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
Email Katerina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience, personal touch
We did 4 days budget camping safari with Sayari Tano and visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From the start communication with the company was very good, I got fast responses to my questions and all changes I requested were made without hesitation. We had such a great time, our driver Benjamin was excellent in navigating the car through very rough roads (it was raining every night so we had to cross a lot of muddy pools on our game drives) and spotting the animals. Where other drivers had to use binoculars, our guide just pointed "here, lion on the left" :-) We saw all big 5 and much more. The food also exceeded our expectations, safari makes you hungry and we were stuffed after each meal, very tasty! I am glad I chose Sayari Tano also because they are 100% local and that was important for me. Overall, my experience was amazing and I'd happily recommend this tour company to anyone who is looking for good customer service, personal touch and friendly approach for reasonable price.
One tip - if you are joining the budget safari and your car is expected to be full, don't take a big bag with you - pack a small backpack and leave the rest of your luggage (if you have one) in the hotel. It really helps with space in the car.
DE
Email Jessica & Florian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari, wonderful Honeymoon
We spent part of our Honeymoon on the Safari by Sayari Tours.
Everything was great from the beginning to the end:
- Very good and customer oriented communication before the travel. The customer service always responded very quickly to my mails, just within a few hours, always on the same day. They were very friendly and patient. I did a lot of research before I picked this Agency. One of the reasons why I picked them was that they were not pushy at all when I just sent my first inquiry for a safari. Many other companies were pressuring me to book straight away, responding with ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, like they were yelling at me. Sayari Tano's customer service is just excellent, very friendly, very transparent, and pleasant to communicate with.
- The tour itself was undescribibly wonderful. We came with low expectations as we knew the national parks are very big, and only expected to see the wild animals through binoculars. Well, this was totally the opposite. We saw all the Big 5 and so much more from up close. Our guide, Frederic, was VERY professional, very knowledgeable and the right instinct knowing where to go to get the best view.
- Frederic was really great. He was always making sure we're comfortable, we always had enough water, he gave us all the information we needed to know about the animals and the nature without overdoing it. He had the perfect sense for when we wanted to know more, and when we just wanted to enjoy the view.
We just loved every minute of this advanterous safari (it was the first time for to sleep in a tent), and we're definitely going back to do another tour with Sayari Tano Tours.
JP
Email Toshi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good
There were various happening, but it was great because I met a nice guide at the last Kilimanjaro climb. His name is Yona. Please do not forget to appoint him when trekking.
DE
Email Katja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Frank was the best guide! Great experience
We had a 4 days Safari and Frank was our Guide. He was very well organized and knew a lot about the animals. He tried his very best to show us everything we wanted to see and we did see so many amazing things. The Food was very Basic but I wouldn’t expect anything else in that context you shouldn’t Forget that you are in the middle of nowhere. All in all it was a really really great time. Thank you Frank for an unforgettable trip.
RU
Email Ross | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
My girlfriend and I, looked at a numbers of tours before we decided. Sayari Tano tours were one of the first to contact us, via what’s app.
The package they offered was great, pick up from the airport, night before in a really comfortable hotel.
The tour we chose, was 3 nights 4 days. We end to the elephant park, crater and seregenti.
We saw the big 5, we camped 2 nights and stayed in a great hostel site the first night, that had all the facilities.
The roads can be difficult and our car was damaged underneath. No problem the next day they had a new driver and jeep for the crater.
That evening we had another free night at the hotel, where they met us to see how it went.
The food was great, and camping in the parks is amazing.
Also we were flying out from Kilimanjaro airport next day, didn’t expect them to help us. But they picked us up at lunchtime and took us to the airport, at no extra cost!
One of the best experiences of our lives, can’t praise them more highly!
Ross
Email Jodi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Tour!
My partner and I did the 5 day camping safari and had an amazing time. Freddy our guide was amazing. He spoke English very well and was very knowledgeable about the area and animals. He seemed much more patient than the other drivers and would let us sit and watch the animals and explain what they were doing and why, whereas other companies seemed to rush in, quickly take a photo then rush off again. Our chef cooked us great food which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was just us and one other couple in the group which was good as the car wasn't too crowded. We saw SO much in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater!! We were very lucky to see a group from the wildebeest migration crossing the river heading further north as it was quite early in the season. We saw everything in the big 5 except the rhino but unfortunately they are becoming more and more scarce in the area. I would highly recommend traveling with this company!
NL
Email Jon D. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey through the Serengeti!
We went on a 5day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a group of 6 and it was the coolest thing we ever did. Our guide Ziggy knew how to find all the animals and could position the jeep in a way no other driver did. We had always the best view. At the end of each day he brought us to the most amazing camping sites were our cook would prepare very tasty meals. The whole safari was an unforgettable experience and that was certainly due to the good people of Sayari Tano Tours (and for a very reasonable price as well), so thank you very much for that!
Greetings,
Jon and Sanne
Email Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 7-day migration safari!
My boyfriend and I did a 7-day safari with Sayari Tano. We spent 3 days in Serengetti , including 2 days in northern Serengetti to see the wildebeests migration at Mara river. We found the tour on tripadvisor, but booked directly with the operator. It was the best value we found, and the safari was even beyond our expectation. Our driver/guide Freddy was young but very experienced, and very knowledgable about animals. We saw loads of animals, especially lions from just meters away! Every meal during the safari was delicious. The 4X4 has a roof that opens, so we had a fantastic view from up high. The team did all they could to take good care of us. We just couldn't be more happy with the safari!
QA
Email Dev | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best holidays I've ever been on.
I recently returned from a 7-day safari that I booked through Sayari Tano. I've given it 5-stars, I only have a couple of minor gripes/suggestions, and then I'll get into all the positives!
1) I was surprised that there was no paperwork to complete (Which is kind of a good thing), but there wasn't really any information provided as to what to bring etc. In itself, this wasn't a problem, I've travelled a lot and had a good idea anyway - nonetheless I found it surprising.
2) There was no payment required beforehand, which is fine. But upon arriving at the hotel and being asked to pay for the tour, I discovered that they had no credit card facilities. This was inconvenient as it meant I had to make 9 ATM withdrawals (due to the ATM cash withdrawal limits, and therefore also pay the associated bank charges charges) and carry large amounts of cash on several trips back and forth down the street of a third world country. Credit card facilities would be an easy and much appreciated improvement.
Now... For the good! WOW! Everything for the tour ran pretty smoothly and the itinerary was perfect. Tanzania is an amazing country, you won't be disappointed. Sayari Tano were professional and prompt to respond in their email correspondence. The Arusha Hotel Inn is an ok hotel, perfectly adequate for what you should expect for what you're paying. It's relatively clean and the rooms are secure. The safari itself was fantastic! The car comfortable and spacious and Julius our driver/guide was brilliant. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. GoodLuck, the chef and camp organiser outdid himself, the food was delicious and filling, and he was also super friendly and helpful. I can't speak as to the other guides and chefs working with Sayari Tano, but if you request Julius and GoodLuck, you cannot go wrong. They're amazing, and I can't say enough good things about them. They genuinely felt like family by the end of the safari.
Of the 40+ countries I've explored, Tanzania ranks as one of the best. If you're a photographer like me, it's paradise.
If you're thinking of doing a safari in Tanzania, do it with Sayari Tano. I'm recommending them to all my friends and family who are now considering going after seeing my photos and hearing about my adventures.
Thank-you Sayari Tano, and most importantly thank-you Julius and GoodLuck!!
US
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.