Easy Travel & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 1987)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $320 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Duke Lind | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding safari in evey way
This my 4th safari but my first in Tanzania. I wanted to see the great migration, accomplished that and so much more. The safari vehicle is first class and it needs to be because of the roads. Our driver Thomas was superb, and very knowledgeable about the animals/birds native tribes etc. Easy Travel, especially Geodfrey who set everything up were excellent. Normally on a major trip there are some flaws but this trip went perfectly. My wife was anxious about the tent camps but they are 3 rooms, hot shower, nice beds, flush toilets, and good meals. The people at all the camps were super helpful. We saw the big five and a lots of other animals. The migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras is mind blowing. Don't do the canned "private game reserves" in other countries. There are no fences in the Serengeti for thousands of miles and the animals are free. The Ngorongoro crater area is simply amazing. I visited the Easy Travel office at the end of the safari and can tell you they have a world class operation!
The Safari with Easy Travel was one of the best life experiences I've had in Tanzania
I did the classic 7-day safari with my family and from the get go to the end, every single aspect of the trip was exceptional. Our sales agent Maryam provided excellent customer service and was available to assist with our needs 24/7. She made sure we all had a wonderful and carefree time. Next our tour guide and safari driver Thomas Chongore was the most phenomenal human being, with a breathtaking amount of knowledge and energy. He went above and beyond every day to make sure we saw the things we wanted to see, and if any problems came up he was ready to change the schedule according to our needs. It was so fantastic to meet Thomas and learn an incredible amount in a few short days - will not be able to thank him and Maryam enough for giving my family this wonderful experience in Tanzania.
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Email Tammy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy and Fabulous Indeed!
Alice was my contact from the start and she was extremely helpful in planning a custom safari tour for our family of 5. Easy Travel was indeed easy in all aspects. Their website was easy to navigate and very informative. My endless questions were answered promptly and the bank transfer process was easy to do with their instructions which I was nervous about having never done so. We had a fantastic guide named Erasto and could not have been more pleased. Everything was handled smoothly throughout our 8 days and constant game drives with multiple camps and accommodations. My gluten allergy was also well addressed at breakfasts, dinners, and packed lunches. We were able to see the big 5 along with countless other animals. This was a fabulous trip and indeed the trip of a lifetime for my family. Well done and thank you. Asante Asante!
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Email Kevin McKereghan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
understood what we wanted and delivered 100 percent
of all the tour companies we contacted Easy Travel was by far the most responsive, and understood what we wanted and tailored the safari perfectly to us. and questions and changes were dealt with in a timely fashion and we headed to Tanzania very confident in the arrangements. On arrival we were not disappointed, and as soon as the safari started we knew we had made the correct choice. Our Guide (Everest) was a perfect match for us, and the 12 days we spent in the bush with him were a dream. There was never the feeling of being rushed through anything, we could stop and observe the animals and birds at will, with Everest filling it in with his years of knowledge of the wildlife. All of the accommodations were well located in or near the parks and were almost too nice. I only wish we had had more time over all, and that was after 12 days! There is some much to see and experience in Tanzania and we just scratched the surface, but even that would not have been possible without the excellent services provided by Easy Travel.
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Email Lisa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, perfect, lovely
We are two old ladies, made a last minute booking for a one week safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Easy. They were able to arrange everything within two days!
We had a very personal contact, they came to see us in the hotel to arrange all. We got a thorough information about the tour program, were asked for any special wishes. They even offered us the driver and car free of charge for one day to visit the central market of Arusha! Once on the way, everything was taken care of by our driver/guide Festo. He was accommodating, knowledgable, and always cool. Even before we knew what we wanted, he already offered it: coffee brake-very good soluble coffee-"P" stop :-), see the leopard, lunch picknick. He never imposed himself, but was there.
On the way to Manyara he offered us an extra tour and lunch in a local village, DO IT. The lunch is organized by the women's organisation, they do the work and benefit, delicious. We saw the fields, the orchards and visited the school, where the kids sang us Frere Jacque, seems to be as popular as Happy Birthday :-) Bring a big bag of sweets or pens and crayons or something with you, they are so happy. Class is about 40 children.
The tented camps =medium range, Tortilis chain, were lovely. Everything was in order, mosquito nets, zippers, no fail. They arrange the schedule according to the needs of the safari tour. When do you want your hot shower? At 6:30? One of the Tanzanians climbs a ladder outside of your tank, pours the hot water in, and shouts "ready hot shower!" and there you go. Lovely. Have you ever heard lions roaring near you, very near you, at night?
We stayed in Tortilis Lake Manyara 1 night, Serengeti Tortilis Camp 2 nights and Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp 1 night. Amazing, what they can put together for lodging, food, drinks and warm welcome in the middle of nowhere. Such lovely people.
The jeep was in very good order, very "comfortable", if you can call that a jeep on a track, always cleaned and well maintained, cool box, WLAN!!!in the middle of nowhere, charger for mobiles, The Works.
The girls from Easy Travel were always in contact with the guide to know, if everything was ok. Our guide was a lot in contact with his friends, the other guides no matter which tour operator, to know, if there was anything special to see. That is how we once arrived at as site, where a Cheetah was hurt through some kind of accident. The National Park Cheetah specialists arrived in short time to take care of the animal. Seems, they have an excellent veterinary hospital.
They do not offer the "See how the Masai live" excursion any more, for a good reason, naaa, don't want it.
Ngorongoro is one of the Wonders of the World. Paradise lost. All different animals living together and supplying each other, if you understand what I mean. Just so great. Festo, our guide, showed us the best places, he has more than 12 years of experience, you be sure to want that.
And, and, and,.... Coming back to Arusha, de-briefing with the girls from Easy Travel office. Agreeable as always.
We had another bad experience with another company before, so we can really, and happily recommend Easy Travel, they are SUCH professionals, aside of being lovely people.
After this we went diving in Pemba and Mafia.
Have any questions?
You are free to ask me,
a very happy
LISA
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Email Kristen M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 Day Lemosho Trek + 6 Day Safari (4 National Parks) (Mid - Late June / Early July)
Let me start out by saying that finding a company to handle your Kilimanjaro trek and safari can be truly overwhelming and scary. I mean, you’re spending a lot of money and you don’t want to have any surprises. I can tell you without a doubt, Easy Travel and Tours Ltd is 100% the company you should work with – for their professionalism, their above-and-beyond customer service, and their transparency. They handle almost everything for you besides a few things such as, traveler’s insurance and your visa, so you can leave the stress behind.
Trip: honeymoon / private tour / comfort level / Kilimanjaro trek + safari (Tanzania)
When we arrived in Kilimanjaro, we stayed at the Karama Lodge the night before heading out on our trek. It was such a beautiful nature lodge, and I had one of the best massages of my life there! The food was exquisite, and the staff was very attentive. I loved the resident monkeys and cats that came to visit as we walked the grounds
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Email Monica R. Guillemin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SAFARI OF A LIFETIME
I traveled to Tanzania and went on a Safari of a lifetime so impressive I came home and wrote a children book titled Safari of a Lifetime! I will never ever forget this unbelievable trip from the moment we communicated with Jane booking our trip online to meeting Jackson our tour guide, our trip was unbelievable, classy, professional, and attention to every single detail down to the water! Oh, the book is on sale via Amazon or my website: www.VisionHarmony.Net
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Email Alex Mackey | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience
Me and my family went on a 7 day safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro crater and finally Serengeti National Park. Easy Travel was very accommodating and even came to the hotel to give the pre safari briefing as my brother had hurt his foot shortly before our departure. We stayed in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti Tortilis camps and they too were amazing. The highlight of our experience was our guide Gerarld, he was by far the best guide that we ever could have hoped for. He has 20 years experience under his belt, he knew where to go to find all the animals. He had the answer to all of our questions and he had wonderful stories to tell about his experiences. On our second day in the Serengeti we saw the big 5 all in one day and it wouldn't have been possible without Gerald's knowledge. On one of the days he saw a rhino running in the Serengeti and with his masterclass driving we were able to get really close to it and take some amazing photographs. Gerald had such a kind and amazing personality and our adventure wouldn't have been half as fun without it. I highly recommend everyone looking to do a safari in Tanzania to book with Easy Travel and when they do so, to ask for Gerald specifically. I promise that you'll have a terrifc time and make some wonderful memories along the way.
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Email Kelley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Vacation!!!
Magnificent...PERFECT!!
Fantastic! We are calling this our PERFECT Holiday! We are seasoned travelers and built a custom 13 day safari with Easy Travel and Tours Ltd. The staff is Amazing! Mr. PROTAS was the best guide we have ever met! Amina was our rock at your headquarters in Arusha and worked with us for almost a year to build this!! The locations were spectacular! The people of Tanzania are incredible! We saw every kind of animal imaginable! Some in great herds!! Saw 2 Mara river crossings in less than 24 hours! Saw a lion kill, and even a lion birth!! We also were able to meet the real Maasai peoples, the Datoda tribesmen and even the Hadzabe hunter gatherer Bushmen!! Our experience was magical, soul touching and life changing!!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
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Email YTOTripper | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly proficient, efficient and professional safari company that gave us a trip of a lifetime.
If we didn’t live it, we’d hardly believe it ourselves - had the most stunning 10 days of our lives - thanks to East Travel’s team especially Lizbeth and Ombeni.
Started by “messaging” a few tour companies through TA and others with a “shadow” of a thought on visiting Tanzania (being in a lockdown probably had us thinking on breaking out big). Most firms sent us back uninspiring and disinterested messages about their website, days and a link to their credit card processor.
Lizbeth from Easy Travel responded back asking “questions to our questions” on what we hoped to see, days, and if we preferred to go as a group or in private. She then re-appeared a few hours later with a detailed a la carte safari that touched on an opportunity to see the migration in Northern Serengeti, game drives through Central S. culminating in Ngorongoro. She took the time to account for the age of our child in keeping him engaged and untaxed. While other you companies seemed to want to pigeon hole us into a category of safaris, she gave us the places of accommodations at various price points - allowed us to select. Then allowed us to further customize some accommodations based on what we’d seen on TA and our whims.
Once set, she kept us in the loop through the 3-4 months in between with detailed updates on visa procedures (opted for VOA- very smooth), updated us on Covid protocols and sent us detailed information on what to expect, best practices, payment schedules and in general built up a sense of excitement and welcoming to her country more as a friend than client.
Every aspect of our stay in TZ was a marvel in efficiency and care. She put us in the capable, personable universe of Ombeni- our guide and fixer through the entire time in there. He was engaging, knowledgeable, caring - equal parts accomplished guide and close friend.
While everyone in every safari truck seemed to get out every breathtaking sight that Tanzania had to offer, we seemed to be the ones privileged to be experiencing it all in the company of “our extended family“… Easy Travel just seemed to be placing together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle with practiced expertise.
From arranging for breakfasts before hotel personnel got a chance to wake up to calling ahead and insisting that they try to put together meals that satisfied our adventurous palettes (I mean - the pastas and pastries are incredible at every place but once you maharage or bhajiya, pesto seemed stodgy);
from patiently waiting in the truck for hours to allow us to get a chance to see the Mara River crossing - (saw 2 crossings) to timing out washroom breaks or driving back an hour to pick up forgotten camera batteries
From Ombeni “sniffing out” animals and then teaching us the flora and fauna (he’s even got a library on his dashboard to cross reference) to teaching our son secret handshakes and goofy camera poses looking down Ngorongoro crater. Easy Travel, Lizbeth, Ombeni and the others behind the scenes made sure we had the trip of a lifetime and start making plans to go back soon.