African Pangolin Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TANAPA & NCCA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Adrian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip! Well-organized and diverse
We were two travelers going on a six-day safari through Mikumi, Uduzungwa and Ruaha national parks. Our first time to Tanzania and we wanted to see both the animals and the country itself. The selection of parks in the southern circuit fit our vision and budget well. If, like us, you're unsure what to do or see, reach out to this company and they will help tailor something to your liking.
We had a 4x4 Land Cruiser with four rear seats, which was spacious for two people. The car was well kept. Our guide throughout the trip was Mansoor Mohamed and we couldn't have asked for better company. Humble and well spoken with a great knowledge about nature and the animals we saw. For first-timers in Africa he made us feel safe and taken care of from the first e-mail conversation all the way until we parted ways.
Some of the lodges or hotels were a bit worn down, but that was our budget range and we didn't mind. The experience, the animals, the car and the guide were all top notch. All-in-all, great services and good value for money.
Would definitely seek out African Pangolin Safaris for other trips if we should return. Mansoor told us he would schedule an appointment with the leopard we didn't manage to photograph, so I guess we'll plan a new trip when its schedule is available =)
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Email Stefania | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic
I organized the trip for my family and friends directly from Italy with Pangolin Tour (departure by car from Dar Es Salaam, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater).
Mohamed Mansoor (owner) is serious and competent.
He answered promptly, via whatsApp, to all the doubts.. always present for any clarification!
Excellent maintenance (new tyres, for example) of the vehicles.
The drivers Vikto and Mohamed are very skilled in driving and also in sightings (seen all the Big 5!)
The overnight stays were above expectations (especially the Narudi tended camp in Serengeti - dreamlike!!!)
Very good prices compared to the competition.
Highly recommend, above average professionals.
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Email Federico G. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized and kind
We have done a 6 days personalised tour in Tarangire, Serengheti and Ngorongoro with African Pangolin Safaris.
All the two guides are very well prepared, we could see all animals, included the big 5!
They were very kind, caring and helpful.
We had a really nice, personalised and unique experience in Tanzania with Mohamed and Vikto!
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Email Nicola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Custome made safari tour in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Nationa
The tour was amazing and the guides very professionals and kinds.
They wait us at the international airport of Dar es Salaam and they bring us to Arusha, where begin the safari game drive in the most beautiful National Park of Tanzania.
At the end they leave us to Arusha airport
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Email HN | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Respectful
The tour operator Mansoor was very professional right from the beginning. He walked me the entire reservation, provided me with answers to my questions promptly and he made sure we got exactly what we were looking for despite making our reservations last minute. Our tour guide aka driver Mr Superman was the best. He was very professional, respectful and knowledgeable of animals. He went above and beyond and made every efforts to drive us all day to ensure we see all animals especially the BIG 4. I will highly recommend this company and huge THANK YOU TO YOU MANSOOR AND MR MICHAEL.
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Email Federica Ferrari | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience in Tanzania
We had a great time. Our driver YUNUS was very kind and nice. He made our experience as a couple unique. Enterprising in research, but at the same time extremely respectful of nature and animals. Impeccable organization and correctness compared to what was anticipated. The result was above expectations!
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Email Adrian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our experience in the southern circuit of Tanzania was far beyond expectations!
I had a wonderful experience in the south of Tanzania visiting 3 National Parks (including the first two largest parks of Tanzania) + the Isimila archeological site. From the very beggining African Pangolin Safaris proved to be an extremely professional and dedicated company. The booking process was very easy and our guide, Mansoor Mohamed, was probably the best guide I could ask for: extremely kind, with a lot of common sense and a very pleasant man to be around with. He can provide you with a huge amount of information about the african wildlife and I assure you he will give his best to make your safari the most beautiful experience of your life. I can’t wait untill we will meet again for another great adventure into the bush.
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Email Kathy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A MUST GO ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!!!
JAMBO!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! we did the 10 Days Safari Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater – Private Safari Tour. SOOO worth it!!! We saw all Big 5 and 6 if you include the Cheetah! Mansoor, Victor and Lasaro were all fantastic guides. If i could give 11 stars i absolutely would!!! We had 3 land cruisers (16 pax), and Victor (Group Ooone) was our driver/tour guide. Total Ace and he knew so much about the wildlife (birds and animals), culture, histories. We called him Carrot Eyes b/c he can spot animals from such a major distance and pointed out animals to us to capture photos/videos. Truly an unforgettable experience. We saw the hunt and after kill, and many many animals so upclose, i could have prolly stuck my arm out the window and pet a lion or two. Victor ensured that we got an experience we would never forget. I plan to take another tour in the future, and would definitely recommend African Pangolin Safaris. ASANTE SANA VICTOR, MANSOOR AND LASARO FOR TAKING CARE OF OUR GROUP SO WELL AND WE ARE SO BLESSED THAT WE SAW ALL BIG 5 AND HAD SUCH AN UNFORGETTABLE AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE.
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Email Nam | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Pangolin Safaris Team are Amazing, Knowlegeable, Professional, Detail, Organizing
The whole team –Tour guides/drivers (Mansoor, Victor, Lazaro) did an amazing job (detail, organize, and very professional) and special thanks to our awesome driver /tour guide Victor. Victor has magically eyesight (an eagle eye) to spot the animals and is extremely knowledgeable of wildlife habitat. This very experience team of African Pangolin Safaris (tour guides/ drivers) target the areas of the park that have greatest concentration of games.
In Northern Serengeti, we had witness one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles: the annual migration in full swing with spectacular river crossings, an adrenaline-pumping spectacle you’ll never forget.
Beyond the migration, I’ve had plenty of other magic moments such as spying a pride of lions feasting on a kill, watching Hyenas fight over scavenged leftovers, waking up in the middle of the night and unzipping my tent to see hundred eyes of wildebeests
We also saw a male lion with his beautiful big mane blowing in the wind.
We will never forget this Safari and definitely we will be back. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience.
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Email Natalie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, friendly and very professional with a lot of expertise
My partner and I had the pleasure of embarking on a 6-day private safari adventure in Tanzania, exploring the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Udzwunga National Park with African Pangolin Safaris. What made this experience truly exceptional was our outstanding guide, Mansoor. His expertise was great. With his ability to spot animals, we had a chance of seeing elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos and many others. We even saw leopards on for days in a row, which is really rare. He also gave us interesting background information on the country, people, culture and wildlife in general.
We drove in a nice and really new Toyota Landcruiser, the perfect safari car. Food was included and tasted good, we had a fridge in the car so there was cooled water all the time. you can book different levels of accommodation depending on your budget. we chose basic accommodation and the rooms were okay, mosquito nets were always included.
The above mentioned national parks are really worth a visit as they are less crowded then the northern counterparts (Serengeti for example). We liked Ruaha NP best even though it takes a lot of time to get from A to B in Tanzania. The roads were good but there are lots of trucks on the road. Udzwunga NP is good for hiking, we did a 14km circuit- there are even possibilities of hiking for multiple days.
So if you want to explore Tanzania’s wildlife and you are looking for a nice, friendly and reliable tour operator we warmly recommend to choose African Pangolin Safaris.