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 Jessica | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
EASY TRAVEL WILL HELP YOU HAVE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
We spent a lot of time researching safari tour companies using safaribookings.com, but there are so many companies it's hard to tell which one to use. In the end we opted for Easy Travel and I'm so glad we did. We chose Easy Travel because they are owned by a Tanzanian family and we wanted to use a service that was invested in the local economy and environment. They were also very well reviewed, have received numerous awards, and have very high standards for their driver guides. I cannot recommend Easy Travel enough - they were a real joy from the planning stages to the safari itself, and we feel so fortunate to have worked with them.
From the onset, I was impressed by how quickly Voice from Easy Travel got back to me and worked to customize a 6 day, 5 night safari that would meet our goals and fit into the rest of our travel plans. From the planning stage through the safari itself, Voice was incredibly helpful and communicative. I felt like we were in great hands and trusted that we would be well taken care of.
From the moment we landed at Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti, we were in the capable hands of Simone, our driver guide. We could not have been more fortunate! Simone is an experienced (20+ years) guide who shared a wealth of knowledge about the animals, their habitat, the Tanzanian geography and landscape, and Tanzanian culture. He was great at spotting the animals, but his talents didn't end there; Simone taught us about their behavior, how they interacted with each other and their environment. Each night we would collapse in blissful exhaustion from all we had seen and absorbed that day. In addition to being an incredibly thoughtful and knowledgable guide, Simone was also a wonderful traveling companion. On days we were traveling between camps or parks, we had wonderful conversations and learned so much about Tanzanian history and culture. It is a magnificent country, and I feel much richer for having had a chance to see so much of it, meet so many Tanzanian people, and learned about what life is like there. It was very hard to leave.
In terms of the tour itself - it was amazing. We began with two nights in the Northern Serengeti, then two nights in Central Serengeti and ended with a night at the Ngorongoro Crater. I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite - each were really wonderful. We did a "comfort" level tour which meant we were in tented camps for all of the stays. The camps were all wonderful, with comfortable beds and either good or very good food at each one. My husband and I are vegetarian and that was never an issue - every camp was accommodating. The beauty of the camps is that you're right there in the park, and many days I woke up to find a zebra or a tower of giraffe within spitting distance of the tents. They are all very safe, with walkie talkies in each tent and staff escorts if you are walking around after dark. We loved the tradition of "bush tv" - a campfire at night before dinner to talk about the day and enjoy a beverage if you're inclined. The Easy Travel jeeps are great - as comfortable as the roads allow, reliable, and stocked with water and sodas.
Over the course of the trip we saw all of the big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), the ugly 5 (hyena, wildebeast, warthog, maribu stork, vulture) and many many others, from baboons to ostrich to jackals to cheetahs and many different types of birds. In particular we saw many lions including one that was eating a zebra and two that were mating. We watched graceful giraffe and zebras, saw a croc trying to swallow a topi antelope, and observed the indecisive wildebeest as they tried to find the best place to cross the Mara River for their migration from Kenya to Tanzania. We also enjoyed a spectacular early morning balloon safari which gave us a Birds Eye view of the beautiful River and many animals in their morning routines. The balloon ride was a splurge, but we figured we'd only be there once and it was worth spending the money. Like the safari itself, it exceeded all expectations. Overall the trip was priceless, and a great value for what we spent.
We hope to go back to Tanzania with family in the next few years to share the experience with others. When we do, we will definitely be using Easy Travel again and requesting Simone as our guide.
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Email Kelsie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely helpful, honest, and genuine. Fantastic company!
Amazing travel company. They were wonderful from selecting the hotels, to communicating about our days schedule, and any questions we had. The value of this trip was well priced. Our safari guide was AMAZING! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We were able to see all the animals we wanted during our days, visit the various parks Tanzania has to offer and learn about local culture. I would recommend this company to many others! A once in a lifetime trip!
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Email Lupe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized, friendly and very professional.
Everything was perfect. Since the first communication with the sales team to the safari with our competent, knowledgeable and friendly guide (Santi).
The days were packed with incredible panoramic views and amazing encounters with wild animals.
If you are looking for a stress free vacation, I highly recommend Easy Travel!
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Email Wendy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of a Lifetime Thanks to Easy Travel and Herry!
It has been a dream of mine to go on safari in Africa and visit my sixth continent. When my adult son invited me to go with him on safari in Tanzania, I was thrilled! I began doing research and found the amazing reviews of the Classic Tanzania trip with Easy Travel. When my son and I travel together, I usually do all the planning from scratch, but it was glorious to be able to put everything into Easy Travel’s hands and just show up. Voice, the office manager, was there to answer questions I had.
Our delightful guide, Herry, met us at the airport and entertained us with lots of information and stories on the way to Arusha. Because of hearing issues, I missed some of the stories so the next day, I requested to sit in the front seat with him, and he graciously moved all of his equipment so that I could be closer.
Herry’s concern for my well-being continued throughout the trip as I dealt with daily stomach issues which often caused us to delay our plans. He encouraged me to see a doctor in a local hospital and waited patiently with me for several hours until I could be seen. He never made me feel like I was an inconvenience and I appreciated his genuine concern.
The safari was everything I could hope for and I didn’t even have to do all the work! It included amazing places to stay from the hotel in Arusha to the Tortilis camp sites which welcomed us like family. The three campsites with delicious food and comfortable en suite tents were well above the basics of camping in my youth. This was particularly important to me as a senior citizen.
Like everyone on safari, I wanted to see the animals, but I was particularly interested in seeing as many African birds as possible. When Herry found out about my interest, he took me to a place where I could purchase a bird checklist and each day he enthusiastically helped me locate birds (final count almost one hundred species) and used his personal bird guide books to help me with my identification.
I could go on and on about all the things that we saw and did, but what stands out to me is how absolutely happy I was in spite of my stomach issues. This was a trip of a lifetime, thanks to Easy Travel and Herry! Asante sana!
KR
Email Travis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Satisfying Serengeti Safari
I went with my mom on the Classic safari and had a great time with Herry as our guide. The man knows his stuff and works hard to make sure everything works and is on time. He also goes above and beyond when unfortunate things (sickness) happen to make sure you're ok. If you're a bird lover he is a must have guide. He knows all the birds in the area and will help you find them.
The Safari was a lot of fun and hit all of the major parks and spots to see the Big 5 and Ugly 5. The accommodations were wonderful and food was great. Who knew Glamping was so much fun! Overall I was very happy and enjoyed my trip a lot!
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Email Tutua | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
From the start it was so good dealing with Easy Travel to plan our itineraries for the trip even though we contacted them very close to the trip date. Julieth was extremely helpful if getting us what we needed in time for the trip.
The safari driver that was assigned to us, Louis was fantastic!! He was very experienced and patient with us and took us to the best sights. We loved every moment that we had. Louis made sure we were well taken care off and it was a fantastic experience. We will do it again anytime with Easy Travel!!
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Email luis gutierrez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excelent agency , the fulfill everything promised
Everything went perfectly. We contacted them since the time of the pandemic, and we had to change dates several times. All the requests and arrangements we asked for were attended to, everything has gone according to plan. the atention in arusha at the headquarters. the hotels and camps that they gave us were perfect . But defintely what make the safari amazing are the guides and we were very happy the time we had with e Luis and Abe, they gave the whole family unforgettable memories.
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Email Suma | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ET - complete solution for our safari trip
Tanzania has been in our bucket list for quite some time. Finally, we were able to make it happen in July 2023. I have approached Hellen from Easy tours and travels. She has been very response from the start, patient enough to respond to all my questions. She created an excellent itinerary taking our asks into consideration. She made sure all our specific needs are taken care during the Safari, and in the accommodations.
Everest MBoya is our driver guide. He picked us up at the airport. He is warm and friendly, we immediately felt at home. He is a treasure trove of information. Made our entire safari very enjoyable, made sure we were able to get very good sightings. He made sure we can sight all the Big 5, some of them we had multiple sightings, and the Great migration. His instincts always proved to be right. He is one of the best driver guides from ET.
ET does everything in house. We could see that during our trip. Everything is very seamless. The office, Accommodations, all the teams coordinated very well to make sure all our needs are met and make our trip the most memorable.
Thank you, Hellen, Everest, ET!
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Email Ciara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Amazing trip with Ombeni as our guide we saw so many animals, beautiful landscapes and learned so much. We were so impressed by how Ombeni could help us find so many animals and all of the knowledge that he had.
Voice organised our trip and was so helpful. Very much recommend booking with them and using these staff members! Asante Sana
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Email Mike & Carolyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking exposure to animals in the wild, the landscape & the Crater & extremely educational!
When we were exploring taking a Safari, we considered a number of organizations to travel with. We were won over by Easy Travel (ET) because of their timeliness in responding and willingness to spend time with us to understand what we would experience, answering questions and helping us understand what needed to be done regarding visas, vaccinations and flights. The overall trip was fabulous. ET picked us up at the airport, provided a comfortable/reliable vehicle, and a very experienced tour guide/driver who was committed to ensuring we had a fabulous experience. The lodges we stayed at had welcoming staff, comfortable space to stay and sleep in and the food for all three meals was nutritious and extremely tasty. As for the Safari, it exceeded our wildest dreams. We saw an endless assortment of animals, were able to in many instances be in close proximity of those animals and had a wonderful guide that endlessly took the time to answer all of our questions and to spend long hours with us in the Parks in constant search of the next great experience. I will also mention that the travel between the various parks is long and on dirt covered roads that are not well maintained and without much space for the 2 way traffic. Our guide was masterful in finding a careful balance in finding the right speed of travel balanced with the safety of the people in the jeep. I can easily say, that I am not sure that many of the other drivers exhibited that same level of expertise. The final comment would be to highlight the magnificance and beauty of the Crater. It shows why its one of the 7 wonders of the world. Our two minor points of opportunities for improvement would be as follows: 1) the lounges did not have much band width and as such access to the WIFI in the evenings was extremely slow; 2) one of our nights was extremely hot (low to mid 30's). The room did not have a/c and as such was extremely hot to sleep in (we had a fan that made it a bit more comfortable but still quite hot).
