DE
Wonderful
We had a short safari while we were in Tanzania for other reasons. We had a wonderful experience. Friendly, very informative and we could see so many animals in a short time. I highly recommend the company and if I will do Safari again with my family, I would choose Joyful Safari for sure
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magic experience in Tanzania with LemCarnivoresTours
We were a group of eight people visiting Tanzania for the first time. We chose Lem Carnivores based on recommendations from friends who had traveled with them in the past. Vicente organized the safari, hotels, lodges, and camps. They did an exceptional job, the guides were very professional and showed us the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater with excellent quality. I would travel with them again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Organised Experience!
We went on a safari organised by Tanzania Roadside Expeditions in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. From the very start they have been incredibly responsive and organised and ensured that they met our requirements and interests. The tour guides Anthony (Kenya) and Sam (Tanzania) and organiser (Zepha) were incredibly kind, knowledgable and organised! We enjoyed the itinerary, the hotels and overall the experience was unforgettable.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stanley was great. He really helped make this an unfortable trip
For me as a traveller I felt extremely relaxed, not having to worry about places to stay, what to eat, making itineraries. The whole team was amazing, always working in making the most amzing experience and trying really hard to make sure we saw all the animals. They made sure we didn't have an extremely tight schedule, and if we we're tired of seeing something or wanted to spend more time somewhere we were always accomodated. Our guide (Stanley) was realy helpfull in answering our questions, and explaining how things work with the tribes, what the different animals are called and we even got to learn a little Kiswahili .
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, responsible, knowledgeable, and friendly
Joseph was a great tour guide. He was very responsive during the planning phase of our trip and went out of his way to accommodate our requests. We didn't have a card reader for the digital camera he let us borrow and he acquired one for us the very next day. Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable trip.
KH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly a trip of a lifetime!
My friends and I had an incredible 10-day adventure with Widman Tours & Safari, exploring Ruaha National Park and Udzungwa Mountains. From the moment we booked, their team was professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. The safari experience was unforgettable—wildlife sightings, stunning landscapes, and expert guides made each day special. The accommodations were comfortable and well-chosen, adding to our enjoyment. Exploring Udzungwa’s lush forests was a highlight, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. I highly recommend Widman Tours & Safari for an authentic, well-organized Tanzanian safari experience. Truly a trip of a lifetime!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unresponsive and elusive
I was in contact with the owner Joshua throughout the process. I inquired about a 3 day chimpanzee trekking tour with 2 other travelers. I liked the itinerary and made a deposit. I had various questions and he was unresponsive. I had to follow up 2 or 3 times for him to respond which he was a red flag. My flight into Kigoma was canceled, so I should have been able to request a 50% refund of the deposit I made per their refund policy , as it was over 30 days prior to the trip. When I requested it, He never responded. I followed up various times without a response. Effectively, the refund I was owed was not given to me. I do not recommend this company if you plan on going on holiday unless you want to deal with an unresponsive and elusive owner.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional adventure
We had a superb safari with the team: Freddy, our driver and guide, and Baraka, our chef.
We chose a private safari to fully enjoy the adventure, and we were not disappointed. The food was perfect, thank you Baraka!
The accommodations were excellent: one night in a lodge, followed by incredible experiences in tents, sleeping in the savannah, surrounded by wild animals.
Upon our arrival and return from the safari, we stayed at Hekima House, where Shannel gave us a warm welcome and with whom we had a wonderful time.
Upon departure, we even shared a friendly drink with the Hekima House team.
⚠️ Important information: if you are in contact with Richard, aka "Pilipili," please note that he is not part of the company.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stress Filled Trip
Our group of twelve began planning this trip in Sept 2024 and hired Craig and Bianca of Southern African Tours to organize what we hoped would be a seamless, once-in-a-lifetime Safari and Cape Town experience. Instead, it turned into a stressful and costly ordeal.
After making our final payment in June, we repeatedly requested confirmations for hotels, internal flights, and Cape Town activities. Bianca assured us everything was paid for, but never provided any documentation. Upon arrival, we were shocked to discover that nothing had been paid for at all—no hotels, no flights, no activities.
Bianca stopped responding to all messages, leaving us completely abandoned and in disbelief.
Our first safari lodge confirmed Bianca only called the day BEFORE to request rooms, without payment. She had held our group’s money for nearly a year yet failed to secure a single booking. As a result, we had to pay out of pocket each day at higher last-minute prices for flights, safari resorts, hotels, tour guides, and Cape Town activities. To make matters worse, internal flights were so limited we had to split our group across different planes.
Instead of enjoying the trip we had spent a year looking forward to, we wasted precious hours daily researching, calling, and booking the rest of our own itinerary—tasks we had hired Southern African Tours to manage.
Thankfully, the staff at Kapama Game Reserve went above and beyond to help us find rooms and salvage part of our trip. Their professionalism was the only bright spot in this otherwise mismanaged experience.
Please learn from our mistake: do not use Southern African Tours. They took our money, failed to book or pay for anything, and strung us along with empty promises before going silent.
South Africa is a breathtaking country and truly worth experiencing—but do yourself a favor and use another travel agency that will handle every detail properly and give you the trip of a lifetime.
BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommended, professional and well organized safari
Very satisfied with everything from pre-communication, organisation, service, the whole safari experience and value for money. Many thanks to the whole team and mostly to Jeff who was a great guide and driver!