20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The BEST experience!
Lion King was amazing from the very first correspondence until we were dropped off at the end. The driver who picked us up at the airport, Bright, was wonderful, as were the accommodations, food and drinks provided, and safari vehicle. However, what really made our trip spectacular was our guide, Richard. He was energetic, polite, professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable and happy to talk about everything from wildlife to Tanzanian politics and culture. He was also a very safe and smooth driver. To sum up Lion King in one event: One morning we located a single lion and followed it until we were able to have a front row seat for two lions killing two wildebeest! We were the ONLY people there during the entire event. This trip was worth every single penny and I would vehemently recommend this company and experience.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Oswald (Ozzy), our tour guide was just excellent, patient, and demonstrated an exceptional knowledge about the animals and their habitats.
Loved each of the hotels we lodged at.
The experience was worth the money spent. Thank you Lion King!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ben was experienced, knowledgeable, and professional.
We had an excellent experience using Blue Mountain Trekking. Ann was so helpful and quick to communicate with us every time. She arranged our safari, transport, and even helped us buy train tickets. It was a huge help, and her rates on some things were much better than if we had booked them ourselves. She even helped us buy same day airline tickets when we had an emergency. Our safari guide Ben did a great job and our family loved every minute! So thankful to have Blue Mountain Trekking take care of the details so that we could enjoy our trip! I cannot recommend them enough!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kathi catered to our every need and truly made it a trip of a lifetime.
Kathi was very knowledgable and was always available. Everything was planned out so precisely and perfectly. Our private tour guide in Cape Town was super knowledgable and top notch. Our stay in Sabi Sands was incredible. The accommodations were stellar and the ranger and tracker were amazing and made the overall safari experience very special. She really made this trip "a trip of a lifetime". Anyone considering going to South Africa should definitely reach out to her.
IE
35-50 years of age
A perfect honeymoon safari and a trip of a lifetime
We went with Soul of Tanzania for our honeymoon and were so happy we chose them. Marta was amazing to deal with from the start and throughout, very knowledgeable, pointed us in the right direction and gave very useful feedback on the type of itinerary we were hoping to go with.
We absolutely loved the itinerary we did. On top of that, the guide they set us up with Rodrick, was beyond what we could have hoped for in a guide, he enabled us to see all we could have hoped to see and more. He also reiterated our perception of how nice and friendly Tanzanian people are.
If you book with them, it will be one of the best decisions you could make it creating the safari trip if your dreams.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect in everythings. Fantastic experience
Organization was perfect, from the arrival in the Airport to the small details along the trip
Guide Gerry was really perfect, he showed to us the real Tanzania and he made the impossible to see all Animals, giving to us many extra information being so friendly
Super recommended
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized and welcoming. Hotels are perfect and service is impeccable. Strongly recommend.
We decided to go for a private 4 day safari (3 nights). The tour operator can adapt depending on your budget/what tou want to do.
We went to:
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro
- Lake Myanara
We slept the first and third nights in an amazing hotel (Tloma Lodge) and the second night in luxury camp directly in the Serengeti, amazing.
Dennis our guide shared all his knowledge with us, been doing this job for 17 years! It was really a pleasure
Overall, the tour operator was perfect and the trip created memories for a lifetime!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful and well organised
Two of us booked on to the 5 day budget camping safari - Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park. We were in a vehicle with 5 others on the same trip. The whole experience was excellent. Clear, prompt communication beforehand and any questions answered by email. Khalifa was a great guide, ensuring we were always happy and helping with things like exchanging money and where to buy souvenirs. The accommodation was all excellent - half the nights in a very large tent and the other half in incredible lodges with swimming pools. Lovely range of activities - game drives, cycling, boat trip. On the game drives Khalifa was great at getting us good views of the animals and we spent a long time in the parks. Would definitely recommend - nothing about it felt 'budget'.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, one life experience with an amazing guide
I took a 3 day Safari tours with Jocky Tours. It was just amazing! Our driver and guide Khalifa was so knowledgeable about Masai Mara area. We had explored many African mammals thanks to him. We also discovered Masai Maran tribe people. Khalifa was so kind like a brother during the tour. I also made great friends from different countries by this tour. So, just take and enjoy this tour.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expectations exceeded
Tremendous experience and life changing! Our guide, Abby, was a gem. It is obvious that he cares about his country and all it has to offer! Abby was born to be a guide. We enjoyed incredible meals out in the bush and learned some basic Swahili phrases. Abby has an eye for wildlife and we were the first people to see most hard to find animals that other vehicles had passed by. When you book your trip, be sure to ask for him as your guide. You will not be disappointed.
Our initial and constant contact throughout the booking and preparation process was Elvice. He was quick to reply and was very helpful in finding out our desires and made sure the trip we would experience would be successful. In fact, the trip he put together for us far exceeded our expectations.
It is scary booking a trip of a lifetime and making a deposit in advance to be able to get lodging booked. You send the money hoping this is really a legit company that will take care of you. Let me assure you, this company is top notch and will honor their word! We had initial plans for a 2020 safari and had made a deposit and a schedule was put together. Due to covid and scheduling issues, a 2 year pause was placed on the trip. We were personally welcomed to Tanzania by Elvice. He was there to greet us and welcome us to our long-planned safari. This is a company that we will recommend to everyone that has a desire to see this incredible country.
