Ombeni (Praise) Nyange with some satisfied clients
Nyange Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $230 to $520 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari
As stated by earlier reviews on other sites, the professionalism and dedication to ensuring the best possible experience that Praise and his team commit themselves to is absolutely exemplary.
I traveled to Tanzania to complete a Kilimanjaro climb and was fortunate enough to have a couple days remaining afterwards. Even though there were no two day tours scheduled, Praise arranged to have me join a group heading on a 5 day safari to do the first day with them and then connect with another group coming back to see the ngorongoro crater before being dropped at the airport to catch my flight. The first day we had Moses as a guide and had an amazing day. It helped that we had a great group of engaging young adults from Germany/UK/France and Canada but Moses was terrific with "eagle eyes", easy going demeanor and impeccable animal knowledge. We had a great day in Tarangire and were treated to 3 cheetahs on top of the usual elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebras etc. Camp was topped off with a great meal, good conversation around the table and walk in tents with cots to sleep on!
The next morning Praise himself showed up to collect me and take me to Ngorongoro crater as coordination with another group was going to be difficult. Thus I ended up getting a private tour of the crater!! Praise was a consummate guide, and the day was made memorable not only from the amazing lion pride sightings but the teaching and banter provided as we toured around the park. Being in healthcare and having the conversation touch on this at one point, I was interested to hear how Nyange is partnered with an organization to assist neglected seniors in Moshi. Finally, capping off an incredible experience, Praise dropped me off at the airport to catch my flight, which if I remember the geography correctly isn't exactly on the way back to Moshi!
An absolutely fantastic time was had, compounded by the fact that Praise and his team went out of their way to tailor a safari to meet my unique schedule needs. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Keep up the good work Praise!
Asante sana/Cheers!
Dave McNamee
Visited September 2015
Email Steve | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible!!!
I chose to do my Kilimanjaro climb with Nyange Adventures, as when I arrived in Moshi they were the company that everyone was talking about and happy to recommend. I met a few people who had done climbs, safaris, and day trips with them, and every one of them had a million great things to say about them... and now I know why! From the moment I walked into the office I was greeted by Praise and his team, no hard sell, no pressure to book with them. They simply guided me through what they could do for me and gave me a great price too. They were very informative and had answers to all of my questions. I needed equipment hire from them, and the gear they provided was first class. Praise always says, "come as a client, leave as a friend", and that is so true. Their customer service is very professional and I really felt like they did everything they could to make sure my climb was perfect.
On the climb itself, I honestly can't think of a single way to improve it. My guide, Davis, was a true gentleman with perfect English, endless amounts of knowledge, and he was great fun to be around. On the first day he gauged well the fitness of everyone in our group of 6, and was able to support us and advise us perfectly. I have a real problem with my lower back, and Davis was experienced and willing with some basic physio that really helped. The food was something I was worried about, as I didn't want to go hungry on the mountain. I couldn't have been more wrong! The food is in huge quantities and was absolutely delicious! I reckon it was as good as any meal I had in Moshi itself. The chef was the happiest person on the mountain, who obviously enjoyed his job and took great pride in the food he produced. The team of porters that Nyange employs were honestly amazing. They were diligent, friendly, and always smiling. Even with the language barrier we were able to develop relationships with them, and were warmly welcomed to each camp as we arrived, all ready for us. Tents are pitched, hot tea is waiting, and food is on the stove. Perfect! The tents, sleeping bags etc are really warm, clean, and in great condition. Each and every morning I was woken with a cup of coffee, a huge bowl of hot water for "washy washy", friendly smiling faces and a team that really made every effort to make sure we enjoyed our climb. Summit night was especially tough, and I know for sure it would have been a lot tougher without the positive attitude of Davis. He is obviously heavily experienced and with his words and encouragement made us feel that we could climb Everest! Like I said, there is no way I can give a single negative about the whole experience. 100%!!!
Knowing that the company I chose was ethical, and paid and treated their staff properly was very important to me. Having spoken to Nyange's team, and heard just how much they respect and love working for Praise, I know that I found a company that does all of these things. Even when we got back to Moshi we went out for a drink with Praise, and everyone knows him, comes over to say hello, and have a great deal of time for him. I even learned that for every safari and Kilimanjaro climb he does, he donates a percentage of the profit to a local old folks home. Amazing!
I enjoyed my climb so much I booked a safari with Nyange too. Just like my climb, it was perfect. Professional, relaxed, knowledgeable guides, great price, and a first class vehicle. My guide, Moses, had an answer to every question we had, and even though he had been a safari drive for 20 years, enjoyed the weekend almost as much as we did. He was a man who is proud of his country, and was so happy to share it with us.
All in all, I can't recommend Nyange enough. I have had some very bad experiences in the past with other companies, and some very average ones. In my years of travel I had come to expect average service, but Nyange have changed that. I thought I'd leave Tanzania with unforgettable memories of animals and the mountain, which I have... but what I really left with was unforgettable memories of the people, and Praise and his team are those people. Thank you again guys, for making my time in Tanzania perfect!!!
Email Erin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing 4 day Safari
I booked really late for a 4 day safari with Nyange. I really wanted to get on a tour but my timings were very restricted. Praise emailed me back and managed to get me in with a great group of people. He responded very quickly, and without that I would've been stuck.
Being South African I have experienced many safaris, and my expectations are high, but Nyange Adventures completely exceeded them. Really good guide and even better chef!
His prices were a lot lower than competing companies, but I can't see where the savings are made because the tour lacked nothing. Really professional and very enjoyable!
Marangu Cultural Tour
Our group had a fantastic day out with Ombeni Nyange who organised a very interesting tour to Marangu Village. We walked to beautiful waterfalls, visited a Chagga village with underground tunnels, the Chagga museum and a coffee and banana plantation where we were shown the whole process from picking the coffee beans to the final product, the best cup of coffee I have ever tasted! All this as well as a delicious lunch of local food in a garden setting. A most interesting day and we learned a lot. Ombeni is a fantastic guide with great knowledge of the area. We had a lot of fun and can highly recommend this excursion to anyone who has a day to spare in Moshi!!
Awesome Safari!
Had an awesome four day safari. Took the cheaper option with camping and it rocked! I don't know why you'd bother with lodges and that when you can sleep right in the middle of the Serengetti! Absolutely unforgettable.
Great company. Would definitely use them again and recommend them. Everyone is very friendly. Even had a few cheeky beers with some of the guys after our tour ended!
Cheers guys and I'll see you again when I'm back in your beautiful country!
Email Peter Barras | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great operator
Sorry for the delay in writing this, just found the site.
This was published straight after our trip on Tripadvisor
We are a family of 4 with 2 early teen daughters.
Praise took us on a wonderful, entertaining and educational visit of his village, surrounding area and the coffee plantation. All 4 of us really enjoyed the day. The tunnels were very interesting and the Chagga live village very entertaining and full of information. Edmund gave a great presentation on the culture of the area and it is fantastic to see someone so enthusiastic about his heritage and traditions and willing to share it in such a fashion.
Lunch was at the coffee plantation, and prepared by Praise's mum, and was delicious, with traditional African fare. Our youngest is a very fussy eater but loved the food.
I would thoroughly recommended this for anyone who has a day to spend on Moshi or Arusha.
Praise was an excellent host and guide. I was extremely impressed with his professionalism. We were staying in a small boutique hotel in Arusha that he did not know so he drove down the night before to make sure that he knew where it was and be back in the morning on time. This is a3-4 hour round trip and shows the sort of dedication he gives his clients.
Email Mullen Joseph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb bachelor Safari trip to Tanzania
Last month booked a bachelor safari trip to Tanzania. Superb experience held at Nyange Adventures Ltd, the team members are expert at his work, and they organized perfectly. Literally, we enjoyed at Zanzibar beach in the mesmerizing summer, and with the local community. We were 5 members in the trip, travelled Serengeti National Park, Wildebeest migration, and Arusha National Park.
Email Bhaskar Roy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Zanzibar holiday trip
Planned a safari trip to Tanzania in on 17th June, Guess what? Got an exciting discount on wildlife safaris packages and experienced a very nice & reliable service. Visited Zanzibar islands, Kilimanjaro, and Serengeti National park. Got a discount on my holiday packages.Thanks Team.
CA
Email Lacy Melrose | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing company!
We were a group of 11 travelling from Canada and we initially set up our 3 day Safari Tour with Praise and his company. Once we were in contact with him we booked addition day trips and excursions through him, including a day trip to the Hot Springs, and a Base Camp hike on Kilimanjaro. All excursions were amazing and the staff were awesome. The 3 day Safari was UNREAL! Not only did we see the best of the best animals, make a stop at the Maasai village, have excellent accommodations but our guides were SO GREAT! They were knowledgeable about the animals and areas, friendly, happy and knew exactly where to be at the right time. We had such a fabulous experience. At the end of our trip, 2 of us were heading to Zanzibar and Praise set up a whole package for us, which included pick up from the airport to our hotel, a StoneTown tour, excursion to Prison Island with snorkelling and a tour, a Spice Tour, transportation to the East side of the island for the rest of our stay and transportation back to the ferry at the end of the week. We were beyond impressed and treated very well and met some amazing people. The prices for all of these things was completely fair and excellent value for what we did. Thanks Praise and company!
CA
Email Amanda Lecompte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MOST AMAZING guides, spectactular scenery, loads of animal herds seen up close and personal!
I went with 10 friends and it was to say the least, a once in a lifetime adventure! The company's owner Praise helped me plan the trip from a far and replied promptly to all my questions/inquiries. He gave us lots of options, with full details prior to booking and we decided on the 2 night, 3 day safari visiting Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. 7 of my gang opted to sleep over in a campsite and myself and four others choose the luxury accomodations at Gnorongoro Luxury Farmhouse and it was breathtaking! The campers loved their accom too. The safari vehicles were in good shape, the drivers were knowledgable and spoke excellent english, had great senses of humour, were professional, yet fun, adding to our overall experience. Although we were in two separate vehicles, we were able to stick close by each other and get similar experinces and FANTASTIC photographs. We never felt rushed, our boxed lunches were excellent and we had as much bottled water as we needed. I recommemd you take your own pillow to lean against the roof top bars or even to sit on as the days are long and roads are bumpy and my pillow was a Savior! Highly recommend Nyange Adventures and I will book with them again when I bring my family back. Nyange Adventures is more than just safaris, they also provided transportation and guides for our day trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro base camp and back, as well as other tours. Book with Nyange Adventures and you will NOT be disappointed! Praise and his team are top notch and will keep you entertained, safe and well informed about your Tanzanian surroundings! The whole trip would not have been the same experience without them! Stop hesitating, book with Nyange Adventures and you will have the most unique, life long experiences while in Tanzania!
