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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Reviews
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Email Maja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very competent, knowledgeable and kind!
We had the most amazing day with Kihindo Safaris in Mikumi National Park!! The communication was great with Winnie beforehand as she organised everything for us. They picked us up straight from our accommodation which was so easy and convenient! The train ride was also very smooth, but do remember to NOT bring any snacks or water with you, as they are not allowed on the train to Morogoro.
We were then picked up by our guide for the day, Saloniki, by the train station. The drive was only about 1h50 to the park. When we got there we met our driver Jackson and started our game drive through the park. We got very lucky with all the animals that day, and part of that is because of both Saloniki and Jackson being amazing guides for us!
Water, lunch (with soda) is included which was super nice.
Couldn’t recommend more!!
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Email Olatz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kihindo safaris: Unbeatable
My husband and I just went on a 5-day safari with Kihindo Safari, on the Mikumi & Ruaha tour. I have no words to describe the experience. First of all, the face of the company Winnie. From the first contact you make with her, she will always answer you instantly, always recommending the best for you and always attentive to what you need. Then, speaking of the safari, I can only continue to express how well this company has everything organized. Our guide William would not have been the same for us without him, always attentive to what we needed at every moment. He has been part of our trip, talking during the hours of driving, looking for all the animals for us, teaching me with my Swahili classes and teaching us many things about the animals and the culture of the country; we will always carry him in our memory of this trip. Inocent was our support guide in Ruaha, I can't think of anyone who knows more about that park than him, a wonderful guide too, who tried to connect with us at all times. I only have good words for all of them. I will definitely return and return to kihindo safaris 🩵🩵
Email Sandi and Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
We recently went on a 5 day Safari excursion to Mikumi and Ruaha in Tanzania with Kihindo Tours & Safaris. We can confidently say this was the most surreal and exhilarating experiences of our lives. The organisation was seamless; Winnie was extremely helpful as she was the main point of contact even prior to our arrival.
The Experience: Our adventure began from the moment we were picked up by our guide, William from our hotel in Dar Es Salaam in the morning and went on a 5-hour drive to Mikumi. We found the drive insightful as you get to see different parts of Tanzania and its rich culture. The Jeep itself was very comfortable and spacious, we had plenty of water to drink in the car and stopped half way on our journey for a delicious lunch (buffet style). We arrived in Mikumi in the afternoon and headed straight to the national park where we saw various animals such as lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants and antelopes! William was very knowledgable and very passionate about wildlife and welcomed our curious questions.
We proceeded to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge the next day following an early morning drive around Mikumi National Park. We spent the whole of the next day in Ruaha National Park; this was by far our favourite experience as the park itself is one of the largest in the country. Our favourite part was that it felt completely untouched and less touristy. We would drive around for a long period without seeing other Safari Jeeps! We were very lucky too as we saw 4 of the big 5 in what felt like the most natural habitat. Being in what felt like the only ones amongst these majestic creatures along with the owe-filled-silences observing them is a memory that will stay with us forever.
As you are looking out for the big 5, we would also recommend tuning in on the birds (there are over 500 bird species!) and we saw everything from eagles, vultures to the smallest kind with remarkable chirps. Additionally, the ecosystem is very diverse with savannahs, woodlands, river-systems and baobabs. Not only are the guides informative, they are also impressively attentive to afar animals!
Accommodation: Kihindo Tours arranged our accommodations in Mikumi (Camp Bastien Mikumi) and Ruaha (Ruaha Hilltop Lodge).
Camp Bastien was beautiful and had lovely cottage style accommodation, swimming pool and a large outdoor sitting area complete with a fire pit in the middle. It was a wonderful way to unwind following the Safaris.
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is perched on a hilltop and offers the most breathtaking panoramic scenery of Ruaha (national park included). The lodge had spacious bungalows and we had to walk up the hill to get to ours! You are escorted to and from your accommodation by a member of staff as they are separate from the main lounge, dining area.
The lodges were beautiful, luxurious, comfortable and spacious. The staff were very kind and the food extremely delicious (all buffet style).
Final Thought: This safari felt like a journey into nature that left us in awe of the beauty and complexity of wildlife. It is at a reasonable cost (cheaper than some of the safaris we looked into) for what is offered (pick up from and to hotels/airports, Safari excursions, meals, experienced guide for the duration of your journey etc). I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to connect with the great outdoors. Pack your walking shoes, comfortable clothing (including a jumper or 2 as the mornings and evenings are slightly chilly), camera and binoculars be prepared for the most extraordinary adventure!
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Email Matthias | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Weekend in Mikumi National Park
I booked the 2-day Mikumi NP and Bush Walking tour with Kihindo Safaris as I wanted to make the most out of the short time I had available. The Kihindo team took good care of me from beginning to end. I was picked up directly at the airport and brought to the Dar es Salaam train station from where (only since a couple of months ago) a comfortable direct train brings you to Morogoro. From there my guide Saloniki picked me up and we went straight to Mikumi National Park. First day included the "game drive" where we saw a great variety of animals like elephants, giraffes and lions. Saloniki and his partner Jaxon were very knowledgeable and you could ask them anything. The Camp Bastian where you stay overnight is a comfortable accomodation with a relaxed atmosphere. On Day 2 during the walking safari you get to know further plants, birds as well as the Maasai culture - our Maasai guide Melemi was very kind and knowledgeable, too. The visit of a Maasai village is a great experience for everyone who wants to get to know the culture better. The whole tour ends with a visit of a farm where you can see snakes, turtles and crocodiles. Afterwards I was brought back to Morogoro where we had a final lunch before the train ride back to Dar.
All in all, the two days are filled with exciting program points and I can recommend the tour to anyone looking for a 2-day package that does not only include "game drives" but also a bit of hiking/exploring and getting to know the Maasai culture.
I can recommend the tour also for solo travellers as your guide (in my case: Saloniki) stays with you during the two days, takes care of all organisational matters and is available for any questions that might appear.
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Email Ekin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
I was very happy with the tour. I had a very limited time and I had to find a tour for two days on the weekend, going on Saturday morning and returning on Sunday evening. I contacted many companies but Kihindo tours was the one I felt the most comfortable thanks to its professionalism. As I am a solo female traveler, I was a bit stressed and I was not sure if safari was a good idea or not. But I am glad I did it! Winnie and the whole tour team took very good care of me from the moment I was picked up from the hotel to the moment I was dropped off. Although people normally had one guide, I had two guides. Salonike and Jonathan were both very good guides (Jonathan actually was the driver but he was also super knowledgeable) and very nice people. We did game driving both in the morning and evening, both were incredible experiences. I recommend both the tour and mikumi park if you have a limited time and cannot go to the Serengeti.
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Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Communication, Tour Guide, Accommodations, and Parks!
Before we even left Germany, we were in frequent contact with Winnie to organize our safari. She responded incredibly quickly and attentively – we've never experienced this level of service before! Even during the trip, she made sure everything was running smoothly and that we were happy.
Our guide, Michael, was an absolute highlight! We’d describe him as a walking Wikipedia of nature, wildlife, and Tanzanian culture, all combined with a fantastic sense of humor. Whether on safari or engaging in fun and insightful conversations over lunch or dinner, we had an absolut amazing time with him!
As for the parks, we visited both Nyerere and Mikumi. They were completely different but breathtaking in their own unique ways! We highly recommend visiting both, and we were lucky enough to see lions, a leopard, elephants, and many other animals.
The accommodations were excellent! At Mloka Safari Lodge, the service and hospitality were outstanding, and at Camp Bastian, the architecture of the lodge was truly one of a kind.
We would absolutely travel with Kihindo and Michael again!
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Email Francesca Maria Granatelli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellence and professionalism
Thanks to the professionalism and courtesy of KIHINDO Tours and SAFARIS, my friend and I made our dream come true. Winnie proved to be extremely courteous and available from the beginning to organize our 3-day Safari and 2 at Mikumi down to the smallest details, and we couldn't have wished for anything else. Everything was perfect! A special thanks goes to our guide Micheal, a special person, extremely professional and very competent.
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Email Lea Chloe Calvet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amaizing Safari with a wonderful team
The organization was perfect.
For the safari, Stephan and Mickael are great guides, very kind, helpful and patient. They took great care of us and we got along very well with them. We saw all the animals thanks to them, even the most difficult to find. They know everything about animals and are very respectful.
Thanks for everything
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
We booked with this tour operator based on reviews we read online, and they did not disappoint!! From the moment I first reached out to the follow-up message after the safari I was extremely impressed with the quality or service. The safari was incredible, I only wish we had been able to book more time!! We made memories that will never be forgotten, thank you!! I would highly recommend this operator!!!
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Email Melissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and friendly!
We had an absolutely AMAZING! Safari day with Kihindo tours & safaris. The overall contact was so nice and every single question we had was quickly responded by Winnie. She is such a lovely person and so nice to talk with. She made us have no worries at all. The ultimate hakuna matata experience. So a special thanks to Winnie!
The safari day was absolutely amazing. We just can’t find the right words. The beautifull environment the animals live in, and the beauty of the animals themselve. Unfortunately we didn’t saw the elephants but hey; that’s nature!! We did see lions, zebras, giraffes, pumbaa, hyenas, buffels, impala’s, monkeys, krokodiles, hippo’s and even the leopard!! So cool!
Our guide did his best to still looking for the elephant but unfortunetely with no results. But that’s a good reason to maybe even come back once again hihi.
It was absolutely an amazing experience and we can not thank Kihindo tours & safaris enough! THANKYOU!
