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 Michaela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guides, good value for money and world class safari!
The staff was incredible, dropping me off and picking me up and really sincwewöt caring that I got the best possible experience. Guide/chef were amazing, i think we had the best ones computer to other groups we met. Food was much better than expected. For this price what you get is really great!
IT
Email Stefano | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the Guys from Il Masai are nice and professional and the place you will visit with them are amazing
everything went perfectly. Since the firts approach by email Il Masai expedition turned out to be really professional and well organized. Once there they organized an incredible trip taking care of every details. Tha natural park I had the chance to visit are simply wonderful and the guide was really expert.
JP
Email Kazuma Yoshioka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
what more could you want?
In Tanzania the entrance fee of the national park is high. The tour fee itself of 200 dollars per day, when compared to various people, I think it is average. Mr. Driver and Mr. Guides had a lot of knowledge and Mr. Cook made a very delicious dish. They did a good job as an expert. As Masai, Mr. Praygod is proud of the Masai people's land and has passion for work. Moreover, he is sincere.
JP
Email Tasuku Hirosawa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good chef, Excellent driver, Perfect manager, Best company!
I joined 3 days safari tour with my wife and two children. We could spend wonderful time because of Ilmaasai Expedition.
The manager, Mr.Loth is very kind. He helped us everything.
The driver is skillful. We could find a lot of animals.
The chef is very friendly. The meal was pretty nice.
All of them always think about my children. If I have a chance to visit Tanzania again, I must choose Ilmaasai Expedition.
BR
Email Luciana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience!
This company is absolutely amazing and has gained my absolute trust! It exceeded my expectations in delivering way more than what was hired. The guides were really polite and very professional. The accommodations during the safari were excellent! Loth gave me an excellent support, even through WhatsApp, and responded to my queries very promptly. Look forward to working with them again and definately reccommend Ilmaasai for any safaris in Tanzania.
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Email Gaia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience!
My husband and I were on a three days safari in three different park, each one was different for plants but in all of these there was a lot of beautiful animals. Our guide was kind and respectful of animals, our chef cooked very very good dinner and breakfast for us (box lunch during safari not so good as the dinner). The lodge was basic but comfortable and the same for the jeep. We saw Big Five the second day in Ngorongoro Crater, but all three days were very exciting for us. Absolutely recommended!
DE
Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pure Magic!
We (couple, German, between 27 and 31) did the 5 days / 4 nights Safari with Ilmaasai. The destinations and accomdations were:
1. Tarangire National Park, rest at Fig Resort
2. Lake Manyara, rest at Fig Resort
3. Ngororo Crater, rest at Simba campsite
4. Serengeti National Park, rest at campsite
Our contacts were:
1. Loth for communications
2. Brayson as driver and mechanic
3. Osman as cook
WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER! I will tell you my thoughts as they come out ;)
# the communications (reservation, payment issues, thousands of extra questions) with Loth worked perferctly! He always answered within little time and helped us a lot! He picked us up, took us to the hostel before the trip started and picked us up again next morning when the tour started. After the the safari he even brought us to Moshi.
# Brayson is a gentle person and a good driver and spotter for animals. He managed to show us four of the big five within 4 days (Rhinos missing due to windy conditions). We always felt safe driving around with him. He knows a lot about animals. Sometimes you have to ask him if you want to know stuff. Of course it is very exhausting for the driver to always have an eye on the road, watch out for Zebras and Gnus jumping over the street, spotting animals, answering questions... Be fair with him and he will do everything he can to make the trip special to you. You can tell that he is an experienced driver. He knew how to get the car in position for good fotos.
# Osman baffled us! How on earth he managed to serve us this awesome food in the middle of the Serengeti is beyond me. He is very friendly, helpful and a good spotter too. We miss his food!
# the accomodations at the Fig resorts are quite basic of course. Don't expect air conditions and Jacuzzis ;)
# the campsite at Ngorogoro was in good shape and a ranger kept an eye on the tent during night. Toilets and showers were okay.
# the campsite at Serengeti was okay too but worse than Ngorogoro. Toilets and showers were quite an experience. If possible you should avoid leaving the tent during the night (there were Pumbas and Hyenas close to the tents). Just be aware of the fact that you are sleeping in the wild! This is something you will never forget but be sure that this is what you want! If that sounds too cruel for you, better go to for a lodge...
# the tents were safe and closed 100%. No Mosquitos!
# only water was included. if you want Sprite, beer etc. for dinner you have to pay another 3000 TSH (= $1,50).
Things you should bring:
# toilet paper (!!!), goggles, Anti-Bite (Mosquitos and Tse-Tse-Flies ate me alive at Manyara), sun blocker, sun glasses, good camera with at least 250mm zoom, crackers for kids if you want, maybe an inlet for your sleeping bags, pants with zipper function, cap/hat, well loaded batteries for your cameras.
Summary:
I can strongly recommend this company. Everything was very professional. pleasant, reliable and fair. If I should come again, then I know who to call.
One last thing I'd like to add: Drivers and cooks get paid but we read in our books (unfortantely after the tour when it was too late) that you should tip them more generously than we did. Count in another $5 to $10 per person per day.
Safe travels and enjoy the ride.
Warm regards,
Sebastian
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You get just what you expect from tour organized by Ilmaasai Expedition and a bit more.
That was just a great experience we (my boyfriend and I) got with the help of Ilmaasai Expedition, or rather Loth (organizer and owner) and David (driver and guide). Guys met us at the airport and right after this went to safari.
David was telling a lot of interesting things about animals and not only. We were able to see a lion female, hunted a gazelle, in the first day. And in the second day we met 2 lions males, one of them was sleeping in the bushes just in 1-2 meters from our car - that was incredible!
After day of safari we spent evenings in a lodge, David was telling us a lot of amazing stories from his previous safaris, showed rare videos with animals.
In the end guys were very kind to take us to our hotel in Arusha and to the airport next morning.
So everything went just great. We're looking forward to go to safari again, this time - to Serengeti!
ES
Email Carlos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 days in a camping safari tour.
The driver and the cook have been very good. We have seen many animals thanks to the guide and we have eaten really well.
JP
Email Naoki Wada | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari in my life time
I had an amazing camping Safari！
When I choose a safari company from so many companies, it was very difficult for me.
In Japan, we have few reliable imformation.
Then, I found a book written by Ms.Takeda named "marumaru safari" and"ilmaasai" was recommended in that book.
I checked the company with TATO, safaribookings etc, and I convinced it is a trustworthy company.
I booked 7days group joining camping Safari by one person, and "ilmaasai" arranged according to the request schedule perfectly. Managing director Loth is very gentle, reliable person, and he was very kind to me in Tanzania.
On the safari tour, guiding, driving, cooking, and camping etc. were perfect.
I saw more things than I wanted to see.
Safari was as impressive as I went to Jurassic Park, and I was so excited.
I hope more Japanese will go to Tanzania and enjoy amazing safari with ilmaasai.
Thank you so much Loth and Catherine!
