Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps
- Located In:
- Size:
- 100-250 employees (Founded in 1996)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB, HAT & We Are Africa
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Rebecca | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tropical Africa
Mbail Mbali camp was an African camp different from all my past experiences in Africa. The setting was tropical and warm. Too bad the beautiful lake is not available due to crocks. It is so inviting. The availability to see the chimps was fantastic and a rare opportunity. The food was delicious and the accommodations were wonderful........one could not want for anything more.
Don't miss the chimps
We had the great fortune to stay at an Mbali Mbali camp and each day we trekked to spend time with the chimps. Everything was well organized and the guides were professional and well trained. This was a once in a lifetime safari . . . not to be missed. The accommodations were clean, well situated and certainly well run. The meals were impeccable and if we had special requests (which we did since my wife is gluten intolerant) they were met completely. Well run, friendly and can recommend without reservations.
Email Irfan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream come true
I never rate more than 4 star anywhere, but this was right in between 4 & 5. Damn, where do it start. AFter reaching Arusha and having lunch, we proceeded further and in now time I saw flock of pelicans, Then near manyara lodge i saw the first migration of storks. The lodges. I thought my first lodge was at Tarangire was a 5 star but it wasnt. Only problem was that calls dropped a lot and not internet at all. Then went Serengeti Soroi, hell I thought even that was a 5 star. I mean the people there, the chefs, The Suuth African managers were really nice hospitable people. I even got along well with the masai guards. Being Tanzanian, this was a dream come true. I loved the balcony showering naked outside experience. Then going on to Ngorngoro Serena Lodge, OMG. The lodges kept getting better. The one major change in the lodges would be a heating system, cause the tents got pretty chilly inside.
Talking about the tour guides, honestly no words or them, and i damn well miss them so have found a ways to stay in touch with them. Godfrey Fortunatus & Rashidi Golugwa. Both good friends, and very respectful and knowledgeable. Hope to see these guys soon. Definitely recommend people to ask fo these 2 guides and they get promoted. Mr. Sheny, thank you for having such nice tents, the experience of having lions just few 100 feet away, I feel proud today saying Im a Tanzanian.
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Email Jascha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in the middle of Gombe jungle
Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge was a great experience. The guides made a great job to show the nature around the lodge, which has much more to show than the shimpanzees and they adapted their walking tours individually to the requirements and hiking abilities of the group and individual participants.
The lodge staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and more than enough.
I can highly recommend to stay with them at Mbali Mbali Gombe.