20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Honeymoon Safari in Tanzania with Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures
Our safari with Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures was truly an unforgettable experience in Tanzania! From the very beginning, Edson at the office was extremely helpful and responsive to all my questions during the booking process.
My wife and I travelled for our honeymoon, and the team went above and beyond to make it special. They added a “Just Married” sign to the back of our safari vehicle and stocked the fridge with local beers and wine for us to enjoy during the trip such a thoughtful touch that made us feel celebrated and cared for.
During our safari, Dickson was our guide, and he was absolutely incredible. He was always punctual, knew every route across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, and made sure to stop whenever we wanted to take photos of animals. He also coordinated our daily lunches with the lodges and assisted with some extra activities we had planned.
Dickson was friendly, knowledgeable about wildlife, and full of great photo ideas. We felt completely safe and comfortable with him throughout our 7-day safari.
We would 100% recommend Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures and especially Dickson to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. They made our honeymoon an experience we will cherish forever!
Hakuna matata
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best!!!
I decided only the night before that I wanted to join a gorilla trek day trip, and the team somehow managed to secure a permit for me at the very last minute! Coordination was seamless from pickup to drop-off at my hotel — everything was taken care of, and I didn’t have to think about a thing.
I was completely unprepared (no gaiters or gloves), but they found some for me to use. I also requested to be back in Kigali by 6 p.m., and they made sure to place me on a trek with a fair route and even managed to fit in a quick cultural activity. They also asked for my lunch preferences ahead of time, which was a thoughtful touch.
Overall, an amazing and stress-free experience — highly recommend, especially if you’re planning something spontaneous!
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy to communicate and prompt in reply
We had contacted Ariana since beginning of the year and negotiate our package and itinerary. She was prompt in replying and also give suggestions and recommendations. We are very happy with her services.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More Expensive for More Information but Not Neccessarily a Better Tour
I went on the 14 day Combined Kenya-Tanzania Safari. I chose Inspired Feet because of their positive reviews, excellent e-mail communication and detailed itinerary. Fiona was professional and answered all my questions. I had multiple guides but Francis and Godana in Kenya were the best and deserve a shout-out for their service.
I thought I would be with one group the whole time but I was not. This was disappointing to me as a solo traveller. Unless you are on a private tour, you will be on "joining safari" which means you share a car with multiple people from different tour companies. People may have different itineraries. I changed cars 3 times in Kenya and 2 times in Tanzania. It was nice to meet new people and have different drivers but it made it harder to form a bond with people. This was because I had a longer itinerary than most people (it was the extra day in Kenya compared to others that threw things off).
The value for money is OK. I met people who had the same itinerary as me but paid less. I thought I was getting value out of a more detailed itinerary book but honestly it was not worth it. When you get on the safari everyone is figuring things out as they go anyway. Go with the tour company with the best price that hits the destinations you want. The extra information about the destinations in the book and about the hotels was not worth paying what I estimate was 10-15% more than what others did (at least). I would recommend upgrading to the jeep for Kenya though - it is essential and I didn't see any vans in the parks.
Inspired Feet did not communicate with me after I paid the deposit. I was on my own for my visas and had to message them about scheduling the transport from the hotel to their office. Other tour operators did this for their clients so I would have liked more communication.
I was recommended the 14 day itinerary because it was "the most popular option". This was not my experience. During my trip, I did not meet anyone doing the same itinerary (with Inspired Feet or another company). Most people do Kenya OR Tanzania. I did 7 days in Kenya but most people I met were doing 5 days. In Tanzania, I did 6 days but most people do 4. If you want to go to Kenya and Tanzania and want to save money/time, do the 10 day itinerary - it skips Lake Naivasha, Lake Manyara and Tarangire Park, which aren't as popular or good of parks. I preferred Kenya over Tanzania so I would do 6 days in Kenya (having 2 full days in Masai Mara was worth it). The drive to the Serengeti in Tanzania included 4 hours of the worst roads I've ever seen. I thought the Masai Mara was much better for wildlife because it is more dense part. Only go to the Serengeti if it is a bucket list item. The Ngorongoro Crater was highly underwhelming - cool landscape but it really is just a hole in the ground with few animals. Despite this, I enjoyed having a longer trip because I did see new things everyday and could appreciate all the parks at a slower pace. The 4 day run doing Serengeti and Ngorongoro is absolutely brutal - I am glad I had 2 extra days to break it up.
Would I recommend Inspired Feet? Yes and No. Their service was quality, the tour was great and I had a good time. It was expensive for a budget safari and I don't think I should have been recommended the 14-day tour.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized, expert local guide
Extraordinary experience with Zagol Ethiopia Tours: I had a very personalized experience and it continued to be customized as we traveled to make sure I got the experience I was interested in (and guiding me toward things I didn't know about or never would have known about). My guide was personal and clearly a local expert. We expanded my tour based on how much exercise/hiking I wanted, and I got to experience things I never would have on my own (not even close). I'm definitely considering a return visit to do more with this guide, and I'd recommend without hesitation. I'm not normally a guide person, but this experience changed my perception (I did a private tour)
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was amazing
Visiting Zimbabwe was one of the most memorable travel experiences of my life. The country’s natural beauty, warm hospitality, and incredible wildlife make it a truly unique destination. The wildlife viewing was absolutely breathtaking — I had unforgettable moments watching elephants, lions, and rhinos in their natural habitats, especially in Hwange National Park and Mana Pools. The game drives were well-organized and gave me a real sense of adventure and connection with nature. The scenery of Zimbabwe is simply stunning. From the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the world’s natural wonders, to the peaceful Matobo Hills and the vast savannah landscapes, every part of the country feels like a postcard come to life. The weather was pleasant during my stay — warm days, cool evenings, and clear skies that made outdoor activities even more enjoyable. As for accommodations, I stayed in a mix of lodges and safari camps. Each place offered comfort, excellent service, and delicious local food. The staff everywhere were welcoming and went above and beyond to make my stay special.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience.
Incredible experience. The team were very responsive and accommodating. We had a variety of dietary requirements I'm out party and they were all taken care of. Everyone we dealt with were friendly and knowledgeable. Our guides made us feel safe as we navigated through bush walks and canoe rides. This was a once in a lifetime experience and we can not thank the team at Zambezi enough for everything.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Adventure!
Our trip was unforgettable Allan organized everything perfectly, exceeding expectations. As students, we got the best price with comfortable, budget-friendly accommodation.
A special thanks to our warm and friendly guide, Ronnie, who made Lake Mburo National Park truly memorable with his knowledge and kindness.
Thanks Allana, Ronnie and the entire team at Valverde Safaris. See you in the future.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Worst tour experience ever
The experience with Thierry was probably the worst tour experience we ever had. He was a cheap, greedy, salesman that only cared about getting more money out of us, regardless of the consequences. Our car kept falling apart, we got stuck for hours in the middle of nowhere multiple times and he refused to change or fix our car. He booked the cheapest most disgusting local guides and hotels for us that got us constantly sick. And the worst part was that his driver stole 600$ from us during the trip. Overall it was the worst experience ever. We will never go back to Madagascar and we don't recommend anyone to do so.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Gorilla Tour Planners in Uganda
Our mountain gorilla tour ended last week that we planned with Nextgen Safaris with help of Benald. We booked 4 nights in Uganda, 2 nights in Queen Elizabeth park and 2 nights in Bwindi Forest Park.
Our Guide Miss made sure we saw all the animals we wanted. He went an extra mile to make sure we spot a lion. Everything was wonderful and the lodges were amazing.
We highly recommend this company.