Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $185 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
Had a fantastic safari with our family. The driver/guide Charles is the most experienced guide you should have, together with the chef Emanuel who always surprises you with the delicious food. nothing is too much for them and we have seen the most special animals up close. So we can only say if you go on safari you should go to Crater Explorers.
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Email Marjolein | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari. Really loved it!
We really loved the safari hosted by Crater Explorers. We had a great driver/ guide Charles. He did everything he could to see all the animals and make us happy. Also Emanuel came along to cook for us. Every day made 3 meals with good variety. Loved his food.
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Email Matteo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari
We did the 3 day safari with overnight stay in the lodges. Beautiful experience with a trained guide, wonderful accommodation and excellent food. All perfect!!
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value and amazing experiences
We had Charles (driver and guide) and Emanuel (cook and camp) for our 4 day budget safari and loved the entire experience. Charles knew all the spots to look for animals and we saw so much in such a little time. He was also really flexible and friendly, willing to see what animals the group was interested in. At the camps, the food was amazing and we could just relax knowing it was all taken care of.
Email Clare | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for a wonderful experience
Absolutely loved our budget 4 day group safari. Our guide/driver Charles was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we saw lots of different animals. Chef Emmanuel made delicious food and set up a very comfortable camp. Definitely recommend Crater Explorer - such good value for a very high quality safari.
A tip for other non-Americans/people travelling for a while prior to Safari. We couldn’t buy USD in Arusha, and you can only take 400,000 shillings out at a time from ATMs (approx $150USD). If you are flying via Dar, there is a currency exchange ATM that dispenses USD, otherwise it might be worth paying the extra 5% and doing a bank transfer before you arrive in Arusha.
Email Jemma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and value
We had a great time on our 4-day budget safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks! Our guide, Charles, is a really skilful driver and managed to find heaps of animals each day. We saw so many more animals up close than I expected. Our chef, Emmanuel, cooked us delicious breakfasts, hot picnic lunches and dinners each day and made sure we were comfortable at our camps. We felt it was great value. I would happily recommend Crater Safaris.
It’s worth being aware that on group/joining safaris, there is flexibility in the itinerary as you might be with others who are staying at different accommodations in separate areas. It wasn’t an issue for us because Charles and Emmanuel worked really hard to make sure we still maximised game viewing time.
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Email Shirley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable adventure！
An unforgettable adventure! Our Tanzania Safari experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, the attention to detail and personalized service were exceptional. Our guide Emanuel and Charles made every moment memorable with incredible wildlife sightings, breathtaking landscapes, and insightful commentary. The accommodations were luxurious, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Every aspect of the trip was flawlessly executed, leaving us with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an extraordinary journey！！
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Email Assiba | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful and Amazing experience!!!!
It was an enriching experience organized by a very professional team. We were picked up at Arusha airport then taken to our relay hotel while waiting for the first day of safari. Creator group took care of everything, accommodation (Marega lodge) meals and transport during the safari. We also had human encounters. The guides were really cool. Great and beautiful experience!!!
Email Asad | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely happy. Thanks
Just came back from my first safari experience. While searching for the company I shortlisted few and went with Crater explorer. Extremely happy that everything was well organised and cost was well competitive. If you are looking for an honest organiser and be in safe hands, look no further.
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Email Kim, Karoline & Taio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-days-journey to the heart of wilderness with outstanding guide and cook
We were able to spend four incredibly exciting days in the wilderness of Tanzania. Even today, a few days later back on European soil, we can hardly believe the amazing impressions. The unreal beauty of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater moved us to tears. We would never have thought that we would get so close to so many different wild animals. A lion even peed on our jeep. But thanks to our clever and funny guide Frank, we never felt unsafe. Frank is a safe driver who always had the right instinct with his impressive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for nature. Our cook Emanuel was also a treasure. He cooks incredibly tasty and conscientiously, even vegan meals were no problem for him. They both deserve the greatest possible support!
Of course, if you book the budget tour, you shouldn't expect luxury accommodation; it was much better: camping among hyenas and wild buffalo - where else can you experience something like this? The safari was also an impressive experience for my 5-year-old son. Frank and Emanuel did a great job looking after him.
The only thing we would do differently next time is the hotel in Arusha: it is noisy, dirty and moldy in all the rooms. We would also have liked more flexibility with payment, e.g. by credit card or bank transfer.
Nevertheless, we absolutely recommend Crater Explorer because of the well-planned tour, the lovely people Frank and Emanuel and the unbeatable value for money!
