ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect service and safari 👌🏼
When I started planning my first safari, I was overwhelmed with the options. I ended up checking gemfinders amongst others and they immediately stood out: very quick responders, very thoughtful and helpful. I had so many questions, needed a lot of advice in planning a proper safari adapted to my preferences and Mildred dealt with everything with a lot of patience, kindness and great advice.
We ended up creating a personalised plan and when the date approached they contacted me several times to remind me of the dates, the things I had to bring, time and place of meet up, etc. This, amongst the quick responses I always got, made me realise how reliable the company was.
The funny part is that the safari was WAY better than expected! The guide, Lawrence, was simply AMAZING. I am a big animal lover and read a lot about animals so had a lot of questions and needed a lot of information: he answered everything and knew a lot about each animal. He was very friendly and extremely punctual and reliable. He is a great driver too. He was making sure to adapt to our needs and provide the great safari we did. Honestly, it was perfect.
Also, the accommodation combined cultural experiences with resorts and amazing views.
I will recommend Lawrence and Gemfinders to anyone who wants to do a safari here. I am very pleased, lucky and how Lawrence says: blessed. We saw the big 5, the 9 strong, the 5 ugly ones and way more animals than I had imagined. Simply incredible. Lawrence promised the best safari and it was. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari Team in Tanzania.
If you are planning a safari, this is definitely the way to go. The logistics were flawless, and spending time at the lodge added so much comfort to our overall stay. The real highlight was having Jeremy as our guide. He knows the parks inside and out, shares amazing insights about animal behavior, and goes out of his way to answer every question. Thanks to him, our adventure exceeded every expectation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding - memorable, fun and life affirming!
Has genuinely been such an emotional and memorable experience, couldn’t recommend this tour company more. Our Tour Guide Eshe and Driver Abel were outstanding, so kind, professional, navigated what could have been tricky times across the whole of the South of the country, but always felt comfortable, safe and having so much fun! What an experience. I would tell everyone to come visit Ethiopia and with Kingdom - we will be back!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So kind and knowledgeable, found me the best arrangements
The communication was seamless, i genuinely feel like i got the best deal during this tour and didn’t have to worry about anything. I was coming after my friend’s wedding so only had a couple days to spare for vic falls but really wanted to hit the must dos without breaking a bank. I shared some thoughts about how i want to plan asked for advice, Memo was straightforward and found me what i needed with all good options and just handled it from there. No need to chase down and just felt really easy. Thank you!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Worst safari I had.
It was horrible and wasted money for crazy trip. Will never choose this ever again.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was AMAZING. The service provided was much more than you are expecting!
The level of attention gave to us as stunning. The guide was very funny and with very knowledge about the animals and the area. Porcupine expedition gave us a amazing experience and much more....we forgot some warm clothes for safari, but they gave us clothes for the occasion and wet wipes. On the arrival at the airport we got a tour around arusha and they took us to places that we wanted visited. All the things mentioned on top were follow all the time with members of the company without any Extra charges. We felt completely secure and thankful for everything!! No regrets!! Thank you guy's!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, friendly, dedicated
Very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, dedicated, thorough. Pleasure to work with.
GR
Excellent Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari Experience
Our experience with L & D Lion Guides Safaris was excellent from beginning to end. I was the main leader of a Greek group, and the team was extremely professional, reliable, helpful and supportive throughout our entire trip.
With their experience and excellent organization, we successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, and afterwards enjoyed a beautiful and unforgettable safari. Communication was easy, the service was very good, and we always felt that we were in safe and capable hands.
The guides and staff were friendly, attentive and willing to help with anything we needed. Their professionalism and local knowledge made a big difference to the success and enjoyment of our trip.
I would highly recommend L & D Lion Guides Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company for Kilimanjaro and safari experiences in Tanzania. They truly helped make our adventure a memorable one.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Damian was a10 out of 10
10/10 – An unforgettable safari experience!
This safari was truly a 10/10 experience and without a doubt one of the highlights of our lives.
Our guide, Damian, was absolutely amazing. From the very beginning, he gave everything he had to make sure we had the best experience possible. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and determination to show us as much as possible made the safari incredibly special. Thanks to Damian, we managed to see the Big Five in just four days, which was beyond anything we could have hoped for!
Everything was perfectly organized, from the pick-up to the hotels and the entire safari itself. We never had to worry about anything and could simply enjoy every moment.
The only negative thing I can say is that I wish I had booked more days!
This was genuinely the best holiday of my life and an experience I could never have dreamed would be this incredible. The wildlife, the landscapes, the hotels, and especially having Damian as our guide made it unforgettable.
If you are thinking about booking this safari: do it — and if possible, ask for Damian! You will not regret it.
Thank you for an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives! 🦁🐘🦏🐆🐃
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Damian really made the Safari ten times beter
We went on a four-day safari with Damian as our guide, and it was such a special and beautiful experience. It really was a dream come true. We saw the Big Five, as well as so many other amazing and unique animals, including leopards, hyenas, lions, and rhinos, among many others.
The accommodation and food were all very well organised. All in all, it was an incredible experience that I would genuinely recommend to everyone!
