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Kilidove Tours and Safaris
- Offices In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Giorgio & Lise Demartin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari, perfect team, perfect guide -> unforgetable impressions
We did a 7 days safari in Tansania with Kilidove Tours end of August 2016 at nothern circuit with Arusha NP, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and of course the Serengeti. George aranged everything perfect, all Lodges, all gamedrives and visit to Oldupai-gorge were well organized. No problems at all. Incredible Impressions and Joshua (best guide south of the sahara) made this trip unforgetable. We will come back and do our next safari with Kilidove.
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Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Honeymoon with Kilidove
Kilidove organized our two week trip to Tanzania for our honeymoon in mid-August 2016, including a one week safari in the Serengeti / Ngorongoro and one week at the Z Hotel in Zanzibar. Everything went smoothly from our initial email conversations with George through our activities the entire trip. They were very responsive and flexible when we were looking into different areas of Zanzibar for our stay. All of the accommodations they arranged were excellent, including Mawe Tented Camp in the Sergeneti. Our Serengeti guide, Joshua, was incredible - he was very personable, flexible, and was an expert on everything related to our safari, including the habits of different animals from the big 5 to the many birds we saw, the environment and trees / plants along the way. He was amazing at being able to spot animals we would have missed, and we had multiple sightings of difficult to find animals including cheetahs and leopards (with their cubs no less). He even spotted two rare rhinos in Ngorongoro. We saw all the big 5 multiple times, and literally saw something new every day.
Our connections throughout the trip were all efficiently arranged, drivers were waiting for us even after we experienced a few delays with our airlines.
We couldn't have asked for a better trip, and the rate was very reasonable for everything that was included. Highly recommend!
IE
Email Vincent and Giada | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderfull experience with Kilidove Tours and Safari
Me and my girlfriend just came back from a 4 days safari, 2 days serengeti np and 1 day ngorongoro crater. Our impression was very good, our guide was very professional and expert about many things, he was ready to answer every question we asked and showed us as much as possible. Mawe tended camp was just stunning, very private, with good facilities and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. I would go back tomorrow if I could.
CA
Email Subhash | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Experience
We booked our 3 night/4day safari with Kilidove. George provided excellent service in planning our trip from home. He answered all our questions and he was prompt with replies. When budget became an issue he was able to provide alternatives which we accepted to bring the cost down. Our driver/guide, Nixon, is an amazing person, very friendly and helpful . He stayed with us throughout the trip, from picking us at the airport to dropping us off at the end of the trip. The Serena Lodges in the park were all excellent. We had an amazing time and highly recommend Kilidove.
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Email Dr. Peter Michel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect tour to Miunt Meru and Kili !!!
Everything was well organized and done ! Guides, cook and porters made great jobs. Thanks for everything !
BE
Email Humphrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommend Kilidove Tours, Paul(kilimanjaro) and Joshua(safari)
Highly recommend Kilidove Tours!
During our search for a guide company for climbing Kilimanjaro, George, the company owner explained every detail imaginable in great detail leaving us with no doubt that Kilidove Tours was the guide company for us. Every question and concern, and there was many, was quickly and professionally addressed. we exchanged more than 60 emails
Our guide, Paul, Max and crew, were no different. It was obvious that it as much their goal for us to summit as ours. The entire staff were knowledgeable and very attentive to the needs. It was very obvious early on that our crew was watching us closely, monitoring our wellbeing to ensure we had an amazing and successful experience. Our meals were great. Every meal was excellently prepared, with a variety of fresh, nutritious, and tasty meals. I can't say enough about our head guide, Paul. Excellent communication skills, vast knowledge of the mountain and his attention to detail made our journey more than just a trek through the countryside of Tanzania. The communication between our expedition coordinator and guide was amazing. By chance, we summited a day ahead of schedule and KT and crew were kind enough, on short notice, to extend our safari that followed our hike by an extra day, all of which took place from the side of the mountain.
The safari itself was magical; we saw tons of animals; excellent choices of accommodation we stayed at Sopa Lodge in Ngorongoro, Serena in Serengeti and Maramboi in Tarengire on our 7days safari our guide Joshua, was excellent professional and we felt totally safe with him,
Before committing to a guide company for safari and Kilimanjaro do yourself a favor and contact George at Kilidove Tours. I'm confident you won't regret it!
Email Ann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Special Safari holiday on Christmas eve
My wife and I decided to do something else during our christmas holiday after a long research we decided to go on safari to Tanzania, we did a lot of reseach about tour operators based out of Arusha, and oversees we ended up going with Kilidove Tours mainly due to;-
1. Prompt responses, George the owner of the company was very responsive prompt and answered all our questions very quick we had exchanged emails more than 180
2. Value for money, I can say they offered us a very good price based on our requests, we had balloon ride over Serengeti, and 9days safari to see the great migration
3. Reputation. We did our own research read all good and bad reviews and noticed that the company put forward its reputation beyond anything else even when there are unfoseen events
Our safari itinerary included parks of Arusha where we saw lots of flamingos, TArangire we saw plenty of elephants, baobao trees, and gazelles, we went to Ndutu south Serengeti the great migration was there we saw cheetahs and lion cubs
We were guided by a middle aged man named Bony very experienced safari guide and very professional he totally made our safari dream come true
We are now finishing our holiday at a resort in Zanzibar La Gemma Del' est its magical, we dont wanna ho home
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Email Rajiv | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience
We took a five day tour - 2 nights at Serengeti (Sopa Lodge); - 1 night at Ngorongoro (Soap Lodge) and 1 night at Lake Manyara (Serena Lodge).
Our Guide/Driver, Anderson, is a wonderful person, took great pains to spot animals and was full of enthusiasm.
At Serengeti, we saw plenty of Lions, Elephants, Cheetah & Leopards besides of course Zebras, Wildebeest, Buffaloes, Hyenas, Hippos and many more.
The Sopa lodge is the best, very luxurious, good food, good ambience, all facilities.
Ngorongoro is a "Must See Place". Andeson again took great pains to show us the maximum - Lions, Elephants, Cheetah, jackals, Hyenas, Rhino, etc.
Sopa Lodge is again the best place to stay here also.
Lake Manyara we saw Elephants, Hippos, Monitor Lizard, Baboons, etc.
Serena Lodge is the best option here. However, it is better if you stay the night at Ngorongoro only and move early morning to Lake Manyara and back to Arusha.
Thanks to Kilidove, we had a great time.
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Email Martin E | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Feel the Serengeti, and Nature
The owner of this business is a one of a kind gem, young, listens well, energetic, and knows the Safari business well. I have been on Safari in Tanzania 10 or more times, as well as other countries. His drivers know your itenerary, and often stop for things not expected that you are interested in. He knows every hotel, and every room. His cars are in great condition and he will help you decided what kind of Safari, and what kind of hotels, and cars. But if you have a favorite, he knows them too. We had a KLM flight delay, followed by an unexpected trip through Istanbul. We thought the Safari in Tarangiri, Serengeti, Manyara, and Ngorongoro crater was NOT going to happen when we found ourselves 3 days late. George Joseph, the owner, had spoken and emailed often enough that he re wrote our adventure. We wanted to camp in the Serengeti and 5 star hotel some nights. We did it all. Not one bad thing to say, and in my 25 years of time spent in Africa he nailed a perfect trip. His prices are moderate, but his quality is high. KILIDOVE is the best. The camp experience was in Nakasia and Tarangeri. We had Hyenas around our tent one evening, and woke up to 4 giraffes eating near the front door. Stork, and other birds flew into the area all the time. The hotels we stayed in at Manyara and Ngorongoro were breathtaking, the rooms overlooked the lake and crater. The food was great. Box lunches were very good, often way too much food. We had night skies that you wouldnt get in any city, and saw the big 5 in one day. The drivers are knowledgable, and often offer a track off the beaten path littered with other Safari cars. We saw Cheetah, Lions, and Leopard all in one trip. The lion kill of a warthog was, well, its Africa and exciting to see nature throught the eyes of the animals. We saw birds, snakes, wild dogs, and too many other animals to name. The quality starts at the top, George took our disaster and turned it into the best vacation Ive experienced in Africa. After we met him, I knew that we would be friends for a lifetime. I still write, and he still answers. Ask him about his family and go to see them if you want to top off a trip with a memory that you will NEVER forget. I am forever greatful for his positive way in approaching his work, family, and life. The driver we had was Bonaface, and he has eagle sharp eyes. He spotted animals and birds, knows their body language and habbits. He was a pro in every sense of the word. He also made time for us to be able to do some shopping, and last minute things we wanted to see. But, we didnt stop there, we went on a 3 day Zanzibar excursion. I was in Zanzibar 5 years ago on my own with the wife. This time, we handed him the reigns, and we saw more and did more in 3 days than the week we had 5 years ago. He knows this business. Im open to questions, photos, anything you need to be sure that you get the wild or tame experience you want in East AFRICA. Not one thing to wish I saw or did. We spent 6 nights and 7 days, all park fees included. The tents were luxury tents with hot water and all, and Lions walking around your vehicle will get your adrenalin flowing. No car malfunctions or break downs, lots of bottled water for safari, just about perfect.
great personalized service
My husband and I just spent a week in Tanzania and wanted some physical activity as well as the usual safari experience. Kilidove arranged a day where we did a short hike to a spectacular waterfall and visited a small coffee making operation en route to make our own coffee from scratch.
Our guide went out of his way to make sure we set the pace. The hotels are so nice that it is nice to spend some time enjoying their amenities as well as traveling through the park. We were very happy with the base hotel in Arusha, Planet Lodge - very pretty, great food and excellent service.
I highly recommend Kilidove.
Nancy
Mbarara, Uganda