Oreteti Safari, Your Best Travel Experience
Oreteti Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TANAPA, Trip Advisor, CCRA & ABC & TRUST PILOT
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $4,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Davis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Very pleasantly surprised
14 wonderful days with Oreteti Tours! I, having never been in Africa or South America, was very paranoid about diseases, insects, and whatever else I had heard about. Turns out, early July in Tanzania is fabulous; 83 degrees F high each day, jacket cool each night, ZERO mosquitos, zero biting flies, amazing wildlife. I'm a bit of a birder, and Raymond (one of the drivers) had a local thick bird book (and experience) to help me ID about 55 new birds. I would recommend Joseph and Oreteti Tours without reservations... the days were long, but the accommodations were very good and we saw incredible amounts of wildlife.
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Email Pat | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a wonderful - near perfect! - tour of northern Tanzania with Oreteti Safari Ltd!
Earlier this summer I had a fantastic 12-day safari tour in Tanzania. Thanks to the Oreteti Safari Ltd. tour company the trip was way beyond what I had hoped for. In varied habitats, from jungles to the Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro crater, we saw all the animals on our list – including numerous giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, baboons, gazelles, impalas, cheetahs, hippopotamus, ostriches, the elusive leopards and rhinoceros - and more! In the northern region of Serengeti National Park we were very fortunate to see the awesome migration of thousands of wildebeest across the Mara River. We also had fascinating visits to the villages of three local tribes. The Oreteti drivers/guides, Raymond and Renaldo, were wonderful - they knew where the animals would be, had endless patience in answering our questions, and generally took great care of us. We also appreciated the personal attention of Oreteti's owner Joseph. We enjoyed the accommodations (lodges in the towns and tented camps in the Serengeti); they were very comfortable and provided excellent meals. Overall it was a wonderful experience – if I could I would go back for another tour with Oreteti next year!
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Email Margie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring, knowledgeable, does what it takes to provide an excellent, safe, unique experience.
I recently returned from a fabulous Safari in Tanzania with 11 old friends and family. Our travel agent and friend had put together a 12 day sojourn and tapped a local Safari company, Oreteti Tours (www.oretetisafari.com), to make it happen. It was a huge success. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, the Serengeti and of course saw breathtaking wildlife. We also met members of local tribes, which was a welcome and unexpected addition to the usual safari itinerary. Our diverse group, ages 9 to 82, all came away feeling that it was an incredible, once in a lifetime trip.
Oreteti is a well known and highly rated Safari Tour Company. Its owner, Joseph, Masai by birth, took personal interest in our little group and spent time with us, relating stories of his unique upbringing. He selected boutique hotels and migration camps for us that were extremely hospitable, ultra clean, and very attentive to our many needs. Our guides/drivers, Renaldo and Raymond, were very knowledgeable about the animals and also shared insights into the culture of Tanzania. They were uniquely gifted in spotting animals (Renaldo, please forgive us for questioning the presence of that leopard in the tree!). And, of course, they were hyper vigilant as to our safety at all times. Yes, we saw all the major animals. Yes, we saw the wildebeest migration on two separate days and from several different animals. We are back now, and I am missing the great beasts, and the people of Tanzania, and our guides!
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Email Nina D. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip Ever!
Joseph of Oreteti Safari designed a great Tanzania itinerary for us. Over 12 days we visited the vastly different landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Northern and Central Serengeti. To see so many magnificent, free-roaming animals was a dream come true, and to be witness to the great Wildebeest Migration was beyond anything I could have imagined.
There were 12 of us on this trip, and not all of us were in peak condition. Our skilled, knowledgeable, and personable drivers, Raymond and Ronaldo, were extremely responsive to our needs and requests and we felt comfortable and safe with them at all times. Also, to best meet our varied needs, Joseph arranged accommodations that were on the cushy side, from luxurious safari tent camps with ample hot running water and divine beds to resort accommodations with manicured lawns and sparkling swimming pools. Our food requirements were also challenging, but that was accommodated as well. Apart from our desire to focus primarily on Tanzania’s magnificent parks and wildlife, we requested an introduction to some local culture. Joseph arranged a visit to a local public school where we exchanged a few songs with a large class of young students. We also visited some of the amazing women of Lifted Strong in Arusha, where we talked about the pressing issues faced by many young Tanzanian women, and together we cooked and enjoyed a traditional meal. Toward the end of the trip we were graciously shown around a Masai Village, and we visited a small Datoga Village where we shared a question and answer conversation with several women via a translator, and we met some of the few remaining members of the Hadze hunter-gatherer tribe near Lake Eyasi.
In summary, it was an incredible experience, and thanks goes to Oreteti Safari Travel for arranging everything in such a way that all of us, ranging in age from 9 to 80, could thoroughly enjoy each and every day.
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Email Asim Juan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari I have ever had
Going on a Safari is a once in a lifetime experience and the people at Oreteti made sure we enjoyed our time to the fullest. Joseph was in charge of organizing our day to day activities and everyday was full with exploration. My wife and I were constantly visiting different parts of Tanzania and experiencing it's diverse wildlife.
Our driver Ronaldo made us feel very safe and comfortable. Ronaldo was very knowledgeable on the wildlife along with the history of the country, I would definitely recommend using him for a Safari.
Oreteti as a whole is an amazing and professional company. I am very greatful for the experience they provided for my wife and I as we will never forget our trip with them.
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Email Julie Gauvin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We just came back from 2 weeks in Tanzania. We have booked through Oreteti Safari without having any recommendation. We do not regret it at all! Everything was perfect. We did four days of safari. Our driver Amani was the best! Then fly to zanzibar.. our driver Mawani was also really nice. From the beginning to the end everything was perfect. Do not hesitate to contact them, Joseph is always there to answer any questions (and god knows I had a lot of them 😂) Thank you sooooo much Joseph for your patience.
Big thanks to Joseph, Amani and Mawani for the best vacation of our lives !
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Email Jacob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator went above and beyond to ensure my experience went perfectly.
I had high expectations for my trip to Tanzania, but the 11-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Beach Holiday tour with Oreteti Safari exceeded all of them! Prior to the trip, the main point of contact, Joseph, responded quickly to all my questions, and provided all of the information I’d need upon my arrival. The tour was well planned out from start to finish, and everything was taken care of for the entire duration of the trip. I had a private jeep used for both game drives and transportation from park to park, rooms already booked at top of the line hotels, and all my meals covered.
During the first half of the tour, we spent most of our time on game drives at four separate national parks. My guide, Ronaldo, did everything he could to ensure I had the best possible experience. He knew exactly where to go in the parks to see as many animals as possible in all different scenarios. I can’t even begin to list everything I saw, but a few that stand out are a lion killing a wildebeest, a cheetah and her three cubs, and a baby elephant splashing in the mud, and a couple hippos out of the water casually walking by a lion. This was my first safari, but based on my discussions with other people, Ronaldo was by far a superior guide.
I couldn’t have been more pleased with the hotels where I stayed. One in particular was in the middle of the Serengeti with no barrier between my room and the wildlife. There were buffalo, zebras, and giraffes within feet of the door to my room! Further, all of the meals were taken care of and Ronaldo would pack to go lunches and coffee so we could eat during our game drives.
After the safari, I took a flight to Zanzibar. Like the first half of the trip, transportation and my meals were all covered by the tour. This part of the trip was a perfect mix of touring the island and relaxing on the beach. I took a guided tour of Prison Island and Stone Town and took a boat out to go snorkeling. While on the boat, we also encountered a pod of dolphins and I was able to jump in the water and swim with them! In addition, I spent time relaxing on the beach and by the pool and even went out to the bars with some locals I met.
All in all, this was the trip of a lifetime and I could not have asked for anything more. In my opinion, the service I received far exceeded the amount of money I spent, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Ronaldo and Joseph both went above and beyond for me, and I could not be happier that I trusted them with my first safari experience. This is a time I will remember for the rest of my life, and I cannot wait to go back!
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Email "Mama 1" | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was very friendly and caring .
We enjoyed our trip very much. We traveled as a group of ten. Joseph and our guides Dany and Malaki took very good care of us, explained a lot, answered many questions and did everything they could to make us feel comfortable.
Thank you, guys! !
Email Ralia Schmidt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent.
The company, run by young Maasai, has organised an unforgettable, impressive and wonderful experience.
We travelled as a big family and every need and wish got beyond satisfied.
We always felt safe and well-guided.
The guides have managed to make this stay an unforgettable one - they made us smile everyday.
We can only recommend Oreteti Safari!!!
Many thanks, we will come back!
Email Jan Schmidt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience at Serengeti
For our family it was the first real Safari. When we landed at Kogatende Airfield in the Serengeti National Parc, we were warmly welcomed by the Oreteti Group, after which we immediately went on our first game drive. The following 12 days, we've experienced the wonders of nature, of Tanzania and Serengeti in various tented Camps and lodges.
Our guide, Joseph, and our drivers, Malaki and Daniel, were all warmhearted and respectful as well as careful drivers, with a excellent knowledge of Serengeti Nature. -- especially Malaki knew every corner of the National Parc.
The whole family enjoyed this trip extremely, reluctant to return home.
Highlights of the trip included:
Serengeti Gamedrives, with spectacular wildlife - including the Big 5
Hot Air Balloon drive - by "Miracle Experiences"
Wonderful tented camps
Beautiful lodges
A birthday surprise for one of us!
We can strongly recommend this small but distinguished company, to everybode who loves to be taken care of in an excellent way.
For us it was certainly not the last trip with ORETETI SAFARI.