Ilmaasai Expedition
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA, KPA & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Guy Mounsey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Saw it all in one visit!
This was perhaps the best holiday my wife and I have been on. It was made extra special by the crew that hosted us. They were not distant, they encouraged us to ask questions as they parted their great knowledge on to us. Not knowing what to expect or see, we saw all the big five during our time on safari.
At no stage did we fell in danger or unwelcomed. The communication between us and the guides was great and clear to understand. This trip and company I would recommend to anyone.
DE
Email Edward | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 4-day Safari!
My parents and I went on a great four-day camping safari with Ilmaasai. We organized the safari in advance with Loth via email, and we found him to respond very quickly and thoroughly to our questions and also to be very flexible, allowing us to add an extra day at the last minute. We spent one day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, and one day in the Ngorongoro crater. Our guide was Godson, who did a wonderful job. In addition to being very knowledgeable, Godson was a great spotter, and knew how the animals would move. For example, one day we saw some lion cubs being moved by some adult females to rejoin the pride, and well before the lions reached the road, Godson knew exactly the right spot to park the Landrover so that the lions would cross the road right next to us. During the safari, we saw a lot of wildlife: many lions, elephants, giraffes and many more, as well as a couple of cheetahs and a leopard. In addition, Filipo kept us well fed, and we were picked up and dropped off at the airport, this kept logistical issues as simple as possible. If we ever have the opportunity to go on a safari in Tanzania again, we will be sure to go with Ilmaasai.
Email Tony Smith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The whole Safari experience far outweighed my expectations!!
Our Safari was hosted by 4 wonderful men....Bryson, Michael, Simon and Oswin. (I am not sure I have spelt these names correctly. I believe that the level of enjoyment of the Safari that I had was largely contributed to by these men. They each displayed a great level of knowledge about the tour area, the wildlife, etc. Michael, in particular, who is a trainee was one of the most pleasant people I have met. He was a pleasure to have with us. I would recommend that he become a tour leader without hesitation. I have recommended Ilmaasai to a number of my friends and work colleagues as a "must do" Safari trip.
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Email Monika and Pietro | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome 12-day safari
Dear Loth, we are now back from our 12 day-safari with your company since nearly a week and we are still enthusiastic about the experience! Brison and Osman were a harmoniously and very efficient team, so patiently and they both have a big knowledge about Tanzania and its nature and wildlife. They are calm in every situation and made us feeling safe and protected. Osman spoilt us every day with good and plentiful food and when we needed something else it was never a problem for him.
Observing other guides on the campgrounds we could value the big experience that Brison has on safaris as he was tireless and the most important thing for him was always our safety and comfortable stay. Every day he cleaned the car and the windows, he controlled the engine and the wheels and in case of problems he managed them all.
We felt as in a family, they are respectful and we enjoyed very much every day.
We also enjoyed the contact with you before coming to Tanzania, all your informations were helpful and we were so happy that you managed the appointment to share a morning in Loamo school in Arusha - a beautiful experience we will never forget!
So, thank you so much for everything, we came to Tanzania as strangers but we leave as friends! Asanthe sana to Ilmaasai. Ciao from Monika and Pietro
Email Louise | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days and 4 nights - fun and amazing
We were picked up from the Kilimanjaro airport and taken to our accomodation. Picked up next morning. And headed to Tangarine NP. Fantastic day, then back to Fig Resort, a lovely little accomodation spot. Great food and service. We had a fantastic time, saw lots of animals up close. Camped at Seronera campsite, and Simba campsite. Facilities are basic, but the experience is amazing. We heard lions roaring during the night, had zebras walking around our tents. Guides and cook were lots of fun. We laughed lots with them and had a ball. We saw so many animals up really close, could almost touch them. Lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, gazelle, rhino, leopard, cheetah and lots more. We did have a few car problems, but were looked after by our guides and other tour companies coming past - so all was good. Road to the Serengeti was very correlated, and rough on all the vehicles. The drive to each park is fantastic, as you get to see the local country side, the masai people and how they live. A wonderful trip. Thank you.
Email Monica Pearce | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The staff were very welcoming and helpful through the whole safari. Even when we had car troubles.
the company responded quickly to emails normally within 1-2 hours. The staff regularly checked that everyone on safari was happy and comfortable. The tour was amazing we got to see the big 5. There was always plenty of food supplied and it was delicious. The staff were very knowledgable about the animals and willing to answer our questions.
DE
Email Atika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari experience at Ngorongoro and Manyara national parks
My friend and I had a two day safari which was such a brilliant experience, much of it due to the care that ilmasaai takes in organizing everything. The drive was nice, and Bryson (?), our driver, was quite patient with us and our constant need to photograph every monkey or bird we saw (or when we freaked out about any of the big 5). He drove us around to all the locations where he thought we woudl get to see more wildlife and was also quick in spotting a lot of these tiny, miniature, camouflaged animals. Moreover, he was a treasuretrove of information on everything Tanzania.
We also had delicious food that was prepared fresh by Usman, our cook, and he took care of my specific eating preferences as well (no beef or pork). I thought that was very considerate of them.
In the end, when we were done with out safari and were waiting to grab the ride to the airport, Katherine, the daughter of Loth was very nice and took us around the Arusha (the main sites are basically a 5 minute walk from each other).
I liked the personal feeling I got from these guys. They tried to make the journey as pleasant for us as possible (given the hectic schedule we had planned for ourselves), and the whole two days were extremely fun. Moreover, unlike several of the other places that we also wrote to, they were reasonable in their price and gave us all that they described they were going to do. It did not feel like we were cheated here.
I think the only thing I was slightly unhappy about was the fact that we were put in a lodge for the one night, where I thought we were actually going to camp in the park itself. But I think that might have been because of several other circumstance.
Overall I loved this experience and would highly recommend ilmaasai. They are a small company but the care and attention they give you is much more and probably much better than with a big safari company.
DE
Email Kon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari!
We had an awesome safari with this company! All the people are really warm and nice. We always felt safe and very comfortable. Looking forward to the next safari :-)
US
Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super helpful
The communication was fantastic. Loth helped me plan the perfect tour that fit our needs. He spent months helping to arrange the best tour and price. The Safari met and exceeded our expectations. We even saw the Big Five! I lost track of how many lions and elephants we encountered. Our tour guide was amazing and really helped to make our travels excellent. I would recommend bringing lots of protein bars, peanut butter, and snacks along because we got so wrapped up in watching the amazing animals that some of the meals got pushed back rather late. We are also American and so we could not eat some of the raw vegetable salads that were served (our immune system can't handle raw in Tanzania) or that there are not coolers for the meat. So, when I go again I will bring more protein rich snack bars and order the vegetarian meal option. So those are my tips. Definitely book with Loth. He will take very good care of you. The safari was a life changing adventure. There are no words to compare the beauty that we encountered watching live animals in their natural habitat.
ES
Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We loved the experience, above all thanks to the ability of our guide Bryson to spot wildlife. One of the best trips we have had.