CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
Eric and Serengeti clarity were total rockstars for our experience.
Right from booking, the team helped me get to an itinerary that I was happy with through to the end of my trip,
My guide Eric was a machine. It’s a lot of work, touring 7 people and their luggage through Tanzania, Eric did it with a smile. My kids got sick in the trip, he was super patient and made every effort for us to see everything!
I highly recommend going with him!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable, polite, fun, personable. Couldn't ask for more. Initialy a guide now a friend.
SHOES was great from the get go. Very courteous and punctual. When he helped us onto the truck I was initially impressed with the quality of the vehicle. Top notch. Upon seeing other tours in the park they were envious of us. Leg room was good, it was clean comfortable. He accomedated us stopping before entering park for food and drinks. Upon entering the park everyone yelled his name and waved they knew him. As we toured he stopped and shared his knowledge of animals, people and life in Africa. We saw the big 5, every thing we wanted to see and what we didn't know we wanted to see. He cooked, we laughed. We are going back with him in a few years. More services are offered then posted please ask him.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vacation of a Lifetime
It has been almost 2 weeks since we returned from our safari, and my husband and I talk and reminisce everyday about our journey. Day 1 began with Simon meeting us at the airport and driving us to our first hotel. Out in all her glory was Mount Kilimanjaro. We came to find out the next day, from our guide Khalifa, that Mt. Kilimanjaro is known as the "shy lady" because she is usually hiding behind clouds and not visible. But on our first day we got to see this wonder and that set the tone for the rest of our safari. The next day we met our guide, Khalifa Shabani. We spent the next 5 days with Khalifa. Khalifa was just one of a kind! He was incredibly knowledgeable of all the animals, wildlife and vegetation we saw and that we asked about. Khalifa prepped the Land Cruiser for each day of our journey; it was clean and fully stocked with beverages. Khalifa was super patient with all my questions and was very helpful in helping me when I mentioned that I wanted to take a carving of and elephant (my favorite animal) home. He knew exactly where to take us and helped us out with pricing. We could not have asked for a better guide! Now Lion King Adventures makes this journey a total "no brainer." That is, once you receive your schedule everything runs smoothly and like clockwork. Everything from airport/lodging transfers, meals, excursions and additional activities (we opted for a hot air balloon experience over the Serengeti) that interest you. The hotels, lodges and tented camps arranged through Lion King Adventures were beautiful and luxurious. The food at each of these locations was outstanding and all the staff was accommodating and helpful. And lunch during our safari outings, was of restaurant quality! Our accommodations at Zanzibar were just as beautiful and was the perfect place for R&R after our safari. We cannot say enough about our experience with Lion King Adventures and about our guide Khalifa. Everything about our 11-day safari and beach (Zanzibar) vacation was memorable, unique, perfect and an experience that will live with us forever. Thank you, Lion King, thank you Khalifa, we hope to one day be back!
VU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Driver/Guide was superb
Very friendly and accommodating team. The vehicle was clean and well kept.
The driver/guide was superb and always managed to position us it the best sport for viewing the wildlife. Great.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Capetown was a beautiful experience.
We had an amazing experience in Capetown.....Aquilla Reserve is beautiful, a wonderful controller safari experience. The wineries, and Capetown tours and attractions were wonderful.
EG
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
a dream come true
I`ve always dreamed to seeing wild animals, particularly lions, in their own habitat. We did a 5 day tour through Tangarire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti national parks and saw more and closer up than we ever expected. A lot of the credit goes to our driver Fazil. While keeping his eyes on the bumpy track, he still spotted animals that we could only see with our binoculars. August was the ideal time to travel, pleasant temperatures. We felt safe and comfortable. The stays in the lodges (tents on platforms) were unexpectedly luxurious. All the staff was very pleasant and helpful.
After the safari we continued to Zanzibar to a beach hotel in the north. Food was excellent, rooms in our hotel were mediocre. I spent the last few days in Stonetown expecting some interesting sights. Stonetown is a World Heritage site, but it seems to me that the prized buildings have disappeared among new high rise buildings. I did see a few of the renowned carved doors.
I can highly recommend Tanzania as a travel destination.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing company That took really Good care of organizo g and amazing trip
we spend 12 days in Namibia and this company made everything smooth and Great. They took care sincero we booked, explaining all the paperwork that we need ed and chooing beautiful destinations. The guide Hendricks speaks severas languages and was very profesional. Marco the owner took care directly and the trip was a experience of a life time
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professionalism At Its Finest
In October 2025, I completed a fantastic tour with Madagascar Natural Tours. The itinerary included three days in beautiful Andasibe Park as well as multiple days on the west coast in Kirindy Forest and Tsingy. For wildlife viewing, Andasibe was unmatched. The lush rainforests, the quiet atmosphere, and the sheer amount of lemurs (in particular, the haunting indris and mischievous diademed sifaka) leaping through the trees was simply breathtaking. The drier forest of Kirindy provided close-up encounters with brown lemurs, who leapt from branch to branch at eye-level, unbothered by their human fans. It was a perfect mix and sampling of this wildlife-packed country. The eight hour bumpy drive to Tsingy proved to be worth it 100 times over as well. Note that the drive to Tsingy and the climb up are not for the faint of heart. But when in Madagascar, one must go. The limestone cliffs caught by sunlight and dotted with treetops is a view I will never forget. All in all, Madagascar is in a realm all of its own for wildlife and nature. Plus, each lodging location selected by this tour company was wonderful (be sure to request Relais de Mantadia when in Andasibe - it was so peaceful, the utilities were excellent, and it was perfectly located near the park).
With regards to the specifics of Madagascar Natural Tours: my driver for the east, Harrison, and my driver for the west, Mr. Mahefa, were exceptional. They were both extremely punctual EVERY DAY, friendly, helpful, dependable, and always ready to make the long journeys to and from the parks more enjoyable. As a solo female traveler, I can say without hesitation that the drivers are the most important factor for safety and comfort throughout a tour - they are the connection to every lodge and every guided walking tour and can really make or break the trip. Harrison and Mr. Mahefa were fantastic. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism.
While all of the above made Madagascar Natural Tours stand out as a wonderful tour company, Madagascar Natural Tours truly shone bright when things did NOT go as planned. A cancelled international flight, rescheduled domestic flight, and civil unrest that led to the dissolution of the government all happened during my trip. All potentially could have derailed my tour of Madagascar, but did not. And they did not because Mr. Harilala seamlessly adjusted my itinerary to ensure my safety, while still prioritizing my desire to see the fantastic parks of Madagascar. The first hiccup happened when my connecting flight to Madagascar was cancelled and rescheduled for the next day. Because everything in the itinerary was booked in advance, that meant I would not be able to make my domestic flight to the west as planned. Over the course of the evening (and while I was stranded in Addis Ababa), Mr. Harilala was able to rearrange my itinerary based on the availability of other domestic flights and lodges, ensuring I still visited the parks I wanted to, but rearranged the order of the park visits and made minor changes to the amount of days I would be in each park. This was an incredible feat to accomplish in so little time - for while every lodge and domestic flight had been booked, everything was changed and ready to go prior to my arrival in the country. Importantly, Mr. Harilala was present at the airport with Harrison upon my arrival into Madagascar and explained in detail the changed itinerary, putting my mind at ease that everything had been worked out. The biggest test, however, arrived in the form of civil unrest when I drove into Tana with Harrison after leaving Andasibe. Because of the protests and accompanying road blocks, Harrison and I were stuck on the street for hours, unable to reach the hotel, and unable to to leave the area. Of course, this was unprecedented. But with Harrison’s patience and intuition for keeping the client safe, and Mr. Harilala finding a last-minute alternative hotel outside of the city, we were able to safely make it to another hotel and resume the itinerary - which had to be adjusted AGAIN because of a rescheduled domestic flight due to the protests. And yet, I was able to STILL make it to Kirindy Park for multiple walking tours, leading to some fantastic lemur sightings!
Overall, suffice to say that the professionalism of Madagascar Natural Tours was strenuously tested during my stay in Madagascar. And this tour company came out on top. By prioritizing client safety, selecting lodges that were beautiful and client-focused, employing such personable, responsible drivers, and always keeping in mind the client’s ultimate desire to see the natural beauty of this country, Madagascar Natural Tours has proven to be the best of the best.
For these reasons, I highly recommend Madagascar Natural Tours for all of your Madagascar adventures.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Frist time Botswana safari
Michelle did a good job arranging our first trip to Africa. I am detailed with a lot of questions. She was personable and patient with all our questions and requests. The trip she arranged, on somewhat short notice, met all our expectations. We stayed in Cape Town before 11 nights in three Botswana camps, two in the Okavango and one in the Kalahari. The trip was what we wanted and went off without a hitch. We would use her services again and recommend her.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Professional and Friendly! Highly recommended
Joachim was our driver on a 10 day / 9 night northern circuit safari in Tanzania in early March, covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, Ndutu and the Serengeti . From the moment we were picked up at JRO airport, we were at ease.
Joachim was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and their habits, including all the different types of birds that we saw. Somehow he was able to navigate the entire time without a map. He was also incredibly respectful to the rules of the parks and also the animals in general, which was in stark contrast to some of the other guides/jeeps that we saw. He was also extremely professional as a driver, never going too fast and always prioritizing our comfort.
Most importantly, he is a great human being, and we were very luck to have him as our guide on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Highly recommend requesting Joachim as your guide if book with this operator!