Sunny Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 100-250 employees (Founded in 1982)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $240 to $1,460 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Wonderful safari with an exceptional guide
We went in a risky period, end of March, but got lucky with the weather since the rains were not there yet. We spent 6 days in Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Our car was good, accomodations were comfortable, and we saw an abundance of wildlife.
We credit our best animal encounters to our guide and driver Ziggy. You always need some luck on a safari, but a good guide will know how to get the most out of it. For example, on our first day we were the only group to witness a lion kill an impala -- our guide knew from the start that chances for this to happen were high, and for this reason we had the patience to wait until the end (another car waited up to a point but then went away). Or in Ngoro Ngoro we were the only group to see a rhino up close on that day, everyone else came later and missed it.
Sunny will provide a completely hassle-free and comfortable experience, and a good guide will make your trip truly memorable.
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Email Karoline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 5 Day Camping-Safari with friendly and fun guides
We booked our Safari (for 2 person) from home. Therefore, it was really great that Jessica, who works in the office, replied us quick and in detail and answered all our questions. Even during our safari she checked on us via phone calls to hear if everything was alright.
Our Jeep was really new and super clean and the tents were cozy and good against the cold during nighttime. Food during all 5 days was delicious, fresh (we even stopped at local women on the market to buy vegetables) and always more than enough! Our cook was very friendly and managed cooking even in the full kitchens of the campgrounds.
Our guide/driver Sam was always good for a joke and gave us some background information about the animals and other things. He informed us every evening about the next days plan and had a chat with us in the evening.
During the Safari we saw a lot of animals! Especially, because Sam was listening to the radio announcing where animals were. Due to his experience we were at the right spot all the time. He also always kept appropriate distance to the animals so that they are not disturbed.
So we had a great time! :-)
The only thing to critics are the stops at various souvenir shops on the way to the parks. (But every tour company does them). This was annoying but could be used to stretch legs and go to the toilet.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 3-days safari
Me and my husband booked our 3-days safari with Jesca Simon from Sunny Safaris. She was extremely helpful with all the questions we had before, during and after the trip. We had a change of flight at the last time and arrived at another time and airport than we first had booked but it was never a problem for Jesca to rearrange our pick up.
We were very lucky to get our guide, Edward!!! He was for sure an expert to find all kinds of animals and he was respectful towards the nature and all animals. He really looked after us and made sure that we got fine rooms at the lodges.
During our safari we had a jeep only for us. We think it was great not to depend on other passengers wishes and we could decide all on our own, how long we stayed at different places, when we had our lunch and so on.
We visited 3 parks, Tarangire, Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara. We think it was perfect for us. We saw all the animals we had expect to see and we had no wishes for more. We were there the last days of December 2014.
If you plan to go on safari we highly recommend to book it with Sunny Safaris.
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Email Cathi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very enjoyable safari!
We (2 students, couple) were looking for a Safari in Northern Tanzania and collected several offers as we were looking for budget options. SunnySafaris made the best offer together with some good recommendations on e.g. Tripadvisor. Therefore we decided for a 3day/2nights camping safari with Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire NP starting from Arusha. Prior we had a very good email communication with Masha, and all our questions were answered. In the morning on the first day we were picked up by Paul, our guide, accompanied by our cook.
We were lucky to be the only ones on the trip, so we had the huge car for us, which turnded out to be great to move around during gamedrives and to have a real 360° view. Also, we could stop where and for how long we wanted. By midday we reached the Tarosero camp near Lake Manyara where our cook prepared a great lunch. After that we startet the gamedrive in Lake Manyara NP till the evening. Then evening - sleeping in good tents - we were surprisingly tired. Next morning we got up early, after breakfast we left to Ngorogoro. There we spend the day, lunchbox during the day, good dinner again and the next morning we packed everything leaving to Tarangire NP, in the afternoon leaving back to Arusha, where we got dropped off at our accomodation, even though it was a bit outside of Arusha and difficult to find.
Negative aspects:
- Prior to the safari we asked for the option to buy additional water because the provided 1 l per day is not sufficient. It was told to us that we will stop at a cheap supermarket for that and do not need to worry. However, this "cheap" supermarket was designed especially for Safari-Tours and was not cheap at all (water in the village near the camp was cheaper).
- The driver/guide stopped twice at some kind of souvenir shops where we were forced to spend time while he went for a coffee.
- The guides/cooks eat seperately at the camp - they cook local food (e.g. Ugali) prepared on a nice fire place. It would be a nice option to also be part of that.
- On the last day we really need to stress that we would like to spend as long as possible in Tangire NP, as our guide wanted to leave to Arusha.
Positive aspects:
- Guide and cook were very friendly.
- We saw amazingly many animals (from the big 5 we did not see rhinos) and the guide gave us an introduction for all the different species. He also knew good spots for animals and pointed out many things for us.
- The camp was very luxurious for a tented safari - there are good bathrooms - and power supply to charge cameras, mobile phones was available. Very secure feeling within the camp.
- The food in the camp was made of 3 course menus - we got catered with a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian option as ordered before. The food was very nice, the lunchboxes were okay as well.
- The three parks are very different in their topography, fauna and flora. We enjoyed that a lot and felt that this Safari really gave us an amazing insight in the wildlife in Northern Tanzania.
Email Usamah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best honeymoon safari experience!
Me and my wife booked a 3 day safari for our honeymoon and I have to say that Sunny Safaris has to be the best safari company in Arusha. The people at the office were kind and friendly and helped us a lot through the whole process (as this was our first safari and trip together). The 4x4 was well kept cleaned every night and in prestige condition. You can tell they get serviced often. The lodges were lovely and clean- the staff were very friendly it was surreal. Emmanuel was such a good tour guide he talked to us the full time and was one of the nicest person I’ve ever met- he showed us the the full parks and we got to see every single animal (including the big 5)in a short time! He was amazing and such a kind honest man. My wife really wanted to see a cheetah and he said it’s a very rare find but he tried his best and they walked past our jeep! Some of the other tour guides we spoke to were a little awkward but he was just himself and brought everyone together. Overall i would say it’s the best experience of my life so far and made for a very special part of my honeymoon. Everything was amazing- nothing to improve. Just keep up the good work!
Email Nilima | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour and amazing tour guide/driver Simba
Our Safari holiday started with pickup at Arusha where we were met by our guide/driver Simba. We had a free day in Arusha where Simba gave us suggestions as to where to go and spent a few hours taking us there.
Over the next six days we had an amazing experience in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Simba made sure we had the best game viewing experience by taking us to all the right spots and always stopping whenever we asked for photos etc.
Simba’s local knowledge and his enthusiasm about the country and safari added to our lovely experience. He made the whole trip very enjoyable and seemed part of the family by the end of the trip.
The accommodation starting from Arusha to Ngorongoro was excellent, amazing hospitality the kind of which I’ve not come across before in my many years of travelling for holidays and work.
All in all I’d highly recommend Sunny Safariis to my friends and family.
Email Prakash Patel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We booked our Tanzania safari through Sunny safari for one week in safari and one week in Zanzibar
The safari driver call Mr Simba was very knowledgeable and knew every animal and also took his time to show where animals hunt for food very polite and excellent with the children. He was like a family member
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Email Mattia Rossoli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The name of tour operator is Emanuel, professional e kind guide.
We have an Experience with sunny safari with my wife and we have a tour guide Emanuel and chef Dogo the best in the place like a family and very professional.
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Email Helena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and Safari
Sunny Safaris helped us put together an unforgettable trip we will remember a lifetime. We started our three week journey by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro via the Machame route. We spent six challenging yet amazing days in the spectacular mountain, much due to the lovely team of porters and guides. After our daily walk we entered a new camp where we were greeted by the porters great energy . We enjoyed nutricious dinner before we rested for the following day.
After descending from the unforgettable hike, we were picked up by Sami who were our chafeur for the next three days spent on Safari. We visited Serengeti Nathional park, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater where we got to experience the African wildlife and see the animals in their natural habitat. Sami knew a whole lot about the species and their characteristics, as well as the history of the districts we drove through.
After yet another unforgettable experience,we took off to Pemba Island for a super relaxing week. We were picked up and drove through charming villages before we arrived at Aiyana Resort, recommended by Sunny Safari. The week spent here was as relaxing as can be - in the clear turquoise water or the beautiful beachfront house. The seafood was impeccable and the staff was lovely. We left more rested than ever and will be reminiscing of this amazing trip for a long long time. Sunny Safari helped us create a seamless three week journey, and we highly recommend their expertise.
Email David Walton | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari , saw 54 lions in total!!
Just got back from a 5 day safari visiting Tarangire national park, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. We were a family of six, we had an awesome time. The lodges we stayed in were lovely with great food. Staying at a lodge with a pool in the middle of the Serengeti was amazing. Our driver guide was Abdul who was very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw 54 lions in total over the 5 days! as well as leopards and close encounters with massive herds of elephants. Everything ran smoothly, we cannot recommend Sunny Safaris highly enough.
