Managing director
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Laura | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, entrepreneurial, kind and committed to his clients having an amazing experience!
Isaya of Kihindo Safaris was my tour guide on two amazing safaris over the last two weeks: the first a three-day safari at Nyerere National Park/Salous with work colleagues, and the second a three-day safari at Mikumi National Park with my family.
All of my pre-safari dealings with Kihindo Safaris were incredible: from the moment I inquired about different tour options, Kihindo’s responses were prompt and clear. This made coordination easy as I was traveling on a complicated work trip with a lot of logistics. Isaya made things straightforward but was also flexible to accommodate changes and questions about different options for tours and payment.
As for the tours themselves, they exceeded all expectations. Isaya is a talented tour guide - he knows both parks very well and we saw such a wide variety of animals at different locations and at different times of day when we visited. He was knowledgeable about the parks and their many inhabitants and was often “first on the scene” at a given location to see an exciting animal. He added interesting cultural add-ons to each safari - at Selous, a walking safari with a bushman, and at Mikumi, a visit to a Maasai village. Isaya kept us on task and schedule which we appreciated. The accommodations were also excellent, convenient and exceeded our expectations.
As Kihindo is a small business, I was pleased to support them rather than a larger tour group company where the tour guides are subcontractors or staff. Kihindo Safaris is a highly entrepreneurial business and I know I received a high value for the services rendered.
I will recommend Kihindo Safaris without hesitation to those taking safari trips at parks throughout Tanzania.
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Email Vladimir Stanishevskii | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari is not cheap, but it totally worth it, especially with Kihindo team!
My wife and I were staying in Zanzibar,
We took a ferry to Dar es Salaam were Isaya (our guide) met us and after 3 DAY SAFARI dropped us back here.
Every step of our safari tour was VERRY WELL ORGANIZED with highly PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATED GUIDES . Isaya was our main guide and was always with us. Very educated, kind, positive and caring.
THE BOAT SAFARI
The guide - was a local man who grew up in the village by the river and knew all about it.
We saw hippos, crocodile and different kinds of birds
THE GAME DRIVE
The driver (Judas) had over 15 year experience as a local safari driver, he knew the park very well so we could get very close to the animals.
We saw a lot of giraffe, antelope(different kind), zebra, baboon, wild boar also we got lucky to see few elephants, buffalos, lion and hyena.
You never know who you will see for sure - and spotting animals was a lot of fun for us too.
THE WALKING SAFARI
It was by Didi, the tribe representative, who knew everything about survival in the jungle + very educated in medical field and also we had a professional guard with a gun for safety.
On all these tour parts Isaya was with us making sure we get the most out of the tours.
ACCOMONDATION:
Mloka Safari Lodge
It was excellent, spacious rooms and beautiful area (only disadvantage - no a/c in the room)
FOOD
Food was the best from all the time we have been in Tanzania! Tasty and giant portions!
My wife is pescatarian and they took it into account and made different meals for us.
Thank you so much Kihindo Tours! Highly recommend them! very rich and personal experience!
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Email Liisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, thoughtful, the best!
Kihindo tours was the best choice! As we saw other tour operators also, we were just beyond lucky to have chosen Kihindo. The car was comfortable, fridge worked perfectly, they organized everything we needed and we felt great. Lunches and dinners were amazing and also the bungalows we slept in. Isaya and our driver were the best team, they knew answers to each question we had and made us feel not like tourists but their guests. We are so thankful! Please choose them and you will not regret :) Also, Kihindo makes sure to answer via whatsapp really quickly before, during or after the tour :)
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Email DAVE SPECTOR | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Isaya is always upbeat, funny, and a pleasure to spend time with.
I strongly recommend Isaya and Kihindo Safari. Isaya planned a thoughtful itinerary, and managed all the details perfectly. He clearly knew the park, understood the animals, and had a lot of knowledge to share.
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Email Nabintou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, professionnel agence
we first arrived in the massai village, an incredible experience, we did not wear the traditional clothes. Geoffrey and William really took the time to explain to us the custom of this community, to go around the village with a Massai and finish while dancing together. The next 2 days took us on a safari in search of animals, we saw lions, impalas, wildebeest, buffaloes, zebras, birds, lizards, crocodiles, hippopotamuses, monkeys, girages, foxes, vultures, facochers and more. It was magical, and our guides made it better. I really fell in love with them.
goeffrey and william accompanied us throughout the experience which was filled with laughter, dancing, really eyes filled with stars
Thank you so munch
I recommend this agency with eyes closed
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Email Salomé | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional!
We enjoyed a 3 day safari with Isaya in the heart of Tanzania. We were more than delighted with the program, what we visited and Isaya who is an awesome person you can trust 100%!
I recommend with eyes closed
We will return to Isaya for our next game drives.
(automatic translation from French)
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Email Maria Panagiotaki | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator
We did a 3-day safari trip in Sealous game reverse with the best guide and driver Isa. It was an amazing adventure, in which we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and so many more animals We also had a boat safari in Rufigi river and hiking at the jungle forest. Accommodation in mloka lodge was great too. Very special place and stuff. Many thanks to kihindo tours for this memorable trip and special thanks to Isa the best safari driver in Tanzania.
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Email Virginia & Toto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!!
We did a 5 day tour in Gombe National Park and we just loved the experience.
From the beginning, planning the trip was eaay and smooth thanks to Isaya, who adapted the tour to our needs and budget.
Once in Gombe, Adolf was our guide and we were delighted, he knew the area very well and he took care of every little thing, always with a smile.
Thanks to Kihindo Tours and Safaris, we got to watch chimpanzees and baboons, swim in the crystal clear waters of lake Tanganyka and experience life and culture of a beautiful but less known area of Tanzania.
Ahsante sana!!
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Email Sergei Bibin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari to remember for a lifetime
We went from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi 3-days safari with Isaya and it was the best decision we made. The trip was worth every penny! We saw all the animals (including mr. Leopard) really close. Also, we got a lot of new information about all the animals, Tanzania and local life.
Isaya is a talented young man who does what he loves with passion. He is really chatty, punctual and has a good sense of humour. Isaya took the extra mile and made all the stops we asked for, to buy fresh fruits and cashews on our way back to Dar es Salaam. And of course, he helped us to pick us the best possible fruits. But what's even more amazing, is that he organised ferry tickets to Zanzibar, drove us to our hotel, where we picked up the suitcases and then he took us to the port.
We really enjoyed this trip and it was perfect length. Isaya found a way to our hearts! Totally recommend to go to the safari with Isaya, you won't be disappointed!
Hakuna matata, tasa-tasa!
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Email Louis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome first safari experience
We did our safari in March 2023 with Godfrey and Francis in the Ruaha NP. Although it was rain season, we saw a bunch of animals - especially due to the good eye of our guides. Gody&Francis spotted animals we would‘ve passed by without recognising them.
But we want to give a review about more than the game drive itself. It was our first safari and we were curious what we can expect. In the booking process we were already amazed how fast and good answers we were getting by the company. The pdf-tour quote was really helpful and outstanding in comparison to other companys.
When we started our trip all the last uncertainties were blown away. Both of them were doing the „last detail“ you were not even expecting of them. It was just such a pleasant and comfortable trip. The atmosphere and companionship althrough the trip was just super easy.
So we just had a great time.
And can highly recommend Kihindo Tours and Safari.
Thank you very much.
See you again!
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Ahsante sana.
Tuonane tena!