable but genuinely passionate about wildlife and conservation.
What stood out most was how tailor made the entire journey felt. I had mentioned I loved photography and quiet moments in nature, and they ensured private sundowners, early morning drives, and exclusive access wherever possible. The transfers between destinations were effortless, and I never once had to worry about logistics.
To crown it all, Ongeri Expeditions arranged airport lounge access before my departure. After incredible days in the wild, relaxing with a glass of champagne and reflecting on the trip was the perfect way to end the journey.
This was not just a safari. It was a flawlessly executed, deeply personal experience. Ongeri Expeditions truly redefines what luxury travel in Africa should feel like.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding experience provided from start to finish, highly recommend King Mufasa
We had the adventure of our lives with King Mufasa Serengeti Safari. Our Safari guide Marco was amazing, not only experienced and knowledgable as a guide, but kind, caring and hugely empathic to our children, Marco made the experience exceptional for us as a family of 5, with our youngest aged 5.
Both sets of accommodation were of the highest standard, with warm friendly staff and a fantastic rage of delicious food
We all want to come back one day and I will use King Mufasa again and request Marco as our guide 😊
We were fortunate enough to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and many more
Thanks for treasured memories
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Evans & Papa John, they were awesome, we had experience with them.
We chose Jungleroam cause of the competitive rate and great service, it turns out perfect.
The only one thing hit us was the park fees were raised on the very day our tour started. Other than that evreything was excellent.
Highly recommended our tour guides Evans and Papa John. Evans seemed to know everyone like literally knows everyone, so he was always on top of the latest animal movements. Papa John kept us laughing the entire way with his great sense of humor.
We saw everything on our list, but sadly no hunting scene. We were still incredibly happy with everything.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional 10 day mid range Tanzanian safari - HUGE thanks to Murshid and Lion King
My wife and I have just returned from an truly unforgettable mid range 10 day safari in Tanzania with Lion King where we were extremely fortunate to be hosted by our guide Murshid. Our experience greatly exceeded expectations in all areas.
Lion King were excellent from the very start, including handling our initial enquiries many months before when we were agreeing our safari details as well as the subsequent period leading up to our safari. At all times the Lion King team were professional, very courteous, provided huge amounts of information and endless patience in answering our large number of questions. I would like to make special mention of Maria and particularly Florida who both were a joy to interact with leading up to our safari. As well as providing significant advice, timely and all required information, the whole payment process also went very smoothly.
As for our safari itself, it was truly wonderful. Our safari included amazing visits to Tarangire National Park, Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park over an 8 day period. We were hosted by our guide and driver Murshid who was exceptional and made the whole experience magical for my wife and I. Murshid constantly shared his huge knowledge about the animals and the landscape as well as Tanzania and Tanzanian society in general. We had many informative and enjoyable conversations throughout the 8 days. His experience and expertise were truly impressive and we were blessed to see so many wonderful animals thanks to the skills, expertise and dedication of Murshid who always knew how to find them and bring us to the 'right places'. We had a range of accommodation as we moved around over the 8 days and all was very good, including very friendly staff, great food and wonderful locations set in nature. At all times we felt extremely well looked after and comfortable. Our safari vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser) was superb, handling an extensive range of conditions with ease. Murshid was an excellent and safe driver at all times and the vehicle was always clean everyday despite the travels from the day before. Underlying all of this was Murshid's warmth, wonderful sense of humour and fun as well as his passion for the animals and providing an unforgettable experience for us both. From the bottom of our hearts we would like to say a HUGE thank you to you Murshid. You are a credit to Lion King and to Tanzania and when we now think of Tanzania we both have huge smiles on our faces.
If you are thinking about going on safari to Tanzania, I would recommend Lion King without hesitation. Who knows, if you are lucky enough you may even have Murshid guide you 😀
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Without hesitation, I can highly recommend Beyond the Plains!
Our safari was phenomenal! A huge reason for this was the great guidance and suggestions we received from Sammy, at Beyond the Plains. I loved their insights and recommendations, as well as their flexibility and candid insights when I requested something different than what they recommended. Sammy is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Our guides in both Kenya and Tanzania were outstanding. They did everything humanly possible to help us spot and enjoy close ups at each and every encounter. I can heartily recommend Sammy and Beyond the Plains for your safari.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing last-minute safari with great value and unforgettable experiences
We booked our safari super spontaneously and had an amazing time! Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide was incredibly patient and knowledgeable — he explained everything so well and made sure we had the best experience possible. We managed to see 4 out of the Big 5, which was truly unforgettable. The price-performance ratio was great, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend Eliteways Travel and Safaris!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect trip!
Went on a great safari with my family. Stayed in Tanzania for 3 weeks, with 16 full days of safari. Went to all the great parks, saw everything we hoped for and more, stayed in lovely lodges and met amazing people.
The Green Hippo put a great trip together. Not once did we feel bored or did we feel like we were repeating a previous day. Every new day had something amazing to look out for and to enjoy.
This was all made possible by maybe the best safari guide ever: Valence. I doubt there's something or somewhere in the national parks Valence doesn't know about. Always anticipating our needs and helping us to make an already great trip even better. From taking great care of his landcruiser every day, organizing extra trips and excursions, spotting every single animal on our list, greeting us with a happy smile every morning and mainly just being an overall great guy!!
If you have the chance to go on a Green Hippo safari you should absolutely take it. And don't forget to ask for Valence.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wheelee was amazing and friendly, had a great time with him. Always on time, thank you so much.
Highly recommend services, took us way far into the bush and even collected us on time despite the very bad roads after the storm, thanx so much
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience!
Our visit to the churches of Lalibela was unforgettable thanks to Ayalew. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of his hometown. His stories brought each church to life, and he showed us beautiful spots around the area that we would have missed on our own. We highly recommend Ayalew to anyone visiting Lalibela - an excellent guide and a wonderful person!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fraudulent Company/ Scammed
The reason they are cheap is because the owner (Gashaw) books your flights as if you are an "Ethiopian National" which is 1/4 of the price it should be... Ask me how I know? Because on my final flight back to Addis Ababa I was stopped by the gate agent who said my flight was not for foreigners and took my ticket/ passport away... I called Gashaw in a panic (who played dumb) and said he "didn't know what the agent was talking about" but said he would handle it... As the departure came closer the gate agent said Gashaw still had not paid, and with less than 5 minutes to departure Gashaw said his "internet was not working" and that I would have to pay, but that he would "reimburse me with a wire transfer after"... I knew it was sketch, but I didn't have a choice as it was the last flight out of Lalibela and I needed to catch my international flight that night. As you can guess, he stopped answering my calls and texts after this, and I have not received the reimbursement for the additional flight I was forced to buy... I have spoken to the driver's from my tour, but they have been unsuccessful in getting Gashaw to reimburse me or even respond to my messages either.
Additionally, for each of the flights, Gashaw would text me the confirmation code the night before or morning of, never the full ticket information or payment itself. This was extremely frustrating as someone who likes to plan ahead, but after experiencing this I now understand why... He doesn't want you (or presumably Ethiopian Airlines) to see that he has listed you as an Ethiopian National... When I dug deeper and looked at my other flight tickets, I can see that they were the same and I was simply lucky the gate agents didn't catch it for those ones as well...
Book with ANYONE else, as even if you're ok with the fraud (for whatever reason), the stress associated with his terrible planning/ last minute tickets and lack of communication is not worth the headache...
My previous (positive) review was the day before this occurred. I am working with Safaribookings to have it taken down.