HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He’s very knowledgeable and tells you everything you need to know.
I went to see the Big 10 animals and really enjoyed it. It was an unforgettable experience. Suricatas Safari are very well organised and our tour guide Chazee was brilliant too.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The birthday adventure of a lifetime with Amshar Serengeti
My mother had always dreamed of going on safari, so for her 80th birthday we finally made it happen. It was the adventure of a lifetime. Amshar Serengeti and our guide Nassary made it so special for her (and for us).
Even before we left, Leoni at Amshar made us feel comfortable and confident. He emailed us a copy of their license to assure my mom they were a legitimate operation, and when we had trouble finding flights for our initial dates he shifted our entire reservation to make it work. Even though we arrived late at night, Leoni met us as we were dropped off at our hotel at 10:30pm to finalize arrangements and make sure we were squared away.
Nassary picked us up in the morning for five days of safari in Tarangire, the Serengeti (two days), Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. He made it clear from the beginning that he would follow our lead if we had specific things we wanted to do, but was just as happy to use his expertise to craft an exceptional safari experience for us. And he did—he found us unforgettable animal encounters every day, including many lions (males, females, and cubs), cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, rare birds, monkeys, and dozens of very active hippos for my hippo-loving mom. Every day we thought we had seen it all, but then something new and spectacular would turn up the day after. Nassary was able to identify every species we saw (even the trees!) and shared interesting facts about each one—in fact, he kept insisting we ask him more questions! We were comfortable and secure at all times, and when the Land Rover developed a small mechanical issue Nassary hopped out and fixed it in no time. At the tented camp we stayed at he arranged a birthday celebration with singing and cake for my mom (who he called "Birthday Girl" all week), and she hasn't stopped talking about it since.
Our safari was in the low to moderate price range, but we never would have known it. The animals don't know how much you paid, and every place we stayed was luxurious, impeccably clean, and filled with joyful, attentive staff. The food was consistently very good and plentiful, with omelets to order every morning (even in the middle of the Serengeti). We saw sunset over the Serengeti hills from our porch, lions close enough to touch, the great bowl of Ngorongoro Crater spread out below us, and hundreds and hundreds of animals. Our safari exceeded our expectations in every way, and we will carry the memories in our heart always. Asante sana, Amshar Serengeti!
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
We had an absolutely wonderful 7 nights safari experience from start to finish. Everything was very well organized, and we felt that we were in excellent hands throughout the entire trip. Our guide Abdul was highly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He was always happy to answer our questions and made sure we had the best possible experience. His knowledge of the wildlife and the area really added something special to the safari. Our photographer Sige was also fantastic. He was very professional and managed to capture amazing photos of our safari. The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable, and the food was delicious. Everything worked smoothly. Our guide and photographer continued to help us even after the safari had officially ended. When our flight was cancelled and we found ourselves in a difficult situation, they went out of their way to help us and make sure everything was sorted out. We can warmly recommend Meijo safaris to anyone looking for a well-organized, professional, and personal experience. We had an unforgettable time and are grateful to the whole team!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience as a family
Our safari with Makasa was, without a doubt, the best safari of our lives — and this was already our third safari.
What makes Makasa so special is the experience, knowledge and passion behind every detail. You can feel that their guides are exceptionally well trained and have years of experience in the bush. They have an incredible understanding of wildlife and nature and, above all, operate with genuine respect for both.
One thing that stood out to us again and again was their approach to wildlife encounters. While other vehicles sometimes rushed after the next “sensation”, our guides were confident enough to wait. They knew when patience would create the better experience — and very often it did. We would sometimes wait while others had already moved on, only to end up having a much more intimate and unforgettable encounter afterwards. That kind of judgement comes from experience. It is about understanding the animals rather than simply following the crowd.
Their driving skills also deserve a special mention. On roads like these, having a highly experienced and well-trained driver makes a huge difference — not only for comfort, but also for safety.
The same level of experience can be seen in the planning of the entire safari, especially when travelling with children. Makasa understands better than anyone we have experienced what families actually need. There was never a feeling of stress or constantly having to move from one place to the next. Everything was thoughtfully planned so that our children could enjoy the safari while we adults could have the very best experience as well.
We were equally impressed by the selection of the lodges and camps. They were authentic, beautifully located and carefully chosen, with a genuine awareness of the communities and social projects that can benefit from the money spent there. This is another detail that makes Makasa different.
Kimbilio is probably the perfect example. Makasa created a camp in one of the most magical places in the Serengeti. You can feel in every detail why they chose this particular location and why they built the camp there. It takes experience and passion to deliberately choose a region with fewer visitors rather than simply following where everyone else is going. The result is a completely different safari experience — more private, more authentic and much more connected to the wilderness.
And this is ultimately what Makasa has taught me about luxury on safari.
True luxury is not staying in a five-star luxury lodge every night. It is not changing camps every day. And it is not trying to see everything as quickly as possible.
True luxury is having the time to stay somewhere long enough to truly experience it. It is having a reliable, knowledgeable guide who knows when to move on and, perhaps even more importantly, when to wait. It is having the freedom to slow down and enjoy the moment rather than constantly chasing the next highlight.
And true luxury is the human connection: being genuinely welcomed and, at the end of your stay, being hugged goodbye by the entire lodge team because they have genuinely grown fond of you — not simply because they feel they have to say goodbye.
That is what Makasa showed me.
Their safari is not about luxury for the sake of luxury. It is about experience, authenticity, respect, time, passion and genuine human connection.
After three safaris, I can honestly say: **this was the best safari of our lives.**
We would choose Makasa again without hesitation.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
👍👍👍👍
I enjoyed this trip. Sam and Simon were truly amazing—I highly recommend them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best time!
We had the best experience from start to finish, getting picked up from our hotel in zanzibar to getting dropped back to our next hotel. The Tour Guide Bado was very knowledgeable on all animals, going through many national parks including the serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. We saw the big five to top it off as well. The addition of the hot air balloon made it even more special. To add to this Richard who was our chef for the whole time was 10/10
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Tanzania Safari with Godson
We had an incredible experience exploring Tanzania with Godson, who was not only our guide in the Serengeti but also our main contact throughout the trip. He connected us with Beatrice for the Kenya portion and organized everything on the Tanzania side, making the entire journey feel seamless.
Godson was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. His knowledge of the Serengeti and surrounding areas was exceptional — he seemed to know the parks and roads like the back of his hand! Several other drivers even asked him for directions as we traveled, which says a lot about how well he knows the area.
He also took the time to understand what we wanted from the trip and chose accommodations accordingly. Traveling as a family of four with two teenagers, we really appreciated that he found comfortable family tents and rooms that worked perfectly for us.
From the Serengeti and the search for the Great Migration and big cats, to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, we had an absolute blast. Godson went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience while also being flexible and attentive to our family’s needs.
We are so grateful for everything he did to make this trip special. We hope to come back to Africa one day and explore more of this incredible continent with Godson! Highly recommended.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good
Sam Simon—I really liked them. They were very professional and patient, and the trip was delightful.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellect, Fantastic,
Our trip was faultless from the very beginning to end. The places we went were all awe inspiring. Our Guide Blessing was fun, knowledgeable and ensured we were always well taken care of wherever we went.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
major
Simon and Sam James were both extremely professional. They were quick to respond to messages and efficiently resolved any issues I had. They were friendly and patient, making for a very pleasant trip. I highly recommend them.