Hamadi Ningaa - Founder, Face of Africa Adventures
Face of Africa Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Trish P. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Guides - Great Adventure Awaits
I was part of a private safari group of 20 people this July, for 7 days. Hamadi and his team were exceptional across the board. Pre-trip, Hamadi managed the individual needs of our large group with grace and patience, and made sure our needs were well attended to. During the trip, his guides and drivers were each amazing - safe drivers, and most importantly, incredibly knowledgable about the animals we were viewing, the culture of the tribes we visited, and the history of lands we traveled through. I got quite an education as well as many thrills as we sighted, leopards, cheetahs, lions, hippos, even Black Rhino far far off in the distance that only a seasoned guide would know where to look. I never felt unsafe, or any concern during the trip. Hamadi and his team had everything covered. I'm already planning a future trip with my family - and will definitely connect again with Face of Africa without hesitation.
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Email Ben Park | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice trip with nice people
I got a great experience with my friends last may. First of all When I booked safari, This company's response was very fast and professional. So I got a best price. Also When I meet Hamadi, He treat to me as a friend not customer. He was caring very well so I didn't have any complain. He provide many information about safari it was very helpful when i went around safari.
If I get a chance for safari one more time I will going with this guys. Thanks Hamadi.
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Email John Muir Laws | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip for a group of 21 Artists
We had a great experience with FOAA. Before the trip Hamadi (the owner) was very responsive to our many questions so everyone was prepared. From the moment we touched down the FOAA team was there to support us. We were given an additional vehicle and driver and were joined on the safari by Hamadi (to handle logistics) and his most experienced master guide who was encyclopedic in his knowledge and insight. Each driver/guide has been through a rigorous training program at the university and had rich information to share about ecology, mammals, birds, and plants. They managed our safety, comfort, and experience flawlessly. Our lodges and rooms were very good. The food was well prepared and delicious. I will be organizing other safari adventures in the future and will continue to use FOAA.
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Email LL | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime safari experience
Just returned from a superb safari experience. The team from Face of Africa, including Hamadi, were top notch. They walked us through everything we needed to know before we arrived and were very responsive to our questions. Upon arrival, everything went smoothly, even though we arrived in the middle of the night. The drivers and guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. They could even identify birds by sound and animals by tracks. They let us set the pace for our days and we never felt rushed. The vehicles were nice (they had AC) and gave us ample viewing space for watching wildlife. The nightly accommodations were comfortable and safe. In some cases, the accommodations were above and beyond anything we expected. The Face of Africa crew was accommodating of our needs (bathroom breaks in the middle of the Serengeti, finding ATMs, physical comfort). By the end of the safari, I had seen an amazing assortment of plants and wildlife, had met many wonderful people, and had picked up some new Swahili vocabulary. What a great trip and I highly recommend Face of Africa to anyone interested in visiting Tanzania. They greatly exceeded my expectations.
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Email Leeann from Olympia WA | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic!
I have never experienced this level of wonderful service! Even before I arrived, when one of my flights got cancelled, and the travel agent was much less than helpful, Hamadi pulled through and helped. He was very responsive to emails and messages. I was traveling with a group of 21 nature enthusiasts, we all wanted to identify animals, plants, birds, insects and learn about the history and geology of what we saw. Hamadi, the owner of Face Of Africa, engaged a highly skilled naturalist to accompany us and tirelessly answer a myriad of questions. We all felt blessed to have engaged this Safari vendor. The drivers know a lot of natural history them selves and could always find answers to our questions. They really customized our stops long and longer when there was interesting things to observe. The service was so much more than just bagging the "Big Five" (which we did). The sleeping and food arrangements were more than I expected, down right luxurious. I ate lots of fruit and veg at all the places as they clearly had excellent sanitation and, the food was really tasty as well. I felt such a respectful warmth and caring from the staff. Everyone on the trip agreed, we could not think of how to make the experience better. I highly recommend Face of Africa for your Safari, it has been the trip of a lifetime and exceeded my expectations.
Amazing experience in Tanzania thanks to Face of Africa
We did a four days safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Nrongoro. We saw many animals (lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalos...) and very near. Furthermore the sites and the landscape are truly incredible.
Regarding to Face of Africa all the workers are willing to help you and ready to make your experience unforgettable. The guide was super nice, he explained us many interesting things about the animals and the culture, and drove us for the best sites. The cook prepared tasty and varied foods. Finally Hamad and the rest of the staff helped us a lot while preparing the trip and during our whole stay in Tanzania.
Therefore Face of Africa is highly advisable as it is formed by a group of great professionals and charming people.
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Email Bruno | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience
The experience and the organization were excellent. We had a great guide in Spanish (Zacarias) and an excellent cook (Jamal). we did a 6 days safari and we saw the big five and much more. we didnt had any problem, the company is very profesional, we booked one day before start the safari and they organized all in less than one day! And also very good price!
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Email Ángel Escot | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Awesome:
The treatment, the friendliness, the flexibility and the good service.
We arrived in Kilimanjaro after a lost flight and another canceled, Hamad, the director of this company, traveled from Arusha to the airport (1 hour by car) three times, the first two failed, and when we arrived we found his huge smile and a Welcoming welcome.
Our bags arrived a day after our landing, the safari started the following morning and there was no problem in postponing it until we had our luggage, in addition, Hamad was in charge of bringing it to the hotel where we were staying.
The day we spent waiting for our bags, Hamad offered to take us on a tour of Arusha and showed us the city from below, we were at the local market, he explained many curiosities and how is the life of the local people and took us to to visit a museum.
We started the safari with a driver (guide) and a cook, everything worked out great. We saw the big five, a lioness hunting in Serengueti, we slept in some dream places and the food of our chef was great (especially the soup, from which he gave us the recipe).
We were also very lucky with the company, a couple of Australians and another from Poles with whom we had a good time and ended up making friends.
At the end of the safari, our volunteer work began and almost every night we stayed with Hamad for a beer, dinner or dancing in the city. We had a great time!!
In short a 10 for Hamad, a 10 for his workers and a 10 for his company.
I hope you have my humble opinion to decide on the company Face of Africa and enjoy its innumerable advantages.
Greetings travelers!
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Email Cristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with Face of Africa adventures
My fellow volunteers and I decided to go on a safari, we had spoken very well of this company and it was certainly the best choice, we were very happy!
We were with a very friendly and fun guide / driver who spoke Spanish, was explaining everything we wanted to know: about the Masai culture, life in Tanzania, the animals in the park (he has very good view to locate them), prices fair in souvenir shops.... Also the food that made us the cook was also very good and varied!
We went to the 3 most important parks (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) in 4 days and we camped in very nice places!
I could explain many more things but it is better that you live yourselves :)
Anyone who wants to live a nice experience I recommend Face of Africa adventures
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Email Marcin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and hospitality!
We picked only one-day safari to Ngorongor crater and although it was very short and budget option, we are extremely happy to choose Face of Africa Adventures service. First of all all staff including the owner (greetings to you Hamadi) were very friendly and helpful regarding creating itinerary and they did everything what was needes to make our experience unforgetable.
Even though we choose one-day safari, Hamadi offered us accomodation for the night before safari in a logde next to the crater so that we didn't need to spend time (ca. 2,5 h driving) for getting to crater on the safari day but we did it previous day and spent night in camp which was an unusual experience itself.
The service was great. Everything was as agreed before. Since they have many options for safari, from budget to luxury ones I surely recommend this company for all kind of travelers, who wish to have unforgetable experience among wild animals in Tanzania! Thank you a lot.