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Mwema Africa Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $65 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Steve Vaughan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A hugely enjoyable, well organised experience.
The company communicated well with us, both before and during the excursion.
We were only surprised once; to learn of a last-minute change of one hotel; from the Crater Rim View to the Tanzanice Lodge. But we had no complaints there, because the Tanzanice is stunning! We would happily have stayed there all three nights if it was possible. Actually Tanzanice gave us two family rooms for the price of one, because no-one else was staying that night.
Our only gripe on the hotel front was the final one - the Twiga Lodge in Mto wa Mbu. (Don't confuse it with the one in Arusha!) This was more of a campsite with some rooms around; check-in was like a military camp and our "family room" was one tiny room with three equal-sized beds crammed into it. Barely room to move, but it was for one night, and the food was OK. But it was explained - you pays your money you takes your choice, we went for a low-end deal so they had to choose hotels which fit the budget. We got lucky with the Tanzanice.
The Green Mountain Hotel in Arusha (our first one) was fine - clean, friendly, and had a very impressive restaurant, where everything is cooked from scratch (even the bread) as you watch!
Our 3 day safari took in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. And we thoroughly enjoyed each day - plenty of lions at Ngorongoro. We only missed out on cheetah, didn't see any of them. But that's not the fault of the safari guys!
Our Toyota Land Cruiser had seen much better days - bits falling off it en route and the horn sounding of its own accord occasionally - but we found that rather charming. And we enjoyed the company of our fine guide Julius. A really nice chap with his own interesting history.
I'd have no problem using this company again. Many thanks guys!
CA
Email ROBINPREET KAUR | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari
- We were on a 6-day safari last month to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Haji our tour guide was wonderful. Everything went according to the plan. Simon was very helpful in planning our trip and responded back efficiently to all our needs during the trip.
AE
Email Haris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good customer support
Everything was arranged according to the plan and efforts were made for all of our needs to be customised according to our flight itinerary.
The experience was really enjoyable, the driver was very amusing and helpful.
All accommodations were up to standard.
Better to have a 5-6 people company to reduce the per person price as much as possible.
Special thanks to Simon for dealing with my constantly changing dates and requests!
NL
Email Anil Gupta | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great well organized and managed safari
Mwema organized a nine day safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Various lakes and game reserves. The driver/guides were extremely well informed,very responsible and courteous. They took us to the exact places where the wild animals were,including all the big five, and a lion kill etc.We are totally satisfied with them. The camps are surprisingly very modern and guarded by Masai quite safe. In one camp I had a hippo walking one meter near my head in the night. Non-vegetarian food was very good, vegetarian could be better. All in all an absolutely wonderful experience.
SE
Email Helene | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exellent guide
The agency answered all our questions very fast. The safari was good but the lodges we had booked could be better, but you get whar you pay for. It would have been easier to chise lodges if you had got the lodges webpaiges instead of trying to find them yourself.
Our driver Ken was very good at spotting the animals, tell tus about them and an exellent driver. We felt very secure both with him and the van
AE
Email Sandip Tank | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice organizer of our trip. Very honest
Our tour guide Robert was very good. we enjoyed our vacation. He had very good contacts to find animals. Only disappointment was hotel location. it was not at prime location.
DE
Email Christoph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and good organisation
We had a very good Safari with great experiences in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
The organisation was also good and due to our driver we felt also safe as he told us many things about the landscape we drove through.
SN
Email Arthur | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good but some obvious improvements
Good :
- Communication over email and whatsapp was good and fast.
- The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
- The first 2 hotels (in Aberdares and Samburu) were amazing.
- Great night safari in Ol Pejeta
- Very nice parks altogether.
To improve :
- The duration of drives from a park to the next had been underestimated of an hour or so each time. Long drives on the road and less time for safaris.
- The itinerary included 4 parks which was too many in our opinion for only 6 days, especially as drives were longer than expected. 3 parks would have been enough.
- On our last day, the hotel booked by Mwema (Falcon Heights) was 35 minutes down the road from the entrance of the park. We lost over an hour and a half that day driving back and forth.
Reply from Mwema Africa Safaris
Posted on Jul 19, 2017Thank you for the review. We gladly take your feedback and will endeavor to make improvements in our services.
GH
Email Kristina Moller | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We booked a short safaritrip with Mwema Safaris for our family. We were very satisfied. Communication was fast and easy, everything was very clear in the tour description, the price was fair and the safari in Amboseli was great.
JP
Email DAI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Tour
The company responsed quickly and arranged everything. The accomodation is arranged close to national park and we could enjoy beautiful view and silint night excepting cold shower. The guide is well known animals in safari and keep in touch with us if required. We were pretty comfotable in anytime and thanks again for their support.