Cape Dog Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Brian Sly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply AMAZING
I could not have been happier with the safari experience that our guide Michael provided us!! From the locations we visited to the lodges we stayed at and the food and drinks we enjoyed, it was absolutely the trip of a lifetime.
It was Michaels personality and expertise, however, that truly made this safari the most incredible experience I could have ever hoped for. I cannot wait to get back to Africa again, and there is no other guide that I would consider for my next safari!!!
Thank you Michael, from the bottom of my heart, for showing us how incredible your wonderful country is, and for giving me memories that will last a lifetime!!!!
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Guide *Extraordinaire* in the wildest place on Earth.
I've been on two safaris with Michael Massonda, the first, several years ago by myself, and the second, earlier this month with my family. I would not have brought my wife and our 11 and 8 year old children along for my second safari, if I didn't trust Michael to take care of us. And he did. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team delivered the greatest outdoor adventure we will ever have the opportunity to experience, at least until we return.
Michael is a wildlife expert. His vast knowledge of fauna and flora, of geologic history, and the contemporary challenges to the wildlife in East Africa, transforms your trip from a typical spot-the-animal safari, to a life-changing educational journey. From the tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago, to the volcanic soils sustaining the vast fields of Serengeti grasses, Michael will help you understand why the animals you see do what they do, live where they do, and how they're distinct from other species in Africa.
But Michael is also a true professional, having guided people from all over the world, for many years. For the most part, he allows nature to do the talking. He gives you your time, to take it all in. He comments only to teach you about what you are seeing--in a well-timed, easy to understand, and often humorous way. Want to know more? Just ask. Michael will know. Want to rest, or spend the afternoon in camp? Just say so. Michael respects that you've travelled a great distance, and appreciates that the accommodations Cape Dog arranges are among the finest luxury camps in Africa. It's easy-going.
For Westerners, planning a safari and travelling to Africa can be daunting. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team are trustworthy and exceptionally reliable. If your flight is delayed, they wait at the airport for you. If you've forgotten something, they retrieve it or arrange the replacement for you. If you have a request of the lodge, they will speak on your behalf and manage it for you.
My family will return to Africa one day, and when we do, we will book with Michael and Cape Dog Safaris. It's hard for us to imagine a better safari guide service in the business.
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Email Alan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suberb knowlede of the area. White glove service and attentiveness to clients.
Terry and I were totally satisfied with our guide, vehicle, planning of drives,
knowledge of the local area and their people.
In the moment -all the time-Great experience
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Email Soledad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania !!!!!
Tanzania !!!!!
What a beautiful experience, Cape Dog exceeded my expectations, excellent tours, beautiful hotels, we ate very well and most importantly, great people who always made us feel at home. I would definitely repeat this trip with them. I recommend them to others and hope to return to Africa soon.
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Email Marisol | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa!!!!!!!!!!
It was an incredible experience and cape dog managed to overcome our expectations of Africa! Beautiful people and excellent service! Cape dog helped this dream come true, thank you very much! hope to come back and travel with you guys again!
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Email Rikke Wahl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream becoming realitey!
This experience was increadible!! More than I could ever ask for!
When we landed in the airport Michael was waiting for us outside with a big smile and warm hugs. He fixed with our luggage and had water already prepared for us in the car (the whole 12 days trip was filled with these small beautiful details).
While he drew us to the first hotel that night, he told us about the country and answered all the questions we had. Since we were a group of Spanish speaking people, he fixed a Spanish speaking guide for us, that he made sure was amazing, which he really was! James Ringo.
The whole safari experience was incredible! We saw everything we wished to see! All the big 5 plus the rest of the wild life you only thought you would see in TV.
All the hotels that Michael had arranged for us were perfect with delicious food and top quality service.
We felt safe and extremely happy during the whole trip!
Michael kept in touch with us all the time to make sure we were doing fine.
If it was possible to rate cape dog safari with 6 stars, I would have done so!
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
I strongly reccomend you to choose Cape dog safari if you're going for a safari in Tanzania!
Very Good experience
Great service!! Personalized, Super recommended.
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Email Indiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience!!!!
This was with out a doubt the best Family trip ever! I emphasize the word family because Michael Massonda and Cape dogs Safaris became part of our family or they made us feel part of theirs with their infinite attentions and hospitality! They put together for us the perfect combination of places and people for us to explore in the most exciting way possible all the wonders Tanzania has to offer! We take back home with us the most beautiful memories that we will forever treasure, and a true friend: the cape dogs safari family :) !!
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Email Mauricio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, amazing experience!
We got a safari for 7 people from December 29 to January 10, and we had the experience of our lives. In the first park, Serengeti, we saw most of the animals, was incredible to ride from one place to another for being able to see the action. After Serengeti we go to Ndutu where was also beautiful experience since the cars can get close to the animals, later we got to Ngorongoro where we where able to see the black Rinocerous that was the 5 big missing for us...we ended our experience in the elephant paradise of Tarangire with the great landscapes full of Baobab trees. I truly recommend Cape Dog Safaris and Michael Masonda for the Tanzania ride.
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Email Ro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful and memorable trip!
Our trip with Michael was unbelievable - his knowledge of the flora and fauna was so deep, his respect for the conversation of the system so inspiring that we were incredibly touched and left feeling we had learned so much from a great master. We were very well looked after every day and our vehicle was great for photography. It was comfortable and clean and Michael ensured we were catered for from having ice cold water, snacks and battery chargers! Our itinerary was perfect and he listened to what we wanted to see and do advising us and ensuring we were able to view all wildlife. Michael seemed to know of the best viewing spots often bringing us to secluded aress where he knew the animals would be! We were so lucky to have such a tailored and amazing experience!