Marvel in the majestic Serengeti!
Seven Wonders Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- TTB & TLTO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Tanisha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable!
We spent 3 days in Ndutu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with George, after a day in the Killimanjaro national park which was also arranged by 7 wonders.
Evelyn was absolutely wonderful when we were booking, we didnt give her much notice and she put together a fantastic itinerary.
7 wonders were brilliant professionals from the minute we landed till the minute we were dropped off at the airport. The days spent on the game drive were simply magical - George is so knowledgable, and took a great interest in educating us about wildlife and Africa in general.
We are already planning our next trip to africa with seven wonders and cant wait!
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Email Renee and Kole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booked a group camping 5 day safari, and all expectations were exceeded!
Pre-booking experience: They responded to all emails in a day and would answer all personal questions with specific information - not just copy & paste answers that they send to all people.
Airport pickup/drop off: They picked us up from the Arusha airport and dropped us off at the Kilimanjaro airport - all included in the price! The cars were clean and the drivers were friendly.
Hotel before/after the safari: They booked us a room in the Ambassador Hotel for the night before the safari and a night after the safari - all included in the price. The Ambassador Hotel was clean and comfortable enough.
Safari Car: The pop-up roof car was the perfect safari experience! You could tell that our car was a bit used (some broken arm rests and one window that was jammed and couldn't open), but after being in it for 5 days and seeing the road conditions in the parks, I'm not surprised that it had a few little problems.
Staff: Our tour guide+driver (Hozza) and cook (Kelvin) were phenomenal and truly made the safari top-notch! The guide could talk for hours and hours about any and every animal and plant. He was really experienced, professional, funny, and kind. He would explain facts and habits of different animals when we would see them on the safari and then he would go really in-depth on one specific animal every night at dinner. He was also an aggressive driver when he needed to be - making sure other cars didn't block our view for certain popular animals.
Food: For a budget camping safari, the food (quality and quantity) far exceeded expectations! We had a cook who traveled with us every day and would make 3 meals. You will NOT go hungry!! Breakfast always included fresh fruit, omelettes, pancakes, toast, juice, and coffee/tea. Lunch was boxed (you would eat it at the national parks) and included a sandwich, chicken, banana, crackers, chocolate, and juice. Dinner was also a huge spread, and varied every night - homemade soup, fresh salad, pasta/rice, meat...
Drinks: We had unlimited water bottles in a cooler in the car (cool water!) and juice at every meal. We also were served wine and gin and tonics every evening at dinner. The alcohol was included!
Lodges/Campsites: We booked a camping safari, but we ended up staying in a basic lodge for two nights and camping in tents two nights. The basic lodge was a pleasant surprise - hot water private showers, a real bed, and wifi. The tour company provided all of the camping supplies - large tents (each couple/individual got their own tent), sleeping bags, and pillows. We set up our own tents with the help of the guide and cook. We never slept very well while camping because you would hear animals outside of the tents, but totally worth it for the experience! We saw a hyena, warthog, and buffalo at one campsite and an elephant from the other! The campsites have flush toilets and cold water showers.
Safari Itself: The itinerary was different every day, but generally we woke up early and would stay in the park for 6-8 hours a day. Driving between parks takes a long time, but the car is comfortable. The guide is always radioing the guides from the other cars to find out the locations of different animals, but you can expect to see EVERYTHING! We saw so many lions (and lion cubs), cheetahs (and cheetah cubs), leopards (and leopard cubs), as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, warthogs, hyenas... PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE!!
Thoughts on a 5 day safari: By the end of the five days, we were definitely safari'd out. I would recommend to my friends to only do 4 days (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara/Tarangire) - no need to do both Manyara and Tarangire. The scenery is different in each park, but you get to the point of being tired of sitting in the car for the full day.
Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Days Safari w/ Tribe Experience
Absolutely incredible, can not fault it at all!!!!
Email Maeve | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari of your dreams
I was a solo traveller from Australia (staying in Arusha for 3 months) who booked this tour less than 2 days before it started. First off, Evelyn who I was in contact with from the start was so helpful, going above and beyond to make sure I was ready to go in such a short amount of time. Experiencing the wonders of Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater is the ideal safari and the Seven Wonders team made it magnificent. My guide was Godfrey and the chef was Kaaya. Both Godfrey and Kaaya were so friendly and made me feel so welcome and comfortable. Godfrey is so knowledgable in all of the wildlife, bird life, plant life, landscapes, etc. that you visit. I learnt so much, which makes you appreciate what you're seeing even more. He navigated the parks so well that we didn't miss out on seeing anything! Kaaya's cooking was unbeatable! Every breakfast, lunch and dinner was delicious. Both Godfrey and Kaaya outdid themselves in making sure we were all comfortable, happy and with full bellies. The time allocations for this safari are pretty much perfect, allowing enough time in each of the destinations to experience what is on offer. Thank you Seven Wonders, Godfrey, Kaaya and Evelyn!
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Email Kim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The price was reasonable, tour was good and guides were also nice. Evelyn was so kind and supportive. I would definitely choose seven wonders safaris again. Thanks for the good experience.
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Email Ashish | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Clear communication, great experience and very affordable
We opted for a 4 day/3 nights budget camping package as a family trip; my father, mother and I. Seven Wonders Safari was very communicative and made the whole booking experience a breeze.
Our guide was Jose, a calm and collected individual with a commanding knowledge of the animals and the terrain. Our cook in Kalvin made sure we were well fed with delicious and hearty meals.
We were able to see the Big 5! We rode around 6 or 7 hours a day out in the wild. Watching the animals living unimpeded in their natural habitat was the clear cut highlight of the trip.
The campsites were unfenced and inside the national park. We had some buffaloes visit us at night. The restrooms and shower areas were relatively clean. Watching the sunset and sunrise in the campsite was a very special experience.
We wouldn't hesitate to book a trip with them again.
Email Emma Brown | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderfully organised, amazing guide and unbeatable game viewing
Evelyn was very helpful and clear from our first contact and no detail was left unchecked, she and George even came to see us after the tour to see how it went.
Our guide Hozza was wonderful, his knowledge on wildlife, local history and environment and tribes in the area is fascinating. He tried to teach us basic Swahili and new and interesting facts about animals every day. On the night that an inquisitive hyena wandered into camp he even escorted us to the bathroom to ensure we felt safe.
Hozza honestly made an already amazing trip into something truly special.
The vehicle was very comfortable and spacious and very well looked after, his driving skills (especially when taking the quality of the roads into consideration) are phenomenal!
We did a mix of budget and mid range accommodation and every night was a fabulous new experience. Basic camping is a great experience, though perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, you feel so close to nature. Tent sleeping is not the most comfortable experience, though definitely worth trying for a night, if you can afford to us the tented camps they are a spectacular experience, luxury from another era.
At no point on this trip were we dissatisfied with our choice of tour company and can only sing their praises and thank them for a once in a lifetime experience!
Asante sana Hozza, Evelyn, George, Isaac and Goodluck!
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Email Ofek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 days Mt. Kilimanjaro, Machame route
We were a small group climbing mount Kilimanjaro in a 7 days hike up the Machame route. All along, from the first emails and up till we got back to Arusha after the climb, Evelyn and the team were outstanding! The guides were professional and the crew was great, as well as all of the equipment we received (tents, mattresses, food tent etc.). Definitely recommend them!
Email Sarah Kennedy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience! Would highly recommend.
Evelyn and George (a local husband and wife team) made booking so easy and catered to everything we wanted from our trip. We booked a private tour (which i would highly recommend if your budget allows) and in comparison to other companies, was only a bit more expensive than grouped tours! We got airport pick up/drop off which was a bonus plus an extra night at the Arusha hotel so we could have a look around the town. They also came to see us at the hotel before we left on Safari to explain everything in person and also visited us on our return to check everything was ok, which i wasn't expecting. Great customer Service!
Our guide Hoza was AMAZING!! He has 10 years experience under his belt and has a relaxed, calm manner that i really enjoyed. Nothing was ever too much trouble, he always made sure we were ok...even if that means chasing a rather large Hyena out of camp, or stopping a cheeky monkey from trying to steal our lunch! Hoza has the best knowledge! He could answer every question, tell us every species of bird or antelope etc. He would pull books out so we could read up about what we had just seen and each night after dinner he would sit with us and chat about what we had seen that day. He was very patient with us constantly stopping to take photos and on the last day he managed to spot, adult male lions which was something i really wanted to see. Having him as our guide was a privilege and made the trip even more special.
We stayed in lodges, basic camping and tented camping, which i would recommend to get an all-round experience. Although basic camping will not be for everyone, as it is not the best night's sleep you'll ever have, but it is worth it to hear Serengeti come to life at night.
We got to see the big 5, a Leopard eating it's kill, a Cheetah and her cubs, Lions mating..I could go on! But the highlight for me was heading to the Northern Circuit where we got to witness the migration of the wilder-beast crossing the Mara river - around 8000 stampeded pass us...Just spectacular!
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Email Anil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Memorable Experience
7 wonders Safari was absolutely hands down the most professional tour company I have ever experienced. Having never stepped in the country of Africa, it was extremely stressful to plan everything to the T. I want to start by giving Eve a shoutout, she was our contact from start to finish. From the very beginning before even asking for a budget, she was SUPER helpful. She was honest and that is what I appreciate the most. She wasn’t trying to make a quick buck, she was extremely diligent in keeping us honest and our expectations realistic. On top of that she gave as amazing price and accommodations for a 12 day trip through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. From transportation to hotel (tent at campsites) everything was just easy. Our group consisted of 8, and essentially we just showed up and and followed our schedule with our driver and enjoyed our time. I also think what made our trip valuable were the drivers that Eve paired us with. In Kenya we were with David, he was a young man that has been doing tours for 7 years. Being from the USA, he was extremely relatable. I enjoyed my conversations with him, from geopolitics to the different animals he showed us. It was quite an experience and he made the ride easy, fun and smooth. In Tanzania we were with A driver name George. When I tell you this man was passionate, I am not kidding. He is extremely smart, and just knew where every animal was at any given moment. I saw everything with him, from lions to cheetahs. I loved my time with him, and thought I created a lifelong bond with him. I can’t thank Eve and 7 wonders enough! Zanzibar was very touristy and we were on our own, we were on the coast and I highly recommend staying at tea house and doing the prison island tour. There are turtles that are 150 years old and are huge! Every camp site we went through, from Kenya to Tanzania, every person was professional and accommodating. The food was great and they were all home made meals. I can’t stress enough how enjoyable this trip was! In our preliminary planning stages, our group researched about 20 companies, I am super happy we chose 7 wonders, and recommend anyone giving them a shot to plan out your vacation and safari!