Kili Serengeti Guides
- Offices In:
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China
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Robin Van Ravenstein | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with the most kindest people
My girlfriend and I decided to go on safari in Tanzania and selected Kili Serengeti Guides as our tour operator. We were very happy we have chosen this operator, because we had a wonderful time. We chose Kili Serengeti Guides because the price of the safari is fair and the tour takes you to several beautiful locations. We took 3-day safari to Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro crater and Manyara Lake.
Emma from Kili Serengeti Guides, who is very kind and responds to all your e-mails very quick, gives you a real trustful feeling. A few days prior to our arrival in Arusha, we contacted Emman again to ensure we he was on the airport upon arrival. When we arrived Emman and our tour guide Mike, who is one of the kindest and knowledgeable guy I've ever met, were already waiting for us. You will definitely enjoy your time with him, because he really completes your safari.
First, they take you to a hostel in Arusha, which is pretty good for African standards, where you stay for one night. This is also the place where you make the last payment of your safari tour (we wired roughly 20% as down payment, the rest we payed cash). The rooms are ok. Although the bed and pillow were both pretty hard and the mosquito net kind of dirty in one spot, we had a good time. It’s a nice quiet place and the people are very kind and the breakfast is nice.
The fist day of the safari we went straight to Tarangire national park. A very nice place were you can spot much wildlife. Mike can tell you all about it!! After spending several hours in the park, we went to our camp. This camp is located on a mountain, with a very beautiful view over a great plain and the Manyara Lake. When you return at the camp after the safari, you'll have about 1 - 1,5 hour to relax before getting your dinner. If you'll need more time, that's not a problem. Your personal cook will make your delicious dinner whenever you want. The dinner is served in the main areas of the camp, where other people who are on a safari eat as well. After dinner some locals are preforming a small show where they dance and do all kind of crazy tricks. I'll advice you to go to bed early, because the night can get loud because of the barking dogs who drive away the hyena's getting close to the camp. Also it's nice to wake up early and see the sun rise. A very beautiful view over the plain and lake. After breakfast you can relax or make yourself ready for the safari, which normally starts at around 08:00, but hey "Polle Polle" (which means "relax"), if you'll need more time that's never a problem. The second day we went to Ngorongoro crater, where we also went to a Masai Village. After getting approval of the head of the village to enter and payed $50, we got a warm welcome of several member of the community. They sing and dance for you and they'll show you their houses and where they go to school. After this trip you'll enter the Ngorongoro crater, which is really one of the most beautiful places. Here you can spot, if you're lucky, the big 5. The cycle repeats itself when you return to the camp.
In summary, we had a great time with Kili Serengeti Guides and definitely recommend this operator for your safari. Don't expect much luxury, but the experience is great, the food is good and the people are super friendly and very knowledgeable. Thanks Emman, and especially Mike, for our wonderful time with you in the wild of Tanzania. maybe our pats will cross again.
CH
Email Roland | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very professional and transparent company
We experienced throughout our whole trip to Mount Meru a very professional service. The manager Emman answered within very short time to our request even if it was very last minute, we were picked up at the Airport, transferred to our hotel and received a professional pre-tour briefing. Also during the trip, our experience was very positive. Our guide Geoffrey and the whole crew delivered outstanding service. Even during the short drive within Arusha National Park, we learned more from our driver Mike about wildlife than in several days safari in another country.
After the trek, Emman offered in a very transparent way for a private safari. Unfortunately, the private option was above our budget (but still not expensive for a private trip). We would have loved to go on Safari with the crew from Kili Serengeti Holidays because we are convinced about their crew and their service.
PT
Email Susana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari
Very organized, helpful staff, a great experience! We definitely recommend Kili Serengeti Guides if you are thinking about a safari in Tanzânia.
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Email Sony Touche | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!!
I did two days of private safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro and I was very satisfied. I saw all the big five but the leopard. Mike who is my guide was quick in getting in finding the animals and a good spot for viewing. Trust me, it gets so crowded and because most of us are doing this probaly once in our lifetime, you wanna have the best vantage view point- Mike is good in finding those spots. Another thing that I want to mention is how they had treated me as a member of their family. I had issues with my Kilimanjaro climb operator and they went above and beyond to help me. They drove me from Arusha to Moshi (about 2.5 hours) and helped me find a hotel. They also stayed with me until the Kili operator whom I booked my climb came. To me, that is a good value you should be looking when choosing for a tour guide- one that really takes care of it's client. I highly recommend them!!!
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Email Pedro Gracian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I AM SURE I MADE AN EXCELLENT DECISION WHEN I DECIDED TO MAKE THIS SAFARI WITH KILI SERENGETI
IT HAS BEEN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE.
I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO MANY PLACES, BUT THIS KIND OF TRIP IT IS SOMETHING THAT IS "OUT OF THIS WORLD", IT IS AMAZING. EVERYDAY WE WERE SURPRISED FOR SOMETHING NEW, A NEW EXPERIENCE, A NICE VIEW OF LANDSCAPE, SOMETHING DIFFERENT OF THE ANIMALS, DELIGHTFUL SUNRISES AND AMAZING SUNSETS, AND I INSIST, MAKING THIS TRIP WITH KILI SERENGETI WAS FOR SURE A VERY GOOD DECISION
Email Neil Smith | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Operator
Communication was excellent throughout, suggesting and adapting itinerary to suit our requirements, helpful suggestions given prior to travel. The fact that apart from tips and beer the quoted price was for all took away stress of budgeting and was excellent value for money for a well organised, stress free trip.
Service throughout was outstanding from Eman (CEO), Shafi (Driver) and John (Cook).
Safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara were beyond expectations, accommodation was great for budget camping option, vehicle was comfortable, and the guides purchased blankets for us as our luggage failed to arrive via Abu Dhabi which had all the warm clothing (it is needed for Ngorongoro). Food produced by John was outstanding, was not expecting to put on weight on safari but somehow managed to. Quality was excellent and quantity sometimes too much! Saw the big 5 plus more on safari. Responsible driver who had the knack of finding things and followed the rules unlike some other company vehicles who were witnessed going off road and haranguing animals.
Highly recommended safari company, 7 nights and 8 days that were truly unforgettable. Eman knows what he is doing and creates a travel option to suit budgets and interests. Thankyou to Eman, Shafi and John for creating an unforgettable experience. Do not hesitate to use this company.
CA
Email Rosemarie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience !! We are very happy we chose Kili Serengeti Guides.
We decided to book only a few days before the safari and Emman offered us options that suited our needs and our student budget! The communication with the staff is very good and easy, the always reply within an hour. They picked us up at JRO airport on our arrival and were very welcoming and helpful! From day one until the end, they adapted to our needs!
Our guide, Mike, was truly professional and fun. We enjoyed being with him a lot because he knew the place very well, gave us interesting information about geological, geographical and biological aspects of the parks we visited.
Thanks to John, the food was amazing and made us feel at home and the drinks very good, thanks to Gordon's.
We would definitely recommend this company for a great and authentic safari experience, they had our needs at heart the entire time and we really appreciated that !
We keep very great memories from this 4 days experience.
DE
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful Tanzania safari days
During the booking phase for our holidays we were really curious about booking a safari experience. In search of a "taste" we choose a two-day tour through the Tarangire & Lake Manyara national parks. Just a few minutes after our enquiry we received an answer from Emman, the managing director of Kili Serengeti guides. His suggestions of accomodations were perfect and all in all there was no need to thange anything of his offer.
Really excited we landed at Arusha airport on the first of June. Emman collected us himself and brought us to the hostel. Everytime talking to him was easy and a pleasure. After meeting our guide Mike (by far the coolest guide we ever met during any tours) in the hostel, Emman gave us a ride for a restaurant because we knew nothing in Arusha.
The next day Mike collected us early in the morning and the 2 day adventure started. He gave us so much information about the country and the people during the ride to Tarangire. He showed us some really nice souvenir shops aswell but the highlight was the game drive during the day. With all his patience he explained everything, giving so many insights especially about the birds. We were really lucky sawing every animal in Tarangire.
The evening we spend in a really nice panorama tent camp at Lake Manyara. Meeting the cook John there was a pleasure aswell. The food was so damn delicious and we had a wonderful stay there (especially seeing the milky way during the night there).
The next day we started after a great breakfast from John to the Lake Manyara Game drive. Like a little jungle it was so nice to see the elephants, hippos, buffalos, zebras, giraffes etc.
In the afternoon, Mike drove us back to Arusha were we met Emman and he gave us a second ride for dinner again. Thank you so much for this.
The next day he showed us his little office and drove us back to the airport.
All in all; this experience was amazing. From the beginning to the end, everything was so well organized and it was great to see, that Emman, Mike and John took so much care of us.
So please; if you want to book a safari in Tanzania: choose Kili Serengeti Guides; you won't regret it! (especially for this price)
With much love from Hamburg
Tina & Chris
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Email Elena H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionaly guidance and services offered by heart, passion and respect for nature,
We spent our honeymoon in Tanzania and decided to start with safari then Zanzibar.
Unfortunately we spent only two beautiful days in safari with this professional and devoted people.
We were picked up from the airport in the evening before safari by Emman, the business owner, who explained us the next two day’s itinerary.
The next morning our guide Mike came to pick up us from the hotel to start the amazing journey.
In the first day he drove and guided us through all Tarangire National Park, spotting many animals. He stopped to see every animal and every important tree, plant or other thing, also explaining them in details.
We spent the night at the Panorama Safari Camp near lake Manyara where we enjoyed a great dinner made by Chef John (samosa dish was my favourite) watched the sunrise next morning and headed for Ngorongoro crater.
There we had another amazing day, spotting all the animals with their offsprings.
The next day we had some situations with our flights and Emman helped us all through, even if this wasn’t his business.
We had such an wonderful experience in safari and this thanks to this great people and team.
I recommend Kili Serengeti Guides with all my heart if you are looking for the best from safari.
CH
Email Dom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and flexible day trip
We were in Arusha on business and had an extra day to ourselves before we left that night. Emman was extremely helpful and quick to reply, setting us up with a day trip itinerary for Arusha National Park which left early and got us back in time to make our flight. We were able to arrange all of this within 24hrs of the excursion. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great service. Highly recommend this if you are just two people because you get the jeep to yourself as compared to being put in with another group.