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
RU
Email Maxim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One team - one dream!
We climbed Kilimanjaro on the Rongan route. We lived in tents. There were 18 escorts with us, who provided us with a comfortable ascent. A very cool team! Special thanks to the guides: Dixon, Boney, Abdallah for bringing our group to the top. Motivated and supported us!
DE
Email Kathrin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
We had booked a three day safari with Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. All questions were answered in advance by email. Our guide Moro showed and explained a lot to us, and he was also a very safe driver. The accommodation for the two nights was super nice and had nice staff and delicious food. We also thought it was good that you only had to pay 10 percent down. We can absolutely recommend bestdaysafaris and hope to come back one day.
(automatic translation from German)
PT
Email Vanessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second Amazing Safari With Bestday
This was my second solo safari with Bestday Safaris and again I can only say the best about everything: from my guide, Mr. Joseph, to the accommodations, to the management, etc.
This time I went to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, staying in Tukaone during the safari and before and after in Mvuli.
I had absolutely no concerns about anything before arriving because I already know the great job this company does.
Joseph is an amazing driver and guide, highly knowledgeable about the animals and the parks.
Recommend them 100%!
Asante sana, Bestday! See you next time.
IT
Email Olivia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifestyle
I recently embarked on bestday Safaris operating tour in Tanzania, and it was an experience of a lifetime! From the moment I set foot on the magnificent continent, I was captivated by its stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and warm hospitality.
The tour was meticulously planned, ensuring that we visited some of Africa's most iconic destinations. We explored the vast plains of the Serengeti and so many other parks, witnessing the incredible wildebeest migration, and getting up close with the animals in their natural habitats.
Throughout the journey, the accommodations were incredible. Bestday safari, arranged for us really comfortable and nice tented camps near the places we wanted to visit. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had a pleasant and memorable stay. Additionally, the meals provided were delicious and offered a diverse array of local cuisines, even for vegetarian like me.. allowing us to savor the flavors of Africa.
Joseph was our guide and he was just the best! Such a knowledgeable guide, he provided fascinating insights about the animals and their conservation efforts, making the experience both educational and awe-inspiring. The best part is that he made possible the sight of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat with utmost respect for the wildlife and their habitats. Wich most people tend to forget, making the animals uncomfortable in their home! Another standout highlight was trekking through the forest of Kilimangiaro with our guide Bone! It left us speechless.
My operating tour in Africa exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend it, especially with our guide Joseph, so passionate about sharing his knowledge and love for Africa.
IT
Email Sasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best time ever!
Before I found Bestday Safaris I contacted several local guides regarding a private safari tour in Tanzania for four.
A safari was our “bucket list” trip and we wanted the best African experience.
I found Bestday Safaris on Instagram, Stephen was quick to respond and seemed to have a better appreciation of what we were trying to achieve than any other companies. He put together a full itinerary (which he communicated to us prior) of hotels/ lodges/camps and also most important the parks we were going to visit.
During our 7 day Safari, we had Joseph as our driver/ guide. He is the best! We had the most incredible time ever.
This was our dream holiday and we had been saving for years so we had very high expectations and wanted to see EVERYTHING! We didn’t want to miss out on anything.
He surely didn’t disappoint us! We saw loads of animals from the more common ones like zebras to the more rear ones like Rhinos, leopards etc.. we had a blast!
He is incredibly knowledgable and gave us information on anything we asked, from history, culture and life of the beautiful country of Tanzania.
He is extremely professional and enthusiastic of about his job but also very punctual, calm and was very patience with us.
He can see the smallest animal even at km away and knows the exact spots where to look for them.
What we also really appreciated of Joseph is that he has complete respect for the wildlife, always maintaining a safe distance from the animals and making sure we didn’t disturb them in their habitat.
We also had a wonderful walk to the first camp of the Kilimanjaro with Bone. The scenery is stunning and I highly suggest it if you love hikes.
Our accommodations where clean, comfortable and the hosts where super accomodating (especially with my sisters dietary restrictions), kind and always polite and smiley.
Our safari was magical, filled with incredible game viewing and most memorable moments.
I can honestly say that this was the best tour me, my sister and our boyfriends have ever taken and cannot thank Joseph or Bestday Safaris team enough for making it happen!!
ES
Email Fernando Martinez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience of our lifes from begining to the end.
We contacted Bestdays Safaris from our country, looking for a local operator. Communication was really clear from the begining. Once in Arusha we visit a few other operators to compare and by far was the best value of the other options. We visit their office and we confirm our route to start the following day. 4 days, my wife and me, 2 days Serengeti, 1 Ngorongoro, 1 Tarangire.
The accommodation was perfect, food amazing.
Wild life we saw and landscape was unreal. We manage to see the big 5, even seems to don't be easy. But thanks to our experienced guide we made it.
The best of all we can say that it was share this unforgettable experience with the best guide, greatest driver, and better person. Our friend Joseph. Without him it wouldn't be the same.
Finding and explaining everything about the animals, nature, culture... Telling us on our trip really nice histories about Tanzania. The best dj too.
Thank you for everything Joseph.
Thank you for everything Bestday Safaris.
We will never forget you.
DE
Email Katja Kopf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Four wonderful days! Perfect organization, fantastic nature and all expectations were exceeded!
From the Airport Pickup to the transfer to Zanzibar everything was perfectly organized. We were four middle-aged women who fulfilled a lifelong dream and will never forget the four wonderful days with our driver Six and the German-speaking guide David! Six is a very very good driver and mastered all the huge potholes, river crossings and cross-county detours excellently!
David explained flora and fauna, wildlife, people and customs in the Serengeti and Tanzanis in perfect German!
We were in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park for four days and we would have driven to the end of the world with the two of them! The accomodations Tukaone Camp and Octagon Lodge are great, and the fact that you can hear the wildlife of Africa from your tent is simply incredibly beautiful!
We can fully recommend Bestday Safaris!
US
Email Kristy Brecke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Guide Six was wicked smart
We enjoyed booking and felt like the itinerary was seamless. Our guide Six was a wealth of knowledge, speaks an impressive 6 languages and was very interesting to learn about all things Tanzanian. We saw all the animals you could think of. Totally blown away.
PT
Email Francisco Leite | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking safari experience in Tanzania
Unfortunately we couldn't find the big five (maybe a reason to go back?) but the experience couldn't have been more incredible than it was within the short time we had available.
Finding Best Day was not easy but it proved to be the right choice and a suitable partner for all our desires and demands. Thanks to Stephen for all his help in planning the safari and to the guide Muro for his empathy, his patience and world-class persistence in trying to show us the widest variety of animals and untouchable landscapes in the immense world that is the Serengeti. It was a breathtaking experience. For those who go with high expectations, you will leave even more surprised by what the parks offer.
We visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro for 5 days and we ended our trip with a few days at the beach in Zanzibar.
US
Email Steve | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceeded our expectations!
We were able to customize our trip through Stephen, who was wonderful to deal with. There were 5 of us, two couples and a single. All from the U.S. We did a seven day tour of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. We asked our guide, Muro, to show us an authentic native village. He found one and we toured it. It was not on our planned schedule but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. We could not of have asked for a better guide than Muro. This was the third trip to Africa for our group, and we felt he was the best guide we ever had. There were no river crossings happening for a couple of weeks prior to us arriving. The first day we were out on the Serengeti there were nearly a hundred Landcruisers driving around, following herds of wildebeest hoping for a crossing. Nearly all left by late in the afternoon. We stayed late because we were staying in the nearby Tukaone tent camp. Muro made the right call and we and only 4 other Landcruisers were there when a herd crossed. We drove up to the edge of the Mara river and had a front row seat. Crocodiles took about 5 wildebeest as we watched and filmed. We also twice saw lions mating!
We can't say enough about Muro. He was a very safe driver, and fun to be with. He pulled two other Landcruisers out, and a lot of the other guides would stop him and ask him for advice. He said he has been doing this for 18 years, and it was easy to see the respect the other guides had for him. He was very knowledgable and would point out all the different species. He pointed out over 50 species of birds and animals. We enjoyed having him be a part of our evening meal.
We stayed in the Tukaone tent camp and the Heritage tent camp. Each for 3 days. They were very comfortable, having flushable toilets and showers in every tent. The food was good and everyone in both camps were very pleasant and attentive. Stephen at Bestday took care of having us picked up and dropped off at the airport, and had us stay at the Tulia on our first day in and our last day out. We did not see rhino's, but everyone in our group had seen them before. We also know how difficult it is becoming to see them. Other than that, the trip could not have been better. Thanks again to Stephen and Muro.
