KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour operator had gave kind explanation of animals and tried his best to show us various animals.
The tour guide and the service was perfect,
but the lunch box is very bad.
The money was valuable.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour guide is passionate
Everything is good, but lunch is poor so we can’t eat anything.
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We are beyond happy to have chosen Safari Wild Explorers for our trip. Everything was smooth and stress-free right from the very beginning. I had the pleasure of planning our safari with Johann, who was incredibly attentive to every single detail and carefully crafted a tailor-made itinerary that was simply perfect for us.
The hotels they selected were top-notch, offering comfort, beautiful surroundings, and excellent service. Every step of the journey was well organized, and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing — everything just flowed seamlessly.
And of course, a special mention to Zach, our guide. He was absolutely exceptional! His warm personality, great sense of humor, and incredible energy made even the longest drives enjoyable. His enthusiasm for every game drive was contagious, and it was clear that he genuinely wanted us to experience the very best of the safari. Thanks to his deep knowledge of wildlife and the parks, we learned so much and got to witness unforgettable moments.
This was truly the best experience of our lives, and it wouldn’t have been the same without Zach and the amazing team at Safari Wild Explorers. Thank you for making our dream safari come true. We will cherish these memories forever!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful nature and animals, questionable administration and policies
First, we had a wonderful time on the safari! We saw many different animals and the surrounding nature was stunning. On our first day, we flew from Zanzibar to Kogatende for the start of our safari. As soon as we landed, we were able to see many different animals such as Hippos and a lot of wildebeests. Furthermore, we patently waited for the wildebeests to cross the river, which sadly in the end did not happen. On our second day, we were on an all-day safari drive with the chance to see the big 5 and ugly 5. On our third day, we were at the Ngorongoro Crater, quite the side to be seen. And on the last day, we had another half-day safari drive before we headed back to the airport in Arusha to take our flight back to Zanzibar.
Now what was not as nice as the animals we saw was the administration behind the safari. First, we only received our flight confirmation the day before the safari started. Which led to us having to pay for extra baggage because we were not informed about the baggage policy beforehand by Nuhu Nari despite explicitly asking for it. Over all, the communication and organisation by Nuhu was an absolute disaster. He was very short in his answers and did not answer all the questions in a satisfying way. We paid part of the tour in cash upon arrival in Arusha, even tough Nuhu promised us a receipt we did not receive that until this day.
Although the driver was a lovely guy, he was a bit unfriendly on the last day. He was very demanding that the entire group of us (four people) write a review of the tour. Despite us telling him that we would do so, once we arrived at the hotel that day, he kept on promising that we would do it right now on the spot. What we also found a bit greedy was the tip policy, of which we were only informed once the safari started. At the end of our four-day safari, we tipped the driver 100 USD, which is, in our view, fair for the time we spent with him. According to their policy, he expected 320 USD (20 USD per person, per day), which I find to be a ridiculous amount of tip and also a very questionable policy. When we handed him the tip money at the end, he also told us that he expected more money because of the policy. Very unprofessional, a tip should never be seen as granted!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced and professional operator with a friendly nature.
Francis was very welcoming and quickly adjusted our itinerary to accommodate our very delayed flight. His knowledge and professionalism were exceptional. He was always happy to stop for photos and knew the best locations for wildlife viewing.
Our highlights included the incredible chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge and seeing the mountain gorillas in Bwindi, a long time bucket list dream that did not disappoint - an amazing experience! The accommodations were comfortable, practical and well located.
With all meals, park entrances, and permits included, the 7-day tour offered excellent value for money and outstanding service. We would recommend Francis and Nature Connect Safaris.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic! Laurence is so kind, fun, clever and hardworking. He knew so much about the animals.
Laurence was absolutely brilliant all week! We had the best time on safari! He is the best tour guide in Serengeti. He was so kind, fun, knowledgable and he looked after us so well for the whole trip ! We saw all the animals and he taught us so much about them! Absolutely fantastic tour guide! Please tell him a huge thank you from us both! ⭐ We will be recommending him to everyone! -Eimear and Seán
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
The tour was very well managed by the operators. Everything was on time and they take care of all the arrangements. Our tour guide (John) was very patient and understanding. He ensured that everyone was comfortable and having enough time during the game drives to see the wildlife, click some pictures. He tried his best to accommodate the requests from the guest. I would 100% recommend this tour.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good operator
Exciting experience Gorilla. Tour very good organized and an excellent guide Ben!!!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing time with Abdull & Frank!
We had a stay in the Serengeti with a hot air balloon & trip to Tarangire National Park. Everything was organised in a good manner and we got to do everything we wanted to. Nothing was too much for these guys, who helped create everlasting memories for us. Thank you to Rafiki Tembo Tours!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hussein is an exceptionally experienced, passionate, patient, and intelligent guide.
Hussein is an exceptionally experienced, passionate, patient, and intelligent guide. He has an uncanny ability to understand exactly what we wanted and went above and beyond to deliver. He knew precisely when to energize the group and when to give us space, always allowing us ample time to photograph and savor the sight of precious paintings. Thanks to him, we managed to spot the Big Five all in one go, making our African trip truly memorable, fulfilling, and completely hassle-free.