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 $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good value budget safari with the excellent guide
We travelled with Kiliholidays over Christmas when we had two couples of friends visiting from Europe. We went on a 4 day trip including hiking Ol Doinyo Lengai and game drives in the Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park. The program was quite hectic for such a short trip, but that was our request and Kiliholidays went out of their way to make this possible. Our guide and driver Walter was the perfect guide - experienced and very knowledgeable about everything from plants and animals, to culture and history. He is an excellent storyteller and kept us entertained through the 4 days. But he also knew when to give us space and leave us alone, which was nice as we were a group of friends traveling together. We also had a cook with us who made very nice food given the tight food budget it must have been. The lunch boxes were not the most exiting, but I believe similar to what other safari companies serve, but breakfast and dinner was very tasteful. I was worried beforehand that the low budget of the trip would sacrifice the quality of the guide and the experience of the trip, but we truly had a wonderful experience and would be happy to travel with Kiliholidays again at another occasion.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private visit to Selous and Mikumi from Dar Es Salam in 6 days
We booked via Internet a 6 day private tour from Dar Es Salam to visit the parks of Selous and Mikumi in southern Tanzania and had a wonderful week. Our driver Samuel was extremely pleasant, a great driver, a competent guide to animals and good at mechanics. He fixed in one hour a major break down of our jeep (transmission failure) and drove us back in time in Dar. Every detail was taken care of and we really had a great time. Accomodation was simple but nicely located and with friendly management. It was a great value for the price. Two points that you should know if you want to make the same trip:
1) accommodation was near but not in the parks so that we never went for early morning drives in the parks before breakfast. We still saw a lot of animals (20 sp of mammals and 110 species of birds in 3.5 days) but it might be more rewarding to be in the park. Usually this means a much higher cost than what we paid (830 euros per person for 6 days in private car for 2) but in Mikumi this would be possible at low cost. Accommodation in the park is run by the park administration. It is clearly less sophisticated than what we had outside but this might be worth it. To be discussed with the organizers, depending on your personal taste (comfort vs. Proximity with animals at night).
2) you should know that although the parks of Selous and Mikumi are adjacent, they are separated by a large mountain range which means that you need an 8-10 hour drive on bad dirt roads to go from one to the other. Take that into account when planning.
Note however that these are NOT complaints, just information. We had a really wonderful time and warmly recommend Killiholidays for your Safari. A really great value for the money!
BE
Email Serge Belgium | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with friendly and knowledgable guide
Kiliholidays provide excellent recomendations andwas flexible to modify program to our wishes (to reduce travel time). Guide, Sami, was extreemly friendly and knowledgeable and problems were solved adequately and within a reasonable time. Tour was great though we had underestimated the distance to travel between the parks. Southern parks are not crowded with lots of tourists so no traffic jams in the park this season. However in rainy season (hardly any rain during our trip) vegetation is dense making animal spotting more challenging. For easy spotting of animals Northern parks may e better alternative.
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Apr 13, 2015Serge.
Delighted that the experience with us was a success for you - for us, too!
We are flattered that you recommend us and hope to see you again, some day.
Kind regards
Mack, Senior Safari Consultant
BE
Email Ilse | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent experienceIl
We booked via internet a 5-day private budget safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. After some research, Kiliholidays gave us the best rate. Even the transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha was included. And we really received great value for the money.
The whole safari exceeded our expectations in every way. Instead of 4 nights camping, we stayed the first and the last night in Haven Nature Tented Lodge, in clean spacious tents with real beds.
Our guide, Godson, was excellent. He knows a lot about the animals, can find them easily and is a good and safe driver. He has a very good scense of humour, we had a lot of fun with him.
In Serengeti and the Ngorongoro conservation area he proposed us to leave the camping as early as 6 - 6.30 in the morning. So we were the first to descend into the crater, and had the luck to observe the rhinos from nearby. Also our young cook, Habibu pampered us with excellent food and service and a lot of humour.
We had a wonderful time and recommend Kiliholidays to everyone.
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Apr 11, 2015Thank you so much for travelling into the Safari with Kiliholidays. We wish to see you again soon.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
really enjoyed!
Thanks to Kiliholidays, operator Mack and guide Godson, I had a great time in safari.
They are from Masai trive, so guide is very experienced.
I could see all Big5!! They told me “you re very very lucky!”
Though camping gadget ,plates and cups are not brand-new, it’s more important to see many animals, I think.
Mack is very kind, he replies quickly and gently.
If you have a question, send him email without hesitation.
They are very good English speaker.
He picked and dropped me at the airport , the café, the restaurant.
It’s very helpful, because I traveled alone.
Enjoy your safari trip!
４日間のツアーに参加。
ｂｉｇ５もコンプリートして満足！
オペレーターのマックもガイドのガッソンもマサイ出身。
驚異的な視力と嗅覚でいち早く動物を見つけてくれます。
車とか食器とかキャンピング道具は古いです。
でもたくさん動物が見れたので満足です♪
日本語ガイドが必要なら一日５０$の追加で手配できるとのことでした。
どの程度の日本語力かは不明ですが。
英語は問題ないので、英語できる方なら問題ないかと・・・
ちなみに、ネットで予約しましたが、予約料は取られず、現地で現金払いでした。
サファリの真ん中でテント泊なんて一生に一度だと思うので、当社の予定外だけどいい思い出です。
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Apr 11, 2015Thank you so much for your feedback. I am excited that you loved your experience with Godson during your safari. I wish to see you again very soon
JP
Email Miyuko Mathew | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company for the safari in Tanzania
Thanks Mack (Owner). We real had a great experiences during our entered safari. Thanks to our guide Samuel as he was real smart, punctual and detailed information. keep the guy as it will be the one of the resource at Kiliholidays. Thanks for everything guys,
stay bless and grow bigger like a baobab.
Miyuko
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip
Kiliholidays gave us a wonderful trip. Staff is nice and thoughtful, trip was well planned. Accommodation in Hippos Camp and Swiss-Tan lodge was great and food was good. Good choice of parks. I highly recommend Kiliholidays.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent - exciting, friendly and hassle free!
Professional and friendly staff. Well planned program. Suitable car. Good food. Excellent game viewing. Comportable and safe ackommodation. Proper mosquito nets. The drive between the parks was an excellent opportunity to see the Tanzanian countryside. I highly recommend Kiliholidays!
SE
Email Per | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience - exciting, confortable and hassle free!
Very friendly and professional staff. Well planned program. Nice mix between parks - Selous (bush), Mikumi (Savannah), Udzunga (mountain). Exciting walking safari, great game viewing and relaxing mountain trekking. The trips between the parks were also à great oportunity to see the Tanzanian countryside. I recommend Kiliholidays!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service; great safari; great guides!
We booked very spontaneously a little 3-day Safari (starting from Arusha to Tarangire Nationalpark, then to Ngorongoro Crater, then Lake Manyara National Park). We had a great guide (and also safe driver), excellent accomodation (Panorama Campsite - amazing view) and overall a great time on safari. The service round the trip was super, starting with organising vegetarian meals (which were also fine!) to driving us through Arusha and picking us up directly at the bus station, so we never felt lost :)
After the safari we booked another local tour, and it was just like the same: great guide, great tour, great time. We spent a day walking through a village nearby, seeing local projects and eating local food.
After that, they even helped us booking our next flight.
Overall: Excellent, big recommendation!