Galloping Safaris Staff with Director
Galloping Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, TATO, TTB & EAWLS
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $225 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email LRTravels | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The VIP safari experience
We have just finished a week safari organized with Galloping and it was the best holiday ever.
I decided to book through this company based on the great reviews they have on trip advisor and I must say that the service we got was even above what you can expect reading the reviews.
Both the efficiency of Walter organizing the safari and the competence of our guide Ayubu were second to none.
The organization was very smooth, I started organizing the trip less than one month in advance, but this was absolutely no problem for Walter. We had many email exchanges and he came up with a tailor made safari perfect for us. We stayed in top end lodges and we were very satisfied with his choice.
Walter will answer your emails within a couple of hours and always very precisely.
Payment of the deposit was also no issue at all. As soon as they get the money they will issue a payment receipt for you. I must say everything was handled extremely professionally.
When we arrived there was Ayubu our guide waiting for us at the airport.
We spent one week on the safari with him and he is an amazing guide, he spotted plenty of animals we would never have seen ourselves and he always knew the answer to all our questions! GPS is his fingerprint and animals must be on the map as we'll ;)
We had constantly the impression of having a VIP safari and be much better served than others, many times we were the first ones to see animals and later there would be other vehicles joining.
And last but not least we truly enjoyed his company during the week.
Ayubu is a very good driver and the vehicle used is very comfortable for the safari. I have some back problem but didn't have any issues on the bumpy roads!
There is even a fridge in the vehicle to keep your drinks cold and if you run out of battery you can charge your device while on the road.
If one day I would be back for a safari I'll definitely organize it with Galloping again.
CA
Email Priya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Trip was simply Amazing!!!
My husband and I went on a 10 day Safari with Galloping Safari in January 2016.
When we arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport we were welcomed by Walter and our Guide James.
Where can you expect the head of the Safari company(Walter) personally coming to welcome you.
This company's motto is "we are here to serve you". They stood by this motto, right from day 1.
Our accommodation was excellent and the food amazing and I haven't even started talking about the Safari experience.
Accommodation: we experienced a bit of everything- tents, lodges and hotel. I can assure you that they really pay a lot of attention to details. Right from where we stay to how we are taken care of. There are no surprise additional costs in these accommodation other than tips, which we are already aware. Food was excellent and prepared according to our dietary needs. Don't forget you are in the middle of the forest and yet you are taken care very well by these friendly people. Always with a smile and the expression "Akuna mattata"
Our experience with the Safari: Our guide James was simply amazing and acted proactively, and carefully paying attention to our needs. We saw the Big Five within a few days of our Safari. Although the roads are unpaved and bumpy we didn't feel it much-thanks to our very skillful driver.
This is a company you can trust. They don't make any false promises and they mean what they say. There are no additional or extra costs and everything is dealt with upfront. They send you a program well in advance and you can work with them to meet your interests. There is not one negative comment I can share on this Company.
Their smiling faces and eagerness to make your trip as pleasant, enjoyable and adventurous as possible will be greatly appreciated by you. Guaranteed.
We have already started referring this company to our friends and family.
I wish this company a grand future.
CL
Email León Carmona | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience -- Galloping Safaris is the best option!
I highly recommend Galloping Safaris. I went to Tanzania with my wife for our honeymoon and everything worked perfect, just on time. Mazzatu, which was our guide, was very friendly and provide us a lot of information about the animals we were watching. The lodges were exceptionally comfortable, clean, and luxurious.
I would recommend Galloping safaris to everyone looking for a safari operator because of three main reasons: (i) the services are exceptional; (ii) it is not expensive considering the prices of other operators; and (iii) the people who manage this company are from Tanzania. This is not a foreign company.
I really enjoyed this experience and I hope other people can do the same.
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Email Neil/Patrizia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Communicating with Galloping safaris was easy and the holiday was customized to our needs.
The safari was well planned using the Lemala tented camps which i would strongly recommend to those that want a truely memorable experience. The service at all the camps that we visited was excellent and the staff were very friendly and jovial, the "bush TV" in the evenings is a wonderful part of the day, relaxing around a warm fire with cold beers. In the southern serengeti we were visited in the camp by a pride of lions which was an experience that we will never forget. For those that really want to be in close contact with the animals and to be able to see them without worrying about the roads, then a rented vehicle with a professional guide is the best way to visit the game parks. Our guide for the trip was Maxi and through him we were able to see all of the big 5, even the tree lions in Manyara and the Serengeti. Galloping Safaris is not a large outfit but they are locally run and managed and becuase of this i believe that they can provide a more personalised service, even going so far to provide me with a bottle of champagne on my birthday !! If i return for a Safari to Tanzania i would certainly use Galloping Safaris with Maxi as our guide.
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Email Natalie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfectly organized safari tour in north of Tanzania
We had the best time for our honeymoon in Tanzania thanks to the Galloping Safari! At the beginning we were impressed of the communication provided by Walter, the owner. He replied to each email less than 24hrs, he is responsive to our requests and tried his best to cater our needs, our itinerary and our budget.
The 7 days safari, which included the Tarangire Treetops, Plantation Lodge, Four seasons Serengeti and the Lemala camp in Ngorongoro Crater have fulfilled our dream to stay in a treehouse, in a Lodge, in a wonderful high-end Four seasons Lodge and last but not least an experience for a glamour camping (very cold in high altitude however bucket shower with warm water was available!). For the night before and after our Tour, Kamao Hotel in Arusha was sufficient, clean and good deal.
We were accompanied by Joshua throughout our trip. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and drives very careful. We are lucky to have him as our Guide. The Jeep used was comfy enough had air con and electricity plug socket to recharge our gadgets. We had no car break down or any problem with the tires during our 7 days.
We continued our trip with relaxing-stay in Zanzibar, the hotel was booked through a german-holiday website because the price offered was unbeatable. However, Walter was kind enough to organize the flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar and also the pick up service to and from ZNZ Airport to our hotel. The car was luxurious Toyota van with professional driver, i wish i knew better before and would have booked our sightseeing trip for Zanzibar from them.
We did the hot air balloon safari in Serengeti, it was also an experience for a lifetime. The price quoted by Walter is slightly cheaper than the price offered from our Lodge, this is definitely a + point.
We requested to Galloping Safari to visit a Maasai village, after experience the village itself, i feel that we shouldn't have to. It is very commercialized and you feel like you are pushed to buy their overpriced stuff as donation. I've heard also the Maasai who operated this kind of village would also charge the tour operator to pay for the visit. Its your choice then to do this itinerary or not, i'd say skip it.
Finally, the trip couldn't have been better, it is definitely THE Honeymoon we won't forget. We are very satisfied with the service provided by Walter and Joshua, definitely will book the next Tanzania tour from them.
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Email Diane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
50th Anniversary Family Safari
I find it hard to know where to begin to convey just how good our experience with Galloping Safaris was. Walter Tenge made all arrangements--and rearrangements--exceptionally easy. He not only made all planning delightful, he was graciously available 24/7 if needed. Every accommodation seemed better than the last. Meals were sumptuous and delicious. Our itinerary introduced us every day to new and varied environments and wildlife. Our guides, James and Silver, became friends and I hope to always stay in touch. They are competent, efficient, capable in all kinds of problem-solving--including medical--cheerful and fun in every situation. And they knew exactly how to find the animals.
This was a family trip to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. It included a 7 year old, two 14 year olds, and needed to accommodate various family relationships and physical challenges smoothly--not an easy feat--but Walter, James and Silver seemed to work magic to make this a family trip of a quality to match the occasion of our 50th anniversary.
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Email Melissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best vacation EVER!!!!
We went to Tanzania to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. My mom did some research and chose to work with Walter at Galloping Safaris. She made the right choice! It was absolutely amazing. From our first lodge in Arusha, all our accommodations were top notch and beautiful. We traveled with our guides Ringo and Sylva, and they were like family by the end of our trip. They took such good care of us and made sure that everything was perfect. The trip took us from Arusha to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, and back to Arusha. I feel like each place was so different and had so much to offer, and all the accommodations along the way were so unique and special and truly breathtakingly gorgeous. Our guides stopped along the way so we could go to the local market or meet with a Masai tribe and experience the local life and traditions. Seeing all the wild animals in their natural habitat was such fun and so new, and we really got to see all that we hoped for and more. We had two 14 year old boys and a 7 year old girl, and the experience was magical for them. As stunning and wonderful as the animals and countryside are in Tanzania, the people are the true gems. We were always well cared for and safe and felt completely welcomed into their culture. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and one that all of us will forever treasure. I am so thankful we were working with Ringo, Sylva, and Walter at Galloping Safaris. Our experience could not have been better.
CL
Email Jorge Barros | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Fantastic! Completely exceeded our expectatives!
100% recommended. We had a 10 day Safari in Tanzania. Everything worked out fasntatic and it was even better than what we have expected. Al timings were perfect, their recommendations on what to do, how to do it and when to do it were flawless. You could see a real know-how of everything on this guys. Also, one of the good points of this agency is that its Tanzanian owned and controlled which means that al the profit stays in the country. Our guide (Max) had a lot of experience and could detect things happening miles away, also had a great relationaship with other guides, so he was always infromed of the highlights that were happening in other parts and we could get there fast. Very nice guy. Finally, all the lodges that we stayed in were "out of this world"! Also, Tanzanian owned with the highest standards Ive seen in a LONG time. Congratulations and keep working like this!
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Email Oliver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good safari
My mother and I went on a Safari through the Serengeti in February 2017.
It was a birthday gift for my mom. She has been dreaming of this trip for all her life and finally wanted to see lions and elephants in their natural habitat.
So I booked the trip though this platform. I directly got in touch with several operators and got swift replies from all of them. The contact was uncomplicated and they all offered good services for good prices.
But because we were most convinced by the offer that Galloping Safari made, we chose this operator. The price was a bit higher compared to the other operators, BUT … the little surcharge was well worth it.
The accomodations were really good! (Believe me, after a long day of Safari, you just want to enjoy a good accommodation!)
Also the locations of the accommodations were quite pleasing (especially the one in the Serengeti).
Our tour guide was doing a magnificent job, trying to get us up close to the wildlife (without ever getting into the comfort-zone of the animals).
We were really lucky on our trip, we saw so many things that even I had not expected! We were always up close and the first to see things, when they happened. (once a pack of lions even killed a bull, right in front of us)
It sure demands a lot of luck to see all the things we have seen on our Safari. But when fate is on your side, you can be sure that Galloping Safari will do their best to make the best of it!
CL
Email Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!!!!
Very nice experience, everything was fantastic and done with a lot of dedication.
Many thanks to Max and Walter for making our honeymoon something unique and unforgettable!
We hope to do another safari with you as the experience is really enriching.
Thank you!