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 Semin Alarakhia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Always responded promptly and with a calm demeanour
I was in communication with James few months prior to our safari in October and always received helpful feedback from him. Our safari was well organized and our driver Sweffe was knowledgeable. The first tented lodge was rudimentary but the staff was wonderful and helpful. Hot water was an issue but being in the bush does present challenges. The second tented lodge was better and well organized. Overall the tour was good but was disappointed at not seeing more animals. However the presence of animals is unpredictable as Serengeti is vast and animals do wander. I believe in supporting local business people and I would definitely recommend African Polecat Safaris for their helpfulness and prompt replies. Brian who is an associate of James was excellent, polite and helpful.
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Email Ilana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were lucky to have a guide named Jonis. He was incredible.
An Unforgettable Adventure with an Exceptional Guide
Our recent safari was nothing short of spectacular! From the breathtaking landscapes to the incredible wildlife sightings, every moment felt like a scene straight out of a nature documentary. What made the experience even more memorable was our guide, Jonis . His deep knowledge, passion, and attentiveness truly set this adventure apart.
Jonis had an uncanny ability to spot animals from a distance, and he enriched every sighting with fascinating details about the animals’ behaviors, habitats, and conservation efforts. Whether it was a pride of lions lounging under a tree, elephants roaming the savanna, or a rare sighting of a leopard, he made sure we were in the best possible spot for viewing and photographing.
Safety and comfort were always top priorities, and Jonis handled every detail seamlessly—from navigating tricky terrain to preparing the perfect spot for lunch in the bush. He was also incredibly patient, answering all of our questions and making sure everyone was engaged and enjoying the journey.
If you’re planning a safari, I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. It’s more than just a trip; it’s an education and an adventure. And if you’re lucky enough to have Jonis as your guide, prepare for an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!
BR
Email Halison Rossi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Guide
It was a great experience
The best guide
Everything very well coordenated.
Email Diana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very well informed, responded to every question asked
it was a seven days safari tour with friends our safari was adventurous, full of wildlife thrills and experience, our guide Ben, ensured to fill us with every required information about animals , the national parks as well as nature in general, we were provided with amazing services and our safety was ensured for, we travelled and arrived back safely filled with magnificent safari wildlife experience.
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Email Rahel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari trip with excellent tour guide
We booked a 7-day trip with African Polecat Safaris with 5 days on safari in various national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) and it was an impressive experience to observe the wildlife and be so close to nature. A memory that will last a lifetime. The duration was just right for us. If you have less time, you can skip Lake Manyara Park, as it is the hardest place to spot animals. The accommodation (Haradali's Home, Jungle Pearl Resort, Moyo Tented Camp, Ang'ata Camp, Forest Hill Hotel) was very well maintained and the food was good. Our guide Benedict has a lot of knowledge and experience about the animals and was able to answer all our questions. He also took a lot of time to answer questions about the culture. We had a great time with him and he always took good care of us. He is a very funny and kind-hearted person. We were able to see all the Big 5 and Ugly 5 - our expectations were completely exceeded. A big thank you to Ben! We can highly recommend a booking with African Polecat Safari.
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Email Joseph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was amazing
It was really well organised!
Since we contacted them , they text us back in 5 minutes. Pick up at the airport, and once at the hotel, we could pay there (they gave us the option to pay at arrival).
Next day we started the safari and was incredible! with the best guide ever, Benson, explained us all the animals, and in 4 days we saw all of them!
Really professional! We had a great time with him and the food was also great!
Sleeping inside the natural parks was amazing! It made everything more authentic.
The team at the hotel was also really kind, and helpful.
PL
Email Łukasz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with a group of spontaneous people.
I can recommend the safari with John and co with a pure heart. Perfect organization, everything on time, just a great adventure. Additionally, the fastest driver on the Serengeti Zuma and the best chef Adam made our stay a wonderful one. We saw all the animals included in the big five thanks to the commitment of our guide. We strongly recommend !!!
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Email Alroy Dennis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
African Polecat Safari arranged a magnificent 6 day safari trip for us, with some of the best accommodations in Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater.
But, what made this trip truly special was our driver Chedi. We had a lot of fun with him, he taught us a lot about Tanzanian and Maasai culture, and we even learned some basic Swahili along the way.
As the cherry on the cake Chedi seems to have a 6th sense for spotting wildlife and always has a story to tell! We have seen the big 5, many (hunting) cheetahs, cereals, and many others!
I would recommend anyone booking with African Polecat Safaris to ask for Chedi, he will make your trip one you will never forget no matter where you stay
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Email Jesca Manuel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience at an competitive price point!!
With African Polecat Safaris we had a once in a lifetime experience, at an affordable price.
We started by check-in at the Arusha lodge, when we met our super friendly guide.
The day after we departed to Tarangire National Park where we saw elephants, lions, zebras, among many other animals. They were all so close to our car!! We then had lunch at an amazing viewpoint.
The food was great through out the safari thanks to a dedicated chef that prepared and explained all our meals.
By nightfall we set up camp on a secure location (with wifi!!) and rested after a few drinks with other group members.
In the second day we headed out to Serengeti, on a wonderful car trip where we saw plenty of animals, different climates and got to know different tribes, including the renowned Maasai.
The Serengeti National Park was incredible! Its truly a world natural treasure! With its almost infinite plains and vast biodiversity. We saw hundreds of thousands of gazelles (not exaggerating), lions, giraffes, elephants, monkeys, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes, among so much more… It was truly unforgettable.
A word of appreciation to our driver and guide, Chedi, that led us to the best spots to appreciate the wildlife and capture some of the most amazing photos that I ever taken!
In the third and final day, we went to Ngorongoro Carter. Another amazing experience on this massive volcanic crater, rich with wildlife and breath-taking landscape. We could see the final animal of the “big five”, the rhinoceros!!
Overall, I highly recommend experiencing a safari with African Polecat Safaris! It was an amazing voyage, with friendly and helpful guides, and at a very competitive price point!
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Email Fayatte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great day tour with lots of animals!
Our trip to Tarangire Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was fantastic. Freddy is not only a competent guide but also an enthusiastic of nature and animals so gave us a lot of interesting information. African Polecat Safaris is a serious and experienced company and will make the most of your trip. 100% recommended.
The trip guide was Freddy, and we had a wonderful moment with him. He had a lot of knowledge about the environments, the animals, local people... We could spot the big 5 and much more and.
It really was unforgeable experience and I am so happy that we chose African Polecat Safaris.