Roberto and Greyson - Savannah Explorers Directors
Savannah Explorers
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Gianluca Borgna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour!
We hand an amazing tour from Arusha to the Tarangiri and Ngorongoro Crater! Abi out kind was very kind and explained us everything!
The hotel we stay was very modern and respected european standards! If we get the change to travel again to Tanzania we will for sure contact Savannah Explorers!
Thanks again for the great time!
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Email RJ and Kristen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Honeymoon!
We just got done with a seven day safari with Savannah Explorers for our honeymoon and it was amazing! We also are doing four days in Zanzibar for some beach and relaxation time but I want to say the safari was a once in a lifetime trip (adventure is what we were going for). From the moment we arrived to Tanzania and we’re picked up from the airport from our guide Abia (Aby) we felt informed, secure and overall taken care of during our safari. Aby was full of knowledge, extremely pleasant and led us through five different parks during our game drives. We expected to see animals but did not expect to see SO much, all of the time. From lions mating, to cheetahs feeding or just endless herds of elephants, zebras giraffes etc., we saw it all. Animals aside, the scenery of nature is varied and amazing. In addition, our accommodations each night whether it was in a lodge or the tent camps, was top notch. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was great. The lunches they gave us for the game drives was almost too much food! Speaking of game drives, the Toyota Land Cruiser 4 x 4 we drove in was great too. It had a pop up roof to see everything from a high view (as well as feel the wind flow through your hair), was rugged in the trails and even had charging stations for phones, GoPros etc. Between Aby our guide, the itinerary planning by Micky, and the overall experience in Tanzania’s most famous parks, I could recommend the trip any more. I am attaching a few pictures as well.
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Email Giulia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very carefully organized
Communication was excellent, the driver and guide very pleasant.
Some times we had the impression that the cost we paid was too high with respect to local value and purchasing power of dollars.
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Email Arno | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic game drives
We had 2 fantastic game drives with our guide Isaac. He was very caring and a perfect guide. He knows the national parks (Tarangire, Ngorongoro) inside out. The organisation and booking with Micky was easy, he was very responsive and helpful. All worked out as planned and we had a lot of very cool sightings. Clear recommendation from us.
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Email Fanie Ernst | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
top class operators in service and quality
We picked Savannah originally because they were listed as a top operator ( which does not always come true)
However, we must honestly say they absolutely lived up to that listing!
From day 1 when we interacted with Brighton at office the service and effort were remarkable ( not our first safari)
Nothing was too much effort. we hit a major problem with faulty covid testing in France and we had to re-arrange our whole schedule by two days, it was delivered.
We picked the couple safari option and we got the best leader we have ever had in all previous safaris, Abdul was a pleasant, quiet, very knowledgeable person who could talk about many 'country' subjects in addition to a sound wildlife knowledge.
He also impressed us with his courteous behaviour on the road and at sightings- none of this frantic racing to things!
Just a hint- be prepared for long drives and sometimes bad roads with lots of jarring on this safari ( not Savannah's fault though!)
A great experience to be remembered and it fulfilled our 'bucket-list dreams! Well done Savannah!
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Email Giovanni Strobe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply perfect.
Second time I organize safaris with Savannah Explorers I don't have to add anything else. Reliable, professional, attentive to your every need and what is very important a group of really very experienced guides.
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Email Silvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience in Tanzania with Savannah Explorer
We traveled to Tanzania on Christmas Holiday in December 2021 till beginning Jan 2022. Everything was super! The itinerary and the lodges were amazing . Our guide was kind and very well prepared , always ready to satisfied our wishes and needs. He really met our expectations and was able to let us spot so many animals trying to do his best always!
The lodges were super nice and with all the confort we were looking for.
I really reccomand Savannah Explorer to plan an amazing tour in Tanzania
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Email Francesco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience and organization!
It wasn’t an easy choice since there are hundreds of tour operators providing similar itineraries. However, if you are still looking for one, you can stop your research because you found it!
Savannah Explorers is surely the best you can find! In preparation of the trip, Albert was very patient with us and managed to accommodate all our requests and solve all our doubts. But our guide Abi was just beyond any possible expectation!
Abi knows the Serengeti inside out and took us to places where we were totally isolated and able to enjoy cheetahs and lions without other vehicles disturbing.
If you chose to go with Savannah you need to know that they will not try to save fuel or drive for less kilometres (as some other operators do), they will really try their best to make you enjoy your experience to the maximum! Which we did! We are very happy and we would definitely chose Savannah again and again!
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Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
My partner and I, along with a friend did a 5-day private mid-range safari with Savannah Explorers this past November. We visited the following parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. We stayed at Marera View Lodge (2 nights) and a bush camp in the Serengeti (2 nights). I've broken down my review into sections.
Accommodations & Food:
I cannot begin to express how blown away we were with the entire experience. The service, food and accommodations were exceptional...especially considering we paid for a mid-range package. The Marera View Lodge was stunning and felt brand new. It was sparkling clean, well appointed, had comfy beds, spacious rooms and great showers. The staff were so friendly and helpful. And the food was absolutely delicious!
I'm pleased to say I can say all the same about the bush camp. I didn't really know what to expect in that regard, but upon arrival we were shocked (in the best way possible). While the tents do have canvas sides, they are much more like cabins than tents. They have wrap around decks, wood floors, hot showers, and amazingly comfortable beds. It felt more like staying at an eco-hotel than staying in a tent and we were not mad about it. On top of that, the staff was outstanding and served some of the best meals of our entire trip.
Our boxed lunches everyday were basic but we never went hungry. They usually consisted of some fruit, chicken and/or pasta, a juice box, some savory baked goods and then some sweet baked goods. If you're watching your carbs, you may want to let them know before hand. We were in full blown vacation mode, so were happy with all the different types of baked goods we got to try.
Guide & Game Drive:
Our guide Isaack was the best! He was prompt, friendly, a deft driver and was always doing his best to find animals for us. He happily answered all our questions and helped educate on us on the animals and ecosystem. With his knowledge and keen eye, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big 5 during our trip. Considering how much time you spend with your guide, we were grateful to have such a professional. The vehicle itself was spacious, clean and well maintained. It was always stocked with cold waters and had outlets in case devises needed to charged throughout the day. Our vehicle had 6 seats and there were only 3 of us plus Isaack, so we were happy to not be packed in like sardines like other tours.
Communication & Value:
We had reached out to several other tour companies for quotes before deciding to go with Savannah Explorers. They were always so prompt with their responses and patient while waiting for us to make our decision. When it came to pricing, they were not the cheapest but were nowhere near the most expensive either. They had great reviews and were so on top of their communications, that we felt confident going with them. We paid roughly $1400 USD each for a 3 person 5-day private mid-range safari. Now having completed our safari, I can say that this was without a doubt an incredible value and we couldn't be happier we went them.
The only issue we had during our entire experience was with our final payment. We paid the 30% deposit via bank transfer when we booked the trip and thought we could pay the remaining balance with credit card or via bank transfer upon arrival. Unfortunately, there must have been a miscommunication because they expected it to be paid in cash. This caused us some stress because it's quite difficult to pull out that much cash (~$3k USD) in Tanzania. Ultimately we were able to get it sorted by paying a certain amount in cash and then scheduling another bank transfer for the remaining balance. My advice would be to double check with them on how the final payment will be made, so you don't run into the same problem we did.
Overall:
This was a trip of a lifetime! As three mid-30's adventurers who have done a fair share of globe trotting, we all concluded that this was the best trip we've ever had yet. Safari was a bucket list item for us, so we had high expectations and Savannah Explorers over delivered. I would recommend them to anyone looking to do safari in Tanzania and would happily book with them again if given the chance.
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Email Susan Lawrence Helke | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply the best
The team at Savannah Explorers made my safari an unforgettable experience. Albert, who did the booking, was extremely responsive to my needs and requests, and very prompt in his replies. James Zakaria, our driver and safari expert, went above and beyond in making sure we experienced the best there was, from the animals we saw in the parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti). However, the best part for me was that they were able to put together a safari that accommodated my needs for gluten-free foods. People with gluten intolerance or celiac disease are reluctant to travel fearing there will be no "safe" foods. However, the chefs at Marera View Lodge and Bush Camp went out of their way to make sure my food choices were gluten-free, including box lunches every day. Without everyone's help in this need, I would have missed out on what was an experience I'll never forget.
