African Polecat Safaris team
African Polecat Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA, TANAPA, BRELA & NCAA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email christopher mbasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We booked 8Day Safari with this company. It was an unforgettable experience and money well spent
The pick was on time i was happy about that because I'm not a waiting person. The tour was spectacular there was so much to see it did live up to my expectations, the food was good and timely provided and the accommodation was neat too. It was a great unwind from this busy life of mine can wait to come back again.
CH
Email Vit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Journey
We booked a 7-day trip with Polecat Safaris, with 5 of those days being actual safari days. The first and last days were dedicated to arrival, departure, and related logistics.
Ibrahim from Polecat Safaris provided us with an offer in no time and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Together, we were able to tailor the trip exactly to our preferences. On the day we arrived in Arusha, Ibrahim and Alex were punctual, met us at the airport, gave us a brief tour of Arusha, and brought us to our hotel. The real journey began the following day.
Our safari guide, Benedict, accompanied us throughout the trip. He was always attentive to our needs and made every effort to fulfil our wishes. Benedict is incredibly friendly and has a great sense of humour. We got along wonderfully with him from day one. His extensive knowledge of wildlife and plants made the experience engaging and enriching—there was never a dull moment.
We visited the following national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara.
Thanks to Benedict, we were able to see everything we had hoped for, including rare sightings of leopards, cheetahs, and rhinos.
The accommodations and meals were also of good quality. At Moyo Camp in the Serengeti, we experienced the thrill of lions and hyenas roaming in or near the camp at night (it’s strictly prohibited to go out alone after dark). Other animals were also around, and we could spot many of them during the day.
Overall, it was an incredible experience with Polecat Safaris, especially thanks to Benedict. A big thank you for making this trip unforgettable!
AR
Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
At the beginning of our trip, we realized we had made a significant mistake with the start date when booking our safari. Fortunately, Ibra from the agency responded to our messages late at 10 p.m. and went above and beyond to reorganize the entire trip. This ensured we didn't lose any money and could proceed as planned the very next day. The accommodations were excellent and exceeded our expectations. Our driver Steven made a great effort to help us spot the Big Five and was very friendly, which made our days enjoyable.
One minor point to consider was a few issues we experienced with the car's engine. However, this did not impact our overall experience, which turned out to be one of the best of our lives!
Amazing
Our 5 day trip with African Polecat was amazing. The driver was driving safely and he was kind. The guide has a lot of knowledge and he was fun. This experience will be unforgettable
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Email Jesus Caetano | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable service, punctuality and everything as expected
My wife and I booked our safari trip with James from Polecat. It starts already impressing by the responsiveness and the professional and detail offer, which is sent both in regular PDF but also online with all details and the option to book. When we got in Tanzania, we have been received by Maulid who treated us very well and made us feel home. The safari was amazing everything that was promised was delivered, and beyond. Very experienced and kind tour guides like Rachid, made it a fantastic experience. Everywhere we went, transfer in the airports to /from Zanzibar, there was always someone waiting for us. Super recommended if you want to plan your safari in Tanzania with no headache. Thanks Polecat team, and we may meet again in the future for a Serengeti tour this time.
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Email Josh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing tour guide and friend!
We had a awesome time our tour guide was very knowledgeable about everything we experienced!
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Email Alexis Bishop | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fair company, expert guide/chef, unforgettable experience
Had an outstanding experience with this safari overall. Dealings with the company were fair, even included airport transportation. Accommodations were nice, camping equipment provided was comfortable. The most important factor that made the safari enjoyable was the expert knowledge and extra effort put forth by our guide Manfred and our chef David. Manfred engaged with each of the group members on a personal level to share details about the beautiful ecosystem and wildlife of the national parks, as well as cultural background about Tanzania. He made every effort to seek out rare wildlife even during the wet season, and his level of experience allowed us to find every animal we hoped to see and more, all while showing great respect for the rules and regulations that govern safari operations in the parks. We saw three cheetahs, three black rhinos, numerous lions, hyenas, hippos, zebras, giraffes, gazelle, wildebeest, eagles, vultures, and so much more!! Our chef David worked long hours to prepare very delicious, authentic, filling meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He even made the extra effort to make a birthday cake from scratch at the public campsite to surprise a fellow guest. Overall, solid company with outstanding employees. Would recommend!
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Email Lisa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I can not say enough about Manfred , he found every wild animal that we wanted to see, he is the bes
The tour was a blast, we got to see every animal we wanted to see. The food was great. The people are so friendly, loved meet the different people love the coffee tour, loved the balloon ride. Loved out tour guide. I will tell everyone I know about this, we had a really really good time love it
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Email Darragh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience Of The Serengeti
Our guide Manfred truly gave us the most magnificent Serengeti adventure imaginable. From the first moment, his hospitality friendliness, professionalism and warmth were the perfect start to this great trip. And what a trip it was, from the depths of Tarangire, across the vast plains of the Serengeti and then through the mists of time to descend the crater into the last true garden of Eden Ngorogoro, it was by far the best experience of our lives. I can't recommend Polecat Safari enough, from the off James and the teams communication was incredible, answering every question we had quickly and with a lot of information. Looking forward to our next trip!
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Email Rachid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Manfred is the man!
Really helpful and kind tourguide. Very knowledgeable and brings information over in a fun way.
Goes beyond his way to ensure a nice safari experience!