Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dina Aly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience of amazing wildlife in beautiful Tanzania
Even though we are Egyptians, so practically speaking we live in Northeast Africa, this was our first time ever into the heart of Africa. In my search for a way to make a beautiful trip, I was blessed to meet Mr Laizer, the owner of "Lights on Africa", on the internet. Right from the start, he proved to be an extremely friendly and patient gentleman who knows his motherland by heart and has lots of passion for its extraordinary wildlife. He skillfully tailored an excellently structured trip to meet the needs of our family (My husband, my son and I). He was always seriously prompt in answering any of my many questions for planning the trip. He also made several suggestions which all proved to be worthwhile. One example is that he assured me that staying in a camp in Serengeti rather than a lodge is a must experience and so it was, so much so that we hoped the whole trip was spent in camps! Being nature photographers and conservationists, Mr Laizer knew we should be accompanied by a well informed guide so he chose Mr Huruma, who turned out to be an exceptional guide. Mr Huruma not only knows how to identify different species or understands animal behavior in rare depth, but also has a warm glowing heart towards nature and humanity. His companionship was utterly enjoyable and outstandingly informative. We visited with him the incredible plains of Serengeti, the beautiful Lake Manyara, the extraordinary crater of Ngorongoro, and the Baobab abundant Tarangire. He spotted with great ease mammals and birds at large distances, even when their cryptic colours hid them well, what an amazing ability! The lodges we stayed in were all excellent in service and food. The whole route was very well planned and the 4 wheel drive car facilitated our continuous clicking of the cameras! Nothing can put in words how fascinated the three of us were with the abundance of wildlife in Tanzania. I never thought we can see such a variety of habitats all in the northern part of the country. The warmth and kindness of Mr Laizer, Mr Huruma and all the Tanzanian people is so heartwarming and leaves a very strong imprint in our souls. We would like to express our deep gratitude for Mr Laizer, surely, the trip has exceeded all our expectations and has made us plan to return back as soon as we possibly can, God Willing.
A lifetime Trip to an amazing Country
Me and my husband travelled to Tanzania for a safari with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris. First we planned our safari with Peniel (our trip coordinator) through internet. He was very pleasant and always responding quickly to my many many questions. He took the time to really understand what we really wanted and made sure we got it. Then he met us at the airport and brought us to our hotel for our first night before our safari. He explained everything to us and was very thorough. We really liked him. He is a very special person to us. Then we met our first guide for 1 day Winnie. Very nice young fellow. Then came David for the rest of the safari. What can we say about David. Well he is one of a kind. Very nice person and one thing that we noticed is that he is very helpful with everybody. We had so many laughs with him especially him and my husband. Very knowledgeable. We saw lots of animals. We also had the honor of meeting his family. What a nice family and we were so well received. Then there was our cook Richard…Wow what good food we had. And he was always so eager to help. He made sure our flap tent were open during the day while we were gone on a safari drive or if it rained made sure they were closed. Very nice person. He even made us a cake all decorated and Happy New Year written on it since our safari started on jan 1/2015. We also got to meet his family. They were so nice. Well all in all we want to say that we had a fantastic time with fantastic people that we now consider our friends. Thank You everybody for making our trip so memorable..
Incredible trip to Tanzania with" Lights on Africa"
Before our trip with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris, we have to admit that we were a little nervous since your operation lesser-known that some of the massive tour operators in the area. We were a group of 13 people from India, However, from the moment we met the Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris team in Arusha, it was clear we had made the right decision and were in for the trip of a lifetime.
Our tour guide, Adam, was a complete joy to spend time with. He was very knowledgable of the local wildlife and customs and was eager to share his knowledge with us. He was extremely accommodating during the trip .
Our Chef Joseph, was equally enjoyable to be around and always had a smile on his face. His food was delicious and provided great comfort after long days on Safari. When we specially requested Banana Pancakes for our final breakfast, Joseph happily obliged and made the best Banana Pancakes we'd ever had.
If given the chance to return, we would gladly use Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris again and would specifically request the services of Adam and Joseph. We will be recommending your tours to all of our friends in India. Thank you so much for providing an incredible life changing experience.
All the best,
Idhant
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellence Tour operrator!!
just a note to say how special you made our safari. From meeting us at the airport, even with a delay, to the stay at the marvelous Impala hotel , to the safari itself and a final transfer to the airport.
The punctuality by John our guide and Abu our cook plus their attention to detail were admirable. The skills, knowledge and enthusaism was very much appreciated by us both. We saw more animals,with a greater variety, than we could have hoped for. Each day was inspiring and our meals were of local, fresh produce and very tasty. Finally thanks to Peniel for his tireless efforts to organise this special week and his prompt replies to all our e-mails.
Mike and Janet
IL
Email Tzipi and Tom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The whole experience with Lights on Africa Destination & Safari was wonderful from start to finish
My granddaughter and I just returned from our wonderful Safari trip to Tanzania with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris and we wanted to thank you for the amazing and unforgettable trip you organized for us. The whole experience of travelling with your company was wonderful from start to finish. In planning our trip you answered each and every inquiry we had promptly and provided us with valuable advice and information. Our itinerary was set up perfectly and our guide/driver Huruma was professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. You certainly thought of each and every detail to make our trip enjoyable: from welcoming us with flowers at the airport, to arranging a birthday celebration for my granddaughter on our last evening. Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for creating the most magical trip for us.
great safari
graet safari trip with great people that take care of you from the first day in arusha to the last day.
they took me to interesting and great places
PL
Email Eliza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
We have just returned from Tanzania, where we spent 4 weeks and definitely the safari organized for us by Lights on Africa Destinations was a highlight experience of this trip.
Before we arrived in Arusha we arranged everything online and naturally we had millions of questions, asked about every detail and we received all the answers we asked for! Everything was organized for us, including the accommodation in Arusha, where Antonio, our guide, was waiting for us at the bus station. The safari itself was a wonderful and unforgettable experience! We were taken care of in a very friendly and professional way. Antonio, the guide, answered all our questions about the animals, was open to all our expectations and listened to our every need. Benson, the Stomach Engineer :), was a great cook, we loved the food he prepared for us.
All in all, I strongly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations company, they are truly professional and very friendly, and the safari was worth every penny we paid.
A great adventure - safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
It was just wonderful! My friends and I spent 4 days on safari in Tanzania and the trip exceeded my expectations. We saw more animals than we could ever imagine. Even during the very first hours we managed to see cheetahs running to catch their prey, lots of elephants very close to our jeep, giraffes, a leopard on a tree and more. The next days were even better and a definite highlight was going north towards the Kenyan border and seeing the wildebeest migration. Unforgettable! Our safari was organized perfectly. Antonio, our guide, was very kind, friendly and informative. It is definitely thanks to him that we saw so many wonderful animals. Benson's cooking was incredibly delicious and I miss it here at home. There's not a single thing we could complain about - it was just perfect. I strongly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations company as they are extremely professional, enthusiastic and warm people.
PL
Email Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience and wonderful organisation
Our safari trip was an unforgettable experience - so much better than I could have imagined. The company and our guide Anton was recommended to us by our friends and were are extremely grateful to them. The email communication with the owner was quick and smooth so when we arrived we knew exactly what to expect. Our guide was very friendly and provided us with lots of information durind the trip and Benson, the cook, took good care of our stomachs!
During the trip I understood what people mean when they say that the guide and cook can make your experience amazing or horrible - we enjoyed it so much because people take good care of us and that's why it's important to choose a good company and discuss all the details before the trip!
You want to use this company!
If you are traveling to Tanzania to do a Serengeti safari and use a company other than Lights on Africa, you are missing out on an incredible and unforgettable experience! Peniel and his various guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. My brother and I went on a safari in the Serengeti by way of Ngorongoro Crater. We were astounded by the number and quantity of animals that we saw in both places! The proximity of the jeep to the animals was unexpectedly close! We had lunch (excellent food thoughout the trip) next to elephants and breakfast near the wildebeests during their great migration.
Peniel was very accommodating of our desires and worked to make our itineary exactly how we imagined (even adding a few days for us on Zanzibar). He even provided us with some great surprise dinners when we were in country. We took a chance booking our adventure through Lights on Africa as it is not a typical "big name" tour company, but we were not disappointed in any aspect of our travels.