NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to “Luitours and Safaris” and guide Kapande an unforgettable and varied tour through Tanzania
We recently embarked on an 8-day tour through Tanzania organized by “Luitours and Safaris”, and our experience was nothing short of spectacular. Our guide and driver, Kapande, made the trip incredibly enjoyable and seamless.
The itinerary included two days of game drives through Mikumi National Park, two days of game drives through Nyere National Park, and three days visiting the coastal town of Kilwa, including a very interesting city tour and two historic sites in the area. From start to finish, the trip was executed perfectly according to plan. Kapande was an excellent companion for the entire eight days, making the journey both pleasant and informative.
His deep knowledge about the country, as well as the flora and fauna in the national parks, greatly enriched our experience. Additionally, Kapande proved to be an exceptional driver. Despite the many unpaved and bumpy roads on our route, he navigated them skillfully and ensured our comfort. When we encountered a long traffic jam on our way back to Dar es Salaam, his quick thinking and local expertise allowed us to take an alternative route and reach the ferry in good time.
Mikumi National Park was teeming with wildlife. In addition to the commonly seen giraffes, zebras, and impalas, we were thrilled to spot elephants, two lion families, and eland antelopes. We were particularly fortunate to have close encounters with a leopard and a male lion. Nyere National Park required more time in spotting animals, but it was well worth the effort. The exotic landscapes and diverse wildlife, including hippos, provided a unique and rewarding experience.
We created wonderful memories thanks to “Luitours and Safaris” and Kapande, and we wholeheartedly recommend them without any reservations.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trustful, well organized
We booked a fly-in/-out safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti for 2 days (family wirh one child aged 6)
Davis and our guide Manfred organized everything really well: from pick up at our hotel, the flights, the lodge in Serengeti and all the return flights, food included for the trip back to Zanzibar for the hole family.
He kept us well informed all the time and was available at all times by WhattsApp or Phone call for questions.
Thank you for our great trip and the introduction of our son too the exciting world of safari. He was absolutly amazed and didn‘t want to leave.
Also a big thanks to the staff of Nyota Safari Camp for being such hostile with children. They just took him for a brief excursion to the wild by foot and let him mix his own sundowner ;)
Top notch,would highly recommend
They made our stay in northern Kenya totally worth it. The staff were highly professional, patient and very hospitable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for ambience,and that calm away from home.
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and capable Team
An Unforgettable Safari with Serengeti Clarity Team!
Our safari with the Serengeti Clarity Team was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, everything was handled professionally, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. The team was knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to adapt to unexpected wildlife encounters, making every moment exciting.
One of the highlights was the accommodation they arranged—it was comfortable, well-located, and added to the overall adventure. Their attention to detail and ability to create a well-balanced itinerary made the trip unforgettable. If you're looking for a safari that combines professionalism with a true sense of adventure, I highly recommend the Serengeti Clarity Team!
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best customer service, they really care
I booked the 14-day private safari in January 2025 in Kenya for my gf and I probably around 6-7 months in advance. I've used Safaribookings before for a 2 day safari in Tanzania. However, Tapesty of Africa had like 5 reviews at the time so it was a bit of gamble. I reached out for a quote and got a reply from Mathew pretty quickly on Whatsapp. Whilst they didn't have a lot of reviews, after chatting for a bit, I just had a good feeling about it.
He sent over the details for the first deposit (25%) and after EXCESSIVE googling on him, the company, the dental outreach foundation tied to it, I was ready to commit. To be fair, the months leading up to it, I did get a lot of update emails and also messages from the team which assured me of the legitimacy but you never know. They said they needed the deposits to start locking in some accommodations ahead of time which makes sense. I also called some of these places maybe 2-3 months in advance (prior to making further deposits) to make sure my money wasn't going into a black hole and it checked out so all good.
I just wanna give them props for the service leading up to the trip as they made sure we we're up to date on what to pack, how to apply for a visa, what vaccinations we needed and so on. The itinerary itself was customisable, we made a few changes during the planning phase. I wanted a mix of mid-to-luxury and truth be told it ended up being more on the luxury end (to our surprise).
We had a wonderful guide, Sami, that spent 2 weeks with us and was very chill and knowledgeable. During the safari itself, the Tapestry team checked in every now and then to see how we we're doing. They helped arrange a nice bday dinner for us as well as take into account whatever it was that we thought was important regarding accommodation.
Initially we said that if it's just one night in park, it can also be a simple camp to sleep in and if it's several nights we'd like something nicer. It was mostly always on the nicer end :)
My only recommendation to anyone booking is to rather to less park and spend a few nights in one place as it means that (1) you get to enjoy the facilities more, and (2) less packing. Though I also don't regret we got to see some 8-9 different parks during 2 weeks.
We we're picked up directly in Nairobi and ended our trip in Diani for a few more beach days on our own. The Tapestry team, especially Hilda, was so accommodating that she even offered to help with things post-safari e.g set up transfers to the airport or set up visits to Giraffe Centre in Nairobi or Sheldrick.
Anyways, when booking this long in advance I was sure this was gonna be a gamble considering the company had just been recently set up but in hindsight I can honestly confirm it was all SO worth it. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. And yes, I can and would highly recommend them for a safari. And no, this is not some AI written review :D, you're welcome to check "Safari Kenya" under my highlights on insta @henrilempu.
I know choosing a safari operator is tough and feels like a gamble. I can't vouch for any other company as I haven't tried them but I'd sure book my next safari with Tapestry again!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous
I understand that no one can predict how a Safari will go, but this one was amazing. And our guide Yusuph was so fantastic. He was attentive to our needs, fun to talk with and knew so much about the parks and the animals. We just adored him. Our accommodations were 1st class and we had an amazing experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The BEST there is!
This is now my second time going with lion king! Everything was top notch, great communication, lovely accommodations, and by far the most incredible sighting!
My guide, Yusuph is the best! I highly recommend him! As a photographer, he helped me get in the best lighting, very patient and made car position suggestions to help me get better photos.
Just hanging out with Yusuph is honestly so fun! I can’t recommend lion king enough and I do wildlife photography for a living!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tanzanian Adventure
We went on safari with RO Scavengers for 7 days and had a great time with some amazing and intimate moments spotting the wildlife and seeing nature in action. Having been back in the cold damp UK for nearly 2 weeks now we are still looking back very fondly on our time spent spotting animals with our friends and our guide Edward who was absolutely superb. Silas and Robert in the office gave great service throughout the planning, booking and execution stages and Silas was always on hand and very responsive to any queries we had.
We moved accommodation every day to see different areas but in hindsight might have chosen just two, our favourites being Ndutu and Ngorongoro as they provided the best game viewing, however that is dependant on time of year and you should take advice from RO on the best locations for your intended travel dates. All the accommodation provided was a good standard and we stayed at 3 tented camps and particularly enjoyed these which all had lovely tented accommodation with en-suite facilities and hot and cold running water with no bucket showers.
Top tip would be to take some US dollars as they are accepted everywhere and not all of the tented camps and some other places accepted credit cards.
Following our safari we spent a week in Zanzibar at a beach resort with a few day trips out all organised by RO along with the internal flights and transfers. Again the accommodation was great, we stayed on an all inclusive basis at Ocean Paradise which was perfect for our needs, providing good rooms, we had Ocean Front villas. The food was varied and good quality and the location was great and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
One particular trip we took was called the “Mamas of Zanzibar” and this was truly authentic and a great way to really understand life from a local perspective.
We thoroughly recommend a booking with RO Scavengers and Edward was certainly an excellent guide and travelling companion, helping us out with anything and everything we needed.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Michelle Astbury was thorough, helpful with great attention to detail
Pre- travel arrangements and communications were smooth, helpful and detailed.
The arrangements proved perfect. The internal flight and road transfers worked well. The lodge (Waterbuck) in Kruger was small and intimate with expert guides and great cooks. The setting was great with our own water hole outside our rooms (visited by all sorts including elephants and at night hippos). 4 fascinating days in which we saw all the Big 5 and many more.
Then transferred to Cape Town for a week in Constantia. The Last Word hotel was excellent.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous!
We did our first safari in Kenya and chose JungleRoam Safari. It was a great experience: the agency responded well to our questions when choosing the trip and allowed us to have a tailor-made safari. They also offered attractive prices.
The safari itself went very smoothly. Our driver, Steve, was attentive to our expectations and made every effort to ensure we had an amazing experience. The itinerary included Amboseli and Tsavo West: stunning landscapes and magnificent animals in their natural habitats. The accommodations were also of high quality, as were the meals.
The safari ended with a surprise leopard that Steve had anticipated in Tsavo!
Thank you for everything!