Nomad Tanzania

Fantastic Adventure

This company is superior! Every aspect is above expectations, from the hot-water bottles in the bed upon turn-down to the "bush TV" (a campfire chat/relaxation) with staff and guests to the expertise and pleasant disposition of the guides--they knew where the action was and everything about the animals, their habits and habitat. Just a phenomenal experience. The food was 4-star or better, the accommodations 5-star, and the staff were superior. No disappointments!

Kuro Camp in Tarangire was our favorite of the 3 camps and 1 lodge we visited (also stayed at Serengeti Safari in northern Serengeti, Lemala Ewanjan in central Serengeti and Plantation Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater). As far as we’re concerned, it set the standard for all the camps/lodges that followed in our 12-day trip to Tanzania. Like with the others, especially those operated by Nomad Tanzania, the staff was excessively pleasant and gracious. The meals were absolutely fabulous, everyone of them! The tents and little touches—such as greeting fruit drinks, hot water cloths after safari runs, hot water pitchers in the bathroom in the morn/evening, fireside chats before dinner, hot water bottle in bed before turning in--were the epitome of safari camping. The setting was magnificent and the interaction with the other guests was very enjoyable, as they arranged for all guests to dine together at the same table. The host was totally engaged with the guests. Our tour guide, Rej, though relatively new at it, was very good—knew the flora, animal species, habits, habitats and viewing locations. He could easily answer almost any question; knew where the action was. We saw a variety of game.

Serengeti Safari Camp is a mobile-style camp designed to relocate every 3-4 months so it’s a little less dressy than the permanent camps, typically called “lodges” by the operators. Nevertheless, we found this camp to be much more than adequate. Location was great—saw a rhino walk by within 150 yards of the dinning tent during lunch and heard some game at night, mostly hyenas—food was great, including packed breakfast —the muesli is so good, you could eat it all day—and the staff so pleasant and accommodating. The guide, Paulo, was a favorite. He's a seasoned veteran with great concern for the environment and game. Knows the best viewing areas in the northern Serengeti, encyclopedic knowledge of the game, birds and floral, and can answer any and all questions posed by the guests. We saw some of the most unusual animals or game action on our 12-day trip thanks to Paulo. He’s thoughtful, we’ll spoken, a true champion of the animals—had to call off other inconsiderate guides chasing a rhino mother and baby off road. He is everything you would want a guide to be! Would give the camp a 4 ½ star rating and Paulo a 5+ star rating.

I cannot imagine that there are more knowledgeable guides and that camp are first-rate.