NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guide in all of Africa, with a great deal of patience for all your questions.
It was the best experience of my life, and the guide (Allen) made it a hundred times better. Everything was well organized, the cook was excellent, and because it isn't a massive organization, the whole experience felt that much better and less impersonal
FR
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Safari Experience!
Our family had the most incredible experience with Telly Africa Safaris. We chose them to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary and our son Paolo’s 19th birthday, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
From the very beginning, everything was exceptionally well organized. The surprise birthday and anniversary cakes, together with the bottle waiting for us in the morning, were such thoughtful touches that made our day even more special.
A special thank you to Agustino, our wonderful driver, for his professionalism and kindness throughout the journey. We are also incredibly grateful to Dixon, our guide in Mikumi National Park. His knowledge, passion, and amazing ability to spot wildlife allowed us to see an incredible variety of animals and truly appreciate the beauty of Tanzania.
The celebration with the whole team at the restaurant at the end of the safari was the perfect ending to an unforgettable day. We felt genuinely welcomed and cared for from start to finish.
If you are looking for a professional, reliable, and caring safari company, we wholeheartedly recommend Telly Africa Safaris. They didn’t just organize a safari—they created memories that our family will cherish for a lifetime.
Thank you, Glory, and the entire Telly Africa Safaris team. We will never forget this amazing experience!
TW
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible journey
We are so glad we chose Benson Safari for our Kenya and Tanzania adventure. It truly became an unforgettable journey.
Benson, Grace, Edmund, and Zab were all incredibly friendly and professional.
We highly recommend Benson Safari to anyone planning a safari in Kenya and Tanzania!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
I highly recommend Meru Slopes Tours! We had an incredible experience from start to finish and were lucky enough to see the Big Five! Everything was perfectly handled.
A huge thank you to the entire team: Jerome made the booking process so smooth, and chef Joanna kept us well-fed with delicious meals. A very special shoutout to our guide, Joel—he was phenomenal! Friendly, welcoming, and exceptionally knowledgeable and well-prepared. Thank you all for an unforgettable adventure!
Eleonora
DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A warning regarding pricing transparency when comparing safari quotations
A warning regarding pricing transparency when comparing safari quotations
I am a seasoned traveller with a professional background in the airline, hotel, and travel industry.
After changing career, I became a business owner within hospitality, which has given me a deep understanding of service, customer expectations, and responsible business practices.
My approximately 400 TripAdvisor posts reflect my private travels, all of which I have personally planned and paid for. I consider TripAdvisor a valuable platform, and I am always mindful that my reviews concern real businesses and the people behind them. For that reason, I document my experiences with photos and aim to provide balanced and useful information for fellow travellers.
When planning my journeys, I research destinations, lodges, and experiences carefully, build my itineraries step by step, and use reputable local partners for practical arrangements. My purpose is always to share experiences and hopefully help and inspire like-minded travellers.
I am also familiar with the commercial structures behind travel pricing, including rack rates, net rates, and the commission arrangements between suppliers and agents.
My experience with Cheli & Peacock Safaris was therefore very disappointing. I had decided not to proceed with this company.
I had contacted another safari company through their website while researching options. Cheli & Peacock contacted me stating that they worked with this company. This was confusing, as they were not an agent I had selected or approached directly.
After receiving their proposal, I compared the quoted prices with the official published lodge rates, transfers, and domestic safari flights. I was genuinely alarmed by substantial additional mark-ups (between 60 and 100 per cent) on top of rates where agents would already normally receive commission.
I subsequently chose to work directly with Pollman’s Tours & Safaris for my Kenya journey. The itinerary created with Pollman’s is twice as long as the proposal from Cheli & Peacock, includes the same key experiences and additional elements, and is approximately USD 2,000 less expensive.
This incredible difference raises significant questions in my mind regarding the pricing structure presented by Cheli & Peacock.
Such pricing practices raise concerns regarding transparency and customer trust. They can make excellent lodges and safari partners appear significantly more expensive than they are, potentially affecting the reputation of the very suppliers that agents represent.
A premium safari experience is built on trust, professionalism, and clear communication. Clients should be able to understand what they are paying for and feel confident that pricing structures are presented fairly.
Coming from the EU, where consumer transparency, ethical business practices, and responsible commercial relationships are strongly emphasised, I found this experience disappointing and not in line with the standards I would expect from a high-end safari operator.
My concern is not about the quality of Kenya’s lodges or safari experiences — these are outstanding. My concern is about the importance of honesty, transparency, and respect in the relationship between agent, supplier, and client.
I hope Cheli & Peacock will reflect on how their pricing approach is perceived by informed travellers, as trust is one of the most valuable assets in luxury travel.
If you are seeking an agent, read above, I highly recommend the agent, I am using, I have breakdown pricing, double the nights in Kenya, and still saved USD 2,000. My trip is what you would call high-end lodges.
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Vivid Adventure Safari is very good company, reliable company, offers quality services.
The accommodations are very good, the restaurants are well chosen.
The guy is responsible, constantly involved, correct, careful to thanks his clients. I am very pleased with the attention I was given.
I reccomend this reliable company.
I will definitely contact them for my next vacation. Thank you, Vivid Safaris from Uganda!
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with the professional driver John
We spent a wonderful time with our driver and guide John. From six o’clock in the morning until six in the evening, he was very dedicated, taking us to discover all kinds of surprises during our safari trip. Everyone in our group is very satisfied with his service.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
We just got finished a 7-day safari with Zambezi Expeditions, and it was such a great experience. We got to see so much across Victoria Falls and through Botswana (Chobe, Elephant Sands, Nwetwe Pan, and the Okavango Delta. The wildlife sightings Chobe were the highlight of the trip and also seeing meerkats up close. While every trip has a few bumps in the road, I was impressed with how the Zambezi team handled things whenever we had a question or a minor issue. They were super responsive, easy to communicate with, and really made us feel taken care of throughout the whole week. Definitely happy to recommend them if you’re looking to explore Victoria Falls and Botswana!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and helpful
We spent three days with Peter as our tour guide, and we had an amazing experience. Peter is very friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent driver. He showed us all the best places, and thanks to his expertise, we were able to see the famous Big Five in a short amount of time. From the very beginning, he guided us through everything and made us feel comfortable throughout the trip.
I would highly recommend Peter to anyone looking for a memorable and adventurous first safari experience in the savannah. Thank you for making our trip so special!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly knowledgable guide, which made all the difference to the trip.
We appreciated the knowledge and experience of GoodLuck, our guide, which meant we had an exceptional wildlife viewing experience; including 5 different wildbeast crossings in Serengeti North (which is remarkable !). We also saw all mammal species of note with the exception of the black rhino (which is in any case extremely rare). On a less good note: 1. The jeep would require an upgrade; 2. The accomodations were of varying quality, although in general quite good.