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 laure travers | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
super professional organization, super knowledgeable guide
my husband and i did a 6-day safari (2 nights in ndutu, 2 nights in Serengeti, one night in Ngorongoro) plus 2 nights in arusha in February 2022. we chose easy travel among several tour companies we had contacted because their agent Lizbeth was the most responsive to our questions and small requests (she was actually amazing), and because their quote was competitive, we felt. the safari itself with our driver guide Abisai was simply fantastic : Abisai was always in a good mood, flexible, attentive, a good driver on occasionally difficult terrain, extremely knowledgeable about all topics (including birds and plants!) not to mention he had plenty of initiatives thanks to which we saw so so much ! he knew where to find what, how to approach it, and was willing to drive us around pretty much from 8am till 6pm, with tons of passion to share and enthusiasm. it was truly perfect! also, all accommodations (tented camps at the "comfort" level) were really nice, much above what we were expecting frankly !
for my fellow travelers, who have not done a safari before, you might want to know, in a safari you are in a car being driven around to see animals everywhere (you cannot get out of the car because that would be dangerous) so you don t have to worry too much about hats, or walking shoes :-)
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Email Carolin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal
Review of Easy Travel & Tours Ltd
We can’t recommend highly enough Easy Travel if you plan a trip to Tanzania. Communication is excellent from the very beginning and very personal. You are not just a “number”, they really care and are so passionate about their work. they won’t stop until they’ve worked out the perfect trip you’ve been dreaming of. The jeeps for safari are in perfect shape, and you get Masai massage free every day ;-)))) water and soft drinks are in the cooler, you can recharge your electronic devices and you even get Wi-Fi during your driving if you want!!!!
We went for a safari tour in august (family with our 14 year old daughter) and truly had the trip of our lifetime! our dream came true thanks to the staff of Easy Travel, in particular Norah, who was our contact person from the very first email we've sent until our arrival in Arusha after two long years, since we had to postpone twice our trip due to covid, but this year we finally made it. Norah worked out a perfect trip for us: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and lake Eyasi where we went hunting with the Hadzabe (which was another highlight of our trip). communication was great with her, she never got tired answering all our questions, rearranged anything we asked for, and so after some time we had the feeling that we were mailing with a friend. when we finally met her in the Arusha office it felt as if we had known her forever.
We opted for the comfort safari. So, we slept in beautiful tented camps, most of them were the Tortilis camps, which we loved: staff was so incredibly nice, food was delicious, the places of the camps were just WOW! in lake Eyasi we stayed at the Ziwani lodge, and although it was completely different from our tented camps, it was a dream!
BUT, what really made our trip so special and perfect was our guide Richard, our BOSS :-)))) We had such a great time! He was not just a guide to us; he was a friend! he never seemed to get tired and was driving us around from morning to evening. He would only get a rest after we’ve explored every corner of the park to make sure we saw as many animals as possible! and we did see soooo many: we saw all the big five, the great migration, river crossing, anything and even more what we could have hoped for! he was able to spot animals anywhere, even in places where for us didn’t seem to be any :-)))) we were in the right place in the right moment, and he always put us in the right spot to have a perfect view. he knows so many stories about the animals, but we also learned a lot about culture and politics. we loved our daily chats with him.
We are homesick already for your beautiful country and hope to come back sometime soon to meet you all and go for another adventure with Richard!
Thank you so much, Asante sana from carol & Filippo & Flavia
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Email Kush M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic group -- thanks to Norah & Hubert for an incredible vacation.
Norah (agent) and Hubert (guide) were absolute rockstars. All the reviews here are spot-on; definitely use this company for your safari. Norah was incredibly patient in helping craft a perfect itinerary and very responsive (from when we first booked in 2019 through COVID and ultimately through our trip in Sep '22). Hubert was phenomenal in coordinating with the guides to make sure we were in all the best spots at the right times. He even sped us around the Northern Serengeti to make sure we got as many river crossings as possible (we got lucky with five!).
A few tips when planning/coordinating with your tour guide:
- Do some research on the options the agent gives you for lodging. We trusted Norah and got lucky with awesome spots, but worth looking at the options she offers with a bit more detail. 3* typically means tented camps (which have generators that don't go 24/7), 4* typically means tented lodge (full power, but you can't walk around at night bc you're in individual units in the middle of the wild), and 5* typically means lodges (e.g., Serena). Huge fan of the tented lodges (4*) with a few lodges (5*) sprinkled in.
- Tarangire is ok. I'm glad we did it first because it seemed cool at the time, but looking back, it was by far the least interesting day of our safari.
- If you go during the migration (Jul-Oct I think?), a chance at the Mara River Crossing is worth the extra 1-2 days to get the Northern Serengeti. We were lucky to see FIVE crossings in a day and a half. Super cool to see.
- Go to Zanzibar to relax afterwards and if you're looking for a 5* property, maybe ask for alternatives to the Melia and do some research. We weren't super impressed by it, but maybe that's actually the best option.
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Email Patricia Smarts | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Choose Easy Travel if you want to score a Once In A Lifetime adventure trip to remember & share!
We've traveled the world for over fifty years, but a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip had escaped us!All our global-traveling friends told us that an African safari rated #1 in their life's travels. We just returned from our memorable safari trip with another couple, and.......they were right........a safari is just something very special.
We spent months reading traveler's reviews, emailing companies, and responding with more questions.
Ultimately, we decided on Easy Travel & Tours in Arusha, Tanzania. We are four seniors (65-73). I planned the trip and shared all questions, concerns with Lizbeth Gabriel at Easy Travel over a period of several months. Her response was immediate to me. If I wrote late in the day in the USA, I could expect a response when I woke up the next day. She included her personal WhatsApp number, too.
We had hoped to see the Great Migration, but obviously no guarantees are possible! However, based on her recommendations, we scheduled our safari from October 17-21. We arrived via Nairobi late on the 15th and spent two nights at the Kibo Palace Hotel, arranged by Lizbeth. This is an excellent hotel and gave us time to explore Arusha on the 16th and be well rested for the flight on the morning of the 17th to Kogatende Airport in the Northern Serengeti. We were met at the airport by our safari guide & driver, Gilbert "Mariki".
Folks, we were so very fortunate to have Mariki assigned to us! He briefed us and listened closely, and over the next few days, we became a Family & Team! We shared our breakfasts & dinners together at the Lodges and lunches together al fresco in the bush. We gave Mariki free reign to set our morning departures as we trusted his knowledge & experience. In the first 24 hours.....we saw 4 of the big 5 and 4 Great Migrations of the wildebeests & zebras navigating in the thousands across the Mara River between Kenya & Tanzania, trying to avoid the waiting crocodiles in the river. We have video of 15+minute crossings that rivaled National Geographic. What we saw, did, & heard over that week, will never be forgotten....thank goodness for pictures/videos to share with loved ones and those planning a future safari of their own. We were dropped back at the Kibo Palace Hotel late on the 22nd and the following morning, Mariki dropped us at the Arusha Airport for our flight to Zanzibar.
We were in Africa a total of thirty days, but our Arusha safari experience thanks to Mariki, Lizbeth & Easy Travel was absolutely the highlight and we're just so very grateful. BTW, with keen eyes, Mariki was able to spot the Rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, completing the Big Five for us!
There are hundreds of safari companies to choose from, itineraries vary, accommodations, and prices for sure. We all agreed that we would not change one single thing about our safari....it was perfect..........far, far better than we had even imagined! Our friends were right, that an African safari is so very special. Seeing these beautiful animals free in their natural habitat is inspiring. We were able to get an impressive safari at a very reasonable price....we would very Highly Recommend Easy Travel, write to Lizbeth, and ask for Mariki
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Email SteveT | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations, great communicators, aimed to please
It is difficult to convey how great a job Easy Travel & Tours did in arranging our safari, answering all our questions before we started, handling all of our questions during our excursion and making certain everything went smoothly. Norah, who arranged everything, is superb and our guides Emmilian, Adrian and Gerald were top notch. The service level included making a step stool for one of our passengers who needed help getting into the jeep and arranging to have the passport one of our travelers left at one hotel brought to us. The guides were very knowledgeable and did a great job of getting us up close and personal with the animals.
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Email Minerva ChinneryHolloway | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our experience exceeded our expectations!
Our safari experience was amazing! Our driver and guide Gilbert Mariki was outstanding! This man is knowledgeable of the territory and all the animals. He was very impressive. We saw four of the Big Five on our first day and thousands of Wildebeest as they crossed the Mara river. Mariki set our schedule because he was the expert. Every day we had 12 hours of excitement as we drove through the Serengeti Park. Thank you Mariki for your expertise and for taking good care of us. Going over and above of service is what you delivered.
Lizbeth thank you for planning an exciting once in a lifetime Safari tour. It was wonderful to finally meet you. Thank you for your patience with us and for your outstanding services from start to finish we appreciate it. All our accommodations and food were great thank you for all your selections. We are enjoying our warm Maasai blankets here in Maryland USA where it is cold. Thank you for thinking of us.
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Email Vikram Sathyanathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Family Adventure
We recently returned from a family adventure in Tanzania organized by Easy Travel. I must say it was one of the most professionally handled experiences I've had. From the start (and much before that actually) it was coordinated excellently by Voice and her team to make this a memorable vacation.
We visited Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara & Karatu - all arrangements were meticulously handled and seamless. Our driver guides, Emmilian, Adrian and Everest shared a wealth of their knowledge throughout the trip. Emmilian was fantastic with his knowledge of birds and wildlife, especially in the Serengeti.
The highlight of the trip was our stay at Tortilis Serengeti - the camp owned by Easy Travel. The entire team at Tortilis were awesome, they made sure each of our requests were addressed and made us feel at home. The sundowners, bonfire and the food were certainly the highlights.
I would definitely recommend Easy Travel, 10/10 :)
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Email Bharathy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional and Professional!
Tanzania with Easy Travels - An Enhanting & Magical Experience!!
We were a group of 4 adults on our first adventure safari trip to Tanzania. Easy Travels & Tours was a personal recommendation from a friend who travelled a year ago with them. And I must say Easy Travels exceeded our expectations, giving us beautiful memories of their land, people, flora and fauna. We travelled across Moshi, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & National Park and Central Serengeti National Park for 7 days.
From drafting our itinerary to providing us with recommendations/options for stay, and travel time, Norah at their head office was exceptionally supportive. She was very responsive to our numerous questions (always available on WhatsApp!!), patiently went through them and assured us at every stage of our bookings. The process was seamless and easy to follow through, and all aspects of travel were taken care of. She is very knowledgeable and provided us with detailed information every step of the way. Norah went the extra mile to call our hotel in Moshi before our arrival and informed them to keep their kitchen open so we could have our dinner after a long flight into Kilimanjaro (as we were delayed at the airport on arrival)! All during our travels in Tanzania and finally in Zanzibar for the last 3 days of our trip, Norah kept in touch with and continually assisted us.
Our travels began with Mariki (Gilbert) picking us up from the airport and travelling with us for seven days! He is an amazing tour guide with years of safari experience, trained and certified. He ensured our safety, wellbeing and was always a step ahead of us, ensuring our travel each day was comfortable. Game drives were an exceptional experience for all of us, nothing we even remotely imagined it would be! A magical world and memorable encounters. He demonstrated Tanzanian people's kind hospitality and care for their tourists and local people, educating us during our drives. He gave us detailed information on birds and animals, their characteristics and their behaviour. He assisted us during our transfer across to Kenya at their land border as well! We enjoyed our time with him.
Overall, an enchanting and magical experience! Easy Travels & Tours is a one-stop organization for Tanzania's safari trips! Highly recommend them!!
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Email Nirmal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring and exceptional
Easy tours and travels demonstrated what Tanzania is, an amazing host with incredible people. This safari was a dream of my father for the past 56 years and i am sure no one could have done it any better than Easy tours. They opened my eyes about Tanzania and the Tanzanian hospitality. I am incredibly thankful for making this THE trip of my life and what every other trip will be measured against.
This was made possible by 2 people Nora and Gilbert (Mariki). Patience and care with a smile, we felt safe cared for and accommodated more than we could ever imagine. Gilbert what a guide, an incredible smile and bent on ensuring we get the best out of our safari. I will never forget the moment he spotted the elusive black rhinoceros (only possible by his trained eye) and expertly maneuvered the cruiser to catch up to it, the result a story of a lifetime! The majestic black rhino crossing in front of us.
You cannot go wrong with Easy tours and travel, especially if you are in the hands of Nora and Gilbert. We are forever thankful!
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Email Andreas family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better experience than we ever could imagined
For many years we have longed for a Safari journey. After we have been recommended to choose Easy Travel by friends, this tour operator fulfilled our dreams from all aspects. Everything worked perfect. We have seen a lot of animals and got much closer to them than we ever have dreamed off.
Our amazing and skilled safari driver & guide, Ombeni, taught us a lot about the animals and answered all our questions. He also told us about the Tanzanian society and now we know so much more about Tanzania than before.
Norah at the office gave us a great customer experience. From start to end we felt so well taken care of, and we definitively want to recommend Easy Travel as a fantastic tour operator.