Sample reviews

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.

Fantastic 4 week birding/wildlife tour of Kenya (January 2024)

It was a fabulous tour and we enjoyed the whole trip very much. Many thanks to Washington Wachira and the whole Cisticola team, especially Francis who guided/drove/looked after us so well for 4 weeks.

Reviewed by Siân B., Germany.

Zanzibar and Kenya (August 2023)

I used Cisticola for some guided birding whilst on an overland trip across Africa. I had a day on Zanzibar and three days in Kenya at the end of the trip. Cisticola were excellent, sorting all the logistics, food and accommodation where necessary and I had two excellent guides.

Reviewed by Matthew C., UK.

Birding safari and a whole lot more! (May 2023)

I had a GREAT 17-day birding safari in Kenya with Simon, who is extremely knowledgeable about birds and other wildlife we encountered. He is a remarkable bird guide, finding and identifying birds by ear, and sharing field

Reviewed by Alice A., USA.

7 days in southern Kenya (February 2023)

Washington Wachira is certainly one of the top ornithologists and all-around guides in Kenya, and driver Benson was both bird-savvy and a talented driver. The depth and breadth of Wachira’s knowledge were very impressive, and everything was organized efficiently.

Reviewed by Walt A., USA.

15 Nights with Cisticola in N. Tanzania (January 2023)

It was totally amazing. We got to see 447 species of birds including many endemics or hard to find birds. We also saw 4 different cats in one afternoon (leopard on kill, cheetah with kittens, Serval cat and several lion). Chameleons, insects and all sorts.

Reviewed by John F., Canada.

Recommend Cisticola birding for Kenya (July 2022)

We have been on many birding trips and this was one of the best we’ve ever had.

Everything was arranged perfectly, and unfolded smoothly.
All-in-all, we had a wonderful 10-day tour!

Reviewed by Janet L., USA.