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
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Email Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
My husband and I did an eight-day safari with Sunny Safaris in June and had a wonderful time.
Our guide, Sammy, was excellent. His ability to spot animals was impressive. Where we saw acres of grass, he found lions. Where we saw tree branches, he found cheetahs. He could also answer every question we had about their habitats, lifestyles, hunting and mating habits, etc. We saw 59 lions, a few cheetahs, a servile cat, countless birds, and of course loads of elephants, giraffes, and zebras. We also saw two black rhinos - which is extremely rare - all because of Sammy.
We did a mix of camping and luxury lodges and both were fantastic. I was nervous about camping in the bush but it was actually really fun and quite exciting. We could hear lions roaring in the background and a buffalo even ran along the outskirts of our camp one night while trying to escape a predator. The stars we were able to see out in the bush were unlike any I've ever seen before. While camping we had a cook who made every meal for us and the food was delicious - it definitely exceeded my expectations.
All in all, I'd recommend Sunny Safaris to anybody considering working with them. They were incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process, our guide came and introduced himself to us the day before we left and gave us a rundown of how the trip would go (a nice touch), and their prices were very reasonable.
We give them an unreserved, enthusiastic 5 stars.
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Email Swati | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and unforgettable experience for 16 family members ages 7 to 78!
We just returned from an amazing 8 day, 7 night private lodge safari with Sunny Safaris. I would highly recommend Sunny Safaris as your tour operator. When my parents visited Africa in 2011, it was their dream to return with all 7 of their grandchildren which finally came true this summer. We have been working closely with Jessica and her staff since last summer when our family decided to embark upon this journey. Besides price, her prompt and complete email responses was a major deciding factor when choosing a tour operator. We visited Lake Manyara (1), Serengeti (2), Ngorongoro (2), and Tarangire (1). We stayed in Serena lodges except in Tarangire where we stayed in a Sopa lodge. Our first night we stayed in Arusha at Lake Duluti Lodge which was a phenomenal experience. Due to our diverse age range (ages 7 to 78), we decided to include one day of recuperation after the long journey which turned out to be just what we all needed. The rooms and cuisine were beyond our expectation. Saeed was our dining room manager, and he catered to our dining requests. His staff delivered delicious meals beyond our expectation and pampered us with Tanzanian hospitality. All the Serena/Sopa lodges provided us with clean rooms and mosquito nets where needed. Much to our surprise, we didn't see many insects. The bathrooms had hot running water and facilities like home. The lodges were well maintained. All the dining rooms provided 3 to 5 course meals from buffet to off the menu dining with service beyond expectation. All the chefs were attentive to our dining needs, and the staff pampered us with their courteous service. We all enjoyed every meal which is difficult to achieve with a group our size. Our drivers, Abdul, BJ and Edward delivered a memorable safari experience and all the jeeps were well maintained. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the animals, plants, and culture, not only in identification, but also behavior and extra facts about the animals/plants. Because they knew the animals so well, we witnessed the Big 5! What a treat! When you are sifting through the many tour operators, seriously consider Sunny Safaris. They deliver beyond your expectation.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A third wonderful safari with Sunny
This was my third safari with Sunny Safari's. I have never been disappointed. The price is very reasonable and the value is excellent. We did a 5 day camping safari in the Northern Circuit. As they have in the past, the staff tailored the safari to our preferences and budget, and were very responsive and trustworthy. The cook prepared delicious food (the crepes were particularly delicious!) and our guide made sure we saw as much wildlife as possible (especially wild cats! -- 40 lions, a cheetah family of 4, 5 leopards, and 1 serval cat). Our camps, dining areas, and tents were all comfortable. The safari went smoothly without a hitch. There is a reason I have chosen Sunny Safaris three times now :)
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Email Donna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding communication and service! Unforgettable experience!
Sunny Safaris is highly recommended! I booked our safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Crater for 4 days, for a family of three. Communication and booking was easy with quick responses to our questions and requests. Our driver, Joseph, picked us up in a remote village in northern Tanzania to begin our safari, and delivered us to the airport in Kilimanjaro at the end of our trip. Our accommodations were in a tent cabin and lodge, complete with comfortable bed, running water, hot showers, lovely dining experience and delicious food. Joseph made every effort to make our journey memorable and comfortable, from sunset
drives to see elephants to several wild cat sightings.
Thank you, Joseph and Jessica, for the outstanding service and unforgettable experience!
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Email Catarina Ramos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience!
I booked a 4 day safari with Sunny Safaris for a group of 6 people and we absolutly loved it. They were extremely communicative in our emails, cleared up all our questions and explained how everything worked with very fast replies. We were picked up at the airport and left right away for the agency to pay the rest of the safari. There we were welcomed by the employees, briefed on how the whole plan was set and how things would go. Everyday we got a lunch box with plenty of food for the whole day, the lodges we stayed at were amazing and our guide (named Hassan) was super awesome and nice. So I highly reccomend this agency for an amazing safari experience!!
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Email Anke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An abundance of animals and wonderful food
Due to the experience of our tour guide we drove to the best spots. He knew many things about nature and animals, so that we and our children were fascinated. Our cook prepared great food: healthy and delicious. The highlight was a dish with cooked bananas and chicken. The driver and cook were an excellent team together and were very well organized. We were very sad, when the safari was over.
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Email Nathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime! Thanks Abdul for a perfect Safari!!
Flawless from pickup at airport to drop-off! 6 day safari, our driver and guide Abdul, was fun, prompt, and extremely knowledgeable without being overbearing! Saw big 5 and would recommend for anyone who wants a stress-free safari!
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Email Petr and family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
We booked 4 days safari with Sunny Safaris on the recommendation of a friend and we were not disappointed. The communication with Jessica was clear and timely, she answered all of our questions. Our safari guide was Athman Mohamed and cook Marcel Panga, both who gave us an amazing experience.
Our guide did a great job, he saw every single animal, we would never have seen. He drove very carefully and was quite patient with us. The cook was also fantastic – he cooked so good, that even our kids liked it ….and it doesn’t happen very often.
It's amazing what delicious meals they prepare on the road with such limited resources.
We recommend Sunny Safaris – professional company with big experience.
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Email Annemarie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
Upon the recommendation of a friend we organized our 5 days safari trip with Sunny Safaris. The communication was clear and timely. When an issue with our payment arose, Sunny Safaris was of great help solving that. Upon arrival, Everything was extremely well organized. All accommodation was of very good quality and we felt very welcome everywhere.
Joseph was an excellent driver guide, very perceptive to our interests and we liked his sense for a bit of adventure. He is apart from very knowledgeable also pleasant company and made this safari therefore even more special.
Thanks to Sunny Safaris for an unforgettable experience!
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Email Viviana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience.
Higly professional, reliable, excellent service, good value for money.