KILIHOLIDAYS TEAM LEADER
Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB, KINAPA, MNRT & TPO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Chad | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Four-day packed full adventure
Fast, effective communications. Every promise fulfilled. The tent is a good size and the sleeping mats are comfortable. We were able to see four of the big five game animals. Most others I talked to only saw three. Additionally, we were able to see many more rare wild animals that I never expected to see! Laurian is a very experienced driver and animal spotter. His insight on each animal was very informative. Daniel is a great stomach engineer. He even went out of his way to serve us some of our favourite fruits. Would highly recommend.
IT
Email Alessandro Rivola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
We were fully satisfied with choosing Kiliholidays. Our three day safari was organized very well. Communication from Italy was clear and fast. Everything went as scheduled (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Manyara), unforgettable days. We were accompanied by Deo, a very professional, precise and friendly driver / guide. Tour absolutely recommended!
Kiliholidays was a Very professional and received what we hired
Everything was very good from the beginning.
The hotel changes we ordered were promptly handled by Mr. Mack. Very professional man.
Just a little thing that they want us to bring money and we confirmed that we were paying by credit card and then everything was fine.
we received everything as agreed in our questions. A week without a problem.
The trip was amazing! Savana, Serengeti, Nongorogo - everything is unique.
We must say that our guide / driver made this trip even better, Emanuel John was a very polite and kind man, a very good driver with an excellent knowledge of savannah and animals, and the best -he knew where the animals were and the best place to see them.
we highly recommend Kiliholidays for this tour and Emanuel for the guide.
BR
Email Guilherme Paiva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our guide (Emanuel John) was very good, we saw all the animals and we had a great time in Tanzania.
BR
Email Junia Marinho Rodrigues | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kiliholidays is very reliable. Emanuel knows a lot about animals.He was always on time.
Very good hotels.The Safari experience in Tanzânia was unforgettable.Very good car.I would rather not have slept in Arusha.
Email Bogomil Velikov | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent this is my best safari
They make very good job! Communications is very fast they reply to my emails immediately. They promised and do 100% from our plan for 6 days and also do more free! Thomas is best guide ,driver and now our friend if is free take this Boy speak English perfectly drive very well safely and also makes interesting loops if you want, he knows everything for Tanzania wildlife , every name of the birds animals trees and also not loose our time to go to Shops and markets and sell another tours like another company's drivers,He just drive and Explain everything for Tanzania people and Wildlife He is very smart and clever boy Thank you for the best time with you my Friend.
Every day he wait ours group on time early morning and made long game drive to late
night. Also this company have Land Rover car and this maybe best 4/4car is better from Land cruiser because Thomas drive to many roads in Serengeti And other 3 parks i see Other cars come back but Land Rover makes this roads also i see in parks many cars from other companies is have problems and people lose half day to make if you have 2 days in park half day is too long and you not see nothing.
Mack boss in this company also very good and correct guy hi is give me best price for the best safari tour this is my favorite safari i already have 5 i checked 4 companies for this but just this's not make monkey tricks and give me right and fairly price .
They use best tented Lodge in Serengeti Center in the park not like another company's outside if you takes outside you lose time to go inside.also another hotels is very good food is excellent have Books with birds animals and trees in the cars have binoculars for costumers radio connection
With rangers radio and Thomas listen an if have Lions ,Cheetahs, Leopards and Rhino we can go immediately have open roofs in our Land Rover car have also space for luggage we have 9 bags,and is very comfortable for this type of tours.
Also we see many animals and migration extra because Thomas drive in other routes which is not included in tour in others company.
Again thanks for your good Job Mack, and best smart Guide Thomas and will use your company again for Rua national park. And i will make this safari again with my daughter and another friends.
CH
Email Monia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience with Kiliholidays
Great 3-day safari experience very well organized by Kiliholidays. We visited three parks and saw plenty of animals.
Our guide and driver Edouard was very knowledgeable about the area, animals and culture. He was able to find any animal from faraway.
We had a good time in Farm of Dreams Lodge, comfortable accommodation, great food and very nice staff.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and would definitively recommend Kiliholidays.
DE
Email Ludger Herget | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara - An emitional 3 day Safari adventure with exceptional guide
Visiting East Africa for the first time, my girlfriend and me were very excited, having high anticipations about the trip to come. And what an experience it was!
Before talking about the safari itself with Kiliholidays, a few words on the adventure of finding the right safari. As it was our first safari we had in mind the questions that everyone has: what safari is the right one for us, will it fit our schedule, does it fit in our budget and what is the right price for the offer, will the accommodation be appropriate?
Here a few handy tips:
1. Whereever you are going to book your safari, it is recommended that the TO is listed on the Tanzania Tourism Board as a licensed operator - https://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/en/operators/listings/category/tour-operators
2. Book your safari in advance - if you don´t have a few days to spare in Arusha (where most safaris start), then booking a safari in advance will be your best bet. You may score a better price, but it will take a few days to organize everything.
3. Negotiate with the TO beforehand - we could get us two free hotel stays and an airport transfer for free. Especially in the low season your chances are good. It is customary to negotiate on everything in Tanzania - why not about the price for the safari too.
Kiliholidays Safari experience:
The overall safari experience was excellent. From the pre-sale until our arrival the communication was swift, professional and had all the information we could ask for. The original itinerary of the parks got shuffled around, but this did not have any drawbacks on the overall experience. Our guide Edward was exceptional: he picked us up from the airport in Kilimanjaro and made sure we felt welcome and safe throughout the whole trip. Whether protecting us from cheeky approaches Baboons, telling us about his favorite wildlife encounters or his perspective on the Maasai and their approach towards education - we appreciated every moment with him on the safari. The vehicle was in great condition and we never had any problems throughout the journey. Our accommodation in Arusha - Arusha Gateway Lodge 2 - was clean and located in a safe neighborhood. On the safari we stayed 2 nights at Fanaka Camp Site, the site is very well maintained, great service, delicious food, clean rooms. We had a fantastic stay!
1. Tarangire National Park
Home of the Bao Bao tree and the elephants with wildlife to the right and left framed in beautiful scenery. You love elephants, this is the place to go to, prepare to see them close up!
2. Ngorongoro Crater
Breathtaking views in a one of a kind setting, near the cradle of mankind. Not too crowded, definitely worth a visit - what a descend into the crater!
3. Manyara National Park
The park has a very interesting story about climate change to offer and you can see the effects on the ecosystem of the lake first hand. The night before were heavy rainfalls and the main passage ways were cut off, would not let us see most of the park - things that happen in the rain season, the whole Serengeti got flooded too. Our driver tried his best and nearly turned the vehicle into a seafaring vessel.
This was also an emotional journey for us. Like taking a small peak from under the blanket and discovering a whole new spectrum of feelings and emotions you had no idea existed. Connecting with nature you could've never had a chance of experiencing without being confronted with the wild surroundings, beauty untouched by human hand, having its harmony and balance maintained for decades, brutal, ruthless, but exceptional and astonishing. You could get a feeling that time has stopped, somehow getting an impression that this day happens over and over, running in circles for thousands of years. Seeing through the perspective of a person living in a city, getting all those new sensations, not knowing how to process and probably appreciate fully, not able to comprehend how all this beauty could be natural and not man-made. Looking through the eyes of professional guide with such passion, respect and admiration. You simply keep smiling and draw inspiring emotions in, realizing how you experience it all so intensely, holding your breath throughout the whole time. Finally, having the amazing opportunity to share this with my partner in crime ;)
PT
Email Julio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great quality/price ratio. Great driver/guide Fantastic expirience
The comunications always in 24h, and when we got there everything when exactly as said! Picked us from airport and always very friendly and safe driver through all 3 days of safari. Great 3 locations (parks) for the safaris. Very pleased to have chosen Kiliholidays!! Will do it again!!!
DE
Email Judith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly Organized Three Day Tour, flexible organization
Lake Manyara, Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro Crater ... we saw so much animals. Our Guide knew a lot about the animals, the nature...
Although we potponed the original planned date dir One week, the organization was very flexible and made everything possible! Thank you!