CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great birding/nature guide and excellent organizer
I and 4 my friends took the birding trip in Tanzania from 6th Feb to 27th Feb 2026, organized by Deogratius Muhumuza, owner of Budget Birding Africa (previously: Uganda Eco Tours). Our second bird guid during tour was Abdulrahman Adam. Both, Deo and Abdul, are excellent guides - due to their perception and knowledge of African birds, I have twitched 470 species of birds (some my colleagues have more, around 480, since due to my shortsightedness and forgetting to take my spectacles I have missed some species) and 30 species of mammals. We have visited following places: Lark Plains, Mererani Masai Steppe, Shambarai Plateau and Swamp, Arusha NP, area around Mkomazi NP, South Pare Mountains, West Usambara Mountains, Magamba Forest, Amani Reserve, Morogoro, Mikumi-Kilusa Road Miombo, Magombera Forest, Udzungwa Mountains NP, Kilombero Swamp, Mikumi NP, Mbulu Highlands, Ukaguru Mountains, Nou Forest Reserve, Tarangire NP, Karatu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate and Ndutu Plains, south of Serengeti NP. All these places are very picturesque and full of animals. To African Great Five Leopard is, unfortunately, lacking but other members of the group (Elephant, Lion, Buffalo and Black Rhino) made show for us. Among mammals were of course great amount of different antelopes (great herds of Wildbeest, also Eland, Impala, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Thomson and Grant Gazelles, Ugogo Dikdik, Bohor Reedbuck), also Zebras, Masai Giraffes, Warthogs, Cheetah, Spotted Hyaenas, Hippos, Black-backed Jackal, 3 species of Mongoose, Galago, Yellow and Olive Baboons, Vervet Monkey, Blue Monkey, Udzungwa Red Colobus. As for birds - among this 470 species were 5 Turacos, 8 Bee-eaters, 3 Orioles (among them - Green-headed!), 4 Rollers, 4 Batises, 4 Vultures, Secretarybird, Martial Eagle, Bateleur and a lot of other raptors, 3 Bustards (among them - Kori), 8 Hornbills (among them - Southern Ground Hornbiil), Grey Crowned Crane, 7 Cuckoos, Storks, Herons, Lapwings and other Waders, 13 Cisticolas, a lot of Weavers, Bishops, Widowbirds and Whydas, 19 Sunbirds, a lot of Passerines - Larks, White-eyes, Warblers, Sparrows, Wren-Warblers, Canaries, Seedeaters, Starlings, Waxbills, Firefinches, Shrikes, Boubous, Tchagras, Wattle-eyes. Among them there were a lot of endemic or near-endemic species. The bird of the trip was, however, Pel's Fishing Owl. Fantastic views of this impressive bird we had at the edge of Magombera Forest.
From Deo and Abdul we got a lot of information about country, people, their habits etc. Our meetings with some people (e.g. with Masai men helping us to repair our forever broken car) were really unforgettable. This was my second trip with Deo (previous in 2013 around Uganda) and was similarly rich with species, adventures and memories.
Tomasz Kłys, Lodz, Poland
PS. Breakdowns of the car was not Deo’s fault but agency from which vehicle was hired. Despite these problems, it was quite comfortable and very functional for observations and making pictures from inside, with the separate window to every passenger.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional service with excellent communication and seamless planning from start to finish.
Mara Whisper Safaris provided an incredible experience from start to finish. The communication during booking was seamless, and our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, ensuring we saw all the major wildlife. Great value for money and highly reliable I can’t recommend them enough for a Maasai Mara adventure.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A team of serious, reliable and honest young professionals
We went on a safari to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. It was a fantastic experience. We saw so many animals up close! We were accompanied by Kuvet, a kind and polite man. He made our experience unforgettable! We stayed in a spectacular African-style lodge. Even though we had a few mishaps, the guys were always there for us and took immediate action to resolve everything, accompanying us until the end of our adventure! They were always available for anything and in touch with us. Excellent value for money. Recommended!
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IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with Donwel
Had been planning a safari trip to Kenya for sometime. After some online research, wrote to a couple of Nairobi based operators listing out what we wanted. Selected Donwel Tours and Travel as Christine Moseti, senior travel planner, responded very promptly with a detailed itinerary giving us details about the places we would be visiting and our stays as well. On enquiry, we were also given quotes for different price ranges.
On arrival in Nairobi, we were met by an entire team from Donwel. Victor, our guide for the next nine days was introduced to us as an 'animal magnet '. Turned out to be quite true as he knew exactly where to find them. A big shout out to Victor for being a most excellent guide and friend. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife we encountered and all things Kenyan. Patiently answered our million and one questions. Took really good care of us.Our stays, all located within the National forests, were absolutely top notch. For our last two days in the city, Clinton was our guide. Cheerful, bubbly and knowledgeable.
The vehicles given to us were comfortable and very well maintained.
Must add that our experience from arrival to departure was seamless, with all the paperwork and payments handled by the company itself.
So, thank you Donwel Tours and Travel for organising such a wonderful trip for us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience with Loise Adventures
We were a team of five visiting Kenya from Burundi, and we traveled with Loise Adventures. The team was warm and very easy to work with. Lyn was especially wonderful—quick to respond and always available whenever we needed assistance.
Our guide, Francis, was excellent and ensured we got to see all of the Big Five animals, which made our experience truly unforgettable. The airport transfers were also very smooth and seamless.
I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking to have a memorable safari in the wild, let Loise Adventures be part of your journey.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very accommodating and great service
From the beginning Fuhara office was very helpful and responsive! They customized our tour to what we were looking for and helped organize other things like laundry during our stay. Our tour guide Delight was nothing short of spectacular! By the end of the 9 days we felt like he was part of the family! It was sad to go our separate ways and I really hope we run into him again! We didn't go during the best animal season because of all the water but that wasn't fuharas issue. We knew going into it that the game viewing wasn't going to be as great as during the dry season. With all that said the tour guides did their best to find us animals and have a wonderful experience which we did! I would 100 percent recommend Fuhara for anyone looking for great service and just overall great people on an African safari!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything perfect!
Our experience with Kiboko was fantastic. Everything was very easy and well organized. Our guide, Charles (Bush Pilot), was excellent—very attentive to us and extremely knowledgeable about the park. All the guides respect him and share information with him about where to find the animals at any given time.
Our experience with Kiboko was fantastic. Everything was very easy and well organized. Our guide, Charles (Bush Pilot), was excellent—very attentive to us and extremely knowledgeable about the park. All the guides respect him and share information with him about where to find the animals at any given time.
Additionally, Clare had a couple of thoughtful gestures with us during our trip, which we really appreciated. 100% recommended!
Additionally, Clare had a couple of thoughtful gestures with us during our trip, which we really appreciated. 100% recommended!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everlasting moments, Thank you
We booked a Honeymoon safari and Beach activities in Zanzibar, the experience was absolutely outstanding.
Noah our safari organizer he’s detailed to informations and professional.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely extraordinary experience with Halal Safaris!! I cannot recommend them highly enough!
I genuinely don’t even know where to begin; my experience with Halal Safaris was nothing short of extraordinary!
From the very first moment, I felt completely taken care of. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfectly organized, and their kindness and professionalism immediately put me at ease. It’s rare to come across a company that combines such high standards with such genuine warmth.
But the real magic happened during the trip itself. Every single day felt surreal. Being surrounded by nature, witnessing incredible wildlife, and experiencing moments I had only ever dreamed of, it honestly left me speechless at times. There were moments where I just paused and thought, “Wow… this is actually happening.”
What truly made it unforgettable was the personal touch. The care, attention, and passion from the team made all the difference. The team was incredibly attentive to all our needs, and mashAllah so incredibly knowledgable about history, the surroundings and wildlife, which made everything so much more interesting and captivating.
I came back home not only with amazing memories, but with a deep sense of gratitude. This wasn’t just a trip, it was something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
If you’re considering booking with Halal Safaris, don’t hesitate. This is more than a safari, it’s an experience that will stay with you forever.
Thank you Halal Safari for making my long-time dream absolutely extraordinary!