E&H Blessed Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life!
Everything was wonderful. I still can't wrap my head around the beauty of the land, the people and the incredible animals. I hope to go again some day and I wouldn't change a thing. Except maybe the length of my trip. If I could I would stay longer!!
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Email Bruce and Lynne Joseph | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An adventure with Erasto is absolutely a life changing experience.
We traveled with Erasto Mollel, of E&H Blessed Safaris twice, in 2010 and 2012. We are looking forward to doing it again soon.
There are no words to explain the incredible life experiences Erasto brought to us. Each day was an adventure. We never knew what we would see for sure, but excitement was a certainty. We would ask, “Erasto, how do you find these animals day after day?” He would give us his ear to ear beautiful smile and say, “I am Maasai.” It is certainly based in the roots of his Maasai youth, embellished by his university studies in Wildlife Preservation and topped off by his innate charm. His knowledge of the flora and fauna is immeasurable. We would sit at dinner and listen intently as he reviewed what we had learned during the day, and what we would likely see the next day.
Safety is always first and foremost. It became apparent that he would never allow us to get into a situation that could be dangerous, but there was still had plenty of excitement. His respect for the animals and the environment was obvious. His goal was to have the animals see us as “an iron elephant with round feet", so as not to alarm them. This brought many rewards of being able to get very close and share some intimate moments with the animals. Not many people have had a mother cheetah walk to within 20 feet of their vehicle, lay down, and nurse her five week old cubs. This was nothing short of amazing!
Every detail is attended to perfectly. He makes it appear so totally fluent. If there was some scrambling going on behind the scenes, we were never aware of it.
Erasto is beyond fabulous. His tours are "Simply The Best". He has become a dear and cherished friend.
Bruce and Lynne Joseph
Bakersfield, CA
Arusha to Serengeti in 7 Glorious Days
We experienced the adventure of a lifetime during our 7 days travelling from Arusha in the east to the Serengeti in the west. Erasto Mollel was a fabulous guide who is well educated in the culture, wildlife and flora of Tanzania. He arranged the itinerary and accommodations for our private tour but we modified it to see other interesting things that we discovered or to adjust timing in a location. We were there at the beginning of the rainy season (low season) and Erasto knew the best spots at each location to find animals. It took some time but with Erasto’s persistence, we saw three black rhinos at Ngorongoro Crater, which was high on our list of animals we wanted to see.
We stayed in clean, upscale lodges with good food and traveled in a Land Cruiser, which is much more comfortable for the dirt roads than a van. We often took different paths than tour operators traditionally take and were well rewarded. If you are open and adventurous, Erasto will introduce you to Africa in a unique and personal way.
I recommend E&H Blessed Safari's for the trip you will remember for a lifetime.
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Email Ira Kharasch | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Erasto is the best of all guides; educated, interesting, thoughtful, and a wonderful person.
E&H surpassed all of my expectations. Erasto provides the ultimate guiding service in every way, and was constantly making sure we were having the best time. The accomodations and the food were among the best in Tanzania. But the quality of the guide is what can make the safari super special, and that is what Erasto brings to it. He is a college educated Masai warrior whose knowledge of the animals, as well as the culture and history of Tanzania is simply amazing. His English is completely fluent, and he was great to be with.
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Email Rick Nasch | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
! TOP QUALITY ! If you want a concierge Level experience, a unique itinerary, and an AMAZING GUIDE..
We are experienced World Travelers (over 40 countries ) , and although flexible as needed without issue, when traveling we prefer luxury accommodations and private versus group tours. We are not snobby about it, and have no problem staying in modest accommodations or using group tours, the fact is we simply appreciate and look for the extra level of quality , detail and attention when available from higher end providers. I note this to qualify our experience with E&H BLESSED SAFARIS. They were not at the top of the lists , but recommended by friends . SO we Especially I was very hesitant to go with a less know company versus a name brand for such a potentially complicated trip . When starting to plan the trip we were told Its important to keep in mind you are planning a Safari in Africa, and you will be touring many uninhabited areas. thus it is important to rate luxury with that caveat, That was our mindset going into the trip . Medium expectations of service and quality rated as Luxury. Boy were we surprised by the level of Quality !!! Erasto Mollel ( the E in E & H ) Is an AMAZING Tour Operator and Guide. Proud of his upbringing as a full Masai warrior, having been raised in a small tribal village, then later University educated, His unique and engaging knowledge of the Land, the Animals , and the Culture makes the hours on the road or in the jeep pass quickly. Our concern over the attention span of our Early teen Boys was quickly overcome By Erasto's warmth and personal interaction with each of them, knowing just how to hold their interest and educating them in the process. We couldn't have been more surprised to find the Boys eagerly trying to locate and identify different Bird species as we traveled along the Roads.... Erasto makes a Special Effort when possible to avoid being in the same exact place at the same exact time as the other tour jeeps, not being part of the "wagon train of Jeeps" is a major part of making the experience Unique although sometimes this is unavoidable. In terms of Park Access Service and Quality of accommodations , Erasto's network of Personal friends and Contacts range from a Number of Major Park General Managers (who were Friends & class mates) to Hotel Operators who worked with Erasto when he was part of upper management at one Luxury Hotel Chains. This Hotel background in particular provides Erasto with foreknowledge and concern for making sure that Not only does he Get the best possible Accommodations for your desired level of comfort and budget ( based on availability at time of booking ) But also Insures that Once On site, Every detail is to your liking, and when It's not he is busy insuring that whatever the issue was has been addressed to your satisfaction. Hopefully I am conveying the High level of personal attention and concern that E&H Safaris ( Erasto, and Happiness His wife the "H" in E&H safaris) place on creating the Tailored Safari experience You seek with the highest level of comfort and quality of accommodation available . Honestly I couldn't believe when my wife said she was booking a small tour company versus one of the Top Name Tours, based on the personal recommendation of a friend. When she checked with Erasto she and was impressed from the start , his responsiveness, attention to detail , and suggestions for customizing our tour won her over immediately . Though as noted I was concerned at first, But once Involved I also quickly became comfortable trusting in Erasto , throughly enjoying our trip and Left Tanzania with a new friend and the most memorable quality experiences in all my world travels.
Suffice it to say We have recommended Erasto and Happiness, E & H BLESSED SAFARIS to everyone we know planning a Trip to Africa. A Few Friends have taken our recommendation and now they too come back feeling just as passionate and satisfied with their experience and that of their Children.
Thus It is with my Highest Levels of Praise and level of Recommendation, ( and my Families) That we Suggest your choosing Erasto's E & H Safaris. They Truly are the Best ! They make every effort to go above and beyond in order to make your Safari , Unique, comfortable and a "Blessed Experience" , One to remember for a Lifetime .
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Email Sherry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our experience with E&H was excellent, our guide was superb and our safari was outstanding.
Our guide was one of the most knowledgeable naturalists I have ever met. He knew so much about the animals, the culture, the people. Our experience was greatly enriched as a result. We loved the lodges and the luxury tents we stayed in. Overall, E&H exceeded our expectations and we had the safari of a lifetime!
A Truly Unique and Unforgettable Experience!
I could not conceive of a more knowledgable or better guide then our animal whisperer, Erasto and his driver Elisante. They gave us a unique experience that was unparalleled to anything we could have imagined. Aside from seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, gazelles, hippos and many other incredible wildlife......Erasto took us to places well off the beaten tract, including visiting Bushmen and Maasai and Chaga villages. He drove hours from our scheduled itinerary to insure that we saw the great migration of the wildebeests, who had traveled further west. Erasto speaks fluent English as well as Swahili and his native Maasai. He is well educated and fascinating and we enjoyed many interesting conversations together. The accommodations and food were among the best and though we moved around a lot, we delighted in the hospitality and comfort of each new place. In short, E & H Blessed Safaris goes above and beyond to ensure your safari is memorable, exceptional, exciting, safe and the trip of a lifetime!!
Email Sima Mujemula | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari with H&E Blessed Safaris
It was a great experience to go to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara. The kids really enjoyed the trip. Everything was made possible by H&E Blessed Safari. The services were excellent, far beyond our expectations. All the hotels that were booked for us were excellent in-terms of service delivery and food. The kids were very much exited to see the animals, birds and acacia trees, something they had never seen before. Mr Erasto made the trip more exciting, as he could imitate the sounds of almost all the animals and birds we saw. I can say during that trip Mr Erasto played well four roles (A tour agent, a guide, a teacher and a father etc). He fitted very well in each role. Infact at the end of the trip the kids asked for a quiz. He posed questions, which were answered by the kids implying that the teacher was good. I would conclude by saying that next time I would not hesitate to plan another trip with H&E.
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Email Reina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
E&H Safaris are really blessed safaris!
We were a small group and had a great time on safari. Erasto is an amazing guide, he showed and teached us a lot about his country and the wildlife. I never made such an impressing experience in my life before. Every wish was fullfilled. We saw a lot of animals during the safari, lions crossed the street beyond us, zebras, buffalos, hippos.... we saw them all! Erasto was very, very busy to fullfill our wishes and was always very careful. We had a wonderful time in Tansania and the reason for it is "Blessed safari"! If I ever come back to Tansania, I would book the safari only with E&H Safaris and nobody else.
Thank you a lot!
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Email Hilda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Erasto is the best guide EVER. If you plan to go to Africa, Erasto is a MUST.
I think Africa is a special place. When planning our trip, we planned to get the best tour since we live in Mexico, it is very far, and maybe it would be the first and only time to go there. Erasto excelled our expectations by far. He is proud of being a Masai warrior which gives him a superior knowledge of the animals, plants, and places compared to the other guides we met in the hotels. This knowledge was very important when looking for animals, we found all: zebras, elephants, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, hipos, leopards, etc, even a pangolin! He not only showed us the animals, but told us how they lived, what they eat, if they migrate or not, everything. So it was not another zebra and another lion, but learning to understand their behavior. Besides he also knows about plants so we learned about natural repelents, natural sandpaper, etc. Many times in the safaris we went farther away, or to other places just to find whatever we wanted. He made our safaris personalized.
On top of all this he had everything prepared at the several hotels we went. We were always expected, received, and had everything ready for us. He was always ready and planed everything to perfection.
I have recommended Erasto to everyone I know. I want to return some day and I'll surely call him to prepare our trip.
Erasto thanks!! You made a special, unique, and unforgettable journey to me and my family.
Thanks!!!!!!!!