Team from Tz,USA,German(Janina, Sophia, Dani,Aud)
Sayari Tano Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TANAPA & BRELA
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Bibi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value and service on a budget
This was our first-ever safari in Tanzania (females, 60 and 35). We arranged a 4-day safari through the company starting at Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorogoro Crater and then added another day for a guided hike on Kilimanjaro.
We were originally going to join a group, but when we arrived they let us know that the other group had decided to start earlier, so we would have the safari experience and the guides to ourselves. This was a huge plus!
The guides were friendly and polite. Their primary language is Swahili and command of English varied but each spoke at least one other language fluently. Freddy, our driver and primary guide (fluent English), was great! He handled the roads like a pro (not always common in Africa). He loves the animals and knows a lot about them and the areas. Sante (basic English and fluent in French) was a whiz at identifying birds. They brought along animal and bird books so we could learn more if we desired. Godfrey (fluent English and Spanish) was our cook and the meals were delicious. There was a ton of food at every meal and each evening, a bottle of wine. The type of food was right for the trip, things that would fill you up and be easy on the tummy, and lots of fresh fruit.
The trip provides great value for the money. Airport transportation was included as well as our stay at Arusha Tourist Inn the night before and after the safari. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were included during the safari. We expected to camp every night and were pleasantly surprised that the first night was spent in a small hotel along the way, right outside Lake Manyara (they are trying this out and hoping to offer it permanently soon). The hotels weren’t fancy but they were satisfactory, clean, free Wi-Fi and the staff at each place were helpful and gracious. At the hotel and at Ngorogoro campsite there is internet (slow, but free) which was a huge plus. Serengeti and Ngorogoro campsites are clean and well maintained (Ngorogoro had ample hot water for all the ladies but get an early start for the “best” shower stall) and you meet travelers from other safaris in the large, covered dining areas - all the companies use the same camping areas.
They provided all the camping supplies – pad, sleeping bag, and tent but make sure you bring your own bath towel, torch/flashlight and pillow. The guides made sure of our safety and that we knew what to do if we saw an animal in camp.
Our experience on the Kilimanjaro hike was equally great. Nico was our guide and made sure we had a great experience and our safety was paramount. He patiently navigated us through a treacherous, slippery descent to the Marangu waterfall. Lunch was provided and it was robust and tasty. We didn’t realize that past certain elevations it is more likely to rain and we didn’t have rain gear but between Nico was prepared with umbrellas.
The biggest highlight is how much this company cares about you having a positive experience. Gabriel briefed us before we left, and listened and asked questions upon our return about what they could do to improve the experience and quality. The guides were open and responsive to feedback. They have young guides, but the plus of this is they haven’t lost their enthusiasm or energy and really love the job. If you’re on a budget, this company is the way to go.
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Email Janet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for price
We worked with Gabriel to set up our tour who was always very responsive to emails and wonderful when we met him in person. He was very gracious and kind and also accommodating. Our tour guide was Freddie who was absolutely phenomenal. He was a very skilled driver and tracked down all the animals that we wanted to see. He was very respectful of the park and animals and we loved the whole experience with him. Everything was all inclusive with our tour including 3 meals a day which were prepared fresh by our wonderful cook. It was all delicious. We also got a hotel stay before and after the safari included with our trip. All in all, would highly recommend if you're looking for a great value safari experience.
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Email Tanja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 day tour (safari + kilimanjaro)
All guides were great, my group was perfect! The organisation was good and I'd definitely recommend them for a solo traveller.
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Email Sandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, reliable, good value for money!
We went with our two teenage daughter with Juma for 4 days to Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. It was really fantastic! I think it was very good value for money. The communication with Gabriel at the office was very clear and smooth. Very very friendly. There was really nothing that disappointed us. Don't hesitate and book this trip, I think it is the best you can get for this money. Camping is basic but they all are! You are all together with all the other operators at the camp site. We saw all the animals, even a hyena from very close (arount the tent :-)) Good luck to you! Sandra, Frank and girls.
Email Shea Gray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I visited The Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks and were camping.
Sayari Tano were amazing! Prior to the Safari, they were always prompt with their returns to emails and were honest about what to expect and with any questions I asked. The accommodation offered the day before and after was what I paid for (I was camping), however, it was clean, had good WI-FI, was in the center of town, had friendly, welcoming staff and had all the necessities. When we started the Safari, the first thing I noticed was how safely our driver Ziggy drove, as not everyone on the road in Africa is always safe. Also, the car was clean and in good repair with no mechanical issues. The tents were really good and exceeded my expectations. In the mornings, we were straight in the car and were on Safari immediately. Whilst in the car, Ziggy (our driver) was really informative and respectful of our time and space in terms of taking photos etc., we saw all sorts of animals in large numbers and the whole time, Ziggy was on the look out for the harder to see animals like leopards, which we saw!!! The food wasn't incredible however, it was well prepared within the limits of how much we were paying, but at the end of the day, I wasn't there for the food.
The only down side was the seating in the car. The front seats are the best getting progressively worse up to the back, however this is not the fault of anyone just something to be aware when you are going on Safari. However, this was easily resolved by rotating the seats. Also, I would highly recommend that you book to go with people you know or have met whilst travelling so that this sort of communication is easier.
All in all, the tour was fantastic and I highly recommend Sayari Tano Tours to anyone who is interested in exploring the wildlife of Tanzania!!
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Email Varun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very pleasant and well organised safari package
We, group of 7 people from India went on safari with Safari Tano tours in October 2016. Our tour coordinator Gabriel was very helpful and he was very happy to accommodate all our requests. Over all the tour was very well planned and we customised the safari for 5 days as per our requirement. We visited ngrongoro, Serengeti and Kilimanjaro (1 day trek) during our safari. Our tour guide Tony was very welcoming and made the trip memorable. Thanks Gabriel and team for making the trip a great one.
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Email Lina Mota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Everything was correctly and punctualy coordinate by Gabriel. From the pick up at the airport until the drop off at the airport Gabriel showed a great skills how to welcome the guests. We reveal to be a really serious guy never try to rip us off.
The service and the food during the Safari was very good. we saw lot of animals. Thanks Gabriel E Tuya for your disponibility and the other staff. We just can recommend this company!!
Email Christine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sayari Tano Tours & Safaris is the best safari tour in Tanzania with the best tour guides.
We did a 6-day safari in northern Tanzania as part of family tour. We had 3 vehicles for 15 us. We had a very nice and enjoyable moment since the time we were picked at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We get 2 nights accommodation at the Hotel (Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel- day before and day after our holidays). Our drivers were Oswad Shayo, Freddy &, James who had become a part of our group and their active attitude was transferable.
Regarding wildlife sightings, we managed to see a lot of animals. All the parks were fantastic and offered a varieties of wild animals. We saw the big five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, in addition to cheetah, hippo, zebra, different species of antelope, giraffe, monkey, dik-dik, hyena, jackal, ostrich, vulture and a range of other birds.
Sayari Tano Tours & Safaris is an excellent company. They have great staffs with high hospitality level which we could not imagine to find in Tanzania. The service was great; our safari guides was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. This trip exceeded all expectations and could not have asked for a better experience.
We recommend Sayari Tano Tours & Safaris to everyone, they are unbeaten company in Tanzania.
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Email Simon schrimck | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and amazing experience
Me and my friend booked a safari and Kilimanjaro trekking with Sayari Tano Tours & Safaris, they was extremely fast in responding our quote request. This tour company was the only one we found that had so much already included in the price ( 2nights accommodation in the hotel-first and last night hotel stay), airport pick up and drop off, sleeping bag, drinking water while your in safari,. If we had booked through another safari company that would have easily asked as to add a couple of dollars to our safari. The taxi was awaiting our arrival, even though we had huge delays,
This company have well established team. Special thanks to staffs, our driver Oswald and our cook Mikel
The service was very great and hotel was so amazing, i can say all services and everything was supper, The company put as at the hotel where we access WIFI, TV Channels and best restaurant with nice inside bar even you can overview the city at the top of hotel.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the wildlife, fauna, history and our surroundings, he was friendly and fun alongside it which made the whole group feel comfortable.
We real enjoy and we are heart felt to recommend this tour company to anyone who are planning their holidays to Tanzania