Safari Big 5
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), Tanzania Tourism Licensing Board (TTLB) & Amref Flying Doctors Emergency Air Ambulance Evacuation Services
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Ali | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip ever
I believe there is no other tour company that could do a better job
I'd recommend anyone and everyone
Amazing Experience!
It was my second time on the Mountain and this time even better than the last, Thanks to Safari Big 5 Tours
Very helpful crew, guides with positive attitude and very motivating the whole way till the Peak. Had a great time!
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Email Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5 made this the trip of my life!
My experience was wonderful and I could not have asked for more. From the begining everything was explained and itinerary shared so I knew what was happening step by step. Everything went smoothly from the flights to the guide (Nordean spelling ?) meeting us to check in at all hotels. The hotels were wonderful and food was great. I can not say enough about our guide, he was knowledgeable, kind and was definelty out to show us amazing safari. He was very patient even after 2 hours of me taking pictures of the same elephants and zebras! Being two woman alone on the Safari and twice having to go to a local shop he was with us for every step to assure not only our safety but making sure the local people were not over powering. He was such a gentleman, on the third day we wanted to go to the Maasai Village and then to the shuttle to the airport. He not only took us to the Maasai Village but told them to give us the full welcome which was amazing but when we arrived early to Arusha he dropped us for coffee and waited outside until it was time to meet the shuttle even though he was in his home town and I am sure would have loved to go home to his family. He was truly incredible and I would request him again next year if I am lucky enough to to go again. Thank You for this amazing adventure and fullfillment of my life long dream!
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Email Anatoly and Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well designed and implemented tour with trustworthy company
We planned a two-week Tanzania tour with SafariBig5, consisting of Safari in four parks and visit to Stone Town with subsequent relaxation in Melia Zanzibar. Communications with the group was easy and efficient, they properly confirmed our payments as soon as received and issued receipts and confirmations. Our driver Nurdin picked us up at JRO Airport and did an excellent job on Safari, we saw all of the Big 5 Animals rather close.
Accomodations were generally good, as well as food. Aranged transfer via FlighLink from Arusha to Zanzibar worked well on a small plane, was a pleasant experience on this aircraft. Melia Zanzibar has excellent location, very accomodating and pleasant resort to relax on Zanzibar.
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Email Sebastien B | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable stay thanks to the Safari Big 5 team, a big thank you!
A big thank you to all the Safari Big 5 team and especially to Imran, Rashid and Damian for allowing us to fulfill our dream.
Before the trip, Imran was extremely available and responsive at all hours of the day to help us finalize a tailor-made trip down to the last detail.
We first went through French agencies, but the prices and the lack of sympathy during the exchanges quickly cooled us down.
Getting in touch with Safari Big 5 has changed the game!
Once in Tanzania, we were taken care of from A to Z.
Our team, Rashid and Damian introduced us to the most sumptuous parks in Tanzania.
Our driver / guide Rashid spoke impeccable French, his ability to flushed rare animals delighted us.
For example, we could see leopards three times while this animal is considered very difficult to approach.
Our chef, Damian, as to place us to cook incredible dishes throughout the stay.
We do not eat meat or fish and we ate better than the restaurant during these 13 days.
In the end, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful trip we have done.
We were able to see not only the BIG 5 but also all the iconic animals of Africa.
On the day of departure we were extremely sad to have to leave our team.
From beginning to end everything has been done so that we only have to appreciate and let ourselves be carried away by magic.
If one day we have the chance to remake a Safari it will be with Safari Big 5 without hesitation!
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Email Maf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Trip
We have a fabulous trip! We stayed at the Simba Lodge and the Soap Lodge: both were lovely and both had spectacular views. Our guide–Joseph–was laid back but completely on top of getting us to see many, many majestic animals. We had a super time!
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Email Bob Chartier | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari in Tanzania - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire -then Zanzibar and Victoria Falls.
We have never been to Africa before, and we booked a Safari in Tarangire National Park, Central and North Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater; followed by a few days in Zanzibar, including Stonetown and a resort on the north end of the island; and then a visit to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We left all the details up to Safari Big 5. The trip was amazing! Everything was taken care of- from pickup at the airports, to hotels, meals, transfers, Safari, park fees, lodging at the Safari camps..everything! All lodgings were excellent, and everything went perfectly. Our safari guide/ driver, Nurdin, was knowledgeable, professional and passionate, and the Safari vehicle was new and in excellent shape. We got to see the Big 5! Our guide in Stonetown, Abdi, was a friendly, knowledgeable and outgoing local guy, who seemed to be known by everyone on the street! It was comforting and enjoyable to walk around with him. Before we arrived, we were given the WhatsApp contact for Imran, one of the organizers of our trip at Safari Big 5. He responded to our questions and concerns quickly, both before and during our trip, and it was wonderful to have a responsive point-of-contact while on vacation in a foreign country. I would highly recommend Safari Big 5 to create your trip, and we will certainly use them again!
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Email Cee Rock | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Big 5 showed us the Big 5!
Imran at Safari Big 5 was great! He set up everything for us and was very, very detail oriented. He was very responsive (given the 10 hr time difference) to our questions and checked in with us frequently during our stay. Our accommodations were excellent, the food was good and plentiful and felt very safe the whole time. Our safari guide, Nurdin, was very knowledgeable of the area, plants, animals, you name it you knew it or found out what it was. Plus a really interesting guy to get to know and we felt like friends by the end of our tour.
They also planned a break in Zanzibar. The guide of old stone town was funny! Also very knowledgeable and obviously a local as everyone seemed to know Abdi! It felt like getting a tour from a friend. Also felt very safe there and had a great time.
We would use them again in a second! Was truly a trip of a lifetime!
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Email P. Staeheli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization, smart Guide, excellent customer service!
We booked a 3-day-safari with SafariBig5 and were very happy in all matters. We received a very detailed programm and a lot of information in advance. This was very helpful to plan our trip. Additionally, Esmail was very responsive with all our questions. During the trip, our driver/guide was always on time and he shared a lot of information about the national park, the environment and the animals. It wa sa true Big5-safari, we were able to see all of them! :-) Overall it was a perfect tour for us and our very high expectations (we are Swiss people!) were completly met!
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Email Regine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect trip. good organization.
Isaac was a guide with great experience and good heart and humor. It couldn‘t be better. Thanks