Owned and managed by Magda Vrijs and Edward Mollel
Flash Safaris and Photography
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $950 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Martyn and Nicky | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding experience!
Having just returned from probably the most memorable holiday of our lives, we are super-eager to sing the praises of Flash right away! The company was recommended by friends and, after having been daunted by the multiple millions of Safari companies out there, it was a huge relief to be able to have a reliable organisation to contact. They were efficient and helpful right from the start. All communications were quickly replied to, advice and alternatives offered where appropriate and recommendations for everything we required. It seemed that pretty much anything was possible! We didn't want the huge expense of 'high end' but had feared that anything less would be either disappointing or less secure than my fevered imagination really needed! The image of small, soft, regular tents amongst wandering lions and elephants weighted heavily on my mind. However, we were able to go 'mid-price range' and get, what we considered to be fairly high end comfort, with all the security we'd hoped for. Tented camps were far more substantial than they sound and the facilities were remarkable. Small and personal, full of character and an absolute treat, in the most amazing of settings. The food in each was excellent, and none of them were the dreaded buffet style meals. Each evening was a three course menu, served by the delightful, super friendly staff, breakfast had a variety of choices, plus eggs cooked to order. Lunch boxes were the norm for each day's travel and were varied and very full.
Our driver and guide, Adam, was the icing on the cake! He was absolutely brilliant! We swear he could spot an ant on the horizon, and seemed to have eyes not only in the back of his head, but all around too. Plus x-ray specs in front! He found us everything we could possibly have asked for and much, much more. Apart from the elusive aardvark which he himself had been chasing for fourteen years! Though we were tantalised by many of their holes! In addition he certainly respected Nature, and was hugely knowledgeable about all flora and fauna. He was sensitive to the domain of the animals and was careful not to disturb anything in the parks. A true gent, and great fun too.
Adam was also able to arrange a ballon ride over the Serengeti for us, something quite magical that we shall never forget. A huge treat, not only for the balloon experience itself, but for the fabulously gracious champagne, full English breakfast, to follow, complete with good linen, bone China and decent silver in an idyllic, truly 'Out of Africa' setting.
We would recommend Flash to anyone wanting an absolutely exceptional safari, and hope to get a chance to relive their delights on another occasion ourselves.
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Email Bernadette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience, all was according to their proposal. It was a great experience.
They were very responsive to our requirement and expectation, fast response and professional. Good driver/guide, car in good condition. Lodging and food up to our expectation. I recommend Flash Safari and Abraham.
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Email Melinda L. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime in Tanzania with Flash Safaris!
For anyone considering a safari, I highly recommend going through Flash Safaris for their own trip of a lifetime! My husband and I traveled to Tanzania in September of 2018. We would never have known how to choose the country, the parks, the time of year, lodgings, etc. on our own. My cousin had traveled to Tanzania with Flash Safaris five years prior. She had such an incredible experience, she invited us along for the second safari. Magda Vrijs was incredibly responsive to e-mails ahead and time, and arranged everything down the last detail (including arranging for vegan meals). Our driver / safari guide was so knowledgeable and easy to get along with, which made our day-long adventures on the plains such a joy! He was incredible at spotting wildlife, and we saw so much more than we ever expected to see. Our visit to the Maasai Lodge was just an added delight at the end of our travels. The service at all of our lodges and camps were top-notch and beyond my expectations. I recommend Flash Safaris and Magda Vrijs without reservation for anyone thinking about traveling to Africa for a safari. We hope to get back again in a couple of years, and will definitely ask Madga to help us plan that trip!
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Email RKC | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't hesitate to employ Flash Safaris and Photography!
I don't typically write reviews, but Flash deserves a fabulous one! I was incredibly hesitant to take the leap on choosing a safari company with so many options. A friend recommended Flash and I am so glad she did. After finally choosing Flash, we didn't regret a moment. Flash was patient, responsive, and accommodating. After giving us an initial itinerary based on my requests we massaged it until we were completely satisfied with the accommodations, schedule, and activities. This is the company to hire! Magda, Edward, and Henry will take good care of you.
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Email Judith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Flash fully lives up to your expectations (and more)!
In a nutshell: a fantastic experience! At front Flash thought along to turn our wishes into 2 great weeks. Good communications, strong compliance with promises and agreements, great organization, expert-guides, flexibility when needed but especially their warm personal involvement and care made our stay absolutely wonderfull! Safari, cultural trips and / or the Kilimanjaro ascent; Flash can provide your coming visit with thorough attention to detail. I highly recommend Flash!
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Email Randy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous
The entire trip was great, and exceeded expectations. Abraham was our guide. He was easy going and very knowledgeable. He definitely made our trip enjoyable. Our vehicle worked well and the camps we stayed at were very good.
Email Christel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari, perfect ranger and excellent organised
We went for 7 days safari, into Ngorongoro serengeti, lake Manyara & Park tarangire.
Our ranger was Adam and he took care of a no stress and relaxend adventure. He knew everything about flora & founa and was a great driver.
Besides that we also visited very impressive lodges & hotels. Also arranged By flash.
we’ve been on safari before in south Africa but this is not compatibel to Tanzania.
Great food, amazing people and magnificent nature.
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Email Eline&Koen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
A collegae of me advised us to contact Magda if we would go to Tanzania. And so we did. As we didn't know where to go exactly, we let Flash set up the program. And we don't regret that. We had a great tour in northern Tanzania. Different types of accomodation and landscapes. Our guide Melk was also great. We absolutely recommand Flash to other people, to know exactly what you want and what are the best places to stay.
We felt very welcome at Flash!
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Email Luka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply flawless, amazing experience
First of all, Flash Safaris excelled in communication before the trip. E-mails were concise, with all the information, transparent about the itinerary, warning me about potential tourist traps, and I loved the personalized app / web page with all the details, something I could easily share within our group and have it available throughout the trip. First class experience!
The cost was just slightly above the average for what we were looking, but it was absolutely worth it. The advice I got prior to booking a safari was - if you're picking between two options, choose the more expensive one. I can't describe how happy I was that I actually listened to it! :)
The accommodation was superb (we were joking we should skip the safari and just chill for the day), car excellent (fridge + alternator to charge our cell phones and cameras), and guide knowledgable, full of information, very accommodating, overall chill and cool guy. He went above and beyond to show us everything, Big 5 and much more.
I came to Flash Safaris through recommendation, and would absolutely recommend it forward. For us it was just flawless and way above the level we expected.
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Email Willem van der Ent | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For the second time unforgettable
For the second time in Tanzania with all the service from Flash. Nice lodges on marvelous locations.
People who are very helpful and very kind. We made a trip to Serengeti which was impressing.
Special thanks to Rajabu our guide!
Hope we will be back for the third time:-)