Mazingira Eco - Friendly Safari Guides & Sales
Mazingira Eco Friendly Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $226 to $1,002 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Jake & Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST TRIP EVER!!! Must do. Mazingira Safari were amazing!
BEST TRIP EVER!!! Must do. Mazingira Safari were amazing!
Booking
At first I was apprehensive booking this. I think in the UK people have learned to be very cautious when paying for things but you simply have to go for it with this. Johari was our contact and from the outset she was brilliant. WhatsApp was the most effective tool for of communication and she was so straight forward and accommodating for our requirements. I had no idea how safaris worked before this but essentially you tell them which parks and areas you want to see and then they book your accommodation along the way and sort all of the transfers to and from the airports. It is all taken care of! It is a slick operation and the majority of arrivals are doing the exact same process as you.
Arrival
You need to sort a visa for Tanzania and that is something you should sort yourself beforehand. Also be sure to sort out the necessary jabs. After a long flight, we arrived into Kilimanjaro and were warmly greeted by our safari guide Tom Ayo (he was the best!) He took our bags to the vehicle and instantly made us feel at home by giving us water bottles with our names printed on. He introduced himself properly and explained the route.
Briefing
On our way to Arusha (our first hotel) we drove through some areas of Tanzania which at first can be an overwhelming cultural adjustment. It was amazing to see the local people and the villages in which they live. Driving through these places was an important part of my experience because it gave us a real sense of real Tanzania. Our safari guide Tom took us to the briefing where Johari who we had been communicating from the outset with, met us and gave us a bottle of wine as a congratulations on our honeymoon. She explained about the tipping culture (bring US Dollars in small denominations) in Tanzania and the expectations at each hotel and park. After a relaxing coffee, we were away on our trip.
Safari Guide
Tom Ayo was amazing! He was knowledgable, warm and friendly. Each day he went above and beyond to make sure we saw all of the animals. His day was full of driving cleaning the car and preparing our packed lunches so he was often up very early. We got to know him very well and listening to his own story was also a highlight of the trip. He will always been in our hearts for how well he looked after us.
Safari Parks
Wow! I did not expect to be this blown away. I thought we might see a few animals at a distance but we regularly encountered our favourite animals up close! The roof off and right next to them. You don’t think it will be, but it is an addictive and moving experience.
Accommodation
Mazingira arranged our hotels along the route and we stayed in a lot of Serena chain hotels. They were superb! Great food, nice rooms and brilliant staff. Not for everyone, but one night we stayed in a camp and for me it was the most incredible experience. Wild buffalo were in the camp in the night and you could hear them chewing the grass outside until they suddenly cleared. The camps are like posh camping. Proper tents and proper beds. The staff put hot water bottles in our tents as well because the mornings/nights of Safari can be quite cold.
Gifts
Mazingira went the extra mile with our trip. They knew it was special for us (first Safari/honeymoon) and on the way to the airport Tom, our guide, picked up a special present for us. We had sent him a picture of us from the Serengeti on WhatsApp. Without telling us, as a surprise he had it printed and framed by a friend. It was so kind and very special for us.
All in all, this was the trip of a lifetime. Safari can be long days and tiring and a financial decision to make but the pay off is well worth it. The memories will stay with us forever. Thank you Mazingira, Johari and Tom, from Hannah & Jake x
Email Iain Smith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't look further than Mazingira for your Safari in Tanzania
“My wife and I have recently returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania to witness the “great migration”. We were in Mombasa for a wedding and dreamt of witnessing the great migration, visiting the Ngorongoro crater and seeing all the Serengeti had to offer. Online navigation of the various tour companies is a minefield but we liked the look and sound of Mazingira Eco Safaris; and boy what a great choice this turned out be. We had a complex “wish” list, difficult logistics given we were in Mombasa for a wedding and a need for some adventure. Jacob at Mazingira responded immediately to my email, we were on a long whattsapp telephone call shortly after and had a full itinerary agreed in jig time. Jacob and his company were amazing from start to finish, they arranged our collection from Mombasa (by road to Arusha…an adventure in itself!), all the accommodation/lodges/hotels, all meals and every bit of flexibility we wanted. Truly great service and everything went like clockwork…not a hitch, never a delay. I can’t say I wasn’t concerned with sending such large sums of money as deposits and final payments prior to arriving in country but these concerns were completely unfounded. And a last note of appreciation goes to the Mazingira guide that Jacob assigned to our trip…Lucas. You spend an awful lot of time with your guide while on safari. Lucas was deeply knowledgeable of the wildlife, it was incredible how much he shared with us, not just the names of more obscure species but behaviours, habits and histories of nearly everything found on the Serengeti….but much more than this, Lucas helped us understand Tanzania, the people and the cultures, he was incredibly fun to be around and we had some great conversations on all variety of subjects. Lucas was amazing! So, if you are looking for a tour company in Tanzania, Jacob and Mazingira should be your first choice….
Reply from Mazingira Eco Friendly Safaris
Posted on Nov 10, 2023Hi Ian
Thanking you so much for your time to write your Safari feed back , we really appreciate your time
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari!
We booked our private safari with Mazingira Safari and were more than satisfied. Booking and communication with Johari runs smoothly and quickly. Payment via Pesapal also worked perfectly.
On site we were picked up from the airport and taken to our first hotel in Arusha. All accommodations were lovely, comfortable, clean and served delicious food. The highlight was our lodge in the middle of the Serengeti with wonderful views and animal sounds at night.
The safaris in the different parks were amazing and we were able to get very close to elephants, lions, cheetahs and other animals. Our guide Simon was great and gave us an unforgettable safari, where he also listened to our wishes.
We can only recommend Mazingira and Simon!
JP
Email Hi Hama | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We highly recommend Mazingira
We participated in the 6 days tour.
We communicated with Miss. Johari via email in advance. She was extremely prompt and created a plan that perfectly reflected our needs.
Our tour guide, Mr. Daniel, was friendly and reliable. He was very experienced and allowed us to meet the cheetah family as well as the Big 5, including lions and rhinos. We are very thankful to him.
We highly recommend Mazingira.
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Email Megan Beal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, knowledgeable and organized!
I highly recommend Mazingira Safari! Every detail was so perfectly planned and we had the best guides and saw the most amazing animal encounters. It was magical! The safari vehicles are so incredibly nice and they are well taken care of and maintained. I had zero worries on our trip and can't wait to visit again someday! I will always use Mazingira! I can't say enough good things about my experience!
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Email Nico | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect Safari!!! We had the best time ever
Thank you to Mazingira Safari!!! Johari from the Mazingira team planned everything very well for us. She recommended different parks and lodges and was able to fullfill all our wishes. In Tanzania we had a perfect time with a very nice guide, called Goodluck. He made this trip unforgettable for us and organized everything perfectly. We saw so many anymals, met very nice people and could enjoy different nice lodges and good food. We can highly recommend Mazingira!!!
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Email Jacob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari drive and driver I’ve ever had
The safari was beautiful! We had the best time creeping through Ngorongoro crater and the Tarangire with our driver! Our driver was an amazing balance of fun and professional. He knew so much about the animals and the landscapes, and made us laugh and have the best time ever! I recommend using Mazingira Safari above all else!
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Email Derek T | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 10-Day Safari!
We are SO happy we entrusted this once-in-a-lifetime experience to Mazingira Safaris. After communicating with 5 different tour companies we went with Mazingira. On top of being the most cost-effective, they checked all of the boxes... In the end, we turned all facets of the Safari planning to them and just showed up in Tanzania ready for adventure.
Their equipment was great the guides were SUPER knowledgeable. They knew the areas very well and taught us so much about the animals, history, and culture of Tanzania. I recently got into birding and over the course of 10 days, Lucas (our guide) helped me identify more than 100 new species.
They went above and beyond when my daughter left her prized stuffed animal at a lodge. They contacted the lodge and gave it to a pilot of one of the bush flights. It made it to Arusha before we even got there. Thank you for making this a trip we will never forget!
We are a family of 5 from Utah. At the time of our Safari, our kids were 12, 9, and 7. But we traveled with a larger (extended family group of 21) so this was a big group which is extra difficult to plan for.
Email Lois | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Went above and beyond to help up have an excellent honeymoon experience
Our guide, Simon, was extremely friendly and a wonderful help. He made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy a spectacular honeymoon, and that we saw incredible animals. The organisational staff were excellent too and great at communicating with us.
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Email Sandie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
I traveled on a 10 day safari with 20 of my family member of my family and it was a life changing experience! We saw amazing things and stayed at stunning locations and ate delicious food! Our driver was very knowledgeable and a great driver ! I can say I recommend them
