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Hekima Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $210 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jason Farrugia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hekima are the best, they exceeded all expectations !!
If it wasn't for Hekima and their staff we wouldn't have enjoyed our trip so much. This was our honeymoon so we wanted it to be special and not just the ordinary safari trip. Hekima made sure that all lodges, hotels, tents etc where notified about our honeymoon so that they could prepare the best rooms and special service throughout the whole trip. I can never stop recommending them to anyone who wishes to travel to Africa for the best Safari experience of a lifetime.
Email Karoline | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and experienced operator
I organised a tour for someone else and from my very first contact with Mopoo at Hekima, I was really impressed with the speed of his replies, his friendliness and the patience and time taken to answer all my questions.
Everything was beautifully organised, it worked like clockwork. The safari was sensational: the experienced and knowledgeable guide searching every nook and cranny to seek out the hardest to find animals.
Hekima arranged the holiday of a lifetime. We could not be happier.
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Email Muhammad Ally | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Awesome"
My friend and I are back from a 12-day trip with Hekima Safaris - a climb of Kilimanjaro (Lemosho route) and a 5 day safari, with a few rest and travels days mixed in. I can say without any hesitation whatsoever that this was a trip of a lifetime and that we picked the right travel company with which to entrust all of the details.
Picking a travel company for a Kilimanjaro trek requires a leap of faith - they are mostly local companies without any brand recognition. I found Hekima Safaris through my own research, and they quickly won my confidence. The sales manager who fielded my initial inquires, Richard, is simply extraordinary- helpful, thorough, responsive, and professional without being pushy. Long after we committed to this trip, Richard was my primary point of contact, and I am very grateful for all of his help. Every question about everything- packing, logistics, preparation- Richard was my go to person and he always got me the information I needed. Thank you Richard and of course the owner Mopoo (Eli :)!
Our lead mountain guide and his team were likewise excellent- the mountain guides, cooks, porters, you name it- every last person we dealt with excelled at their job and was committed to our safety, well being and comfort every step along the way. Richard and his team did a great job of communicating with us, and likewise keeping the mood upbeat. Make no mistake about it, this is a serious trek, but this team of professionals got us both to the summit and back- we are very grateful for the entire team for leading us through it all!
A tip for those considering this trip- get the private toilet. The public toilets at the campsites and heavily used, potentially a long, cold walk from your tent and generally disgusting. The private toilet is a small price to pay for sanitary conditions.
On the safari, our guide Maulid and Ambrosia was outstanding. They seems to know everything about everything out there! They are very personable and was really committed to making sure they tailored each day to fit our needs. We very much enjoyed his company on the long, bumpy rides across the 3 parks we visited. They are dedication to us on this trip- our safety, comfort and enjoyment- is a tribute to they are skills as guides.
Finally, all of the hotels booked through Hekima Safaris were great, and also a shout out to the drivers who seamlessly transferred us from place to place Ambrosia :-). Hekima has a real 'spirit of customer service' that is evident in every interaction we had with everyone before, during and after the trip.
In closing, I simply cannot say enough good things about Hekima and the trip in general- thanks to everyone who made it happen.
AR
Email Pablo Iachini | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience in Africa, with Jackson and Elieza who are good friends!
We have traveled on September 2018 to Africa to witness the great migration and to visit this beautiful continent with which we dream our whole life. We were fortunate to choose Hekima for a whole seven-day program in Tanzania: visiting the main natural parks, touring the cities and towns and getting into the culture of the country accompanied by them to make us feel at home and giving us support for any eventuality.
Thank you very much for everything and my best wishes to all those who want to live a great experience with Hekima!
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Email Anna Narkiewicz jodko | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
all fantastic ... the best thing that has happened to me in life
Absolutely professional. We had better than better. Our driver approached the animals at least .. we have seen all the animals and in several moments, also of action. The guide explained and told us very interesting things. The perfect accommodation and food ... we will come back for sure. Asante sana.
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Email Chad | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever and I do mean the absolute BEST!!
I have a hard time putting into words the experience I had with Hekima safari. Arriving in Africa for my first time I had booked through a different agency who told me they would find me a safari that would work with my schedule. And how lucky I was!
I saw more animals in 4 days than I had seen in my entire life leading up to this, and yes every one of the big 5 was spotted.
Knowing nobody when I was picked up right on time at my hotel I was placed in a group of strangers for 4 days. Immediately everything clicked. The driver had such a great friendly personality with a wide knowledge of the area and the animals. And the food, EXCELLENT!
One of the owners of the company joined us just for fun which made the experience that much better. I left having made friends, seeing sights that seemed like I was dreaming and having an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
I recommend this company more than the 5 stars I was limited too. I almost want to quit my job and work for them they are that good.
