FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Agency
The agency was very available, always attentive and truly listened to our requests. They designed an itinerary perfectly adapted to our wishes while respecting our budget. All the necessary information was shared with us beforehand, and during the safari, the itinerary was followed to the letter. A promise kept!
Safari quality
The vehicle was very comfortable: having a mini-fridge on board was a real plus, as well as the presence of Wi-Fi. We also appreciated the thoughtful details such as the cushion and blanket provided.
The hotels were chosen with great care. Their locations, the quality of the welcome, and the comfort all exceeded our expectations.
As for the food, it was excellent throughout the safari: generous, varied, and always delicious. We never lacked anything.
The guide – Bashir
Bashir was perfect from start to finish. An experienced, cheerful, professional, and respectful guide, he truly made our journey unforgettable. As two young women, we felt completely safe with him by our side: his seriousness and attentiveness reassured us at every moment.
He shared with us his extensive knowledge of the savannah’s wildlife, and during the search for big cats, his commitment and determination truly impressed us. Special mention also for his great taste in music, which brought a wonderful atmosphere to our drives.
This safari will remain an unforgettable experience thanks to Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris, and especially to Bashir, who made this adventure even more exceptional.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
one of the best experiences of our lives and travels with the best guide ever - IDRISSA HASSANI
We would like to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible experience we had during our safari in Serengeti, all thanks to our exceptional guide, IDRISSA HASSANI. We have travelled to many places and had many guides over the years, but truly, none have ever compared to him.
The way he made this safari unforgettable for us is beyond words. We noticed other guides following each other’s tracks, but him? He created his own route — and because of that, we were able to witness moments we never thought possible. We saw cheetahs with their cubs, lionesses with their cubs, around seven lions in total, and two leopards. We also saw countless other animals in the most beautiful settings, and the best part? Most of the time, it was just us there.
He didn’t just make this safari feel exclusive for us — he also showed immense respect for the animals. His knowledge was truly impressive, any question we asked, he had the answer instantly and with complete confidence. His warmth and kindness touched our hearts, and his availability and attention to our needs were remarkable. What stood out most was his evident passion for safaris and wildlife — something you cannot fake and something that made the whole experience even more special.
I personally might not have the chance to do another safari in my lifetime, but my daughters are already eager to return. I know that a huge part of their excitement and enthusiasm to come back is thanks to him.
We will absolutely recommend your company to anyone planning a safari with this guide, IDRISSA HASSANI !!
Warm regards,
Celina Serra & familly
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECT
I recommend horizon safari very much, they provide great services, also tour guides are very knowledgeable, you will have an amazing experience seeing all the animals, and the wildlife in Tanzania!!! Definitely a place I will recommend to my friends in the states!!!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Social butterfly
We did a mid-range, 7-day safari tour. Caleb was our guide, he was very nice and well informed. He was always able to find and spot animals very efficiently. Our accommodations were quite good.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Alfred - the ultimate safari tour guide!!
We spent five unforgettable days with Alfred! Throughout the trip, Alfred showed immense knowledge, patience, a great sense of humor, responsibility, and genuine care for all our needs. He knows the area and the wildlife very well, and thanks to him we had an outstanding experience!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari Experience
Felix is a very effective communicator and responds quickly to our questions and inquiries. We had an excellent driver-guide named Joshua who is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and accommodating. His English is very good and he tries to help us see as much as possible during our 2 days three nights in Masaai Mara. On day 1 we already saw a lot of animals including about 10 lions and a cheetah (very elusive) at close range. We didn’t see the great migration across the Mara River and I asked Josh if we could go again on day 2. Josh said the chance was very low given the high water level but he said he would check the updates. We were at the bank of the Mara River when the Great Migration crossing started on day 2 and we were treated to the most spectacular sighting! It was a very rare event to see the mass crossing and we were there on our feet right on the river bank. It was a great memory.
Two comments to make about our experience: 1. The Jambo Mara Lodge is a mid-range lodge and I wish we were given the option of booking the glass cottage. The wooden cottage we stayed in is old and in need of some repairs. The glass cottage is larger, much newer and modern and only cost $80 more a night. Our second issue was the Land Cruiser. It needs some repairs - seat belts and grab handles should be working for not only safety but also for comfort as the Mara roads are very rough and bumpy. Without seatbelts and grab handles we bumped our backs several times while riding the bumpy roads.
Another minor issue was that Felix told us we would leave at ‘exactly’ 6am on the first day of the Safari tour but he and the driver-guide didn’t show up until 6:35am. That impacted our first impression a bit. Overall because of the diversity and great sights we saw in such a short time our group of 7 are very happy with our Safari tour. In retrospect, we would have been glad to pay a bit more for a more comfortable vehicle and room. I however would not recommend the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge due to mediocre service and poor food.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good safari
Very punctual and organised. Good driver (Sibi). I still have not seen the leopard but a lot of other animals...
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
This trip went above and beyond our expectations. Our guide Tom was the best we could ever ask for- extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He knew every inch of the park like the back of his hand which lead us to see some beautiful animals. He was down to do whatever we wanted, including waking up very early in the morning to go on game drives. Every detail of the trip was planned perfectly and went through without any issues. Chef Dula prepared 3 amazing meals for us every day, with multiple courses and options for those with dietary restrictions. I thought I was going to lose weight on this trip and ended up going home fatter than when I left. For a budget safari we came in with mild expectations but left extremely satisfied. We would highly recommend requesting Tom as your guide.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was excellent except for some accommodations which they can fix if they persue
We were 11 of us . Used two Land cruisers. First leg from Nairobi to Masai Mara we flew (rest was on the road including lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta & Samburu)which I think was the best decision we made. Our main driver/guide Nestor along with Elvis was amazingly excellent in spotting the wild animals and taking us to the right spots in time. With Nestor's intel and bit of luck we saw all big 5 multiple times. In addition to it we saw the Wildebeest, Zebras & species of gazelles like Thomson's Gazelle and Grant's Gazelle, along with Impala in thousands crossing the river which was what we went for. Bonus we saw Leopard eating its kill and Cheetah hunt the Zebra -The chase - the cheetah slipped and zebra got away...but the chase was unbelievable.. with the cheetah's anticipation & the prep with hundreds of paparazzi with all the recording equipment including National Geography, the cheetah gave the spellbound audience a good soaking, We had the fortune of seeing the Lion cubs and cheetah's cubs also baby elephants and baby Zebras & Giraffes which took our breath away. Will never ever visit a Zoo after this trip. If Spirit of Kenya can fix some of the accommodations which they charged top dollar but failed to deliver bang for the buck especially in Masai Mara in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge . Without Nestor's excellent Job this review would have had 4 stars.
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful time thanks to our driver Carson and our guide Clement
We had a really good time, the pick-up and drop off went amazingly good thanks to Carson who did his best. Our guide Clement was amazing, very professional and we were able to see the big 3 (leopard, rhinoceros and elephant), we also saw a cheetah, crocodile, zebras, giraffes… I definitely recommend !
