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
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Email Paul Green | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Trips, Great Guide
We really enjoyed our trip to Ngorogoro, Manyara and Tarangire over a 3 day weekend. It was a short safari, but Ilmaasai did not make it feel rushed and we had several great experiences. We booked them because we like to support local small business and were glad we did. They were professional and we got all that was promised in a professional, warm manner. Loth, the owner communicated exactly how it would progress and it went off like clockwork.
Highly recommend.
NL
Email Brigit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful experience to the summit of Kilimanjaro and 4 day safari-tour
Our family (2 adults 50+ and 4 students 18-26) did a 6 day Kilimanjaro expedition and a 4 day safari tour with Ilmaasai. Both experiences were very positive. The safari guide knew a lot about the national parks and wildlife. The cook served fine and large meals. Reliable, medium sized local tour operator.
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kilimanjaro 6 days
We had an amazing time on the Kilimanjaro trip. Ilmaasai were very friendly and professional from the start. Best price we could find in Arusha and no pressure selling. They helped to hire the right equipment for the climb. The entire team who helped us up the mountain were amazing, very attentive and the guides were fantastic, very patient and encouraging. I would definitely recommend this company for booking any excursions.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of a lifetime, with a gem of a company
Myself and my partner, Magdalena, sincerely thank Joseph for organising the trip of a lifetime for us!
We went on a 4 day safari, including Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - which was more spectacular than we could have imagined - and successfully climbed Kilimanjaro. Throughout, we were impressed by the company's attention to detail, local knowledge, and most honourable behaviour - while offering a very budget price. As a first time visitor, it was a most welcome relief to have these trips in their safe hands.
In particular, our Kilimanjaro guides (John Wilbert and Justin Kimath) were completely fantastic. No exaggeration - there is no way we would have made it without their guidance, support and care. They were all-round nice guys with deep knowledge of the mountain and Tanzania in general.
A most enjoyable experience, whose memories we will treasure.
This company really takes care you from start to finish.
I did a 5 day trip to Kilimanjaro with Tuma and Yuda. They were amazing. So warm and caring. Always making sure that everything was comfortable and really pushing you to the top. The trip is hard. It's stressful and exhausting but I can't imagine going with anyone else but Tuma and Yuda. If you book with il Maasai make sure you request them. Enjoy!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a breathtaking experience I will never forget!
It was amazing. Exceeded all expectations, I was amazed at how wonderful the food was. I felt safe, and saw the most amazing views of my life.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Generally it was a really nice safari experience.
Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara
We saw "The big 5". Driver George was very helpful, able to answer each of our questions. Dinner was delicious, the lunch boxes were a bit poor. We spent two nights in a lodge in Fanaka Campsite & Lodge. Staff was very pleasant and also the accomodation was not bad. Everything was clean and tidy.
Tarangire and especially Ngorongoro was a great experiance, many animals and very varied nature but Lake Manyara was very different. There was almost nothing to see.
DE
Email Markus | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
After being welcomed hearty we always felt comfortable and secure travelling around with ilmaasai.
Our tour was organized by my sister in law. As a local she recommended ilmaasai as relaibel, relaxed and sensible. Our driver was competent in answering questions concerning all kind of wilflife and the environment, etc. He brought us savley to and through all the beautiful tanzanian parks. Nice companion to travel with! Like our cook too! We enjoyed in his cuisine and more than once we were surprised about his performance late at night after a long day out in nature. Al lot of non-replaceble moments we finished our safari impressed deeply. Thanks a lot!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you like sleeping in tents, it's perfectly fine.
If the company is the same as it was back in 2012, it was a perfectly fine experience. I was not disappointed in the least with the safari. We had good food, we slept in tents, and we were able to see animals out on the Serengeti. It was also a great price. We felt the company was honest in their dealings with us. Looking at companies that charge a lot more, the only thing they can truly offer is housing better than tents, because you will get the same experience driving around looking for wild life. So, I was satisfied.
CZ
Email Martin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good choice
It was a great experience a good selection of tour operator. Driver was very funny, he knew a lot (he is Masaai). We visited 3 NP - a lot of varirous species of animals - lion, zebras, elephants, etc.
Food was OK, accomodation too.
I can highly recommend this Il maasai company.