Faustin tour and travel tanzania southern safaris
Faustin Tour and Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Mal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
All went well with accommodation, excursions and transfers.
I am a mature lady travelling on my own so was pleased to find one of Faustins contacts waiting at the Dar Es Salaam airport for me when I arrived at 3am.
After a six hour drive we arrived at Tan- Swiss Lodge where I spent the next two days.
The itinerary was slightly bland as I ended up visiting Mikumi National Park on both days. Maybe I should have researched that a bit better.
The ferry to Zanzibar had been pre booked and after we docked I was met by Faustin’s driver and a guide to be driven for 75 minutes to my resort at Amaan Bungalows, in Nungwi for four nights
I opted to fly back from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam airport for my ongoing international flight rather than get the ferry. This saved lots of time and hassle and the cost was only $16 more than the price of the ferry.
DE
Email Anita & Juergen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Breathtaking South Tanzania Safari
We have made very good experience with Faustin. The driver/guide Davis was outstanding, he allways picked us up in time, he cleaned the vehicle everyday, his knowledge about flora, fauna, country and people was excellent, we felt always safe and he took allways care about us in a perfect way. The vehicle was ideally suited, the accommodations well chosen. All in all well and at a good price. Our expectations were exceeded. The only point of criticism: The travel plan was not quite agree with the actual flow. At the end we got a complemantary additional half day iland tour in Dar-es-Salaam, and he took us personaly to the airport which was also not included in our deal. Thanks again Faustin & Davis!
IT
Email Monica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't trust him
Unfortunately my review cannot be positive... Faustin let us down before the end of our holiday... We had agreed a package safari to Ruaha and Mikumi but he was everything but professional. He was very superficial about the actual time needed to reach Ruaha and he didn't keep his promises about the agreements made. On the way back, we were supposed to visit Mikumi but he stopped answering the phone and we had to pay extra money because he had disappeared. Luckily our driver stayed with us until the end, though we decided to report everything to the police. After coming home, he wrote us promising to refund us the extra money we had to pay. But, up to now, he hasn't sent us any money.
Reply from Faustin Tour and Travel
Posted on Sep 29, 2015We do agree that monica booked with us and agreed to start safari with public bus from dare s salaam because they had no enough money to make safari. I went far try to help monica to enjoy little bite in his very budget holiday to that I gave them free car from dare s salaam to Ruaha and mikumi.
Monica booked safari from 6 august 2015 end on 11 august 2015 . She arrived at dare s salaam airport and I was there waiting for them, After arrive they changed the plan that they need to rest for 1 night in dare s salaam while we have already paid for day 6 august 2015 at mikumi in morogoro region. I took them to mambosasa executive suit after check inn they rest for 1 hour and they asked for dare s salaam city tour all of that was out of program that mean they had to pay by them self . The city tour had well done and they did not pay up today and I have their photos with me during city tour . Day 7 they started safari in morning to Ruaha with free given vehicle and they arrived ruaha nicely . The problem was their package was camping but after arrive in ruaha they asked for lodge some thing that caused my driver and guide to miss the budget and I was not with them I was with other clients .
My driver Mr Winston took money from his wife to solve the problem at mikumi and the problem was solved and they enjoyed their mikumi but my driver was insisting them that you paid for budget camping safari why you ask for luxury lodge ? they had no answer apart from complaing.
We did everything to finish safari nicely and we won it .
The safari ended on 11 august 2015 at mambosasa executive lodge, From there on they have to pay everything by themselves because our packages was stating very cleary that the package stating the day of the safari as agreed with no changes and end at the ending safari date. So they was asking us again to pay for them for their last night and fist night in dare s salaam soothing that is not our responsible , they have been informed even by police officers because everything is very clear in our agreement but Monica is trying to get something back for her own problem and escaping to pay money for city tour and 2 night at mambosasa , transfers to airport and meals but we forgot all of that so we are wondering where complaining come from while she caused us alots of cost to our office..
Any evidence you need I have all of contact and agreement between us .
Email Gerald Amani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and wonderful safari with Faustin Tour & Travel
I was very happy with the service I received from Faustin and his company, was amazing and wonderful safari ever i experienced, are the people who care customer,educated and skilled, I will return again to Faustin tour & Travel, congratulations Faustin tour and his staff,tour guide, drivers you made my day,, looking forward to return again,thank you once again
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was real fun fare equalled by none in my past experience.
Faustintours to me is a well co-ordinated tour guide. The staff in particular are not only welcoming and charming but willing to go extra mile to ensure your safaris achieve aburndancy in site seeing and wild life experuence.
They choose what is top of chart in transport facilities, four wheel drive vehicles that offer top class comfort for the long adventure ahead. My wife was left in awe after we completed the tour of Mikumi, Selou and Udzungwa. She could not believe that Tanzania is home to gret wonders in wildlife and amazing virgin landscape almost equallling paradise.
In not distant future, I look forward to resample my safari experience with them.
Email Hassan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazed tour for me
I enjoyed the great tour and deliciours food for sure i was happy for their service Faustin tour is the best for their client and i incourege people to visit them
BG
Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Private Tour/Holiday Package
We had a great time in Tanzania, thanks to Faustin and his team. He took us from the airport even in 3:30 am (because of our flight g hour), so we didn't have to stay until 7 am at the airport for him to come and pick us. We did safari in Mikumi National Park and stayed at Tan-Swiss Lodge (I highly recommend it). We had a private guide and private driver during the whole stay at the country. After the safari, the driver took us to Dar, from where we took the ferry to Zanzibar. There we were taken to Prison Island tour and Spice tour (again we had a private boat and private car only for me and my boyfriend). Our last days we spent in Nungwi village at Mnarani Beach Cottages, where we were just lying on the beach and collecting sunlight. After the holiday at Nungwi, he took us to the airport. Excellent Service. I will recommend him to anyone :)
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great time in Zanzibar
We did not do Safari with Faustin but he arranged things for our stay in Zanzibar and did a great job
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great personal Service
Faustin and his team are not a huge operator but provide excellent service and were dedicated to make sure my wife and I had a great time. We went after our Ngornogoro Crater Safari to Zanzibar (Melia Hotel). Tanzania is one of the best places to see great wildlife in combination with beautiful beaches.
If you are looking for a good, reliable operator in Tanzania, look no further.
RO
Email Mihai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience which my wife and I will always cherish
Faustin helped my wife and I plan our honey moon in Tanzania. He pretty much helped us organize the whole trip starting with the safari in Mikumi Nation Park all the way to the two weeks we spent on the island of Zanzibar.
From the moment we landed in Dar es Salaam Faustin took care of everything: he took us from the airport and provided us with a car and driver who took us to Mikumi National Park. When we arrived at the resort, everything ready for us: our room with 3 meals a day; a car and guide in each day for just my wife and I.
After the 3 day safari, which was amazing, the driver took us back to Dar es Salam and Faustin waiting for us at the ferry station. He was kind enough to stand in line at the ticket queue so that we could get some rest.
Once again, when we arrived on the island of Zanziber, everything was ready for us: rooms at hotels were already booked, drivers were waiting for us. We had tour guides reserved where ever we went: Stone Town, Prison Island, Spices Plantation, Joziani Forrest and I'm sure that there are other places which I don't recall at this very moment.
When it was all said and done, Faustin safely escorted us back to the Airport in Dar es Salaam.
Overall it was a very pleasant experience and a great vacation which Faustin helped us plan and I would recommend his services with full confidence.