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Paradise & Wilderness
- Offices In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TALA & ZATI
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Belle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great but details are sketchy!
On the whole the trip was amazing. The beach hotel was beautiful with great food. The safari was made by the guides, they were absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable and really interesting and we saw so many animals. The downsides were that the first day of the safari started at 3am and we stepped from the plane into the jeep. By the time we stoped for coffee and a small cake at 10am we were starving. Lunch at 1pm and then nothing until dinner at 7.30pm. We received no itinerary so didn’t expect to go straight off on safari. The days ended at 4pm, the lodge only had cold water and dinner wasn’t until 7.30pm. It would have been good to have known this so we could have taken snacks and ensured we had what we needed with us. We were told it was a bush walk and boat safari on day 1 but that was actually day 2. No info at all on itinerary or what to expect. The bush walk was incredible, wished it had lasted longer. The guides were amazing as were the Maasai.
DE
Email Ann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
A lot of great experience, beautifull animals, very gentle gide, nice nature
NL
Email Roland & Patricia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They did a good job overall
We had a wonderful safari, with the big five at the end! If there was a problem, it was always resolved, but sometimes it takes a while, after all, it is not a European pace. Pole Pole, that's a slogan that everyone adheres to. If you set your mind to that, you'll be just fine! The accommodations were fine for 1 night, had 1 cold shower. Flying back didn't go like it did on the way there, but we got there, that's the most important thing. Hakuna Matata, I can look back on this trip with a good feeling, although I was a little annoyed with the "general manager" during the 2nd week. But it works differently in Zanzibar than here in the Netherlands.
IT
Email Andrea & Siria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Love the combo sea + safari
Couple holiday. We spent 10 days between Zanzibar and Safari.
We loved the kindness of the staff and the areas were very nice.
Having just one week I would have preferred going safari straight away and then having time to relax 4 full days in Zanzibar.
Did like: beach and its bars
Could be better: food variety at restaurant.
Email James & Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience for a once only trip
So. Don’t expect a room on arrival if you’ve travelled all night ! So tired ! But the staff are lovely and rooms are all you need. Food is plentiful in the main buffet but try the other restaurants.
Safari was amazing. The guides were exceptional. But this is not a trip for young children. A French family with a child that wouldn’t listen to the guides almost spoilt our whole trip. But. Overall a great experience.
Email Shawn & Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
We booked a 12 day safari trip. We stayed for 2 nights at the Reef and Beach Hotel in Zanzibar, then flew to Tanzania for 3 nights, then went back to Zanzibar for 7 nights. There were some early mornings and we weren’t given many specific details about what to expect, which would have been helpful. But everything worked well when it happened. We went on 2 full day game drives, which were amazing. There were only 4-6 people in each jeep. We saw giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, monkeys, lions, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, impala and one very shy leopard. All up close - absolutely amazing! Our guide Oscar was excellent but be prepared for long, hot days of very bumpy rides. We stayed in a bush bungalow at Africa Safari Selous. They were lovely but they are in the middle of the bush so be prepared for mosquitos and other wildlife and limited WiFi. The selection of food was slightly limited but delicious. Masai tribesmen are always around the camp and walk you back to your room at night. They also dance around the fire pit at night, which was great to watch. Our hotel in Tanzania was lovely too. It was set around a mangrove forest where Red Colobus monkeys live and they wander around the grounds - very cute. There was a really good selection of delicious food, including Swahili options at the buffet restaurant. Or you could go the the a la carte restaurant for an extra cost. We paid £56 for a 3 course meal for 2 including lobster. The jetty bar is beautiful, with lovely views of the Indian Ocean and you can swim from there when the tide is in. There isn’t really a beach to sit on. But you can explore the rock pools when the tide is out. All airport transfers were private in good quality cars, but the roads are awful with lots of pot holes so it does take a while to drive anywhere. Everyone was very friendly and smiley. Staff at the hotels were very helpful. It would have been useful to know that you would need a separate bag for the safari and the weight limit is 15kg. Also that you need to check out of your hotel in Zanzibar when you go on safari so when you arrive back early in the morning you need to check in again and will have to wait several hours for a room. Overall we were very impressed with the quality of the holiday and value for money. It exceeded all our expectations.
BE
Email Hildur | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable, excellent guide!
We had a 5-day safari with Idris as our guide and we were extremely happy with it! All communication prior to departure was swift and clear, they adapted our itinerary to suit our preferences, and we could pay in euro to their NL account, which was very convenient. All the lodges were very comfortable and run by the tour company itself, so the standard was high throughout the trip and value for money was great. Security and escorts were provided after dark at the campsites, in case of any wildlife. Last but certainly not least, Idris has exceptional game spotting skills and is very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. He made the nervous among the group feel at ease, and succeeded in helping us spot the big 5 and countless others!
Email Derek & Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, magical and memorable safari trip
Our holiday was a beach and safari mix. We had 2 nights on Zanzibar then 3 nights on safari at Selous Tanzania then back to Zanzibar for a final 2 nights. Everything was well organised. When we landed in Tanzania at 6.30am the jeeps were waiting to pick us up. We went straight on a full day safari - was amazing but a tiring day. The Selous camp was just as i imagined very rustic - each couple sleeping in their own hut with own ensuite and large 4 poster bed. The electricity was limited and lighting not ever very bright but this added to the magic of the experience. Everything was very clean and you always felt safe as security was good. There was a swimming pool to use which was very welcome as it was clean and refreshing.
The 2nd day morning was a boat trip on the river where we saw mainly crocodiles and hippos - again well organised and just amazing. In the afternoon we had an hours bush walk with a guide and a maasai man who taught us lots about the plants and trees in the area. This was again well organised and very interesting. Day 3 was another full day safari which allowed us to see what we missed on day 1 - but as we saw lots on Day 1 for us this felt rather repetitive- but as we were with a different guide we had a totally different experience which helped
We would definitely recommend the safari it was excellent value for money very well organised, breath taking and memorable in every way.
We had the pleasure of a local male elephant wandering into camp twice whilst we were there the Maasai men and camp security kept us all safe whilst allowing us to be close enough to get brilliant photos - this added to our experience where we made memories to last a lifetime
FR
Email Aisse | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good place
We stayed there with a friend. Very nice resort with lots of activities. Many thanks to the staff who were always available and smiling.
I highly recommend this place.
IT
Email Alessandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paradise time
Fantastic experience! The crew was super....all smiling person...Hakuna Matata Time 😊 great landscapes... Rooms and services were ok... we have seen manu Animals spending wonderful relax time
