Reviews of Kihindo Tours and Safaris

Wonderful experience with an excellent team

We are in Tanzania on our honeymoon and we chose Kihindo Tours and Safaris to do our Safari in Mikumi national park. From the first contact we knew we had made an excellent choice, Winnie was always very attentive :) During our experience we were very lucky to have had Michael as a guide. Michael is a good guy and a super punctual guide, very dedicated, careful and with a great passion/knowledge for animals and the African savannah, thanks to him we had the opportunity to see more than once the animals we really wanted to see, like the lions, elephants and giraffes. For anyone thinking about going on safari in Tanzania, we highly recommend this excellent company!

Patricia Bronze

Perfect safari tour

Thank you very much to Kihindo Tours & Safaris for a super private safari experience. The organisation was very good, the accommodation at the national park was comfortable and we had delicious food. Our guide/driver did his best to see as many animals as possible, he was very responsive to all our requests. They even arranged a special birthday surprise for us, for which we are very grateful. Value for money very good, we recommend!

Greta

I felt scammed

We felt scammed. The conditions we paid for weren't what they offered us. Water wasn't free, and the car wasn't the same as in the photos (it was broken all over). The guide spoke only the bare minimum and didn't offer us water during the safari. He even deigned to tell us his name at the end so we could write a review. He arrived over an hour late for one of the excursions, and there wasn't even an apology. You're always hungry at mealtimes; a sandwich and that's it. Their solution? None. They don't answer any of our messages.

Bea

Nugu is an exceptional safari guide passionate, attentive, and turning every moment into pure magic!

During this amazing tour we learned so much thanks to our guide, Nugu. We saw a lot of animals (facochere, lions, hippos, giraffes…) but must of all we learned so much about the wild life and the Tanzanian culture and lifestyle. It is really reliable, kind, they take care of every detail you should just do it. But the perfect safari will never exist without Nugu. He is the best one, ask the company, he will guide you and make you love the wildlife, trust me. Stop hesitating, just book and ask for nugu.

Firdaous

Our guide, William, was very polite and helpful, he provided a great tour. Would highly recommend.

Was great value for money. Despite it being rainy season we still saw many animals. William knew all the good locations and helped us to maximise our experience in seeing as many animals as possible which was amazing.

Will

good value and reliable

An unforgettable safari experience with Kihondo Safaris! Our 3-day budget safari in Mikumi National Park was absolutely fantastic! From the very beginning, Kihondo Safaris made a great impression. Our guide, Michael, was incredibly friendly, approachable, and truly an expert in his field. He not only guided us professionally through the park, but also shared in-depth knowledge about Tanzania’s culture and society. By the end of our safari, we felt like we had gained a much deeper understanding of not just the wilderness, but the country itself. One of the standout aspects was the flexibility and excellent service from Kihondo Safaris. We were able to book additional services, like train tickets, spontaneously and without extra charge. This made our trip even more enjoyable. Because of this great experience, we ended up booking an additional trip to the Udzungwa Mountains, which also went smoothly. Overall, the entire trip was exceptionally well-organized, and we could rely on their service every step of the way. For the price, it was an incredible experience – from the safari to the additional excursions. I can highly recommend Kihondo Safaris and will certainly travel with them again. Thank you for this unforgettable experience, Kihondo Safaris! Levin & Jim

Levin

Hit every expectation I had as a first timer

Had a great experience with this team at the Safari. Only had one day to spare and managed to find this deal, which is a lot cheaper than booking a car ride. The whole event was organised by Minnie who guided me through it all via WhatsApp messages. She was very prompt with her replies to any of my questions throughout the day. At first was picked up at my hotel by Isaiah, who was very kind and walked me through the whole day, helped me through the train station to get to the correct train. The train ride was short and there was AC the whole ride so it didn’t feel too bad. Once I got off the train, I had the pleasant Yauhubi to greet me and drive me to the destination. We had a great conversation on the way and even managed to see some local villages that sell nice souvenirs. Along the way, we were stopped several times by police who were looking for bribes but Yauhubi managed them really well so they did not bother us. At the Mikumi park, my driver was Danford, a lovely gentleman with a very keen eye to spot many animals. Everywhere I looked online said that lions were a rare encounter, but Danford managed to spot 5 of them the time I was there, including one hiding inside a bush. Danford was very knowledgeable about the wildlife there and also made me feel safe and reassured. I managed to have an entire ride by myself and Dan lent me his binoculars to use throughout the journey. He even helped me take some great photos. The only thing I cannot comment on was the food. There was a break in between for food, and the food looked and smelt lovely, but this was during Ramadan and I was fasting, so I did not get a chance to try some. All in all, really glad I got to have this experience. I think a 1 day trip is enough for people who just want to get out of the comfort zone and have not been before. If you are a regular then maybe a longer trip would be great.

Asan

Fantastic Safari Service

I recently went on a fantastic safari in Tanzania with Kihindo Tours and Safaris, and I was really impressed with how smoothly everything was organised. Winnie handled all the logistics - from transport to meals and accommodation - making the whole trip stress-free from start to finish. Our journey started with a drive from our hotel in Dar es Salaam to the train station, followed by a 2-hour train ride to Morogoro, where we were met by KP, our friendly driver. He then drove us 2 hours to Mikumi National Park, while our luggage was taken ahead to the hotel so we could begin our safari straight away. Our guide Danford was excellent; knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and very fluent in English. On Day 1, we had a full-day safari (around 9:30 AM to 6 PM) in an open jeep, with lunch provided inside the park. We were lucky to see a wide range of animals including zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, elephants, warthogs, buffalo, antelope, a snake and a lizard. The hotel we stayed at was about 15 minutes from the park and provided both breakfast and dinner. Everything was comfortable and well taken care of. On Day 2, we had another early start (7 AM to 4 PM) for more safari time. Since we had already seen so many animals on the first day, Danford made a special effort to find lions for us - and he did! We also visited a local Maasai tribe, which was a great cultural experience. Day 3 was the journey back to Dar es Salaam, but even then, we were treated to a special moment — a family of lions on the road, with a lioness walking right next to our vehicle. A real highlight to end the trip. Both KP and Danford were fantastic guides; professional, friendly, and full of insight. The whole experience was well-organised, relaxed, and enjoyable. If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, I’d definitely recommend Kihindo Tours and Safaris.

za

Perfect safari

We used Kihindo for our private 4-day safari in Nyerere Selous National Park. Everything went great! From the first emails I contacted, I found the staff (Winnie and Pilly) very helpful in answering all my questions. Our driver and guide, William, stayed with us the entire safari, taking care of us throughout, in a very professional and kind manner. He was a fantastic driver on muddy roads, which were very difficult to drive on due to heavy rain. We saw many animals: crocodiles and hippos on the river tour and on the overland game drives we saw many giraffes, elephants, lionesses, zebras, and various types of antelope, wild dogs, and an incredible group of hyenas intent on devouring a hippo carcass. The guide's explanations about the animals and the enviroment were complete and interesting, starting from footprints to find them. The bush walk was also interesting for all the healing properties of the plants, explained by another "eccentric" local guide. The lodge was simple but surrounded by nature, with mongooses and squirrels running around the bungalows. It was very conveniently located near the park entrance, and the food was tasty and plentiful. I would recommend Kihindi and the guide William to anyone looking for the perfect safari!

Laura

Amazing experience, great guide

We chose these guys because they were the most responsive and had competitive pricing. Winnie was very good at organising the tour and communicating with us, and William was great company and very knowledgeable about the animals on the safari. We had a fantastic time and saw all the animals we wanted to see - lions, elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras etc. Thank you guys for a great time!

Craig

Amazing tour operator

I had a lot of expectations but this tour exceeded them all. We saw so many animals, our guide Gaston showed us as many things as possible and gave a lot of information, the hotel was super pretty. This was an amazing experience and I recommend this tour. Also don't get scared about the rainy season in December because there was almost no rain when I was there.

Kelly Verschueren

Kind, comitte, perfect

Winnie helped us preparing everything for our trip, it was really helpful !! Every details was perfectly managed for our safari in Mikumi. Special big up to Jackson and KP, best tour guide ever !!! could'nt recommend a better company than Kihindo, u can trust them eyes closed ! Everybody in the team made our dream come true, thanks again for everything :)))))

Thi-An

I achieved my dream here😍😍😍

It was a wonderful experience together with the best company and the best Al-Qast S team. Thank you very much. And quick response on WhatsApp. This is amazing, thank you very much🥰🥰🥰🇹🇿

Abdelkarim

Super responsive team, very good organization

Thank you for this unforgettable day, perfect organization and availability, I highly recommend them!! (automatic translation from French)

Elias

Amazing experience all around

Started the day by being picked up and dropped off at the train station from Dar. Once we arrived to Morongo we went straight to the game drive. Our tour guide Danford was very knowledgeable and enjoyed the drive as much as we did. Saw Giraffes, Impalas, Baboons, Velvet Monkeys, Warthogs, and the kings of the jungle themselves. It was a bit rushed as everyone was hoping to get into a view of the lions but our driver got a call of another sighting at the end of the day and we checked it out and it was amazing. All around a great experience. The second day we went to the Choma waterfall with our guide Meshack and we opted for the hike instead of the motorcycle ride up. The hike itself wasn’t too strenuous although it was a little over an hour with some water breaks, there were amazing views along the way and the waterfall was even better. Water was cold but you could take a dip and sit on the swing for a bit as well. All around would highly recommend, it was a great experience and one that I will not forget.

Carlos

Amazing Safari Package

Incredible one day safari with Kihindo. Our guide Dearden was incredibly knowledgeable and we saw countless animals. Ticked off nearly all of the big five in one morning! Highly recommend this company!!

Matt

Best decision to choose Kihindo Tours as our Tour Operator: Excellent service

First of all, thanks to Winnie - she did everything to make our tour unforgettable (smooth booking process, personal care via WhatsApp from beginning to end...) Our first driver Peter took us from Dar to the first stop where we changed the cars and we had the chance to taste very fresh roasted cashews & excellent coffee. Our personal highlight during the Safari was Isaya from Kihindo Tours. All in all we were more than satisfied with the handling. Everything just worked perfectly. Already on the outward journey from Dar to Camp Bastian we have sighted the first animals thanks to the good eyes of our guide. The accommodation was very comfortable. Also the food was very good, the service was excellent. The visit to the massai village was a unique experience as well as the safari on the second day. Isaya managed to get us ALL the animals living in the park in front of the camera and was always in a very good mood. Asante sana!

Verena & Johanna

Very professional and attentive tour guide

Our tour guide Michael was extraordinary! He truly made this trip memorable. Not only was he funny and nice, but he was also very informative. We learned alot during our trip and its clear that Michael truly loves what he does. Although our trip was short (the two-day safari), Michael made sure we got to see all the animals. I would definitely recommend him as a tour guide!

Sara

Amazing Safari Experience

I had an amazing one-day safari with my friend. Everything was well organized, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we saw so many animals elephants, giraffes, zebras, and even lions! The lunch was tasty and the whole day felt unforgettable. I highly recommend for a great safari experience in Tanzania.

Petr