Wildness Safari Tanzania takes you close to nature
Wildness Safari Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TLTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kerry | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding!
Abraham was such a great guide. He went above and beyond for my parents. My mother has arthritis and was having trouble getting in and out of the truck. Abraham had a step-stool commissioned for her so it would be easier. He was very patient with my parents in general. He was also an excellent driver, trying his best to mitigate the bumpy ride.
The tour itself was great. We went to Selous, Ruaha, and Mikumi. We were able to get very close to most of the animals in Selous, saw many giraffes in Ruaha, and spent a wonderful sunset with the hippos in Mikumi. The accommodations worked well for us. Although the food portions were at times way too much.
Overall, it was a great trip. Couldn't have asked for nicer weather or more gracious hosts or a better driver.
Reply from Wildness Safari Tanzania
Posted on Jul 3, 2018Thanks for the review
Email Kev & Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very enjoyable safari with a knowledgeable driver/guide
From the very beginning of our enquiries with Wildness Safaris, communications were reasonably timely & clear. We decided on a 5 day safari to Selous Game Reserve, with Days 1 & 5 being travel to & from Dar es Salaam, Nights 1, 2 & 3 in Selous Jimbiza Camp just outside the southern gate & Night 4 in Sable Mountain Lodge just outside the northern gate. Our accepted contract with them included Days 2, 3 & 4 as 3 full days of safari in Selous Game Reserve. We entered the reserve around 10am on Day 2 & then unfortunately rushed through the reserve to the north to exit by 10am on Day 4, as the entry & exit permits last for 24 hours. Consequently, we did not get our full day safari drive on Day 4 as per our itinerary & only 2 days of Reserve entry instead of 3. This was explained to the owner when we arrived back on Day 5, but disappointingly no offer of a refund of Reserve entry fees was made. These are around US$75 per person per day which is not insubstantial. However, we did thoroughly enjoy our 2 full days of safari with our driver/guide Steve & managed to see a lot of wild animals in this time, so didn’t feel we would necessarily have any seen different animals on Day 4 – just more of the same, but in different numbers & different environments. Steve’s knowledge of the wildlife was amazing & he showed lots of patience in answering our numerous questions. Overall, we would recommend Wildness Safaris.
Reply from Wildness Safari Tanzania
Posted on Jul 16, 2018Thanks for the review. We usually have tendency of meeting the clients for personal review on last day, I had met and personally apologized on you last day in Dar es salaam.
Again I apologize for what had happened on day 4 as you were suppose to have game drive.
I had personally paid and banked the park fees of 3 full day game drive Game reserve bank account in Dar es salaam.
I have checked that the permit was suppose to be issued for 3 days but the guide Steve had overlooked. Due to internate network at Selous Reserve Gate, the permit was not issued but they only issued receipt. Assuring you to offer extra icebound on your future bookings.
Email CaM | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant Udzwunga and Mikumi Tour
We had a brilliant 4 days organised by Wildness Safari. Having no knowledge of safari companies we researched as far as possible and feel we selected a good one based on our experience. After booking, all queries via email were very quickly responded to and answered. I felt I was dealing with an organised and professional company. I also wanted to change the itinerary slightly, allowing us to visit a school that we have links with, and the company were able to accommodate that also.
Ahmed personally came to pick up our final payment the day before we went on Safari at a time convenient to us and he brought along Raj who would be our driver and guide. Thought this was a nice personal touch.
Raj arrived early on the day of the Safari so we left on time. The drive is a long one to the Morogoro region ( 5 hours or more ) but lots to take in as you drive along and Raj provided an excellent service informing us of things of interest ( as well as being a great guy, easy to get on with ).
The detour to the primary school added a few hours extra to our journey but it was worth it and Raj just took it all in his stride. Eventually we reached Mikumi and enjoyed our first taste of a Safari as the animals are just roaming free beside the road.
When we arrived at Camp Bastian there were no issues on arrival or with any part of the organisation over the few days. The camp has a lovely vibe and I would highly recommend. Lodge rooms are small but what would you expect on Safari?
Our trip to the Udzwunga Mountains was fantastic. The walk to the Sanje Waterfalls is about 6km and is challenging but manageable. We learnt and saw such a lot led by an enthusiastic local guide. Raj had made sure we had a guide who knows his stuff so we had the best experience possible. The views from the top are amazing and the chance to have a dip in the cold plunge pool was exhilarating.
The Safari to Mikumi National park was awesome and brilliantly guided by Raj. Mikumi is a smaller, quieter park I believe and so we could enjoy the wild at our leisure. Even managed to see a lion and cubs thanks to Raj's determination ( and luck ).
Great experience made even better by the personal service we received from start to finish from Wildness Safari.
Overall exceeded our expectations. Thank you Wildness Safari
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Email Valentina Farnetani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and unforgettable experience
We had a great time. The trip to/ from Selous Game Reserve was quite long but it gave us the opportunity to experience the real Africa, so it's worth it! The accomodation, Africa Safari Camp, was really nice, as well as the staff, even the food was good. We chose the 3 day package. During the safari boat we reached a beach where we saw a wonderful sunset. The jeep safari was great… we saw almost all the animals, lions and elephants included. The walking safari was the only pain point since it wasn't a real safari, but just a walk in a forest, even though we saw an elephant. A big thank to our driver and guide Roger that was amazing. He helped us a lot, he was really patient, a really good driver and he made us happy since he succeed at finding lions and elephants. Roger for sure contributes to our great experience
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Email Candice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Selous in three days
Thanks to Ahmed, the owner, and Ibra, my driver-guide, for the quality of the safari: 2 nights at Jimbiza camp in Selous with one boat safari, one all-day game drive and one walking safari.
The price is attractive and the offer is good value for money compared to others that I saw.
All was perfect from the begining to the end of my trip.
Beautiful landscapes in Selous, very nice staff at Jimbiza camp, delicious food and perfect game drive.
Email Fabrice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very nice safari experience
Ahmed, the owner of Wildness Safari, was very helpful and quick to respond to all my questions all along my inquiries regarding that safari. What was described in the program was entirely fulfilled with one boat safari, one all-day game drive and one walking safari.
The driver/guide was not only an excellent driver between Dar and Selous but also a very knowledgeable guide.
I found the offer of this company of a very good value compared to some other companies. The place where I stayed was even better than what I expected.
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Email Ryan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience just as advertised
Communication was punctual and all expectations were lived up to. Would definitely recommend.
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Email Giorgia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfect
Ahmed, the owner, was fast in his reply and very helpful. I got an answer for everything I wanted to know before booking the safari with them. The accomodation, organization and Selous game reserve were up to my expectations. Ibra, the driver was AMAZING, you could see that he's very experienced and loves his job. We felt safe during the jurney from Dar Es Salaam to Selous (5-6 hours) and during the safari too. He's one of those guys that likes to answer your questions, but also knows that's not always necessary to talk. We asked him many things about Tanzanian culture too and he was very helpful, it was a pleasure to know him.
Email razia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
as they say authentic african holiday experience
We spent 2 nights and 3 days in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro mini climb . Such an experience was those days . Despite me asking more than 100 questions, Ahmed the owner of the safari company would always find quick answer for me .I felt reassured .Everything described in the program was fully fullfield and more ,The driver/guide Junior was excellent driver and knowledgeable too .Also the offer of this company was very good value compared to other some companies . The place where we stayed i found was even better than what i expected .The staff at the camp were marvelous , food was excellent too , i could go on and on talking good about the place OH .I would highly recommend Wildness Safari to anyone looking to book .
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Email Gangmin Park | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with kind guide.
It was a nice experience.
Guide and operator were kind and helpful.