Macho Halisi
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $320 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service from Macho Halisi!
The trip we booked with Machol Halisi was fantastic. The communication prior to the trip was quick, clear and responsive to our needs. When we had questions they helped out with detailed answers and thoughtful ideas. This was extra helpful considering we were a last minute booking. The service during the actual safari was great. All the bookings were handled smoothly and our driver guide was the best. He was a great source of information and had a detailes knowledge of the different areas within the Serengeti. I would highly recommend Macho Halisi.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Completely Amazing - Could Not Have Been Better
We had an amazing 3 days of game drives. Every day was better than the next. I highly recommend Ndutu where off-roading is allowed. We saw vultures fighting over the remains of a kill, lion cubs from 15' from the jeep and cheetah's coming up to the front fender. Isiya, our driver, was the best. In the Serengeti, he was able to find every animal we wanted to see. We saw a cheetah with its pray in a tree, and hyena's fighting over a lions kill. Unbelievable sights. The Serena Ngorongoro Lodge and the Serena Serengeti Lodges were both beautiful, scenic and very comfortable. I would highly recommend Macho Halisi, and their best driver, Isiya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very enjoyable exploration of Tarangire National Park
We liked our trip to Tarangire National Park with Macho Halisi very much. The tour was very well organized and we enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by our tour guide. The program was very well adapted to our personal wishes on a day-to-day basis.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
it was a great experience with a professional guide and unforgettable animal sitings
The professional and personal service that was given to us by Macho Halisi (office staff and driver guide) was more than we expected and made our Safari a once in a lifetime experience. The car was comfortable and in good condition. We enjoyed the trip tremendously and hope to be back one day.
CA
Email Anne and Wade | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Company, First Class Service, Affordable Price
Macho Halisi rescued us after a nightmare experience with Overseas Adventure Travel and Ranger Safaris. The Kudu Lodge accommodations were excellent and the food delicious. Our safari driver/guide was knowledgeable, very competent, respectful of the client, environmentally sensitive and unwavering in his consideration of the well being of the wildlife unlike many other safari companies that we encountered. In 6 days on safari we saw a greater range of animals, including the big 5. than we saw on the previous 26 days of safari with OAT. The company is owned by Tanzanians and staffed by Tanzanians and it shows in their professionalism and their love of their country. I would not hesitate to recommend Macho Halisi to family, friends or any traveller looking for the highest quality at an affordable price. In fact my parents are planning to use this company for an adventure later this year. Find out who owns the safari company before you book. Book only with a locally owned company, you will not regret your decision. Thanks Again
perfect service again
We relied the second time upon Macho Halisi for organizing our trip in Tanzania, this year to Karatu and from there to Tarangire, the Selous and Pemba. The communication before booking was easy, several alternatives were suggested and accompanied by recommendations and even some date shifting due to other commitments of ourselves was no problem. In Karatu we stayed at Kudu, Macho Halisi's own lodge, which may not represent the very top of the market, but comes quite close to it with nice and very quiet rooms, very good food and helpful personal all the day round. Our driver and guide in Tarangire , Rama, was not only nice and a driver we felt very comfortable with, but as well a very knowledgeable guide. The stay in the Selous (Beho Beho) was outstanding, Fundu Lagoon on Pemba very comfortable.
When a plane was late from Pemba to Zanzibar so we needed to rearrange transportation in Dar es Salaam, because we misses the connecting flight Macho Halasi was immediately available and took care of it.
So in short: We will continue to rely on Macho Halisi when traveling in Tanzania.
Email Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing sighting of animals with our fantastic guide Isaya who had so much knowledge to share
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania. Isaya was an exceptional guide. Every day he taught us many facts about the animals we sighted. He was very patient with us as we strained to see animals which were so well camouflaged we sometimes had trouble seeing them with binoculars, yet he could see them with the naked eye. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He always took the time to make sure we were checked into our accommodation and would meet with us every night to check that we were happy with the outcome every day and to plan our next day. He took photos of us and for us and he was only happy when we were completely satisfied. We had a lot of fun with him as he tried to teach us Swahili. It always surprised me how he would so willingly oblige by answering our endless questions. We saw all the animals and our trip to Tanzania exceeded our expectations. Thank you.
Email Fred and Melanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 8 day private safari trip
We booked a 8 day private safari with Macho Halisi and enjoyed our trip to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater very much.
Our driver guide Herry Temba was very kind and a careful driver. He was very patient when we wanted to stop to take a lot of pictures and also told us many interesting things about the culture, as well as the animals of Tanzania. He helped us to spot all the big five and much more during our trip.
We can highly recommend the Kudu lodge accommodation in Karatu which is very high quality. The Halisi Tented Camp in Serengeti is well located in Seronera to watch the amazing quantity of wildlife.
The safari car was very good (Toyota Landcruiser with top up roof and 6 seats), the perfect car to spot all the wildlife, of which there is plenty ☺
CH
Email Maria and Matthias | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service from Macho Halisi
We booked a 11 day private Safari with Macho Halisi and enjoyed Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Tarangire and Karatu. Very, our driver was the best. We hat a lot of fun with him, and he showed us very special things. He drove threw Ndutu, where off-roading ist allowed. There we have seen a pregnant and a cheetah with 5 cheetah cubs. In Serengeti we have seen a lion drinking water just next to us, or a Leopard walking threw the grass and then climbing up on a tree. We even had the chance to see a cheetah with 4 cheetah cubs chaseing a gazelle. We had the opportunity to see a lot of Elephants, form 2 weeks old till very old. It was fantansic, more than we ever expected. The program was very well adapted to our personal wishes! We would highly recommend Macho Halisi and their best driver Very! Thank you very very much!!!
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Email olivier and sunny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
unforgetable and valuable safari with macho halisi!!!!
very good safari land cruiser 7 passengers very confortable, fully equiped vith inverter for charging battery,knowledge safari driver and guide.amazing chef.good English speaking...very good service from macho halisi...safari well handled by Professional peoples..safe and good servive at good price