Tour Guide
African Vistas
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Glen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Professional Company that provided a trip of a lifetime.
We booked a 3 day 2 night Safari with African Vista Safaris. We booked this through Germano who answered all of my many questions and was very responsive. The price we paid was a good price in comparison with other safaris and we paid a 30% deposit. This included:
1. Transport from hotel in Zanzibar to Zanzibar airport. Prompt and on time.
2. Flight from Zanzibar to Mtmere airstrip at 0700 (20kg allowance per person)
3. Transport to Nyerere Tented Camp (5 star Trip Advisor). Large restaurant / bar area where you are greeted with a welcome drink and refreshing towels. Wi fi in this area.
4. Breakfast on arrival
5. Full day safari in Nyerere National Park where we saw Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos,Antelope, Baboons, Crocodiles and much much more. This included a packed lunch provided by the hotel.
6. Returned to Lodge about 7pm for dinner. Drinks well priced $4 for a large Kilimanjaro lager and $3 for Serengeti lager.
7. Overnight accommodation in large private lodge with toilet, sink and shower and fan. Plenty of running water on tap. Amazing to have such high quality accommodation. Bed was very comfy and lovely to listen to sounds of nature on a night with breeze blowing through the tent / lodge. Housekeeping cleaned to high standard each day.
8. Breakfast in the morning consisting of fruit, choice of eggs, toast, pancakes, sausage cooked to order. Also tea and coffee and water.
9. At around 0900 set off to do a tour of the local village which included a tour of the local school. Amazing insight into the local culture. All the children and locals very friendly greeting you with a Jambo. We bought some food from street vendors that locals were buying from. It was lovely and very cheap and $1 was more than enough. Highly recommend you do this.
10. We then went to local Masai village and got a talk in the Masai house about their culture. This was great and we even took part in a Masai dance and saw them making fire with just wood. Very friendly.
11. Returned to camp for lunch and then a few hours chilling.
12. At 4pm we then went on a river safari where we saw lots of birds, Hippos and crocodiles. We then stopped at a sandbank so we could watch sunset. Great experience.
13. Returned to camp about 7pm for dinner and bed.
14. Up at 06:15 for coffee on our last day and then a walking safari directly from the Lodge. We were guided by the local guide, and we were protected by two Masai. We had just got out of the Lodge and we saw a pack of wild dogs (rare) who were eating an Impala. We also saw a water buffalo and Zebra very near to the Lodge. Our guide also told us about the many uses of local nature products in medicines. Very interesting.
We are now sat waiting for our return flight to Zanzibar which leaves after lunch. The price also includes the return taxi journey to our hotel in Jambiani. We are sat in the decking at the front of the lodge and have just watched some Baboons go past the lodge.
Bottled water was included throughout the stay including on Safaris.
The Nyerere Tented Lodge is amazing. The staff are very friendly and the food is good. We even ended up playing Connect 4 with the staff one night who had never played this before. Masai also work at the lodge and they work as protection and like to share stories with you around the campfire ‘Masai Boma’. It is so peaceful and you can watch the birds and many squirrels, Geckos and butterflies around the Lodge. You can sometimes hear the sound of Hyenas on a night.
Our guide ‘Mushi’ was amazing and very informative. He took us on most of our tours, and when we saw our first elephant it had a mud bath and came right up to the truck. His knowledge and English was amazing.
When we were researching Safaris there were so many different company’s and national parks to consider. It can be a little confusing.
However, I would highly recommend African Vista Safari and Germano and staying at the Nyerere Tented Camp. You can book with them with confidence.
Thank you / Asante to Germano , Mushi, the Masai and all of the many staff for making our stay such an unforgettable experience and one that we will remember for the rest of our lives.
BE
Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Germanus had great communication and we had a great time!
We booked a safari tour of 3 days/2 nights with Germanus. The tour included afternoon boat ride, full day game drive, and morning walking safari. We loved everything about this trip. The accommodation in the luxury tents was great and the guides were excellent. The communication with Germanus was good and he helped us with everything. The drive from and to Dar was very comfortable. Our guide of the safari, Wilhelimu, had a lot of knowledge and made sure we had a great time. On the bush safari he also gave very good info. The boattour with Abel was also very good arranged.
Reply from African Vistas
Posted on Aug 27, 2024Dear Charlotte,
It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your recent safari tour with African Vista! Your 3 days/2 night adventure sounds fantastic, especially with the afternoon boat ride, full-day game drive, and morning walking safari. We're thrilled to hear that the accommodation in the luxury tents was top-notch and that the guides provided you with an excellent experience.
The positive feedback about the comfortable drive from and to Dar es Salaam, as well as the insightful information shared by your guides during the safari, truly highlights the quality of your experience. It sounds like you had an unforgettable time, and We're so glad everything exceeded your expectations. If you have any more travel plans in the future or need assistance with anything else, feel free to reach out. Asante sana!
IL
Email Yaniv | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience
Great safari experience
We booked a safari tour of 3 days/2 nights .
The tour included afternoon boat ride. Full day game drive, and morning walking safari.
Everything was excellent and well arranged.
From the safari guides to the great accommodation.
Booking was smooth and easy.
The owner Germanus was very kind and helpful.
The accommodation arranged was beautiful.
The guide of the day safari, Wilhelimu mushi was fantastic, with incredible knowledge.
We also enjoyed a lot with Abel, the guide of the boat safari.
Reply from African Vistas
Posted on Aug 27, 2024Dear Yaniv M,
We're so glad to hear about your fantastic safari experience! It's awesome that everything was well arranged, from the safari guides to the accommodation. Your experience sounds truly memorable, and we're thrilled that you had such a positive safari adventure. Wishing you many more amazing travel experiences ahead!
IE
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour - Highly Recommend
We booked our safari at Nyerere National Park Tanzania with African Vista and they were incredible. I dealt with Germano when booking and he was fantastic and the communication was excellent. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The entire tour was perfect. From the pick up at our hotel to the transfer from the plane to our tented accommodation I can’t fault them, it was oganised so well, I felt safe and assured I was in the right hands at all times. Would book with this company again if I was coming back. It was a dream come true!!
Reply from African Vistas
Posted on Aug 27, 2024Dear Laura,
We're thrilled to hear about your amazing safari at Nyerere National Park with African Vista! It sounds like you had a truly unforgettable experience. Having a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide can truly enhance the safari experience, and it's great to hear that your guide was exceptional.
The seamless journey from pick up at your hotel to the transfer from the plane to your tented accommodation speaks volumes about the well-organized tour by African Vista. Feeling safe and assured throughout your trip is so important, and it's wonderful that you felt like you were in good hands at all times.
It's fantastic to know that your safari dream came true with African Vista. Should you plan to visit again, booking with them would be a great choice. Wishing you many more dream-like adventures in the future!
Email Ramadhani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days Amazing Safari in Mikumi and Selous
This was actually my first experience with African Vista, and it was just as amazing! The experience was perfect - the process was seamless, from organizing the trip at home and being there. The accommodations both in Mikumi and Selous were great, and our guide Richard was quite the safari expert! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing safari experience and will be passing them along to any family member or friend who wants to do a future Tanzanian safari!
Reply from African Vistas
Posted on Aug 27, 2024Dear Ramadhani,
We're beyond thrilled to hear about your incredible 5-day safari in Mikumi and Selous with African Vista! It's amazing that your first experience with us was nothing short of perfection. From the seamless organization of the trip at home to the actual safari experience, it sounds like everything went smoothly. Staying in great accommodations in both Mikumi and Selous must have added to the overall enjoyment of your safari.
Your recommendation speaks volumes about the quality of service provided by African Vista. It's fantastic that you're willing to pass along this gem to your family and friends for their future Tanzanian safari adventures. Sharing such wonderful experiences is truly special. Asante sana!
Email Maria Lyimo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable and hospitable
I took a 3 day safari together with my 8-years old daughter to Nyerere National Park from Dar es Salaam.From the start the communication was fast and efficient. On the first day we had the river boat safari, which was fun and we were lucky enough to see the elephants on the way back to our camp.
On the second day we had a full day for a safari. Our guide was Hendrick and he was amazing, really knowledgable and funny, trying his best to show us as much as possible.
On the third day we had a Maasai Boma visit and my daughter was very curious to know new things. We enjoyed every minute of it. We would recommend this to everyone and if we ever go to a safari again would love to have Hendrick as a guide.
Will definitely do it again...
