Bestday Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,590 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email RUBEN | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 AMAZING SAFARI EXPERIENCE!!
Hello,
we booked with Best Days Safaris and everything was as good as expected.
Our guide tour (Joseff) was super professional and nice along all the safari.
They also arranged all the transfers from and to the airport.
100% recommended company.
Best regards :D
Rubén.
Email Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overall good, but a couple of issues.
I booked the 4-day Small Group to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater. The booking process was easy and all my questions were answered.
The driver, Julius, was very nice. He ensured we had enough water, communicated with the other drivers to find out where the animals were, ensured the truck was in a good position to take photos and that generally everyone was okay.
We were extremely lucky with the animals we saw; I think even Julius was surprised how lucky we were.
Overall the accommodation was excellent, especially the camp in the Serengeti. The food was delicious and plentiful, though there is a restrictive choice.
Two issues stops the rating from being Excellent is that the trip includes a free hotel stay in Arusha at the beginning or at the end of the trip. The hotel I stayed in was basic, though for the rest of the tour the accommodation was excellent. The other people on the tour booked their accommodation independently and it wasn't great. I think that generally accommodation in Arusha isn't a high standard.
The second issue was I had requested for a pick-up from the airport to the hotel, as part of my booking. It was not until the last day of my tour, in the middle of a game drive, I was told that I had to pay an additional US$90 for the pick-up/drop-off at the airport. Though, it was cheaper than arranging a taxi, I did not appreciate finding out on my last day, on a game drive, that there was still a significant payment to be made. There is no mention in the Price Excludes list of the airport pick-up/drop-off; my tour in Uganda picked me up and dropped me off at the airport at no additional cost.
BR
Email Vinicius Miola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We have a great time at the Safari, our Guide Dula was a great diver and guide an F
Philipe our cook was really great too. Highly recommend.
Email Cameron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Safari Experience With Best Day Safaris!
I just completed my 5 day northern Tanzania Safari today, and it was incredible!. I booked via Mohji Travel, who in turn booked me on local operator; Best Day Safaris. Both Mohji and Best Day were excellent! Mohji handled the booking and scheduling smoothly, plus met me at my hotel the day prior to setting out, to give me a 1-on-1 full briefing which didn't just include a review of the 5 day itinerary, but also a review of my packing/gear, and tips on what colours to avoid wearing, to avoid Zhetzy flies! (Note: avoid blues and blacks!). The actual safari itself was incredible. Though i was a single traveller, I joined a fun group of three others and had a great time! Best Day are seasoned operators and they properly know their stuff. Every detail, every meal, and every day was planned well. Our guide/driver, Sixxy, had years of experience in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tangerie, and Lake Manyara. He knew where to spot the animals and what times of day/conditions you would most likely find them in. He was so good with his behavioural knowledge of lions that when we came upon a male and a female on the first day in the Serengeti, he knew to drive on the other road (where all the other operators/trucks were NOT going) because he knew we'd get a far closer and better view of the beautiful male lion, from that point. It completely made my day, to get so close! On day #3 we also got so close to a family oylf elephants that we could see deep into their eyes when they looked our way. Sixxy, and our chef Emmanuel provided for everything we needed, and Emmanuel's meals were inventive and filling, giving us enough energy for every day's animal spotting! We saw so many animals it was hard to believe - including lions rhinos elephants leopard baboons verver-monkeys ostriches hippos and too many more to name here. I would recommend Big Day Safaris and Mohji to anyone who wants an experienced, thorough, and great value Safari in Northern Tanzania.
DE
Email Juergen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super organised, great guide and driver, accommodation and service perfect.
We can only recommend best day safari. Organization and services at any time very good. Our guideSix did a wonderful job. We were lucky to see the big 5.
We would/will chose bestday safari again. Many thanks
Juergen from Germany
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari with a Talented, Enthusiastic, Committed Team
BestDay Safaris provided an amazing experience to our group. Accommodations and vehicle were excellent. They provided helpful information and were responsive prior to our arrival. We especially loved the tented camp. Beyond that, our guide Jackson was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly good at his job. He would notice animals (such as a Serval Cat) that we hadn't even considered or seen and get us right up close to see them! Throughout parts of our trip, we noticed that other safari guides would try to follow him, which is quite an endorsement of his skill. We were able to see a tremendous array of animals. Driving through the great migration was definitely a trip highlight, and we appreciated that BestDay gives its guides the discretion/flexibility to get trips like this done as they come up.
We were called back to the U.S. suddenly during this trip. This was disappointing, as we did not get to spend a day at Ngorongoro Crater. Jackson and Peter were very accommodating and got us back to the Kilimanjaro international airport as quickly as possible. Because we couldn't drive back fast enough to make the appropriate flight, Peter drove from Arusha to the JRO airport to purchase us tickets on a plane out of the Serengeti and make this happen. He was able to get us a deal on these tickets and, when the price was lower than expected, he let us know so we didn't overpay.
This company demonstrated knowledge, integrity, resourcefulness, and excellence throughout the entire experience. We cannot thank them enough.
SV
Email Julio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome first safari experience
In Africa in general, I think it's important to be flexible in order to enjoy yourself. Initially, me and my friend where scheduled to leave for the safari around 8:30AM. Therefore, I had planned to meet her an hour earlier that morning since I was coming back from trekking the Kilimanjaro and she had just arrived from home. Unfortunately, the evening before the safari started, my friend was told that we would be leaving 2 hours earlier than expected. Best day arranged transportation for me on the spot all the way from Moshi to Arusha free of charge so I wouldn't have to stress out about it or leave my lodge at 3AM to make it in time.
The Safari was great. We were paired with an awesome driver who's been doing this for 12 years. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I realized that with safari, there's a great deal of luck involved and fortunately one of us in that group clearly had Irish ancestry because we got to see many cool things. A Serval cat in Serengeti, a freaking Honey Badger fighting two jackals in Ngorongoro, even two lionesses hunting warthogs in Tarangire, right at the very end of our trip when we were heading to the gate. The complimentary accommodation options in Karatu and Arusha were "meh" but the one in Serengeti which is actually owned by the same company was EXCELLENT! I feel that Best Day offers the reliability of a big company and the personal service of a small one and I will be recommending it to my friends visiting Tanzania.
BE
Email Erika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Value for Money - Happy with them
The value for money it's very good. Our driver Dhula, was excellent, very competent both in driving and in knowledge of animals. The quality of the hotels also was very good for a Mid-Range package. We did the 3 nights Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, which is a package that few companies propose and we very fully satisfied with our choice.
3 Days Safari
We were in a 3-days Safari this month and we were absolutely satisfied with their service! We chose Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we are very happy with our selection! We saw all the big five and many other beautiful animals! We had the best driver ever, Joseph, he helped us a lot, and made our safari a beautiful and unforgetable experience! We can’t thank him enough for his ospitality and care! He learned us a lot of interesting things about wildlife and also, about the tanzanians’ life! We were so lucky to have him as our guide! Also, Peter, the owner of the company, helped us to design our safari days as we wished and took care of our needs, and also he kept in touch with us even after the safari days were over, just to make sure that we arrived at the airport safe and sound! I truly recommand BestDays Safari from the buttom of my heart! They were awsome!
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Email Penny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable Safari Experience!!!!!
I would highly recommend Best Day Safaris for your next safari. This company went above and beyond to make sure my experience was one of a lifetime.
The accommodations were excellent with friendly and professional staff. My tour guide Jackson was incredible. Super friendly and outgoing as well as incredibly knowledgeable of all the animals, plants, and surroundings. Coming from the US I was very concerned about obtaining a Covid test to return. The travel.gov site indicated that I would not be able to get my test back within the time required. Best Day Safaris not only assured me I would receive the results in time; they took the responsibility of taking me to pay for the test at the bank and then escorted me to the hospital to get the test. This was not included in the package I purchased. They did this out of complete kindness.
I loved every minute of my vacation from the breathtaking landscapes to the vast amount of animals in their natural environment. I was hesitant to visit the Massai but I can tell you that they were extremely welcoming and excited to invite us into their village. I would recommend stopping in to learn how they are living with the land.
I will be returning to the Serengeti and will be doing it with Best Day Safaris has my tour company of choice!!!!!
