Reviews of Kihindo Tours and Safaris

An exceptional tour operator.

A Having looked at many safari tour operators we chose Kihindo Tours and Safaris because of the quick responses we received from Winnie. She was excellent during the planning of our safari always responding quickly to our questions and queries, at any time of day. Kihindo provided an excellent driver, Isaac, to pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. He was smart, polite, friendly and helpful. Our driver and guide for the week was William. We could not have asked for a better guide. William was outstanding in all respects. He was friendly, polite, helpful and did a wonderful job of looking after us the whole week. We visited three parks, Nyerere, Mikumi and Ruaha during the week and we found them, especially Ruaha, not as crowded as other parks we have visited in Africa but still provided us with excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. During these safaris William was always on the lookout for wildlife and would spot animals and birds that we couldn’t initially see. This wasn’t a problem as he always managed to guide us onto the wildlife he had seen. His knowledge about everything we saw was exceptional and he was always quick to explain about the wildlife’s habitat and way of life. During the journeys between the parks William and I had many conversations about Tanzania, Africa and world affairs of which he paid a particular interest. William is a very intelligent and likeable young guide and, in my opinion, an invaluable asset to Kihindo Tours. If we do a safari again, we would want William as our guide. We highly recommend Kihindo Tours and Safaris for your safari. All the staff were polite, friendly and professional. Thank you, Winnie and William, for making our safari week a holiday of a lifetime.

Kim Blake

Excellent

We Started on May looking for a travel agency to receive some quote for our private safari. We had done a safari private in 2018 and 2019 in Tanzania visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire but this time We would to visit the parks of sud Tanzania. We received some quote from some agengy but the first who wrote to us also a whatsapp and follow us in our request very rapid it Was Winnie from kihindo Tours and Safaris. We asked a lot of changings to find the right compromise with our budget. When we reached The airport in Dar es salam We met Winnie and Willy (our Guide and driver) We started for our private safari and at the beginig everithing went going well. First Park, Mikumi, second Ruaha, in the second park we got stuck for mud for 2 hour (it was raining season) but our guide was very smart, keep calm and solved a problem with help of ranger's park. We changed our plan about the 3 park (Nyerere) because we knew that it was very difficult to drive about raining. We asked to Winnie by whatsapp if was possible and in a bit time we find the good solution to us, so we came back to Mikumi National park. It was the right choise, the safari was execellent, we saw a lot of animals and birds and our Guide was very smart, brilliant. We can say for sure Thanks to Willy if we saw a lot of animals, includind Lions and Leopards. (that we Know are very very difficult to see) Thanks a lot to Kihindo, Winnie, Danfor and Willy. We can say for sure that if we came back to Tanzania, we already know wich will be our safari's agency. Thanks a lot Cristina and Stefano

Stefano

Professional, unforgettable, magical

Unforgettable safari experience with Kihindo Safaris! We spent one week exploring Mikumi and Ruaha, and everything was flawlessly organized from start to finish. Isaya, our guide, was exceptional – warm, passionate, and full of fascinating insights. Kapande, our driver, impressed us with his professionalism and sharp eye for wildlife. Every game drive felt like a new adventure, and the overall atmosphere was both exciting and laid-back. If you’re planning a safari, stop searching – Kihindo Safaris is the one to book. You won’t regret it. Go for it, eyes closed!

Dido974ch

Short: do it! It’s worth the money!

Long: Our recent safari adventure in Mikumi National Park exceeded our expectations in most ways. Our expert guide, Mike, demonstrated exceptional skills in navigating through the park and locating numerous animal sightings. His extensive knowledge about each species and their ecosystem contributed significantly to the overall enriching experience. Mike ensured we had ample opportunities to observe these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Moreover, his keen eye spotted even the most well-camouflaged inhabitants of the park, providing us with once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Throughout the entire expedition, I felt confident knowing that every detail had been meticulously handled by Winnie, who managed our bookings professionally and maintained excellent communication throughout the process. Her commitment to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience reflected her dedication to maintaining high standards of service tailored specifically to customers' needs. Our accommodation, Mikumi Resort, was simple but overall nice. Exactly what you would expect from the budget choice. Overall, I cannot recommend Kihindo Tours and Safaris enough for anyone seeking a truly memorable and educational safari experience. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for visitors made this three-day excursion absolutely extraordinary. Thank you, Winnie and Mike, for creating such an unforgettable adventure!

Leon

Excellent experience!

We had a very nice experience with this Mikumi safari and Udzungwa ride. We discovered 2 very different parts of Tanzania. The lodge (with swimming pool!) and the food were perfect ! Our guide and our driver were really on top : always smiling, they took care of us and did their best for our pleasure until the last minute of the tour ! Thank you for everything !

Cathy

Perfect and super

Amazing Tanzania safari experience! Professional guides, stunning landscapes, and incredible wildlife encounters. Highly recommend! Mr Famous is fantastic!!! I didn't appreciate the walking safari at all.

Loris

Highly motivated young guide with a lot of energy and knowledge.

We highly recommend the Safari Tour with Isaya! We booked the tour with a trip to Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP and the Udzungwa Mountains. Isaya gave us a detailed schedule in advance. The communication was uncomplicated via whattsapp. Isaya picked us up at our hotel at Dar es salaam and we started in Mikumi with an afternoon/evening game drive. The Camp Bastian near Mikumi NP is a great accomodation! The trip to Ruaha was also very nice! Despite the rain season we saw many different animals. Unfortunately, there was construction work going on in our accommodation in Ruaha Park, which is why the night there wasn't so nice. Our highlight was definitely the hike in the Udzungwa mountains (despite the rain). we had a great time with Isaya and can only recommend it. A small note: Isaya wanted to have the payment in cash, which we didn't know. However, we were able to clarify this quickly. we recommend that this is best clarified in advance.

Jonas & Xenia

Mr.perfect

Dreams to realities with kihindo Safari company is real believe me you will never regret to go to Safari tour with him.

Mateo

Great

I was very happy with the tour. I had a very limited time and I had to find a tour for two days on the weekend, going on Saturday morning and returning on Sunday evening. I contacted many companies but Kihindo tours was the one I felt the most comfortable thanks to its professionalism. As I am a solo female traveler, I was a bit stressed and I was not sure if safari was a good idea or not. But I am glad I did it! Winnie and the whole tour team took very good care of me from the moment I was picked up from the hotel to the moment I was dropped off. Although people normally had one guide, I had two guides. Salonike and Jonathan were both very good guides (Jonathan actually was the driver but he was also super knowledgeable) and very nice people. We did game driving both in the morning and evening, both were incredible experiences. I recommend both the tour and mikumi park if you have a limited time and cannot go to the Serengeti.

Ekin

Been a very good tour

We were very happy with the tour. The driver explained everything to us intensively and we saw all the animals. Luckily we had a vehicle without windows. I can really recommend that. Without a window you have a real safari frenzy. We would like to thank Kihindo and Deo Safari Tours for this nice day.

Enis Dagli

Calm, collective and well informed

We booked a 3 day Trip from zanzibar. First day wearrived and went to the Maasai Village, which was a very good experience. The second day was Safari, which started quit early in the morning and lastet Till 5 PM. The Safari was a very good experience, since our guid knew the Park very good and could Tell US alot about the animals living there. The third day was Just the departure.

Linus

The best tour operator

Our experience with Kihindo Tours and Safaris was exceptional from start to finish. Communication was always prompt and helpful, the service was professional, and every detail of the tour was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable, reliable, and made us feel safe at all times. The quality of the experience exceeded our expectations and offered great value for money. Highly recommended. The tour operator Isaia is fantastic and He always went above and beyond and was consistently available for anything we asked.

Carolina

Our Masai tour guide was brilliant, very kind and informative and took lots of nice pictures of us!

Great day out, we saw lions, leopards, monkeys, giraffes, impalas, elephants and lots more. Very good value overall I would say.

Joseph

A dream come truth

From our first contact via WhatsApp with Winnie until our incredible guide William dropped us off at our hotel I had the feeling of being floating... it had been a long time since I felt like a child. Despite asking about everything every two seconds, each of my questions was answered efficiently. I highly recommend doing this activity with them, not only for the price (one of the most competent) but for the magical experience you will get in these days when everything becomes a magnificent "Hakuna Matata". Thank you so much for everything rafikis :)

Gorka

Beyond our wildest expectations

The team at Kihindo Tours tailored our Safari experience to ensure we have an unforgettable time in Tanzania. Our five days included: •⁠ ⁠Boat tour along the Rufiji River (spectacular birds and reptiles) •⁠ ⁠Full day at Nyerere National Park (epic landscapes and stunning wildlife around every corner) •⁠ ⁠Bushwalk experience in Mwaseni (insightful guide with in-depth knowledge of Botanics) •⁠ ⁠Full day at Mikumi National Park (breathtaking wildlife in open savanna, we even saw a leopard!!) •⁠ ⁠Accommodation and food were of high standard, exceeded expectations which made this Safari excellent value for money. The most lasting impression for us is left by our guide, Michael. Michael is an exceptional human, truly dedicated and a joy to be around. As a guide, he is extremely knowledgeable and his enthusiasm and respect towards the wildlife is infectious. He is professional, always punctual and a highly skilled driver - on and off road! We have learned so much from Michael during our game drives and also really enjoyed our meals together, during which we were able to learn a bit more about Tanzania's culture and current affairs. We cannot wait to come back and visit the other National Parks.

Jon and Dayanne

Great guys

It was a unique experience. Winnie helped us with the booking and explained how the Safari worked, she was always very helpful. The guys, Saloniki and Jackson, who were with us during the whole Safari were friendly, helpful and ready to answer any of our questions, always ready to immortalize every moment of this fantastic experience. I would choose Kihindo Safar Tours again for a Safari. (automatic translation from Italy)

Elena

Fantastic!

Great tour, and good service! We had a good time using Kihindo Tours and Safaris, really enjoyed it. Good tour guides!

Tobias

Kihindo holidays represent true Tanzania

I had an unforgettable experience with the Kihindo holiday. My tour guide Isaya has gone above and beyond of my expectations. As I travelled with two young little children I was first very anxious about the whole trip. But Isaya made the journey and safari experience so pleasant and unforgettable from the moment I landed in Tanzania till the end of my trip. We saw plenty of animals in Mikumi National Park within a very short period of time. ISAYA has extensive knowledge about ecology and game drive. He answered an uncountable amount of questions asked by my two little kids with always a smile on his face. I highly recommend this tour guide and I can assure you that you will be in safe hands. Asante Sana to Isaya & his team on KIHINDO tours. Till will meet again !

Zahir Islam

Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly

We had a great time and the tour was well organized with good communication. Would definitely recommend! Danford was an excellent guide!

Holly