Sample reviews

The best activity in Nairobi (October 2025)

We are so happy we found Cisticola! Washington made the international booking seamless, he was so responsive and professional throughout the booking process. We were quoted great rates which included park fees.

Reviewed by Richard from USA.

Birding Tour Uganda (July 2025)

All in all we have seen 532 bird species and what is more important for us all target species and unforgettable mammal encounters (Gorillas, lions with cubs and so on). We enjoyed birding with our guides Brian and William – both were excellent guides.

Reviewed by Otto & Renate from Austria.

Highlights of Kenya (May 2025)

My wife and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Kenya. Much booking was done by our agent, but the birding/sightseeing bookings were made through Cisticola Tours. Manager, Washington, was very helpful, and a ten day tour was agreed upon.

Reviewed by Roger McGlashan, Melbourne.

The best birding guides in East Africa (October 2024)

There are too many good things to say about Cisticola Birding Tours. I want to commend the team on the excellent service provided. I want to commend John (my guide for the day) in particular for his his birding skill and experience,

Reviewed by Quinn S., USA.

Excellent birding at Mt Kenya (September 2024)

I went on a birding tour to Mt Kenya Forest with Jack as my guide. He was an excellent spotter and described the birds that we saw and heard.

Reviewed by Mark S., USA.

HIGHLY recommended – Incredible experience: superb tour, smooth logistics, excellent guides, brilliant communication (June 2024)

Cisticola Tours arranged for me to visit Nairobi National Park at short notice.

Reviewed by @37ralpha, India.

Best bird trip ever! (June 2024)

We just completed a 15-day bird photography safari…His knowledge of Tanzanian birds is phenomenal.
If you are considering a trip to East Africa, do yourself a favor and contact Cisticola Tours.

Reviewed by KateWill1, USA.

Another fantastic experience with Cisticola! (April 2024)

Full day Nairobi national park tour with Diana and Winston, both extremely passionate about birding.
Diana was incredibly knowledgeable about the species, their behaviours and calls.

Reviewed by Jay314, Kenya.

Tanzania and Uganda-508 species of birds! (February 2024)

Five of us spent the first three weeks of February touring Tanzania and Uganda with Cisticola Tours and encountered a wide variety of birds (508 species), mammals (35+ species), plants, and several reptiles. We began with eight days in the “northern loop” in Tanzania, visiting

Reviewed by Gary K., USA.