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Edua   –  
Hungary HU
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Dec 27, 2019

Email Edua  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Edua and not that of SafariBookings.
A good start with a terrible end game...
2/5

In the beginning everything was good with this company. I have spoken with Jimmy and he was so nice. I paid half part of the money in the summer. Then he told me my reservation is guaranteed. A few months later in September I got an other message and he wanted the other half of the price because my reservation was not guaranteed anymore. I didn’t want to pay everything in advance but finally I just accepted his argument and we wanted to go there.
After everything was ok. In the first few days our safari was amazing with our guide (Christopher). But after when we were going to back Arusha our experience has become terrible. John (Christopher’s boss) called us because something was wrong with the money and fees on the border of Ngorongoro. So we had to pay more 430 dollar. It was the only one way to go back Arusha. Finally John promised us we will meet in Arusha and he will give back our money in cash. Of course it wasn’t true. John just disappeared and when we arrived to Arusha Christopher got out of the car and ran away.
After this experience we realized these guys weren’t from Swahili directly. It was a no and company and Swahili just gave us for them. So I can’t understand what happened exactly that day. But we have a really bad experience with this safari so be careful and don’t pay in advance!!!

Anni   –  
Finland FI
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 3, 2020

Email Anni  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing safari experience
4/5

The operator was very good to communicate with, we got answers quickly before the actual trip. Service was also good, I think the overall experience exceeded our expectations. We saw so many animals and some of them from very close. Good driver and a good chef, we will always remember this trip.

Barkha   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 3, 2020

Email Barkha  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

We had a wonderful time at Tremisana and Marc's Treehouse Lodge with the friendly and inviting staff
5/5

We booked a three night safari in South Africa in Kruger National Park using Swahili Paradise Tours and Safaris and were very happy with the experience. The staff at Tremisana and Marc's Treehouse is the highlight of the entire experience- They are friendly, inviting, and very accommodating. The facilities are clean and well maintained though they aren't the most modern. It's hardly a problem because you won't be spending too much time there anyway. You can get Wi-Fi in the common area at each location, but not really anywhere else. The staff is very helpful if you need to find the right adapter to charge your mobile device. The bush walks are a great addition to the safari drives. The guides are very knowledgeable and provide a lot more information about the wildlife and landscapes than you'd ever get from just driving around the area.

Alisan   –  
Turkey TR
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 14, 2020

Email Alisan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing tour
5/5

We booked for swahiliparadise safari for budget safari on december 2019 for 3 friends . Before safari contact with Jimmy is very good . We always contacted him when we need assistance . Our plan worked excellent. Driver met us out of airport and we began safari . We were lucky , our guide Steward is the best . Not less but more , he is the best. He is friendly , openmind , warm welcome , smart and very experienced. He made our safari excellent . Thank you for him for a good memories . Our cooker Mohammad is also great person , he always cooked us good foods , he asked us for what he cook and how he cook . Very respectfull and friendly . Thanks for all this guys for they made our safari great . İ recommend them

Fatiha   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Feb 5, 2020

Email Fatiha  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

This was the best travel so far, all because the great help of Swahili Paradise Tours! of
4/5

Jimmy our tour guide at Swahili Paradise helped us during every step of this great trip to Tanzania. We could depend on his expertise en sound experience throughout all our wishes and needs! The safari was great, all the time to spot all the animals, our Driver Abdul, very experienced, made the safari an absolute dream come true! I would defenitely recommend this organization as all the guides help you with everything: every hour of the day!

Sam S.   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Feb 27, 2020

Email Sam S.  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Experience All Around
5/5

Our experience with safari bookings was fantastic!! 8 of us in our group all had a once in a lifetime trip on the 3day safari. I booked everything through Jimmy who basically became our travel agent for any and everything we needed arranged! He had rides for us to and from airports and hostel suggestions for the days prior and after the safari. Everything ran smooth and on time and was professional and higher than our expectations! The food prepared by our chefs on the safari were a pleasant surprise too we really enjoyed it even though that was something we were worried about! The camping arrangements were top notch as well! Camping one night in the central Serengeti and another night on the rim of the ngororongo crater - we were in awe! The tents and sleeping bags were cozy as well, although you may want to bring a pillowcase and stuff some clothes in it to use as a pillow! During the safari I think we saw just about every animal we could think of - it was as if we’d name an animal we wanted to see next and out of nowhere boom it was right in front of us. There were 8 of us total in our group and not a single one of us has anything negative to say about this experience. A great deal budget camping for a safari and an overall fantastic experience! DO IT!

Miran   –  
Slovenia SI
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Apr 8, 2020

Email Miran  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great shared safari! No complaints!
5/5

We were very satisfied with the Serengeti/Ngorongoro 3 days/2 nights safari! Jimmy was of great help. He booked not only safari for us, but also accommodation and transfers in Zanzibar plus the flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. We managed to see lots of animals in the open plains of Serengeti, as well in the Ngorongoro crater. We opted for the shared safari, sleeping in tents. There were six of us in the group. The car was in decent condition, the driver/guide was informative and the cook prepared delicious meals. Recommended!

Bruno Grgurević   –  
Croatia HR
Visited: August 2020 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2020

Email Bruno Grgurević  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very professional tour
5/5

The tour operators were good company for the whole trip and tried to find the best places in the park, respected all requests and provided any information.

Oleg   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2020 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2020

Email Oleg  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent 3-day Serengeti and NgoraNgora tour
5/5

The communications, both written and oral, were clear. The service was excellent! The guides gave good description of the animals, birds and the nature with interesting details, noticed many animals which one can easily miss (especially cheetahs). Saw many animals: lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffe, monkeys, hippos, wildebeasts, zebras, ostriches, eagles, other birds, hogs. Saw a lion hunting a hog (luckily managed to escape). Visited a maasai village. Exceeded my expectations.

DMBT195   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2020 Reviewed: Dec 18, 2020

Email DMBT195  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Awesome Experience From Start To Finish
5/5

Did a 3D/2N Camping Safari that started in Arusha with an airport drop-off at JRO. From the start communication via email and Whatsapp was quick and efficient. I made arrangements with Jimmy which included a bank transfer deposit and paid the balance in Arusha with the smiling and friendly Mashaka. Juma our driver and guide was knowledge and great on the well planned game drives. Paul our chef provide some tasty meals that I'm sure added a few pounds. This trip definitely exceeded my expectations and I hope to do another one with Paradise Tours.

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