AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Gorilla Trek Adventure with Universe Venture!
What an incredible experience! My partner and I recently joined Universe Venture for a gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda's lush volcanoes, and it was hands-down the highlight of our trip. From the moment we met our driver Christian from Universe Venture, everything was seamless and magical.
Our driver was fantastic—not only did he navigate the roads expertly, but also shared tons of engaging stories about Rwanda's rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes along the way. It made the journey feel personal and immersive. The trek itself was thrilling—hiking through misty bamboo forests with expert coordination from the team. Spotting the silverback and his family up close was a once-in-a-lifetime moment; their gentle majesty left us in awe.
Universe Venture handled every detail perfectly: comfortable transport, permits sorted effortlessly, and top-notch safety briefings. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel like family, turning a bucket-list adventure into cherished memories. If you're dreaming of gorilla trekking, book with Universe Venture—you won't regret it!
Highly recommend—thank you to our wonderful driver and the Universe Venture team! 🙏🦍
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Outstanding Safari & Kilimanjaro Adventure with Somewhere In Africa!
We had the most incredible 3-week journey through Tanzania with Somewhere In Africa, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences of our lives.
From the very first day, everything was perfectly organised: smooth airport transfers, the reliable jeep with our fantastic driver/guide Amani, and a crew that felt like family by the end. Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, a challenging but successful Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route (summited in record time thanks to our amazing guide Suma and his energetic team), and even relaxing days in Arusha – it was all flawlessly executed.
Highlights:
• Knowledgeable, fun, and super caring guides (Amani and Suma were absolute stars!)
• Great food on safari and excellent camp catering during the climb (shoutout to Fundi the cook!)
• Perfect acclimatisation planning on Kili, safe & professional crew, and real attention to our well-being
• Beautiful lodges/camps, well-maintained vehicles, and seamless logistics from start to finish
Everything was communicated clearly, they were flexible when needed, and they truly go the extra mile to make your trip unforgettable. If you’re looking for an authentic, high-quality Tanzanian adventure with people who genuinely care – Somewhere In Africa is the one. Highly, highly recommended!
We’ll be back. ❤️🦁🏔️
Steffen
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience
Amazing experience with our fantastic guide, Steve! Thanks to him, we could see a lot of animals and learn more about Kenyan culture. Everything was super smooth and all the accommodations were wonderdul!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful, reliable, trustworthy
What an incredible safari experience!
Excellent service with the communication before heading out on safari. The tour group answering all my questions promptly and was exceptionally helpful in all of their communications.
The actual safari experience was AMAZING! A big huge thanks goes to our driver: Moses. He did an exceptional job of locating animals and places for us to see. He had a fantastic experience of the Masai Mara Park and knew exactly where to find animals.
Thank you so much Team!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication with Danford and Victor was the most amazing guide
We want on a safari as a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. Our trip started in Arusha where Danford had booked us into Planet Lodge which was a nice hotel with bungalow like rooms, which fitted us perfect as we could have connecting rooms.
Victor talked us through the safari the night before leaving, which was great as it gave us a view of what to expect. Although a safari is about a lot of unexpected experiences. Danford recommended us to go to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu and Central Serengeti and this was great advice. We got very different experiences each day. Victor was also quite fantastic, he saw things other guides didn't which as an example gave us a sighting of a baby leopard just next to our car. His knowledge was a big part of our total experience.
We did have a hickup with one of the tented camps but Danford swiftly helped with this. Other than that all was as described or better. we stayed in Ngorongoro Wild Camp, Safari Haven in Ndutu and Kontiki in Central Serengeti. In our view, the Kontiki was the nicest of these 3, and also where we got animals close to the tent. However, the food was best at Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
If we were to change anything at all, it would be to stay in Moshi the first night and Arusha second, instead of 2 nights in Arusha as we did now. we went on a coffee tour on the hills of Kilimanjaro our second day and it would have meant a few hours less in the car. But this is the only minor thing we would change. The coffee experience was also great, and we recommend taking the time for it.
We definitely recommend booking with Paws and Claws and if possible have Victor as a guide.
CZ
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best time
We booked a private 9-day safari for five people, which gave us a lot of flexibility and made the whole trip very comfortable. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and even though we saw other travelers having check-in issues with their safari companies, we never had a single problem.
The highlight of the trip was definitely our guide, Dickson. With 19 years of experience, his knowledge of wildlife and animal behavior was incredible. He always knew where to position the vehicle, even at busy sightings with lots of other cars around.
A guide really makes or breaks a safari, and Dickson made ours. Very professional and reliable company overall—we had an excellent experience.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional service and an unforgettable Masai Mara experience
I spent three days with Jocky Tours and Safaris, and it was a truly unique and memorable experience. From the very beginning, the service was excellent. I was picked up from my home and dropped off at the end of the trip, which made the entire journey smooth and stress-free.
Throughout the three days, the level of attention and care was consistently outstanding. Our two guides, both named James, were exceptional professional, attentive, and always focused on ensuring our comfort and safety while sharing their extensive knowledge of the Masai Mara. Their dedication greatly enhanced the overall experience.
In terms of organization, everything was handled flawlessly. Transportation, schedules, and logistics were perfectly managed, and there was nothing left to improve. Jocky Tours and Safaris is without doubt an operator I would strongly recommend to anyone planning to visit the Masai Mara.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Was amazing experience made my journey so comfy to Massai Mara
A wonderful experience — everything was perfectly arranged, making my journey to the Maasai Mara very comfortable.
NL
Great Safari for a good price.
Very helpfull and realiable and friendly tour guide.
The tour guide named Izack during the Safari tour is very good in finding the animals, we had the chance to see the Big 5's and the Ugly 5's and a lot more. We definitely recommend this operator to future travellers of Tanzania. Thank you for amazing time we had here in Tanzania.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best choice to visit Ethiopia
We (me and my girlfriend) can only say that we had the best experience. Our expectations were surpassed. Our guide tours were taking care of us every minute, and so gentle all the time, they took care of every detail to make sure our experience was the best, and made us feel as a family. If you are coming to Ethiopia this is the best choice, you wont regret it.
