"This was our first family trip that completely took place with nature. It was truly an adventure that we will remember for a long time. The stunning sceneries and amazing animals were exceptionally enlightening. With our outstanding guide, we were able to capture the full illustration of our safari trip in an enjoyable and memorable style. With the support and knowledge of our guide and the care taken by HM to put our itinerary to fit our needs, this made our safari trip the best adventure we have taken as a family!"

"HM Safaris was by far the best decision we could have EVER made in planning our trip to Africa. Peter, our guide, and Jennifer, our planner, were just amazing in helping us prepare and enjoy the trip of a lifetime. They took the time to customize the itinerary to fit exactly what we wanted to see and went above and beyond to set us up in Chumbe Island and Zanzibar for a little R&R after the safari. We started in the Northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration of the Wildebeest - this was just incredible as there were thousands upon thousands of animals every direction we looked. On just our first day we got to see a pride of nine lions, a herd of more than 50 elephants at a watering hole, and our own private cheetah viewing of a mom and her two cubs in the middle of the road on the way to the Overnight Migration Camp. Just incredible!! Every day on the safari just seemed to get better and better as well made our way through the Northern and Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Rhotia Valley, Lake Manyara and Tarangire!

Our guide was amazing - so knowledgeable, hilarious, friendly and made us feel more than safe everywhere we went. He listened to what we wanted and took us to see everything we asked for - even when I wanted to see hippos for the 50th time. :) My most favorite thing about our guide was that he was extremely patient when we wanted to take a thousand photos of the same elephant, never rushed us and always shared our same enthusiasm - like it was the first time he had seen the animals with us. Honestly, Peter is a FIRST CLASS guide.

ALL of the accommodations, pricing, transfers, flight and guides were dependable, affordable, on-time, trustworthy and very entertaining. We couldn't have asked for more. HM Safaris is simply the best!"

"Although this was my 1st safari, I have to say it was the best one ever. I cannot imagine another experience that could really top this. We saw EVERYTHING. Not only that be we had the best guide that we could have ever asked for. He was extremely easy to talk to, very knowledgeable about all the animals, and such a wonderful person. He is like a walking encyclopedia!! I loved that whenever we saw an animal he was just as excited as us as if it was his first time seeing the animal as well. I thought that this excitement was contagious and made us all so eager to keep going and see what we could find next. HM picked awesome lodging for which we had wonderful staff and clean facilities. We got an awesome 10 day adventure that took us all over the country to see all the different parks and all sorts of animals. I honestly cannot say enough good things. Being that it's such a small company, I think we also got a lot more personal attention and really felt as if we were being looked after rather than just another 3 people they had to cart around on drives. I would go with HM in a heartbeat on future safaris!"

"Our guide was exceptional... well educated and an expert on African wildlife. We saw the Big Five many times over and were shown and educated about things that many normally are not privy to. Make sure Ralph is your man. He even went out of his way to get a ticket for me to Zanzibar - used a personal contact and saved me over $150 on the price. Really nice guy. We had great conversation with Ralph over meals and I hope to stay in touch with him.

Overall, this was a trip of a lifetime for our group... and in no small part based on HM's attention to detail and great guide. They even drove us around town on the last day to run some much needed errands... great service!"

"We recently went on safari with HM Safari and had an unforgettable adventure. It's exceptional to travel with someone who is passionate about his country and who takes pride in his role as your guide. He would be just as excited as we when spotting something unusual. We were fortunate to see the big five throughout our 12 day safari. But, I'll never forget seeing that lone, big, bull elephant, in the central Serengeti, walking towards us, making his way to the watering hole. Other vehicles would pass us, but we just sat and waited as it slowly came closer. Our patience paid off as it lumbered directly in front of us and we spent another hour watching it bathe. I would highly recommend HM Safari for a personal, flexible and well-priced safari. Good luck in the future and Hakuna Matata.”

“The Serengeti, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater will all look the same regardless of the guide you are traveling with…but the experience of those events will be vastly different depending on who is showing you through those worlds. I was very fortunate to be with Peter for all of those events and more. I think we all spend a lot of time deciding where we would like to go, what items we must see when we land, but little time considering who will guide us on these journeys… In truth, there are few tools available to help us select a guide, we simply hope for the best. Peter takes that variable out of the equation. He is an outstanding guide, he is knowledgeable and passionate about the places he is taking you to. He listens to what interests you, he is kind and patient and has a great sense of humor. He will tell you some crazy thing about something…'That’s a mud faced lion, it's very rare…really'. Wow! Click click click, then he smiles and we are both laughing…he got me! It was just Peter and I for almost two weeks…one of the most striking things for me was that when I was taking pictures I would look over and see Peter in the driver’s seat clicking away as well. After all the years, he has spent doing what I would imagine to be a similar route through a similar place he is still interested and excited by this wonderful place…he is still taking photographs. I walk down the streets of NY all the time. I walk right by the visitors who are clicking away. It is easy to become complacent and stop looking and seeing our surroundings. Peter really sees, and if you spend some time with him, he will help you to see as well.”

"We had a great time Raphiele was the absolute best, he made the trip!"

"First and foremost Ralph was the most amazing, knowledgeable and pleasant guide one could possibly hope to have. His enthusiasm was contagious. I can not say enough about him. The Serengeti and crater area were by leaps and bounds my favorite areas. I would recommend HM Safaris to anyone going on safari."

"We returned back last night after a most scintillating safari. Our thanks to you & Peter who were behind the scenes but organised an experience most memorable with the diversity you offered. Our heartiest thanks to Ralph who made the trip so pleasurable with his jovial, lovable nature. Ralph is a walking/talking encyclopedia on birds & animals. What more can I say on his knowledge on these! I would not like any other for a guide & driver!"

"We decided to go on safari for our honeymoon in October 2010, and meeting Jennifer at the Boston Globe Travel Show earlier that year was the best thing that could have happened to us. From beginning to end, HM Safaris far exceeded our expectations. Peter was everything we could have hoped for in a guide- friendly, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable about Tanzanian wildlife and culture. We can’t wait to go back and explore even more of what is truly an amazing country. Asante sana to Peter and HM Safaris for the trip of a lifetime!!"

"Our guides were superb and always went the extra mile to provide us with that “once in a lifetime” experience. It was even the small things which made the difference. At first I thought how will everything be organised, but I can now say as long as you HM it then “Hakuna matata!” (No worries)"

"HM safaris took care of all the logistics, getting us from one place to another, the timetable, the food and everything else. They took the stress away from us and into their own hands. Thank you HM Safaris!"

"The experienced and professional staff of HM Safaris planned the perfect experience for ME, not just a cookie cutter safari. Their knowledge of the Serengeti allowed me to experience the best it had to offer during the season I was visiting. They also took the time to tailor the lodging to fit MY needs and budget. I have already recommended HM Safaris to a couple people planning a safari and will continue to do so. I can't thank them enough for MY experience of a lifetime." 

"After experiencing Serengeti National Park's vast size, varied scenery and amount and variety of wild life, Yellowstone Park, in comparison, is no more than my back yard.  HM Safaris is a professional yet personal outfitting company with very experienced guides that never tire giving people the best experience of their life. I will use them again."

"It was an adventure that will remain with us for the rest of our days. We feel fortunate that we found HM Safaris. We would recommend HMS to anyone that wishes to safari in Tanzania."

"HM Safaris offer customized itineraries and so my wife and I elected to fly in to the Serengeti then drive out, and we selected luxury lodges. Frankly after a full day wildlife watching and traveling through the Serengeti, you deserve to be pampered with the best! What an unforgettable experience in the Serengeti and the opportunity to see game and birds, and to meet the special Masai people. Peter, our guide, was simply the best, and passionate about what he is doing. He epitomized what is good about Tanzanians and what he didn't know about conducting a professional safari, is not worth knowing. We were never concerned from one day to the next. Hakuna matata! He seemed to know everyone and his knowledge truly enriched our experience. What a great ambassador for the country. Peter conducted our safari and directed us with the utmost professionalism, showing sensitivity and consideration to the wildlife and ourselves at all times. He had an uncanny ability to spot wildlife and showed great patience in allowing us to be able to observe the wildlife for as long as we wanted. There is no question - we would recommend HM Safaris to anyone who simply desires the best."

"We first met Peter in June 2006, our second trip to East Africa and first to Tanzania. Together we explored the northern and central Serengeti. Fascinating! From golden orb spiders to hippos, from sunbirds to storks, and all the great cats, we enjoyed together the diversity and magnitude of the Serengeti – we even caught a bit of the annual wildebeest migration. We’ll always cherish Peter’s enthusiasm (which was genuine and contagious), his expertise (astounding), and especially his kindness and good humor. For six wonderful days there truly were “no worries” only the joy of adventure. Peter remains our rafiki, our dear friend.

Thank you Peter! Hakuna matata."

"We are delighted to be invited to write a testimonial for Peter. We made our first visit to Tanzania in June 2009. It was also our first safari. Though we had a general idea of what to expect, we cannot say enough about how Peter's knowledge of the wildlife and the Serengeti enhanced our experience. We spent six days with him in the central and northeastern sections of the park. He was a wonderful companion and mentor. Each day was a new and exciting adventure. We cannot give greater praise than to say that we would go on safari with Peter again tomorrow!"

"We had the great good fortune to meet Peter on our second trip to East Africa. His approach to guiding is truly exceptional. While some other guides are busy moving from place to place, Peter's calm and patient approach enabled us to view wildlife the way it is meant to be done; on their terms. He has a gift for anticipating the movements of the animals and consistently put us in position for the best viewing. Driving on safari with Peter was like cruising with a friend; enjoyable, relaxing and fun. Peter shows true leadership in the bush with clear instructions and helpful information. He is both a great listener and a good story teller. My wife and I highly recommend HM Safaris. We can't wait to go out again. Thank you Peter. See you soon."

"In August 2008 we spent a week in the northern Serengeti with Peter as our guide and driver. We have traveled extensively and this was not our first safari, so we had high expectations. Peter was exceptional. His knowledge and passion for the wildlife is impressive. He knew the area and local environment well and had the experience to bring us very close to the animals, including getting us in the best position to observe wildebeest crossings of the Mara River. He listened to what we wanted from the experience and his advice helped us to spot animals we had never seen before. At all times we felt safe, relaxed and comfortable. We genuinely enjoyed our time with Peter and felt we made a friend. Our trip was amazing and we highly recommend Peter to anyone wishing to have a full and enriched safari experience. We just learned we will be back in Tanzania this year and will make every effort to see Peter again!"

"Peter Nanyaro was our guide in Tanzania for 11 days in February, 2008. We could not have had a better guide through the bush than Peter. He taught us so much about the wildlife and the area, and we had such a good time with him during our visit in Tanzania. We recommend him very highly."

"Thank you Peter: the trip you guided for us was remarkable not only for the animals and terrain, but more importantly the knowledge you shared with us and your personal characteristics. You are an exceptional leader because you know the information and have a special quality that makes us want to be with you. This may sound trite, but we thought of you as an integral member of our family. Our favorite picture from the trip is the picture no one took. It is the picture of you waving to us as our small plane took off. The slow wave of your hand and the gentle look on your face had a spiritual quality. We knew we were leaving part of our family. Thanks for joining our family.

Peace, love, joy."